Custom Home in Cornwall - 5 Minutes to Middlebury College - Cornwall

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I built this house in honor of a carriage barn in a nearby town

A perfect morning in May. Apple trees in full bloom

You're welcome to pick apples in the fall.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6279 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Cornwall, VT

Middlebury College6 min drive
Porter Hospital8 min drive
UVM Morgan Horse Farm14 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Custom Home in Cornwall - 5 Minutes to Middlebury College

Custom home built by the owner in 2004. Country setting in an orchard with Middlebury College just a five minute drive away. This is a quiet neighborhood surrounded by rural properties, operating farms and orchards. The house has 3 levels with the main living area on the 2nd floor. This is a great space for a relaxing getaway; an artists retreat or for a group of skiers, riders or hikers. Come back after a day of outdoor adventure to warm radiant heat under elm and tiled floors. Or cool off in the summer with air conditioning and fresh night air. Several architectural details created from local hardwoods. The 2nd level has a large private deck facing west for evening sunsets, bbq grilling and star gazing. This level includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining and living area; one queen bedroom and a large bathroom/laundry. The shower is floor to ceiling travertine with built in bench. The upper loft is two spaces separated by a curved balcony. One end is for reading - with a work desk, monitor and printer. The other loft space has two full size beds tucked out of the way. Please note the steps to the loft are steep and not recommended for everyone. The first level entry has large built in cubbies and storage spaces for ski gear and backpacks. There's a private, queen sized bedroom plus it's own bathroom with walk in tiled shower. This is a great house to relax, read, write, paint or create. It's also a great jumping off place for a huge variety of activities.
Meals and Room Tax License # K10361245F-01

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Property manager

Noel Smith

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Middlebury

Located in Middlebury, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Kevin P. Mahaney '84 Center for the Arts and Holy Cow Inc. are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Danforth Pewter and Bulwagga Books & Gallery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cornwall, VT

What's nearby

Middlebury College - 6 min drive
Porter Hospital - 8 min drive
UVM Health Network - Porter Medical Center - 8 min drive
Otter Creek Brewing - 9 min drive
UVM Morgan Horse Farm - 14 min drive

Getting around

Port Henry Station - 33 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
‪Rosie's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Proctor Dining Hall - ‬5 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Home in Cornwall - 5 Minutes to Middlebury College pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Custom Home in Cornwall - 5 Minutes to Middlebury College ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Home in Cornwall - 5 Minutes to Middlebury College ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom Home in Cornwall - 5 Minutes to Middlebury College located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Middlebury College and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Kevin P. Mahaney '84 Center for the Arts. Vermont Folklife Center and Holy Cow Inc. are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

15 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Middlebury Feb Graduation

The house is beautiful. Our family stayed here for Middlebury’s Feb Graduation. It is 5 minutes to the College. It was a great place for us to gather during the weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

17 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location, home and host

Cozy and wonderfully crafted home. Close to all things Middlebury and the surrounding area. Host is gracious and accommodating.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home for a comfortable family vacation

This home was absolutely perfect for our small family vacation in and around Middlebury. It was clean, comfortable and pleasant to stay in, on a quiet road very close to downtown Middlebury. It was a great jumping off point for hikes, lake swimming and getting around town. The host was friendly and communicative and answered all questions in a timely fashion. This was a fantastic place to stay - we would absolutely come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Cute, comfortable place really near Middlebury College on a picturesque road. It was perfect for our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H., Philadelphia, USA

15 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect winter getaway

Noel’s home is perfect for our family, and we’ve enjoyed returning again and again. It’s very clean and well-appointed, and the location can’t be beat! We’ve enjoyed local hikes in all seasons, and this time added in a short trip to Burlington to visit the ECHO science museum. Our young son loves the large front yard and also enjoys watching the neighbor donkeys from the windows. We’ve even spotted deer and a hawk! Thank you, Noel, for sharing this wonderful Vermont spot.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catie R.

7 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Close to town. Relaxing spot. Has all you could need. The heated floors are wonderful in January. Would like to stay in the summer and use the deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

5 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Second stay at this well-crafted home nest Middlebury. Kitchen has everything you need. Quiet. Had a lovely weekend with family.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

26 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house full of lovely details. Very comfortable for our family of 6. Highly reccomend!

Very easy rental experience; super nice and helpful homeowner.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Place

Beautiful home in the country. Well kept. A very well designed and functional house. Open design with eye pleasing angles and high ceilings. Our group loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyle J.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best VRBO we have ever stayed at

Two bedrooms had a full bath in the bedroom or across the hall. Spacious, clean, private, quiet, close to activities. Huge lot with apple trees. We picked some and had fried apples with cinnamon. We did not want to leave!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

15 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Noel is a super host. We loved the house and property. Stunning architectural details throughout.

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is spacious and tastefully decorated. I loved the lighting and architectural details. I highly recommend this property. Thank you Noel for a memorable weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

15 July 2022

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Absolutely beautiful property!

Exceeded our expectations! Best we've ever rented so far on Vrbo. Super clean. Craftsmanship quality home! Very unique layout. Did not realize it was three floors from the listing. Only minor detriment would be the steepness of the steps to the third floor loft area/bedroom. The deck in back was beautiful to sit outside in the evenings! Very nice kitchen. Well stocked with equipment and some basics like tea, flour, sugar, salt, oil spices etc. The host Noel was very accommodating and great to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again if in the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B., Felton, California

3 July 2022

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Peaceful and beautiful

My friends and I had a wonderful week at this home. The location was perfect going to Cornwall for a class and Middlebury for meals and shopping. The home was very comfortable and had all the necessities. We loved the donkey’s next door. The loft was a little tricky to climb if you are older. I will definitely stay again.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

5 June 2022

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Fabulous house!!

Lovely home and property!! Lots of eel-thought detail inside the home. Kitchen was very well-stocked and there were plenty of towels and sheets. The house is surrounded by apple trees. Don’t hesitate to stay here!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

11 Apr 2022

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Great clean house. Great Location for Midd

We had a great stay at the house. The house was very clean and just minutes to Middlebury. The third bedroom was a loft without a door which was fine but worth noting. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

29 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab

Great house, very well appointed, clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE G.

14 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picturesque location and beautiful home!

This VRBO looked great online and was just as great when we drove up. It was a newer building but very quaint looking. It is situated on about 5 acres in the picturesque countryside of Cornwall. The property evidently was an apple orchard at one time as there were many apple trees. There is a picturesque small farm next door with sheep and donkeys. The house was very clean, comfortable and well decorated. The kitchen was well equipped as well. There is a nice deck in the back for relaxing. It was in a great location just a few miles from Middlebury and a great location to start our driving tours each day into the Green Mountains. Would definitely return here.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K., New Bedford

29 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is an A+ property with an A+ owner and we had an A+ experience.

I can't say enough how great our Vrbo experience was. From first communications with the owner, to our stay, to check-out. The neighbors are pretty cute, too! I really hope we can go back sometime. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

12 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We had the most wonderful stay in Cornwall. The house was immaculate and so spacious. The layout gave everyone their own space with the option to come together in the kitchen and sit at the stools at the island or at the long table by the large windows overlooking the fields and beautiful Cider Mill Road. We are checking our calendars already to see when we can go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

9 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing stay!

This property was outfitted to be an absolutely perfect rental. Everything you could possibly need was there, in excellent condition and uncluttered. We were in the area looking at properties as we have been looking in different areas of Vermont for the past year. After our stay, we decided that the Lake Champlain area is where we want to be! Property is on a quiet road yet very close to Middlebury. We are avid road cyclists and this area was ideal- farms, beautiful scenery, views of Lake Champlain and Adirondacks. I can't think of anything I would have changed about the house or our stay- seems like it would be a great property in all seasons.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

8 Oct 2020

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Wonderful fall getaway with our family.

This is a beautiful property that was perfect for our family. My sister and her husband live five minutes away and they were able to join us for family dinners and walks. The house is very comfortable with a wonderful well equipped kitchen. Beautiful views of the countryside and fall colors in the Farm next-door. The house has lovely detail, beds were very comfortable. We look forward to staying here again soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

16 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

This is an amazing property, even better in real life. This custom built home truly captures quintessential Vermont. This the perfect property for any type of New England escape. Noel, the property owner was very responsive and accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

31 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I felt right at home

The house is so comfortable and it is in a very convenient location. It was the perfect home away from home for me and my family. We spent Christmas there and enjoyed ourselves very much. Noel was very helpful and communicated very clearly with me.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenn P., Burlington, VT

23 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Getaway

Beautiful architecture, spacious, yet cozy house with land and views. House is well stocked with dishes, pots, pans and utensils. Middlebury College and downtown are minutes away, so groceries are easily accessible. Laundry on site, but pack your own detergent. Thank you for a memorable stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

8 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

country bucolic

This is a property that anyone should love to stay at. A custom build out that took over 10 years of an old carriage house. Just a real pleasure to experience staying in such a beautiful space.