10/10 Excellent
Kelly D., Hillsdale, NY
4 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Pond, Lovely spot!
Kelly D.
Stayed 23 nights in Aug 2020
Cabin
Entire 3bed/1bath Cabin on pond - Sleeps 5
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Strafford, VT
- King Arthur Baking Company36 min drive
- Dartmouth College40 min drive
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center44 min drive
- Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Entire 3bed/1bath Cabin on pond - Sleeps 5
Alton Pond is a privately owned, seven acre spring-fed pond with a beautiful earthen dam. We are at the top of the watershed and head water for the Fay Brook. The pond is twenty-five feet at its deepest point, and is home to migrating ducks, geese and stocked trout.
Summer (late May-early September) Explore the pond on any of our human-powered canoes. Dangle your feet in the water on the floating dock or hop in for a swim or watch the stars. For a quiet and shady picnic, you can walk or paddle down to Boles Beach, named for our wonderful neighbors. When you adventure out, be sure to visit the local farmers markets or our neighbors for essentials likes fresh vegetables, eggs or flowers.
Fall (mid-September to late-November) A wonderful and popular season to visit for the changing trees that reflect off the pond, migrating water fowl and the active trout making ripples. Locals festivals and apples picking are favorites, as well as hikes up to Kibling Hill.
Winter (December-February) We sleds and snow shoes you can use. If you enjoy cross-country skiing, we are 1/2 mile from a VAST trail crossing. Our local family ski resort, Quechee's (unaptly named) Suicide Six is just 25 minutes away, and Killington Ski Resort is 45 minutes away. The roads and driveway are plowed and well kept in the winter. Please only use a 4-wheel drive vehicle with appropriate tires for snow tires.
On the grounds just outside our cabin is a fire pit with benches and chairs and on a clear night the milky way and Big Dipper. We enjoy summertime fires and you are always welcome to join us for s'mores and a good possibility of music.
The Cabin
An airy great room features a new kitchen with floor to ceiling windows and sweeping views of the pond. Enjoy summertime meals on the large covered deck with grill and dining area. Rest, read and relax in one of three cozy bedrooms There is a full bathroom and a washer-dryer in master bedroom. The kitchen has everything needed to enjoy a long stay. If you have any special requests or needs, please be sure to let us know.
On the grounds just outside our cabin is a fire pit with benches and chairs and on a clear night the milky way and Big Dipper. We enjoy summertime fires and you are always welcome to join us for s'mores and a good possibility of music.
In winter, the cabin stays toasty with a wood-fire stove. If you are unsure or have never used a wood-stove, it is best to visit during warmer months.
Summer (late May-early September) Explore the pond on any of our human-powered canoes. Dangle your feet in the water on the floating dock or hop in for a swim or watch the stars. For a quiet and shady picnic, you can walk or paddle down to Boles Beach, named for our wonderful neighbors. When you adventure out, be sure to visit the local farmers markets or our neighbors for essentials likes fresh vegetables, eggs or flowers.
Fall (mid-September to late-November) A wonderful and popular season to visit for the changing trees that reflect off the pond, migrating water fowl and the active trout making ripples. Locals festivals and apples picking are favorites, as well as hikes up to Kibling Hill.
Winter (December-February) We sleds and snow shoes you can use. If you enjoy cross-country skiing, we are 1/2 mile from a VAST trail crossing. Our local family ski resort, Quechee's (unaptly named) Suicide Six is just 25 minutes away, and Killington Ski Resort is 45 minutes away. The roads and driveway are plowed and well kept in the winter. Please only use a 4-wheel drive vehicle with appropriate tires for snow tires.
On the grounds just outside our cabin is a fire pit with benches and chairs and on a clear night the milky way and Big Dipper. We enjoy summertime fires and you are always welcome to join us for s'mores and a good possibility of music.
The Cabin
An airy great room features a new kitchen with floor to ceiling windows and sweeping views of the pond. Enjoy summertime meals on the large covered deck with grill and dining area. Rest, read and relax in one of three cozy bedrooms There is a full bathroom and a washer-dryer in master bedroom. The kitchen has everything needed to enjoy a long stay. If you have any special requests or needs, please be sure to let us know.
On the grounds just outside our cabin is a fire pit with benches and chairs and on a clear night the milky way and Big Dipper. We enjoy summertime fires and you are always welcome to join us for s'mores and a good possibility of music.
In winter, the cabin stays toasty with a wood-fire stove. If you are unsure or have never used a wood-stove, it is best to visit during warmer months.
Property manager
Chris Hudspeth
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Above 7 years old
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1275530
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Strafford
Located in Strafford, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hughes Barn Museum and Day Breaks Glass Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Morrill Homestead and Thetford Hill Historic District. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Strafford, VT
What's nearby
- Quechee Gorge Village - 33 min drive - 31.4 km
- Quechee Gorge Bridge - 34 min drive - 32.2 km
- King Arthur Baking Company - 36 min drive - 25.0 km
- Dartmouth College - 40 min drive - 42.2 km
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center - 44 min drive - 45.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Worthy Burger - 20 min drive
- Sandy's Drive-In - 20 min drive
- Upper Pass Beer Company - 20 min drive
- First Branch Coffee Co. - 21 min drive
- Crossroads Bar & Grill - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kelly C.
29 Oct 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Kelly C.
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M., Fairfax Station, VA, USA
9 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely retreat
Lisa M.
10/10 Excellent
Leena O.
2 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay !
Leena O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Carys L.
1 Sept 2018
Serene and rustic
Carys L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Renee Y.
12 Aug 2018
Tranquil, rustic!
Renee Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
About the host
Hosted by Chris Hudspeth
We love sharing the cabin and Alton Pond with people who appreciate nature and want a space to relax or having a working vacation. Chris is usually on-site from late spring (after mud season) to late fall and lives in our home (200 feet away) which also overlooks the pond. We have a young son and two cheery little dogs (Merlin and Flame).
Sashi is the best tour guide for hikes and Chris will help with directions, campfires, and s’more roasting techniques.
Sashi is the best tour guide for hikes and Chris will help with directions, campfires, and s’more roasting techniques.
Why they chose this property
Alton Pond was built in 1965 and is a special place that we hope guests who stay find that being here opens something up inside of them - a creative spark, a new perspective, a renewed connection. Whether it is the constant flow of water, wind going through the trees or birds calling to each other. Every day is different and unique.
Japanese culture has a word for it: shinrin-yoku or "forest bathing"
Japanese culture has a word for it: shinrin-yoku or "forest bathing"
What makes this property unique
This is Vermont, most everything is unique.
Languages:
English
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