Classic 1920s Farmhouse Beautifully Restored, Idyllic Setting with EV charging

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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7167 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

Poultney, VT

Lake Saint Catherine6 min drive
Lake Saint Catherine State Park7 min drive
Pond Hill Ranch and Pro Rodeo17 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Built in the 1920s, the Botsford Farmhouse had always been a warm and welcoming home where friends gather and families create memories. During its rich lifetime it has been at turns a single family home, a boarding house for teachers at the local High School and college, and a vacation property. Recently renovated in the spring and summer of 2018, the home features restored hardwood floors, a full kitchen with all necessary amenities, two completely renovated full bathrooms, five bedrooms and, a dining room, office and living room. The home has been tastefully decorated with a combination of antiques and modern furniture. The home is situated on a beautiful piece of land with rolling fields behind it and an old Dairy Farm (no longer in use as a Dairy) to its side. The home is situated an easy walk from the Main Street of Poultney, VT, which boasts delightful restaurants, shops, and a Library.

This is a non-smoking property, no fires are allowed in the fireplace, and pets are not allowed.

There is one EV charging station with a. 240V 50A NEMA 14-50R outlet. Guests who wish to use the charger need to bring their own cable.

Property manager

Sandra Nikolajevs

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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

About the area

Poultney

This holiday home is located in Poultney. Wilson Castle and Dorset Playhouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bomoseen State Park and Adirondack Park. Pond Hill Ranch and Pro Rodeo and Vermont State Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Poultney, VT

What's nearby

Lake Saint Catherine - 6 min drive
Lake Saint Catherine State Park - 7 min drive
Lake Bomoseen - 13 min drive
Castleton University - 14 min drive
Pond Hill Ranch and Pro Rodeo - 17 min drive

Getting around

Castleton Station - 14 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fair Haven Inn Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
‪Big Apple Diner - ‬14 min drive
‪Poultney Pub - ‬10 min walk
‪Tot's Diner - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic 1920s Farmhouse Beautifully Restored, Idyllic Setting with EV charging pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic 1920s Farmhouse Beautifully Restored, Idyllic Setting with EV charging?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic 1920s Farmhouse Beautifully Restored, Idyllic Setting with EV charging?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic 1920s Farmhouse Beautifully Restored, Idyllic Setting with EV charging located?

Situated in Poultney, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Saint Catherine and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pond Hill Ranch and Pro Rodeo and Lake Bomoseen. Castleton University and Bomoseen State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Aug 2023

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

Another great stay at the farmhouse

My family and I enjoyed another week staying at the farm house. As usual everything was clean orderly and ready for our arrival. Sandra is an excellent host and her communication is always prompt. We can’t wait to come back again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katarina Y.

30 July 2023

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

Charming home

We loved staying at this house, a perfect combination of charming, quaint Vermont, and the modern updates needed for a comfortable summer stay. Sandra responded immediately whenever we had questions, and we appreciated all of the attention to detail that made our stay even more special. From the house, it was a quick walk to downtown Poultney, and an easy drive to Lake St. Catherine, blueberry picking at Hicks Farm, and hiking around a Japanese Zen garden and up Mount Zion in Hubbardton. We hope to return to this beautiful home soon!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

25 Apr 2023

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

Vermont Get Away

Quaint home with beautiful view of farmland and woods. Sandra is an excellent host, who is readily available for questions and concerns. Many great restaurants in Poultney center. Short trip to Manchester for shopping, fine dining and to visit the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy O.

26 Aug 2022

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

Another wonderful stay!

We enjoyed our second brief trip to this beautiful property. We look forward to returning again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug 2022

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

Another great visit to the farmhouse

My family and stayed at the farmhouse for the second year in a row. Just like last year everything was clean and orderly when we arrived. The house is charming and just as described in the site. Dealing with Sandra was a pleasure as she is always quick to respond. We look forward to coming back again next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy O.

31 July 2022

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

Absolutely perfect

We couldn't imagine a better getaway. The house had everything we needed.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

28 June 2022

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

Owner is a great communicator

I will start by saying that the owner, Sandra, responds very quickly to messages, and she sent a reminder about the check-out process the day before we were scheduled to leave. The area is quiet, and served as a home base for our daily excursions within Vermont and upstate NY. Our 11 and 15 year old nieces especially enjoyed the Adventure Center at Killington (approx. 50 minutes away), The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory tour (approx. 1 hour 20 minutes away), and Lake George (approx. 45 minutes away). My husband's favorite was visiting the replica of the original Star Trek set in Ticonderoga, NY (approx. 45 minutes away). Taps Tavern in Poultney is so good, we ate dinner there twice. (Great wings, salads, pulled pork, and fried calamari.) We also enjoyed brunch at Johnny Boys Pancake House in Rutland (approx. 30 minutes away). The beds in the four upstairs bedrooms are surprisingly comfortable, and the downstairs is quite spacious. I am a meticulously clean person, and the house, while very tidy, didn't fully meet my standards of cleanliness. The owner was apologetic when I texted her about this. Our last two days were very hot, and only one of the bedrooms had a window air conditioner installed. The others had window fans that we installed. The ground floor rear windows have neither curtains nor blinds, nor do the windows at the top of the stairs, which made the house even hotter. We were advised that the upstairs toilet had weak plumbing, so the downstairs toilet was the designated "#2 toilet. " Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

22 Feb 2022

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

Idyllic getaway

Spent a delightful long weekend with my 2 grown daughters. House is very welcoming & feels like home. Sandra is an excellent host & readily available for questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Aug 2021

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

The house is charming and exactly as advertised. It is clean and well cared for.

My whole family has been staying on Lake St Catherine for over 40 years in the same house. When it recently sold and we could no longer rent we had to split up into smaller groups and each rent a house (other family members had a house on the lake for swimming). The farm house was exactly what we were looking for. It is large and spacious, comfortable and clean, all in all very well kept. The kitchen was great for cooking and the dining room was a great size to have the rest family over for dinner. We can not wait to come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lynne B., Rochester, MN

23 Aug 2021

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

Lovely Lodging in Poultney

We stayed for one week while visiting family and appreciated this welcoming property in Poultney, VT. Comfy beds and bedding, soft, pure white towels; two room air-conditioners and a fan in the living room made the record-setting heat more bearable. Easy walk to downtown cafes and grocery store. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Poultney.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

2 Aug 2021

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

Poultney farmhouse

Exactly as advertised, great location for the golf tournament. Clean and cozy Would rent again..

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

TRACY C., Leander,TX

22 July 2021

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

Perfect House

Our family was attending my son's wedding at his wife's grandmother's house on Lake St Catherine. We could not find a house on the lake, but this house made up for it. This house is in a great location, walking distance to downtown Poultney, where you can get great food, walking trails, and remembrance shopping. The house was very clean and had every amenity that anyone would need. Sandra is a great host, we had a smoke alarm go off 2 days in a row at about 6:15 am, contacted her and she had her caretaker come and fix it on same day. O highly recommend this house if your in the Poultney area. You will highly impressed

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J., Rochester, VT

16 Aug 2020

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

Golf Tourney at Lake Saint Catherine.

Beautiful old farmhouse - nice and quiet. No problems at all.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Henry C.

20 Feb 2020

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

Home away from home

The property was perfect for our family of six to get away from the hustle and bustle of NYC. Five rooms, 2 bathrooms, and plenty of space to cook, dine, relax, and gather. It was our home away from home. We are protestants so we were able to navigate to Middletown Springs Community Church which is 9 miles away from the property, which was essential for us. The ski resorts and attractions are in close enough proximity to enjoy the drive and arrive without needing to stretch. When I needed to communicate with Sandra, she was responsive and accommodating. The next time I am here with family or friends, we will have one less concern of booking a home as this will be our homeaway in Vermont.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

12 Aug 2019

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

In town wedding

It is evident that every effort was made to ensure a comfortable stay. The home was clean and comfortable. We had 6 adults fit very comfortably. It's a very quick and nice walk into Poultney which is a very small, but quaint town. overall, a great place to spend the weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 July 2019

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

Very pleasant and relaxing vacation!

Very much enjoyed our stay at this property. However, in looking at the photos online, I got the impression that the property was set further back off the road and further away from other houses, although I guess this could have been somewhat my misconception. That being said, it was an extremely quiet neighborhood with more than enough land in the back for my family to enjoy. One of my favorite things to do in the morning was to sit in the Adirondack chairs in the back with a cup of coffee. What a beautiful view! Such peacefulness! Sandra was outstanding to deal with. Had one minor initial concern the first full day we were there and she was extremely responsive to my text. It turned out to be a non-issue in the end. The house was very clean on move in and had everything we could have needed. Since this was my first time utilizing VRBO, or any rental by owner site, there were a few amenities I didn't expect, such as bar and liquid soaps, shampoo, etc., of which there was plenty for our stay. The downtown area was very small, but everyone was incredibly friendly and pleasant. We had a wonderful time and would like to thank Sandra for all her hospitality. We left with a number of wonderful memories.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

sheryl v.

7 July 2019

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

comfortable farm house

only one hiccup,but all went well!!

10/10 Excellent

Julia A., Greenwich

13 May 2019

Lovely: photos doesn't do the house justice

The house was way more than what I was expecting. I lived in Poultney for 4 years and honestly this must be the nicest house in town. The view is gorgeous. The house has plenty of space! The house is also extremely clean and new!! Which was so nice. I loved everything about the house. The location is also perfect because you are close to town but it’s still a quiet area. I loved everything about this place! I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Nikolajevs

Born and raised in central Massachusetts, Sandra Nikolajevs is a professional classical musician and nonprofit performing arts executive. She began her formal musical education at the Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music and continued her studies at the Juilliard School and Paris Conservatory. Ms. Nikolajevs is currently Principal Bassoonist of the Savannah Philharmonic and has held the same position with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, South Carolina Philharmonic and Augusta Symphony. She is Founder, President and Artistic Director of Chamber Music Charleston, is part of the Artistic Collective for Ballet Evolution and is on the faculty of the Luzerne Music Center.

Why they chose this property

Poultney, VT has always been a special place for me, ever since spending childhood summer vacations at Lake St. Catherine State Park. Each year we would drive by the beautiful home at 341 South Street in Poultney to see the home where my mother grew up. Built in the 1920s, the Botsford Farmhouse had always been a warm and welcoming home where friends gather and families create memories. During its rich lifetime it has been at turns a single family home, a boarding house for teachers at the local High School and college, and a relaxing vacation property.

In the Spring of 2018 I was fortunate enough to take over the care of this special property. After fully renovating the property, I am now happy to share this home with guests who would like to enjoy the peacefulness, beauty and warmth of this beautiful part of Vermont.