Lakeside Victorian Mansion w/Hot Tub, Near Skiing, Snowmobile Trails, Boating

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The house was originally built in 1864 and completely updated in 2009

Our favorite place to sit, talk, and enjoy our morning coffee.

Private backyard with picnic table, hot tub, and heated deck mats in winter

Aerial view of Sadawga Lake. Harriman Reservoir boat launch is .5 mi away.

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8 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 16

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

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Whitingham, VT

Harriman Reservoir
‪9 min walk‬
Lake Raponda
‪19 min drive‬
Mount Snow
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

China/Tibet

1 King Bed

France

1 King Bed

Germany

1 King Bed

Italy

1 King Bed

Library

1 Single Bunk Bed

South Africa

1 Queen Bed

Spain

1 Queen Bed

Studio

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

An experience like no other... all for less than $47 a night per person! A perfect blend of historic charm and 21st century comforts. Our house is a unique Victorian Mansion set on 3 beautiful lakeside acres in southern VT. There’s room for everyone in your group to have their own space, along with common areas for friends and family to gather together for meals, talks, games, and fun. Our house is close to boating, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and all that VT has to offer.

Our spacious home boasts 6 master bedroom suites with private full baths and 2 additional bedrooms with twin beds. Our kitchen is fully equipped with pots, pans, and utensils, for those big family dinners or late morning breakfasts. Have your meals together in the spacious dining room. There are three living areas: the Living Room, with TV and gas fireplace; the Lounge, a perfect space for drinks, games, and conversation; and the Family Room with a huge sectional and a 75” TV - perfect for family movie night. The house is well stocked with bedding, linens, and includes a washer and dryer, and has a heated mudroom with plenty of storage for ski gear and equipment.

There are extensive grounds outside the house that include a patio, hot tub (with heated deck mats in the winter), and picnic table. Just steps away is Sadawga Lake, where you can fish, kayak, hike, ice skate, or sit near the waterfall and enjoy the sun. Less than a mile away is the Harriman Reservoir southern boat launch. There are so many nearby attractions, including skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling (VAST trail down the street), hiking - not to mention numerous shops, restaurants, and breweries.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

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

Whitingham

Located in Whitingham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hail to the Sunrise Statue and Arthur A. Smith Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Mountain National Forest and Rowe State Forest. Buzzy Park and Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.

Whitingham, VT

What's nearby

Harriman Reservoir - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
South Main Street - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
Molly Stark State Park - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
Lake Raponda - 19 min drive - 17.5 km
Mount Snow - 30 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

Brattleboro Station - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Coffee House - ‬13 min drive
‪Village Roost - ‬16 min drive
‪Wahoo's Eatery - ‬14 min drive
‪Dot's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪The White House Inn - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Victorian Mansion w/Hot Tub, Near Skiing, Snowmobile Trails, Boating pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Victorian Mansion w/Hot Tub, Near Skiing, Snowmobile Trails, Boating ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Victorian Mansion w/Hot Tub, Near Skiing, Snowmobile Trails, Boating ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Victorian Mansion w/Hot Tub, Near Skiing, Snowmobile Trails, Boating located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Harriman Reservoir and Green Mountain National Forest. Deerfield River and Jacksonville Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

10 Mar 2025

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

Lovely House! What a gem!

Did a ski weekend with a bunch of friends, the house was perfect, the character of the place and unique styling of each room was super fun, the hot tub was actually HOT, which was impressive for how cold it was outside. The house used to be an old bed and breakfast and it lends itself beautifully to being a VRBO for a large group. We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back and rent again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion L.

10 Feb 2025

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

Ski weekend

Had a fantastic weekend with a group of 16! The teenagers claimed the upstairs, allowing the adults to relax in the main rooms and kitchen. The beds were cozy, and the bathrooms were spotless, which was a nice bonus since each family had their own. The kitchen is a bit small but has everything we needed. Enjoying the hot tub after a long day of skiing was the highlight! It was the perfect getaway for our group. Thank you Chris!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay A.

8 Nov 2024

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

Incredible house

This property is stunning. It fit our group of 14 perfectly. There are so many unique details and beautiful furniture. The kitchen was well-stocked for pots/pans/utensils/cleaning supplies which I always appreciate - makes group meals so much easier to manage. Quiet area, would be great all year round depending on what activities you like. Hot tub was a major highlight!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney C.

3 Oct 2024

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

BEST WEDDING SPOT EVER

We stayed at Chris' mansion for my wedding this past weekend and it was everything I expected and more. Although it isn't a full service venue, the owner Chris was sooooo helpful in getting everything we needed for our wedding. He owns a restaurant as well and was able to provide all of our appetizers, servers and bartenders! We even had our rehearsal dinner at his bar down the street called Jax on Tap. The bartenders were absolutely amazing and made us feel so welcome. They even made a sign for me and made specialty shots for us all. Shout out to Kim! <3 The house is gorgeous and spacious and filled with amenities. The yard is so spacious as well and we were able to fit a wedding of over 100 people. The grounds were beautifully kept and I couldn't have asked for more! We can't wait to stay here in the future or another one of Chris' properties. <3 Thank you, Chris!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

31 July 2024

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

A special place

My friends and I book this mansion for our annual getaway and it has become so dear to us.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

24 July 2024

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

Spacious and Fun

We had a great time. The house had so much room for our huge family. We felt spoiled that each family had their own bathroom. The lake was lovely for floating and kayaking. Over all we really enjoyed our stay and were thankful for the indoor space when it rained the last day. Only complaint is that the septic area was smelly.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

16 June 2024

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

Family reunion at lovely mansion property

Very lovely stay at this mansion. The owners appear to really care about this property and have taken great care of this historic home. We had a family reunion of roughly fifteen people coming and going all week. No real major issues. We loves the spillway area and ability to kayak on the lake across the street. Just a really great week and experience. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

24 May 2024

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

Family Get Together

The house was perfect for our larger family event. The bedrooms were quiet and each one had their own bathroom. The owner was responsive to any needs. We had a wonderful event.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn V.

10 Jan 2024

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

Family Christmas

Amazing House, so much character. More than enough room for large family meals and gatherings. My family really enjoyed it. Having no snow was a disappointment, but we will try again another year. Thank you

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

9 Jan 2024

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

Holiday

There were 16 of us and we had plenty of room. The beds were comfortable and bathrooms clean. The kitchen is small and not well appointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

30 Oct 2023

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

Awesome space

Host very responsive and accommodating. The front porch was a great gathering place as the weather was warm. The antiques in the house are amazing! Already talking of going back again next fall!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill-n T., Pennsylvania

15 Oct 2023

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

Comfortable Convenient Clean and Full of Character

The house is beautifully furnished. It was impeccable. Themed antiques and decorations adorn the house. The Sawyer Mansion was perfect for our group of 12 and we had a memorable stay. The house was by far our favorite in the past 5 years. Having private bathrooms for each bedroom was convenient. The dining room comfortably fit our group for meals. The jacuzzi was clean and we used the Weber grill during our stay. The house is conveniently located as wel took day trips to Bennington, Brattleboro and Manchester as well as local villages. The house is full of character and we would definitely come here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

tiffany b.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Yearly weekend away with dear friends

The property needs some love. Furnishings were very unique but uncomfortable. Seems like too much clutter. Was disappointed in the fact we were told not to wear shoes in the house and a note asking for tip money for the cleaning people. We went kayaking and one of the kayaks had two holes that caused water to enter. Very dangerous and scary situation to say the least. All showers taken were lukewarm at best. My husband and I stayed in the Italy room and bath was clogged. Water filled up over our ankles. Would love to come back and stay after improvements are made. Great area for fishing, hiking and enjoying time with friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

10 Sept 2023

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

Family Reunion

This site was perfect for our family gathering. We love to cook and the kitchen was good size and well appointed with dishes and cookware. The yard was large for games/yoga/evening fire circle. Many places to sit and gather inside the house. Check in was very easy. Communication with property manager during our stay was excellent. We had a wonderful time and hope to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jim K.

27 Aug 2023

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

August Family Vacation

While the house was big enough to hold our family of 13, there were too many "little things" that were below standard. The hot water was luke warm at best, mostly cold. The outside dumpster was insecure and raided 3 times by bears that we cleaned up. There was no propane for the Weber grill. There is not one comfortable chair in the entire house, all old with the comfort worn out. It was very difficult getting into the cayaks given the location of the pontoon boat. The pontoon boat was unkempt and dirty surrounded by lily pads, make swimming for our grandchildren impossible. I would recommend that the owners make the appropriate upgrades as this rental was not worth the money I paid. The hot tub water was uncared for and lacked the proper chemicals needed for safe use. PS Have no idea what the review stars I checked were for as checking was required to submit this review and there was no indication of what the stars were related to. Ignore the "checked stars" of my review.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

PRUDENCE W.

14 May 2023

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

Wonderful Wedding Weekend

I dont typically leave reviews. However, this was a weekend unlike any other. The house was very easy to find. Its a big place, with a lot of character and plenty of room for everyone.The middle floor seemed to be the place for all of the adults. 5 suites on the middle floor. 1 suite on the main floor. The top floor was perfect for the kids. (Bring a gaming console. The tv is huge and the kids had a blast up there.) We enjoyed the hot tub, and the fire pit at night. There is a very spacious yard. We were able to fit a 30x45 tent, and have a separate ceremony area. And there was plenty of parking. We had the bakery down the road cater. (North River Bakery) HIGHLY recommend it. Shelly (the owner) does a fantastic job. We also got to enjoy the lake. A friend was able to bring his bass boat over to the launch and park it at the dock. That was a nice touch. There are also kayaks that Chris has available for guest use. Chris was a gracious host and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time and a great stay. Best wedding weekend ever. Seriously. No one wanted to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

18 Feb 2023

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

Great stay!

Stay was great! Lots of room and super close to area activities!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

22 Dec 2022

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

The Griswolds

This property is a wonderful place for a large group. There is plenty of room to "escape" your family if need be as well! Six Master Bedrooms have their own full baths. Third floor playroom has plenty of room to stretch out and watch the big screen TV! The land is beautiful. We were up in the winter, had 20 inches of snow the second day of our stay, and the property manager was right on top of keeping us plowed while we were there. Kitchen is filled with anything necessary to keep everyone well fed. Very warm and cozy home filled with much history. Closest town with shops, restaurants, etc. is about 15 minutes away. We will definitely be back again and wish to thank our host and property manager for making our stay so comfortable and memorable.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

14 Nov 2022

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

Birthday weekend

Another amazing weekend! House was perfect once again and we had an amazing time!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam H., Brooklyn

19 Sept 2022

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

Great Lakeside Mansion

The house was great and perfect for our family get together we hosted there! The surrounding area is gorgeous and the house is huge and well furnished. Had some fun kayaking on the lake, relaxing in the hot tub, and just running around in the yard with the little ones. We had a minor issue with hot water the first morning that Chris quickly addressed, other than that everything went smoothly. Thanks again Chris!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia C.

16 Sept 2022

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

Staff retreat

Perfect wonderful house for a staff retreat. Lots of space, fully stocked with everything you would need for cooking, and fun amenities. All was terrific. If I had any complaints, it was about things that the owner can’t control… The 24 hour noise from the gravel pit and the weedy pond that made swimming unappealing. As I said, nothing that the owner can do anything about but might be helpful to know about. Thank you! We would definitely come again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John A.

7 Aug 2022

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

Incredible property for a large group

This was a great getaway spot for us this summer. A large bunch of family and friends get together every year and it's difficult to find a place to accommodate us all. This place was perfect. Plenty of bedrooms with their own bathrooms, lots of room to spread out, all sorts of interesting rooms to gather in, great front porch and balcony to sit and drink your morning coffee and Chris was super responsive. We would definitely recommend this unique, historic property!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anne Marie B.

1 Aug 2022

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

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Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Trudy B.

25 July 2022

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

VT bacation

Charming place and very interesting furnishing. Very quiet setting in VT

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H., Queens

30 May 2022

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

Great location for a group!

We had such a great weekend at this house! We were celebrating my husband’s birthday with friends and family, including kids between 7 months and 5 years old. The layout of the house made it so easy for us to spread out and accommodate all of our different sleep schedules. The backyard and fire pit were great and the lake and kayaks were super fun. Everything was really clean and as listed online. I’d definitely recommend this for other groups!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

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South Africa

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Studio

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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