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Historic Schoolhouse in Rural Vermont Beauty Spot

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Interior
Living area
Dining
Interior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Braintree, VT
  • Gifford Medical Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Norwich University
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Living Room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Schoolhouse in Rural Vermont Beauty Spot

This is a historic 19th century schoolhouse full of character with original blackboards and maps, but with all the creature comforts, including a brand new fitted kitchen fully equipped for fine dining. The schoolhouse is near to our farm with 250 acres of woods and open pastures which is stunning during the Autumn foliage. The area provides some of the top mountain biking and hiking trails in New England plus fishing, tubing and swimming in the local rivers. Vermont's renowned craft breweries and distilleries are in easy driving distance, as are foodie havens such as Stowe and Waterbury. Remote, restful but connected with our high speed fibre optic internet so also good if working is necessary.

Property manager

Philip Stoltzfus and Terrie Alafat
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A crib is available upon request.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Randolph

Located in Randolph, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Mountain National Forest and Allis State Park, while Chandler Music Hall and Playhouse Movie Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Braintree, VT

What's nearby

  • Gifford Medical Center - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Norwich University - 36 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Pico Mountain at Killington Ski Resort - 56 min drive - 54.4 km
  • Killington Resort - 58 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 58 min drive - 46.9 km

Getting around

  • Randolph Station - 11 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪East Garden - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bent Hill Brewery - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Schoolhouse in Rural Vermont Beauty Spot pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Schoolhouse in Rural Vermont Beauty Spot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Schoolhouse in Rural Vermont Beauty Spot?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Schoolhouse in Rural Vermont Beauty Spot located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Chandler Music Hall, Playhouse Movie Theatre and Gifford Medical Center. Montague Golf Club and Whale Dance Sculpture are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod D.

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

Quiet

The perfect kind of place to stay in VT. You can get anywhere in the state within 2 hours of scenic driving. The school house is a short drive from town and you can see the Milky Way at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy Q.

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

Wonderful

The schoolhouse was just what we were looking for- a quiet country location with good walking, hiking, exploring, and close to Randolph. We appreciated the ephemera- books, maps, newspapers. Looking through the shelves and cabinets was an adventure unto itself. We spend time outdoors so one plus would have been more comfortable outdoor furniture. Thank you, Terrie, we have a terrific time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

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

Beautiful Location

Such a charming place. And the village of Randolph was so picturesque.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Idyllic, Peaceful, Beautiful

The Schoolhouse was lovely, spotless, and there were endless things to look at, read, etc. The setting was peaceful and beautiful. We look forward to staying there again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Schoolhouse in Central Vermont

Overall it was a prefect blend of quaint and comfortable. It is a real one-room schoolhouse, which is apparent as some features of it have been preserved, yet it also has a modern kitchen, bath, and bedroom that are all well appointed and comfortable. It's in an especially lovely setting (even for Vermont), on a private road off a winding dirt road nest to a small field with a view and not much else around so it's quiet and serene. Another nice thing is that the town of Randolph is a short drive (a few miles) away, so restaurants, a bakery, shops, drug store are handy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nilanjan

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

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

Idyllic historic Schoolhouse

We stayed for 4 nights, having come from the UK to visit family in Vermont. Excellent communication with Terrie before our trip and Philip visited soon after our arrival to peronally welcome us. Peaceful, comfortable and comprehensively equipped, it was perfectly located for access to town and for exploring the local area. As a retired primary teacher, it was wonderful to see all the old school furniture, equipment and books.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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

Great get away!

Secluded and quaint! Just what we’re looking for! Owners were great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Velvet H.

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

Dartmouth Family Weekend

This amazing school house in rural Vermont was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the Fall colors. Well worth the 45 minute drive from Dartmouth as we were in town for Family Weekend. So clean and I wish I had more time to flip through the books in the house. The host left delicious homemade jam that we finished by the second morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Schoolhouse Rocks

A 19th century restored schoolhouse with all amenities to have a peaceful, relaxing stay in the Vermont countryside. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable bed. The location is perfect. Far away from any main roads, allow fora very peaceful stay. The location in the state, makes it a convenient place to drive to all the amazing sites in Vermont. If you are looking for some peace and quiet, with a good dose of historical charm, this is place to go.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol L., York, Maine

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

History with modern conveniences!

A converted 1860 schoolhouse with many original features in idyllic Vermont countryside. Modern, well equipped kitchen, bedroom and bath and as well as great views in central Vermont!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A., Erie

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

Classic Vermont, Wonderful Hosts

Our family spent a long weekend at the school house. We were greeted with a lovely note and basket of maple syrup and fresh jam. The School house is clean and fresh. The kitchen was just the right size for making our meals. It is only about 8 minutes from town and easy to get too. Our son slept in the school room on the Futon that was made up as a bed and very comfortable. Our 11 year old loved the sand table and chalkboards. Plenty of places to ride bikes and hike. We enjoyed spending time outside and exploring the property. Philip and Terrie are wonderful, friendly and welcoming. We recommend this location for any trip to Vt.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

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

Excellent

The school house was so unique. We absolutely loved the history. It had all the modern amenities, very clean, and so comfortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

So great!

Such a wonderful, quiet spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

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

Better than we could have expected!

This place was even better than the pictures and description showed! The place was cozy and comfortable with all the amenities we could need, and my kid loved the school room vibe. Plus the owners left us a lovely basket with red/black currant jam and maple syrup which was lovely and very appreciated. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Many of these do not apply to remote locations such as this site. It was a wonderful place to relax and refresh an appreciation for nature. We have already suggested this site to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

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

Unique getaway property

The schoolhouse is a special little gem. Nice and quite place. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Couldn’t be better

Perfect way to experience Vermont
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Davin J., Boston

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

Wonderful, old Vermont experience

Stayed at the old schoolhouse in August and had a wonderful experience. Really off the beaten track and relaxing. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Last of Summer Get-a-way

Very nice place to stay. Philip and Terrie gave us all the information we needed to check in and check out and were available if we had questions. The property was beautiful, clean and well stocked with all the essentials. A microwave would be a great addition, but that won't hold us back from coming back again. Thanks for a great get-a-way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

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

Nostalgia and beauty

We loved our stay at schoolhouse! Lovely location in the country with all necessary ammenities. Superbly comfortable bed. Would love to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Peaceful, well equipped and accurate

The school house is exactly as described and has a nice folder that recommends shops, local food outlets and activities. Whilst I used most of those I also had time to work in the property in a quiet and undisturbed way. The setting is ideal to have time to yourself/ves away from fast paced life. That being said the internet is excellent. the kitchen well equipped and everything works in the property. Enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

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

Fantastic property and hosts. We will certainly stay again!

Clean; convenient; fantastic views; friendly and responsive hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Long weekend

Our stay was wonderful. It was a great place for a quiet weekend. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Braintree School House

Peaceful, beautiful location. Property neat, clean and organized. Kind hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Philip Stoltzfus and Terrie Alafat

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Terrie is a born and bred New Englander having grown up on a farm in nearby N.H., and is an avid skier, hiker and maker of blueberry jam. Her husband Philip is a certified flatlander born abroad to a U.S. diplomatic family, who fell in love with Vermont at an early age. They live part of the year in London, England, but increasingly gravitate to the farm and are always there when the schoolhouse has visitors.

Why they chose this property

We bought the adjoining farm 25 years ago to ensure that our London raised children retained a connection with our US based family. Over the years it has proven a place of refuge for ourselves, our children, and our friends, enabling a reconnection with nature and rural ways that are quite remote to busy urban lives. When our neighbours asked us to buy the School House with its particularly deep history in the local community, we jumped at the chance as we saw it as a way of introducing others to this unique part of the world.

What makes this property unique

We were first drawn to the School House because of our desire to preserve an example of that iconic American rural institution, the one-room school house where a teacher taught children from kindergarten to 12th grade. We have kept the old blackboards, pre-WWII roll down maps, sandbox, calendars, and encyclopaedias which recapture that bygone era. The building now has an added bedroom, bathroom, and beautiful fitted kitchen, but the old school room itself is the magic of the place, with its big square space and many windows looking out to the surrounding farms. The area is covered with hardwoods so in Autumn the house is bathed in the spectacular fall colours that bring so many of us to Vermont.

Languages:

English

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