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Beautiful, Historic Year-Round Haven & Vacation Farmhouse

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Beautiful Winter getaway!
Relaxing in the cozy kitchen with crackling fire 'n snacks...
The snow is plentiful for ski seasons in Southern Vermont!
Stash your boots, hats coats n gloves in our mudroom off the kitchen
Gracious Dining Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$585
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Townshend, VT
  • Townshend State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stratton Mountain Resort
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Mount Snow
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Keene, NH (EEN-Dillant-Hopkins)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Single Beds, 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Price is AU$585 avg per night,

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About the area

Townshend

Located in Townshend, this farm stay is in the city centre and on a river. Townshend State Park and Rock River Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Nature Museum and Vermont Museum of Mining and Minerals. Hidden Springs Maple and Scott Farm Orchard are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Townshend State Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Putney School - 24 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Landmark College - 28 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 32 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Mount Snow - 34 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

  • Brattleboro Station - 25 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪West Townshend Country Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fat Crow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪River Bend Farm Market Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Four Columns Inn & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Tavern - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Beautiful, Historic Year-Round Haven & Vacation Farmhouse

2021 - COVID-19 - PLEASE BE ADVISED - Vermont travel restrictions and laws apply to all travelers coming into Vermont during Covid-19. Please review before inquiries - Thank you!!

https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel

Property Description:

Beautiful, cozy historic farmhouse, nestled on lovely property by the scenic West River in Townshend, VT. 6 BR, 4 Baths each with shower or tub. Sleeps 4-12, also comfortable for single or couple.

Working LR Fireplace, Woodstove in kitchen, large yard, historic barn. Great location, northwest of Brattleboro on Rte 30, Townshend. Quick drive to many Ski/golf/hiking and mountain bike resorts and sate parks, (25 mins. to Stratton via Rte. 30 and 25 mins to Mt. Snow via Rte. 30 & 100; 35 mins to Bromley via Rte. 30). Great local cycling, kayaking, hiking, golf. Summer music, theater, festivals and farmer's markets! Nearby scenic towns of Newfane, Grafton, Jamaica, Dorset, Weston, Manchester, etc. New appliances in kitchen, laundry. WiFi, smart TV/cable, land line tel. Short walk to local markets, local smoke shop (cheeses meats, gifts etc) and art studios. Grace Cottage Hosp. & pharmacy, middle/high school, Catholic and United Church of Christ churches just up hill on picturesque town common. Use of house, lawn furniture, snowshoes/sleds, barn for storage of skis, bikes, golf bags etc. Reduced rates available for longer term or repeated stays. Please Contact us!

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, Historic Year-Round Haven & Vacation Farmhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, Historic Year-Round Haven & Vacation Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, Historic Year-Round Haven & Vacation Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful, Historic Year-Round Haven & Vacation Farmhouse located?

Located in the heart of Townshend, this farm stay is steps from West River and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Townshend State Park. Newfane Town Hall and Moore Free Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Beautiful, Historic Year-Round Haven & Vacation Farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brena P.

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

Beautiful Farm House

The house was very well equipped and clean, had plenty of space for friends and family to gather, instructions were clear and the owner was extremely helpful, responsive a pleasure to deal with. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Vickie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Gathering

We are a group of women who went to school together in NJ, and now gather annually. We are seasoned, short stay renters. We have seen everything from worse than expected to astonishingly posh. This VT house is a lovely, old family home. It was like returning to Grandma’s house, except now we’re the Grandmas. The house could use some targeted refurbishing, as appliances and furnishings are worn. That said, it’s very comfortable. It felt like a warm hug, and the backyard is terrific. Our biggest recommendation is that the Owner (who is lovely and responsive) should provide a clean and empty fridge. After our shopping, we had a hard time figuring out which stuff was ours vs. hers or her family’s. We do recommend the home for anyone who wants a homey place to stay while snuggled under a throw and wearing sweats in front of a fire.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Charming farmhouse

We had such a blast here. Plan for a slow vacation. Fires in the kitchen and the living room. Board games. Challenge your family members for the "best dinner" award. Sneak over to Mt Snow for some skiing. Sure, it comes with free firewood, a million bedrooms (I think six), bathrooms everywhere, a highly functional kitchen, and a terrific host who left us a basket full of yummy goodies. But the reason to rent this place is its character. It's just got that old country farmhouse feel. I hope we come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brett I.

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

Cozy stay at a very vermont home

My friends and I came to stay to be close to Stratton Resort. The house was great, tons of space and well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the fireplace and wood burning stove. Ellen was really responsive and was extremely accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reid S.

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

Terrific stay in a one of a kind location

Our stay at the Townshend property was splendid. It felt more like being a guest of a family member or dear friend than your typical rental. The residence was clearly home to many wonderful memories (with ours now layered somewhere on top). The owner was warm, communicative, and clear about arrival, stay, and departure. Highly recommended and would be delighted to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

A lovely stay in a lovely home

We couldn’t have been happier with the accommodations. Such a beautiful old farmhouse - cozy and comfortable. And such a gorgeous part of Vermont. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Quaint, historic home

We enjoyed our girls weekend retreat in this quaint and historic home! It has an expansive yard, perfect for stargazing and croquet. The house is convenient to farmer's markets and state parks where we enjoyed hikes and walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Giulia B.

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

Lovely Historic Farmhouse

We enjoyed our stay in the lovely historic farmhouse which is located in a beautiful scenic area of Vermont. The house is full of beautiful antiques and relics. We absolutely loved the fire place (hearth), that was used every day after skiing at Magic Mountain. My kids thought the house was one big adventure and were sad to leave. The host is very welcoming and provided us with a really kind and thoughtful selection of treats and other goods to ensure a comfortable stay. She was also very communicative and provided me with excellent advice for the area. The house also boasts a cool selection of magazines and CDs. This is an older home, so if you are looking for a modern ski chalet, this isn't it. But if you want to be cozy, charmed and brought back in time while in the countryside, then this is the rental for you. The house was very clean but note that since it is a farm house in the country, you may encounter some furry creatures on the property as well as spot horses, cows, goats and other farm animals along your drives to and from the house. It was a nice change of scenery for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marlow S.

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

Wonderful and cozy

Big, wonderful, cozy. Loved the fireplace in particular and host was incredibly helpful. Also, there’s a grocery just down the road and only a short drive to the ski slopes x
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T., Summit, NJ

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

A Charming Spot!

We spent the holidays together here and were delighted with our experience! The overall layout provided enough space for 4 'family units,' one with 2 little ones. The living room space boasts an amazing fireplace, with a wonderful wood pile in the barn to keep it going. We dined together in the wonderful dining room; cooking in a cozy kitchen space. Lots of outdoor time hiking in the area and also outside the back door and down by the river behind the house. It's a charming farmhouse that has been well loved, which is exactly what we were looking for. The host was responsive and left us some welcoming treats. It was a fabulous way to close out a crazy year.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

frances v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

unique space

the property had a lot of space inside and out and was roomy and comfortable. it was farther away from the ski areas than we wanted, but had the most space available for us at the time. oddly, there was food in the refrigerator and many of the storage spaces were filled with someone else's belongings when we arrived which was problematic because for a week stay, we had a lot of clothing and gear. the barn was cool to store stuff in, but the house was generally an older place with older furniture and thus a challenge for cooking and storing groceries, but it was a fun place with a lot of unique characteristics

10/10 Excellent

Bob L., Traverse city Michigan

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

Charming farm house

Charming farm to stay at was close to my work area and stores
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

Girls' Trip

Straight out of the movie Baby Boom. This home has charm and beauty. Ellen was so professional and kind. She made our girls' trip one to remember.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Great Place for Large Group

My friends thoroughly enjoyed our stay here as part of a reunion ski trip. The house is quite charming and spacious enough for our group of 11!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., New York, NY

A charming country home, perfect for any getaway

This was a wonderful "base camp" for our annual ski trip. We're a close group of friends, but there was plenty of space for all of us to have our privacy — not to mention comfortable beds and multiple bathrooms. The setting is quaint and charming. The kitchen is equipped to make enough food for everyone to gather around the large dining-room table. And the fireplaces thawed us out after a long day of skiing. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Beautiful Place

Great VT farm house. We enjoyed the numerous games around the fire. Thank you for the hospitality. We look forward to coming back next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

john f.

Warm and roomie,

Spent a couple off days for thanksgiving, the home was perfect for entertaining dinner guests,warm , clean comfortable bedrooms all the amenities..... Loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Great House for Large Group

Wonderful, beautiful and close to the slopes. Great living room for games, fires and chilling after a long day of skiing. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

bill p.

Traditional New England Farmhouse delivers on charm, convenience and efficiency

We had three adults and two young boys (age 10) who had a wonderful three-night stay in this cozy, convenient farmhouse. Modern necessities complemented old-school charm on the inside and 30 minutes to Mt. Snow for those of us who skiied. Perfect setting and I highly recommend for anyone who wants a genuine New England experience. Attention to detail by the owners was icing on the cake!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arjan K.

Wonderful stay at charming New England house!

We had a great time, which started with the good care shown by the owner (clear directions, clean house and an arrival package). The house has a lot of space, while every room has its own character and lots of New England-charm. If you are looking for a luxuruous and up-to date house, this might not be the best fit, otherwise I would recommend it strongly!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelley W.

Great house with lots of character

We had a wonderful time staying in this farmhouse. It is a very unique property with a lot of character. There were enough beds for everyone, cozy fireplaces, and it was conveniently located near Bromley, Stratton and Magic Mountain.