10/10 Excellent
David E.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of heaven
David E.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Apartment
This place is a biker, skier and artist’s paradise 4 miles from Kingdom Trails!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kirby, VT
- Kingdom Trails15 min drive
- Dog Mountain27 min drive
- Burke Mountain Ski Area30 min drive
- Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Futon
Living Room 2
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
This place is a biker, skier and artist’s paradise 4 miles from Kingdom Trails!
If you are looking for the true Vermont experience, a 4 mile scenic bike ride to Kingdom Trails, this place is for you. The property is located on top of 40 acres, with views of Vermont's green mountains in all directions and not a road in sight. The house is a artisan's dream, with built-in cherry cabinets, hardwood floors and concrete counter tops. Everything you could possibly need is here for a perfect Vermont vacation; wood stove, washer and dryer, fire pit, well appointed kitchen, trails to hike and snowshoe and a small cabin in the woods (with it's own woodstove). Bike or drive 5 miles on a scenic dirt road to East Burke Village, surrounded by skiing and mountain biking trails. Or jump in your car and head out on the pavement to beautiful Lake Willoughby. If you're an artist, or just love beautiful places, there are plenty of gardens and stonewalls to sketch, paint or photograph, and some big trees to dream under.
My husband, and sculptor, David Tanych and I (Meryl Lebowitz) have been working on this property for the past 10 years. We designed and built all of the buildings, which include an art studio, woodworking shop, metal studio and house.
I consider this compound our finest collaboration. We love having people connect with the property and encourage you to feel creative here! Bring cameras, sketch pads, notebooks...or just chill. It's fun to walk the trails and check out David's ponds at the bottom of our hill.
Please let us know if you might be bringing a pet. We ask that they not be left by themselves in the apartment, unless crated..
If you're looking for a place that can feed your soul, as well as offer you access to the best of what Vermont has to offer, this is the spot. Kids love it too, and yes, we have a bb gun.
My husband, and sculptor, David Tanych and I (Meryl Lebowitz) have been working on this property for the past 10 years. We designed and built all of the buildings, which include an art studio, woodworking shop, metal studio and house.
I consider this compound our finest collaboration. We love having people connect with the property and encourage you to feel creative here! Bring cameras, sketch pads, notebooks...or just chill. It's fun to walk the trails and check out David's ponds at the bottom of our hill.
Please let us know if you might be bringing a pet. We ask that they not be left by themselves in the apartment, unless crated..
If you're looking for a place that can feed your soul, as well as offer you access to the best of what Vermont has to offer, this is the spot. Kids love it too, and yes, we have a bb gun.
Property manager
Cody Jackman
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children’s blocks, books, dress up art encouraged
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$30 per night. Please discuss BEFORE arrival
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lyndonville
Located in Lyndonville, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Admac Salvage and Wilder-Holton House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Willoughby and Kingdom Trails. Great Vermont Corn Maze and Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Kirby, VT
What's nearby
- Kingdom Trails - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
- St. Johnsbury Athenaeum - 24 min drive - 21.3 km
- Dog Mountain - 27 min drive - 15.7 km
- Burke Mountain Ski Area - 30 min drive - 16.9 km
- Lake Willoughby - 33 min drive - 29.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Hoagies Pizza & Pasta - 14 min drive
- Tamarack Grill - 17 min drive
- EveryBuddy's Casual Dining - 12 min drive
- Lyndon Buffet - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
30 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quick getaway
Jessica D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erika G.
31 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting close to trails
Erika G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Région bucolique
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heath R., Cambridge, MA
2 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter on the Mountain
Heath R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brian R.
31 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, beautiful property in the NEK!
Brian R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Danny v.
30 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A kingdom in the Kingdom
Danny v.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelsey M.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway to disconnect
Kelsey M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sean D.
2 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot for a vacation
Sean D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kyle S.
27 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property with Incredible View
Kyle S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Anna W.
2 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views!
Anna W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Fritz O.
26 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Vermont views
Fritz O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca H., Boston
24 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
Rebecca H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ann G.
18 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Mountain View’s!!!
Ann G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
caroline k.
15 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy stay for skiing and unplugging
caroline k.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ronnie R.
14 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Ronnie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Merrell T., Atlanta
1 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO ever
Merrell T.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
AJ C.
2 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
AJ C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Denise W.
2 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations!
Denise W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Michelle T.
1 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Excellent location and views
Michelle T.
10/10 Excellent
carole i.
17 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four Days In Paradise
carole i.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
charles b.
11 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool place
charles b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 May 2019
Best Views!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Carol M.
1 Apr 2019
Heaven in Vermont
Carol M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Shawn S., Easton, USA
21 Feb 2019
Very private and beautiful views
Shawn S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
About the host
Hosted by Cody Jackman
I am an oil painter, who has been working as an artist for 30 years. David is a woodworker, and metal artist. Together we have collaborated on our property for 20 years. Recently, we have been spending our winters in California, perusing our art careers, returning to Vermont in time to plant the garden.
Why they chose this property
We bought this property with a vision of making it into a compound that would inspire creativity. It was a blank canvas with an incredible vista, except for the acres of clear-cut forest, which made it look as if a bomb had been dropped. First we cleaned up the land, which took a year, David built a barn to house our equipment on the second year, I started the perennial gardens, and together with our son, we began building the stone walls. The third year, my studio and David's woodshop were built, we then were able to work up here, while we lived off site. We began the house the following year, and David had the opportunity to build a structure with a rounded wall (the front wall of our house)....We lived in my studio for 6 months. Our first project in the house was an apartment, complete with David's beautiful wood cabinets and concrete counter tops. We lived there while we began working on the rest of our home. It is this apartment which we now rent on VRBO.
What makes this property unique
Benefits? This compound is like heaven. Gardens, trails, firepits, a cabin in the woods, fresh air, no traffic, walking and running loops, privacy, organic veggies, beauty, beauty, beauty....
If you want to vacation in a rural area, you cant do better than this. And town is only 4 miles away.
If you want to vacation in a rural area, you cant do better than this. And town is only 4 miles away.
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