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Eight bedrooms, nineteen beds

8 bedrooms
19 beds
3.5 bathrooms

Five rooms have a double bed. One has a double and a bunk bed, one a double and a twin, and one has two bunk beds. The house sleeps 16 or more and has 3.5 bathrooms.

If your group is larger than 16, let the owners know. An extra-guest fee of $40 or more per night applies above 16 and is arranged after booking. Beds are slept on with linens only.

Bedroom with a double bed, red curtains and wood paneling.
Bunk bed and single bed in a wood-paneled room.
The rooms

Where everyone sleeps

Bedrooms and bathrooms across the house, most under the sloped roof.

Bedroom with a double bed, red curtains and wood paneling.
Bedroom with a double bed and a sloped wood-paneled ceiling.
Bedroom with a double bed, orange curtains and a sloped ceiling.
Bedroom with a single bed, gold mirror and sloped ceiling.
Bedroom with a bed, red curtain, white walls and a trunk.
Bedroom with a bed and a sticker-decorated bunk in the corner.
Bunk bed and single bed in a wood-paneled room.
Pedestal sink and toilet with green wainscot and a hex tile floor.
Tub and shower combination with a curtain and yellow walls.
A double bedroom with red curtains.
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At the table

A kitchen built for a group

Big kitchen
Two long tables
Gas grill on the porch

The kitchen has a refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave, kettle, coffee maker, blender, rice maker and baking sheet. Cooking basics, dishes and silverware, wine glasses and barbecue utensils are provided.

Two long tables with benches seat a large group. The gas grill is on the porch; clean it after use and exchange the tank if it runs empty. There is also an outdoor dining area.

Large kitchen with white appliances and a long island table.
Long dining tables with green wainscot and the living room beyond.
Practical

Laundry, wifi, water and charging

Washer and dryer
Wifi
EV charger

A free washer and dryer are in the unit. Wifi and a dedicated workspace in a common space are available. Luggage drop-off is allowed.

A level 2 EV charger with a NEMA 14-50 plug and about 15 ft of cable is by the owner-section entrance. It is metered at $0.30 per kWh with a $50 per day charging deposit.

Tap water comes from a spring and is good for drinking. Switches on the dining room wall control the hot and cold water; if there is no hot water, check that both switches are on.

Washer and dryer set against a blue wall.
House rules

How the house works

Arrival, guests, the rules during your stay and the short list before you leave. Read the house manual before arrival and share it with the whole group.

  • Arrival
    • Check-in after 3 PM
    • Check-out before 11 AM
    • Self check-in with smart lock
    • Keep the upper driveway to the barn clear
    • Many cars: park at the far end of the lot on the grass
  • Guests and dogs
    • Overnight count matches the reservation, including children, dogs and campers
    • Two dogs maximum, well behaved and trained, counted in the guest number
    • No unapproved guests
    • Groups under 25 or with pets: request booking approval
  • During your stay
    • No smoking inside, including vaping and cannabis
    • Quiet hours 12 AM – 7 AM
    • No loud music outside after 10 PM
    • No bonfires; small campfires are fine
    • No glass in the basement or on the meadow
    • No rain tents or shade structures on the lawn without permission
    • Do not move furniture or appliances or rewire A/V and wifi
    • Sleep on beds with linens only; blanket washing fee $50
    • Clean the grill or oven after use, or a $100 cleaning fee applies
    • Septic: flush toilet paper only
    • Extra cleaning after a party beyond 4 hours: $50 per hour for 2 cleaners
  • Before you leave
    • Close all windows
    • Clean and cover the grill; clean the oven if used
    • Remove glasses and dishes from the rooms
    • Start the dishwasher
    • Lock the door
Good to know

Shared spaces and honest limits

The owners' residence is attached to the house, and some spaces are shared.

Ping pong table, edge of a pool table and a futon in a wood-paneled room.
Basement lounge
The basement lounge with pool table, ping pong, sound system and laundry is courtesy shared access. It is not always cleaned between stays, and the basement can smell damp after rain.
Gravel parking lot with cars, the art barn and a mountain beyond.
Shared with the owners
The parking lot is shared with the owners. The owners' deck, trampoline and swing bench are off limits. The lawn in front of the owners' house, with its sculptures and fire pit, is private unless arranged.
Red clapboard house with hydrangeas in summer.
Road, art and cameras
The house is on Route 7, and guests mention road noise, especially early in the morning. An art show hangs in the house; damaged or missing works are charged to the deposit. Exterior security cameras cover the parking, the owners' house and the backyard.
Arrival

Finding the house

Self check-in
Smart lock
Free parking on premises

The house is on Route 7 in Dorset, the second house north of Emerald Lake State Park, about a ten-minute walk to the lake. Hiking trails start right behind the property. The exact address and smart-lock details come with your reservation.

Manchester is about ten minutes' drive. Stratton Mountain is about 25 minutes, and Lake George and the Berkshires are about 45 miles.

Dorset, Vermont — next to Emerald Lake State Park
Red clapboard house with hydrangeas in summer.
Wooded path leading toward a sandy lake shore.