19th-century farmhouse with views, near trails, lakes, skiing and so much more!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
West Glover, VT
  • Lake Parker
    20 min drive
  • Shadow Lake
    23 min drive
  • Great Hosmer Pond
    25 min drive
  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    42 min drive

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About the area

Barton

On lake.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this farm stay, you'll find Lake Parker and Great Hosmer Pond. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Caspian Lake and Shadow Lake.

What's nearby

  • Bread and Puppet Theater - 22 min drive
  • Shadow Lake - 23 min drive
  • Hill Farmstead Brewery - 25 min drive
  • Lake Willoughby - 45 min drive
  • Jay Peak Ski Resort - 65 min drive

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parker Pie Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hill Farmstead Brewery - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Busy Bee Diner - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Blackbird Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bien Fait Specialty Cakes - ‬18 min drive

About this property

19th-century farmhouse with views, near trails, lakes, skiing and so much more!

WELCOME!
Our quiet, pet-friendly 1830s farmhouse offers the classic Vermont experience. Surrounded by pastures and open woods it features expansive views of nearby mountains and beautiful skies (at night the complete absence of light pollution guaranties stunning views of the Milky Way and numerous constellations.)

The immediate area offers all kinds of activities that will please families with young children as well as dog owners and sports fanatics.
Swimming, biking and hiking during the summer, long walks in autumn during foliage season, and in winter the Craftsbury Outdoor Center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing is 20 minutes away. Several other ski resorts are under an hour away (Burke is 40 min., Jay Peak and Stowe close to an hour.)

Our 1.5 acre property is a mix of wild meadow and carefully managed lawn and paths for children (and dogs) to play and run around (there are barely any ticks, we've seen only one in 4 years.)
A sitting area allows for dining and grilling outside (with our vegetable garden always providing something for a nice salad.) The WIFI reaches all the way there and this is also a great spot to work surrounded by nature, including Zoom calls.
Wild flowers are progressively reclaiming the land and we’ve added many pollinator-friendly plants and as a result hummingbirds, monarchs and other butterflies and bees pay us frequent visits. We’ve also planted blueberries, raspberries, red and black currants and we have tons of sunflowers every August.

- THE HOUSE -
Our house is comfortable for a large family, or for two couples or two families with children. And pets are more than welcome!

The first floor has two bedrooms, one with a queen bed, the other with a full bed and an additional twin bed. These rooms are independent but can communicate with each other as well as with a full bathroom.
The second floor has two bedrooms, with one room only accessible through the other, so this is better suited for parents and their children. The main room has a king bed, the second one is smaller with a full bed. There is also a convenient small bathroom with a sink and a toilet on this floor.

On the first floor we have a smaller more formal living-room with a television, DVD player and video games station, and a spacious open kitchen connected to a large dining / living space with a high efficiency, low particle emission wood stove (made in nearby Morrisville).
This living space is really the center of the house with lots of windows and access to the garden and a small porch in the summer. In the fall and winter the wood stove is an excellent source of heat and coziness for reading a book or preparing an elaborate meal. Most of the furniture in this room is made in nearby Newport.

Finally, a spacious mud room leads to the shed and the back of the house. The mud room connects with the living area but also leads to another bathroom with shower, toilet and sink, and our brand new Energy Star laundry machines.

WIFI internet allows for working from home (including Zoom meetings or classes) but the bandwidth is limited in this area of Vermont. It allows for streaming media on one device at a time (possibly two), like the living room TV but we also have a small collection of DVDs including Disney and Pixar. Cellphone service is extremely limited except over WIFI. We have books and toys for young children and a PS4 with games for older kids, as well as puzzles and board games.

- ACTIVITIES -
Our farm is on a quiet dirt road that allows for walks in all seasons through woods and pastures and absolutely stunning views (see pictures all taken on our property or nearby). You can either walk back to the house after a while or continue on other roads that allow you to get back through several itineraries of various length and levels of elevation, depending on the type of workout you prefer.

In the summer, we like to bike or drive to nearby Shadow Lake for swimming or kayaking The water is pristine and the lake association is very careful about preventing invasive species from contaminating the local ecosystem. There is a small but very nice public beach.
Caspian Lake is 20 minutes away by car and much bigger. It has a large public beach and is perfect for sailing or longer kayaking expeditions. You can also access Caspian lake for a fee through the private beach of the Highland Lodge.

Not far from the house is also the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, with its vast network of trails for mountain biking or cross-country skiing (it was featured in the New York Times in 2021 as one of the top destinations in the country for cross-country skiing.) It is a busy and welcoming space for beginners as well as professional athletes.

Various hiking trails in the area provide opportunities for wonderful explorations of nature: the Barr Hill Natural Area and the Mossy Trail in Greensboro are extremely easy and perfect for children whereas other trails are more challenging, such as the Mount Elmore trail that will take you up to an Alpine ecosystem overlooking the lake and a vast panorama.

Local roads are great for biking but less experienced or younger bikers will love the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail and its gentle slope.

- CULTURE -
The villages of Glover, Greensboro and Craftsbury form a very welcoming and diverse corner of Vermont where farmers, tourists, local artisans, artists and athletes cross paths at the busy general stores of Willey’s in Greensboro and the Genny in Craftsbury.
You will find the same friendly crowds again in the evening at one of the vibrant restaurants and bars of the area, such as the Highland Lodge in Greensboro, the Black Bird Bistro in Crafstbury, and Parker Pie in West Glover, which often offers live music.

We are also at the center of a true culinary paradise, with local organic produce from Pete’s Green, exceptional cheeses from Jasper Hill as well as outstanding beer from Hill Farmstead, all grown / made within 15 minutes from the house. You can also buy excellent and sustainably raised meat (beef, pork, chicken), maple syrup and other produce from neighboring and local farms. Willey's and The Genny carry excellent wines and our kitchen is fully equipped for the most ambitious cooks!

As for feeding the mind and the soul, extraordinary cultural institutions are also just a 20 minute car ride from the house:

In Greensboro, the magnificent Highland Center for the Arts features concerts, shows and exhibits.

In Glover, the world famous Bread and Puppet Theater organizes weekly outdoor summer shows with giant puppets and a strong political message (young children may be scared / not interested). Their museum is open until late fall and is definitely worth a visit.

Also not far, the intriguing Museum of Everyday Life is housed in an open barn and was featured in the New York Times in 2019. The current exhibition is about notes and to-do lists, previous ones have been about matches, locks and keys, or safety pins!

Finally, Circus Smirkus in Greensboro, the only tented traveling youth circus in the United States, offers two amazing shows in June and late August that will astonish and inspire the whole family.

- FURTHER AWAY -
If you are willing to drive a bit further (35 minutes away), the town of Hardwick offers several shopping opportunities, including an amazing bookstore and an organic co-op, and several excellent places to eat lunch or dinner. It has a small but wonderful downtown area with the Lamoille river going through it.

A bit further away in the other direction (45 min), you will be able to enjoy the town of Saint Johnsbury, with shopping and dining opportunities as well as the fascinating Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium. For dog lovers, Dog Mountain and the Dog Chapel are a must.

Stowe and Jay Peak are 1 hour away - Burke and its vast network of ski and bike trails is 40 minutes away.

Finally, if you are feeling really adventurous, Montreal is less than 2.5 hour away by car and easy to get to via nearby I-91. Perfect for a day trip or a weekend!

Property manager

Eric and Joanna

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video games

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Rooms communicate and are perfect for a family.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Owner very helpful. The place was great would definitely do again. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalton H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A PERFECT PLACE FROZEN IN TIME
OUR STAY WAS PERFECT! THE HOSTS WERE EXCEPTIONAL AND THEIR HOME, A BEAUTIFUL ESCAPE FROM WORLDS AWAY. MY PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AUNT AND UNCLE STAYED WITH MY WIFE AND MYSELF FOR FOUR DAYS AND HONESTLY IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BETTER.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in love with Vermont
We had a great stay at the farmhouse! Quiet with beautiful views, great weather, close to Ben and Jerry’s and lots of maple creamees. Great hikes and walks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vermont
We had a wonderful stay at this home, it was cozy and well equipped with everything we needed. The kitchen was great. The beds and baths were comfortable. The views were breathtaking from the property. We were there for a wedding at Highland Lodge and the location was perfect. The fall leaves were glowing and the walk down the road was wonderful. It was a clean and simple home with lots of charm. We will be back to beautiful Vermont. The general stores in the area a must visit. Willey's and Craftbury General Store.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best views ever!!
Lovely house. Very comfortable with a great yard with lots of nice places to sit. We used the woodstove which was very easy to use and light. The house was super clean and well organized. Really the place has everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely farmhouse, incredible views, peace and quiet
My family and I stayed at the farm house for a week and we absolutely loved it. My kids declared it their favorite Vermont house (we've stayed at many!). My mom's dog loved running free in the yard. So much room in the house for us to spread out and relax. We enjoyed swimming in Shadow Lake, and lots of mountain biking. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views, lovely house
We very much enjoyed our extended stay at the farmhouse. It was the perfect location to explore Craftsbury, Greensboro and beyond. We rode our gravel bikes from the house and never got bored with all of the quiet roads to explore and hills to climb. The only ding is that the internet is much much slower than expected. Since we stayed for a month, we occasionally had to get online for work. The internet wouldn't support video calls or even sending small attachments in an email. I get this is rural Vermont (and vacation!), so we were patient--but I wouldn't plan to work remotely from here. Happy to come back, sans work, though!
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Rural Farm House
This is a very nicely maintained 19th century farm house surrounded by long views over farms with wide open fields, reached by traveling over a few miles of back country dirt roads. If that's what you are looking for, you'll love this place. The owner is very responsive and helpful. The kitchen appliances are modern and in excellent condition, and the kitchen is well stocked. The beds are very comfortable. The stairway to the second floor bedrooms is steep and the stair steps are narrow, so might not be suitable for all. But we were very comfortable here, and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
I was impressed by the size of this house. It was also very cozy. Can't even think of any major cons. I would absolutely recommend this property for rental and would come back myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Overall good and exactly what we needed. Kitchen was well supplied. No complaints here! Great for a small team, as it's relatively close to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Concord

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Vermont farmhouse
We stayed there as two families with dogs- lovely space. Plenty of room. Great working kitchen. Fabulous eating table that fit everybody. Beautiful views. 15 minutes to Craftsbury Outdoor Center!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Rural Getaway
Our weekend stay was lovely. The house and property were gorgeous and the views were stunning. The hosts set up the house in such a thoughtful and detailed way it was such a treat to be there, I just wish we would have planned for longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas!
Quintessential VT farmhouse, not too fancy, very liveable and cozy with plenty of space for a family gathering. The wood stove and bedding kept us more than warm enough. Joanna and Eric were incredibly thoughtful and immediately responsive to any questions. They even left us a tree stand and ornaments so that we could have a tree! Though we didn’t have a white Christmas, it was a great experience. Would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the lakes, trails, and gardens!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

juliet f.

Liked: Cleanliness
true VT experience
We booked this to go with another couple and a single and there would have been heaps of room for us all, but they had to cancel at the last minute. So the house was large for just 2 but very cosy, nicely furnished, and with a very easy and effective wood stove. There is a gorgeous view, and we saw the Milky Way very clearly one night. The house was most generously provisioned with everything we could possibly want, and the vegetable garden still had salad greens, tomatoes and kale that we were allowed to harvest: the whole trip felt as if we were living the dream in our own house in VT -- without all the worries that would actually insure. Eric and Joanna were generous and flexible and allowed us to change our dates at the last minute, even re-funding to us the difference in price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Great stay - beautiful area. We enjoyed the fall foliage in this quirky home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home
The house is very comfortable and perfectly appointed. It's an old farmhouse with the uniqueness of a house built long ago and with beams. It's beautifully maintained and the large yard with flowers and vegetables a delight. The kitchen is well-stocked and the appliances up-to-date. My granddaughter thought the yard was her playground. She loved it. The beds were comfortable and the house heated as well as a wood stove in the kitchen for extra warmth. It was a perfect place for our stay!
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place!
We had a fantastic time! The house was very clean and neat. The yard and gardens were beautiful and spacious. When we had a question, the owner was very responsive. Overall, a great stay. Highly recommend this house, especially great for two families.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and charming farmhouse
We had a lovely time. The house was immaculate!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We've stayed in various places visiting family in VT for the past 18 yrs--this home is by far the best of them all. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith G., Rehoboth, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent week, indeed!
Beautifully maintained farmhouse on a quiet road with view of corn pasture and rolling NEK hills in background. We love this area--it is active farmland. The house is clean, well appointed with comfortable beds and nice kitchen. Eric and Joanna are some of the best rental hosts we have ever dealt with. They gave us all the information we needed and we can tell they love their house and neighborhood. We thank them for sharing that with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay for skiing
Great place for a winter weekend. Kitchen is well equipped. Owner was very kind and clean up tasks before leaving were simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Westchester County

Liked: Cleanliness
Vermont Farmhouse Charm with Modern Convenience
This is a lovely old Vermont farmhouse with all modern convenience. The house has lovely views of rolling hills and is close to wonderful xc skiing. The owners were fabulous to work with and helped in every way we wished.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great xc ski location
Beautiful old house, clean and well stocked. Room layout is a little quirky but great for families with kids. Close to Craftsbury for fantastic skiing and other outdoor activities. Host was excellent, quick to answer questions and provides lots of helpful information about the area. Would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter weekend
Great farmhouse in the Northeast Kingdom. highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a winter retreat
We were looking for someplace nice to stay while enjoying winter in Vermont and this fit all our needs perfectly. We had some cozy evenings here between skiing sessions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023