On river.Within a 5-minute walk of this Fair Haven cottage, you'll find Fair Haven Town Hall and Village Green. Also, Fair Haven Public Library is within half a mile (1 km) and Lake Bomoseen is within 3 miles (5 km).
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min walk
Wooden Soldier - 8 min walk
Huden Dining Hall - 9 min drive
Tomasi's - 9 min walk
Fair Haven Inn Restaurant - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic Cottage 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Fast Wifi
Leaf peeper's dream! Picturesque cottage next to the Castleton River. You can wake up to the birds chirping and fall asleep to the frogs croaking. Hourly church bells ring throughout the day. Walk down the historic slate sidewalk to the park and local beer, pastries & the best diner! Minutes to many lakes, trails & mountain activities. Perfect for day trips to Killington, Okemo, Woodstock, Lake George, Vergennes, Rutland, Burlington & Saratoga Springs. Message us about seasonal discounts!
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Green Mountain Cottage Cottage
Green Mountain Cottage Fair Haven
Green Mountain Cottage Cottage Fair Haven
Historic Cottage 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Fast Wifi Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joan C.
Feb 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Property was very clean and had everything you could possibly need or want. Owner was very accommodating and responsive.
Joan C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cora L.
Jan 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice!
Accommodations were very clean and pleasant. Rooms are a nice size and very comfortable beds. Look forward to staying here again.
Cora L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
DonnaSue S.
Nov 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything We Needed
This cottage had everything we needed for our overnight stay. It is well stocked with the basics.
The beds were very comfortable.
Our interactions with the owner were pleasent.
Thank you
DonnaSue S.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristi V.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Night getaway
Thank you. It was quiet and clean and good communication with the property manager.
Kristi V.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Kathie L.
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fair Haven Stay
The place was ready early and very clean
Kathie L.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann D., Glens Falls
Oct 6, 2024
Overnight stay
Indide was great . It was very clean and well kept. The outside needs some work. The porch light needs to be fixed and both screen doors need to tightened. They did have a light to see to get in in the evening which was very helpful since we were out past dark. The bed was very comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. We liked the place it just needs a little outside care like I mentioned. We liked that it had all the appliances you would have at home. We would stay again if we were in the area. The host made a suggestion for a place to dine for breakfast and a cider donut place as well. All check in instructions were accurate and on point.
Ann D.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Julie M.
Oct 5, 2024
Served its purpose for a single night
We stayed at this property for one night with three adult children. Overall the place was neat and clean on the inside, and the price was right, but there were a few things that made me grateful we weren’t staying longer. The master bedroom has no door, and we weren’t able to open any of the upstairs windows. The shower also didn’t function (unless 5 adults completely overlooked something?) which wasn’t a pleasant surprise…There was a terrible odor in one of the bedroom closets that we quickly realized must be a dead animal in the wall. Obviously that isn’t the fault of the owner, but a heads-up not to open the closet (or some air freshener…or the ability to open the bedroom windows) would have been nice! That combined with a half-full trash bin in the kitchen makes me wonder how much attention the place gets between guests. The WiFi info that was sent to us was incorrect, and while the owner responded very quickly when I messaged him, the fact that the info hasn’t been updated in two years (my inference) also suggests there’s not a lot of attention paid to the property. As an aside, the listing says the place sleeps 10, and we cannot figure out how! There are two queen beds upstairs and two queen pullout sofas downstairs. There’s literally nowhere else to sleep, so that’s a puzzle! Again, it was clean enough and doable for a night, but we wouldn’t be in a hurry to return.
There was lots of space for our family to spread out! We found some neat local history only a few miles away. Excellent communication from the host!
Karl
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
James G.
Jun 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Consistently great
This is now our 3rd or 4th time staying at this property. It has become our go-to VRBO when in the area. Always clean, always ready, very enjoyable.
James G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Todd C.
Apr 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean cottage, Nice location
While there are some things mentioned before that could be improved with new, this was a great stay for the price. The place was clean and well kept. A good value with plenty of space for us in between the basketball tournament games. We’d definitely stay here again next time.
Todd C.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
James G.
Nov 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Keeps being great!
This was our second time using the property. We had a large group of six visiting family in the area. The house was clean and inviting, same as the first time, and was a delightful stay again. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, Fairhaven is a beautiful town, and the owner continues to work on a beautify the property even more.
James G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
James G.
Aug 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
The property is super nice on the inside and has tons of character. It was exactly what we needed. Will use again.
James G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
2/10 Terrible
Angel H.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beware the Rooster
The location of the house was on a nice quiet street, but the owner of the rental house has a rooster that they house directly behind the rental property. It crows all the time during the day, but the worst part is that it starts around 5:30am and just keeps going off and on for the rest of the daylight hours. My husband has insomnia and so he was so overtired on our trip. It also woke my son up, too. The rooster crows repeatedly - not just one time, and not even the air conditioner can drown it out. I am not sure why this rooster is not noted in the listing as it completely changed what would have been a great experience. We specifically stay in air b&bs instead of hotels because noise bothers my husband and makes it hard or impossible for him to sleep. If we had been told there was a rooster that crows starting at 5:30 am, we would have booked a different property. So, although the house is nice, beware the rooster - he won't let you sleep in on your vacation!
Angel H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Hanley B., New Boston
Oct 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay.
Clean and very comfortable beds. Next door to the town cemetery which we didn't mind and the neighbors are really quiet.
Hanley B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Chris W.
Oct 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
worked for us
The house had everything we needed for our stay. We cook our own meals & the kitchen was well equiped. The neighborhood is very quiet, except we chuckled everytime we heard the off key crow of the rooster, after we were awake! He's not an early riser.
Chris W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laura Z., Yardley, PA, USA
Sep 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
I stayed at this property for a week while working in the area with relatives. Joshua and Dennis were very pleasant and responsive. The guest house was part of the main house but separated by a carport so it was secluded enough to feel autonomous. The home had everything I needed. The home was available for the day prior to my booking so Joshua offer it to me free of charge for the extra night. I accepted and appreciated the offer. I would recommend this property.
Laura Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Alli S.
Sep 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean, modern and comfortable.
Alli S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Elizabeth M.
Aug 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed lake bomoseen and the drive up to Burlington
Nice and clean
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
4/10 Poor
Mary C.
Jul 8, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property needs some attention/Know what to expect
I hate leaving bad reviews but I think it's important people know what to expect. This is definitely an older property in need of updating, and not a quiet one. The nearby train whistle went off starting at 6am, and the owners who live on the property have young active children. For some that might not be an issue, but there are definitely some things that should be addressed. The property was not thoroughly cleaned from the last visitor. Furniture including the bed in the main bedroom is very uncomfortable. The sofas in the living room are terrible - finding an inviting place to sit and read a book was impossible. There are no shades or blinds on the bedroom or bathroom windows. Clearly the noise is not something that can be changed, and the needed update would be expensive, but some of the other issues could certainly be addressed.
Mary C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
Dec 14, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
The house was great, we loved the downstairs tv and the kitchen.
Sarah M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Christine M.
Nov 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Clean & Cute home
We enjoyed our stay. The property is older but well maintained