Our Carriage House is less than a mile to charming Chester Village-enjoy quaint restaurants and taverns, antique shops, art galleries and a country market.
Explore southern Vermont’s famous hiking trails, world class skiing, farms, winding rivers and breweries (near Harpoon & Long Trail)
Close proximity to the best of Vermont's ski resorts! (Magic Mountain, Bromley, Stratton, Okemo and Killington)
Come experience why Chester has been voted one of the top 10 most beautiful towns in Vermont!
Our quaint and cozy Carriage House, which once held horses in the 1880's is located in Okemo Valley and is perfect for city dwellers looking for a country escape, traveling families, romantic getaways, retreat weekends, girls trips, holiday stays, reunions, celebrations etc;
Our beautifully appointed space will make for a relaxing and peaceful getaway.
*Please note the main living areas (dining, kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom) are located on the second floor of the converted barn. There is a flight of stairs from entryway to living areas*
The Carriage House offers 3 bedrooms each with luxurious queen memory foam mattresses. It comes equipped with full kitchen amenities for preparing fresh meals from the local farmer's market or general store across the street. We provide fresh ground coffee, creamer and assorted teas. There's even a laundry room! We are also happy to provide a Pack and Play, high chair and baby gates for those traveling with little ones.
For Spring and Summer fun- take a hike! There are several popular hiking trails in Chester-Lost Mine Hiking Trail and Green Mountain Nature Trail. In Chester there is a town pool you can access or check out Buttermilk Falls in Ludlow for waterfall/swimming adventures. In Springfield there is a pick your own farm-Wellwood Orchards for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, plums and cherries. For more outdoor adventures, bring your bikes, kayaks or golf clubs!
Fall is a time of wonder and delight in this quintessential Vermont town-perfect for leaf peeping, picnicking, apple picking, scenic train rides at Chester Depot (only footsteps away from Elm House) or enjoy the annual fall festival on the green in September.
In the Winter months, bring your ice skates, skis, snowshoes and snow boards! We are conveniently located near 5 of Vermont's finest ski resorts! (Magic Mountain, Bromley, Stratton, Okemo and Killington)
Anytime of the year is a great time to visit a maple sugar house, Mitch's Maples (less than a mile from our home) or the Vermont Country Store (less than 10 miles) or take a driving tour of Vermont's many covered bridges!
Be sure to check out the local dairy farm, Jersey Girls Dairy & Farm Store for fresh milk and dairy products or the nearby Farmers Markets in Ludlow and Londonderry.
For a more relaxing and rejuvenating adventure, spa services are available at Castle Hill Spa-an Aveda Concept Spa.
The Spring House Pool and Fitness Center at Okemo is another great place to unwind after a long day. Indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center.
DISTANCE FROM CARRIAGE HOUSE TO:
Grafton Inn-8 miles (12.8 km)
Magic Mountain Ski Area-13 miles (20.9 km)
Okemo Mountain Resort-15 miles (24 km)
Bromley Ski Resort-22 miles (35.4 km)
Stratton Mountain Resort-26 miles (41.8 km)
Killington Resort-29 miles (46.6 km)
Woodstock, VT-31 miles (49.8 km)
Manchester, VT-31 miles (49.8 km)
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport-Manchester, NH (MHT)-93 miles (149.6)
Bradley International Airport-Hartford, CT (BDL)-114 miles (183.4 km)
Boston, MA-136 miles (218.8 km)
New York City-249 miles (400.7 km)
Please note:
**There is a glitch on VRBO showing pool, hot tub, gym-we do not have these items, nor have them selected as an option**
We don't live on the property, but we have a caretaker nearby who can assist if needed. If an issue arises, please contact us right away so that we can solve it and you can relax + enjoy your stay!
We're only a text or phone call away!
You will find that cell phone service is sporadic in this southern region of Vermont-the Carriage House has a landline phone and long-distance service. (US & Canada)
In Summer months-we have a window unit AC-we do not have central air.