Two Beautiful and Private Suites Next to Equinox Hotel and Resort
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
The beautiful and historic Skinner Cottage (1802), home to Richard Skinner, the 9th Governor of Vermont, is very close to - just two doors from - the famous Equinox Hotel and Resort in the picturesque village of Manchester, Vermont.
The entire third floor 1,200 sq feet of the Cottage has its own entrance and is a lovely two-bedroom suite with a private bathroom, eat-in kitchen, family room with a cozy stove, and lovely window seat with views over Vermont's most quintesential Main Street.
The Carriage House is a separate 800 sq foot 2nd floor apartment with a private bathroom, eat-in kitchen, family room with a cozy stove, and looks over a newly landscaped garden with mountain views.
The Cottage Apartment-Suite and Carriage-House Apartment-Suite are equipped with all linens, tableware, air conditioning and cable TV.
Stroll along the historic marble walkway and visit the numerous shops, restaurants and various points of interest in this wonderful four season resort community.
I recommend you take a 'Google' at the house: ...: You can quickly take a look at this beautiful house ... by entering Google Maps (in your search), entering '3505 Main St, Manchester, VT 05254', clicking on 'more' and 'street view' ... this way you can see the fantastic, quintesential Vermont village location near the Equinox Resort Hotel ... the beauty of the property and the street ... even 'walk up and down the street' on the site ... there are also some lovely high resolution photographs all within 100 yards of, or right outside, the house.
Brief history of the house - Skinner family:: Richard and Mary Skinner originally built the Skinner Cottage in 1802. Richard was a probate judge in Manchester, Vermont. The courthouse where he served is within walking distance of the house opposite the Equinox Hotel and Resort. Richard Skinner was later elected to the US Congress, was the 9th governor of Vermont and subsequently served as the State’s Chief Justice.
The Skinner family included a son Mark who became famous in his own right as an eminent citizen and public servant in Chicago and in whose name a public school is named to this day in recognition of his leadership setting up the Chicago public school and library system. It is Mark’s daughter who funded, in Mark’s honor, Manchester town’s public library to the left of the house, shortly past the Equinox Hotel and Resort, on the street junction.
Brief history of the house - Pew through Taylors: More recently (since the early 1900’s) the Pew family were decades long owners of the “Skinner Cottage”. Mary Ethel Pew was one of four children of the founder of Sunoco. She and her siblings founded the nationally and internationally influential Pew Charitable Trusts, a NGO founded in 1948 and now a multi-billion dollar philanthropic foundation whose mission is to serve the public interest, improve public policy and civic life.
The house has since had few owners. Ms Newhouse who did much to renovate this historic mansion (and others on Main Street), a caterer who enlarged the rear of the house, and a headmaster and his wife, who previously owned the Ethan Allen Inn nearby Arlington.
The house is designated historic by the Manchester Historical Society, within the Manchester Village Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
The current owners of Skinner Cottage, the Taylor family, have a decades long relationship with Manchester.
Property Type
- Apartment
- 1200 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Low Allergen Environment
- Pets Not Allowed
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Bedroom
- 1 queen
- Bedroom
- 2 twin/ single
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom
Other Amenities
- Next to Equinox Hotel and Resort for additional amenities for a fee.
Entertainment
- Books
- Television
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
Theme
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
Attractions
- Museums
- Theme Parks
- Churches
- Autumn Foliage
- Pond
- Coin Laundry
- Live Theater
- Forests
- Recreation Center
- Library
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Botanical Garden
Car
- Recommended
Leisure Activities
- Walking
- Horseback Riding
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Outlet Shopping
- Bird Watching
- Paddle Boating
- Sledding
- Antiquing
local services and businesses
- Groceries
- Medical Services
- Laundromat
- Massage Therapist
- Fitness Center
- Babysitter
Location Type
- Mountain
- Resort
sports and adventure activities
- Freshwater Fishing
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Ski Privileges Optional
- Equestrian Events
- Hiking
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Swimming
- Roller Blading
- Ice Skating
- Fly Fishing
- Water Tubing
- Rafting
- Tennis
- Mountaineering
- Golf
- Cycling
Arrival Day
- Flexible
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Dining Area
General
- Local Activities Guide
- Iron & Board
- Air Conditioning
- Towels Provided
- Wood Stove
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Parking
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Wireless Internet
- Shampoo
- Linens Provided
house cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Oven
- Freezer
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Stove
- Blender
- Cooking Utensils
Reviews
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We had a great time
We had a great time
- Guest Franklin D.
- Date of stay 11/21/12
- Review Submitted 12/17/12
A roomy, very well kept suite in the heart of Manchester.Wonderful value. Looking forward to our next stay.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Excellent value and perfect location
Excellent value and perfect location
- Guest Joseph R.
- Date of stay 10/07/11
- Review Submitted 10/21/11
The accommodations were perfect. Just as described. We will be happy to use this rental property again in the future.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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love this place!
love this place!
- Guest ces
- Date of stay 06/02/11
- Review Submitted 06/07/11
I stayed in the third floor apt of the Skinner House while in Manchester on business. I was totally happy with the location, condition of the apt and thought the value was incredible. The yard was amazing, the apt was immaculate and there was plenty of space for 3 adults. Reliable wireless internet was very important to me on this trip and unlike many moderate to expensive hotels, we had no problem at all connecting. I travel to Manchester a few times per year and would absolutely return to the Skinner House!Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.
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Great Apartment
Great Apartment
- Guest Happy in Manchester
- Date of stay 12/27/08
- Review Submitted 01/06/09
Stayed here for a week with my wife and 2 teenagers. This apartment has almost everything you could ask for, large rooms, very clean, short walk to town center, close to ski areas and great resturants. I say almost because thers no on site laundry. The best asset to this great apartment are Sandy & Ray the owners who live down stairs. They made our stay great with helpful hints on things to do, see and places to eat. We all loved it!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Great Place, Great Owners
Great Place, Great Owners
- Guest KATHYM
- Date of stay 10/12/08
- Review Submitted 12/15/08
Stayed there during the fall colors. Very nice place and great owners. Clean, nice and warm. They new the best places to eat and what to see besides the fall colors. Would definitely recommend this to fellow travelers. Plenty of room to spread out with two couples. Would like the second bedroom which is a twin room made into a king when you know you have two couples staying there. It can always be moved back for two kids. Just keep that in mind. kathyRecommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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great family vacation
great family vacation
- Guest famoffour
- Date of stay 07/13/08
- Review Submitted 07/22/08
My husband and I with our 2 kids stayed for 6 nights and had a wonderful time. The apartment was a great size and had everything we needed. It was very clean. The location was great and the owners (who lived downstairs) were extremely helpful and gratious. They even gave us a list of ideas for things to do that weren't in the usual travel books which made our experience there unique.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| All year Apr 1 - Jul 4, 2013 2 night min stay |
$230 | $230 |
$460 | $1200 | $3200 | |
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Extra Nights: $230 |
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Notes: See 1- and 2-bedrooom rate ranges below. Rates may be negotiable depending on length of rental. |
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Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency ($) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
Additional information about rental rates:
Fees and Taxes:
- Tax Rate 10%
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Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
Owner info
Contact us
- Primary: +1 917 6897907 Vermont
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Photos
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Skinner Cottage - historic residence of 3rd Governor of Vermont
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3rd Floor Apartment Master Bedroom
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3rd Floor Apartment Sitting Room to kitchen view
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Back garden - view (from 1st floor rental)
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Parking next to private entrance
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Skinner Cottage on right under shade of maple trees
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Carriage House Living Room
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3rd Floor Apartment Living Room
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3rd Floor Apartment 2nd Bedroom with two twin beds
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3rd Floor Apartment Front window bench
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Carriage House - view (from Main House 1st floor rental patio)
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Skinner Cottage with Equinox Hotel & Resort very nearby
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Marble sidewalk + stores opposite Equinox Hotel near Skinner Cottage
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Carriage House Bedroom (dining area and kitchen on the right)