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Home with a spring-fed pond and mountain view.

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Two blue Adirondack chairs on a wooden dock overlooking a calm lake with a rainbow in the distance and autumn foliage.
A house with a sloped roof and a small porch, surrounded by trees and a pathway leading to the entrance.
A serene lakeside scene with a wooden dock and chairs, surrounded by trees and a sunset.
A pond with a stone frog sculpture, a wooden dock, and a house in the background.
A narrow hallway with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Green Mountain National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Manchester, VT
  • Place, Green Mountain National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Golf Club at Equinox
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hildene
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Manchester Center

Located in Manchester Center, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Bromley Mountain Ski Resort and Stratton Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Green Mountain National Forest. Southern Vermont Arts Center and Sugar Shack are also worth visiting.
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Map
Manchester, VT

What's nearby

  • Green Mountain National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Golf Club at Equinox - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Southern Vermont Arts Center - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Hildene - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 32 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home with a spring-fed pond and mountain view. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Home with a spring-fed pond and mountain view.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home with a spring-fed pond and mountain view.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home with a spring-fed pond and mountain view.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home with a spring-fed pond and mountain view. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Green Mountain National Forest and Hildene. Equinox Preservation Trust and Golf Club at Equinox are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little brown house, wonderful stocked refrigerator. The host even had farm fresh eggs from the back chicken coop. My grandson loved the koi pond. Would do it again, pet-friendly, absolutely. Thank you very much, Jeremy, for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in this gorgeous place. We were comfy, delighted by the scenery, and pleased with the location. The house was clean, and the "breakfast included" piece was much more than we expected. Communication was easy; our dog was welcome, and we had everything that we needed (including material to use the fire pit under the spectacular stars). We were grateful to get to be in this setting, and I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property. The view of the pond and distant mountains was stunning. Jeremy provided us with breakfast eggs from his own chickens. Lots of snacks, coffee, milk, creamers, and condiments. He supplied plenty of nice thick towels and the bed was extremely comfortable. We could not have asked for a better host and stay. Thank you Jeremy! Bob
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cottage. The beds are super comfy. The kitchen was stocked with great snacks. Convenient location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and cozy. Loved the property! Jeremy provided fresh eggs from his coop, bacon, local coffee to brew, and so much more in the kitchen. The bed was comfortable. Everything we needed for our visit. We loved meeting Dakota the dog, and feeding the koi fish! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our trip in Vermont this past week in the Brown Guest House. Jeremy was a great host. The kitchen was stocked with snacks and breakfast foods, including fresh eggs from his own chickens. We met and played with his friendly dog, and for us that was a highlight of our trip. The house is cozy, and what we wanted in a getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Felt very private even though the owner is next door you would never know he was there. Amazing little space with great views! Other reviews mentioned well stocked fridge and cabinets and it was even more above and beyond then I would have thought! I would definitely not stay anywhere else if I come back to manchester!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has such a stunning back yard. The little house was very cute although it needs a bit of TLC in a couple of places. Otherwise, it was comfortable. The host was wonderful and he left us so many nice additions such as farm fresh eggs, snacks, coffee and fresh flowers. Manchester is pretty and a quaint, quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeremy is the most friendly host and his dog Dakota is the cutest! The cottage looks exactly like the photos and all the food you see in the photo of the fridge is really there. Getting to feed the koi was an added bonus. There is nothing we lacked during our stay. The Mountain View is awesome and it’s so close to shopping stores and fine dining restaurants! Getting to bring our dog was another bonus. I totally recommend this little brown cottage and we plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay immensely especially the the koi pond and the Vermont landscape including the farm. Jeremy is a wonderful host. We were not prepared for how well stocked the refrigerator was - the very fresh eggs were really a treat. Thank you very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wanted an affordable place we would feel comfortable bringing our 6 y/o and aging dogs to, and this was perfect. Honestly, if the host, Jeremy, and his pup, Dakota, weren't so charming..well, I'd probably still give it 5 stars, but they truly made the trip a memory to cherish. And the generously-stocked kitchen when we arrived almost had me shedding tears of gratitude! The town and surrounding area provided so much to do and I regret we only checked a handful off the list. Definitely visit the playable pinball museum and get yourself bread and treats at Earth Sky Time up the road. And make reservations at The Crooked Ram or you will never, ever get to eat there (like us ). We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Let me start by saying Jeremy was very nice and it showed he wanted you to have a nice stay. He went out of his way to leave food for you (full breakfast and snacks), plenty of toiletries and paper goods. He answers questions quickly too.The view and koi fish were great!The place needs some attention. The livingroom furniture is fine, bed and bedding comfy. However, bathroom is in need of renovation badly. It's very warn. Kitchen is functional but also needs updating. Windows were hard to open and close because they were old and rotted.I did inform Jeremy after our visit of some things he let go. He was quick to reply about replacing some pans in the kitchen and new towels because the others didn't absorb water at all. He does care.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great. Close to town and the koi fish pond was lovely. Even though we didn't take much, we appreciated the stocked fridge and snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here. The host is fantastic and the house is fully stocked. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin n is more than a place to stay. It is a relaxation destination. The Host provides all that is needed for a full breakfast including fresh eggs directly from his own chickens. The koi pond is mesmerizing. And then when you do decide to see the surrounding area you are not far from town or hiking. I really recommend this cabin if you are look to relax not far from the beaten path.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in this sweet little cottage for the weekend. Cottage is clean and extremely well equipped. Host goes above and beyond stocking the kitchen. Fresh eggs included. The pond is stocked with coi and he supplies fish food. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it, a really beautiful property! A great deal, great communication, more stocked than any VRBO I've ever been in, - including multiple fresh fruits, zip locks, coffee & creamer, eggs, bacon, etc. Pet friendly was a big bonus for us, the koi fish and sunsets/sunrises and rainbows made it so special. This is a place I could photograph again and again and it'd never get old. It made the downtime from exploring really awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great place for a long or short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The food availability was spectacular and a wonderful surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a joy this place is! Beautiful views, nice patio to view the mountains and pond. We felt so welcome. We were surprised to find the fridge stocked and a plethora of snacks and food for breakfast. We absolutely loved the koi fish pond, and love having the opportunity to feed the fish at the dock. Such a neat experience. Many birds in the back to watch and listen. There is also a path to a chicken coop in the back yard (it was quiet, but fun to walk over to it). It is a 5 min drive to the start of the trail to Equinox Summit, and 15 min to some other good trails. Can’t say enough good things.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little place!

Cozy and charming, clean and comfortable with lots of little extras!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend get away

Perfect stay for small family’s and couples. Great close location to Manchester.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a stunning property! We stayed for over a week and it was perfect! Great location and the house had everything you might need. Jeremy also included fresh eggs and other breakfast items which made us feel extra cared for!I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little cottage

We had a good stay here . Its a good location with a nice view
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Cute spot - fantastic host! Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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