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Escape to your cozy 1-bedroom cottage near Kingdom Trails

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Ski-in/ski-out access
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Laundry room
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Kirby, VT

Place, Kingdom Trails
‪16 min drive‬
Place, Burke Mountain Ski Area
‪19 min drive‬
Place, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
‪19 min drive‬
Airport, Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Number of living rooms

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Escape to your cozy 1-bedroom cottage near Kingdom Trails

Stay in your own private little cottage with windows on all 4 walls. This unique property is the studio of Vermont/California artist, Meryl Lebowitz, and was created to have prime views of the painter's property. The Artist's cottage has it's own heating system, bathroom and kitchenette with electric fry pan, toaster, mini fridge, rice maker, crock pot, hot pot, coffee maker, microwave and a gas grille. Enjoy hanging out inside (bring your inner artist), or explore the trails that traverse the 40 acres. In the winter you can snow shoe or back country ski from the front door, In the summer enjoy the flowers, visit the cabin in the woods, hit targets with the bb gun, and make sure to have a camp fire.

We have 40 acres of off leash trails for your pets. Pets are not allowed to stay in the cottage alone. Please let us know before booking if you'll be bringing your dog.

Kirby is a scenic gem in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, bordered by Burke, Victory, Concord, St Johnsbury and Lyndon. The Cottage is 5 miles from East Burke, a village well known for it's ski area and biking trails, and 4 miles from Lyndon, home of Lyndon State College.

If you are looking for the true Vermont experience, this place is for you. The property is located on top of 40 acres, with views of Vermont's green mountains in all directions and not a road in sight. Bike or drive 5 miles on a scenic dirt road to East Burke Village, (connector to Kingdom trails about 2 miles our dirt road) surrounded by skiing and mountain biking trails. Or jump in your car and head out on the pavement to beautiful Lake Willoughby. If you're an artist, or just love beautiful places, there are plenty of gardens and stonewalls to sketch, paint or photograph, and some big trees to dream under.

My husband, and sculptor, David Tanych and I (Meryl Lebowitz) have been working on this property for the past 10 years. We designed and built all of the buildings, which include an art studio, woodworking shop, metal studio and house. I consider this compound our finest collaboration. We love having people connect with the property and encourage you to feel creative here! Bring cameras, sketch pads, notebooks...or just chill. It's fun to walk the trails and check out David's ponds at the bottom of our hill. If the cottage is full for your dates, send us a request. We may have something else available for your stay.

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Books, blocks, dress-up, art supplies available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$30 daily per pet. Please discuss before booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3515426

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lyndonville

Located in Lyndonville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Burke Mountain Ski Area and Hill Farmstead Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kingdom Trails and Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Great Vermont Corn Maze and Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.

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Kirby, VT

What's nearby

Kingdom Trails - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
Darling Memorial Park - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
Burke Mountain Ski Area - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum - 21 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cumberland Farms - ‬13 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
‪Hoagie's Pizza & Pasta - ‬14 min drive
‪Tamarack Pub & Grill at Burke Mountain Resort - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to your cozy 1-bedroom cottage near Kingdom Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Escape to your cozy 1-bedroom cottage near Kingdom Trails?

As of 26 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to your cozy 1-bedroom cottage near Kingdom Trails on 1 Jun, 2026 start from S$202, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Escape to your cozy 1-bedroom cottage near Kingdom Trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to your cozy 1-bedroom cottage near Kingdom Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to your cozy 1-bedroom cottage near Kingdom Trails?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to your cozy 1-bedroom cottage near Kingdom Trails located?

Located in the mountains, this Lyndonville cottage offering ski-in/ski-out access is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Kingdom Trails and within 12 mi (20 km) of Burke Mountain Ski Area and Great Vermont Corn Maze. Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery and Stephen Huneck Dog Chapel are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

carmen m.

17 May, 2026

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

The cottage was amazing, relaxing, clean, and well stocked. I absolutely did not want to leave and go home because we loved it so much. The walking trails along the property were lovely and the art installation pieces were interesting! The cottage was clean and well organized. We Loved sitting on the deck, taking in the view. I cannot wait to return!

Views from the deck to the other home and mountains

Wonderful location for snowshoeing

Beautiful property and location. So peaceful and great snowshoeing all around!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

8 Mar, 2023

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

Great place with fantastic views

We loved the property and views!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

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

Week stay while oldest son in MTB camp

We wanted to be close to the Kingdom Trails and have a dog friendly place. This worked out perfectly for our family. With the fast Internet I was able to work a couple of the days as well. The views are amazing, great outdoor space with many walking areas. It's also centrally located to many of the other towns and places we wanted to visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

3 Jun, 2024

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

Serene

The grounds with the landscape and fragrant flowers were picturesque. Very clean and just so peaceful. Had everything we needed. We loved it and can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

16 Jan, 2023

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

Magical cottage in the mountains

We couldn’t of been happier at this cozy cottage. When we arrived, the heat was on and everything was clean and well appointed. We spent four days exploring the region on skis, snow shoes, and yak tracks. We love this place and look forward to returning.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

18 Aug, 2025

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

Beautiful property that we were so blessed to have been allowed to share. Even in the heat, this little house was easy to keep cool. We were there for 6 nights and didn’t have any issues. I do like to cook most of our meals on vacation though, and that was a little difficult to do in the small kitchen space…but if that’s not an issue with you, give this place a shot. Great location, close to everything but peaceful and quiet for those of us who aren’t keen on staying in town. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

2 Oct, 2023

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

Great home

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

7 Oct, 2025

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

Beautiful setting, trails on site, fun sculptures scattered around the yard. Very clean and quiet, well built, lots of windows and nicely furnished. Really only a microwave and toaster to heat food, so bring prepared food (I brought soup) if you want to eat in. There are lots of nice restaurants within a short drive (20 minutes or less). And lots to do nearby - we did two hikes, both yielding beautiful views, and some biking. My brother dropped by for an evening and fell in love with the place and he immediately asked for all the info so he could rent for himself in the future. Had a nice conversation with the owner - very interesting people. Will definitely be back!

Some of the things you’ll see when walking around the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Dream property

Quiet, picturesque with gardens, art, and long views. The grounds are meticulously kept. Loads of room to roam with my dog. The cottage was comfortable, clean and well equipped. A perfect place to relax and “regroup”. I can not think of one thing that could make my stay any better. Highly recommend and hope I get back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

6/10 Okay

david l.

21 Feb, 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute art sudio/cottage beware small appliances

We sincerely enjoyed the property location and the amazing views. The studio cottage has a wonderful lay out. There is no real kitchen. Several of the small appliances are not worth attempting to use, including the microwave, coffee maker, and the toaster. Cleanliness could use some help in this cottage. There are clearly some small scrambling inhabitants in the attic of this cottage. Though we did not see them in our living space, we and one of our dogs could hear them at night.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb, 2021

Hi David. So sorry you had issues with the appliances. I’m never aware of problems unless guests mention them. We will check and replace. I’m not sure what to say about “cleanliness issues”, other than we will discuss with our cleaning service. Being in the country in the winter, it is impossible to keep little animals from seeking warmth. So sorry they awoke your dog.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary N.

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

Ridge Rd Cottage

We spent 4 days at the cottage on Meryl and David’s property. It was really quite lovely overall. The gardens and sculptures are really gorgeous and made the stay more memorable. The location is convenient to E. Burke and Lyndonville but about 14 minutes to Darling Hill area if you are coming up to ride Kingdom Trails. My comments on the rental are 1) there are only 2 coffee mugs so if there are more than 2 guests you may need to bring some, 2) the bathroom is very rustic and the shower is small even for a cottage in case that matters to you. Finally: the buildings are very close to one another and we could hear people talking in the other buildings. I was fine with that but people may want to know that they are very close together. But the bedding and linens were great and the cottage was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cody Jackman

I am an oil painter, who has been working as an artist for 30 years. David is a woodworker, and metal artist. Together we have collaborated on our property for 11 years. Recently, we have been spending our winters in California, perusing our art careers, returning to Vermont in time to plant the garden.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property with a vision of making it into a compound that would inspire creativity. It was a blank canvas with an incredible vista, except for the acres of clear-cut forest, which made it look as if a bomb had been dropped. First we cleaned up the land, which took a year, David built a barn to house our equipment on the second year, I started the perennial gardens, and together with our son, we began building the stone walls. The third year, my studio and David's woodshop were built, we then were able to work up here, while we lived off site. We began the house the following year, and David had the opportunity to build a structure with a rounded wall, the front wall of our house)....We lived in my studio for 6 months. Our first project in the house was an apartment, complete with David's beautiful wood cabinets and concrete counter tops. We lived there while we began working on the rest of our home.

What makes this property unique

Benefits? This compound is like heaven. Gardens, trails, firepits, a cabin in the woods, fresh air, no traffic, walking and running loops, privacy, organic veggies, beauty, beauty, beauty....

If you want to vacation in a rural area, you cant do better than this. And town is only 4 miles away.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living Room 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Escape to your cozy 1-bedroom cottage near Kingdom Trails

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House Rules

Children

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Important information

You need to know

About the area

Lyndonville

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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10/10 Excellent

carmen m.

carmen m.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Thomas C.

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Robin B.

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Wonderful location for snowshoeing

Scott R.

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Great place with fantastic views

Marc B.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

Claudia P.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Amazing views

Thomas L.

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

Weekend Getaway

Doug D.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Wonderful

Elaine P.

10/10 Excellent

chaula r.

NEK getaway

chaula r.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing Property

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

John K.