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Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!

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A sign for Dark Horse Cottage with a white post and a circular signboard.
A bench by a stream in a wooded area with yellow leaves.
A compact living space with a kitchen, a dining area with a table and chairs, a red armchair with a decorative pillow, and a round table with apples and a small box.
A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, cabinets, and a coffee maker.
A wooden interior with a door, a poster, and a bench.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Reading, VT
  • Place, Mt Ascutney State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodstock Country Club
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodstock Town Hall Theatre
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

About this property

Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!

Welcome to Dark Horse Cottage. Our picturesque getaway in rustic Vermont, will greet you with views and sounds of the Reading River just outside your door. Our horse themed retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, with many adventures found under VT’s expansive skies. Whether it's summer or winter, the list is endless. Skiing, golfing, hiking, horse riding or fishing to name just a few. For the sophisticated palate, try farm to table dining, wine tasting, or a brewery/distillery tour. Enjoy it all, it's YOUR vacation!

Okemo Ski Resort - 25 min
Killington Ski Resort - 45 min
Saskadena Six Ski Resort - 22 min
Kedron Valley Stable -9 min
Green Mountain Horse Academy -7 min
Lake Echo - 20 min
Lake Rescue - 20 min
Coolidge State Park - 30 min
Downtown Woodstock-15 min
Downtown Ludlow - 25 min
Downtown Reading- 4 min
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3741559
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Reading

Located in Reading, this cottage is on a river. Phineas Gage Memorial and Middle Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Red Wagon Toy Company and Green Mountain Sugar House. Billings Farm and Museum and Union Arena Community Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Reading, VT

What's nearby

  • Mt Ascutney State Park - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Woodstock Country Club - 17 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Woodstock Town Hall Theatre - 18 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park - 19 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Billings Farm and Museum - 20 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 20 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ransom Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rock Bottom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Maple Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪South Woodstock Country Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eb Kinney Jr. And Son - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dark Horse Cottage: riverfront views?

As of Jul 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dark Horse Cottage: riverfront views on Jul 26, 2026 start from $220, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mt Ascutney State Park, Camp Plymouth State Park, and Echo Lake. Amherst Lake and Stoughton Pond Recreation Area are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the place and will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet. The house was well kept, tasteful, and comfortable. There's a nice little cafe across the street but my favorite part was falling to the sound of the stream right outside. Great place, will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 19, 2026
Thanks Timothy, really appreciate the review. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable, clean, cottage. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in and check out here was so easy! great proximity to okemo, it served as an awesome home base for my friends and I! I’d highly reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an adorable little place! The host was wonderful and we loved all the care put into every little detail from the decor to the outdoor area, this place had it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harminder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very good cozy location. enjoyed the privacy during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location! All we needed for a quick stop on our road trip. Even though there was a minor glitch with the door code, host was quick to respond and remedy the situation. Only thing I would suggest is take extra laundry pods with you! Only one is provided and there are no stores nearby. We booked this place with a wash/dry opportunity and we were disappointed that there wasn't more than 1 pod available, even for purchase as they had a "pantry" of other items available for purchase.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley E.

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

We really enjoyed our stay!

We loved our stay at the Dark Horse Cottage. It was close to everything we wanted to do. We loved being near the little creek. They thought of everything for amenities. It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

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

GMHA Horse show getaway

Perfect for a small group to stay for GMHA horse trials! Conveniently located and has everything you need! 7 mins from show grounds is unbeatable! Clean, great communication, and easy check in/out…Thanks for hosting!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sami G.

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

Adorable cottage

We had a great stay! The cottage is extremely clean and very well put together. Every amenity you could think of is there! They definitely thought of all of the little touches!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

Perfect for GMHA

We stayed at the Dark Horse Cottage for the June Horse Trials at GMHA! The spot was minuets away easy in and out, cozy good internet we used the grill and enjoyed the sitting area outside. Perfect for Mom, Dad and 1-2 kids. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2024
Thanks for the great review. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Perfect couples cottage

Really enjoyed our 3 nite stay while leaf-peeping. Cottage is quiet, cozy, clean and furnished with every amenity needed. Beds are both very comfortable. Owners easily accesible via text. Our stay here truly was one of the highlights of our 3 week trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2024
Thanks so much Laura. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Would love to have you again when you come for your next visit. Happy fall!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

Kaija family visit

We were visiting family to celebrate our daughter’s engagement and this house was a mile away from home base it was perfect in so many ways, comfortable and clean. We’ll be back thanks so much
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalton T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I were on a week-long Fall roadtrip in the northeast and this was our first stop for two nights. Such a nice, cozy & clean place to stay. The creek out back is magical. I sat out there for hours just listening to it. It’s about 10 miles away from Woodstock, VT. Can’t say enough good things about this place & will definitely try to stay here again one day if we find ourselves back in the area. The host was very responsive & the check-in/check-out process was easy. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My daughter & I had a truly wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage conveniently located to downtown Woodstock that provides a quiet place to relax among the trees next to a babbling brook. The horse theme throughout the cabin is charming but the impeccable attention to detail is unmatched. Anything and everything you could want or need for a comfortable stay is provided. There is even a heated toilet seat and a mini bar! And the host's binder of local recommendations offers something for everyone from skiiers to foodies to equestrians to weekend warriors to those who just want the perfect Vermont country getaway. Hospitality at the highest level...wholeheartedly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cozy, had good amenities, lovely surroundings, easy instructions and close to area attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Christopher L.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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