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Onion City Retreat: a place to relax and rejuvenate.

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Property grounds
Room
Private kitchen
Pull the kitchen table out and find a bench, making this a table for 4 or 5.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Winooski Falls Mill District
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Winooski, VT
  • Place, Champlain Mill
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Vermont
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Michael's College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Onion City Retreat: a place to relax and rejuvenate.

Welcome to the Onion City Retreat, where Winooski is waiting for you at this charming 2-bedroom apartment. Winooski got its name from the Abenaki dialect and means “where the wild onion grows.” Inside, guests will find one bedroom with a soothing space featuring a king bed and the other bedroom with a full-size bed. You will also have a living room with a convenient full-size Murphy bed. Climate control keeps the apartment pleasant year-round with heating and AC. On a warm day, relax on the large back deck with views of Camel's Hump and UVM. Cozy up on the couch to read a book or watch a movie on cool weather days. Regardless, whether you’re unwinding after a day of exploring or enjoying a quiet morning, this terrific spot feels like a true home away from home. Our place is equipped for both long or short stays to make your holiday one to remember. Featured artwork by a local artist is available for purchase.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Service animals only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please tie up trash from the bathroom and kitchen and leave it on the side porch.
Please leave all used linens in the bathroom.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5001155vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Winooski

Located in Winooski, this apartment is in the city centre. Saint Michael's Playhouse and Royall Tyler Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Church Street Marketplace and Champlain Mill. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Centennial Field or Patrick Gymnasium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Winooski, VT

What's nearby

  • Winooski Falls Mill District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Champlain Mill - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Vermont - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Saint Michael's College - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Centennial Field - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 15 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Morning Light Bakery - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Onion City Retreat: a place to relax and rejuvenate. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Onion City Retreat: a place to relax and rejuvenate.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Onion City Retreat: a place to relax and rejuvenate.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Onion City Retreat: a place to relax and rejuvenate.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Onion City Retreat: a place to relax and rejuvenate. located?

Located in the heart of Winooski, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Winooski Falls Mill District and University of Vermont. Church Street Marketplace is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay large sun lit quiet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay over!Clean, comfy, cozy stay!Great location to local eats n bev.Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2026
Thank you, Amy! You two were wonderful guests! Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a quick getaway… clean and a great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2026
Thanks, Michelle! So glad you had a nice visit!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kryssi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice for a quick nights stay. Quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2026
Thank you, Kryssi!
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was a very nice stay! Place was clean, the host left great dinner recommendations, we were provided accommodations to do laundry while there, and it was quiet/peaceful! The only downside for us was that there was not AC even though it was mentioned in the posting - fortunately several standing fans were provided and it was cool outside so we were able to sleep with the windows open. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Hi Katie! We are very sorry about the a/c. We knew it was going to cool down during your stay, so we didn’t install them yet. I’m so glad you had a nice visit and would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place. Very clean and had everything we needed for a short or long stay. I will definitely be staying here again because it is close to the city of Burlington and not a far drive from ski resorts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thank you, William! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a nice visit. Please come stay at Onion City Retreat again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our visit to the Onion City Retreat! Laura is an excellent host, and the apartment is lovely, spacious, clean, well-equipped, and located very conveniently in Winooski. The view of UVM and Camel's Hump from the relaxing deck is terrific. We enjoyed the entire experience, and we look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was wonderful. Very accommodating host, clean and cozy, with terrific views. Perfect proximity to Burlington, etc. Would definitely stay again; highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review, Curtis! We greatly appreciate how neat you left the apartment. We would love to have you stay at OCR again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gibson L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura was an excellent host! The apartment was very close to Burlington and made for easy travels. My partner and I had a great stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Thanks so much, Gibson! We’re so glad you had a nice stay - come visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little apartment! Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2026
So glad to hear that! Thank you for leaving it in such great shape!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice apartment! Clean. Comfortable bed. Great location. Off-street parking was a plus. Would rent again without hesitation if I find it available when I need to be there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great find! With a perfect location, easy parking, and a beautiful place you will not regret choosing the Onio City Retreat for your visit to the Burlington area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Thank you, Danielle! We were so happy to host you and your guest! We greatly appreciated how well you took care of our apartment. Please visit us again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice apartment. A little dated but very clean and in a good location. Worked well for us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2026
Thank you for visiting us, Cheryl!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was amazing and Laura could not have been more helpful and responsive. We would absolutely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Elizabeth! We’d love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura was a great host! Her Onion City Retreat was clean, comfortable, and was perfectly located close to Burlington and the mountains for some skiing. We would be happy to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
We're so happy that you had such a nice weekend! You were a wonderful guest - we greatly appreciate how neat you left the apartment! We would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Low key, out of the way spot within close driving distance to Burlington downtown and campus. Ideal place if you’re in town for a show or to see your college kids for break. Check in was easy and the host was quick to reply. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2026
Thank you, Andrew! We’re so glad you had such a nice time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as explained. Very convenient to downtown Burlington. Warm and cozy plenty of heat . Clean surroundings , ample parking . Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We appreciate your communication and how tidy you left OCR for us! Please stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect spot for a night out in Burlington! Amazing location. Lots to do in the area. The apartment was bigger than I expected and we had plenty of room to relax after a long day out. Any question I had Laura was quick to answer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Thank you, John! You were the perfect guest! We so appreciate the care you took of our place. We'd love to host you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

sharon k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fine, but the stairs need some work
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Glad you had a nice visit, Sharon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Minnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura was a great host! Friendly, helpful, easy to communicate with! The rental was perfect for myself and my friend as a basecamp to rest and catch up while visiting to Burlington to deal with some family matters. Great location and truly beautiful views over Winooski and Burlington!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind words, Minnalou! It was wonderful to host you, and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was clean and in a quiet area, it perfect to work from for a week. The kitchen was well equipped, they even supplied all hand soap, dish soap, salt, black pepper, oil, coffee for the first morning. The shower came with shampoo, conditioner, soap and had a hair dryer. There was a desk in one of the bedrooms that I could work from, internet was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you for your kind words, Maria! It was a pleasure to host you for the week. Please visit us again! Warmly, Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot to stay for a Vermont getaway weekend! Laura was friendly and easy to communicate with. The location is close to 88 for easy access to other parts of the state, but the center of Winooski had everything we needed as well! A nice quiet neighborhood with clear instructions on how to access the space. The apartment was clean and tidy and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. Would highly recommend Laura’s place in Winooski!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind words, Caitlin! It was a pleasure to have you as a guest. We welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment was clean and very comfy! The first day we noticed some ants, but the hosts were very responsive and quickly placed ant traps for us while we were out. The ants cleared up overnight and we didn't notice them again! Communication was great and the host was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! The host was very attentive and the place had everything we needed to be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful and the host was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2026
Thank you, Katie! We hope to host you again!

About the host

Hosted by Laura

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We are both originally from New York State and landed here about 30 years ago. We are so proud to call Vermont home! We love the outdoors: hiking, biking, kayaking, snowshoeing, and more. We also love to travel and explore restaurants, breweries, and cafes. We are so excited to have you stay at the Onion City Retreat!

Why they chose this property

We lived in a neighboring town for years and once we became empty nesters we knew we were ready to move on. We love living in a city where we can walk to anything we need. We not only have our Airbnb in Winooski, but live here as well.

What makes this property unique

The apartment is its own unit, so guests essentially have their own home. It boasts a large deck with beautiful views and has a private backyard as well. We are just a 10 minute walk to the circle, and less than a 5 minute drive to I89. It is the perfect location!

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