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Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival

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Exterior
Living area
Living room with wood burning fireplace
24 X 24 Family room with 65 inch TV, and Vermont casting gas stove
Large family room with gas fired stove

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Manchester Center, VT
  • Place, Lye Brook Falls Trailhead
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Battenkill River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stratton Mountain Resort
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

First Fl Bunk & Full

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

First Fl MBR with Deck

1 King Bed

Second Fl King

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Second Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Second Fl Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First Fl Jack/Jill Bath

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

Second Fl Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival

Nestled on a quiet road with Bourne Brook flowing through your backyard, this classic Vermont home is just 100 yards from the Lye Brook Falls Trail and Appalachian Trail. Savor breathtaking Green Mountain views in a serene, private setting, only two miles from downtown Manchester, five miles from the Dorset Summer Festival and Bromley Mountain Ski Resort, and a short 20-minute drive to Stratton and Magic Mountains.
This spacious retreat overlooks Bourne Brook and comfortably hosts up to 12 guests, featuring a large kitchen, great room with a gas fired stove, and a living room with a wood burning fireplace makes this home perfect for multi-family gatherings. The first floor boasts a master bedroom with a private deck and full bath, plus a second bedroom ideal for kids, featuring a full-size bed and bunk beds. Upstairs features another king bedroom with a sofa bed, two queen bedrooms, and a full bath. Relax on the expansive deck, or patio with a firepit, and enjoy the views of Equinox Mountain during warm summer evenings or cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace in the inviting, pine-walled living room on chilly winter nights. The great room, warmed by a Vermont Castings gas stove, offers a 65-inch TV and dining area, while a pool table awaits in an unheated upstairs room and a ping pong table in the basement. High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi and streaming TV keep you connected.
Experience ultimate privacy with the tranquil sounds of Bourne Brook and abundant wildlife in the neighborhood. Take a short stroll to Bourne Brook Falls to dip your toes in refreshing waterfall pools, or hike the nearby Lye Brook Falls Trail. Just five minutes from Manchester’s dining and shops, 5 minutes to Equinox Hotel, 15 minutes from the Vermont Horse Show and Summer Festival, and steps from Lye Brook Trail for direct hiking access. Bromley, Stratton, and Magic Mountains are within 5-20 minutes, with Okemo and Killington 25 miles away. Enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, or swimming and boating at Emerald Lake State Park, less than 15 minutes away, for year-round adventure. Check out http://www.manchestervermont.com/ or http://blog.northeast.aaa.com//?s=manchester+vt for what to do in Manchester.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke on the deck only.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Manchester Center

Located in Manchester Center, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Hildene and Dorset Playhouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Southern Vermont Arts Center and Vermont Summer Festival. Bromley Alpine Slide and Sugar Shack are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manchester Center, VT

What's nearby

  • Lye Brook Falls Trailhead - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Battenkill River - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hildene - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 25 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Mount Snow - 53 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Willoughby’s Depot Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zoey's Deli & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival on Jun 14, 2026 start from $453, 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 Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest and Lye Brook Falls Trailhead. Battenkill River and Manchester Designer Outlets are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect weekend in Vermont we stayed for a weekend wedding in October and the views were stunning. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an absolutely beautiful home. Plenty of space for our group, and a very convenient location. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim B.

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

This property met our needs for our short visit to Manchester.

This property is perfect for a family ski weekend or a week at the slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

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

Great location

Plenty of space, kids enjoyed the brook by the house. Close to downtown shops and Stratton. Our family and friends enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

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

Manchester get away

Nice place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie S.

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

Great time

Tons of space to hang out, very clean, has everything we needed. Such a beautiful place to stay walking distance from town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

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

Great Stay and location

This place is in great location, close proximity to town and many things to do. The location is remote enough to have privacy. It set close to a creek, so you have a nice white noise of running river in the background. The place is clean and well equipped for stay. It is a typical cabin, with all the necessary amenities and plenty of space for family and friends to stay. The bedrooms are generous in size and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Z.

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

Conveniently Located to VSF

The property was clean, well organized, and very centrally located. We will definitely be renting this property next year!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

Cozy and great location

The house had lots of space for the whole family and was conveniently located near town and skiing at Stratton. Gas fireplace in living room was nice touch for a place to hang out with games and tv. I'd stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Beautiful Comfortable House

We loved our stay. The house was well cared for and very comfortable. It was close to Manchester Center and not too far from Stratton mountain. We would happily go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

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

Great multi family trip!

The house was perfect for our family ski weekend. The layout is conducive to a big group and the bunk room was great for the cousins! Easy 10min ride to Bromley. Host was responsive and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Enrico F.

Great stay in a Great house

I recently spent a week in this beautiful house. I cant say enough good things about it. It is absolutely clean and stocked with all that you need. Very close to town and beautiful creek where we went swimming. The owner was the best and I would definently stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nechy S.

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

Spacious house and accommodating hosts!

We had a great time at this Manchester home. It was clean and comfortable, with loads of things for us all to do. Really feels like vacation! George was super responsive and answered our questions speedily throughout our stay. We loved the brook and made good use of it! Great place to stay, summer or winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan S.

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

Family wedding weekend

Beautiful property in a beautiful area. The only drawback to our stay was the toilet in the first floor bathroom was extremely slow and needed to be plunged if used.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

Horse show getaway

Lovely location, so close to the horse show and the town of Manchester which has so much to offer. Located on a nice quiet road we enjoyed walking to the river and the hiking after the show, views are amazing. House offers all you need in a home away from home, the back deck has a fantastic view of the river. Very happy, would recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lenny S.

Just as described

My friends and I had a great stay in Manchester. George's house was easy to access thanks to his directions and was exactly as described in the listing. It was also very conveniently located to Manchester Center as well as several hiking trails. Thank you George for your hospitality!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

neil g.

Great Manchester House

My grandchildren, wife and I had a real Vt. vacation at this terrific house with an even better location. Plenty of space but cozy around the fireplace. We know Manchester for over 30 years yet never got to this road so close yet so far! Great view of Battenkill River, tree lined walks and only 5min from downtown. Hope to go again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom G.

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

Sibling getaway

The house was ideally located for us to have plenty of hiking options within a few miles. Far enough from town to feel like you're out in the woods but close enough to be able to take advantage of what Manchester has to offer. The first floor bedrooms and bath were ideal for the person in our party who has difficulty with stairs. I particularly enjoyed sitting on the back deck and listening to the babbling stream nearby. Very relaxing. This was our second stay at this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric L.

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

Manchester - Ski Vacation

Location is great for access to Stratton & Bromley. Still convenient for Killington. Very quick to shipping and restaurants in Manchester. Some of the kitchen appliances were dated or challenging to use (toaster, oven). Kitchen floor very squeaky near the fridge.Showering required one at a time and no washing machine for enough hot water.Sufficient room for having guests for dinner or for gathering.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Amazing house and amazing stay!

Thank you so much, George, for your wonderful hospitality. This house is an absolute gem. My family and I enjoyed our stay, and the spacious 5 bedrooms were the perfect setting for us to host family and friends to join us. The great room is a perfect place to congregate- we watched the Superbowl on the giant screen tv. Second living room with wood fireplace was added bonus- no fighting with the kids over what to watch! Kitchen is perfectly stocked for all you need to make meals for the group. Bedrooms are very comfortable, and the soothing sounds of the Bromley Brook and gorgeous view made for the perfect stay. Can't recommend this place enough for those looking for a great time with a big group.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

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

Beautiful, peaceful location with lots of room

This was a great space for our family holiday vacation. Spacious and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great House Great Owners

This house was just as advertised. Great location, plenty of room, clean yet rustic. The hosts were super responsive and accommodating. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynn k.

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

Great weekend rental

Close enough to town, but still far away from the hustle and bustle. Great house with enough space to stretch out and relax!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Wedding weekend

We had a wedding to attend at the Equinox, it was only 6 minutes away! It was perfect for us!!! Plenty of room, nicely kept home, babbling brook/river, comfy beds! Would definitely return and would recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Great Stay

Second time staying here. Would book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by George DeVine

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Why they chose this property

Our home is situated on a private road with the Bromley Brook in our backyard, while a quintessential VT setting, we are only 2 minutes to downtown Manchester which offers upscale shopping and restaurants, perfect for the traveler looking to get away from it all without sacrificing the amenities of a metropolitan city.

What makes this property unique

We love the proximity to downtown Manchester, ski areas, and hiking trails with the sound of the brook in our backyard.

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