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Cool Barn renovation with views. 5 mins to hikes, restaurants, fishing and more!

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Side of the barn in winter
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View of living room from stairs
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Manchester, VT
  • Golf Club at Equinox
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Hildene
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Equinox Preservation Trust
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cool Barn renovation with views. 5 mins to hikes, restaurants, fishing and more!

Experience the Manchester area and all it has to offer in our converted barn on 6+ acres. Enjoy the mountain views or walk to Manchester Village. Scenic walks are available nearby. Find great hiking in drives as short as five minutes. Get on the slopes quickly at Bromley, Stratton and Magic Mountain. Mt Snow, Okemo and Killington are all close enough for day skiing. Check out cross-country skiing at Hildene or travel to Wild Wings in Peru and Prospect Mountain in Bennington. Cast your pole at the river down the street. Walk to Equinox for a cocktail around the outdoor fireplace or to the Taconic Hotel to grab a fantastic burger at the Copper Grouse. Walk up the street and treat yourself to one of the area's best meals at The Silver Fork.

Attending a wedding at the Equinox, Ekwanok Country Club, or Hildene? Our property is around the corner from the Equinox and across the street from the Ekwanok. We are a few miles from Hildene.

This converted barn, now a two-story apartment, is framed inside by the barn's original beams. Furnished thoughtfully, guests will encounter vintage rustic and industrial pieces complimented by new and antique mid-century touches. It is a perfect spot for a couple or two friends.

The first floor offers a soaring two-story ceiling, windows from floor to ceiling, and vibrant sunlight. A great room, the first floor has comfortable living and dining spaces, with a small kitchen.

Climb the steps to the very large loft bedroom and find a king bed, a seating nook for reading, a desk for working, a wardrobe, and a dresser. A small, updated, and functional bathroom sits off the master bedroom.

Enjoy multiple seating areas outside including s'mores around the Breeo smokeless wood fire pit.

Please note that the barn shares the 6+ acres with the main house. We may be staying in the house or have renters in the home during your stay. The barn is set off from the house and the property is such that you may never see people that are staying in the house.

We love children (we have four) but we are not comfortable with children under 12 staying in the apartment due to the loft bedroom. If you have children and are looking for a place to stay, please consider our 3-bedroom house. If you're hoping to stay with a larger group, we offer the house and barn for rent together.

Also, please note that per the description there is only one bathroom and it is on the second floor, and that we do NOT have air conditioning in the barn. This property also only accommodates two people.

https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p7303655

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Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Open loft bedroom is not suitable for small kids.
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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

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
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 first aid kit

About the area

Manchester

Located in Manchester, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museum of Creative Process and American Museum of Fly Fishing are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stratton Mountain Resort and Golf Club at Equinox. Sugar Shack and Vermont Summer Festival are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Manchester, VT

What's nearby

  • Golf Club at Equinox - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hildene - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Manchester Designer Outlets - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Equinox Preservation Trust - 11 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zoey's Double Hex - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Charlies Coffee H - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cool Barn renovation with views. 5 mins to hikes, restaurants, fishing and more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cool Barn renovation with views. 5 mins to hikes, restaurants, fishing and more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cool Barn renovation with views. 5 mins to hikes, restaurants, fishing and more!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cool Barn renovation with views. 5 mins to hikes, restaurants, fishing and more! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest, Museum of Creative Process and Golf Club at Equinox. American Museum of Fly Fishing and Battenkill River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julia H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay, good location

We had a
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The barn is beautiful and much more spacious than it looks in the photos. The property the barn is on is also beautiful, a short drive from the town center, and also close to cool sites to visit like the Lincoln House and many amazing hiking trains.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Barn is one of the best STR we have ever stayed at. Perfect for a couple, room enough to spread out. Very tasteful decor and great amenities. Area activities to check out; So Vt Arts Center, Hildene, and a little more of a drive Robert Frost Stone House in Bennington and King Arthur Flour (flagship stire) in Norwich. Favorite restaurant Silver Fork (IMHO one of the best restaurants in New England and the Restaurant at Hill Farm has the best pizza.
Hildene
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

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

Old world charm

Great secluded place. Very clean couldn't ask for more. Great central location. Close to restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Quiet VT retreat

We had great stay, the place was wonderful and we were lucky enough to have beautiful weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noah H.

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

Amazing place with great views!

This place was in a wonderful location, very clean and was everything it had shown it would be and more! Would highly recommend to anyone thinking about renting this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

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

Fantastic Place

Just about perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor Z.

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

Manchester get away

The location is awesome and super cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karlynn L.

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

Great place. Highly recommend to rent this beautiful place

Loved staying here. Close to everything in Manchester. Enjoyed the view and the furnishings were great. It felt like I decorated it and it was bright vs some other rentals that seemed like a camp (dark and not comfy furnishings)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Beautiful, quiet, clean, cozy

We had a couple of days to explore Manchester before joining another group, and this was the perfect home base - the bedroom was especially lovely, and felt like a spacious loft, private and airy and super comfortable. Our host was responsive and helpful, and it was a short easy drive to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

Beautiful Property

Will be my first choice when I return to Manchester. Beautiful property, very comfortable layout and great privacy from main property. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Sublime!

This spot in Manchester, VT is perfection! The decor is simple and warm, all the amenities were as described and the location is “just right” for a feeling of a cozy getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea G.

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

Peaceful

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George D.

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

Extra space

We rented the barn as an overflow space from the main house. The barn has everything you need and is a really cool spot to sit and view the entire property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

A clean break from daily routine

What you got here is the chance to pause, relax and rejuvenate. Located close, but not too close, to Manchester (VT), this cozy barn...loft is the perfect place to enjoy the best of Vermont. Good food, hiking and skiing spot, a stillness in the air that makes you feel just right. Highly recommend if you're into settling down and listen to the birds for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Better than pictures

Better than pictures. LOVED MOMA turkey and babies😄
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

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

A cozy getaway!

My husband and I loved our stay in the barn. We were looking for a spot in Manchester that would be close to everything but give us all the comforts of home, and we couldn't have found a better spot. The rooms are beautiful- filled with light, with wonderful views into fields, and everything we could need was right at hand. We'd love to return- it was such a restorative weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mali M.

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

Perfect cabin and location

We had a wonderful stay at the barn! It was true to the pictures and the location was beautiful. We loved starting and ending our days sitting out in the lovely yard/field listening to the river and nature around us. It's very close to the shops of Manchester and convenient for travel all over the area. The cabin itself was beautifully decorated, had all the amenities we could need, and was a truly special place to be able to spend a week. I highly recommend staying at the barn!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Really cool converted barn

The renovated barn was perfect for the two of us. It is beautifully decorated, and exceptionally clean and well-stocked. We even got to enjoy the wildlife as seven deer walked through the backyard on Sunday afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., Milton

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

Perfect location for two!

This place is a gem! The hosts couldn't be more helpful, especially right before the trip. It’s an interesting converted barn on a peaceful lot just outside the center of town. It was spacious, clean and well-equipped with everything you need in terms of space, kitchen items, etc. We were there for a winter ski weekend and it was perfect. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again, in any of the four seasons.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

A Restorative Getaway

We loved our stay at 2827 River Rd. in a restored barn that restored us between all the busy and noisy events of a wedding and in general, it was a perfect place for a mini vacation. Both the main living-room and bedroom were lovely open spaces, nicely decorated, full of light and at the same time very cozy! This VRBO provided everything we needed including a smart TV which treated us to the French Open on the tennis channel! Thank you so much for our restorative getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great location, comfortable stay!

My wife and I had a fantastic 2 night stay at this property. The location was convenient to town, though we spent much of the time hanging out around the fire pit on the lawn listening to the stream. The property was extremely peaceful and quiet, and we even had a visit from about a dozen turkeys out on the lawn. The barn is tastefully decorated, and the kitchen is just the perfect size for two. The bed and pillows were very comfortable - we both enjoyed a great night's sleep. We loved that there were staples in the pantry and shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom. It made traveling from out of town very convenient. My wife wrote this entire review, but I enjoyed the stay as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Lovely Converted Barn

Place is a lovely converted barn. Very quiet location with a lovely view. The bed was firm, large and very comfortable. The barn was also decorated very nicely. One downside was it was a little cold and drafty initially but the available space heaters helped. It was also unseasonably cold (-20 to -30) when we got there which I’m sure contributed. The owner was very responsive and checked in on us occasionally. We’d certainly stay there again. Perfect size for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Lovely and Cozy

We stayed at Jean and John's renovated barn for a weekend while we attended a wedding in Manchester. It's a very cool space -- cozy and comfortable with soaring ceilings, gorgeous views and a spacious loft bedroom. Perfect blend of rustic and modern -- with a minimalist Scandinavian feel. The king bed in the loft is super comfortable dressed with soft linens and extra layers if needed. Location is perfect -- private and out of the way but close to town and sights. There were guests staying in the main house while we were there but the distance from the house makes the barn private and quiet. Communication with Jean and John was great and prompt. Check-in/out was easy peasy and the house was sparkling clean with fresh water, condiments, coffee, tea, milk/cream and all the basics for self-catering in the well equipped kitchen. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaucqueta S.

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

About the host

Hosted by John and Jean

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John hails from Boston and Jean from Syracuse, NY. They live in the Boston area but come to Vermont as often as they possibly can!

What makes this property unique

We love the Manchester area throughout the year. There is so much to do in the area. We love the outdoors. There is also a really neat cultural scene in southern Vermont.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests