Renovated Church Sanctuary: Ski and Swim, Relax, Cook, Gather.

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A spacious living room with a red sofa, wooden dining table, and a large rug.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, and a large rug. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A living room with a television, a yellow armchair, a wooden table, and a red sofa.
A garden with various plants and flowers in front of a red house with a wooden door.
A red church with a bell tower, a green mailbox, and a red-leaved tree in front.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Dummerston, VT
  • Place, West River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Snow
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Stratton Mountain Resort
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Brattleboro

Located in West Dummerston, a neighbourhood in Brattleboro, this holiday home is in a rural area. Green Mountain National Forest and Rock River Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Scott Farm Orchard and Epsilon Spires. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center and New England Center for Circus Arts 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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Map
Dummerston, VT

What's nearby

  • West River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Stone Church - 9 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Green Mountain National Forest - 21 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Mount Snow - 34 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 45 min drive - 53.8 km

Getting around

  • Brattleboro Station - 11 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Vermont Country Deli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Church Sanctuary: Ski and Swim, Relax, Cook, Gather. pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Renovated Church Sanctuary: Ski and Swim, Relax, Cook, Gather.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Church Sanctuary: Ski and Swim, Relax, Cook, Gather.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Church Sanctuary: Ski and Swim, Relax, Cook, Gather.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Church Sanctuary: Ski and Swim, Relax, Cook, Gather. located?

Conveniently near to skiing facilities, this holiday home in West Dummerston is within 3 miles (5 km) of West River and Rock River Preserve, and is convenient for winter sports, such as sledging. Harris Hill Ski Jump and Scott Farm Orchard are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a wonderful property ! We loved every minute .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host. Eclectic and delightful space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

West Dummerston

We had a great time in Dummerston! The vrbo was amazing and not too far away from scenic areas and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Autumn haven

What a fabulous location! This was such a beautiful unique property. We loved all the artistic touches and how easy it was to entertain there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southern Vermont getaway

This unique property was a lovely stay and the perfect oasis to explore southern Vermont and western mass. Very tastefully renovated and appointed, the open floor plan is inviting and charming. Highly recommend!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's weekend

It was a perfect space to hang out and catch up with old friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vermont village

A well situated former church in a small Vermont village. Natalie did everything to help us to have a wonderful stay.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent space to cook, play games, and be with friends.

The Sanctuary is just that. A perfect place to regroup. Be with friends and family and enjoy a wonderful art filled space. Natalie was an excellent host and insured we had what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Church House

The Church House (as we called it) was an amazing space that held our family both physically and metaphorically with love. The space is open and gracious and the accommodations were very comfortable. This is truly a unique experience and one that I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique and Fun Experience

Had an amazing time staying in this refurbished Church!!! Huge open spaces and fantastic details to spend your time exploring. Everything was clean and fantastic. The landlord was very responsive to any questions I had. Would def recommend it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Experience

The sanctuary was an amazing and unique place to stay. So much detail and love has gone into the preservation and the artwork is just incredible. Every nook and cranny has an amazing piece of artwork and the structure is just incredible. Such an experience. Thank you for sharing your incredible VRBO.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VT at its most quirky and artistic!

Natalie’s home is a unique architectural, historical and artistic experience. The place is very fun and it’s exciting to cook on a giant ten burner antique stove just as it’s cool to shower in her bathroom finished in true artisanal tiles. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fun, Artsy, Clean and Comfortable

My husband and I loved spending the winter weekend at this fun and comfortable converted church with our 2 teenage daughters and a couple of their friends. It was the perfect retreat - spacious and warm (radiant heat in the floors works great). It has a large kitchen island and dining table for enjoying meals and several cozy seating areas for relaxing. Location was perfect. Mt Snow was only about 30 min away and Lots of good restaurants only 10 minutes away in Brattleboro.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for the lovely review, Tara. The church sanctuary has been a retreat for so many, and we love that people get so much enjoyment out of it. And you make the great point about its location which is really a win, close to the mountain for both winter and summer activity, as well as close to Brattleboro, one of the 8 best small town in America to live in! Great restaurants and art. It was wonderful having your family stay with us and we hope you will come again. Thank you for being great guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint and beautiful

Found it to be as described. Beautiful space, unique, quaint, loved the attention to detail, stained glass windows & artwork. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because we didn’t find the furniture comfortable. It could use some updating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Church Sanctuary Inn

We stayed at this beautiful home for three nights with friends and family, and it was truly a wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, we could feel the care and love that went into creating this space — it has such positive energy and thoughtful touches throughout.The house was beautifully decorated clean and well-equipped. The welcome binder was super helpful and answered all of our questions, making it easy to settle in and enjoy.We felt so comfortable and at home here, and really appreciated the opportunity to stay in such a special place. Thank you for sharing your labor of love with us — we had a fantastic time and would absolutely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This place is a gem. We were looking for a getaway that allowed us downtime, relaxation and was centrally located to our interests. (Outdoor activities) Not only did we have those needs met but the kitchen was well appointed and the space is so beautiful that it helped us recharge in ways we couldn’t have imagined. Natalie is a friendly, responsive and easy to work with host. We will be returning!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Unique property in a great location.

My family (including our two dogs) booked a post Christmas week vacation at the church. Was an easy experience with the owners from start to finish. They even came over to help dig my car out after some snow. The property itself was open and welcoming. Very unique! More than enough room for 3 couples. There is much to do in the surrounding area. Ski, hike or just enjoy the peace and quiet. Close enough drive to town for dinner or drinks. We had a wonderful time. Thank you Nick and Natalie, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
So great having you. Do come back. Doors are open!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Birthday

My partner is from Vermont so we selected a place where the family could gather to celebrate his father's 86th birthday. The home is full of art and lots of treasures to behold. There is a tenant downstairs, so be aware. There is a library/community space behind the home for extra parking and space for little ones to play. The rules are very specific so just check in with the owners beforehand if you have little kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fantastic Converted Church & Location

The church property is as amazing as it looks online: big, open space with two private bedrooms and a loft for the master suite. The upstairs bathroom with shower is literally a work of art, and the owner's art graces the home throughout. We also liked the small town very much, and our dog loved walking the adjacent playing field each day. Not much to criticize. The check-in process was bumpy but soon resolved; the refrigerator is located in the entryway, which is a bit of a pain; and the wi-fi was spotty throughout. But overall the place is extremely cool.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Tony, Thank you for being so gracious with the bumpy check-in while I was in Mexico! That was completely my fault and I now have better systems in place to be sure that the needs are met of my guests even if I am out of town. One of the gifts of living in this area are the friends and neighbors who make for a beautiful system of care for us all. As the world gets weirder, we will all need to rely on the network of trusted community for anything that arises, and I am blessed with those friends. I am so glad you appreciated the space. Its true the fridge is a little walk away. When I was renovating the church 25 years ago now, my partner at the time had a very hard time with the noise of the fridge reverberating in the open space, and so we put it there, and there it has remained. So we get sound, restful sleep as a trade off. And I have remedied the wifi. I don't know why it was giving you troubles that particular weekend. Thank you again for your stay and your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation in Brattleboro

The sanctuary is as advertised: striking in looks, very nicely appointed and quite comfortable. In addition, there is an impressive collection of interesting around around the home. I have to point out how responsive the owners are. The internet went out on a Sunday morning and Natalie was by to reset the modem in 15 minutes - incredibly thoughtful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

we'll be back

comfortable bed, comfortable couches, beautiful dining room table, quiet location, great kitchen...we'd love to return some day. Natalie was easy to communicate with and responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

This property is unusual in the best possible way. We--spouse and two teenagers-- stayed for a long weekend and came away relaxed and rested. Natalie was a helpful and accommodating host, who provided excellent tips about how to make the most of the natural beauty of the immediate area (short hikes and bike rides) and where to eat out. The living space is full of interesting art and books with several comfortable spaces to enjoy them and be together The location was very peaceful and quiet. We would definitely return and look forward to another chance to do so..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

A wonderful renovated church. So unique, peaceful and comfortable. Lots of room ! We walked everyday thru quiet peaceful areas a few yards from the front door. It’s so quiet I had the best nights sleep every night. Everything you need, well stocked kitchen for lots of dinner guests and the awesome stove/ oven, a chef’s dream. The minute I walked in I knew I made the right choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Still heaven on earth…

This is our third stay and it convinced us we love This area of Vermont so much, we bought our own home nearby!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a serene sanctuary

We enjoyed our weekend getaway. This is a very unique place. We enjoyed the open space andn high ceilings as well as thr kitchen. It was noce to also have a soaking tub. We felt that after our sray our mind, body, and spirit were restored.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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