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The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly

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A stone house with a red door, multiple windows, and a stone wall in front.
A stone house with a red door, a large tree in front, and a stone wall in the foreground.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a door.
Two wicker chairs with cushions and a small round table in a grassy outdoor area with trees and a large rock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Chester, VT
  • Place, Vermont Country Store
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, DaVallia Art & Accents
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bonnie's Bundles Dolls
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly

⭐️ 2022 Rockingham Old House Award ⭐️

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. The Cairn of Vermont is an 1840s stone house located in the sleepy remnants of Bartonsville Village, now part of Chester, VT. 20 minutes to skiing and hiking, biking and the great outdoors are all around you! Less than 5 minutes to Vermont Country Store and make your way home through the Bartonsville Covered Bridge!
The space
The Cairn has 4 bedrooms- 1 with queen bed and 3 with full size. There is a full bath with laundry downstairs and a half bath upstairs. The Cairn has a small open kitchen-eating-living room with propane (wood) stove. I love children and look forward to hosting them soon with their adults, however that is postponed as of now as the kitchen setup has open shelves on the island which would make it difficult with children. Kitchen rehab coming soon so please check back if you are traveling with your littles!
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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
Just be mindful of current open shelving in island
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3807448vb
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

About the area

Chester

Chester is home to this cottage. Crown Point Golf Course and Magic Mountain Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Vermont Country Store and DaVallia Art & Accents. Bonnie's Bundles Dolls and Vermont Museum of Mining and Minerals are also worth visiting.
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Chester, VT

What's nearby

  • Vermont Country Store - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • DaVallia Art & Accents - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Bonnie's Bundles Dolls - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Bellows Falls Opera House - 16 min drive - 20.0 km
  • North Walpole Village Park - 16 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Bellows Falls Station - 13 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Country Girl Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sumner House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪House of Pizza - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly located?

Situated in Chester, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Vermont Country Store, DaVallia Art & Accents and Bonnie's Bundles Dolls. Saxtons River Recreation Area and My Minds Design are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even prettier than pictured. Very comfortable and dog-friendly. We enjoyed staying here and liked how old-fashioned it was, while still being comfortable and easy to navigate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarver S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming old home in the perfect location. Host was great with communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, nice yard, and very quiet. The home has real potential but needs some TLC to realize it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely beautiful - Check in super easy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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

Excellent Rural Location

We very much enjoyed our stay in this historic, architecturally significant home. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stone house on about 1 acres of grass. Quiet setting but still close to attractions. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Clean. Easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sahil J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Cairn was fantastic! We had a weekend family getaway during a recent arctic front and we were so cozy in the cottage. The kitchen is very well-equipped with all the pots/pans, utensils, and other accessories you could ask for. The rooms are well-sized and comfortable. The host, Felicitie, was extremely responsive to questions and flexible with any requests. We will certainly hope to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Beautiful cottage

It’s like stalling back in history. From the yard to the stone cottage, it’s so wonderfully comfortable. We really enjoyed our time as did our two dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke N.

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

Very Cozy Spot

Close drive to Okemo. Quiet area. Very nice place to spend a weekend. Only con: Bottom floor is a bit drafty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

July 4th

Beautiful cottage with a picturesque yard and patio, I went alone with my dogs for the holiday weekend to sightsee and relax and it was perfect I’ll be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Lovely comfortable and roomy

We went skiing at Okemo which was about 25 minutes away
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel V.

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

Vermont early summer vacation

We love the Cairn. Beautiful, updated stone house on a quiet road with friendly neighbors. The location midway between Belliws Falls and Chester is convenient.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Cozy Comfortable Cottage

We started 2 nights while skiing at Okemo. It was a nice warm cozy spot to relax at the end of the day. Loved that it's a historic stone structure as well. Not to mention the covered bridge that you drive through on the way!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Wonderful and Unique Home

Property was in a great location for exploring the area. Located in a quite neigborhood making it great to get a morning or evening walk in. The home is well maintained and had everything we needed to enjoy our week. The character of this home is simply amazing!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli P.

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

Friends Winter Getaway Weekend

Everything was wonderful from the very beginning… The ease of booking, payment, check-in, property, check out, it was all perfect! The house was in a great neighborhood, very quaint, and just the perfect size for the six of us. Well maintained and clean, had everything we could possibly need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy h.

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

Family Vacation

This property was exactly as pictured and the owner was quick in communicating with us in both getting needed information to us and responding to any concerns we had. We enjoyed looking up the history of the cottage's stone work and everything about our stay here and in this lovely town. Very charming and well maintained property. We look forward to possibly staying here again if our future travels bring us back through Chester, VT.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

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

Cute, cozy, stone house, great host!

We had a lovely time staying in the old stone cottage. It was charming and comfy. We had a great time exploring the area, and enjoyed Vermont Vines wines and burgers very close by. Also MacLomain's Scottish pub in Chester. Grafton is a short drive away. Nice location. And the host was very friendly and accommodating and easy to communicate with. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Lovely cottage

Had a wonderful stay and romp in the spring snow. Probably the best appointed kitchen we've experienced so far. House is full of character, quirks and picturesque surroundings as well as thoughtful elements for both humans and canines. Perfect location for exploring, skiing or good old relaxation. Loved the streams, covered bridge and variety of eggs available up and down the road!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cairn is exactly as described in the listing, which is a great thing to find. Do actually read it and make sure it's right for what you want. It was perfect for us, but would definitely not be right for anyone with small kids or mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta R.

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

Charming House in Beautiful countryside

We stayed over Feb break hoping to hit up the ski slopes with the kids. However, there was a big storm that dumped a lot of rain/ice and after was subzero temps and very windy, so we ended up inside a lot more than expected. The house is well equipped and everything we needed was there - including an immersion blender! The bedrooms were comfortable and the fireplace in the living room was splendid while the storm raged. It was tough to get the garbage to the garbage can as the snow plow piled up the snow in front of it. We were fine to shovel as needed to make it manageable. We love coming to Vermont and would definitely like to return in summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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