A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Patio
Barbecue grill
Refrigerator
Internet
Dryer
Onsite parking available
Explore the area
Strafford, VT
Ashley Community Forest
Place, Ashley Community Forest
8 min drive
Clover Hill Wildlife Management Area
Place, Clover Hill Wildlife Management Area
9 min drive
Quechee Gorge Bridge
Place, Quechee Gorge Bridge
37 min drive
Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
39 min drive
Where you'll sleep
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Entire 3bed/1bath Cabin on pond - Sleeps 5
Alton Pond is a privately owned, seven acre spring-fed pond with a beautiful earthen dam. We are at the top of the watershed and head water for the Fay Brook. The pond is twenty-five feet at its deepest point, and is home to migrating ducks, geese and stocked trout.
Summer (late May-early September) Explore the pond on any of our human-powered canoes. Dangle your feet in the water on the floating dock or hop in for a swim or watch the stars. For a quiet and shady picnic, you can walk or paddle down to Boles Beach, named for our wonderful neighbors. When you adventure out, be sure to visit the local farmers markets or our neighbors for essentials likes fresh vegetables, eggs or flowers.
Fall (mid-September to late-November) A wonderful and popular season to visit for the changing trees that reflect off the pond, migrating water fowl and the active trout making ripples. Locals festivals and apples picking are favorites, as well as hikes up to Kibling Hill.
Winter (December-February) We sleds and snow shoes you can use. If you enjoy cross-country skiing, we are 1/2 mile from a VAST trail crossing. Our local family ski resort, Quechee's (unaptly named) Suicide Six is just 25 minutes away, and Killington Ski Resort is 45 minutes away. The roads and driveway are plowed and well kept in the winter. Please only use a 4-wheel drive vehicle with appropriate tires for snow tires.
On the grounds just outside our cabin is a fire pit with benches and chairs and on a clear night the milky way and Big Dipper. We enjoy summertime fires and you are always welcome to join us for s'mores and a good possibility of music.
The Cabin
An airy great room features a new kitchen with floor to ceiling windows and sweeping views of the pond. Enjoy summertime meals on the large covered deck with grill and dining area. Rest, read and relax in one of three cozy bedrooms There is a full bathroom and a washer-dryer in master bedroom. The kitchen has everything needed to enjoy a long stay. If you have any special requests or needs, please be sure to let us know.
On the grounds just outside our cabin is a fire pit with benches and chairs and on a clear night the milky way and Big Dipper. We enjoy summertime fires and you are always welcome to join us for s'mores and a good possibility of music.
In winter, the cabin stays toasty with a wood-fire stove. If you are unsure or have never used a wood-stove, it is best to visit during warmer months.
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Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 1275530
Property # 1275530vb
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, a first aid kit 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
Strafford
Located in Strafford, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hughes Barn Museum and Day Breaks Glass Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Morrill Homestead and Thetford Hill Historic District. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
Clover Hill Wildlife Management Area - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
Quechee Gorge Village - 36 min drive - 36.1 km
Quechee Gorge Bridge - 37 min drive - 36.8 km
Dartmouth College - 42 min drive - 47.5 km
Getting around
White River Junction Station - 37 min drive
Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Worthy Burger - 20 min drive
Sandy's - 20 min drive
First Branch Coffee - 20 min drive
Tunbridge Fair Beer Hall - 16 min drive
Crossroads Bar & Grill - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Entire 3bed/1bath Cabin on pond - Sleeps 5 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Entire 3bed/1bath Cabin on pond - Sleeps 5?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Entire 3bed/1bath Cabin on pond - Sleeps 5?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Entire 3bed/1bath Cabin on pond - Sleeps 5?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Entire 3bed/1bath Cabin on pond - Sleeps 5 located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Clover Hill Wildlife Management Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kibling Hill Wildlife Management Area and Tunbridge Public Library. Joseph Smith Birth Place Memorial Visitor's Center and Baxter Memorial Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Chris Hudspeth
We love sharing the cabin and Alton Pond with people who appreciate nature and want a space to relax or having a working vacation. Chris is usually on-site from late spring (after mud season) to late fall and lives in our home (200 feet away) which also overlooks the pond. We have a young son and two cheery little dogs (Merlin and Flame).
Sashi is the best tour guide for hikes and Chris will help with directions, campfires, and s’more roasting techniques.
Why they chose this property
Alton Pond was built in 1965 and is a special place that we hope guests who stay find that being here opens something up inside of them - a creative spark, a new perspective, a renewed connection. Whether it is the constant flow of water, wind going through the trees or birds calling to each other. Every day is different and unique.
Japanese culture has a word for it: shinrin-yoku or "forest bathing"