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Your vacation spot in the beautiful NE Kingdom of VT. Great views/very private.

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A room with a view of a wooden deck and trees.
A room with a stone fireplace, a bookshelf, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are multiple windows providing a view of trees and a forest.
A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
With mountain views, this vacation home accommodates 11 guests across 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It features a private pool and outdoor areas with a patio and deck. Families can enjoy nearby fishing, canoeing, and game walks, along with attractions like Shadow Lake and the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available

    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Toys
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Greensboro, VT
  • Place, Shadow Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Bread and Puppet Theater
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Caspian Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2nd Floor Rear Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ground Floor King

1 King Bed

Ground Floor Singles

3 Single Beds

Main bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

1st Floor Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ground Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your vacation spot in the beautiful NE Kingdom of VT. Great views/very private.

Beautiful year round home located in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, 7 miles from Hill Farmstead (with the world's #1 beer as rated by RateBeer for many years running!), 15 minutes from the picturesque towns of Craftsbury and Greensboro, and 40 minutes from great mountain biking on East Burke's Kingdom Trails.

Our location offers plenty of privacy as the last house on a well-maintained dirt road, and situated on 47 acres with our own spring-fed pond on the premises. Views from the western-facing deck are of the northern range of Vermont's Green Mountains, from Mt. Mansfield to Jay Peak.

Beautiful vistas around every curve and quintessential New England towns complete with country stores are an easy drive. Get a picnic lunch, stop at Parker Pie for some great pizza, hit the diner, or enjoy fine dining in nearby Craftsbury.

The house has a fully equipped kitchen, internet, WIFI, games, gas and charcoal grills, outdoor firepit, beach towels, floats and inner tubes for swimming, and an eclectic assortment of books and board games. The lockable garage has plenty of space to hang bikes and store your gear. There is a firestick 55" TV, and 6-7 broadcast stations come in crystal clear.

Our comfortable beds include some brand-new posturpedic mattresses. In addition to the 2 king-size, 1 queen, and 4 twin beds, and an Aerobed is also available.

SUMMER: a great area for those wanting to simply relax on our deck, enjoy a drive in the country, visit craft and antique stores, or enjoy more active pursuits like mountain biking, trail walking, hiking, running, swimming, w/canoeing, kayaking, sailing nearby. Swim in a variety of lakes with free public beaches within a short drive - Lake Caspian (Greensboro), Shadow Lake and Daniels Pond (Glover). Mountain bike on dirt roads right outside the door, or drive 40 minutes to enjoy the Kingdom Trails in East Burke. Hike Mt. Hor or Mt. Pisgah overlooking Lake Willoughby, take the tram to the top of Jay Peak and enjoy their water park, or skip the car and simply enjoy quite walks on White Road, just out the door!

Cheese and beer lover? Listen to this piece on Greensboro's world-renowned cheeses and craft beer.

WINTER: miles of maintained snowmobile and XC ski trails 100 yards away, snowshoe or XC ski out the door. Jay Peak and Burke Mountain Resorts are within 35 minute drive. Craftsbury, a mecca for cross country skiing enthusiasts, is a 10 minute drive.

Other Local Attractions Include:

*Craftsbury Common* - Approximately 6 Miles away, a great site for hiking, biking, sculling, and fine dining. Also located in Craftsbury are Pete’s Greens, a wonderful
source for organic produce and Vermont products, and the Craftsbury market with yummy prepared foods, good local cheeses, and a selection of wine and beer.

*Glover* - Glover is the home of the Bread and Puppet theatre and museum. There is also a wonderful general store with a wide variety of provisions, and the Busy Bee Diner is a great spot for breakfast or lunch.

*Barr Hill* - Approximately 5 miles away (on the way to Greensboro), Barr Hill offers some easy walks with great views.

*Lake Willoughby* - if you want to venture a bit further afield, a hike up Lake Willoughby’s Mount Pisgah and Mt Hor afford you beautiful views of this cold, deep lake.

*Quebec* - In the mood for french food? Bring your passport; the house is a stone's throw (one hour) from the Canadian border, and 2 hours from Montreal.

*East Burke* - the center of mountain biking in the area.

*Local Roads* - There’s great dirt and paved road riding in the area, and the region recently created a cycling map that should be available at local stores.

*Craft beers* - "The best beer in the world" according to is available "just down the road", less than 2.5 miles away as the crow flies, at the Hillstead Farm.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

No pets allowed

We are allergic to cats, dogs, so is strict rule.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4250066
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

About the area

Greensboro

Located in Greensboro, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Barr Hill Natural Area and Crystal Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Willey's Store and Highland Center for the Arts. Jasper Hill Farms and Quechee Gorge Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Greensboro, VT

What's nearby

  • Shadow Lake - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Bread and Puppet Theater - 19 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Caspian Lake - 24 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Crystal Lake State Park - 25 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Lamoille Valley Rail Trail - 29 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hill Farmstead Brewery - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Busy Bee Diner - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Smokin’ Joes - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Dinner House At Runaway Manor - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Blackbird Bistro - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your vacation spot in the beautiful NE Kingdom of VT. Great views/very private. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your vacation spot in the beautiful NE Kingdom of VT. Great views/very private. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your vacation spot in the beautiful NE Kingdom of VT. Great views/very private. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your vacation spot in the beautiful NE Kingdom of VT. Great views/very private. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your vacation spot in the beautiful NE Kingdom of VT. Great views/very private. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Shadow Lake, John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library and Lake Parker. Hill Farmstead Brewery and Caspian Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive to our questions or queries, thanks! We had two beautiful sunsets and moo nrise on the porch. Enjoyed the firepit as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great for our group. Host was responsive to our questions and a little problem we had was taken care of quickly. Will rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what the Dr Ordered!

Had the perfect family vacation , secluded location very quiet and relaxing ! Mom and Dad had easy drive in from Montreal , no complaints would def stay again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

My family and I had a great time, the place is so quiet and the views are amazing, thanks for letting us staying in the house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good Place to Base XC Ski Trip From

Plenty of space for our group of 6. The kitchen/dining area is nicely laid out. The living room and deck are nice to relax in. Great sunsets from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice View

The view was amazing. Nice house with a lot of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2023
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Fall Getaway

The house was a perfect Fall getaway. Very private and secluded surrounded by the beautiful Fall foliage. The check-in process was smooth and communication was never an issue. We will be back next Fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Family Home

Great for families with kids. Lots of room to spread out. Toys and games for all ages. Close to biking trails, beautiful lakes for swimming and kayaking.. and of course near the famous Bread and Puppet Theater, the Museum of Everyday Things and the Highland Center for the Arts.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Thanks for staying at our home, and please come visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sibling week

We were very happy with everything
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Place review

The locale was great. Isolated and private. Local swim place. The house smelled moldy and pond was no swimmable. It had leashes and other animals. I would suggest the lake 10 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2024
Regarding the house "smelling moldy": - Our visitors' stay was during a hot spell, and so I suggested they stay in the ground floor rooms. As explained in the house's description, the house is built on a hill, so the rear of the house is partially underground, with the front bedrooms above ground, with windows looking out down the hill. In being partially underground, the ground floor, if anything, may at times have a cool, earthy smell, which may be novel for some, but is not unhealthy. I actually prefer sleeping there in the summer because it's always the coolest place in the house. However, others have mentioned this is years past, which is why it is addressed in the property's description, it is why we've tested to ensure that there is no mold present, and it is why we have humidifiers and air quality filters and detector on the ground floor to ensure that the space is cool, comfortable and safe for all. Regarding the pond - upon visiting the pond after this guest's stay, yes, it is confirmed that there is a current infestation of leeches, and we are addressing this by stocking our pond with fish that love to eat them, and so hope to be free of them soon. We do detail in depth local swimming options, including our favorite, the Shadow Lake public beach, which is about 5 miles away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views from a Beautiful House

We had seven adults here to cross country ski for three days. This group has done a three day trip for over 30 years. We skied one day at Craftsbury, and one day at Jay Peak XC. We loved how well equipped this house was compared to most other rentals we have had. PLENTY of room for the seven of us. The living room was a very nice room to gather in and hang out after skiing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Craftsbury BKL Winter Festival

Nice weekend in Greensboro at the house. Plenty of space for 5 of us to spread out. Wonderful shelves of literature for any age to grab and read in many rooms. Comfortable beds and well labeled home. 20 minutes to Craftsbury Outdoor Center for some of the best Nordic skiing in Vermont. In winter, recommend you have a reliable all wheel drive vehicle to navigate road and driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Private, quiet house with beautiful view.

Comfortable house with well-outfitted kitchen and plenty of room for ten family members to be together yet have privacy when needed. Plenty of games for the kids and the pond, while more of a trek than we realized, was a huge hit with everyone, with a very magical vibe. Ample bedrooms, but I will mention that if anyone in your party is hyper-sensitive to typical basement odors, they would have a hard time staying in the two ground floor bedrooms. Otherwise, we had a great vacation at the Gilpins house - thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Base for a great ski trip to Craftsbury

We enjoyed a terrific stay here in Greensboro. The property was lovely, and the kitchen had everything we needed (and much exceeded standards for a VRBO!) Incredible views at sunset over the mountains, and quiet. As a ski trip we especially loved the central stove and warm feel of the house. I recommend that one takes the roads seriously in the winter! We had a few cars which were not entirely up to the task of the snowy dirt roads (we were, all of us, city folk w/o snow tires). Plows came by every morning but those roads and hills deserve some respect. Would definitely recommend for exploring this beautiful corner of Vermont in any season.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Mountain view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying in this lovely home with its breathtaking views brought back wonderful memories of the area. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great late winter stay

I celebrated my 30th birthday with a long weekend at the Gilpin house with friends and family. We had a blast. The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. An hour from Jay Peak made for a couple excellent ski days. And XC and hiking trails from the property were beautiful and more than we had hoped for. We enjoyed dinner in Craftsbury, cheese from Jasper Hill, and beer from Hill Farmstead. Be prepared for remoteness and no service in the surrounding area (makes it easy to unplug!) Wifi at the property worked well for us. Rob was easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our first experience in Vermont

My family, friends and I celebrated New Years in this home. Overall we are pleased with our vacation spent in this home even though there was snow out the window, it was warm and cozy inside. Here you will find everything you need for a comfortable time. From utensils to bed sheets, blankets, and towels. The owner of the house kept in touch with us and answered any questions. We want to thank the people who did the cleaning in the home, and recommended some places to visit located nearby. 30 minutes from the house we enjoyed amazing pizza and live tasting beer. Also 50 minutes away, we tried skiing for the first time at a skiing centre. It would be amazing to return here summer time and fall time, also, because this is a beautiful state Vermont…
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Unbelievable Setting!

The beautiful surroundings entirely made our stay! There are deer trails through the forest for daily walks as well as a quiet country road. The view from the deck is lovely - not another home in sight! We enjoyed a crackling fire in the fireplace on one cold foggy day which I’ll always remember. The interior does leave a bit to be desired/upgraded as far as decor goes, but the beds were comfortable and we found everything we needed in the kitchen. We loved our stay~
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis above the forest

Very cozy and homey house. Almost like a fairy tale driving among the trees on a twisty country road to arrive at a house on a hill looking out over a sea of green forest (before foliage) and mountains in the distance. The owner, Mr. Gilpin was more than gracious to us, having to continue to change our booking dates due to COVID-19 in the past year. The house itself is warm and inviting with a wide deck to watch the sun go down, comedy couches and a large dining room for family meals. The downstairs is delightfully cool and has a wonderful almost earthen smell that takes me back to my grandparents houses and my own home in the northeast kingdom growing up. The only suggestions I have would be shades on living room windows to keep sun out in the hottest part of the day, maybe more fans, and a screen on the sliding door out to the deck. My husband wanted to leave a contribution to thank Mr. Gilpin and purchased a 24 inch flat screen TV in the upstairs bedroom on the desk. It is compatible to play station 4 or other gaming systems and will thrill any teens. Thank you again for such a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2021
Thanks so much - for sharing your thoughts, for the nice review, and for the contribution of the TV! With a large group, I'm sure it will be nice to have another option for a subgroup of people to use for watching or playing away from the living room. I agree with you on the shades for the living room, I've thought about adding them too, and we actually have a screen to put up on the deck, so it will go back up in the spring/bug season! So glad you finally were able to make it to Greensboro and spend the time. Let us know if you'd like to return again sometime :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Views of the Mountains

Beautiful house, with great views to the Mountains, and a big house. Great for vacationing and comfortable for all ages. Really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and peaceful!

Met every need, we were there only for a short time while working on our nearby home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway

A beautiful and private spot. House is much bigger in person than in the pictures. Lots of lady bugs for lots of good luck!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house in secluded area

We had a great time in the Gilpins’ house. Unfortunate it was too short, because the house is very comfortable with great views and the area is beautiful. We look forward to returning in the near future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Rob GIlpin

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Our family built the house in the mid 1980s.

Why they chose this property

Our family built this house in 1985, and doubled its size in 1991, to be a vacation home, and a retirement home for our parents.

What makes this property unique

The house has all the comforts of a full time home, a fantastic view, and just enough seclusion to be very private, but with still in proximity to town and places of interest.

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