America's only original Grist Mill & Covered Bridge residence, as seen on HGTV's "You Live in What?", (Se.2. ep.1) & worldwide on the Netflix travel series "World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals" (Se. 2, ep 7).
Join us for our debut on VRBO after 10 years as one of the top rated stays on Airbnb. Central Vermont's iconic adult getaway features private beach on Vermont's warmest river with tethered, relaxing, float tubes & two private decks overlooking Mill River's secluded waterfall. Come make history with us !
Near Killington & Okemo Mtns.
The space
The Kingsley Grist Mill is a national historic site and museum that is not open to the public, is only available to one guest group of up to four adults and young adults at a time. For safety and logistical reasons, children 1 to 10 years of age are not permitted*.
Infants under 1 yr. may attend.
*The interior and totally private space consists of more than 3,000 sq. ft. of mind bending solid first generation hemlock grain bins, chutes and ladders. These and other never before used architectural elements, invented by the legendary covered bridge builder Nicholas Montgomery Powers, have been selected by Architectual Digest as one of the top seven best examples on Netflix. Some of the oldest interior elements in the Kingsley Grist Mill, such as the downstairs bathroom door, date back to 1778 when the post Revolutionary War Crary house was first constructed on this site.
All four stories of the Mill's main structure are yours to explore and embrace exclusively, including two chained and cantilevered river decks ( featured in Achitectural Digest's "Deck & Patio Idea Book", Taunton Press ),
with 30 ft. and 60 ft. views respectively of Mill river's 150 ft. carved waterfall directly below.
For more details, please read the captions that are posted with our photos and visit YouTube (search: Kingsley Grist Mill historic tour)
You are staying in the only structure of it's kind in the world. Thank you for being part of history!
Guest access
Kingsley Grist Mill guests have exclusive and private access to the Mill river, Vermonts warmest natural body of water ( 70's to mid 80's in summer) as well as the Franklin wood stove featured river house set atop the waterfalls during autumn and spring season stays.
The famous Swinging Bridge on the Appalachian Trail is only a 3 minute drive.
Turtle Rock is a short hike upstream with great views. Please remain on the Mill side of the river for this activity.
Please note: The Mill comes with a well stocked galley kitchette ( see photo captions ) located on the third level, and a propane grill on the main river deck on level one.
The Mill's famous solid copper primary kitchen is not included in your stay, but is used to prepare Vermont's healthiest and most exclusive private guest breakfasts.
* At a height of 94 feet and with 14' high ceilings on every level, The Kingsley Grist Mill will require stair climbing , (50 stairs bottom to top), and a level of physical fitness to negotiate.
* Update: Booking dates for VRBO2025 are now open but may require a laptop or PC to access. Cell service may limit searches to 12 months in advance.
Other things to note
*The Kingsley Grist Mill is pleased to introduce the exclusive breakfast creations and cuisine mastery of T-Berry of Newfane. Please let us know if their are any dietary needs or restrictions in your group for our non-contact gourmet breakfast, served between 8am and 9:30am each morning ( guest's choice ) and is included in your stay.
Gluten free and vegan guests are encouraged to bring along food items to supplement as needed.
*For the most comprehensive visuals and info about your stay, please visit our photos and read all of the caption details.
* Our TV service includes Bluetooth streaming ( including NetFlix), WIFI and DVD movies in the primary bedroom and now on a new 43" flat smart screen TV in the family room upstairs. We do not offer cable or broadcast services, however all streaming channels are now built in.
