We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful barn house! John, the owner, was incredibly kind and communicative, making sure everything was perfect for our visit. The home is filled with personal artistic touches and set in a stunning, peaceful location. We appreciated the easy access to Bromley for skiing and great food options in Weston, Landgrove, and Londonderry. John went above and beyond—he even stomped out a snowshoe trail for us and had the house warm and welcoming with a fire in the woodstove. We can't wait to return!
John B.
2025 年 2 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
James B.
2024 年 2 月 25 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Peaceful and Comfortable
Great little place filled with charm and great reading materials. Owner, John, is friendly and most helpful. The barn is the creation of a fertile and playful mind.
James B.
2024 年 2 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kate D.
2023 年 1 月 13 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Cottage in the woods
Wonderful!
Kate D.
2023 年 1 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jason S.
2023 年 4 月 7 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Family Spring Break Trip
John was a fantastic host. We loved both the location and the house itself. We particularly enjoyed the craftsmanship of the house (built by the owner), the wonderful library of books and music, and the keyboard and guitar in the house. We plan to be back!
Jason S.
2023 年 4 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Renate D.
2019 年 10 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Peaceful and an adventure
The property is well taken care of and it feels like a home, not just a house. The wood burning stove was wonderful and heated the whole home. The woods surrounding the house were wonderful for walks and just relaxing.
Renate D.
2019 年 10 月に 3 泊滞在
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Paul B.
2016 年 7 月 11 日
A lovely house in a beautiful location.
My family enjoyed our stay immensely. The octagonal house is lovely and light-filled. The locality was quiet and secluded while at the same time allowing convenient access to outdoor activities and tourist attractions in the surrounding area. We had great fun learning to play bocce when we stayed at the house for the day. The posted description of the property was accurate and the house was clean. We had some questions before we booked and after we arrived and the owner always responded quickly and helpfully. We can recommend this property and we intend to return ourselves.
Paul B.
2016 年 6 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Marilee E.
2019 年 8 月 18 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Wedding weekend
My friend and I were visiting Landgrove for a friend’s daughters wedding. John’s house was a perfect location for all our wedding related activities.
Our only hiccup was the bed in the second bedroom wasn’t prepared for guests so my friend and I ended up having to share one room. It was late at night when we discovered the issue.
The house is comfortable and adequately furnished. We really liked the uniqueness of the home. It’s a beautiful location.
Marilee E.
2019 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Allison M.
2022 年 8 月 6 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Enjoyable!
It was really nice staying at a place where someone actually lives. Lots and lots of books, art, and cool home touches to this barn. Also we got to see birds right outside our bedroom and kitchen windows. The first floor AC runs very cool, but the upstairs will be very hot (if you're going in the summer). We suggest you put the black fan on the banister at the foot of the stairs pointing up and then the other fan pointed into the upstairs bedroom. That cools it off very nicely. The host also keeps doggie treats inside so it's dog friendly if you have one! I recommend beaching it at the Emerald Lake which is about 20 minutes away, and you can rent a kayak or canoe there. Dinner at SeeSaws was fantastic. Beautiful country views in all driving directions!
Allison M.
2022 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Christine A.
2016 年 8 月 20 日
A beautiful peaceful retreat!
We had a wonderful time during our stay at the Octagon House. The property is beautiful and peaceful. The house was stocked with everything we needed to cook for ourselves, there is plenty to read, and there are trails right on the property. Our dogs had a great time running around the large yard. There is a cozy alcove on the property for a fire which was perfect for making Smores and a hammock on the porch perfect to read in.
The property is short drive to many different activities. We went to a beautiful nature reserve called the Equinox Preservation which had many trails of varying difficulties. We also spent an afternoon diving and swimming in a natural pool at the base of a waterfall at Buttermilk Falls. We went to a very nice bookstore called Northshire Bookstore in Manchester and a large country store called the Vermont Country Store in Weston full of penny candy. There was so much to do in the surrounding towns. In addition to plenty of places to hike and things to do the property is also close to restaurants and a grocery stores. You'd never know it's so close because when you are at the property you feel like you far from it all which gives you the best of both worlds.
I vacationed with two teenage daughters and they both loved it and if you have teenagers you know what a big compliment that is!
Christine A.
2016 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
James M.
2025 年 3 月 10 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
James M.
2025 年 2 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Eamon
2022 年 10 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great stay, great host!
Very unique and quirky space with clearly a lot of thought that went into its design. Great location in a beautiful area. John was great, communicative, and accommodating throughout. Highly recommend!
Eamon
2022 年 10 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Caroline M.
2022 年 9 月 7 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Would Definitely Recommend!
We loved our Labor Day Weekend stay here! The house is as exactly cute as it looks in the photos, and John was a wonderful and communicative host. As previous reviewers have noted, it was great to stay in a place that felt "homey," and to be surrounded by John's impressive library. The flower gardens surrounding the house were lovely as well. We found lots to do nearby, including beautiful hikes & visits to Manchester. We'd definitely recommend this to anyone who's looking for a Vermont getaway any time of the year!
Caroline M.
2022 年 9 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Joseph W.
2020 年 2 月 27 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
octagon house in a beautiful part of vermont
Stayed here twice to ski at Okemo; in both cases we found the place to be lovely, cozy, and architecturally unique. There was an oddball social movement in the 19th century to build octagon houses and this is one that remains. Heating is with a combination of a wall heater system and wood-burning stove. The first floor bedroom is harder to heat but our kid seemed to do fine with blankets. It’s easy to cook there w ample pots, pans, and utensils, a gas stove, and a good stock of staples. John communicated quickly and clearly whenever needed and made sure our needs were met.
Joseph W.
8/10 (良い)
Stephanie L.
2020 年 1 月 30 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Quirky home with lots of character
This was a great find for a ski weekend. The main bedroom upstairs is very spacious. Location was fine for us. Set in a peaceful location without many neighbors in sight. We drove about 25 minutes to Stratton mountain. There was a grocery store just 5 or 10 minutes drive away.
Stephanie L.
2020 年 1 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jaymi F.
2020 年 1 月 8 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great house in VT
John was easy to work with, after an initial miscommunication. The house is honey, located in a beautiful area of VT that is close to skiing. We enjoyed having our dog with us.
Jaymi F.
2019 年 12 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Barbara S.、Mendon, VT
2019 年 7 月 2 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
R&R
Had a great time at the house. Very picturesque, peaceful location. Convenient to Hapgood Pond, Weston, Peru, etc. Owner, John, responded quickly to questions I had. We had a great weekend!
Barbara S.
2019 年 6 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Peter B.、Boston, USA
2019 年 2 月 21 日
Great house and great location
Really enjoyed the house. Amazing light and a place with a good vibe. Would love to come back in the summer.
Peter B.
2019 年 2 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Daniel R.
2019 年 2 月 11 日
Charming, comfortable, well located
The Octagon House is well appointed, comfortable, cozy, and beautifully decorated. A wonderful place to spend a snowy weekend, with great access to the slopes.
Daniel R.
2019 年 1 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Meg M.
2019 年 2 月 7 日
Exactly what we were looking for
This house was perfect for our weekend getaway. Perfect location for skiing at multiple mountains.
My pups loved running around and going for long walks. The house is full of unique details, we loved it.
It was exactly as advertised and John was available for every question we had. We will definitely be back!
Meg M.
2019 年 1 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Timothy O.
2019 年 1 月 1 日
Beautiful spot, charming house
Loved this house for our family of 4 plus four legged friend. Clean, bright and interesting with art and books galore. Warm stove that was easy to operate. Hiking trail out back was fun. Owner was so nice and helpful. House was close for us to get to yummy restaurants and great skiing (magic, okemo, Bromley). Highly recommend the octagon!
Timothy O.
2018 年 12 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Sean H.
2018 年 7 月 16 日
Loved our stay!
The home was exactly what we needed for a weekend away from the city. Secluded and spacious and cozy at the same time. John was an incredibly generous host. Would come back yearly!
Sean H.
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
2017 年 9 月 2 日
Beautiful Vermont house!
John's house is as gorgeous as it looks surrounded by silence + greenery. It's a 2 story open loft with main bedroom upstairs , you can look down on the kitchen, living area...very open + light! Great shower, bed, kitchen, netflix stream, super easy + comfortable - largest book collection ever, I read a different one every night! Maple Leaf diner, Country Girl diner close with amazing breakfast, swimming holes, farmer's markets nearby, John's great + we're friends now!
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Margaret K.
2017 年 5 月 31 日
Can't wait to go back!
What a wonderful retreat from the city! We loved the peace and quiet. John's home is so cozy and comfortable. We absolutely loved walking our pup on the trail accessed right outside! John was a great host- always available and quick to respond to any questions. Will definitely go back!
Margaret K.
2017 年 5 月に 4 泊滞在
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jennifer F.、Wilbraham, MA
2017 年 3 月 1 日
Excellent Winter Getaway
This was a perfect place for a quiet winter getaway. It was a nice and quiet area that was also close enough to the mountains and sleigh rides. We had plenty of room for 4 adults, 2 kids under 3, and 3 dogs. We had fun snowshoeing on the land and even made little ski trails that the kids loved. Our dogs did not want to leave because of all their outdoor freedom they had.
Jennifer F.
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kyle H.、Baltimore, MD
2016 年 12 月 21 日
Beautiful Ski Vacation
My girlfriend and I went here for 3 nights with a few friends for a ski trip, loved every second we spent in the house! Very cool designed house & plenty of room for the 4 of us!
Kyle H.
2016 年 12 月に 3 泊滞在
オーナーについて
オーナー : John Hadden
I am a writer, theater director and carpenter. I've directed plays and taught theater all over the place and was a founding member of Shakespeare & Co in the Massachusetts Berkshires, not far south of here. My son's family of four (including two young granddaughters) live in the octagon now and run the organic Tarpley Farm. My son is a cartoonist who works at the Northshire Bookstore. I've been fortunate to work with people of all stripes and every age, on all kinds of different projects, and I like to see what happens when people respect one another.
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
I designed and built the octagon after my son was born in 1983. I'd fallen in love with the area in the early 70s and always came back here to recharge and enjoy the woodland way of life and the wonders of the land. I returned to live here permanently in 2003, built the barn, and my family joined me here in 2020.
この宿泊施設の特徴
This is the first place that felt like a solid home to me. I grew up overseas, moving from place to place, and when I first came to Vermont, the mountain ridges and their blankets of snow or green trees felt more alive than any place I'd been since I was a small boy in the mountains of Austria.