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Private Family Estate for any Season

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Room options

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About the area

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West Dover, VT

What's nearby

  • The Hermitage Club - 12 min walk
  • Mount Snow - 7 min drive
  • The Hermitage Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Grand Summit Express Ski Lift - 9 min drive
  • Mount Snow Golf Course - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Brattleboro Station - 44 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snow Republic Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • The Bullwheel
  • ‪Creemee Stand - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Valley View Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee House - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Family Estate for any Season

Enjoy luxurious VT living during any season!

Sleeps 14 (max 10 adults)

Adjacent to Hermitage Club and Hermitage Inn.

We rent the house next door and another house on Fannie Hill, if you want additional rooms. Please inquire.

Seasonal Rentals are possible if booked early. Please inquire. This property books quickly, so we recommend booking in advance so you can get the dates you want.

This family estate is a 3 minute drive via Handle Road to Mount Snow's Carinthia area with a brand new Base Lodge and a $30M snowmaking upgrade.

WINTER SEASONAL RENTAL POSSIBLE, PLEASE INQUIRE
DEDICATED FAST INTERNET - 500MBPS

This private 4.5 acre estate is located at the base of Haystack Mt., next to a running brook with open fields and gentle forests lined with hiking trails to enjoy during any season.

The property is accessed via a private historic VT covered bridge that was built in 2011, and a long treelined driveway with a large flat parking area. You have direct views across the field of Haystack and Mount Snow Mountains that are enjoyable any season, but especially in the Fall during foliage weeks.

The main house was built by a master local builder in 2012 and completed by its present owners with top-of-the-line furnishings/appliances/linens. The property is professionally maintained as a luxury rental.

Each of the 4 Suites has an individual en suite bathroom, large closets, a gas fireplace. There is strong wifi throughout the house.

The lower level has a large playroom and two large bunk bedrooms and a full bath (there is also a washer/dryer room on this level). The kids never want to leave this recreation room.

The kitchen is equipped with Viking appliances and diningware to entertain up to 16 people in style. There is also a wood burning brook stone fire place to add to the ambience.

The grounds include a gas grill (charcoal upon request), fire pit, picnic tables, covered front porch, a hidden running brook, a swing for kids, and scenic sunsets.

Lake Raponda and Lake Whitingham are 10 minutes away. Both have beautiful VT beaches and water activities/boating/kayaking for hot summer days. Mt Snow golf course is close by for golfing.

Zoar Outdoor in Wilmington VT offers plenty of activities for summer Day trips that include white water rafting in Charlemont MA or Bromley Mountain for zip lining, mountain coasters and other family activities. Manchester, VT is a 40 min scenic drive for those in your group that want to experience outlet shopping without the city crowds next to the historic Equinox Inn and Mountain.

Firewood is included.

The property has direct access to the VAST trail system for snowmobilers.

Parking on premises there is a $100 per car fee after 5 cars, please let us know before you arrive, thank you

You must be 21 years or old to rent and no more than the registered number of guests is allowed in the house without prior written permission from the owner. Extra guest fees apply to large groups. Thank you.

ACTIVITIES AND RESTAURANTS:

- HERMITAGE INN is a gem right next to our property. Check out www.thehermitageinnvermont (.com) to see seasonal events and happenings. They offer both upscale and tavern dining indoors and outdoors. There are also firepits outside, perfect for a drink.

- Be sure to check out visitvermont (.com)/events before your trip. The website is run by the Chamber of Commerce and lists all local events and festivals in the area.

- We have a BROOK in the back of the property with a cleared path to enjoy in the summer. Also a firepit on the side.

- HIKING: Walk towards the Hermitage Club Clubhouse (walk up the drive way, make a left and then a right at the intersection to Fannie Hill Road. That leads up and left to the Hermitage Clubhouse) and you will see a stone pathway going up the Haystack Mountain. That’s a nice and easy 40min hike up the mountain. We recommend AllTrails app to see all the trails in the area. Valley Trail, Hoot Toot and Whistle Trail in Wilmington, also Haystack Mountain trail from the Chimney Hill side are popular trails

- LAKES: MIRROR LAKE at the bottom of the Haystack Mountain is a nice and small lake to enjoy for swimming. It’s a private lake so please keep off the indoor areas but you can enjoy the lake otherwise. To get there, make a left at the driveway, another left at the intersection on Fannie Hill Road and walk straight, you’ll see the Gatehouse for Hermitage Club and the lake next to it. HARRIMAN RESERVOIR: A much larger lake, it offers multiple picnic and beach areas, boating, kayaking. www.highcountrymarine (.com) offers boat rentals. There are charcoal grills and picnic areas at the public boat launch area.
Somerset Reservoir: If you’re up for more driving up from Lake Whitingham, you can drive to the Somerset Reservoir and enjoy the hiking trail along the reservoir, picnic and swim.

-GOLF: Haystack Golf Club is very close and public, amazing views, especially during foliage. They have a restaurant.

-TENNIS: Chimney Hill Association has two courts very close to Wilmington will so if you’re looking to hit some balls for a little. Technically they belong to the Chimney Hill development but they are always open and available. We go to Stratton Tennis Club, it’s 25 minutes away but would be worth the drive if you’re a more serious player, looking for an indoor court, a camp or lessons.

-FLYFISHING: vermontflyfishers (.com) has multiple locations in the area for flyfishing, locations and types of fish change depending on weather and season.

-Cross Country Skiing, ice skating and snow shoeing: Rentals available at the Hermitage Inn, there’s also an outdoor ice skating rink setup in the winter.

-MOUNT SNOW. We recommend buying passes ahead of time and going up from Carinthia at Mount Snow, instead of the Main Face which gets very crowded. Mount Snow also has a lot of events off season, especially in the Fall.

RESTAURANTS, West Dover:
- HERMITAGE INN: The Inn has new owners as of 2021 and they spared no expense for the renovations and landscaping. It’s a beautiful place to check out whether for just a drink, lunch or dinner. The wine menu just got the Wine Spectator Award in 2022, kitchen offers in season, well curated selections sourced from local farms. Tavern Menu has the all-time favorites like burgers, grilled cheese etc.
- THE LAST CHAIR – Family, casual with an arcade and outdoor seating. There is also an ice cream truck in front. If it’s full try Black Diamond Grill right next door, same owner, smaller menu, usually no wait. The do not take reservations.
- TRAIL 87: Last Chair can be very busy, especially in winter. Right next door, Trail 87 is a great alternative. There is also A1 Coffee inside which is a cute little coffee shop from Wilmington.
- SAWMILL INN: Upscale dining, indoor and outdoors, the building is a historical farm turned into a charming inn. They also have a pool.
- Betsey’s DOTS of Dover: Diner in town
- STICKY FINGERS: If the line is too long at Dot’s or you just want to grab and go, delicious bakery and a quick breakfast right across from Dot’s.
- NORTH STAR PIZZA: Only DELIVERY available in town
- NOMAD CHEFS: They’re, as the name suggests, nomads. You can catch them by River Valley Market, “Wicked Wednesdays” at the Wilmington Inn and sometimes by the Distillery in Marlboro, VT (vermontdistillers (.com)). Check out their website to see where you can find them, they also bring the food truck to you for catering. nomadchefsvt (.com)

RESTAURANTS IN WILMINGTON:
- CAFE ROOST: Our favorite in Wilmington. Sandwiches, breakfast, all fresh and simple with the best VT sourced ingredients.
- 19 MAIN: Brick oven pizza
- ALPENGLOW: Great for winter dining, they have fondue and other European Specialties.
- DOTS Diner in Wilmington.
- There’s also the ANCHOR, fish restaurant and LA CASITA, Mexican Restaurant.
- There are a few shops on Main Street, also A1 Coffee and a bakery next to it a little further down on Main Street, close to Chimney Hill.
- WAHOOS (Summer only): Order ahead on wahooseatery (.com), service is very slow. There are picnic tables by the brook in the back.
- VERMONTDISTILLERS (.com)in Marlboro, VT. There’s a beautiful viewing deck, sometimes Nomad Chefs food truck and a pizza place across the street. About 10min out of Wilmington.


Property manager

Alex

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: toys, pack and play, high chair

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Only with prior authorization
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private Family Estate for any Season
Private Family Estate for any Season (3 min to Mt Snow).

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Family Estate for any Season pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Private Family Estate for any Season?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Family Estate for any Season?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Family Estate for any Season located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Green Mountain National Forest and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Mount Snow. The Hermitage Club and Secret Passage are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room
9 of us who have known each other between 60 and 30 years met up to talk and make sure our connection to each other stays solid. Every family had their own bedroom and bath and we spent hours at the dining room table talking. It was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We were in Dover for a wedding at the nearby Hermitage Inn. The property was so convenient to all the activities, literally a 2 minute walk. My entire family was able to be together and not only enjoy a fun wedding but our downtime was so relaxed and enjoyable too! The house is stocked with everything we needed, including baby gear and toys and children plates! The yard was large enough for the kids to run around and have a great time. We each had our own mini suite with bathroom which was so convenient. With two living spaces we never felt like we were on top of each other, but large enough that we could gather for meals and just some down time after the kids went to bed. Close enough to stores and restaurants also! We had a great weekend without stress thanks to the thoughtfulness of the owners and their property! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vermont getaway
We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charles V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location for Multiple Families with Kids
4 Bedrooms with en suite bathrooms plus a huge finished basement with bunk beds for kids. In the summer it's clearly not used that often and could benefit from a little TLC but overall an amazing space for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D., Londonderry, New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House & Location
This is our second time to stay at the Whitehouse. Great for family vacation! 4 adult children & their families! Plenty of room! We are already planning our trip to Vermont to the Whitehouse for next year! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING Family Vacation
This property was PERFECT for our group of 8 adults and two little ones (1 and 3). The downstairs bunk rooms, playroom and bathroom worked perfectly for the kids and their parents. The 3 year old said several times "I love this house." The rest of us had very large and nicely appointed bedrooms with en suite baths. Plenty of paper products and bath products were provided. The kitchen was AMAZING and very well stocked with everything we needed. Loved having coffee out on the covered porch in the morning. We used the fire pit one evening, which was really fun. The kids had lots of outdoor space to explore and really loved the swing in the back of the house. The entire house was very well appointed and VERY clean. We are looking forward to having the chance to come back here again in the future. Thank you to Alex for a beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Beautiful place and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
Loved the house and location! Luxury modern farmhouse. It was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The home is exactly as described. Enough dishes, utensils, pans etc. The only thing it needed was additional dish towels. We only had one for the whole weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D., Londonderry, New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
We enjoyed the Brook House very much. We loved having 4 master bedrooms & baths. The 2 bunk rooms were wonderful for the kids. The location and property were great. Our family of 8 adults & 2 kids had plenty of space. We enjoyed that the owner provided a nice bag of Breakfast Blend ground coffee for the coffee maker! Our family is talking about coming again next summer with one more family and 2 more grandkids! Thank you to Alex!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

anthony r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Impressive
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim D., Syracuse, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Family Vacation
We enjoyed our stay at this comfortable, clean, and spacious home. The beds were very cozy, bedding and towels were great quality and soft. The kitchen, living room and den were wide open and great for our large family to prepare dinners and relax together. The kitchen has enough plates, glasses, silverware and sharp knives (something we all noticed! haha) for a big group. Loved the front porch to have coffee in the morning or unwind in the evening. The house has a lot of outdoor privacy along with offering a lot of activities nearby (listening and walking in the stream out back was a family favorite spot). The property manager Claudia was very attentive while at the same time giving us our privacy. She is awesome! We loved our time in Vermont and hope to return for a future vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Namita G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
My friends and I booked this house for weekend getaway and we absolutely enjoyed it. The house has beautiful outdoor yard so serene which kids and dog thoroughly enjoyed. The house was very clean and well equipped. The host was very responsive and helpful. Grocery store, restaurants and activities are in good proximity. I would definitely recommend this house to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M., Watertown, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Vermont setting
The house is great to host a group, we had a number of children and they enjoyed sleeping in the bunk rooms. The house is well appointed and the grounds are beautiful. I hope to stay here again someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manabesh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway with friends
We had a lovely time at the property. The house and yards were well maintained. Perfect New England location, covered bridge entrance to the community, hills and a nice house with ample yards to relax outside. The host and property manager were super responsive to questions and queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Getaway
My family and I had a beautiful stay at this home for our summer getaway. Walking into the house we were in awe of how everything down to the furniture was incorporated into the nature surrounding the home. The pictures don’t do justice to how nice this home was kept up with. An amazing view of the mountains was just outside the window. There were plenty of bedrooms for couples as well as bunk beds for the kids. On one of the rainy days there the kids stayed occupied in the spacious playroom. The kids loved running around in the yard and walking down along the stream in the back. About 10 minutes away from the house was a beautiful lake to swim/jet ski. Not to mention stores & coffee shops all within a 10 minute drive as well. The host & house keeper were very attentive and had great communication. I absolutely recommend this home for any time of the year especially for a big family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location, awesome house!
We had a stellar time here. This is one of those too-good-to-be-true listings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property
The grounds and house are very nice and well kept. We had a couple of minor issues with the well alarm and a broken faucet. However, the property manager responded immediately and took care of it. The owner (Alex) even called me to ensure I was satisfied with the results. I would definitely recommend this property to future renters.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
After more than a year of not seeing close friends we met at this home to reunite for the first time since the start of the pandemic. We had a wonderful time and this home comfortably slept 6 adults and 5 kids. The kids are already begging for a return to the same location next year. Can’t thank Alex and the team enough. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Katie K.

Beautiful spot/Some issues
Before arrival, we changed our minds and decided to bring our kids. At that point, 2 days before arrival, we were informed of an “extra guest fee” for any guests over 10 people. This was not explained in ANY of the paperwork I received. When I voiced my concerns, they are not dealt with kindly or appropriately. While that wasn’t the best way to start a trip, we arrived with an open mind. The house is in a beautiful location but there were some issues. It was not ready and cleaned when we arrived. It was ready 3 hours late. Garbage from the previous guests was left in bags on the floor of the garage rather than in bins. When I asked about the garbage, I was told pick up in Vermont is once a week. I’m not sure this is a reason to not have enough garbage bins. All in all, my group had a great time, but I would hope that future groups are made more aware of the costs and quirks of renting this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

vandana k.

Liked: Cleanliness
getaway with friends
We had an awesome time at this place. The location is great for spending time with friends and worked great for a group of 16, with 3 dogs. Lots of space to play and run around, with a lake and trails nearby. The evenings were beautiful and the nights were so serene sitting by the fire. Overall the house is very spacious, but the caretakers have overlooked a few things. There were not enough towels for all of us and toiletries were lacking in some bathrooms. There was lots of firewood but not a lighter nor matches, so we ended up buying a lighter. The bedrooms had lamps with no bulbs in them, and the most confusing of all were the window A/C 's in the bathrooms...and not the bedrooms? The kitchen was well stocked but we had issues with the sink disposal. Contacted customer service, who put us in touch with the owners, who were very helpful and gave us suggestions about spots around the property, which were great. we had a great time at mirror lake which Alex suggested and was just 5 minutes away. Overall, we would def. go back as the place is great, lots of things close by. We had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Summer Stay
Our group of nine had a great four days at Brook House! The house was very clean with spacious bedrooms, bathrooms, and a fully stocked kitchen. We took full advantage of the beautiful grounds that surround the house with dinners outside on the picnic tables, great hikes, and some s'mores by the fire pit. A lovely time overall. Highly recommended for a Summer weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house - fits 4 families perfectly!
This house was very beautiful and perfect for 4 families where each couple gets their own master bedroom suite including bathroom. The kids have their own area downstairs complete with bunkbeds. Close drive to the mountain made this the perfect place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

Mount Snow 2020
Beautiful home! perfect home for multiple families looking for space and privacy. Very close to Mount Snow
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020