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Planning your dream Vermont vacation? These 15 Vermont VRBO properties are excellent places to stay in the beautiful state of Vermont! Whether you’re traveling with family, friends, or your significant other (ps: check out our list of romantic getaways in Vermont), or whether you’re visiting in summer, winter, fall, or spring, one of these VRBO Vermont vacation rentals is sure to be the ideal place to rest, relax, and have a blast.
Luxurious Historic Home in the Heart of Grafton Village!
Have you ever wished you could see what it would be like to go back in time? Are you part traveler and part historian? Perhaps a time travel experience to a sweet old fashioned corner of Vermont would be your perfect experience!
Welcome to this luxurious and historical vacation home in the quintessential town of Grafton, Vermont. This 1840 house is nestled in a village on the National Register of Historic Places in America by USA Today magazine, and also listed in “1,000 Places to See Before You Die!” travel guides.
The house itself is secluded, yet within walking distance of the village, main street, park, general store and tavern. With 2 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths, the home is in pristine condition, completely updated, and features a steeple high attached barn, luxurious library, fireplace, screened porch and renovated kitchen.
Gorgeous Farmhouse on 11 Acres!
Take a look at this beauty! Totally secluded on 11 acres, you can enjoy kayaking and fishing on your own private lake! This 1820 farmhouse home features a large kitchen, 4 beautifully appointed bedrooms (sleeps 8) and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy sitting on the lakeside lounge chairs enjoying the scenic view, as well as explore all the activities Vermont has to offer. Located within minutes of the Cabot Creamery as well as close to Montpelier, the capital of Vermont. Welcome to your luxurious home away from home.
Stunning Lakeside Home
Perfectly nestled into the trees beside the lake, this 2800 sq ft home sleeps 8 with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. A wood-burning fireplace, patios, dock, and use of paddleboards, canoe and a kayak make this home away from home about as comfortable a Vermont vacation rental a person could want!
With Okemo and Killington just a quick drive up the road, this beautiful lakeside home also offers an excellent winter landing spot for all kinds of fun Vermont snow adventures!
Cozy Secluded Barn
If lots of nature and privacy is what you’re looking for, look no further than this rustic and secluded converted barn on 6 and a half acres. House is fully furnished and features a bear-claw bathtub as well as a shower, new gas stove and all the amenities of home, plus a large master bedroom with its own cozy fireplace/gas stove.
Enjoy amazing views of Mount Anthony and the Bennington Monument, walk the 4 acres of nature trails through an old orchard and woodlands. This home is located only 10 minutes to downtown Bennington, but it’s like stepping into another world where nature abounds. View wildlife like you’ve never seen up close: deer, grouse, wild turkeys, rabbits, bobcats and lynx. Try some fly-fishing on the nearby Battenkill river, and shop the outlet stores in nearby Manchester. Go snow-shoeing, marvel at the Autumn leaves and foliage, ski or snowboard or swim in nearby lakes, and have a bonfire right in your yard. There is so much to enjoy in each of Vermont’s seasons.
Sugarbush Chalet
Ski in-Ski out of this newly remodeled chalet on Sugarbush Mountain. This chalet sleeps 10 and features lots of light from the many huge windows so you can enjoy the views of the mountain and ski trails. The rooms are beautifully decorated, with a large kitchen and dining room, outside deck and wraparound porch, large bedrooms and bathrooms. In addition to skiing, enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, golf, and long walks. When you’re just relaxing, sit on the deck and enjoy the fabulous views!
Lakeside Cottage in Hero, Vermont
Enjoy your own lake view and access in this charming cottage in South Hero, Vermont.
This is the perfect setting for a getaway at any time of year. Cottage features a wood fireplace, screened porch, air conditioner, spacious kitchen and a gas grill on the patio. Includes access to 3 kayaks and a canoe. Check out White’s Beach nearby, where you will find a swimming area and the perfect spot for a picnic.
Barn in Manchester
This post and beam property is located in the heart of beautiful Manchester Vermont, and is an Architectural Digest Quality Historic Building. The 3 story house has 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4) and is filled with light. Here you will have total privacy with no street noise, as well as a furnished private patio with views of the Green Mountains and the river. Convenient walk to many restaurants and shops.
Boorn Brook Farm in Manchester
Ready for the quintessential Vermont experience? You’ll find it here on the 25 acres of Boorn Brook Farm. This home was built in the 1820s, and was once the country estate of famed painter and fly fisherman Ogden Pleissner. Perfect for a family vacation, or a romantic getaway, there is plenty to do here in every season.
In the summer, take falconry lessons at the Green Mountain Falconry School on site. There is a spring-fed pond for swimming, a beach, tennis courts, hiking and fishing in the brook or trout pond, as well as a hammock and swing. Fall brings unbelievable views of foliage as only Vermont can display. Enjoy a cozy fire in the stone fireplace, play pool in the game room, or watch the sunset from the hot tub right outside of the master bedroom.
Wintertime brings skating on the pond, sledding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Downhill skiing and snowboarding are both available at nearby Bromley or Stratton Mountain ski areas. Other activities found nearby include sleigh rides, snowmobiling, shopping and restaurants. Be sure to introduce yourselves to our adorable pet goats, Pan and Axel. Feel free to bring your dog(s) on this unforgettable vacation!
Birch Meadow Cabins
Spend an idyllic retreat in a real Vermont log cabin in the woods! This cabin sleeps 6 and is on 232 beautiful acres of land. It features a fully equipped kitchen with a wood burning stove, a covered porch complete with rocking chair, as well as an outdoor grill and picnic table. Enjoy your own paddle boat and pond! Have a picnic and watch nature stroll by as you catch glimpses of deer, wild geese and mallards. One of the most serene settings in all of Vermont!
Baby Barn
You’ll be floored to spend your vacation in this beautiful, award winning “Baby Barn” within 5 minutes of 3 exciting ski mountains in Southern Vermont: Magic Mountain, Stratton and Bromley!
This elegant home features a master bedroom with a brick fireplace, 3 bedrooms with queen beds, a loft with a twin and a double bed, and 3 bathrooms for your convenience. The house also has a lovely porch with wonderful views of the meadow and Magic Mountain. The house is located in a private setting with sledding available on the property, as well as several miles of private cross country trails. Enjoy Vermont as it was meant to be!
Private Island Getaway
All that separates you from your own private island experience is one picturesque footbridge on gorgeous Lake St Catherine!
With 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in 2600 sq ft, this lovely Vermont vacation rental sleeps 8 and is a fantastic summer getaway option, with swimming spots, two kayaks, several patios and spectacular mountain views! Who wouldn’t want to retire to their own private island for a great relaxing getaway?
Holly Cabin in Stowe
Just minutes from the world-renowned ski town of Stowe, Vermont, Holly Cabin is set on over 10 secluded acres, which includes a trout stream and a swimming pond. It is a dream come true with the pet ducks, fishing, tubing, swimming and boating. The cabin sleeps 6 (3 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths) and features a stone fireplace, gorgeous kitchen, covered porch, upstairs loft, and an enormous living room with comfortable leather sofa and chairs.
If you are looking for seclusion plus proximity to everything, you couldn’t find a more beautiful house in a more beautiful, natural setting in all of New England.
Spectacular Lake Champlain Home with Mountain Views & Private Beach
Sleeping 6, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath Lake Champlain getaway offers spectacular views of the lake in all its glory. Plus, it has its own private swim beach. ‘Nuff said!
Mill Property in Middletown Springs
This secluded, cozy cabin in the woods in a unique setting is a restored old storage mill. The cabin sleeps 6, and features a stone fireplace, library, hammock, and a large deck overlooking a big yard and cedar swing set. The property also includes access to the river and a waterfall!
This is a great spot for birdwatching; hummingbirds and even owls have been spotted. Enjoy hiking on the nature trails along the river, or sit under the waterfall in summer! Pets are welcome.
Private Beach on Lake Champlain
This majestic home is situated right on gorgeous Lake Champlain. Enjoy amazing views of the lake as well as the Adirondack mountains right from your living room, dining room, bedrooms, and deck. With 1300 square feet of living space, this 4 bedroom, 2-½ bath home sleeps 12 and features a dock for your boat, gas grill, kayaks and beach for swimming. For the birdwatcher, you will enjoy spotting ospreys, bald eagles, ducks, geese, herons and loons right from your deck. The bike paths nearby were featured in “Best Bike Rides in New England” by Ted Murin and Bryan Pfiefer. Enjoy the nature center and pool at nearby Button Bay State Park.
Other nearby activities include fishing, hiking, championship golf, fine dining and museums. There is also an air strip nearby at the Basin Harbor Club if you would like to fly your plane in! Just 45 minutes from Burlington, this home is in a great location and perfect for all seasons of both indoor and outdoor activities. In winter, enjoy skiing or snowboarding at Sugarbush and Mad River Glen, only an hour away. The home also has a cozy fireplace, oil heat, washer & dryer and unit air conditioners. Other amenities include new flooring, new washer, new refrigerator, and ceiling fans. Your paradise awaits!
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Amy is the founder of New England with love. A proud Vermonter, she hopes to share her love of New England and help you find the best adventures in the region. Amy is also blogger/founder at Two Drifters, where she writes alongside her husband about romantic and couples travel, relationships, honeymoons, and more. When not working on websites, Amy is probably reading, cuddling with her husband, son, and cats, & drinking a maple latte.