Cozy Vermont mini-house

Entire home in Pownal, Vermont

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Mark
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In rural Pownal, near the Berkshires

About a 10-min drive to the Clark Art Institute and Bennington, with MASS MoCA about 20 minutes away

A home built by sculptors

A 570 sq ft sculptural home built by artists in the 1980s, with hand-plastered curved walls throughout

A place guests return to

Guests keep coming back, with many noting multiple return visits to this peaceful, one-of-a-kind space
Cozy Vermont mini-house
Convenient to the Clark Art Institute, Mass MoCA, & Bennington, VT

The space
Owl Hill House is an organically shaped structure built by a group of sculptors in the early 1980’s and recently renovated by one of its original creators. Its 570 square feet interior is bright, airy and cozy with hand-plastered, sculptural, white walls and custom built-in furniture. It is set in a tranquil clearing surrounded by beautiful trees on a private Vermont dirt road, and is the perfect base for exploring northern Berkshire County's cultural gems and southern Vermont’s picturesque towns and natural beauty, or to just relax and leave the rectilinear world behind.

Location
The house is in Pownal, VT and is convenient to The Clark and Williams College (10 minutes), Mass MoCA (20 minutes), and Bennington, VT (10 minutes).

The Space
There is a main space with a seating area, a sleeping nook with a queen-sized bed, and a kitchen. The bathroom has a custom-made bench and a shower. A small utility room has a washer/dryer. There is high-speed Wi-Fi.

Owl Hill Road
The house is 0.1 miles up a private dirt road shared with 4 houses. In the warm months the road might have a few rough spots, but it’s fine for any vehicle. When the ground is frozen, good snow tires are highly recommended, and All Wheel Drive or 4-Wheel Drive are optimal. In snowy, icy, or muddy conditions, like when the ground is thawing, you might need to park your car at the bottom of the hill and walk to the house. It's a 4–5-minute walk, and it can be icy or muddy. Please be prepared for that possibility. Winter in Vermont can be an adventure!

***** Sorry, no pets. No smoking *****
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COFFEE: The house has a coffee grinder, and a French Press. We do not supply coffee beans or tea.
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PANTRY: We stock the house with salt, pepper, olive oil, & balsamic vinegar.

Guest access
Guests check themselves in with a digital keypad lock on the front door. The experience is designed to be self-sufficient, but both the property manager and the owner live nearby if needed.

Other things to note
We at Owl Hill are taking precautions to protect guests and staff from COVID-19 by taking the following measures:

• In addition to our normal cleaning routine, all frequently touched surfaces (such as doorknobs, thermostat and stove controls, etc.) are disinfected, and all linens are washed at high heat. To ensure the housekeeper’s safety, personal protective equipment is worn and windows are kept open during cleaning;
• All check-ins and check-outs are done remotely, with no face-to-face contact between guest and host, using an electronic Nest Smart Lock.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Washer
Dryer

5 nights in Pownal

Jan 22, 2024 - Jan 27, 2024

Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 299 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 2% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Pownal, Vermont, United States
This listing's location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Meet your host

Superhost
299 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Bennington, Vermont

Mark is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Rachel
  • Michael

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants