Epic Farm, House, Barn

Farm stay in Rochester, Vermont

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 8 bedrooms
  3. 13 beds
  4. 3.5 baths
Hosted by Ben
  1. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Farmhouse kitchen on 175 acres

A commercial range, open gathering spaces, and spring-fed swimming ponds on a working organic farm

Ben keeps groups coming back

Guests describe Ben as responsive, proactive, and helpful, with two groups returning for repeat stays
Incomparable mountain setting, spacious, big kitchen w/commercial range on organic farm, lots of light. Ski, hike, bike, skate, w/out leaving the farm. Rolling fields, mountain views. Fiber Op internet. Sugarbush and Killington accessible. World class mountain and road biking from the property. Spring-fed swimming ponds, trails on site. Newly renovated. 7 full bedrooms, 4 of which have lofts - some large. 14 beds and other sleeping spaces.

The space
Not a resort or generic venue. Ultra quiet. Pristine views, rolling fields - 175 acres of woods with trails for snowshoeing, skiing and meadows on a working organic farm. Perfect for large groups and/or longer stays. A complete get-away but right in the heart of VT, 25 mins from I89. Non toxic fragrance-free cleaning products used throughout. Projector screen (bring projector!). Fragrance-free bedding and towels provided. Pollinator-friendly organic farm. Event use rented directly and not priced here. No vehicle idling policy.

Guest access
This listing for house alone. Barn and farm arranged separately. Pricing here is for house alone. AWD/4WD or snow tires recommended highly in winter.

Other things to note
Less than 15 minutes or less to renowned Rikert x-country ski center and the Middlebury Snow Bowl alpine area. Incredible location in the heart of VT with renowned mountain biking and road biking, hiking on the long trail, lakes, rivers to fish, galleries and world class skiing in all directions within 15-45 minutes. Amazing pond skating and cross country skiing and sledding right on site. Endless woods walks, etc.
We also have some board games on hand and trails on site for walking and snowshoeing and x-country skiing for your enjoyment without having to get in the car to go anywhere. Bedding provided and towels.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Washer
Dryer

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Rochester, Vermont, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Endless dirt road walking/biking, x-country skiing and snowshoeing literally out the door. North Hollow in the center of Vermont. Serene, real Vermont. Close to everything being in the center of the state. Dirt road walks and bike rides endlessly out the front door, woods and fields the same on site. Cross country skiing endlessly on site right out the door - rolling fields and endless woods with some trails to explore. No need to leave the property for exploration on via road or mountain bike, walking or x-country skiing or ice skating.

Meet your host

Host
30 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: Whole Systems Design, LLC, Chelsea Green Publishing
Lives in Vermont, United States
Landscape architect, designer-builder, teacher and small farmer. I run Whole Systems Design, LLC in Vermont.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a few hours
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