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Farm animals! Mountains, pond, old barn, hiking trails- quintessential Vermont

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Shaftsbury, VT
  • Green Mountain National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Shaftsbury Historical Society Museum
    18 min drive
  • Sundance Base Lodge Bus Stop
    69 min drive
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    74 min drive

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Peaceful Stay at Birds of a Feather Farm & Spa

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (13)
The price is €257
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
Peaceful Stay at Birds of a Feather Farm & Spa

About this property

Entire place

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

Farm animals! Mountains, pond, old barn, hiking trails- quintessential Vermont

Cabin on 45 acres part of which is an active Christmas Tree Farm and the rest is wooded mountain. The property is bucolic, featuring an old barn, seasonal mountain stream and pond. Beautiful views of the Green Mountains. There is a fire pit w. plenty of wood and tongs for roasting marshmallows. Ideal for hiking, snowshoeing then relaxing by cozy new wood stove in the great room. Or relax in one of the hammocks listening to the creek meander by. We now have goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks and guinea hens. The chickens free range- Pets allowed in a case by case basis. All dogs must be on leash whenever outside.
A new covered rear porch has a swing and great views of the pond , trees and mountain .
A short ride to Quaint Old Bennington and Charming Manchester. Antique stores, premium outlets, museums and skiing all within a short drive.
Please note that this is an active Christmas Tree Farm so there may be a farmer or two tending the trees and animals while you are there- but you probably won't even notice them. #MountMeMo
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Green Mountain National Forest. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Green Mountain National Forest and 3.3 miles (5.3 km) from Arlington Town Forest
Farm animals! Mountains, pond, old barn, hiking trails- quintessential Vermont offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this North Bennington cabin.

Property manager

susan cicala

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking in cabin or w/i 50ft of old barn

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,150 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: pets must be leashed when outside

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Farm animals! Mountains, pond, old barn, hiking trails- quintessential Vermont Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Farm Cabin
The cabin was even more beautiful in person. It had such a cozy feel to it with an old American farm atmosphere. Susan, the property owner. Was a wonderful host! Our communication was seamless and she was kind and courteous. She made us feel right at home. This was the first of many trips to this lovely cabin for our family to get our Christmas tree in Vermont.thank you Susan!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Get-Away
The accommodations for our week’s vacation were awesome. The home was beautiful, the goats and chickens enjoyed by all, and the views of the autumn foliage from the back porch were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Tree Farm is surrounded by beauty.
This is our 4th time staying here, and as usual it did not disappoint. Beautiful area, we had a great time exploring Eastern NY. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Charm with added Goats
Nice location, charming, cosy, rustic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet property very responsive hosts
Quiet beautiful farm in midst of spectacular Vermont fall scenery. Hosts responded to minor issues with prompt resolution. I’d stay here again and recommend it highly
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Retreat
We very much enjoyed our stay at Sue’s “cabin.” It’s set in a beautiful valley, surrounded by Vermont’s Green Mountains. Bennington is about a 15 minute drive, where there are interesting museums and monuments—and the standard and useful stores. It’s a college town, and so has a number of excellent restaurants and bars. The house itself appears to have been enlarged a few times, so its layout is a bit quirky. You will enter into its dining-kitchen area, with a beautiful and comfortable living room to the right. To its right is the bedroom, entirely comfortable for a stay. (The quite adequate bathroom is to the left of the kitchen.) To our surprise, perhaps our favorite area was “the nook,” a sleeping area for two, elevated off the dining room. It’s got a great mattress, and a big window that lets in a great breeze on our summer evenings. (That window has a blackout curtain if you want to sleep better after sunrise.) One thing to note: both the bedroom and the bathroom are a step down from the cabin’s main area, which might be a problem for a person with mobility issues. The cabin is a bit off the beaten track, but a lovely place to stay for a New England vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm
We loved our trip. We all live on or are around farms and the animals made us feel like home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONNA R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowy Weekend
My husband and I came to Shaftsbury VT hoping to see covered bridges, putter through shops and visit a sugar house to see maple syrup being made. Instead we were mostly restricted by the weather, choosing to hunker down in the cozy farmhouse for most of Saturday. The snow was beautiful, as was the farm. While the trip wasn't what we had planned, we enjoyed relaxing in such a scenic home. (I absolutely loved the bed in the kitchen!!!!)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Experience!
This is our second stay at the cabin and we loved it just as much this year. The property is very unique, and the level of interaction you get to have with the animals is great. My kids (6 and 8) spent virtually the entire time we were there wandering around with goats and checking for chicken eggs. The host is very responsive and the cabin itself is quite cozy. We will undoubtedly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We'll be back!
Quintessential VT autumn experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Linda D., Silver Spring, MD

Vermont weekend
While the setting was remote and beautiful, we were a little disappointed in the overall experience. We were really looking forward to hanging out with the “free-roaming” farm animals, but they were not let out of their confinement until almost noon both mornings we were at the property. We enjoyed sleeping in the little bed in the kitchen and being serenaded to sleep by the coyotes and the owls, but overall the property could use some love and attention, especially for the cost of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint, charming
My husband and I decided that we just wanted to go on a vacation where we could disconnect and do some writing every day. So we picked Vermont and to stay on this farm, and it was a nice vibe! We enjoyed watching the chickens and goats. The house itself felt pretty spacious. It was hot (went early July), but we mostly wrote in the morning, and decided to leave the house most afternoons to go to nearby Bennington or other small-town attractions, so we avoided the worst of the humidity and heat most days (there's only one window unit air conditioner in the downstairs bedroom). We had trouble with the washer, but it wasn't a big deal, and Susan helped us resolve the issue during our stay. Enjoyed falling asleep to the sounds of the small waterfall feeding the pond in the backyard at night. Overall, it's good if you want an escape from any hustle and bustle.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sez C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a peaceful weekend getaway
Loved our stay at the cabin with our two cats. Property was clean and very well equipped. We had a great time exploring the forest behind the cabin and hanging out with the chickens on the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
We all enjoyed our stay. Our son loved the animals especially their rooster that was very gentle and let Dylan hold him. The goats were precious. Beautiful surroundings. I was able to cook a ham, turkey and prime rib in the oven with no issues. We loved being so close to nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and cozy getaway.
The house was charming, well-stocked, and bigger than it seemed in photos. The property overall was beautiful. Got to meet the goats and chickens, and explored the trails behind the house/farm. Downtown Bennington is close enough, but this house is perfect for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P., Massachusetts, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Like staying at your grandparent's family cabin, feels like family
Quintessential Vermont is right! We enjoyed our stay here lots. All four of us found the downstairs beds very comfortable and well-kept. If you're looking for the Waldorf Astoria, keep looking – this cabin is unapologetically country and charming as such. It was very well stocked and even included a hand-made map for hiking and exploring. The owner was easily accessible if needed, the included instructions were perhaps too-thorough but useful and showed deep care for visitors. I have lots of experiences with wood stoves – this one is tricky to get the hang of, but fantastic once it's going. A great weekend escape - thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Colette M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
peace and quiet
This property is gorgeous. We so enjoyed walking the trails and drinking in the amazing colorful views. The animals were delightful. The cottage has lots of quirky charm but at this point in its life, it suffers from neglect. The small kitchen was fine and well-equipped. But the bathroom is unacceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Ken B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Pictures don't always tell the tale. We were taken back by the condition of the cabin for the price that we paid, and the smell was very musty. We left Sunday very early and did not sleep in the beds. We would have left on Saturday, but my wife was meeting a friend in Albany. Sorry, but that's the way we feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Vermont getaway
Serene setting, leaves changing colors. Lovely fall weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Realxing stay in a beautiful place
This place is a great getaway. This place is peaceful - the covered back deck is incredibly nice, and it's a great place to eat, and look out over the tree covered hills in the back of the house. Early morning walks are highly recommended - we saw at least 6 deer every morning, as well as hawks and other wildlife. The folks working the farm are also great, and the hosts are caring and responsive. This was a great place for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

James O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cabin on a Tree Farm
The cabin’s property and Ananias roaming the yard were pretty funny and cool. The cabin itself was a bit dirty and grimy, specially the kitchen and bathroom. The one AC in the main bedroom barely could keep the room comfortably cool at night. If the place was cleaner we would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great respite!!
We had a great time here at this house. It was really beautiful on the farm, and we even got some fresh eggs from the caretaker! It was cool at night and I loved the sleeping nook. It was hard for me to climb the stairs to the loft area - but my son loved it up there. Some small things could be updated (the bathroom sink leaks and is hard to turn off) and some of the pots and pans were not very clean. But other than that, it was a great place for a long weekend. Loved the area and the drive in had beautiful views as well. :-) we would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

deidre f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We had a lovely, peaceful, relaxing stay in Shaftsbury! Spent a lot of time on the outdoor patio watching the weather, the chickens and the greenery!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jed D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too-short but very restful summer stay
We had a too-short but very restful summer stay (4 nights). The farmhouse is comfortable and homey as a fancier place would not be. and the grounds are expansive and pretty. The fairly free-range chickens, goats, some ducks underscore that this is a working farm in the nicest way (even for us city folk). For my wife and I, there was ample space, as the farmhouse is (for a not-large building) classically rambling and there is also a small patio perfect for watching the sun go down over the mountain and sitting down for the dinner we grilled outside. The owner was also readily available by phone/text, and flexible -including as proved important, a COVID-related re-schedule. All in all, highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Arthur S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural cottage in rustic setting
very private and rural; some minor fixes should be made to the place: bathroom sink is loose
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022