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Historic Maple Street Dairy-Charm and Convenience in Stowe Village

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Summer at the Maple Street Dairy
Maple Street Dairy - circa 1855
Formal entry and staircase
Downstairs entry
Den with flatscreen TV and flip out couch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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283 Maple Street, Front House, Stowe, VT, 05672
  • Stowe Area Association
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Alchemist Brewery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Blue Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Historic Maple Street Dairy-Charm and Convenience in Stowe Village

Located in the heart of one of New England's most vibrant villages, the Maple Street Dairy exudes country charm while offering travelers a Vermont take on Alpine chic.

This well-preserved 1830's farmhouse, with wide plank flooring and beautiful winding staircase, is part of a compound which was the Maple Street Dairy, the first dairy in Stowe. It is within easy walking distance of numerous shops, restaurants, and recreational amenities. World class downhill skiing at Stowe Mountain Resort is just a 12 minute drive away, or if you don't want to drive to the slopes, you can hop on the ski shuttle which stops just down the street.

With three bedrooms and two full baths, the home comfortably sleeps 6 in the upstairs bedrooms. If you need more heads in beds, two more can sleep on the sectional sofa in the den downstairs. Two separate living and dining areas provide a spacious environment for apre-ski lounging for adults and kids. HDTV, DVD player, wireless internet access, and plenty of board games and puzzles are provided to keep you connected and entertained.

The property owners, who live on site behind the farmhouse in the renovated barn, are dog lovers and know many guests don't want to have to leave their dog behind when they go on vacation. One well-behaved dog is permitted and more are negotiable. Stowe's famed recreation path and off-leash Quiet Path are both great places to walk or ski with your dog nearby.

Come enjoy village life in Stowe!






Property manager

Karen Akins

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please relieve dog off site.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stowe

Located in Stowe, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Stowe Mountain Resort and Smugglers Notch are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Vermont Ski Museum and Swimming Hole are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Stowe, VT

What's nearby

  • Stowe Area Association - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vermont Ski Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Swimming Hole - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Alchemist Brewery - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center - 13 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 16 min drive
  • Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Alchemist Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪von Trapp Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stowe Public House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪American Flatbread - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Maple Street Dairy-Charm and Convenience in Stowe Village pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Maple Street Dairy-Charm and Convenience in Stowe Village located?

Located in the heart of Stowe, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Stowe Theatre Guild, Stowe Free Library and Stowe Area Association. Helen Day Art Center and Vermont Ski Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Fall Stay Close to Coffee
What a charming historic home with all the comforts of home. We loved every minute and especially enjoyed the short walk to town and the bike trail. The hosts were exceptionally kind and lovely to chat with. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H., Boston, MA USA

Stowe!
A lovely home. A truly 5 minute walk to the village amenities and 10-15 min picturesque drive or shuttle to the slopes. House is warm and welcoming and had everything we needed. We had a great time-thank you Karen-loved all your lights and decorations too! Sharon
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amy R., Boston, MA

Cosy Cottage
Quaint and cosy cottage a very short walk to the main street in Stowe. Our multi-generational family group had a wonderful stay at this cottage for a week of skiing. The location is fabulous and the house is pretty as a picture. Stacks of original details and the cottage is styled well. Loads of extra linens, towels and thoughtful comforting touches throughout the house. The only negative was the fridge and freezer wasn't working during our stay and given it was a holiday weekend the owners couldn't organize a replacement - however they did what they could and shouted us a meal at a local diner as compensation (thanks!). Karen was a very attentive owner and available to assist whenever we had a question. Some kitchen items were a little tired (pots, glasses etc) so if you are culinary focused bring your favorite utensils along and if you have a large group you may need to bring some extra forks/spoons etc. All in all a wonderful stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Wonderful house for a wonderful weekend
My four sisters and I planned a bucket list trip to Vermont for our mom's 60th birthday. We found the Maple Street Dairy and fell in love with it immediatly and know our mom would love it too. After months of planning and waiting, it was finally time to throw 7 adults in a van and drive from Cleveland, OH to Stowe, VT. As soon as we got to the house we knew we had made the right choice!! The exterior is beautiful and manicured perfectly and the porches and outdoor furniture are so welcoming. The interior is spacious and beautiful. Even though we had so many adults we never felt like we were on top of each other. The kitchen had everything we needed to feed a family of 7. Even when there ended being no dishwasher detergent the owner was a text away and brought more to us. There's a master bedroom, 2 smaller bedrooms with 4 single beds and a pullout couch in the living room. All the bed rooms were well decorated and very pretty. The pullout couch was a joke if you need 2 adults to sleep on it. There isn't a bed that pulls out, the cushions unfold onto the floor. I didn't even use it and just slept on the regular couch. The locations is AMAZING!! It's a quarter mile walk(tops!!) to get to downtown and all the shops and restaurants Stowe has to offer!! We walked everywhere!! All in all, this house helped make my mom's birthday picture perfect. If we ever get back to Vermont The Maple Street Dairy would be the only house we'd want to stay in!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kara S., Boston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stowe Gem
We loved our stay at this gorgeous property- the home was wonderful and you couldn’t ask for a better location just a 5 minute walk to town. We had the most perfect fall stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Historic Home Near Stowe Town Center
What a wonderful historic property that is walkable to downtown Stowe Center. Plenty of space for a family; this property was neat, clean and the proprietors are responsive and conscientious. We would definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lenore P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Our host was charming and the house is well fitted out, warm and perfectly located.
Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home right in the Heart of Stowe Village
Great experience in Stowe home was very clean and exactly how the owners describe their property. Location in Stowe Village short 7 mile drive to the top of the mountain. Karen and Dan were very nice and made the whole weekend great for us. Thanks Again for sharing your wonderful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location. Lots of character in the house and plenty warm during the cold Vermont winter nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
Beautiful house right on Main Street. Able to walk to stores and restaurants. Driveway well maintained in snowy conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terrence C., WASHINGTON, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stowe Vacation Hourse
The "Maple Street Dairy" house is absolutely fantastic. The house is large, open, with plenty of space, and unusually, the beds and furnishings were first class. After a day of snowboarding (with the shuttle to the mountain only about a 5 minute walk), we loved that we could rest up at the house and then walk to Stowe village for restaurants and bars. We will return to this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pauline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in Stowe
Karen's house is wonderful - beautiful, just as described, and in a great location, walking distance from Stowe village. Karen was very helpful during our stay, the check-in process was easy and we would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ravit E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice home
Very clean and warm. Great location. Very nice hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elliot K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Just what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
This home is in a great location. Close to all the shops, trails and restaurants that Stowe has to offer. Easy walking to almost everything. There was a very minor mix up with keys but Karen fixed it immediately. And it gave her a chance to fill us in with the weekend events happening in Stowe. A win win! We are already planning our next girls weekend back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming little farmhouse in fantastic location
We had a great stay; went up as 2 young families and had plenty of space and amenities in a charming antique farmhouse so close to the town center, shopping and bike path.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

David M.

Comfortable stay in a quaint Vermont town.
Antique home with modern appliances and conveniences. Right in Stowe village walking distance to local businesses and restaurants. Reasonable drive to 3 ski areas. Good for families or small groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

A wonderful stay, great location!
The house was extremely comfortable, equipped with everything we needed for a fun long weekend getaway with friends. Easy walk to shops, food & coffee. Karen was extremely responsive and provided all the information that we needed for our stay. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam N.

Charming home, A+ location
Cozy and well appointed and so close to downtown Stowe. Perfect for our family and dog. Sounds from the road were manageable too.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackson H.

Modern and historic. Great place.
They had the place in great shape. Easy trip to the mountain, easy proximity to town. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Terrific stay in a well appointed, very clean and great location in the Stowe village
Terrific house and location in the village of Stowe. Walked to trails and town. Nicely decorated, very clean and well appointed property. Kitchen was well stocked and owners were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

dave m.

Beautiful Property. Great Location
Really enjoyed being there. Property very comfortable. Owner easy to deal with. Liked being in town. Would stay again in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Great Family Vacation in a lovely home
The Maple Street Dairy was perfect for a magical stay in Stowe. Short walk into the village for easy access to shops and restaurants. The mountain shuttle was our transportation up to the mountain for great skiing and Tap 25 in the village was our Apres Ski spot. Karen and Dan were very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions we had. Our dogs adjusted well and loved the open space area not far from the home where dogs could be off leash. The home had more than enough room for our extended family. It's a must stay and we hope to return in the future.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Great house, awesome location!
Very charming house. Plenty of room for a large family. Very walkable to the heart of the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Wonderful Experience!
This house is a gem to stay in and Karen made the whole experience perfect. I brought my elderly mother, who has many chemical allergies, and Karen was completely accommodating. The house was beautifully furnished, clean and cozy. Only a couple blocks from downtown Stowe, which made getting coffee in the morning a breeze. Would highly recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Karen Akins

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The property owners are Karen and Dan Akins, who live on the compound behind the original farmhouse in the renovated barn. They moved to Vermont in 2002 from Austin, Texas via London, England to raise their kids, but are now empty nesters.

Dan is from St. Paul, Minnesota and Karen is from Oklahoma and Texas. They met while studying at the London School of Economics.

Why they chose this property

Being in Stowe village is great because you have easy access to nature along the recreation path but you can also walk to all the village amenities. Maple Street is one of the few areas of Stowe with a real neighborhood feel. In the winter, you can also access the snowmobile path right out the back door!

What makes this property unique

The Maple Street Dairy is located alongside other well-maintained historic residences in Stowe, within walking distance of all of the amenities of Stowe village. This is a perfect location for skiers and non-skiers alike, so that some in the group can take the ski shuttle to the mountain in the morning, while others have use of the car. Or if some drive up, the others are not stuck at a remote location, but can walk into the village to shop or eat.