Circe & Hare Lodge, a magical 3 BR Romantic Log Cabin Getaway with Hot Tub

Once inside this traditional log cabin, you'll find modern conveniences with rustic charm. A tall stone fireplace is set within the middle of the living room, towering along the wooden stairs to the second floor. The living room/reading area both enjoy views of the fireplace. The house boasts an open, cozy floor plan. The kitchen/eating area opens out to the natural deck overlooking the hillside/river & distant views of mountain tops. Bathroom hosts updated washer/dryer facilities & is located on the first floor. The second floor features 3 bedrooms. Open the sliding barn doors at the top of the stairs into the romantic master bedroom, with antique factory glass windows overlooking the downstairs & fireplace. A big, luxurious bed offers views through the door onto a balcony overlooking the yard/distant mountains. There is nothing quite like a Vermont starry night sky viewed from your bedroom balcony! A large walk-in closet is found at the top of the stairs - additional linens & blankets are found here, as well as plenty of storage space for luggage & hanging clothing. The other cozy bedrooms are located on the other side of the hall, one featuring raw- edge wooden headboard & antique dresser for storage, and the other, with log-cabin siding, rocking chair & closet.


House Rules:

Our mission is to help guests create wonderful memories here! For us to do so, we ask that you follow our 'House Rules' & confirm you've reviewed them UPON BOOKING.

This is to ensure that if there's any reason the House Rules cannot be followed, you'll have the option of canceling the booking penalty-free. Feel free to ask any questions - we are all about the guest experience, and want you to be comfortable with our policies. Thank you in advance & we truly appreciate your cooperation!

- Our 'Rental Agreement' is available here, for guests to view prior to booking, however we will be emailing this agreement to you, for your "E-signature" so that we both have a copy. Our rental agreement is very detailed, but is basically a reiteration of our 'House Manual', also found at the cabin, and many guests find this helpful to peruse in advance of their stay.

-By booking with us, guest agrees to pay a Security Deposit prior to check-in. Booking guest acknowledges that access to property will be denied until deposit is paid & rental agreement is signed. Both items must be finalized at least 5 days prior to your stay. Payment is collected via paypal, venmo or personal check & is refundable if: all guests honor rules & no damage is found. Refund of deposit is initiated after check-out (usually within hours of your check-out). Our goal is to provide a full refund of your security deposit. Security Deposit must be paid at least 5 days prior to check-in, and is typically 50-75% of the nightly cost of your stay (not the total), though we're open to discussion, as we want guests to be comfortable with the amount. *To date, we're happy to report that we've been able to return all security deposits in full as of this policy change! We want both parties to feel protected & comfortable, so if you’d like to request a chat about the deposit, please feel free!

-All guests staying at the house must be registered in advance of check-in. We require full name, address, phone number, and vehicle information (for vehicles coming to the property) for all guests included in a reservation.

-Cleaning Fees: $165/stay for 7 nights or less, $250/stay for over 7 nights (the remainder will be requested separately.)

-No third-party bookings. Only booked & registered guests may stay at the property.

-Keep noise to a minimum after 10pm (to be respectful of our neighbors).

-No smoking/vaping inside the home, on deck or porches. Smoking/vaping is allowed away from the house in the driveway, but please dispose of cigarette butts and/or vape materials properly. If cigarette/vape smoke is identified in the house, a hefty cleaning fee will be applied.

-Please wash your dishes after use. If dishes are not washed properly, extra cleaning fees may be applied. *Sorry, but the house does not have a dishwasher.

-No food/beverages in the living room/bedrooms. If food is spilled on furniture/pillows/bedding/etc, cleaning or replacement fees will apply.

-Feel free to use the kitchen for home cooking, but please, no highly pungent or odorous cooking that will lead to lingering smells after check-out.

-No shoes in the house (there are boot trays by each entrance).

-Please do not rearrange our furniture without permission.

-No burning of candles.

-Please follow all Check-out rules prior to departure, located in our house manual in the kitchen.

-No extra guests, no parties/events, no illegal activity/drug use or inappropriate behavior. There is a security camera on the driveway which is on at all times - in the event that unregistered guests show up, you will immediately be asked for payment for these guests or you will be asked to leave the property for dishonest booking practices. We understand that sometimes plans change, but in order for all guests to be covered by insurance, all guests must be disclosed. This is a remote area & being asked to leave would not be convenient for you. We do this to protect our home & it's value and our policies. We are honest with guests & we ask for reciprocity for a positive experience overall.

-PARKING: There is parking for 2 cars, side by side, in front of shed. We will help offer parking advice for more than 2 cars.

-This home is located in a natural setting, and has many outdoor spaces (decks, stone paths, lawn, shed, porch swing, etc) where you may see or come into contact with animals or insects (such as squirrels, rabbits, turkeys, birds, bear (on occasion), porcupines, spiders, mosquitoes, bees, slugs, snails & everything in between). If you or your guests are uncomfortable with natural creatures, this home is likely not the right choice for you. Opening & closing windows & doors is an opportunity for bugs to get inside, which can happen! You will not be reimbursed for issues involving natural creatures, spiderwebs, bird poop, etc. We take all issues brought to our attention very seriously, and will treat any serious issues immediately. Seeing an occasional insect however, is not grounds for departure or refund. Please be sure prior to booking that you & your guests are comfortable in this type of natural setting.

-PETS: ONLY well-behaved dogs allowed with prior permission. No other animals allowed. Please have dog's nails trimmed before arrival, as we have hardwood floors throughout. No pets on furniture. (If you think your pup might jump up on furniture, please use dog blanket provided, or bring your own.)

We expect that our guests will simply "know your dog" & take care of our home accordingly. For instance, if you have a dog with short black hair that attaches to everything in sight - don't let the dog lay on our white throw rug (simply roll it up & place in a closet). If you know that your dog might sneak into an unoccupied room & relieve itself, close doors to prevent this. Basically, please take precautions to avoid damage.

Traveling can be stressful for dogs - if you are concerned about your dog causing damage, it must be crated while you are not on site (you must bring crate).
Dogs that have a tendency to eat houseplants should be left home, as there are many in the house. Dogs that have a tendency to "mark their territory" when the scent of other dogs is present should not come along for your trip, as there have been many dogs in the house over the years.
You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog around the property. It is recommended that you do not allow your dog to run freely on property without supervision, as there are wild animals in the area. If there is damage caused by pets, additional fees will apply. A PET CLEANING FEE of $25/night will be collected separately through AirBnb, which must be paid prior to your arrival.

The Pet Cleaning Fee covers the extra time for our housecleaning service to clean: dog hair from carpets/pillows/blankets/bedding (often extra laundering is necessary), doggie nose/paw marks on glass doors & windows, doggie odors throughout the house. Our goal is to leave no trace that a dog was there prior to our next guest.

*Most rentals in this area do not allow guests to bring dogs. This is a privilege that we afford to our guests - please respect our policies so that we can continue to do so.

**We reserve the right to contact authorities or to ask guests to leave immediately should they violate our House Rules.