10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
5 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, Comfortable Cottage with Fantastic Hosts
Sarah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Charming Dorset Cottage Retreat.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Dorset, VT
- Dorset Playhouse5 min drive
- Golf Club at Equinox7 min drive
- Equinox Preservation Trust9 min drive
- Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Charming Dorset Cottage Retreat.
A Home Away from Home . Welcome to our serene property , a home away from home where nature’s beauty surrounds you . Whether you’re here for a quiet retreat or an adventure-filled vacation, your stay here is sure to be memorable. Only minutes away from the Dorset Quarry, Manchester Center ,Emerald Lake, and Historic Hildene. Many of our guests describe their stay as feeling like “coming home ,”with a sense of belonging and peace .Please note that the host lives on-site nearby in case you should need anything .Outdoor Activities Abound . Enjoy all the things Vermont is known for : beautiful creeks , woods, and picturesque sights and sounds . There are plenty of outdoor activities to take advantage of such as kayaking,boating,swimming,and hiking . In the winter, nearby ski resorts provide ample opportunities for skiing , cross country skiing , snow shoeing and snowboarding. Check out our guesthouse binder which includes all of these local recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you to our tranquil retreat , where the Vermont mountains will make you feel a deep connection to everyone and every living thing .
Property manager
Lauren Purcell
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Quiet curfew 8:00 pm - 8:00am (honor system )
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Quiet curfew 8:00 pm - 8:00am (honor system )
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Dorset
Located in Dorset, this holiday home is in the mountains. Dorset Playhouse and Hildene are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Mountain National Forest and Equinox Preservation Trust. Vermont Summer Festival and Bromley Alpine Slide are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Dorset, VT
What's nearby
- Dorset Playhouse - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
- Manchester Designer Outlets - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
- Battenkill River - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
- Golf Club at Equinox - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
- Equinox Preservation Trust - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Starbucks - 7 min drive
- Zoey's Double Hex - 8 min drive
- The Works Bakery Cafe - 6 min drive
- Charlies Coffee H - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dana P.
25 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little cottage.
Dana P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fabian R.
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly situated
Fabian R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas S.
16 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Dorset!
Thomas S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shannon O.
25 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home & people
Shannon O.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christina L.
15 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cozy Dorset Cottage!
Christina L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Lauren Purcell
We grew up in the Washington D.C. & Silver Spring , Maryland area . After we married we moved to Urbana , Maryland . We have been coming back to the homestead in Dorset , Vermont over the past 60 years . We both have very fond childhood memories on this property . And we are both very connected to earth here on this land . We would take our family vacations in Dorset. , Vt . with our three daughters , Megan, Lindsey , and Rebekah . And welcomed our new son in-laws into the family here in Dorset , Vt. Rebekah & Carlos were married here Sept . 5 , 2021. And Lindsey & Sean were married here August 5, 2023 . The whole family really enjoys hosting here at the Dorset homestead . Hospitality , sharing stories and life’s experiences together . Sharing life’s celebrations and ceremonies together . Creating a “soft landing ,” for people to retreat to , where people feel listened to , heard , seen , and valued in our community of travelers . Creating an environment where travelers will be able to rest , receive , and replenish their body, their mind, their emotions , their soul and their spirit .
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