The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Chester, VT

Vermont Country Store
‪6 min drive‬
Magic Mountain Ski Resort
‪29 min drive‬
Okemo Mountain Resort
‪32 min drive‬
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

⭐️ 2022 Rockingham Old House Award ⭐️

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. The Cairn of Vermont is an 1840s stone house located in the sleepy remnants of Bartonsville Village, now part of Chester, VT. 20 minutes to skiing and hiking, biking and the great outdoors are all around you! Less than 5 minutes to Vermont Country Store and make your way home through the Bartonsville Covered Bridge!
The space
The Cairn has 4 bedrooms- 1 with queen bed and 3 with full size. There is a full bath with laundry downstairs and a half bath upstairs. The Cairn has a small open kitchen-eating-living room with propane (wood) stove. I love children and look forward to hosting them soon with their adults, however that is postponed as of now as the kitchen setup has open shelves on the island which would make it difficult with children. Kitchen rehab coming soon so please check back if you are traveling with your littles!

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Felicitie Boisvert

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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: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Just be mindful of current open shelving in island

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 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

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

About the area

Chester

Chester is home to this cottage. Crown Point Golf Course and Magic Mountain Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Vermont Country Store and DaVallia Art & Accents. Bonnie's Bundles Dolls and Vermont Museum of Mining and Minerals are also worth visiting.

Chester, VT

What's nearby

Vermont Country Store - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Bellows Falls Opera House - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
Magic Mountain Ski Resort - 29 min drive - 28.0 km
Okemo Mountain Resort - 32 min drive - 30.4 km
Stratton Mountain Resort - 51 min drive - 51.6 km

Getting around

Bellows Falls Station - 13 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Charlestown House of Pizza - ‬20 min drive
‪Country Girl Diner - ‬8 min drive
‪The Sub-Way - ‬16 min drive
‪Riverside Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly located?

Situated in Chester, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Vermont Country Store, DaVallia Art & Accents and Bonnie's Bundles Dolls. Saxtons River Recreation Area and My Minds Design are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

2 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, cozy, stone house, great host!

We had a lovely time staying in the old stone cottage. It was charming and comfy. We had a great time exploring the area, and enjoyed Vermont Vines wines and burgers very close by. Also MacLomain's Scottish pub in Chester. Grafton is a short drive away. Nice location. And the host was very friendly and accommodating and easy to communicate with. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

16 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Comfortable Cottage

We started 2 nights while skiing at Okemo. It was a nice warm cozy spot to relax at the end of the day. Loved that it's a historic stone structure as well. Not to mention the covered bridge that you drive through on the way!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta R.

20 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming House in Beautiful countryside

We stayed over Feb break hoping to hit up the ski slopes with the kids. However, there was a big storm that dumped a lot of rain/ice and after was subzero temps and very windy, so we ended up inside a lot more than expected. The house is well equipped and everything we needed was there - including an immersion blender! The bedrooms were comfortable and the fireplace in the living room was splendid while the storm raged. It was tough to get the garbage to the garbage can as the snow plow piled up the snow in front of it. We were fine to shovel as needed to make it manageable. We love coming to Vermont and would definitely like to return in summer.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke N.

27 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Cozy Spot

Close drive to Okemo. Quiet area. Very nice place to spend a weekend. Only con: Bottom floor is a bit drafty.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli P.

2 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Winter Getaway Weekend

Everything was wonderful from the very beginning… The ease of booking, payment, check-in, property, check out, it was all perfect! The house was in a great neighborhood, very quaint, and just the perfect size for the six of us. Well maintained and clean, had everything we could possibly need. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy h.

13 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This property was exactly as pictured and the owner was quick in communicating with us in both getting needed information to us and responding to any concerns we had. We enjoyed looking up the history of the cottage's stone work and everything about our stay here and in this lovely town. Very charming and well maintained property. We look forward to possibly staying here again if our future travels bring us back through Chester, VT.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

12 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Rural Location

We very much enjoyed our stay in this historic, architecturally significant home. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel V.

8 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vermont early summer vacation

We love the Cairn. Beautiful, updated stone house on a quiet road with friendly neighbors. The location midway between Belliws Falls and Chester is convenient.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

16 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and Unique Home

Property was in a great location for exploring the area. Located in a quite neigborhood making it great to get a morning or evening walk in. The home is well maintained and had everything we needed to enjoy our week. The character of this home is simply amazing!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

17 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Had a wonderful stay and romp in the spring snow. Probably the best appointed kitchen we've experienced so far. House is full of character, quirks and picturesque surroundings as well as thoughtful elements for both humans and canines. Perfect location for exploring, skiing or good old relaxation. Loved the streams, covered bridge and variety of eggs available up and down the road!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

2 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable and roomy

We went skiing at Okemo which was about 25 minutes away

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property