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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$238
avg per night

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Chester, VT
  • DaVallia Art & Accents
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Vermont Country Store
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Okemo Mountain Resort
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
Price is NZ$238 avg per night,

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About the area

Chester

Chester Depot, a neighbourhood in Chester, is home to this guesthouse. Baltimore Covered Bridge and Phineas Gage Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Okemo Mountain Resort and Crown Point Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider DaVallia Art & Accents and Bonnie's Bundles Dolls. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • DaVallia Art & Accents - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bonnie's Bundles Dolls - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Vermont Country Store - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Magic Mountain Ski Resort - 22 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Okemo Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Bellows Falls Station - 21 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Springfield Royal Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Country Girl Diner - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Sub-Way - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO!

Our Carriage House is less than a mile to charming Chester Village-enjoy quaint restaurants and taverns, antique shops, art galleries and a country market.

Explore southern Vermont’s famous hiking trails, world class skiing, farms, winding rivers and breweries (near Harpoon & Long Trail)

Close proximity to the best of Vermont's ski resorts! (Magic Mountain, Bromley, Stratton, Okemo and Killington)

Come experience why Chester has been voted one of the top 10 most beautiful towns in Vermont!

Our quaint and cozy Carriage House, which once held horses in the 1880's is located in Okemo Valley and is perfect for city dwellers looking for a country escape, traveling families, romantic getaways, retreat weekends, girls trips, holiday stays, reunions, celebrations etc;

Our beautifully appointed space will make for a relaxing and peaceful getaway.

*Please note the main living areas (dining, kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom) are located on the second floor of the converted barn. There is a flight of stairs from entryway to living areas*

The Carriage House offers 3 bedrooms each with luxurious queen memory foam mattresses. It comes equipped with full kitchen amenities for preparing fresh meals from the local farmer's market or general store across the street. We provide fresh ground coffee, creamer and assorted teas. There's even a laundry room! We are also happy to provide a Pack and Play, high chair and baby gates for those traveling with little ones.

For Spring and Summer fun- take a hike! There are several popular hiking trails in Chester-Lost Mine Hiking Trail and Green Mountain Nature Trail. In Chester there is a town pool you can access or check out Buttermilk Falls in Ludlow for waterfall/swimming adventures. In Springfield there is a pick your own farm-Wellwood Orchards for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, plums and cherries. For more outdoor adventures, bring your bikes, kayaks or golf clubs!

Fall is a time of wonder and delight in this quintessential Vermont town-perfect for leaf peeping, picnicking, apple picking, scenic train rides at Chester Depot (only footsteps away from Elm House) or enjoy the annual fall festival on the green in September.

In the Winter months, bring your ice skates, skis, snowshoes and snow boards! We are conveniently located near 5 of Vermont's finest ski resorts! (Magic Mountain, Bromley, Stratton, Okemo and Killington)

Anytime of the year is a great time to visit a maple sugar house, Mitch's Maples (less than a mile from our home) or the Vermont Country Store (less than 10 miles) or take a driving tour of Vermont's many covered bridges!

Be sure to check out the local dairy farm, Jersey Girls Dairy & Farm Store for fresh milk and dairy products or the nearby Farmers Markets in Ludlow and Londonderry.

For a more relaxing and rejuvenating adventure, spa services are available at Castle Hill Spa-an Aveda Concept Spa.

The Spring House Pool and Fitness Center at Okemo is another great place to unwind after a long day. Indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center.

DISTANCE FROM CARRIAGE HOUSE TO:
Grafton Inn-8 miles (12.8 km)
Magic Mountain Ski Area-13 miles (20.9 km)
Okemo Mountain Resort-15 miles (24 km)
Bromley Ski Resort-22 miles (35.4 km)
Stratton Mountain Resort-26 miles (41.8 km)
Killington Resort-29 miles (46.6 km)
Woodstock, VT-31 miles (49.8 km)
Manchester, VT-31 miles (49.8 km)
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport-Manchester, NH (MHT)-93 miles (149.6)
Bradley International Airport-Hartford, CT (BDL)-114 miles (183.4 km)
Boston, MA-136 miles (218.8 km)
New York City-249 miles (400.7 km)

Please note:
**There is a glitch on VRBO showing pool, hot tub, gym-we do not have these items, nor have them selected as an option**

We don't live on the property, but we have a caretaker nearby who can assist if needed. If an issue arises, please contact us right away so that we can solve it and you can relax + enjoy your stay!

We're only a text or phone call away!

You will find that cell phone service is sporadic in this southern region of Vermont-the Carriage House has a landline phone and long-distance service. (US & Canada)

In Summer months-we have a window unit AC-we do not have central air.

Property manager

Jennifer & Michael
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack and Play, baby gate and highchair available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Please note: For the protection of our property, we have 1 exterior camera that is NOT monitored.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is 1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO! located?

This family-friendly Chester guesthouse is located in Chester Depot, within 2 mi (3 km) of DaVallia Art & Accents and Bonnie's Bundles Dolls. Vermont Country Store and Vermont Museum of Mining and Minerals are also within 9 miles (15 km).

1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Comfortable
We stayed for 20 days in January to enjoy skiing at Okemo, which was a short trip from the Carriage House. It was better than described on the listing with more amenities than expected. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed for cooking and baking-except for the groceries. The modern appliances and crockpot allowed me to cook with ease. Having a washer/dryer on site, as well as detergent, was very convenient. Hosts Jennifer and Michael provide a detailed description of how everything works in the house and various things to do in the area. Pre-stay communication was very helpful in planning our stay and knowing what to pack. Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay in Chester!
We had a great time on our family ski trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Convenient location, clean, had everything we needed. Close to Okemo. Anything you need is a close drive away!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

elena v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
In the heart of town, this is a great location! Quaint historic carriage house is perfect for a weekend get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
Very tasteful and comfortable Wonderful area and gracious host
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lydia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Comfortable Space Good Location
We stayed here for 4 nights and we're very comfortable. The kitchen is set up for use, and it is less than 500 feet to a typical Vermont country store for provisions. Very clean and everything worked well. There are stairs to get to the rooms so if stairs are hard, look closely at the picture. A great big living room and dining table. Be aware that there is only one bathroom, it wasn't a problem for us, but with the max number of people it might be. Nice place, good location, good manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
We enjoyed the unique flavor of the house. There was a nice backyard with a fire pit. Kids ages 21, 18, and 12 all loved the house as well as the community. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Great little property
Thank you for helping us have a great ski vacation! The carriage house is warm, clean and the beds are comfortable. Would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Comfortable
Adorable and comfortable Carriage house. Very comfortable beds! Chester is a cute town and close to several ski mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Flip L., San Diego, California

One of the coolest gems - A perfect vacation home
We loved out stay there. We live in a big city and came here for a vacation to get away from it all. It's such a neat town with so much character. WiFi works great and there is a convenient little store that you could throw a rock to, it's so close. We would stay there again in a heartbeat. Thanks for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally awesome!
Clean. Easy. Perfect. Quaint. Exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional and convenient
Jenn’s carriage house was one of the best places we have ever rented. The house is well equipped and SUPER clean. The beds were very comfortable and the space is very quiet. There were guests in the front house during our stay but we never heard noise. Jenn provided some of the basics in the kitchen and laundry room. We look forward to renting the space again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Close to skiing
Nice place for our weekend ski trip to Okemo. Kids enjoyed having their own rooms. The kitchen was well-stocked (thanks for the coffee and cream!) and the bathroom soaps were a welcome surprise. The house is connected to the main house and shares a wall, but no access. If arriving at night, the yellow house is the right place. Just head towards the back of the house, and you’ll be all set! Overall, the place was great. We would be delighted to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
living room furniture
most unconfortable couch and chairs would not rent again because of this
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

wendy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall good
Overall good. Very clean, well stocked. Pros: * Bed in master bedroom was comfy * Kitchen was spacious and well stocked (thank you for the coffee and tea options!) * Living room/dining room was spacious and comfortable. Enjoyed the pamphlets left in the box in the dining room with ideas of things to do locally. * Wifi worked well * Loved the Mrs. Meyer's cleaning products (hand soap, dish soap) CONS: * The listing description does not mention that this is a second floor unit - glad my parents ended up not coming because they would not have been able to get into the unit. * Description says there is a window AC - this is very literal. There is "A" window AC which is in the laundry room and does not provide air conditioning to any of the 3 bedrooms, nor the kitchen, living room or dining room. We visited during an unusually hot spell, and only 2 windows in the unit open (two bedrooms) - so the 2 extra provided fans only blew around hot air. I did contact the owner who promptly dropped off two more area fans (now using four). To be fair, short of installing more AC units, I'm not sure what the owners could do because they have all of the windows sealed otherwise. * Beds in other 2 rooms were uncomfortable and very noisy when rolling over for 2 teenagers (this is their report so take it for what it's worth). Overall, I think this would be a great place if you're ok with a second floor unit, and it's a more reasonable temperature outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Very clean, spacious and quiet, Perhaps above all, well located: Smitty's well-stocked grocery is across the road, the historic Stone House district is a minute north, Chester Commons a minute south and Springfield and Bellows Falls 20-30 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Nice place, plenty of space, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location , Super cute.
The carriage house was in a great location and is super cute. Was nice and cozy, easy to relax in . Located next to the local police station made the girls trip feel safer. I would definitely re-book.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rustic charm
Fantastic owners, excellent communication, conveniently close to Okemo. I would definitely recommend checking out this unique property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Wonderful charming country property. Loved waking up and making coffee in the cozy kitchen. Close to several ski resorts and other amenities. We would definitely stay again. The hosts were super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward J O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini ski trip to Killington & Okemo
Worked out great for us. 3 nice bedrooms for 3 guests . Kitchen had everything we needed. Nice main room to relax. Quiet neighborhood. Jennifer was great on updating us ( within 20 minutes) on why power went out ( someone hitting utility pole somewhere , restored within hour ).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pietro B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
This property was absolutely perfect for our ski trip to Okemo. It is warm and cozy, and perfectly equipped for cooking and entertainment. After a long day on the mountain, it's immensely appreciated to be able to stop by Shaw's or Smitty's directly on the way back and then relax within 15 minutes, without a long drive back. Our hosts had thought of everything, even leaving a little basket under the sink in the bathroom in case we had forgotten anything. Would absolutely recommend the Carriage House for any skiers or visitors to Chester, Ludlow, and the surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Carriage House was perfect. Had everything we needed. Met the owners and they could not have been nicer. Would definitely book again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Getaway, Responsive Host
Our weekend getaway with exactly what my family needed. From the very beginning when I had some questions about the property before booking, to the day of check out, Jennifer was a fantastic host. Everything was so clean and well-maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific COVID Holiday Stay
My husband and I and our teenager and college age child stayed there from right after Christmas through New Year’s. It was a lovely base from which to ski, shop, and sight see. Great having a little grocery next store since we cooked. Just as described and the owners are thoughtful and responsible.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020