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Secluded 5 bedroom home on 5 acres! 3 miles to the heart of Manchester Center!

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View from windows at the back of the house.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11380.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Manchester Center, VT
  • Manchester Designer Outlets
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Golf Club at Equinox
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Equinox Preservation Trust
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Aeolus bedroom (2 twin beds)

2 Single Beds

Battenkill bedroom (queen bed and twin bed)

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bromley bedroom (queen bed)

1 Queen Bed

Equinox bedroom with en-suite bathroom (king bed)

1 King Bed

Stratton bedroom ( queen bed)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom near Battenkill and Aeolus bedrooms.

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom near Stratton and Bromley bedrooms

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite bathroom in Equinox bedroom.

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded 5 bedroom home on 5 acres! 3 miles to the heart of Manchester Center!

Come enjoy a peaceful Vermont get away! This home is set on 5 acres in Manchester Center, Vermont. It is surrounded by White birch trees so we named it Birch Valley. We purchased this home in June 2017 and have put a lot of time and effort into making this a home away from home for anyone. Just 7 miles (11 minutes) from the Vermont Summer Festival. We are 15 minutes to Bromley resort an 25 minutes to Stratton. The property has an easy access paved driveway and plenty of parking for large vehicles.

There are mountain views from the back and the front of Birch Valley!
This home is 3 Minutes to the heart of Manchester and 5 Minutes to the heart of Dorset.
No Pets allowed. Our family has allergies and can't chance any pets. If you're interested in booking this house please send us a request include the dates and times you'd be interested in, as well as a little about your family/ group.

The open floor plan includes a large dining room, great room, loft and a grand kitchen. This space allows for large groups to congregate with viewing access to all three areas. The spiral staircase up to the loft is great to hang out in the futons and enjoy the mountain view through the two skylights. The wood burning stove installed in 2017 is wonderful to enjoy and visible from the kitchen, eating area, loft and main great room.
Birch Valley has mountain views from almost every room in the house. There are many beautiful spot to sit outside on the front balcony or the back 30' deck.
We installed new heat/air conditioning through out the house in December 2017. Each bedroom has its own A/C & heat control.
Five bedrooms includes sleeping for eleven people.
The top floor includes Three bedrooms-
The Equinox Master suite with a King bed includes a private bath.
The Stratton bedroom and the Bromley bedroom both have a queen bed. They share the full bath in the same hallway.

On the main level has 2 bedrooms. There is a full bathroom for these two bedrooms to share.
-The Battenkill bedroom is very spacious with a queen bed and one extra long twin.
-The Mt Aeolus bedroom is the fifth bedroom with two twin beds.


In the winter time enjoy snowboarding and skiing at three areas Bromley, Stratton and Magic mountain. In the summer close by is the Dorset Quarry and Vermont summer festival.
Local year - round attractions include gourmet restaurants and cozy coffee shops within minutes, exceptional art galleries and outstanding musical performances and of course Hildene (Robert Todd Lincoln's summer home).
We are 4 minutes from The Equinox hotel. Don't miss the award-winning Northshire Bookstore (3+ floors, thousands of books and gifts) in Manchester and enjoy fabulous shopping at the Manchester outlets, local country shops and charming little shops!

The kitchen is equipped with a Keurig, crock pot, blender, toaster, mixer, coffee pot, microwave, a gas stove, dishwasher and two electric ovens. Plenty of counter space for the gourmet cook.

You can enjoy the Television with basic cable and of course free WiFi from all over the property.

Enjoy relaxing on the 36’ deck with mountain views. Your welcome to try out the new BBQ. Or play a game of football in the field. there is a fire pit away from the house for guests to enjoy.
Our driveway is easy to drive large vehicles or trailers and easy to turn around . In snow there are perfect hills to sleigh ride on. Cycle right out of the driveway for a wonderful ride and view of the surrounding mountains.

Our huge pond is low in late summer through October. Other times of the year it is very full and breathtaking. Sit on the balcony or front porch enjoy watching the wildlife and the crystal clear water in the pond. This private get away is peaceful and tranquil.

This home is a perfect central location for the following events:
VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL HORSE SHOW
Equinox Weddings
Equinox Country Club
Hildene Weddings
MAPLE LEAF HALF MARATHON
THE VERMONT CHALLENGE
ANNUAL FLY FISHING FESTIVAL
FALL ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL
RACE FOR THE CURE
Shopping at MDO Vermont- Manchester Designer Outlets
Orvis fly fishing school
Events at the Marble House Project
Events at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Events at Dorset Playhouse
Events at Barrows House and Dorset Inn


Birch Valley is minutes away from the Dorset Quarry. The Dorset Quarry is one of the top twelve swimming holes in the US according to USA today.




Property manager

Shannon Volz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Manchester Center

Located in Manchester Center, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Mountain National Forest and Equinox Preservation Trust, while American Museum of Fly Fishing and Museum of Creative Process are cultural highlights. Vermont Summer Festival and Sugar Shack are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Manchester Center, VT

What's nearby

  • Southern Vermont Arts Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Manchester Designer Outlets - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Golf Club at Equinox - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Equinox Preservation Trust - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Hildene - 12 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 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

Is Secluded 5 bedroom home on 5 acres! 3 miles to the heart of Manchester Center! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded 5 bedroom home on 5 acres! 3 miles to the heart of Manchester Center! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded 5 bedroom home on 5 acres! 3 miles to the heart of Manchester Center! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded 5 bedroom home on 5 acres! 3 miles to the heart of Manchester Center! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Green Mountain National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Southern Vermont Arts Center and Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park. Manchester Dog Park and Lye Brook Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Hockey tournament

Such a beautiful home, had all we needed!!! Would recommend stay here and we definitely will be staying here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raizel K.

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

Short midwinter family vacation

House is amazing. Set beautifully on a slight hill (perfect for sledding!!). Clean and pristine upon arrival. Well stocked kitchen, bathrooms and linen closet with anything you may need or forgot to bring. Owner very responsive. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Excellent stay!

Wonderful house. Owner made sure house was well stocked with kitchen items and wood for stove. House was very clean, minutes to town and only 25 minutes to Stratton. We had a great time. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Wonderful Weekend

A group of 10 adults enjoyed a wonderful fall weekend at this house. The house is as described and is in a convenient location to restaurants, shopping, and other sites. The property surrounding the house is pretty with a big deck to enjoy outdoors. The house is very clean and well stocked with plenty of large windows for great natural light. The 10 of us had plenty of room for sleeping and relaxing and we enjoyed using the kitchen and sitting area for one of the nights that we stayed in for a birthday celebration. Communication with the owner was immediate and always helpful. We had no issues while staying at the house and I will stay there again if back in that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

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

2nd Stay

This was our 2nd stay and it was as successful as the 1st stay. This property is very clean and the house and amenities are perfect for our large family gathering. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare a family meal! We are already planning our next visit. Our family loves Manchester and this location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

we will come back

good time
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Wonderful!!!

Absolutely perfect stay! Such a beautiful home, on a spectacular property! Super comfortable beds and terrific kitchen. Everything you might need is already there. We can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

Wonderful Wedding Weekend

Our family stayed for four nights over the weekend of our son's wedding and it was wonderful! Lots of open space inside and out to stretch out and relax as well share together-time. The shaded area of the grounds was wonderful for the firepit at night as well as taking groomsmen photos the day of the wedding (at The Old Gray Barn in Dorset). Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Friends weekend

The property was perfect. We had four couples in town for another friends 60th birthday celebration. We all enjoyed are stay. The beds were all comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. We enjoyed many coffee and wine time on the back deck and front deck as well. Location was very convenient to all our activities (golf at The Equinox and party at Frost Moon Mountain). The house was very clean. Shannon was super easy to reach and was very quick to respond anytime we reached out. You will not be disappointed if you book a stay at Birch Hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette F.

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

Green Mountains ❤️❤️

Some of us are Vermonter’s returning to Manchester for a music festival. Some friends “first timers” joined us and we had a wonderful week! The house is beautiful, spacious, clean, and well appointed. Nestled in the beauty of Manchester Vermont. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and communicating with Shannon was effortless. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy I.

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

Amazing home

We can’t wait to return next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Wonderful house!!!

Beautiful house, well-maintained and kept immaculately clean. It Is very spacious and the individual bedrooms are very private. The great room is a fantastic space for gathering. The house is well equipped in all ways. Plenty of clean linens and towels, extra bedding, comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen with every type of cooking tool and basic pantry items that we needed plus much more. The large crock pot was very useful. Each bedroom is individually climate controlled, including a/c, which was very accommodating for a group of 5 individuals with varying temperature preferences. Plenty of hot water. Sitting out on the front and rear decks was peaceful and relaxing with the beautiful landscape and views! The property is conveniently located just a few minutes from the charming town of Manchester. We enjoyed some very good nearby restaurants, beautiful hiking spots, and shopping. Hildene is also nearby and was quite impressive. The owners were extremely responsive to questions, and a pleasure to deal with! Would gladly visit this property again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Alfred Reunion

House was a perfect home base for our group. We enjoyed the spaciousness so we could all spread out. We appreciated the well-stocked kitchen as we ate in several nights. The outside grill worked great for a BBQ. We would return in a heartbeat! Thx again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Great stay while attending a wedding in Dorset.

The place was immaculate and accommodated all of us quite easily. Kitchen was well stocked, decks were great to sit on, and the grounds were beautiful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Great location

Really enjoyed the location, plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

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

Family Ski Getaway

Very comfortable accommodations, clean, very functional space! Great location convenient to multiple mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany Y.

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

Great Stay!

Great location, very close to Manchester and Bromley Mountain. House was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. Traveled with ten adults and two toddlers and there was plenty of room! Bedrooms were great sizes and very comfortable. Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Vermont weekend

wonderful rental for a large family weekend, host was great, good communicator and pleasant. a very clean well appointed home. very clean and hassle free
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

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

Comfortable home for family and friends

We were 7 adults and young adults. Very comfortable space, good beds, plenty of room to be alone or together. Family room is a natural hangout spot. House was well equipped with kitchen stuff, towels, etc. Town of Manchester is lively, and the house is well located to explore by car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

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

Excellent ski house with plenty of room

We loved our stay! There was something for everyone. We went shopping in Manchester and skiing at Stratton. The weather wasn't great but there was so much to do in the area. The actual home was spotlessly clean. We have been renting homes for 15 years and this was the cleanest and most well stocked. The kitchen had everything you could need and looked like new items not some mix bag of items cast off from other homes. We make and/or bring all our meals due to food allergies, so we need a great kitchen well stocked. The bedrooms were all spacious and even better than described with nice white linens and clean bedspreads and blankets. With multiple gathering rooms - loft, basement, living room and wii game room our large 2 family gathering was happy to gather together and be apart. We loved the house and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh F.

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

Great Family Reunion stay

Very comfortable, spacious and well equipped house. Great beds, wonderful kitchen, and a great setting and location. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

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

Great Manchester get away

Our family has been gathering annually in Manchester for over 25 years. This was a great trip in part due to the house and the host. I like to cook and the kitchen is great! The layout is open and inviting and allowed us all to enjoy our time together. We are already planning to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aidan L.

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

Lovely, spacious home

I loved the comfortable rooms, lofted ceilings, and spacious kitchen. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

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

Weekend in VT.

We had to stay in Manchester for a family event, our weekend worked out perfectly because of this beautiful home we stayed out. The home is absolutely perfect for a large family, extended family stay or a group of friends! The home is spacious, clean and lovely! THANK YOU for sharing your home with us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Great Family stay

We had a great summer weekend at this house. It was great family time. Everyone thing was simple to use. They had extra stuff there that we wouldn't even know we needed. the communication with the owner was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Volz

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We have been married for 25 years. We have two children in college. Family time is important to us. This house is perfect for gathering with our friends and family and celebrating life.

Why they chose this property

Its charming, beautiful and a wonderful location.

What makes this property unique

Views of the mountains and the pond is resort like. Great room, kitchen and dinning area are open to each other making it perfect for everyone to gather together. The great room has a fun spiral staircase to the loft. The large kitchen and dinning room have a view of the front of the house of the pond and mountains. Off the great room in the back of the house has a large deck and beyond that is the field and then more mountain views. Another room off the kitchen is a nice sitting area for board games or reading. The bedrooms are on one side of the house while the kitchen, great room, sitting room, loft and dinning area are all on the opposite side. Spacious home with plenty of rooms to spread out.

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