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'Back to Earth Sanctuary' Cottage Bordering Green Mountains

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Brandon cottage rental - Back to Earth Sanctuary Cottage
Back to Earth Sanctuary Cottage
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    Spring Morning
    Back of Cottage
    Cottage Kitchen
    Cottage Living Room
    Cottage Small Bedroom
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    Downstairs Bathroom
    View of cottage from barn pasture
    Winter View of Cottage
    View of barns and the Green Mountains from the cottage kitchen
 
Brandon cottage rental - Back to Earth Sanctuary Cottage

Back to Earth Sanctuary Cottage

Spring Morning

Spring Morning

Back of Cottage

Back of Cottage

Cottage Kitchen

Cottage Kitchen

Cottage Living Room

Cottage Living Room

Cottage Small Bedroom

Cottage Small Bedroom

Cottage Upstairs Large Bedroom

Cottage Upstairs Large Bedroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

View of cottage from barn pasture

View of cottage from barn pasture

Winter View of Cottage

Winter View of Cottage

View of barns and the Green Mountains from the cottage kitchen

View of barns and the Green Mountains from the cottage kitchen

Per night (USD) $120
Per week $840
Per month $3,360
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps5
  • 1 Bathroom, 
  • 1 Half Bath
Minimum Stay 3 nights

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1.5 Baths, (Sleeps 4-5)

Relax in one of the first homes in the east to be insulated with sheep's wool! Back to Earth Sanctuary's vacation cottage is nestled on the edge of Vermont's Green Mountains. The cottage is a real home - a 1930's building that we began to renovate in 2010. It has two stories. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms and a new bathroom with a shower. Downstairs, there is a full kitchen (with a large sliding glass door and wonderful view of the mountains), living room, dining room with a soapstone wood stove, and bathroom with high efficiency clothes washer and an old fashioned bathtub.

Back to Earth Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary with horses (and sometimes sheep and chickens). The sanctuary offers workshops in natural and leading edge horse care and training. It is an active property - with horse training happening almost every day as well as workshops happening multiple times per month. The owners live on the farm section of the property which is behind the vacation cottage.

The vacation cottage is situated next to the road (a rural dirt road) with old maple trees out front and a nice backyard. It has its own section of the property, and is separated from the rest of the farm by hedgerows, trees, and fences.

If you'd like to explore the local area, you'll find plenty of hiking and cross country skiing opportunities in the nearby Green Mountain National Forest. The village of Brandon is just seven miles away and host to an amazing French restaurant and bakery. Middlebury is 20 miles away and has great shopping, restaurants, bakeries, and a vibrant natural/specialty food coop.

The local food movement is thriving here in Vermont! Once you arrive at the cottage, you'll find a list of restaurants, grocery stores, and farmers' markets who all source from local farms. Vermont is also on the cutting edge of developing green energy alternatives at a statewide level.

We welcome well-behaved dogs. This cottage is a great match for anyone wanting a rural adventure with minimal services in Vermont!

The cottage is available for rental between May 25th, 2013 and September 20th, 2013.

Check in time: 4pm (possibly earlier but please check with owners)

Check out time: 11am

Keywords: farmhouse, horses, secluded, mountainside, Vermont, rural, cozy, dogs, green, ecological, pet friendly

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About Kinna Ohman and Gene Leone

Kinna Ohman and Gene Leone are involved with natural building as well as the natural care and training of animals (they have 4 horses and 2 border collies).

Kinna Ohman and Gene Leone purchased this cottage in 2010
Why Kinna Ohman and Gene Leone chose Brandon

Back to Earth Sanctuary is a full time residence for us. We love the area and feel inspired by the mountains that are just behind our sanctuary. We are also excited by all the work Vermont is doing to support the local food movement and green energy alternatives.

What makes this cottage unique

Back to Earth Sanctuary is on the edge of the Green Mountain National Forest. There are hiking trails to explore, lakes to swim in, and cross country skiing in the winter. You can also enjoy seasonal foods -- such as blueberries to pick in early August, apples (from the 16 mature apple trees on the property) to sample in the fall, and maple syrup to taste in early spring!

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Brandon cottage rental - Back to Earth Sanctuary Cottage

Back to Earth Sanctuary Cottage

Spring Morning

Spring Morning

Back of Cottage

Back of Cottage

Cottage Kitchen

Cottage Kitchen

Cottage Living Room

Cottage Living Room

Cottage Small Bedroom

Cottage Small Bedroom

Cottage Upstairs Large Bedroom

Cottage Upstairs Large Bedroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

View of cottage from barn pasture

View of cottage from barn pasture

Winter View of Cottage

Winter View of Cottage

View of barns and the Green Mountains from the cottage kitchen

View of barns and the Green Mountains from the cottage kitchen

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Green Mountain National Forest, road biking over Brandon Gap, maple syrup, apple trees

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Brandon, Vermont

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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$120
$120
Fri, Sat, Sun
$840
$3,360
3 nights
 
 
Summer 2013
May 1 - Aug 31
$120
$120
Fri, Sat, Sun
$840
$3,360
3 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Deposits necessary to hold and confirm reservation. Cancellation policy: No fees if cancel more than 30 days before reservation date.
Fees And Taxes Rates are for two people - each additional person is $30/night
9% Vermont Lodging Tax not included
$50/person or dog refundable damage deposit not included
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.

* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Brandon, Vermont

Property Type:
  • cottage
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Mountain View ...
    Property is on a higher elevation plateau bordering the Green Mountains.
General:
  • Washing Machine ...
    High Efficiency front loading washer available. No dryer available at this time.
  • Broadband Access
  • Wireless Internet
  • Wood Stove ...
    Soapstone Wood Stove -- retains heat for hours!
  • Mobile Phone ...
    Verizon and AT&T limited service reaches the cottage.
  • Telephone ...
    Local calls are free. Long distance available with a calling card.
  • Linens Provided ...
    Cozy flannel sheets and sheep wool comforters on beds during colder season.
Kitchen:
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available ...
    Contact the local French restaurant in Brandon, Vermont (Cafe Provence) for catering options.
  • Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils
Dining:
  • Dining Area
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 -
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
  • Queen size Beds (1), Double Beds (1), Child Beds (1) Walk in closet adjoining one bedroom has a window and a small cot for a child. Please let us know if you are interested in this.
Entertainment:
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Television ...
    Small television with VCR and DVD player attached - no cable.
Suitability:
  • pets considered ...
    Well behaved dogs are welcome!
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
Attractions:
  • museums
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • sight seeing
  • horseback riding
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • skiing
  • golf
  • hiking
  • cross country skiing
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Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Brandon, Vermont

'Back to Earth Sanctuary' Cottage Bordering Green Mountains
average rating of 4.8333335 based on 6 reviews
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'Back to Earth Sanctuary' Cottage Bordering Green Mountains
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p386432vb
Brandon Vermont
New York, NY
4

Lovely Late Summer Family Vacation

4 of 5
Submitted: September 19, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
Convenient to Green Mountain hiking trails, Lake Dunsmore and the fun towns of Middlebury and Brandon, Wild Apple Farm Cottage was a cozy homebase for a lovely late summer family vacation/long wedding weekend. The sheep's wool beds are extremely comfortable and having the horses, chickens and sheep greet us each morning couldn't have been more picturesque. The owner was very helpful and answered my long list of questions promptly and fully. The cottage, though rustic, does have high-speed internet with wi-fi, an ipod speaker hook-up and plenty of organic/natural toiletries and products, just in case you forget your bug spray or sunblock. There is a TV but no reception although I think there is a DVD player - I'm not sure because we spent our days out enjoying VT and our evenings having long family dinners with plenty of wine. Rustic does mean, however, that the kitchen does not have a dishwasher so be prepared to hand-wash all your dishes during your stay.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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'Back to Earth Sanctuary' Cottage Bordering Green Mountains
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p386432vb
Brandon Vermont
Princeton, NJ
5

Idyllic

5 of 5
Submitted: August 12, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
My partner and I just returned from a two-week stay at Wild Apple Farm Cottage. We had a wonderful time. The cottage itself is very comfortable, with a beautiful view of the Green Mountains out back; it's extremely tranquil and quiet, yet close to Middlebury, Lake Dunmore, and excellent hiking, including some very lovely and very underused trails close by (in the Dunmore/Moosalamoo area as well as near the Brandon Gap, a five-minute drive from the cottage). The owners are extremely friendly and accommodating. If you're looking for a restorative Vermont retreat, this is it!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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'Back to Earth Sanctuary' Cottage Bordering Green Mountains
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p386432vb
Brandon Vermont
Montreal, Quebec
5

Just perfect

5 of 5
Submitted: May 24, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
We stayed at this wonderful cottage for 5 quiet and enjoyable days.

The place was just perfect for us (a couple + one big dog), beautifully and warmly decorated. The big yard was a plus for our dog. It is located on a very quiet street, and there are some great fun hikes just a couple of minutes away. Great place to do some serious road biking too.
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'Back to Earth Sanctuary' Cottage Bordering Green Mountains
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p386432vb
Brandon Vermont
5

Return visit with more returns in mind

5 of 5
Submitted: April 2, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
This is our second time in this lovely, relaxed farm cottage. I'm sitting here right now, gazing out at the hills, across the meadow, a lovely slope to the right. Even though the grass is green in this strange winter, it snowed while driving in last night. Ahhh, Vermont. The accommodations are perfect -- comfortable bed (have only tried one), two bathrooms (always welcome; one with shower, one with old fashioned tub), great well-equipped kitchen, flawless wifi... and a very responsive property manager (a switch on the water heater simply needed to be flipped from "vacation" to "they're here" mode). The house heats up instantly with the Rinnai propane heater; the wood stove draws perfectly and more than takes off any remaining chill. The house is full of light -- and life -- with a terrific collection of books for the readers among you. I'd say "book it" but please don't too often as we want to come back :).
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'Back to Earth Sanctuary' Cottage Bordering Green Mountains
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p386432vb
Brandon Vermont
Cambridge, MA
5

Wonderful Retreat

5 of 5
Submitted: February 9, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
We stayed for a long weekend, and had a wonderful, relaxing time. We found everything we needed, and our dog enjoyed tearing around the paddocks. The house is very comfortable and cozy, and in such a beautiful spot, with views of mountains from every window. Everything was clean and well-maintained, and very easy to use. We look forward to returning, perhaps to see the apple trees in fruit!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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