Reviews of Property: VERMONT - 4 Season Swim, Hike, Bike, Ski, Snowmobile, Weddings, Reunions, Pets
Description
House, 3000 sq. ft.,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, 2 Bathrooms
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities
beach, rural,
garden,
pets considered,
internet access,
satellite or cable
Rates
per property
(USD)
$200 -
$400/night
$1,200 - $1,500/week
$1,200 - $1,500/week
Jalna Southwick or David Southwick
802-933-4530
802-377-2647
802-377-2647
Speaks: English
8 Reviews of Property 137934 in Lake Dunmore, Vermont
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Wonderful WInter Wedding
Review Submitted: February 19, 2009
Date of Stay: December 2008
Our daughter Criss chose to wed in Middlebury Vermont in January of this year. She and her intended Joel wished to make it a winter celebration for our families and in Middlebury so that the elder members of his Vermont family would not have to travel. So that our cozy family and very dear friends from Pennsylvania could spend time together in preparation for the blessed event, we engaged Jalna and David's beautiful Kingsley Mill Manor. The colorful photographs and detailed description on the website hardly did the Manor justice! It far exceeded our expectations in roominess, comfort, cleanliness, availability of activities and provisions, and especially beauty. From the generous welcome basket on the counter as we arrived to the huge Christmas tree especially decorated in Criss' wedding colors (yes, Jalna was sweet enough to ask what they were!) everything was wonderful. There was lots of room for everyone, the house was warm and comfortable everywhere (which says a great deal for the furnace because it was frigid that week) and there were plenty of supplies. Towels, sheets and sundry supplies were there making our stay so much easier. Located on a well maintained, wooded country lane, the house is charmingly decorated and has comfortable furniture. The owners were available if needed, but all of our needs were truly anticipated. There were even books and games in case of boredom, which there wasn't. The surrounding woods and steams were a nature lovers paradise. Even in the icy cold, the rushing mill stream behind the house could be heard adding to the charm. One family member has limited mobility, so the first floor bedroom and sitting room was especially helpful and entry into the home was also easy. For our guests there were nearby restaurants, the terrific shopping at Middlebury and many other locations, and a few even braved nearby ski slopes. The local folks were friendly and maps and directions readily available everywhere. Our time there was like coming home, with the warm familiarity of family. We are hoping to be fortunate enough to arrange another visit soon to perhaps enjoy a different Vermont season and to see what other treasures we find at Kingsley Manor Mill .
Owner's Response: We thoroughly enjoy preparing Kingsley Mill Manor for our guests and truly delight in personalizing it just for them. We hope always that our guests will want to return to explore and relax. We thank you for the terrific review. Please come again.
Relax/recharge/explore
Review Submitted: September 22, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2005
It's hard to know where to begin in describing our relaxing week at Kingsley Mill...but we certainly did not want our week to end! We would have been happy to hang out at the house and swimming hole for the duration. Plenty of room,spent lots of time around that grand table off the kitchen. Fun trips to Brandon,Middlebury and Lake Champlain-all a reasonable distance. We were able to walk to the church in Salsibury to hear our daughters final concert with Point Counter Point Camp. Cafe Provence in Brandon was amazing! Would love to return someday with more friends and family-to Kingsley and the Cafe!!
A quiet Vermont vacation place
Review Submitted: June 2, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
The place is absolutely delightful. It was immaculate, the kitchen well-equipped, and we were greeted on arrival(very late at night) with vases of lilacs, a jug of maple syrup, coffee and cream in the fridge, and the gift of a maple syrup cookbook. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms more than adequate. The living room furnishings are kind of old cottage: lots of comfortable couches, older but clean, and lots of areas for sitting around and catching up, and there's a wonderful screened porch out back with the sound of the waterfall, a great place for morning coffee. We were there for my son's college graduation, and the owners graciously allowed us to have a party for the graduates, along with a couple of other families. The lawns by the creek and the waterfall were a perfect setting. This isn't your decorator-perfect vacation condo; it's more like spending time in a well-loved family home. A great place to get together with family and friends. Close to great hiking, lots of antique shops around and some excellent estaurants in Vergennes and Middlebury. There is one bedroom on the first floor, but the stairs to the second floor might be a little steep for folks with difficulty with stairs.
Chistmas Holiday
Review Submitted: January 6, 2009
Date of Stay: December 2008
Jalna and her family are great to deal with. We went up at Christmas and she had the whole house decorated, even a 8'ft christmas tree!
The house is large and has a very warm and cozy feeling.
We had a wonderful trip and would come back again!
The house is large and has a very warm and cozy feeling.
We had a wonderful trip and would come back again!
Owner's Response: Dear PA guests,
You were awesome! We enjoyed decorating the tree and house for you and hope you return in the future. Thanks so much. J&D
You were awesome! We enjoyed decorating the tree and house for you and hope you return in the future. Thanks so much. J&D
Charming!
Review Submitted: October 28, 2008
Date of Stay: June 2008
What a delightful summer week we had! This house was full of charm! The waterfall was gorgeous and relaxing. It was wonderful having linens and cleaning provided...truly making it a vacation! The house was a perfect size for our family plus a few guests and we enjoyed all the amenities: close to Lake Dunmore, walking trail to the lake, eating fresh raspberries right off the bush, bonfires in the backyard, and many great moments just relaxing and listening to the soothing waterfall. We can't wait to go back!
Welcome Home
Review Submitted: September 16, 2008
Date of Stay: September 2008
I will try to be unbiased with my review, but this house was my grandparents home and we were excited to be able to get back in with siblings, girl cousins, aunts and moms to enjoy a weekend of reminiscing, once again enjoying the sounds of the waterfall and just feeling the hug that this house gives all. Many others came to visit us during our stay so that they could also say that they had once again come home. There wasn't anything that was going to spoil our weekend, not rain, nor mosquitoes (which Salisbury is famous for and we remember oh so well). All of the amenities of the house made it possible for us to never leave and just be able to enjoy every moment we were there. We even took out a jigsaw puzzle that you had provided and put it on the table on the back porch so we could work on it while enjoying the sounds of the waterfall. My granddaughter came to visit and we realized that she was the fifth generation to come into this house. It was always a beautiful old home and still is. Even my grandfather's rhubarb plant was still growing on the side lawn! Thanks for adding the side entrance so that those who have some limited mobility were able to get in to enjoy. All in all, this was the best weekend many of us have had all summer...to be with family and enjoy family time in a space that is large, comfortable and lovely. Thank you again Jalna and David for making this available to people to enjoy. We WILL be back.
Owner's Response: We have been thrilled with our guests. It is such a pleasure to know Kingsley Mill Manor is as wonderful a place for our guests as it is for us. For our future guests we have invested in newer appliances, more anti mosquito equipment and continue to update all our bedding and linens We look forward to hosting more happy families and friends in the future.
Absolutely Fabulous
Review Submitted: September 7, 2008
Date of Stay: September 2008
My dear friends and I had a wonderful time staying here. We did not leave the property the whole weekend and, as I'm writing this, we are still here! No one wants to go home! It was everything that we hoped it would be - clean, quiet and restful. I would recommend it to anyone! The property is in charming but with all the modern conveniences.
I'll miss it! We'll come back!
I'll miss it! We'll come back!
Kingsley Mill Manor
Review Submitted: June 20, 2008
Date of Stay: June 2008
The house was beautiful! You could hear the water from the creek from the back porch. It was very peaceful. The house is very spacious. We really enjoyed our stay! The house was very clean. Lake Dunmore is just around the corner.
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