Situated right on Haystack Mountain for easy access to hiking and VAST trails and Hermitage Club. Only 2 miles down the road to Mount Snow for even more skiing and outdoor play options. Adjacent to Hermitage Club House.
Sleeps 14 (max10 adults).
The property went under a complete renovation complete with fresh furnishings and top of the line finishes. Comfortably sleeps 12 in 5 bedrooms, up to 8 adults. Kitchen is well equipped to cook and entertain complete with a gas grill on the deck. Oversized windows take in the beautiful views of the ravine and Haystack Mountain, while giving a treehouse feel inside with the soothing sound of the brook. It's a special house designed to accommodate a large group while allowing everyone to have room and privacy.
Kids love the newly added lower floor with an oversized sectional, smart TV, game room with a shuffleboard table, air hockey and other games.
Parking on premises there is a $100 per car fee after 5 cars, please let us know before you arrive, thank you
SUMMER fun includes multiple lakes around us, big and small. Haystack Golf Course is open to public and very close. Hiking starts right in front of the house, plenty other trails available, we use AllTrails app to explore more hiking. Mountain biking is available at Mount Snow, also a summer camp for the kids. Zoar Outdoor in Wilmington has endless offerings. Bromley Mountain has summer zip lining, mountain coasters and much more. Last but not least, check out Berkshire East for whitewater rafting, zip lining, it’s only a 25 minute ride
WINTER SEASONAL RENTALS POSSIBLE, PLEASE INQUIRE
DEDICATED HI SPEED INTERNET - 40 MBPS
ACTIVITIES AND RESTAURANTS:
- HERMITAGE INN is a gem right next to our property. Check out www.thehermitageinnvermont (.com) to see seasonal events and happenings. They offer both upscale and tavern dining indoors and outdoors. There are also firepits outside, perfect for a drink.
- Be sure to check out visitvermont (.com)/events before your trip. The website is run by the Chamber of Commerce and lists all local events and festivals in the area.
- We have a BROOK in the back of the property with a cleared path to enjoy in the summer. Also a firepit on the side.
- HIKING: Walk towards the Hermitage Club Clubhouse (walk up the drive way, make a left and then a right at the intersection to Fannie Hill Road. That leads up and left to the Hermitage Clubhouse) and you will see a stone pathway going up the Haystack Mountain. That’s a nice and easy 40min hike up the mountain. We recommend AllTrails app to see all the trails in the area. Valley Trail, Hoot Toot and Whistle Trail in Wilmington, also Haystack Mountain trail from the Chimney Hill side are popular trails
- LAKES: MIRROR LAKE at the bottom of the Haystack Mountain is a nice and small lake to enjoy for swimming. It’s a private lake so please keep off the indoor areas but you can enjoy the lake otherwise. To get there, make a left at the driveway, another left at the intersection on Fannie Hill Road and walk straight, you’ll see the Gatehouse for Hermitage Club and the lake next to it. HARRIMAN RESERVOIR: A much larger lake, it offers multiple picnic and beach areas, boating, kayaking. www.highcountrymarine (.com) offers boat rentals. There are charcoal grills and picnic areas at the public boat launch area.
Somerset Reservoir: If you’re up for more driving up from Lake Whitingham, you can drive to the Somerset Reservoir and enjoy the hiking trail along the reservoir, picnic and swim.
-GOLF: Haystack Golf Club is very close and public, amazing views, especially during foliage. They have a restaurant.
-TENNIS: Chimney Hill Association has two courts very close to Wilmington will so if you’re looking to hit some balls for a little. Technically they belong to the Chimney Hill development but they are always open and available. We go to Stratton Tennis Club, it’s 25 minutes away but would be worth the drive if you’re a more serious player, looking for an indoor court, a camp or lessons.
-FLYFISHING: vermontflyfishers (.com) has multiple locations in the area for flyfishing, locations and types of fish change depending on weather and season.
-Cross Country Skiing, ice skating and snow shoeing: Rentals available at the Hermitage Inn, there’s also an outdoor ice skating rink setup in the winter.
-MOUNT SNOW. We recommend buying passes ahead of time and going up from Carinthia at Mount Snow, instead of the Main Face which gets very crowded. Mount Snow also has a lot of events off season, especially in the Fall.
RESTAURANTS, West Dover:
- HERMITAGE INN: The Inn has new owners as of 2021 and they spared no expense for the renovations and landscaping. It’s a beautiful place to check out whether for just a drink, lunch or dinner. The wine menu just got the Wine Spectator Award in 2022, kitchen offers in season, well curated selections sourced from local farms. Tavern Menu has the all-time favorites like burgers, grilled cheese etc.
- THE LAST CHAIR – Family, casual with an arcade and outdoor seating. There is also an ice cream truck in front. If it’s full try Black Diamond Grill right next door, same owner, smaller menu, usually no wait. The do not take reservations.
- TRAIL 87: Last Chair can be very busy, especially in winter. Right next door, Trail 87 is a great alternative. There is also A1 Coffee inside which is a cute little coffee shop from Wilmington.
- SAWMILL INN: Upscale dining, indoor and outdoors, the building is a historical farm turned into a charming inn. They also have a pool.
- Betsey’s DOTS of Dover: Diner in town
- STICKY FINGERS: If the line is too long at Dot’s or you just want to grab and go, delicious bakery and a quick breakfast right across from Dot’s.
- NORTH STAR PIZZA: Only DELIVERY available in town
- NOMAD CHEFS: They’re, as the name suggests, nomads. You can catch them by River Valley Market, “Wicked Wednesdays” at the Wilmington Inn and sometimes by the Distillery in Marlboro, VT (vermontdistillers (.com)). Check out their website to see where you can find them, they also bring the food truck to you for catering. nomadchefsvt (.com)
RESTAURANTS IN WILMINGTON:
- CAFE ROOST: Our favorite in Wilmington. Sandwiches, breakfast, all fresh and simple with the best VT sourced ingredients.
- 19 MAIN: Brick oven pizza
- ALPENGLOW: Great for winter dining, they have fondue and other European Specialties.
- DOTS Diner in Wilmington.
- There’s also the ANCHOR, fish restaurant and LA CASITA, Mexican Restaurant.
- There are a few shops on Main Street, also A1 Coffee and a bakery next to it a little further down on Main Street, close to Chimney Hill.
- WAHOOS (Summer only): Order ahead on wahooseatery (.com), service is very slow. There are picnic tables by the brook in the back.
- VERMONTDISTILLERS (.com)in Marlboro, VT. There’s a beautiful viewing deck, sometimes Nomad Chefs food truck and a pizza place across the street. About 10min out of Wilmington.
