Family-friendly holiday rentals in Dorset

Romantic Barn Guesthouse in Village Center

Keep it simple at our peaceful and centrally-located hideaway. This rustic and cozy two-story barn guesthouse with fireplace is located on four acres of a 1768 historic homestead right in Manchester Center. Enjoy the pond and mountain views from the bedroom and living room windows; the guesthouse faces a peaceful meadow and wildlife pond which abuts 70 acres of preserved land with hiking trails, yet it's also just steps from Main Street and all of the dining and shopping of Manchester Village.

Bonnet St Barn

Keep it simple at the peaceful, cozy and centrally-located Bonnet St Barn. Conveniently located steps from Manchester’s landmark 'Northshire Bookstore', restaurants and delightful shopping. The apartment is on the main floor of the two-story barn and features a king-size bed, a smaller second bedroom with a twin bed, AC, high speed WiFi, TV and a full kitchen for relaxing mealtimes. Less than 30-minute drive to Bromley & Stratton ski areas. Enjoy the Green Mountains of southern Vermont!

Vermont barn apartment

The Barn Apartment at Sykes Hollow Farm is in the gorgeous Mettowee Valley with 4 friendly horses, entertaining chickens, mountain views and a host who cares about you. The farm is a quiet, private, peaceful place with 30 acres to roam, but still close to Dorset and Manchester. Fields, mountains and a pond are all here. Good for couples and solo travelers who want an amazingly beautiful setting. This listing is more than a rental... it's an entire farm. Powered by solar to help the planet!

Bright Manchester Studio with Sleeping Loft

Our studio apartment with sleeping loft is great for two adults or a couple with children. Located on a quiet country road great for taking long walks. There is a queen bed in the loft and a pull out queen sofa in the living area. Bright with high ceilings and all new furnishings. We are less than three miles from town, 20 minutes to Bromley and 25 minutes to Stratton. Close to hiking, biking, fishing, great restaurants and shopping. Please note;Owners lives on premise in main house.

Apartment in Vermont Historic Home

This lovely renovated 3-room apartment is attached to our 1885 Vermont italianate home, located is historic Middletown Springs, Vermont. We have been working on restoring this house, listed on Vermont's registry of historic homes, for a dozen years now. The apartment has its own entrance, full kitchen, and one spacious bedroom. The third room is a large sitting room with a shower and closet bath. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch, meet our chickens, and explore our garden.

Big Green Barn - Manchester Village Vermont

Unique Vermont Barn Experience! 1880s restored barn on 2 acres in Manchester Village across from Southern Vermont Arts Center. Converted to a photo studio in 2004 when we moved from NY; spacious, comfortable, solar-powered, approx. 1 mile to Main St. (town roads, no sidewalk), close to shopping, restaurants, golf, hiking, skiing, etc. Beautiful views, Mount Equinox front, the Green Mountains back. No pets. Not suitable for children under 12. (License number MRT-10126712)

Private two-bedroom suite within a two-story house

This is a private suite located on the second floor of a house. Separate entrance. The owners live downstairs. Great location with mountain views. Please note: 1) Our kitchen is fully equipped, but it has a hot plate instead of the traditional stove. 2) Instead of a full-size living room there is a small sitting area with a TV in the same area where the kitchen is located. 3) Guests don't have access to the backyard/patio.

In Town Manchester Studio w/ Loft Bedroom.

The Barn, situated behind our house, is located just a few minutes walk to the center of Manchester. It is a studio setting with general living area on the main floor and a bedroom above in a loft. There is hot tub available to barn guest and a shared (with house) outdoor space. Very clean, very fun space with ample room, comfortable bedding. Perfect for two. (Note: Bedroom Loft is only accessible via a spiral staircase).

The Smithy Cottage at Consider Bardwell Farm

The historic “Smithy" at Consider Bardwell Farm is the original building used for blacksmithing by Consider Bardwell, himself, in the 1800s. Complete with brand-new, architect-designed kitchen and bathroom, wood-burning fireplace, and stone patio for outdoor grilling and dining, the Smithy is beautiful inside and out. Enjoy meeting our goats and all the local goodies and products that we can stock in your cottage.

Guest Suite in historic 1804 tavern, w/ Breakfast.

You'll have the whole 3rd floor to yourself with a new private bath, large bedroom with a/c, and a separate sitting room/library. Stay in an historic gem, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Historically sensitive restoration has been done. You'll have a continental breakfast in the house's original dining room. We're a four a minute drive from the center of historic Dorset village.

Dog Friendly A-Frame Retreat near Hiking, Skiing

Escape to The Vermont A-Frame, our dog-friendly retreat on the edge of Green Mountain National Forest! This cozy 2-bedroom cabin comfortably sleeps 4 and features a stone fireplace, fast WiFi for remote work, and a fire pit. Perfect for a nature retreat, whether you're here to ski, hike, or simply relax, it's your ideal home base for exploring Southern Vermont. Find us on social media! @thevermontaframe

Hilltop Country Views Studio Apartment

Enjoy a relaxing stay in the country. Easy access to Vermont & Saratoga. Eat local produce. Fresh eggs, bread and butter or oatmeal for your first breakfast, coffee and tea provided. Go shop, ski, hike or stay put & enjoy a good book! (After you're confirmed, please let us know if you're vegan, and or glucose or lactose intolerant.)