Family-friendly holiday rentals in Dorset

Haus Nowak - spacious family-friendly retreat

Our home is privately set on a dirt road less than 2 miles from town or a short drive to ski areas. Nestled in a wooded acre with wandering paths, it is perfect for those who want to be close to all Manchester offers yet quiet and comfortable for reading, music, or mid-day naps on the deck or screen porch. Go river walking or hike the Lye Brook Wilderness and AT trails? It’s less than a mile from the house- walk, bike, or drive to the trailheads. *Note: 6 adults (or less)+children is ideal !

Private Riverfront Getaway with Mountain Views

Be close to everything Manchester has to offer while enjoying gorgeous views and total privacy in a comfortable home you will have all to yourself! The perfect getaway any time of year. Feels like you are away from it all, but just minutes from amazing hiking, skiing, shopping, dining, and entertainment! 5 minutes to town and Bromley is less than 10 min away. Stratton and Magic Mt are both less than 25 min drives. Hiking trails, kayaking, fly fishing, and more are all right in your backyard.

Mountain View Getaway

Escape to our cozy, inviting home nestled on the side of a mountain in East Dorset, VT. This peaceful getaway features 2 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 modern bathrooms, perfect for families or couples. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, a relaxing living area, and a beautiful backyard with a deck for outdoor dining. Explore nearby hiking trails, skiing, swimming, local attractions, or simply relax in nature's beauty. Easy check-in and check-out. No smoking Well trained pets only No large parties

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!

10 min from Stratton! Log Cabin w/ Beautiful Views

Spectacular views of Stratton Mountain! This cozy log cabin is set on 10 acres of land offering a quiet year round Vermont getaway. The home offers 3 bedrooms (all with mountain views), 2 baths and comfortably sleeps 7. Located 10-15 minutes from skiing (Stratton, Bromley and Magic), 25 minutes from shopping and dining in Manchester, and ½ mile from Gale Meadows Pond for hiking and water activities in the summer. If you’re looking for the ultimate Vermont experience, you’ve found your spot!

Cozy Barn home w/ Mountain Views

Newly renovated cozy Vermont barn with views of Mount Equinox. This unique barn includes a full kitchen, bedroom, bath, smart TV, and wifi. Conveniently located 2.5mi to downtown Manchester and 3.7mi to the Dorset Town Green. Come hike, golf, ski, dine, shop, or take a stroll on the Manchester Rail Trail. 15min drive to Bromley and 25mins to Stratton. Relax with a cup of coffee or glass of wine on the deck while looking out at the mountains, or cozy up with a book by the electric fireplace.

Oma's Cabin - A Quiet, Off-Grid Forest Retreat

This tiny cabin is nestled in the woods, far from the noise of modern life. Originally built by my mom, “Oma,” to use as a retreat while visiting her grandkids, it's a green paradise in the summer and, with its cute woodstove, a warm and cozy retreat in the winter. 'Oma's Cabin' is located up Tunket Road in the Mettowee Valley of Pawlet, VT - our driveway is also the trailhead for Haystack Mt., so you have a spectacular hike out your front door. Cabin is HIKE-IN ONLY during the winter.

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)

The Nest at Birch Quarry

Our home is located mid-way between Dorset and Manchester VT. This mid 70's style home has been remodeled and updated. The rooms are tastefully decorated. New baths, a well appointed kitchen, large dining area, vaulted ceilings, large deck & marble patio w/ fire pit. Private setting surrounded by woods and quarry pond. The access is flat and off a paved road. 3 min to Dorset. 5 min to Manchester. 10 min to VT Horse Show. 15 min to Bromley. 25 min to Stratton.

Schoolhouse Spa Retreat on a Vermont Farm

Escape to our historic and lovingly-renovated schoolhouse on a 250-acre verified-regenerative farm, where Green Mountain views meet modern comfort. Unwind in your private hot tub and barrel sauna after exploring farm trails, then fall asleep to the gentle sounds of sheep grazing in the pastures below. This is Vermont at its most authentic—working farm life with all the luxury. Level 2 EV charger, in-unit washer/dryer, and ductless AC for summer comfort.

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.

Sunny, charming, quiet get-a-way

Come relax and recreate in a classic Vermont Village setting. This 2 BR, 1.5 Bath inviting ski vacation home borders the Green Mt. Forest and is close to prime ski areas, VT Summer Festival, Dorset Theatre, Emerald Lake State Park, and Manchester shopping and dining.