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3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres.

Manchester Center vacation home with kitchen

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 114100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Manchester Center, VT
  • Place, Southern Vermont Arts Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, American Museum of Fly Fishing
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Golf Club at Equinox
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Manchester Center

In Manchester Center .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Green Mountain National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Southern Vermont Arts Center with a stay here. Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park and Manchester Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Southern Vermont Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Golf Club at Equinox - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Manchester Designer Outlets - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Battenkill River - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Willoughby’s Depot Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zoey's Deli & Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres.

Come enjoy a peaceful Vermont get away! This home is set on 5 acres in Manchester Center, Vermont. It is surrounded by White birch trees so we named it Birch Valley. We purchased this home in June 2017 and have put a lot of time and effort into making this a home away from home for anyone. Just 7 miles (11 minutes) from the Vermont Summer Festival. We are 15 minutes to Bromley resort and 25 minutes to Stratton. The property has an easy access paved driveway and plenty of parking for large vehicles.

There are mountain views from the back and the front of Birch Valley!
This home is 3 Minutes to the heart of Manchester and 5 Minutes to the heart of Dorset.
No Pets allowed. Our family has allergies and can't chance any pets. If you're interested in booking this house please send us a request include the dates and times you'd be interested in, as well as a little about your family/ group.

The open floor plan includes a large dining room, great room, loft and a grand kitchen. This space allows for large groups to congregate with viewing access to all three areas. The spiral staircase up to the loft is great to hang out in the futons and enjoy the mountain view through the two skylights. The wood burning stove is wonderful to enjoy and visible from the kitchen, eating area, loft and main great room.
Birch Valley has mountain views from almost every room in the house. There are many beautiful spot to sit outside on the front balcony or the back 30' deck. There is heat/air conditioning units through out the house. The main social area has radiant heat. Each bedroom has its own A/C & heat control.
Five bedrooms includes sleeping for eleven people.
The top floor includes Three bedrooms-
The Equinox Master suite with a King bed includes a private bath.
The Stratton bedroom and the Bromley bedroom both have a queen bed. They share the full bath in the same hallway.

On the main level has 2 bedrooms. There is a full bathroom for these two bedrooms to share.
-The Battenkill bedroom is very spacious with a queen bed and one extra long twin.
-The Mt Aeolus bedroom is the fifth bedroom with two twin beds.


In the winter time enjoy snowboarding and skiing at three areas Bromley, Stratton and Magic mountain. In the summer close by is the Dorset Quarry, Dorset Theatre, Southern Vermont Arts Center, and Vermont summer festival.
Local year - round attractions include gourmet restaurants and cozy coffee shops within minutes, exceptional art galleries and outstanding musical performances and of course Hildene (Robert Todd Lincoln's summer home).
We are 4 minutes from The Equinox hotel. Don't miss the award-winning Northshire Bookstore (3+ floors, thousands of books and gifts) in Manchester and enjoy fabulous shopping at the Manchester outlets, local country shops and charming little shops!

The kitchen is equipped with a Keurig, 12 cup coffee pot, crock pot, blender, toaster, mixer, microwave, a gas stove, dishwasher and two electric ovens. Plenty of counter space for the gourmet cook.

You can enjoy the Television with basic cable and of course free WiFi from all over the property.

Enjoy relaxing on the 36’ deck with mountain views. Your welcome to try out the new BBQ. Or play a game of football in the back field. There is a fire pit away from the house for guests to enjoy.
Our driveway is easy to drive large vehicles or trailers and easy to turn around . In snow there are perfect hills to sleigh ride on. Cycle right out of the driveway for a wonderful ride and view of the surrounding mountains.

Our huge pond is low in late summer through October. Other times of the year it is very full and breathtaking. Sit on the balcony or front porch enjoy watching the wildlife and the crystal clear water in the pond. This private get away is peaceful and tranquil.

This home is a perfect central location for the following events:
VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL HORSE SHOW
Equinox Weddings
Equinox Country Club
Hildene Weddings
MAPLE LEAF HALF MARATHON
THE VERMONT CHALLENGE
ANNUAL FLY FISHING FESTIVAL
FALL ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL
RACE FOR THE CURE
Shopping at MDO Vermont- Manchester Designer Outlets
Orvis fly fishing school
Events at the Marble House Project
Events at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Events at Dorset Playhouse
Events at Barrows House and Dorset Inn


Birch Valley is minutes away from the Dorset Quarry. The Dorset Quarry is one of the top twelve swimming holes in the US according to USA today.




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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Mountain views private secluded home.
Mountain Views Private Secluded Home. Air Conditioning!!

Frequently asked questions

How close is 3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres. to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.5 mi (48-min drive) away from the Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does 3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres. to downtown Manchester Center?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Manchester Center.

3 minute drive to the heart of Manchester! Peaceful 5 bedroom home on 5 acres. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

linda o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family home! Very well stocked! Very clean. Great floor plan for entire family to be together.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our extended family all gathered for a local wedding weekend and this property was perfect. The communication and check-in process with the host was simple and efficient. Lots of spacious areas for morning coffee and relaxing. No one felt like they were on top of everyone else. We will certainly be back for a longer stay when were not so busy and we can enjoy ourselves more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Davis CA

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a beautiful home in a beautiful location. It is well equipped. We had trouble finding stuff a couple times and the host replied quickly and could point us to the right cabinet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Que S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a nice spot. Spacious, great location, clean. The house had everything we needed for a great vacation in Manchester.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful family retreat

We were pleasantly surprised to get the notice we could check-in early so off we set to Vermont! We arrived to a beautiful, peaceful and serene house! Great large home with lots of room to sleep, hang as a family, cook in a very well stocked kitchen, etc. it had anything we could have needed to cook with, play with, etc. the icing on the cake was the really cool pond that the kids loved exploring, catching and releasing frogs, newts etc. would love to visit again next year when we’re in town for the green mountain challenge soccer tournament
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hockey tournament

Such a beautiful home, had all we needed!!! Would recommend stay here and we definitely will be staying here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raizel K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short midwinter family vacation

House is amazing. Set beautifully on a slight hill (perfect for sledding!!). Clean and pristine upon arrival. Well stocked kitchen, bathrooms and linen closet with anything you may need or forgot to bring. Owner very responsive. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay!

Wonderful house. Owner made sure house was well stocked with kitchen items and wood for stove. House was very clean, minutes to town and only 25 minutes to Stratton. We had a great time. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Weekend

A group of 10 adults enjoyed a wonderful fall weekend at this house. The house is as described and is in a convenient location to restaurants, shopping, and other sites. The property surrounding the house is pretty with a big deck to enjoy outdoors. The house is very clean and well stocked with plenty of large windows for great natural light. The 10 of us had plenty of room for sleeping and relaxing and we enjoyed using the kitchen and sitting area for one of the nights that we stayed in for a birthday celebration. Communication with the owner was immediate and always helpful. We had no issues while staying at the house and I will stay there again if back in that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd Stay

This was our 2nd stay and it was as successful as the 1st stay. This property is very clean and the house and amenities are perfect for our large family gathering. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare a family meal! We are already planning our next visit. Our family loves Manchester and this location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

we will come back

good time
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!!

Absolutely perfect stay! Such a beautiful home, on a spectacular property! Super comfortable beds and terrific kitchen. Everything you might need is already there. We can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan, Norton, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Wedding Weekend

Our family stayed for four nights over the weekend of our son's wedding and it was wonderful! Lots of open space inside and out to stretch out and relax as well share together-time. The shaded area of the grounds was wonderful for the firepit at night as well as taking groomsmen photos the day of the wedding (at The Old Gray Barn in Dorset). Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend

The property was perfect. We had four couples in town for another friends 60th birthday celebration. We all enjoyed are stay. The beds were all comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. We enjoyed many coffee and wine time on the back deck and front deck as well. Location was very convenient to all our activities (golf at The Equinox and party at Frost Moon Mountain). The house was very clean. Shannon was super easy to reach and was very quick to respond anytime we reached out. You will not be disappointed if you book a stay at Birch Hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Green Mountains ❤️❤️

Some of us are Vermonter’s returning to Manchester for a music festival. Some friends “first timers” joined us and we had a wonderful week! The house is beautiful, spacious, clean, and well appointed. Nestled in the beauty of Manchester Vermont. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and communicating with Shannon was effortless. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home

We can’t wait to return next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house!!!

Beautiful house, well-maintained and kept immaculately clean. It Is very spacious and the individual bedrooms are very private. The great room is a fantastic space for gathering. The house is well equipped in all ways. Plenty of clean linens and towels, extra bedding, comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen with every type of cooking tool and basic pantry items that we needed plus much more. The large crock pot was very useful. Each bedroom is individually climate controlled, including a/c, which was very accommodating for a group of 5 individuals with varying temperature preferences. Plenty of hot water. Sitting out on the front and rear decks was peaceful and relaxing with the beautiful landscape and views! The property is conveniently located just a few minutes from the charming town of Manchester. We enjoyed some very good nearby restaurants, beautiful hiking spots, and shopping. Hildene is also nearby and was quite impressive. The owners were extremely responsive to questions, and a pleasure to deal with! Would gladly visit this property again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alfred Reunion

House was a perfect home base for our group. We enjoyed the spaciousness so we could all spread out. We appreciated the well-stocked kitchen as we ate in several nights. The outside grill worked great for a BBQ. We would return in a heartbeat! Thx again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay while attending a wedding in Dorset.

The place was immaculate and accommodated all of us quite easily. Kitchen was well stocked, decks were great to sit on, and the grounds were beautiful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Really enjoyed the location, plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Ski Getaway

Very comfortable accommodations, clean, very functional space! Great location convenient to multiple mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Great location, very close to Manchester and Bromley Mountain. House was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. Traveled with ten adults and two toddlers and there was plenty of room! Bedrooms were great sizes and very comfortable. Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vermont weekend

wonderful rental for a large family weekend, host was great, good communicator and pleasant. a very clean well appointed home. very clean and hassle free
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable home for family and friends

We were 7 adults and young adults. Very comfortable space, good beds, plenty of room to be alone or together. Family room is a natural hangout spot. House was well equipped with kitchen stuff, towels, etc. Town of Manchester is lively, and the house is well located to explore by car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent ski house with plenty of room

We loved our stay! There was something for everyone. We went shopping in Manchester and skiing at Stratton. The weather wasn't great but there was so much to do in the area. The actual home was spotlessly clean. We have been renting homes for 15 years and this was the cleanest and most well stocked. The kitchen had everything you could need and looked like new items not some mix bag of items cast off from other homes. We make and/or bring all our meals due to food allergies, so we need a great kitchen well stocked. The bedrooms were all spacious and even better than described with nice white linens and clean bedspreads and blankets. With multiple gathering rooms - loft, basement, living room and wii game room our large 2 family gathering was happy to gather together and be apart. We loved the house and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023