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Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!

Reading accommodation with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Reading, VT
  • Place, Billings Farm and Museum
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Okemo Mountain Resort
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Ascutney
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Reading

On river.Stay at this Reading cottage and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Mt Ascutney State Park and Camp Plymouth State Park. Echo Lake is within 9 miles (15 km) and Amherst Lake is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mt Ascutney State Park - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Billings Farm and Museum - 24 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Okemo Mountain Resort - 38 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Mount Ascutney - 42 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Killington Resort - 52 min drive - 25.4 miles

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 20 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ransom Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪South Woodstock Country Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Maple Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brownsville Butch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Skyhawk Hideaway - ‬13 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.

Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!

Welcome to Dark Horse Cottage. Our picturesque getaway in rustic Vermont, will greet you with views and sounds of the Reading River just outside your door. Our horse themed retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, with many adventures found under VT’s expansive skies. Whether it's summer or winter, the list is endless. Skiing, golfing, hiking, horse riding or fishing to name just a few. For the sophisticated palate, try farm to table dining, wine tasting, or a brewery/distillery tour. Enjoy it all, it's YOUR vacation!

Okemo Ski Resort - 25 min
Killington Ski Resort - 45 min
Saskadena Six Ski Resort - 22 min
Kedron Valley Stable -9 min
Green Mountain Horse Academy -7 min
Lake Echo - 20 min
Lake Rescue - 20 min
Coolidge State Park - 30 min
Downtown Woodstock-15 min
Downtown Ludlow - 25 min
Downtown Reading- 4 min

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! to the airport?

This cottage is 11.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! to the beach?

This cottage is 9.7 mi (16-min drive) from Stoughton Pond Recreation Area.

Does Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! to downtown Reading?

This cottage is 1.9 mi away from Reading.

Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dalton T.

Liked: Cleanliness
My wife and I were on a week-long Fall roadtrip in the northeast and this was our first stop for two nights. Such a nice, cozy & clean place to stay. The creek out back is magical. I sat out there for hours just listening to it. It’s about 10 miles away from Woodstock, VT. Can’t say enough good things about this place & will definitely try to stay here again one day if we find ourselves back in the area. The host was very responsive & the check-in/check-out process was easy. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an adorable little place! The host was wonderful and we loved all the care put into every little detail from the decor to the outdoor area, this place had it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

GMHA Horse show getaway

Perfect for a small group to stay for GMHA horse trials! Conveniently located and has everything you need! 7 mins from show grounds is unbeatable! Clean, great communication, and easy check in/out…Thanks for hosting!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley E.

Liked: Cleanliness

We really enjoyed our stay!

We loved our stay at the Dark Horse Cottage. It was close to everything we wanted to do. We loved being near the little creek. They thought of everything for amenities. It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect couples cottage

Really enjoyed our 3 nite stay while leaf-peeping. Cottage is quiet, cozy, clean and furnished with every amenity needed. Beds are both very comfortable. Owners easily accesible via text. Our stay here truly was one of the highlights of our 3 week trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter & I had a truly wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage conveniently located to downtown Woodstock that provides a quiet place to relax among the trees next to a babbling brook. The horse theme throughout the cabin is charming but the impeccable attention to detail is unmatched. Anything and everything you could want or need for a comfortable stay is provided. There is even a heated toilet seat and a mini bar! And the host's binder of local recommendations offers something for everyone from skiiers to foodies to equestrians to weekend warriors to those who just want the perfect Vermont country getaway. Hospitality at the highest level...wholeheartedly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kaija family visit

We were visiting family to celebrate our daughter’s engagement and this house was a mile away from home base it was perfect in so many ways, comfortable and clean. We’ll be back thanks so much
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harminder

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good cozy location. enjoyed the privacy during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for GMHA

We stayed at the Dark Horse Cottage for the June Horse Trials at GMHA! The spot was minuets away easy in and out, cozy good internet we used the grill and enjoyed the sitting area outside. Perfect for Mom, Dad and 1-2 kids. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sami G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cottage

We had a great stay! The cottage is extremely clean and very well put together. Every amenity you could think of is there! They definitely thought of all of the little touches!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024