The Blue Door Farm & Cottage, a Gertrude Rentals property
Large antique house and cottage near Vermont skiing, dining, and shopping. Short drive to ski mountains, including Bromley, Magic, Stratton, and Okemo! Walking distance to Green Mountain, hiking trails, and the VAST and Appalachian trails. Features include - Hot-tub, Hiking Trails, Meadow Games, 4 Spa-baths, 8 Fireplaces, 7 full and 3 half baths, commercial caliber Cellar-Tavern with Stone Fireplace, sun-deck, stained glass windows, and huge All-season Sunroom. Set on 10 acres with unfettered access to 400,000 acres of forest once enjoyed by Kipling and Frost. Book your Vermont ski and farm to table food vacation rental now!
What Guests Love
∙ Location - minutes to skiing, farmers markets, word class hiking, and farm to table restaurants
∙ Skiing - 4-miles to Bromley, 9-miles to Magic, 12-miles to Stratton, and 22-miles to Okemo
∙ Jacuzzi - Jacuzzi on the meadow
∙ Privacy - a huge 100% private farmhouse and cottage on 10 acres for half the price of hotel rooms
∙ Restaurants - 20-min drive to 20 amazing restaurants, too many to list
∙ Hiking - walk off your deck into the woods or access the VTS and Appalachian trails nearby
∙ Relaxation - it's an easy trip to the woods with clear highways, wi-Fi and groceries
∙ Activities - skiing, summer-stock theatre, waterfalls, adventure parks, hiking, farmers markets, shopping, public farms, and live music
∙ Memories - perfect for large groups, quiet, comfort, access to all top attractions
Location
This is going to be easy, you need this. Set in the Green Mountain National Forest with amazing star gazing, mineral water straight from the faucet into your coffee tea or bath and no stoplights, but with WIFI, paved roads, cell-service, a grocer, a liquor store, and incredible shopping skiing and dining. Ski four top mountains - Bromley (4 miles), Magic (9 miles), Stratton (12 miles), or Okemo (22 miles). Shop 40 Manchester retailers just 12 miles away. Eat at four Michelin quality restaurants and find six more family-friendly eats within 6 miles. If you prefer to stay onsite you can enjoy an outdoor hot-tub on the meadow, a walk in the forest, a drink and a book in a spa-bath or in front of a fireplace, or hit your private tavern for drinks and bocce-ball giant-Jenga or croquet. This place will really put your stress triggers on pause. Six thousand square feet of interior space and thousands of acres to get lost in:)
Property Truths
This is an antique building in a rural location on the edge of hundreds of miles of wilderness. The heat is well serviced, we have a professional cleaning and laundry crew, the Wi-Fi is actual fiber optic (better than most in the area), I love the linens and beds, and the pictures are of the exact unit. I don't want to discourage you, it's nicer than the rooms at the world famous equinox hotel near, really it's beautiful and most guests love it. However, as someone who manages 55 properties, I know antique-farm-properties are not for fussy travelers and are a better fit for guests who enjoy character and a more folksy vibe.
History
The Blue Door Farm was formerly known as the Nordic Inn. It is listed in the Vermont Nordic Ski Hall of Fame, and fondly remembered by locals and initiated travelers as the place to go to do anything from falling in love and getting engaged, to celebrating/reuniting with old friends and family. Since its renovation the Blue Door Farm, now private, has hosted a wide variety of groups including - Reiki water-healing and other wellness retreats, the Burton Snowboard family, a Bollywood star, the twin baby stars of the Diane Keaton movie Baby Boom (filmed nearby), a former NYC Chief of Police, a Para-Olympic gold medalist, and even a reunion for an 80s band with a multi-platinum album.
Support Post Booking
I understand vacation time is precious and I will make sure you get the most out of it. My number is the only contact information you need. My units are at the top attractions. No requirement ever at checkout. Free early check-in when possible. Never hidden fees or solicitation
Terms
Payments are 50% refundable when canceled at least 60 days before arrival. Payments are not refundable when canceled less than 60 days before arrival. Events or gatherings involving outside guests are only allowed with prior approval from the management. Guest agrees to hold the Property Manager and Owner harmless from any liability for injuries while on vacation.
Travel Insurance
If you prefer insured bookings, we also offer travel insurance. Basic Travel Insurance- cost is 7%, covers 30 different issues, coverage begins only after protection has been purchased. CFAR (cancel for any reason) insurance is available in states applicable- cost is approximately 11% (7% basic plus additional 3.8% to add CFAR). Basic and CFAR must be purchased together as CFAR cannot be purchased individually. CFAR covers 60% of the trip cost with no questions asked. Travel insurance must be purchased within 14 days of booking and 30 days before check-in. Claim must be filed two days prior to arrival, available to U.S. citizens only.
Events
We've hosted almost everything, but events must get prior approval.
