Private Tavern, Hot Tub, 8-Fireplaces, Spa Baths, Fire Pit, Baths Ensuite - Shop or Ski!

The Blue Door Farm & Cottage, a Gertrude Rentals property
Enormous house and cottage with Hot-tub, Game-ready 50 TV, Hiking Trails, Meadow Games, Pond in the Woods (dries up in dry season), 4 Spa-baths, 8 Fireplaces, 7 full and 3 half baths, commercial caliber Cellar-Tavern with Stone Fireplace, sun-deck, stained glass windows, chefs kitchen, huge All-season Sunroom, lush tapestry curtains, antiques and oriental rugs, and amazing bedding and mattresses. Set on 10 acres with unfettered access to 400,000 acres of forest once enjoyed by Kipling and Frost near the top Skiing, Shopping, Golf, Restaurants in the Green Mountains! *

Activities
Onsite: fire pit drum circles, Game-ready 50 TV, cornhole ladders croquet, golf in the yard, pond in the woods (dry some seasons), basement bocce, chalk murals on the old shed, hikes and discovery walks, and bird feeder building. Nearby: swimming holes waterfalls, fishing, railway hikes, farms, adventure parks, the Battenkill, the VAST, the Appalachian Trail, and Golf to name a few.

Location
Shaantipoorn ekaant: a rare combination of solitude and creature comfort. This is going to be easy, you deserve 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, (3 miles), Magic (6 miles), Stratton (13 miles), or Okemo (18 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:)

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.

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Events
We've hosted almost everything, but events must get prior approval.