Cette maison de vacances Ă l'atmosphĂšre familiale Ă Pownal se trouve Ă la montagne, Ă 3 km de sites comme Green Mountain National Forest et Solomon Wright Library. Solomon Wright Public Library est Ă 4,3 km de distance.
The pictures were absolutely spot on! The space was incredibly quiet and cozy, with a warm and inviting atmosphereâeven in zero-degree weather. The hot tub was fantastic, and the heated bathroom floors were a luxurious touch. The WiFi worked flawlessly throughout the property. The chefâs kitchen was spacious and well-equipped, making it perfect for cooking. Plus, the rental is conveniently close to town, and the breathtaking mountain views made the stay even more special. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful stay here in Pownal!! We came for a writing retreat, looking for a cozy property with space to think, work, catch up, and relax. Talk about inspiring surroundings!! The property is cozy and well kept, with a spacious kitchen and plenty of little luxuries! Warm floors in the bathroom and a hot tub, fireplace⊠itâs a perfect spot. The property manager was communicative and friendly. Highly recommended!
We had a very peaceful and relaxing stay. The atmosphere was quiet and calming, perfect for unwinding. Everything about our time here was enjoyable, and we truly appreciated the serene environment. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a restful getaway!
It was a beautiful home. The owners knew it was our Anniversary and to our surprise there was champagne in the fridge for us with a card. The court yard was wonderful to have are morning coffee in. The caretakers were wonderful people answered any questions or small issues we had. The library was a book lovers dream. It was a great location very close to Bennington. It was a little closer to the road then I expected but the property had a nice side yard to walk the dog around. The master bed was very comfortable. It was wonderful to have a small fire outside at night and there was even a smores kit available for us. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
The Balcony unit has a unique configuration that is huge and cozy at the same time. Pictures don't capture this spectacular space! It worked well for our family of four but some layout quirks should be noted.
Main entry is up a spiral staircase from the patio behind the building.
Guests should be aware the bunk beds are only partially separated from kitchen and dining area (in case young kids need quiet to sleep).
The king bed shares space with the living area in the barn. The bed is separated by abundant storage units that can't reach the soaring barn ceilings.
Access to the one bathroom is also through the barn/bedroom space.
The huge sectional couch in the barn was a favorite cozy spot.
The oversized kitchen looks like a chefs dream but might frustrate efforts to actually prepare food for a crowd. The oven took a long time to even reach 350; the dishwasher and microwave have seen better days. There is a second living area off the kitchen which did provide a retreat away from the sleeping areas.
Full-sized laundry in the bathroom was a bonus. We didn't get to the pool during our stay, but the hot tub was delightful.
It would be helpful to show the roadside exterior in the rental listing as the written directions were confusing (across from the backside of the town hall?!) A single photo could help guests locate the distinctive barn building more easily.
In spite of the quirks, we will likely stay again for the access to Williamstown and Bennington. are
We enjoyed a quiet holiday there. The master bedroom/living room was beautiful, cozy and comfortable. The owner arranged to have a Christmas tree placed in the living room, which made it more special. The hot tub was clean and perfectly hot on the cold evenings. We were happy to find such a lovely dog-friendly place, just needed to make some minor adjustments there to protect fragile items around and sofas that she was not permitted on (we moved small items temporarily and had brought two sets of full-sized bedsheets for the long sectional that worked well). We were also not prepared for the metal spiral staircase outside leading to the unit, which our pup was too frightened to use (fortunately there was a garage entrance we were permitted use to take her in and out). There were tenants downstairs for most of our stay but it was not too disruptive to our peace or privacy. The manager Sally is a lovely woman, down to earth, easy to reach and helpful with questions. She works hard to keep the entire space spotless and nicely arranged. Overall it was a very nice getaway for our first visit to Vermont!
A belated but hugely sincere THANK YOU! We really enjoyed your property, which is unique and wonderful. The renovated building is truly âone-of-a-kindâ, and was perfect for our 5 day stay in Vermont and as a part of our second honeymoon. The floor plan was well laid out and spacious, and the old stained-glass windows really created/added to a cool environment! We stayed there in late August just before Labor Day, so the general area was quiet, and the private location gave us easy access to a bunch of Bennington area hiking trails and the entire surrounding area provided great food and scenery. Sandy was on-call when we had a minor question and was very knowledgeable about the area. We definitely look forward to staying again in the future. Thank you again!
The house is tucked in from a main road which gives easy access to Bennington, North Adams and Williamstown. The house was a dream. From the layout of the house and the wonderful hot tub, it was what we needed. Sandy the caretaker was very kind and sweet. We definitely want to stay again in the future.
We really enjoyed our week in Vermont! Bennington is such a cute town, and Williams College such a pretty campus and good eateries close by. Williamstown and Mass MoCA was a fun afternoon. House is large and fun for the kids. Loved having access to a nice washer and dryer. Huge kitchen. Thanks for having cable TV! A lot of properties don't. We all enjoyed the hot tub every evening. Sandy, your house manager is lovely and very responsive. Happy New Year!
We loved this place the first time we stayed....this time was even better since we timed the cross-country ski conditions perfectly (meaning, we lucked out). However, even last time when it was cold and sleeting......this place in front of the fire was warm and relaxing......
We loved the place, it was very clean, warm and quiet except for vehicles on the main road but that can be tuned out with time. The location was good and close to many shops, trails, ranches and restaurants. We enjoyed the fireplace and mostly every room in the place. Our only complain is with the hot tub, the host puts too much bleach on it and it was stuck to our skin all night even after multiple showers. I recommend not putting so much bleach in such a small space. Other than that our stay was pleasurable and we look forward to coming again
We loved seeing how creatively and wonderfully this barn was renovated into a beautiful and unique space. Every detail seems to have been considered, from the heated floor in the spacious bathroom, to the romantic sitting room with the fire place full of books and historic decor. We loved just exploring everything on display. We also fought off the cold to enjoy the hot tub and grill. Everything worked great and instructions for every part of the stay were supplied. It was great knowing that the property care taker was close by. We werenât sure if it would truly be a private experience since the lower part of the barn is another rented space, but even with guests occupying it we felt like we were all to ourselves. Loved this stay so much, thank you for sharing it with us!
We LOVED this property. Gabe and Pat were the right amount of communicative prior to our arrival and Sandy greeted us, gave us a great tour, and even sent us some hiking recommendations in the area. The kitchen is a DREAM, the barn is unbelievably charming (I LOVE the stained glass windows), and the bathroom floors were a welcome treat during a cold snap. The space is 15 minutes to North Adams and Williamstown so it was easy to find entertainment and enjoy the Clark Museum. I'm definitely bookmarking this place for future Berkshire adentures.
Had probably the best time on a mini-vacation weâve ever had! Wonderful ambiance especially when âsnowed inâ in front of the fire with a selection from the extensive library. Making sâmores in February was definitely a first! When we discovered our neighbors doing the same in their fire pit, we joined forces. I think we made friends for life. Sitting in the hot tub with snow flakes landing on your face while sipping scotch was like a scene from a movie. Sue, the manager, was very informative and attentive and makes the best banana bread ever! We will definitely be back, hopefully when we can also enjoy the pool and relax and cook out on the deck
This is a unique apartment that was mostly great for our family of two adults and two teens. Â It was clean, colorful, and very spacious. Â I think the listing does a great job of highlighting all the cool things about the property, but there are a few downsides that surprised us, which future guests may want to consider when deciding whether to book.
In reading my review keep in mind: I think the unit is priced fairly given the downsides â call them trade-offsâbut it wasnât easy to tell from the listing exactly what we were trading off. For this reason in my review Iâm focusing on the trade-offs we didnât realize we were making when we booked.
We were surprised to learn upon arrival that there are two vacation rentals in this building. This made it both noisier and less private than we expected.
NOISE. The downstairs apartment is directly beneath the master bedroom of this unit. While in the master bedroom, we were able to hear everything going on downstairs -- conversations, television, game playing -- was all audible nearly to the point that we could follow along. The owners have a strict "Quiet Hours" policy, but most of the noise we heard at midnight was just regular conversation that kept me up because of the way sound traveled through the floor and heat ducts, and it didnât seem reasonable to ask them to stop talking altogether. On our last night there was a large group downstairs (I counted 5 or 6 voices) and we could hear them playing a TV trivia game past midnight. I could have asked them to be quiet, or I could have contacted the property manager, but itâs just not the sort of thing I want to deal with on vacation.
PRIVACY. The other surprise for me was that all of the outdoor spaces are shared with both units. The hot tub in particular is weirdly located for sharing, as itâs on the upper unit deck, just steps from your double glass doors. So even if you donât plan to use the hot tub yourself, you could have strangers hot tubbing right next to you while you eat dinner, use the grill, or watch the sunset.
Other tradeoffs:
Beautiful stained glass windows = limited natural light indoors and no mountain views.
Being right on Route 7 (a highway, not a âvillage settingâ and not a quiet country road) = rumbling trucks, traffic noise, no birdsong.
Barn = mice.
All in all an interesting property, I think fairly priced, but with some trade-offs that will be worth it for some people but not for others.
The accommodations were as described and very nice but the location and privacy were misleading. The pool and hottub were shared with the apartment downstairs which was not disclosed in the rental site or by the owner at check in. There is no private balcony as the hottub is on the balcony and available for others to use. This is not a private country getaway rather a nicely appointed roadside apartment.
My husband and I stayed here with our dog July 16 - 21 and we were all very sad when it was time to leave. Pride of ownership shows throughout and the pictures do not do it justice! The home is very clean with a "country" feel with wide plank wood floors, wood beams, barn doors, stained glass windows but it still offers modern amenities and conveniences. We enjoyed the private pool by day and watched the amazing sunsets from the hot tub at night. The mountain views from the deck are breathtaking!
There's quite a bit to do in the area. It's close to Bennington which is a quaint town with shops and restaurants and there are several state parks with lakes and hiking trails near by.
We had the pleasure of meeting the owners upon check-in. They were so friendly and took the time to answer our questions and show us around.
We hope to get back there again soon and I would highly recommend this place! Thank you so much Pat and Gabe for sharing this little piece of heaven with us!!
My wife and I and 2 dogs stayed in Vermont for 1 week and we ended our last 3 days by staying in this beautiful location. I kept it a surprise from my wife because I knew she would love this place.... and she did. She loved the spaciousness of the place. The wood floors, the gi-normous kitchen, the high ceilings and the general comfort of the place.
We coordinated with the caretaker of the property, Lisa, regarding our arrival. Upon arrival she met us and gave us a tour of the place, showed us the switches and features of the place.....the only initial tricky thing I would say is getting to the garage because of all the doors. After finding the correct sequence the first time your fine;)
The first night of our stay we realized the hot water wasn't very hot. At first we weren't sure whether this was normal since it was our first night. Lisa was very easily contacted and she informed Mr. Palmer of the concern. The next morning I had the opportunity to talk to Mr.Palmer and he said it would be looked into and taken care of. He was good on his word because upon return from our day's activities we were pleasantly surprised to have hotter water.
The pictures in the Ads are nice but really don't do it justice. Not until you are standing there do you appreciate the enormity, beauty, serenity and spaciousness of the place. Thank you Mr. Palmer and Ms. Kane for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.
We really enjoyed our stay here! The house was beautiful- beautiful stained glass windows, a neat layout and a great bedroom with bunk beds that my son loved! I had been a little too worried that the bedroom with bunk beds described as being in the original barn was going to be too far separated from us, but it wasn't at all. The hot tub was fantastic too!
The owners, Pat and Gabe, were really attentive and helpful, providing information on things to do in the area. Lisa, the property manager, was fantastic as well and went out of her way to show us the ins and outs of the house upon our arrival.
We'll definitely be back!
We spent Monday through Friday and enjoyed each day. The views are beautiful. The house is stunning and very modern. Amazing kitchen, pool and hot tub. Would return again.
We enjoyed our stay. The house is clean and comfortable. You can tell that the owners paid attention to detail in designing this home. The master suite library is a quiet space where I enjoyed reading some short stories. Having the pool and hot tub to ourselves was nice, and the kids enjoyed it. The cover to the hot tub was broke, which was a bit of a pain when getting in and out, but that was being replaced when we left. There's a country mouse(who loves butter apparently) so put ALL your food away at night. Lisa the caretaker is very nice and responsive when needed. It's a great location close to Williamstown, Ma and Bennington, Vermont. We hope to be back next year.