Family-friendly vacation rentals in Dorset

Glamping Cabin with Private Pond and Mountain View

This little glamping cabin with cozy woodstove is set at the far edge of a field overlooking a wildlife pond, seasonal fountain, and mountain. It is a peaceful place, surrounded by beauty, and special not just for these amenities but because it is improbably located on four private acres right in Manchester Center. The property abuts 70 acres of preserved land, but is steps from Main Street and all the shopping, dining, and outdoor options that this lovely year-round tourist town has to offer.

Private Riverfront Getaway with Mountain Views

Be close to everything Manchester has to offer while enjoying gorgeous views and total privacy in a comfortable home you will have all to yourself! The perfect getaway any time of year. Feels like you are away from it all, but just minutes from amazing hiking, skiing, shopping, dining, and entertainment! 5 minutes to town and Bromley is less than 10 min away. Stratton and Magic Mt are both less than 25 min drives. Hiking trails, kayaking, fly fishing, and more are all right in your backyard.

Country Colonial Home with rolling fields & stream

This wonderful colonial home offers wide open space on 21 acres of rolling fields with paths leading to the Green River. In the summer build your own dam or in the winter cross country ski along the edges of the stream and get a full view of the West Arlington valley. Swearing Hill is located within a mile of an old country store for all types of immediate supplies. The town of Arlington is 5 miles away, and Manchester, Vt. Is 14 miles, offering golfing, shopping, and wonderful restaurants.

Bonnet St Barn

Keep it simple at the peaceful, cozy and centrally-located Bonnet St Barn. Conveniently located steps from Manchester’s landmark 'Northshire Bookstore', restaurants and delightful shopping. The apartment is on the main floor of the two-story barn and features a king-size bed, a smaller second bedroom with a twin bed, AC, high speed WiFi, TV and a full kitchen for relaxing mealtimes. Less than 30-minute drive to Bromley & Stratton ski areas. Enjoy the Green Mountains of southern Vermont!

Vermont barn apartment

The Barn Apartment at Sykes Hollow Farm is in the gorgeous Mettowee Valley with 4 friendly horses, entertaining chickens, mountain views and a host who cares about you. The farm is a quiet, private, peaceful place with 30 acres to roam, but still close to Dorset and Manchester. Fields, mountains and a pond are all here. Good for couples and solo travelers who want an amazingly beautiful setting. This listing is more than a rental... it's an entire farm. Powered by solar to help the planet!

Bright Manchester Studio with Sleeping Loft

Our studio apartment with sleeping loft is great for two adults or a couple with children. Located on a quiet country road great for taking long walks. There is a queen bed in the loft and a pull out queen sofa in the living area. Bright with high ceilings and all new furnishings. We are less than three miles from town, 20 minutes to Bromley and 25 minutes to Stratton. Close to hiking, biking, fishing, great restaurants and shopping. Please note;Owners lives on premise in main house.

Cow Barn Lodge

Our home is located in MT. Tabor, Vermont, just off of Route 7, in a country setting with beautiful Mountain views of the Green Mountain National Forest, Dorset and Danby Mountains. The house is an old barn converted into a beautiful spacious home, on 4 acres. Snowmobiling from our place, plus 4 major ski areas less than 30 miles away. Hiking, fishing, swimming, golfing, and the Equestrian horse show are all nearby. as well as shopping in nearby Manchester and Rutland Vermont.

Big Green Barn - Manchester Village Vermont

Unique Vermont Barn Experience! 1880s restored barn on 2 acres in Manchester Village across from Southern Vermont Arts Center. Converted to a photo studio in 2004 when we moved from NY; spacious, comfortable, solar-powered, approx. 1 mile to Main St. (town roads, no sidewalk), close to shopping, restaurants, golf, hiking, skiing, etc. Beautiful views, Mount Equinox front, the Green Mountains back. No pets. Not suitable for children under 12. (License number MRT-10126712)

The Nest at Birch Quarry

Our home is located mid-way between Dorset and Manchester VT. This mid 70's style home has been remodeled and updated. The rooms are tastefully decorated. New baths, a well appointed kitchen, large dining area, vaulted ceilings, large deck & marble patio w/ fire pit. Private setting surrounded by woods and quarry pond. The access is flat and off a paved road. 3 min to Dorset. 5 min to Manchester. 10 min to VT Horse Show. 15 min to Bromley. 25 min to Stratton.

All Season Fun Enjoy Southern Vt

Winter: Bromley 20 min, Stratton, Okemo Pico 35 min, Killington 40 min. Great hikes on the AP/LT,Homer Stone trails, Little Rock Pond excellent swimming holes minutes to the lake and VSF. . Back to back with Green Mtn National forest. Pets must be pre-approved.. Please add your pet fee in your reservation. A true home away from home. We are 4 season vacation. Grn Mtn National Forest. Minutes to Manchester .

Guest Suite in historic 1804 tavern, w/ Breakfast.

You'll have the whole 3rd floor to yourself with a new private bath, large bedroom with a/c, and a separate sitting room/library. Stay in an historic gem, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Historically sensitive restoration has been done. You'll have a continental breakfast in the house's original dining room. We're a four a minute drive from the center of historic Dorset village.

Sunny, charming, quiet get-a-way

Come relax and recreate in a classic Vermont Village setting. This 2 BR, 1.5 Bath inviting ski vacation home borders the Green Mt. Forest and is close to prime ski areas, VT Summer Festival, Dorset Theatre, Emerald Lake State Park, and Manchester shopping and dining.