Charming stone cottage, off-grid, on small VT farm

Tiny home in Newfane, Vermont

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Erica
  1. Superhost
  2. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

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In the Vermont countryside

A rural Vermont farm surrounded by scenic countryside, near the village of Newfane

Historic stone cottage with fireplace

A 1942 stone cottage with a huge wood-burning fireplace and firewood provided by the host

Erica keeps guests coming back

Guests return year after year, praising Erica's warmth and the peaceful, restorative atmosphere
This lovely stone cottage is cozy and charming. It's off grid, but very comfortable, with hot and cold running water, a huge fireplace (firewood provided) state-of-the art Scandinavian separating toilet, cooktop, luxury foam mattresses, solar lights (no electricity), and a food cooler with ice packs provided by host (no fridge, no oven). No wifi, lots of birds and trees. Come glamping!

The space
This is a very special off-grid experience, offering a taste of tiny house living. But it's seasonal only (Memorial Day - Columbus Day).

The stone cottage was built in 1942 (with all hand tools) and was the home of the camp director when the place was a girls' summer camp. It has a stone exterior and slate roof, with hardwood flooring and wood paneled walls.

Nope, there's no Wi-Fi, no electricity, no air conditioning, no tv, and only ATT cells work here. Guests report being super relaxed by the end of their stay!

I supply coffee, tea, ice packs for the cooler and half and half. you'll get eggs from the chickens. I supply firewood - please do not bring wood from out of state. No outdoor fires allowed, per local regulations.

Guest access
This cottage is all yours. You are welcome to walk around the farm (watch out for electric fence, nails and chicken poop). I have one other, year-round airbnb rental on the property.

Other things to note
*Please try to arrive before nightfall* I live on a narrow dirt road and it can be a bit intimidating to drive up in the dark for the first time!*

There is no electricity

There is a lot of black bear activity around here. I haven't lost a guest yet, but guests need to be aware of not leaving food outside or in their cars.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Private patio or balcony

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 96 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Newfane, Vermont, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

It's a rural spot. This is a scenic area, so there can be quite a few people going on a country drive and it's become a dirt-bike highlight. You'll also see horseback riders and bicyclists and walkers going along the road.

Meet your host

Superhost
575 reviews
4.85 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: UMass Amherst and Elms College
I love sharing my place with guests and am happy to talk about farming/homesteading if you're interested. I started hosting on Airbnb in 2012, when I lived in Springfield, Mass. I moved to Vermont in 2017 and have met lots of great people through hosting!

Erica is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection
May encounter potentially dangerous animal