Cozy, relaxing, family vacation
Review Submitted: April 26, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2009
We loved it!! Had to start with that. The cabin was exactly as described, but so much better than we could have asked for. Incredibly clean and neat. There is no doubt that the cabin is "cozy" but for our three kids and our 150lb St Bernard, it was just perfect. Our 13 year old slept in the loft (the futon was already opened with sheets and pillows - thank you!!) - the ladder was a little scary for our little ones, so after a couple trips up to check out the loft, we did make that off limits. The little ones slept with mom in the very comfortable queen bed - Dad slept on the reclining sofa with the extra blankets provided.
The views from the deck and from the front window are truely indescribable. Wow!! The property was wonderful for the kids and the dog - PLENTY of room to run around and lots of places to explore and hike.
The cabin's location was perfect for us also - far enough away to be secluded and private, but close enough to 91 to make a trip to Quechee or Woodstock a nice 30 minute ride. We also made a trip into Hanover and Norwich for the Science Museum -- another easy ride, this time along route 5 .Bradford is also a great little town ( 10 minutes away) - great pizza, friendly supermarket, and Farm Way is an experience all by itself. And when our 7 year old fell in a mud puddle, we drove into West Lebenon, NH (again about 25-30 minutes from the cabin) to the Walmart for a new pair of jeans.
My wife and I bring the kids up to Vermont several times a year, usually renting private homes (nice to have a kitchen). This may have been the smallest we've tried, but it truely was one of our favorites. It had everything we needed - we couldn't have asked for anything more (except a less windy night - i was dieing to have a fire in the fire pit, but was a little nervous with the wind - we lit a small fire with twigs and sticks we gathered from the incredible forest behind the house - roasted a few marshmallows and tried to count the stars)
I was reluctant to write such a great review because, I would love for this place to be our little secret - but I wanted to thank the Chapman's and to let them know what a wonderful time we had. Thank you very much! We will be back!
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Pet-friendly,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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