2 BR, 2 bath, sleeps 4-6 ….. [or just 2 of you for a private get-away]

LOCATION: Belmont, Vermont (near Okemo) [Town of Mount Holly]

A cozy Vermont mountain cottage one mile to picturesque Belmont Village and Star Lake, and 6 miles to Okemo Ski Resort and Ludlow. A private location with a deck overlooking Star Lake, meadows and mountain vistas (with a 75 mile view!). 2 bedrooms [Queen; Double; and Queen Sleep Sofa in living room -- sleeps 4-6], 2 baths, living room with woodstove, High Speed Internet, satellite TV, DVD, CD player; dining area; fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, microwave; laundry with washer/dryer. A beautiful mountain get-away, yet close to skiing and other activities.

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Amenities: Comfortably furnished; Blankets, Pillows, Linens, Towels; Deck; Weber grill; Firewood. High Speed Internet with WiFi.

Winter —- Okemo 6 miles; Killington 30 minutes; X-C ski and sled from house; Village skating; 1 mile to VAST snowmobile trail system.

Spring, Summer & Fall —- Peaceful hide-away; nearby mountain lakes – swim, fish, boat rentals. Star Lake is just down the road, and Lake Ninevah, Echo Lake, Lake Rescue, Lake Amherst, and Lake Pauline are all only a few minutes away. Central to sightseeing, golf, tennis, horseback riding, hiking, biking. Near historic Weston Playhouse and Weston Priory.
Visit Woodstock, or the shopping outlets in Manchester. And of course don’t miss our spectacular autumn foliage.

No Smoking.
Dog by permission.

RATES (credit cards accepted):

*** Spring & Summer — $780/week; $440-$560/weekend if available (3 nights) [plus 9% VT Room Tax]

*** Fall — $440-$580/weekend (3 nights) , (email for weekly rates), [plus 9% VT Room Tax]

*** Winter —
$260/night Weekends [plus 9% VT Room Tax]
$190/night Weekdays [plus 9% VT Room Tax]
$370/night Christmas week [plus 9% VT Room Tax]
…………[minimum stays apply -- email for details]
$410/night New Years [plus 9% VT Room Tax]
…………[3 night minimum]
$340-$390/night Presidents Week, MLK, holiday weekends [plus 9% VT Room Tax]
…………[minimum stays apply -- email for details]

================== AND HERE’S SOME MORE ABOUT OUR COTTAGE …..

We are in the heart of the Green Mountains between Killington and Stratton/Bromley. We have beautiful (spectacular!!) views off to the west and northwest (great sunsets). Our cottage sits on a hill surrounded by stately maples and open pastures. It sits at 2100 feet above sea level and overlooks a lake with a 75 mile view across the mountains of Vermont and into New York State (we see the highest mountain in NY). We are one mile from Star Lake which has a beach and boat access. The cottage is very private being surrounded by 180 acres of our land, and hundreds more acres of friends, family and the State of Vermont. We have our own trail network for hiking, snowshoeing and xc skiing, and there’s lots of other hiking all around the town and local area. On our land across the road from the cottage there are four beaver ponds that string along a brook that runs into Star Lake.

….. and we have a moose that visits every now and then [EMAIL us for this picture and many others].

Although private, this house is in the heart of the Vermont ski and tourist area so there are lots of restaurants, shops, and activities within 5 to 10 miles (Mt. Holly, Ludlow, Weston, etc.)

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=============== AND HERE’S SOME COMMENTS FROM OUR GUESTS:

Dear Ron and Dottie,
Well, we’re finally making the difficult transition ‘back to the land called work’ after our awesome visit to your ‘bit of heaven on earth’. Indeed our stay at your heavenly haven refreshed both our spirits and bodies, and put Vermont on the “must see again & again” list of places to visit. What a perfect way for us to have celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. Hey, we may not have spotted your neighborhood moose, but he was tracking us!! What excitement we got from spotting his fresh tracks on our way back from clumping down to see one of the beaver dams on your property!!
What can I say, our stay in your ‘little’ cottage changed our lives…. Hey, I’m getting ready to put kindling in our ‘never used before’ fireplace, just to bring back some Belmont ambience to our San Diego nest!! (That fire-stoking bit is an AMAZING new activity for this San Diego native to start doing, trust me on this one!!
I hope this note finds you and Dottie well…….
Drop us a line now and again to keep us posted on your lives, ok? Now that we’ve touched each other, you’re in our hearts forever; you can’t get out of it!
Hugs,
Pat … and Denny, San Diego, CA

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Ron & Dottie,
We had the best ever vacation; it was absolutely excellent !! We loved the mountains, the hiking, the horses, and EVERYTHING. Thanks so much — we’ll be back.
Igor & Tatiana, Brooklyn, NY

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Dear Ron,
Sad to leave your lovely cottage. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We love Vermont. We hope you enjoy this book about our town in England. Please come visit.
Kathy & Colin, Great Britain

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Ron and Dottie-
Thank you for a wonderful week in Vermont. It is so beautiful, especially with your fall leaves. May we ask a favor — could you email the photos of the moose that visited us during our stay — we want to add them to a CD we are doing of our vacation.
The Ruebens, Brazil

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Dear Ron and Dottie-
Thank you for the use of your lovely cottage. All the charming touches, from fresh flowers to the welcoming gifts, made us feel so welcomed. The country-side is lovely and we so enjoyed sitting on the deck to view its beauty. I hope we’ll come back again. This is truly a gem.
Many blessings,
Judy M. and family, Mass.

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What a great place you have (we should be paying extra for the fabulous sunsets!!), and we LOVE Belmont. We had two wonderful weeks. Next year we’d like to come for a month! [PS, they did -- Ron]
Jane & Pete J., N. Carolina

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Hi Ron and Dottie,
We just wanted to take a minute to tell you again what a wonderful cottage you’ve got! We loved staying for the week — it was so comfortable, so clean, and the views outstanding. We loved all the nice touches you added for us — the fresh flowers and treats. You sure know how to welcome guests with true hospitality! Thanks so much, and we look forward to coming again in the future!
Di M. Family, NY

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We had the most fabulous ski season. Your cottage made our winter escape an absolute treat. The views were delightful, the coziness of the cottage felt like home away from home. We all had such a lovely time we just have to come back. Thank you so much for allowing us to share your home.
Ed B., NY

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Dear Ron and Dottie–
Thanks very much for letting us enjoy your very comfortable cottage. The photos we’d seen both in the brochure and on the internet didn’t do justice to either the clean and modern facilities, nor the marvelous views. We look forward to returning some day. Many thanks again.
Shirley & Andrew B., Great Britain

dogs are OK – wooof
Location: Southern, VT — near Okemo
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Deluxe Fair Harbor house – 2nd House from Ocean! Just steps from beach! (Bay Shore Ferries)

4BR (including guest house), with over-sized deck, sun deck, large common area, modern kitchen, grill, bikes, beach accessories

House with guest cottage on two lots in Fair Harbor, Fire Island
– Available April, May, June, July, August, September
– Rent varies by month, email owner

FEATURES
o Main house has 3 large, private bedrooms (1 queen, 2 twins, 1 bunk bed), 1 full bath, kitchen, large living room, dining room
o Guest cottage has queen bed and bath
o Sunny, spacious chef’s kitchen with dishwasher and all the small appliances, pots, pans, plates, glasses, utensils, you could ever need
o Beautifully furnished and fully outfitted with bed linens, towels, beach gear, outside gas grill, adults’ and children’s bikes, etc.
o TVs in LR and MBR with DISH network cable
o Washer/dryer in house
o Outdoor shower
o Exceptionally large deck and sun roof

BENEFITS
o STEPS from beach!!! 2nd house from ocean
o Grocery store, liquor store and good restaurant are within a 7-10 minute walk
o NO cars are allowed on the island, so it’s an ultrasafe environment for kids
o Playground located near restaurant so kids can play while parents dine
o Kids’ day camp located in adjoining community of Saltaire, can sign up by the day or week
o Tennis in Kismet and Dunewood, two communities west or one community east
o Community gathers on the town dock to toast the sunset, a wonderful tradition
o High speed Internet connection available for guest use

For more information on the property and nearby attractions, please email

dogs are OK – wooof
Location: Fair Harbor, Fire Island
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Wineries, sledding, hiking or just sitting by the fire and relaxing? Your choice! This gorgeously landscaped three bedroom/ two bath home located in a harborfront community in the serene Northwest Woods area of East Hampton is ready to become your cool-weather escape. The house is only a short 2 blocks away from an exclusive path onto Three Mile Harbor, 5 minutes from beautiful beaches (fly a kite!) and less than 10 minutes from East Hampton Village, amazing farms and scenic hiking trails, though you might be tempted not to leave your private getaway at all . . . Why schlep up to the Catskills, when the Hamptons are a straight-shot and you can be secluded in the woods and enjoy the changing seasons while still having easy access to creature comforts (great restaurants and wines, Citarella, gourmet cheese shops, legendary bagel stores, etc. within a 5 minute drive!) There is a full, well-stocked kitchen (all-clad, williams sonoma, etc.) and our large modern farm table can seat your whole crew (with booster seats if needed!)

This newly updated “saltbox” features a large and completely private heated pool and outdoor shower (closed mid-October through May), central heat and AC, cathedral ceilings, travertine fireplace and french sliding doors opening to the large decked area with master Weber gas grill BBQ. It has newly appointed modern designer furnishings, stainless steel kitchen appliances, espresso maker, wet bar, wireless internet, iPod-ready indoor/outdoor stereo, big down comforters and high thread-count sheets, and many other amenities. Perfect for 2 couples or a family- sleeps up to 6 people. Situated on a quiet dead-end/ cul-de-sac on over half a wooded acre, the property feels wonderfully secluded, with flowering trees, stone walls and pathways, landscaped grounds, and multiple areas for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Come watch the incredible diversity of birdlife at our feeders from the warmth of the indoors, or check out the wildlife on hikes outside. The house, while a luxury escape, is also very family and child friendly (see our website for more details).

We still have some availability for weekly and weekend rental in December, including for CHRISTMAS WEEK. You can see more info, availability, rates and photos of the house at WWW.EASTHAMPTONESCAPE.COM. Please send an inquiry with the number of days and number in your party for specific rates. $275/night in December and January ($50/ night additional over holiday weekends). Strict 3 night minimum policy.

NOTE: WE WILL ALSO BE LISTING THE HOUSE AGAIN FOR SUMMER 2012, SO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IF YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD.

Location: East Hampton / Northwest Woods
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