This vacation home places you next to Green Mountain National Forest and within a 15-minute walk of Museum of Creative Process. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
American Museum of Fly Fishing - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
Manchester Designer Outlets - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
Equinox Preservation Trust - 14 min drive - 2.7 miles
Getting around
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Stewart's Shops - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Dunkin' - 6 min drive
Zoey's Double Hex - 9 min drive
The Works Bakery Cafe - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sleep 34 in HUGE VT Mansion! 15 bedrms/12 bath: Ski, weddings, family reunions, Yoga, corporate, Dogs loved
The Battenkill Valley Mansion is an ideal place for groups. Nestled on a private, 5 acre estate in charming Manchester Vermont, it sleeps 34 guests. Please reach Melissa at The Wilburton Inn, our award winning family hotel in Manchester VT, with any questions.
Ideal for DIY weddings, family reunions, ski vacations at nearby Stratton and Bromley mountains, yoga retreats, corporate offsite meetings, holiday gatherings and Big Chill weekends with friends. Larger groups can add on additional vacation homes or hotel rooms at The Wilburton Inn half a mile away.
MANSION INDOOR FEATURES: Commercial Kitchen (10 gas burners, 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, 2 refrigerators. 3-bay sink) Versatile Ballroom/Game Room/Meeting Room/Banquet Room Huge Living Room Formal Dining Room 2 ground floor bedrooms (handicapped accessible queen bedroom and a twin bedroom) Very large bedrooms and entertaining spaces. 23 Beds Hardwood floors Fast wi-fi Lots of free parking 2 washer/driers
MANSION OUTDOOR FEATURES: Bonfire area in the woods 4 picnic tables 2 propane BBQs Gazebo Hammock Lawn Games 5 acres of privacy and nature.
POOLS: Battenkill Valley Mansion guests can enjoy resort amenities at The Wilburton Inn, half a mile away.
The outdoor pool is open from dusk to dawn from Memorial Day to mid September. It is free and shared by all the vacation house guests and resort guests. Occasionally there are weekend black out hours for Wilburton wedding events. ? The indoor heated pool, located in the nearby clubhouse, is open year round but only available by advance reservations.
From November - April, vacation house groups gety a free 1 hour private pool party swim. Additional time in the indoor pool is available for an additional $150/hour.
From May - October, the indoor pool is available for an hourly fee of $150/hr.
Other free resort amenities include tennis, Lawn games (Volleyball, Pickle ball, Tetherball, Ping pong, Outdoor giant chess and giant connect four and the Museum of the Creative Process Sculpture Exhibits
EVENTS, CELEBRATIONS & DIY WEDDINGS for up to 75 GUESTS: There is an additional facility fee for all events.?34 guests: $1000 (Includes flatware, stemware, tables & white padded folding chairs.) 50 guests: $2500 (Includes the above. Event insurance required.) 75 guests: $3500 (You must rent a tent plus everything in the tent: flatware, stemware, tables & chairs, etc) For more information on weddings please see The Wilburton Inn website and contact us before booking. There are a variety of backdrops for ceremonies - in the forest, next to a majestic tree, on the front lawn or down by the pond.
No Saturday Check in/out.?No prom groups
DOGS: Bring Fido! We are so dog friendly, our Canine Concierge was on Animal Planet! All breeds are welcome. $125/per dog. Cats are not allowed.
CATERING: We have a long list of caterers and vendors to help you with your events. Earth Sky Time, our family farm provides organic vegetarian/vegan drop off catering.
MASSAGES: We have excellent massage therapists who can come to your vacation house.
CLEANING FEES: $550 linens & $950 end-of-stay cleaning fee is added to all reservations. Housekeeping is available during your stay for an additional fee. There are 2 washers and dryers in the basement.
MANSION LAYOUT:? GROUND FLOOR ENTERTAINING SPACES:?Commercial kitchen?Formal dining room and adjoining breakfast room seat 34 guests.?Ballroom is 800 sq feet. It is typically set up as a game room with a full size ping pong table, oversized chess table, table top foosball and air hockey. It seats wedding ceremonies and dining functions for up to 50 guests. We frequently host yoga retreats. The ballroom fits 23 yoga mats. All furniture, except for the Victorian green velvet couch, can be cleared so that the space can be used for many other functions. ?Living room has a piano and large flat screen TV, 3 leather couches, overstuffed chairs, board games, books, and Bluetooth stereo.
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOMS Rm 14: QUEEN Handicapped accessible. Shares the powder room and shower in the hall. Rm 15: TWIN Small room off of the living room. Shares the powder room and shower in the hall. ?Note: If you’d like us to roll up the huge ballroom carpet, then we use this room for storage so it can not be rented. We can add a cot in room 5 instead.
GROUND FLOOR BATHS 2 powder rooms 1 shower
SECOND FLOOR BEDROOMS Rm 1: MASTER SUITE 3 BEDS: 2 DOUBLES, 1 TWIN, ENSUITE BATH (marble tub/shower) Adjoining office with large desk & seasonal sunroom. Rm 2: 3 BEDS: 2 DOUBLES, 1 TWIN, ENSUITE BATH (shower) Rm 3: 2 DOUBLES, ENSUITE BATH (shower) Rm 4: 2 DOUBLES, ENSUITE BATH (shower) Rm 5: BRIDAL SUITE: KING, ENSUITE BATH (tub and shower) Huge room, electric fireplace, sitting room, clawed foot tub & separate shower
THIRD FLOOR BEDROOMS Suite #1 - (room 6 & 7) Rm 6: 2 FULLS, ENSUITE BATH (tub/shower) Rm 7: DOUBLE. USES BATH INSIDE ROOM 6
Rm 8: KING, ENSUITE BATH (tub and shower) Rm 9: QUEEN, ENSUITE BATH (shower)
Rm 10: 2 DOUBLES ENSUITE BATH (tub and shower)
Suite #2: (rooms 11-13) All 3 rooms share a bathroom with a shower in the hallway. There is a door in the hallway to give this 3 room suite more privacy. This is a great apartment for a family or teachers at a retreat. Rm 11: QUEEN MASTER, high four-poster bed Rm 12: TWO TWINS, small room Rm 13: QUEEN SLEEPER SOFA & Kitchenette
HISTORY: The Battenkill Valley Mansion was built in 1904 as a wedding present for the daughter of the man who built our sister property, the majestic Wilburton Inn mansion.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 10 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 15 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: $500/fine per room for indoor smoking of all kinds
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Table tennis
Tennis
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Canoeing nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 9,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Thank you for bringing all trash to the large bins around the corner outside the house.
Please lower the heat in winter to 60 degrees and turn off AC in summer.
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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
NO SATURDAY CHECK IN or CHECK OUT. All events need approval. Event fees: $1000/34 guests, $2000/50 guests, $3500/ 75vmax guests
Events with over 50 guests require renting tent, plates, chairs, dishes, insurance. 75 guest max. Renter min age is 25 except for family reunions.
outdoor noise and music must end by 9pm on weekdays, 10pm weekends. NO fireworks. No skylanters. Fines of $10,000 for violation
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
5 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs allowed extra $125 per dog per stay
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Family reunions are a specialty! Great for kids.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
$1-3.5k facility fee based on size. Max 75 guests.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
$500/fine per room for indoor smoking of all kinds
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: $1-3.5k facility fee based on size. Max 75 guests.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 5:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75.
Note from host: $1-3.5k facility fee based on size. Max 75 guests.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
981
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Manchester Center, just steps from Green Mountain National Forest. You'll also find Golf Club at Equinox and Equinox Preservation Trust within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is there a spa at this vacation home?
Spa services at the vacation home include massages.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
Yes, this vacation home has an indoor pool.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at HUGE Private VT Mansion: 15 bedrooms, 12 bath, Sleep 34! Yoga retreats, corporate offsites, DIY weddings, family reunions, Dogs welcome?
There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a fireplace, fireplaces in some accommodations, as well as an indoor pool.
Are there hot tubs at HUGE Private VT Mansion: 15 bedrooms, 12 bath, Sleep 34! Yoga retreats, corporate offsites, DIY weddings, family reunions, Dogs welcome?
No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all accommodations.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional), which is about 27.2 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at HUGE Private VT Mansion: 15 bedrooms, 12 bath, Sleep 34! Yoga retreats, corporate offsites, DIY weddings, family reunions, Dogs welcome?
No, at HUGE Private VT Mansion: 15 bedrooms, 12 bath, Sleep 34! Yoga retreats, corporate offsites, DIY weddings, family reunions, Dogs welcome, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.