Log Cabin Getaway near Middlebury and Green Mtns

Located at the junction of the Green Mountains and the Champlain Valley, this quiet space sits on 70 forested acres. Enjoy nature in this free-standing secluded space and discover what Addison County has to offer from an easy to access location. Embracing all things Vermont, the cabin was built as a hunting camp by a logging firm that harvested timber here. We have built our home on the property and updated the cabin with plenty of amenities. The cabin is a nice balance of rustic, cozy, and comfortable, and we take pride in the beauty of this place. The 300+ square foot main floor of the cabin has a double bed, working kitchen, and full bathroom with a shower and hot water; the sleeping loft also has a double bed and a pull-down futon. Enjoy use of the lawn near the cabin, charcoal grill, fire pit and picnic table. There are dishes, pots and pans, a coffee maker and a microwave, a fridge, and a gas range. A cold climate heat pump provides heat in cool weather and AC in the warmer months, and an easy-to-use gas fireplace provides ambiance and backup heat on the extra-chilly nights. The cabin is next to our home. We are around daily to answer questions or help out. The door will be unlocked, and if we're outside when you arrive we will likely swing over to welcome you. Otherwise, make yourself at home! Plenty to do nearby! Rutland and Middlebury Farmers' Markets, Wood's Garden Market, Champlain and Douglas Orchards, Falls of Lana, Silver Lake, Branbury State Park, Goshen Dam, shops and restaurants in Middlebury and Brandon, Rutland's Paramount Theater, Cattails Restaurant, Texas Falls, Route 100 Scenic Highway, Mount Independence Historic Site and Fort Ticonderoga, rivers and mountains galore! Still a working forest, the property is home to a plethora of wildlife, hosting two beaver dams and a designated deer wintering area. There are some trails here on the property, and plenty of outdoor space for you to enjoy. Enjoy colorful sunsets as herons, ducks, and geese fly in for the evening, or spend the evening out in the cultural centers of Brandon or Middlebury. Bring, rent or borrow a boat and spend the day at nearby Lake Dunmore, Fern Lake, or Sugar Hill Reservoir; make the stunning 1 hour drive up to Burlington for the day for cool shops and great restaurants; or pick fresh Vermont fruits and berries with views of Lake Champlain. The Moosalamoo Recreation area is right in our backyard. There is so much to do around here, you may not want to leave! We are about 1 mile from Route 7 - the main corridor through western Vermont. The Vermonter and the Ethan Allen Express provide train service from NYC to either side of the state. The closest drops to here are in Rutland, Randolph, and Burlington. "The Bus" and the ACTR provide nearby bus service - the latter has a stop about 1 mile from the house. There are car rental agencies in Rutland and Burlington. Savvy travelers shouldn't have much of a problem getting around, though a bicycle would help! While we are near a great deal of resources, this is still rural Vermont! Simple accommodations in a beautiful space make this a thoroughly enjoyable place to live and visit. We have decent cell service here, but there is no landline in the cabin. There is no TV, so you may want to bring a book or laptop or other device for entertainment if the forecast looks questionable. Playing cards and a few board games are available. The kitchen sink and shower have hot water, but the bathroom sink has cold water only. Vermont State Room and Meals tax will be collected at time of payment. Account# MRT (Phone number hidden by Airbnb)