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Historic Home in Old Bennington, Vermont

Historic Home in Old Bennington, Vermont

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Fall 2014
Interior
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Overview of Historic Home in Old Bennington, Vermont

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bennington, VT
  • Popular LocationBennington Battle Monument2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBennington Museum8 min walk
  • Popular LocationBennington Center for the Arts2 min drive
  • AirportAlbany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half 1

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic Home in Old Bennington, Vermont

This lovely family home was built in 1828. The home is furnished with fine antiques. Located on over two acres of gardens, lawns and meadow, the house is just down the street from the historic Bennington Battle Monument in the Village of Old Bennington.

The first floor has a formal library-styled parlor, perfect for a quiet read. The family room, the original Old Kitchen, has a wood burning fireplace. It is a great place to gather for enjoying a drink and watching the fire or a bit of TV. Meals can be enjoyed in the separate dining room or in the updated kitchen at the antique kitchen table. One bedroom is conveniently located on the first floor. The bedroom has a queen bed and a full bathroom with a tub/shower.


Second Floor: Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. There is also a cozy T.V. room. One bedroom overlooks the back garden through a large bay window. Each bedroom has one double bed and one twin bed.The sleeping porch with one twin bed is enclosed and usable throughout the winter. The upstairs full bath has a vintage deep claw-footed tub. A half bath is adjacent to the sleeping porch.

Local Attractions: There are many local Bennington attractions, including the Bennington Battle Monument, the Old First Church, where poet Robert Frost is buried, the Bennington Museum, which includes works of the famous primitive artist, Grandma Moses, the Covered Bridge Museum and the Bennington Pottery. Bennington College is only a ten minute drive away, through the Silk Bridge, one of Vermont's remaining working covered bridges. Bennington is only twenty minutes from Manchester Center and outlet shopping. A twenty minute drive to the south is Williamstown, Massachusetts and the Clark Art Institute. Several ski areas, Stratton Mountain and Bromely are also with an hour drive. The Famous Vermont Country Store, in Weston, is an beautiful 45 minute drive.

Rates: Rate and deposit may vary by season, date and the size of the party. Rates, additional information and photos of our home are available upon request. This is our family home. We like to know a bit about our guests prior to making a reservation. Kindly tell us about yourself and your party when you respond.

Vermont Department of Taxes, Meals and Rooms Tax License issued to Lucy Baldwin in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 225 of Title 32, V.S.A., to operate an establishment know as Lucy Baldwin located at 18 Monument Ave, Bennington, Vt This license is issued effective Jan-01-2008 to Vermont business tax account number MRT-101005430--1.

Property manager

Lucy Baldwin

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well behaved dogs considered. Approval required.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed at Monument House.
Pets may not be left alone in the house unless secured in a crate. Please check with owner about pet acceptance before bringing a pet.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bennington

This vacation home is located in Bennington. Bennington Museum and Robert Frost Stone House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Harmon Hill and Prospect Mountain Cross-Country Ski Center. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Bennington, VT

What's nearby

  • Bennington Battle Monument - 2 min walk
  • Old First Congregational Church - 5 min walk
  • Bennington Museum - 8 min walk
  • Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display - 15 min walk
  • Bennington Center for the Arts - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 20 min walk
  • The Dutchman's Tavern - 3 min drive
  • Ramuntos Pizza - 3 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 3 min drive
  • Farm Road Brewing - 3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid-July stay at Monument House
I came to Bennington VT for my daughter’s wedding. The weather was warm (mid eighties) and the house stayed cool. My guests and I used open windows and fans at night to stay comfortable. We rarely used the available AC units. The house is a lovely period home (1920/30’s) with all modern conveniences (WiFi printer with scanner was a nice surprise). Lucy has considered every need (that I had). Bathrooms were bright, cheerful, clean and well equipped. We spent a lot of time on the porch and strolling the gardens - lovely. I would recommend this home to anyone seeking a peaceful, tranquil setting. Also, the location is very convenient to both Bennington and N. Bennington. The neighborhood offers some pleasant strolls or good runs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Superlative House!!
Yes, this house truly is superlative -- beyond comfortable with many thoughtful, personal touches; meticulously well-kept; situated on a beautiful, extensive piece of ground; and welcoming to our 4-legged family members. Lucy, the owner, is very kind and accessible and has many suggestions to maximize the local area experience; and her local agent is equally responsive. Our family wanted a quiet week to recharge and that is exactly what this house delivered. We stayed the week between Christmas and New Year and had a great time hiking locally, cross-country skiing at Wild Wings near Manchester, and enjoying down-time with board games and reading. We split meals between local restaurants and cooking in the exceptionally well-equipped kitchen -- the Crock Pot Slow/Instant Cooker is awesome! The house is historic so it has its quirks but that adds to the charm -- loved those wide-plank floors and the secret passage staircase. The wifi is good, the beds are comfortable, and the linens and towels are of very good quality. And there's plenty of room. Despite having the option of a heated bedroom, our daughter chose to sleep on the sleeping porch; she had a space heater and electric blankets and loved it -- even in 25 degree weather. The main level bedroom was cool and quiet, and our sons were comfortable in their room with the upstairs TV viewing space. We would happily return to this house. I would love to see the gardens when they are in bloom. If you are fortunate enough to rent this property, you will not regret it.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Peaks Island, Maine

One of my favorite vacations ever!
I absolutely adored every moment of the precious time I spent at Lucy’s beautiful home on Monument Ave. I found the house to be wonderfully nostalgic; full of history, memories, and a vibrant sense of connection to the village. Loved perusing the library—fellow old book lovers will definitely want to plan a shopping trip to DogEars Book Barn, which is just 10 minutes down the road. The house sits on a stunning piece of land (just a walk down to the end of the property is a treat in itself) with beautifully tended gardens, a huge maple tree to read under, a tranquil view, and a huge swath of endless grass for my dog to play on! We both really loved every minute and can’t wait to return, which I would not hesitate to do in any season of the year—thank you Lucy for your incredible hospitality; I loved swapping corgi pictures :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B., Bayonne

Amazing!
All in all, the property was amazing. I was a little afraid of breaking something as much of the house was aged, with all modern conveniences though. The location was great and the host was most gracious and helpful at all times!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arlene S.

Beautiful antique, perfectly maintained and spotless. Wonderful owner.
We had a great week at Monument House. It is a beautiful house on a beautiful street with other historic homes. Everything we needed was there--the house was very thoughtfully outfitted and absolutely spotless when we arrived. The back covered porch and grounds were a delight, and we spent many hours relaxing there. We felt completely welcome. There were binders containing very helpful information and pamphlets about the area. Also, the owner, Lucy, was a terrific long-distance host, and provided much valuable and appreciated guidance on sights to see and things to do. She also checked up on us periodically to be sure we had everything we needed. I can't say enough positive things about this experience. I was sorry to leave and would go back in a second. Thank you Lucy!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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