This eco-friendly log cabin located in the heart of southern Vermont conveniently borders the Mount Snow Resort and Green Mountain National Forest. Next to the cabin, a cold water stream rushes down exposed bedrock into a shallow pool. Disconnect from the noise of daily life and relax to the sounds of the waterfalls from within the screened porch while taking in views of mountains and foliage. A long driveway with pond located midway ensures a quiet and peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, while also providing easy access to mountain resort activities, nearby town trails and restaurants.
The cabin is modern, energy efficient, and comfortable yet rustic and simple in design. Whole house heating and cooling is supplied to each room by a ducted geothermal heat pump. A fiber line and mesh router provides fast and reliable internet throughout the home. The cabin is also equipped with a fast charging electric vehicle outlet that provides up to 40 miles of charge per hour.
Connect to the house audio system on your device via Airplay. Speakers are located in the great room, loft, and kitchen. Cook food quickly and efficiently on the induction stove while enjoying your favorite tunes. The kitchen is fully stocked with utensils, pots, pans, and dishes.
Smart and dimmable lighting is used throughout the cabin. Watch shows on the 60" TV located in the basement room, which uses Apple TV to provide access to Netflix and other streaming services - no cable.
The cabin has an open concept layout that is ideal for hanging out with friends and family. There are three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a bathroom on each floor. Every bedroom has a window that opens towards the waterfalls.
The Valley Trail is located at the end of the cabin driveway on Handle Road. This trail leads to the trail network in Dover and to Mount Snow. The Valley Trail is great for hiking, biking, walking your dog, pickleball, and frisbee golf. In the summer and fall, Mount Snow offers scenic chairlift rides, events, hiking and mountain bike trails. In winter, snow-shoe through the back woods or ski to the cabin if there is enough snow in the woods. Experts only!
Historic homes, other trail heads, and the Hermitage Club ski resort are also located on Handle Road. Mount Snow is located .5 miles north of the cabin and the Hermitage Club is located is 2 miles to the south. The town of Dover is close by and the town of Wilmington is a 10 minute drive from the house. Restaurants, ski lifts, lodges, bars, golf courses, and shops are all easily accessible from here.
The forest behind the home has been conserved. Animal travel from the forest to the wetlands and river located across the street can make for interesting wildlife viewing. Beyond the woods surrounding the home is the Green Mountain National Forest. Somerset Lake, Grout Pond, Mount Snow, Haystack, Bromley, and Stratton are all located within the GMNF.
The cabin was sustainably constructed out of wood logs. It is all-electric with the exception of the clothes dryer. The energy mix of the grid power supplied to the home is 100% carbon free, sourced primarily from renewable energy. Drive your EV and enjoy a zero-emission vacation!
This cabin is ideal for travelers that want a private, modern, and peaceful place to comfortably experience nature. Enjoy quiet nights by the outdoor fire pit accompanied by the rush of the nearby stream as frogs peep throughout the night.
I hope you have a wonderful visit to this Vermont cabin getaway!
