The Middlebury Cottage is located on a teeny tiny street “smack dab” in the HEART OF MIDDLEBURY VILLAGE! In a 5-10 minute WALK you can be on the Middlebury College campus, Main Street OR on the biking and hiking trails of Chipman Hill !!** You literally can go days without needing the car. AMTRAK Ethan Allen Express now has service from NYC's Penn Station to Middlebury...stop is just 4 blocks from here!

ALL ABOUT THE MIDDLEBURY COTTAGE
This 4 bedroom, 2 bath urban oasis allows the entire family to comfortably hang together, yet offers separation when you crave some private time. One bedroom (with Queen and single bed) and bath are located on the main living level for those who prefer not to navigate stairs. The Owner’s Suite and two additional bedrooms are located upstairs and share a large full bath. The kitchen, living room, and dining room are all adjoined on the main level. There is a lower level room which accesses the outdoor terrace. The fenced backyard, bordered with a cedar hedge, provides an outdoor terrace with rocking chairs.

HAPPY CHEF-APPROVED KITCHEN!!

• Spacious, bright, and FULLY-EQUIPPED with GAS cooktop/oven, microwave, toaster oven, Cuinsinart drip coffee maker, Instapot, VITAmix, immersion blender, french press, citrus juicer, spiralizer. Quality Stainless Steel Calphalon Cookware, and full spectrum of utensils, measuring cups/spoons, gadgets. Wine and champagne glasses, full table settings, baking and serving dishes.

• Stocked with all the necessities to get you started. AND the Natural Foods Co-op (our favorite store EVER) is just two blocks away!!

• We have installed a three stage water filtration faucet so you have the cleanest, purest water for teas, coffee, and drinking!!

If you are planning to cook something special we are happy to share pictures of kitchen gear to help in your preparations.

COZY COMMON ROOMS

• Sit back and enjoy the show on the 65” TV with super comfy sectional sofa, soft blanket throws, and starlight projector. Turn off the tech and dive into Scrabble, Uno, Canasta, puzzles, or books.

• Dining room table just off the kitchen accommodates 8 people.

• If you happen to be working during your stay (bummer!) there is a desk with printer in upstairs twin bedroom.

TRANQUIL BEDROOMS

• From Owner’s Suite you’ll get peek-a-boo views of the Adirondacks- be sure to pause and admire the sunsets!

• Each of the 4 bedrooms has thoughtfully sourced beds, bedding and pillows to ensure restful sleep.

• All bedrooms have blackout shades.

• Plenty of guest closets and luggage racks throughout the home.

• Yoga mats and blocks are available in the master bedroom and twin bedroom/office.

ETCETERA

• We have a 240 Volt/ NE-MA 1450 electric charger (recommended by Tesla) in our garage, plus there are two sets of destination chargers (including Tesla) within a few blocks of our house.
• Ping Pong Table
• Washer and Dryer

There is a security camera for front door and garage door of the property.

**Chipman Hill, which used to be the site of Middlebury College’s downhill ski area in the 1940s and 50s, is accessible just the next street up from us. It makes for a brisk hike or challenging run. It is also a favorite mountain biking destination with 16 miles of single path trails. On the loop you will encounter 3 lookouts. One facing the east onto Green Mountains, one facing west overlooking the town/College and Adirondacks, and another facing south.

A PLACE IN MIDDLEBURY’S HISTORY

The Middlebury Cottage was originally the home of Gene and Annette Lazurus. Lazurus Department Store was an anchor of the downtown Middlebury from the early 1900s. In August of 2021, the Town of Middlebury dedicated the new Lazurus Park in honor of the legacy of the Lazurus family and the many contributions they made to the community. We encourage you to walk the brick labyrinth that was created in the original location of the store just next to the Duclos Building (National Bank of Middlebury) as you walk down towards the Marbleworks.

Constructed in the 1940s, this home has been lovingly expanded and modernized but still captures the period arches and finishes, gable ceilings, craftsman molded windows, etc.

OUR ETHOS
We are passionate about living a conscious and holistic lifestyle, supporting local, and embracing sustainable environment practices. We hope you will enjoy some of the local products we showcase in our home and invite you to visit the artisans and small businesses we feature. Our family is also plant-based and can offer many of our favorite vegan discoveries in Middlebury and beyond.

LOCAL. You will find Middlebury’s Own Organic Vermont Soap, Lunaroma Pure Hand Crafted Botanical Body Care Products, Seventh Generation laundry & dish detergents.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY. We use non-toxic environmentally-friendly products. We strive to stay away from any chemicals in our home.

SOLAR POWERED. Our home has a 5 KW solar array to offset our energy usage. Plans are in the works to move towards net zero energy usage- meaning we will be able to power all the systems of the home from 100% clean renewable energy.

HEALTH CONSCIOUS. We use a high end three stage water filtration system for all your drinking and cooking needs. AND thanks to collaboration with THE GIVING FRIDGE (CareofVT.com) we have a number of oxygen-giving plants to provide clean indoor air.