Beautiful Secluded Maple Corner Cottage Near Curtis Pond! Ski, Swim, Hike, Bike!
House in Woodbury, VT
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Calais Cottage is nestled in the woods off a quiet road in historic Maple Corner of Calais, Vermont. This is our family's little slice of heaven and after years of traveling around vermont, what we find as the most absolutely magical location. Calais Cottage, an 1850s farmhouse with old-world, New England charm with modern conveniences. A recently updated kitchen and bathroom, with large 2nd floor bedrooms, offers ample gathering space for family and friends. A screened in back porch and outdoor patio to gaze at the woods, with winter views of Curtis Pond; a large backyard with areas to play, BBQ or just sit and listen to the quiet world around. A few minute walk down the path behind the house to Curtis Pond for summer swimming, kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding (please inquire about renting) or heads to the public dock in maple corner for more swimming, boat launch, kayaking and SUPing. In the winter take part in a bit of Maple Corner history with public Ice Skating and Hockey in the winter. Take a morning one mile walk or bike ride to the Maple Corner General Store for groceries or a bite to eat, or an evening stroll to the Whammy Bar for live music, dinner, and drinks. Walk or bike the area through endless trails, or take 3 mile loop walk and visit the old saw mill and historic kents corners church. Our location is within driving distance of everything you can imagine. Take a short 15 minute drive to explore the beautiful city of Montpelier for shopping, dining out, and exploring. A quick drive to cabot for sightseeing, apple picking (and live irish music at The Den on sundays!) Shoot over to Waterbury in 20-25 minutes for dining at some of vermonts best restaurants and pubs, craft breweries and amazing mountain bike trails or continue another 15 minutes up to Stowe Village . A Scenic 40 minute drive either through Waterbury or through Lake Elmore (a beautiful scenic route!) to Stowe for shopping, dining, Vermont's most famous breweries, and absolutely amazing hikes all along the stunning Smuggler's Notch area. 40 Minutes to Warren and the Mad River area for more dining, brews, shopping, and covered bridges.. An easy drive to ski Sugarbush, Bolton Valley, Stowe and more. 50 minutes to Burlington to take in lake champlain, the famous church street shopping, Winooski village, and great dining and breweries! We are also right on the border of the famous Northeast Kingdom, where hiking and nature abound, along with the world famous Hill Farmstead brewery an easy 30 minutes away. A 15-20 minute drive to hardwick for shops and eats, or see the 50 miles views from the amazing Nichol's Ledge. Get to Jay Peak ski area and the Canadian border in under 1.5 hours.
Calais Cottage is a place for wanderers and artists, outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, skiers and leaf-peepers and months of endless year round fun, or just a quiet place to relax. The opportunities for exploring are limitless here. Come meet this magical place and learn why we fell in love with it!
The space
The Kitchen
At the heart of this house stand a beautiful and inviting open format kitchen with floating shelves, Butcher block counter tops, and wood flooring. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stainless steal refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, breakfast bar and range oven. Enjoy your meals together at the farmhouse table with seating for the whole family or at the beautiful breakfast bar over looking the kitchen.
We have done our best to offer all the necessities of a chef’s kitchen. We love to cook and have prepared the kitchen to satisfy most home chefs.
Bedrooms
The home is equipped with three bedrooms. One on the main floor off of the living room and two on the upper level. The bedrooms on the upper level include the primary suite to the right of the top of the stair with a queen and daybed, and a larger room with a queen and two twin beds. We have optimal space for the entire family or a large space group.
TVs in the home are located in the upstairs primary bedroom and downstairs bedroom.
Bathroom
There is one bathroom located in the home with floor to ceiling, sleek and modern stylish touches with a beautiful rain shower showerhead.
Laundry Room
Off the kitchen and bathroom is a laundry room and pantry, it is available for your convenience.
Outdoors and BBQ
We have a beautiful screened in porch area located at the backside of the house overlooking the large backyard. We also have an outdoor stone patio with furniture and a charcoal grill (charcoal available at the maple corner store) as well as an area in the backyard with a small firepit.
Stroll down the path on the north side of the backyard to the dock where you can launch your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard in summer, or ice skating in winter. Please be respectful as this is a path and dock that our neighbors have graciously allowed us to use.
The cottage is supplied with a charcoal grill for your convenience, charcoal is BYO and is available at the maple corner store.
WOOD STOVE & FIREPLACE
The fireplace and wood stove are available for your use if you understand how to operate them, but please use caution and only light small fires.
Location
We are located on a country dirt road in the heart of historic maple corner amongst woods and nature. Cellular service is spotty in the area but we have high speed internet and wifi for your computers and cell phones. We have two smart TVs for you to log into your personal apps like Netflix, just please make sure to logout before you leave.
KAYAK & STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS
We offer our personal kayaks and paddleboards for use. please inquire about a small rental fee to use them. We have 3 small kids/small adult kayaks (130 pound weight limit) and 2 stand up paddleboards.
Calais Cottage is a place for wanderers and artists, outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, skiers and leaf-peepers and months of endless year round fun, or just a quiet place to relax. The opportunities for exploring are limitless here. Come meet this magical place and learn why we fell in love with it!
The space
The Kitchen
At the heart of this house stand a beautiful and inviting open format kitchen with floating shelves, Butcher block counter tops, and wood flooring. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stainless steal refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, breakfast bar and range oven. Enjoy your meals together at the farmhouse table with seating for the whole family or at the beautiful breakfast bar over looking the kitchen.
We have done our best to offer all the necessities of a chef’s kitchen. We love to cook and have prepared the kitchen to satisfy most home chefs.
Bedrooms
The home is equipped with three bedrooms. One on the main floor off of the living room and two on the upper level. The bedrooms on the upper level include the primary suite to the right of the top of the stair with a queen and daybed, and a larger room with a queen and two twin beds. We have optimal space for the entire family or a large space group.
TVs in the home are located in the upstairs primary bedroom and downstairs bedroom.
Bathroom
There is one bathroom located in the home with floor to ceiling, sleek and modern stylish touches with a beautiful rain shower showerhead.
Laundry Room
Off the kitchen and bathroom is a laundry room and pantry, it is available for your convenience.
Outdoors and BBQ
We have a beautiful screened in porch area located at the backside of the house overlooking the large backyard. We also have an outdoor stone patio with furniture and a charcoal grill (charcoal available at the maple corner store) as well as an area in the backyard with a small firepit.
Stroll down the path on the north side of the backyard to the dock where you can launch your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard in summer, or ice skating in winter. Please be respectful as this is a path and dock that our neighbors have graciously allowed us to use.
The cottage is supplied with a charcoal grill for your convenience, charcoal is BYO and is available at the maple corner store.
WOOD STOVE & FIREPLACE
The fireplace and wood stove are available for your use if you understand how to operate them, but please use caution and only light small fires.
Location
We are located on a country dirt road in the heart of historic maple corner amongst woods and nature. Cellular service is spotty in the area but we have high speed internet and wifi for your computers and cell phones. We have two smart TVs for you to log into your personal apps like Netflix, just please make sure to logout before you leave.
KAYAK & STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS
We offer our personal kayaks and paddleboards for use. please inquire about a small rental fee to use them. We have 3 small kids/small adult kayaks (130 pound weight limit) and 2 stand up paddleboards.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Woodbury, VT
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Reviews
10.0
This home is beautifully remodeled and decorated, and fully stocked with everything we could need. It is a large space so there was plenty of room for socializing or finding one's own personal space. We were only there for 4 nights but wished we could have stayed longer. One of the highlights for us was taking the host's paddle boards out on Curtis pond and seeing an adult loon teach their juveniles to fish.
So many things to do nearby and great restaurants and cute shops in Montpelier.
The only downside was that the house is close to the dirt road and that occasional cars drive too fast on it, but overall a beautiful setting.
I would stay there again.
8.0
We had a really nice time. The property was largely what I expected. Very comfortable and clean. There were a few minor issues, but overall, I'd recommend this property. The location is truly the best thing about it.
10.0
Our family loved our stay at the Calais home. It has extremely clean, had all the amenities you could want, and felt so cozy and homey. Our family includes 2 young children, and we felt this house was perfect for their needs, as well as ours. We hope to stay here next year as well - we loved it so much!
10.0
This house is ideal to hang out, BBQ, paddle board, swim and relax! Also good as a base for day trips to all the cute towns in the area and the excellent Breweries!! (if you are into the best craft beers in the world). Really like the cottage with excellent kitchen and dining area. Recommended for hikers and mountain biking as well!
10.0
Beautiful house, clean, fabulous grounds, excellent location!
10.0
We had a wonderful stay with our family. Property was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Host was welcoming and quick to respond to all questions and needs.
10.0
Absolutely gorgeous farmhouse in Maple Corner on Curtis Pond. Modern kitchen and bath with all the classic New England charm of a rural VT farmhouse. Easy drive (15-25 mins depending on road conditions) to town, but the Maple Corner down the road will have most everything you need or forgot! House was fully stocked with kitchen and bath necessities, games/books/toys, outdoor gear, wood+splitter, etc. Property was perfect for winter exploring and sledding. Mark was highly responsive - we even chose to extend our stay! Highly recommend for anyone who loves all of the beauty and sense of community that only rural VT can offer!
10.0
I've stayed at many VRBO properties and I can honestly say this was one of the most enjoyable. My group was in the area for a ski outing and had a fabulous time here. The photos don't do the house justice; it is super cute, homey, and very well appointed. Additionally, Mark, our host, was super communicative and welcoming.
Will definitely stay here again in the future; I can see this being a fabulous area to visit in the fall.
10.0
Property perfectly blended unique historical charm with modern updates. Host very responsive. Highly recommend for a great Vermont vacation!!
6.0
Wish we were closer to water
10.0
Wonderful location
Listing was just as described
Enjoyed the property, home well appointed and comfortable.
An easy 5 minute walk to a dock for launching kayaks or a quick drive (5 minutes) to the public boat launch and community swimming area.
Calais and East Montpelier trail system 5 minutes by car
Screened porch was wonderful for morning and evening tea
Bring plenty of mosquito repellent as it’s very buggy but not unexpected given the weather lately and the fact it’s VT on a pond with streams and springs everywhere.
Morse Farm sugar works with Creemee and lots of gifts and interesting attractions on the farm 15 minutes away along with the fantastic village of Adamant.
Walked our dog each morning to the Maple Corner Store
People in the community are fantastic
Hosts have paddle boards and kayaks for use for a few
We brought our own and paddles multiple times a day
Nesting loons with babies along with ducks, turtles, herons, beavers and all sorts of wildlife.
20 minutes to Montpelier, 1 hour to Burlington, 35 minutes to Waterbury (Ben & Jerry’s factory tour.
30 minutes to several great hikes in state forests in addition to the local trails 5 minutes away.
Hosts were responsive and property was fantastic
Highly recommend
10.0
We spent a very peaceful week at this charming farmhouse with easy access to activities and restaurants in Montpelier, Barre, Stowe, Waterbury, etc. There are several maple sugaring operations nearby with stores that are fun even in the off season. Lots of scenic roads to drive - driving the toll road up Mount Mansfield provided great views.
The house itself was very comfortable and clean, with modern bath and kitchen, but with historical touches and ambiance of the original farmhouse well preserved.
Curtis Pond is close - about a 10 minute walk through the woods, so be aware of that if you plan on bringing your own kayaks or other heavy gear that you would have to carry. But you could also drive about one mile to the public beach and launch sites on the pond, and thus avoid carrying your gear.
10.0
Quiet and Cozy. Just what you need to unplug.
10.0
We just finished our stay at the cottage and what a stay it was. The home is exactly as pictured. Clean, inviting, well stocked and beyond comfortable. We had the unfortunate experience of visiting right as the floods hit Montpelier and the state was declared a state of emergency. This made venturing out and doing many of the things on our list impossible. The owner was so helpful in coming up with suggestions and offering ways around that might get us past road closures. Although unsuccessful, this home made it possible for my family to still have a good vacation. There were plenty of games and puzzles to play, the kitchen was well set up for family meals. We had the pleasure of meeting lots of locals who told us a lot of the history in the area. We might have been rained and flooded out for our stay but we could see the possibilities of a beautiful nature filled getaway.
The owners have put a lot of care into updating the house while still keeping the historic charm. The only wish we had (maybe it’s already in the future plans) is a bigger more comfortable outdoor dining/ relaxing area. The views on the stone patio were gorgeous however not inviting enough to spend extended time.
10.0
Lovely place for a retreat, away from the hustle and bustle, yet still close to attractions. Great kitchen that is well stocked.
10.0
Very nice and quiet home with lots of character and charm.
10.0
Great location in terms of being near many towns and activities but also secluded. Little corner market was a great find.
10.0
We had a lovely 3-day stay at Calais Cottage in August. The house was equipped with all necessities like linens and basic kitchen supplies, and our stay was peaceful and relaxing just as we wished it to be. The neighborhood is quaint and stunningly beautiful. We had a lovely chat with some neighbors on a long walk and learned about area interests. The only recommendation I would have is the seating arrangement in the living room, as it wasn’t quite as cozy as the bedrooms and the glorious kitchen. We spent quite a bit of time on the long back porch and sitting at the kitchen table. Thanks for a lovely stay! It’s apparent you’ve put time into making this a special spot for yourselves and others to enjoy.
10.0
The house and area are beautiful!
10.0
We had a wonderful stay at the house. Our son loved the kid-focused room and all of the adults enjoyed spending time in the kitchen. We are a family of three and our brother- and sister-in-law joined us for the week. The space was very comfortable for all of us. The location was fun to explore with so many great options for spending time outdoors swimming and hiking. Mark provides a lot of great information about the area. The convince of Montpelier and its delicious restaurants and ice cream also made the week fun. We would definitely go back!
10.0
A Home Away From Home
We couldn't have been happier with this rental. It felt so homey and that's a testament to the work that the owners have put in to restoring this historic property. Beautiful decor and a rustic feel made this cottage top notch. No complaints!
10.0
A great place for a family!
We had a wonderful stay at this property. It is perfect for a family with small kids (we were there with our three children, ages 6, 7 and 9), and they had a great time. The location is amazing, too - you're both in a quiet, remote place with a lot of natural beauty, but also very convenient to Montpelier and other towns and non-nature-based activities. Mark was very communicative and helpful, too.
10.0
Beautiful!
This was an amazing place to stay for a long weekend away… felt like home. The kitchen is stunning and well stocked with all of the essentials for those who like to cook and relax in a quiet setting.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Woodbury?
The average price for a rental in Woodbury is $228 per night. This rental is $60 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Secluded Maple Corner Cottage Near Curtis Pond! Ski, Swim, Hike, Bike!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful Secluded Maple Corner Cottage Near Curtis Pond! Ski, Swim, Hike, Bike! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beautiful Secluded Maple Corner Cottage Near Curtis Pond! Ski, Swim, Hike, Bike!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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