Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Trout Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown | House in Pownal

9.8 (28 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Pownal House | Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Trout Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown

3 Bedroom House in Pownal

The Cottage At Mountain Meadow
Originally built as a guest house on a 45 acre country estate in Vermont just five minutes from Williams college, this secluded year-round Vermont home has always been called “The Cottage”, although a recent expansion to a family sized home stretches that definition. Three bedrooms, two full baths plus a pine-paneled loft with additional sleep options. Kitchen opens onto a large, bright and cheerful great room with floor to ceiling local fieldstone fireplace and skylights. Soak up the ambience of a cozy wood fire in colder months. Walk from the house and property directly onto the 240-acre Mountain Meadow Preserve trails…this protected land surrounds the estate. Lush and private woodland setting. Swim or fish for catch and release brook trout and bluegill in the large stocked spring-fed pond.
Relax with family and friends around the fire pit, pick wildflowers in the meadow, collect pictures of birds and wildlife, choose one of the many marked trails to explore, fish or troll the edge of the water with your net for pond life, and don’t forget you are still just five minutes from restaurants and shopping on Spring Street in Williamstown, and four minutes’ drive to the Williamstown access of the new Mohican Trail (mixed use trail: bike, walk, or run). Just thirteen minutes to MASS MoCA.
A comfortable and warm home base for a ski weekend; it’s a scenic 16 mile/about 20 minute drive to Jiminy Peak (with no traffic until you reach the resort), and hour to Mount Snow. The trails surrounding the property are great for cross country skiers.
This home was constructed for privacy, with the front door opening to forest. No windows are visible to the main house up the road and vice versa.
King bed and ensuite bath in the master. Two bedrooms each with a full size bed. There is a twin bed and oversized sleeper chair in the loft. There is an additional foldout chair bed which can move easily to any bedroom. Sleeps 7-9.
We now have 1Gps fiber optic high speed internet.
We ask for no special check out instructions or requirements!
If the dates you have chosen over a year in advance end up being the date of one of the rare local festivals or events, we may raise rates and give you the right of first refusal. (This is to prevent a guest from reserving all the possible weekends of a future event long before the actual date is announced.) We look forward to hosting you!

Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Trout Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown is located in Pownal. Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Trout Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown provides accommodation, featuring TV, Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features TV, Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Trout Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Pownal has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Pownal, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 stairs to reach property
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
General
  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)
  • English
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch or lanai
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 25;permission required for events. fees may apply
Pet Policy
1 total pets note from host: dogs must be leashed. another dog lives nearby. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: permission required for events. fees may apply parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Christine I.
Aug 12, 2025 07:20:19 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The interior of the cottage is well appointed and aesthetically pleasing. All the comforts of home. The property is beautiful - feeding the fish in the pond was an unexpected delight! Venetia, Joe and family are kind, friendly, helpful people, who helped me feel welcome and cared for while also allowing me complete privacy. I highly recommend this property!
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