About
Hermitville
Rutland, VT
3 bedrooms
Killington Valley
Hermitville
Peaceful and private, this warm and cozy home in Rutland is perfect for your next Vermont getaway. The front deck was built with love by the owners themselves, offering a wonderful place to sip coffee or tea on winter mornings and look for animal tracks in the snow. Spend your days enjoying the many beauties and thrills of the Killington Valley, and return home to a comfortable couch, a DVD library, a full wall chalkboard, and a well-appointed kitchen.
What’s nearby:
Conveniently located only four miles north of downtown Rutland, this home enjoys easy access to both Killington Ski Area (14 miles west) and Pico Mountain (eight miles west) with all the skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing you could want in the winter months. Come summer, you can spend your days hiking, mountain biking, cycling, kayaking, golfing, fly fishing, or enjoying the mountain coaster, ninja course, and zipline at the Killington Adventure Center. Or, head into town to take advantage of the local restaurants, shops, movie theater, and bowling alley.
Accommodations & About Your Stay
This three bedroom home is private oasis, located close to all that the Killington/Rutland area has to offer. Dogs are welcome.
Bedroom
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Guests
Your Hosts
Jim, Danielle, & Olive
Welcome to Hermitville. We are Jim and Danielle and we are happy to share our home with you. Hermitville is a small but private, quiet oasis near the Rutland area. It is your home away from home, close to Pico and Killington mountains. Enjoy all that the Killington Valley has to offer.
This was Jim’s mom’s home, and is now ours. We have been working on some updates and have decided to open our home to you. It is a new and ongoing project. But we hope you enjoy this space.
We think you will love your time here. While our home is small, and is a work in progress, there is so much to enjoy. The privacy of the space always makes us feel like we are coming to a retreat in Vermont. You will definitely feel like you are in a place all to yourself. Private and quiet. You will probably see lots of animals, or at least see their prints in the snow. We love how clear the stars are at night- one of our favorite things. Not something you get to experience in the city.
Feel free to walk the property. Or, if it’s warm, have a nice cup of coffee or tea on the deck (we built it ourselves!). We are happy to share our space, comforts, and local recommendations. This is a great place to unwind and relax – make yourself at home. Your furry family members are welcome too.
Our trips to Vermont and staying in this home have always been a refuge for us. We hope it is the same for you.
Free WiFi
Internet, two tvs, wireless router, Netfilx and other streaming services
Parking
Plenty of free parking in private driveway
Bedroom Comforts
The three bedrooms include:
- Queen bed
- Full bed
- Twin over full bunk bed
Dog Friendly
Dogs are welcome. Your dogs are family, we know, and they are welcome to stay here.
Expert Cleaning
Expert cleaning, linens, and towels
Washer & Dryer
Private, in-unit washer/dryer in basement
Full Kitchen
Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker/french press, blender, pots & pans, crock pot
Other Ammenities
Books, games, children’s activities
Make yourself at home.
- There are children’s books and art supplies in the bunkbed room.
- There is a coffee pot, a French press, and tea pot available.
- Yoga mats are available in bedroom closets.
- The television is equipped for Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.
- There are linens for the pullout couches.
- Extra pillows are available in the upstairs closet. Comforters for the pullout couches are available in the bedroom closet.
- Dog friendly. Please pick up after your dog in the yard. Please also know that there are lots of wild animals in the area, and sometimes they like to visit at night. You will want to keep a close eye on your dog when you let him or her out. We recommend walking your dog on leash, especially at night. If you encounter deer, bears or other wildlife, please do not engage or disturb them, especially if they are young, as the mother will likely be close by. Food and water bowls are available in the lower kitchen cabinet next to the dishwasher. Please no cats, we have an allergy.
- Pellet stove – you can use the pellet stove as an extra/ambient heat source. Just turn the temperature up on the thermostat that is in the living room. This thermostat controls the pellet stove only
Planning Your Trip?
Hermitville Guide
Restaurants
Brix Wine Bar: Great wine and food in the heart of downtown Rutland. Wonderful owner. Great service. We love it here. Outdoor seating available in the warmer months.
Roots: Roots’ mission is to create delicious food from fresh, local ingredients. Locally sourced food. Great dining, including outdoor seating. Wonderful vegetarian options. One of our go-to spots.
Gill’s Deli: Legendary sub shop. Local favorite.
Village Snack Bar: Warm weather only. Sandwiches, fries, and ice cream.
Roxies Fries: Four corners Castleton and at the Rutland Fairgrounds.
The Yellow Deli: Fun and funky. Like eating in a treehouse or an ewok village. Good food. Closed Saturdays. Open 24 hours otherwise.
Table 24: Good food, a variety of options.
The Palms: Great, casual family restaurant. Italian food.
The Mountain Top Inn: Offers both more formal dining and a tavern. Good meals in a beautiful location. Warmer weather offers outside dining options with stunning views. Reservations recommended.
Taps Tavern: A little way out in Poultney, but worth the drive. Fun dive bar. Tuesday nights they have a great Bluegrass jam. Tell Serena we sent you!
Grocery Stores
Hannaford Supermarket, 318 US Route 7, South Rutland, VT 05701
Price Chopper, Rutland Plaza, 38 Rutland Shopping Plaza, Rutland, VT 05701
TOPS Market, 12 S Main St & Norton Place, Rutland, VT 05701
Aldi, 263 S Main St, Rutland, VT 05701
Rutland Food Co-op, 77 Wales St, Rutland, VT 05701
Coffee
Breweries
Red Clover Ale Co.: Nearby in Brandon. Great spot. Feel free to use the growler on the counter if you want to bring some home. Just make sure to leave the growler when you go! Restaurants nearby in Brandon too.
Long Trail Brewery: Craft brewery and great food. About ½ hour from the house.
Hiking and Outdoors
The Mountaintop Inn: The Mountain Top Inn is super close, and they have great activities – for both summer and winter. In winter, they have cross country ski trails, snowshoeing, horse drawn sleigh rides, snowmobiling, and ice skating. In summer there is hiking, horseback riding, a beach, kayaking, cannoning, paddle boarding, fishing, disk golf and clay shooting. Find out more at their website.
Children
Wonder Feet Museum: Great indoor fun for little ones. Perfect for winter. Free pass with your stay at Hermitville.
Rutland Rec: Great source for things to do, including parks and trails.
Attractions
Events
Farmers Markets, Street festivals, Art in the Park, Friday Night Concerts, the Halloween Parade – the Rutland area has a lot to offer.
Farmers Markets
Rutland Farmers Market: Rutland has a great farmers market – both summer and winter
HAMMS Farm: Wonderful local farm – great to visit in spring and summer
Wellbeing
Pyramid Vermont: Pyramid now has two locations. Check out their salt caves. Pyramid offers massage, other healing services and classes. Their wellness marketplace is a unique resource for wellness gifts and product.
Ski
Pico Mountain: 8 miles
Killington: 13 miles
Okemo Mountain: 29 miles
Mountain Top Inn: (Cross-country skiing), 5 miles
Property Rules
Please treat our home and things in it as if they were your own.
No smoking inside the house, please! If smoking outside, please dispose of cigarettes.
Please keep the noise level down and respect our neighbors. You may be surprised how far sounds can travel in the dark, quiet evenings here. Be considerate of the neighborhood and the wildlife as well.
Please remember that food attracts animals. Do not leave food outside. Place all trash and recycling in the bins in the garage.
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We have had a lot of great memories at the cape. We hope you do too.