Welcome to The 1865 Carriage Barn, a historic and cozy farmhouse retreat on 6 peaceful acres next to the Shelburne Pond Nature Reserve. Enjoy vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a gas fireplace, full kitchen, and a private porch with hill views. Relax in the outdoor sauna (by reservation) after a day of skiing, hiking, or exploring Burlington—just 15 minutes away. The space The Carriage Barn is located on the grounds of an 1865 Greek Revival Farmhouse. It is a unique, rustic space with lots of character that sleeps 4 people. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms with queen-size beds + full bathroom. (NOTE: One of the bedrooms does not have its own door. There is a privacy screen that separates it from the stairwell/hall that is used to access the bathroom and other bedroom.) Downstairs there is a futon/loveseat that converts into a full-size bed and a 2nd full bathroom with washer/dryer. Spacious full kitchen with breakfast bar (coffee/tea/hot chocolate provided). The living room has a Smart TV and a cozy gas fireplace. The porch is very pleasant with a nice view of the barn, the adjacent yard, and the hills out back. Enjoy a stroll along the mowed paths in our meadow. Cross-country ski or snowshoe on the miles of VAST Trails (VT Association of Snow Travelers) at the edge of our property. (Trail can be wet in the warmer months.) 2 pair of snowshoes are provided! The shared outdoor sauna is located next to the Carriage Barn’s porch and is a great place to relax and unwind. The sauna is shared with the Cottage guests, but for privacy is only available to be used by reservation to prevent other guests from using it at the same time. The Adirondack Chairs in front of the barn are a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning shade and watch all the cyclists going by, or to watch the sunset at night over the Adirondack Mountains. For the cyclists, Dorset Street is a very popular biking route. We are five minutes from historic Shelburne Village, Shelburne Farms and the Shelburne Museum. Alpine skiers will find five ski areas from which to choose within an hours' drive (Stowe Resort, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Smugglers Notch, Bolton Valley). Antique Shops abound in all directions. It is fifteen minutes from downtown Burlington's shops, restaurants, theaters and convenient to the airport (BTV), the University of Vermont and Lake Champlain's recreational activities. Enjoy hiking the Green Mountains year- round and be dazzled by the foliage in Autumn. Note: Beach Essentials amenity is checked but there is no snorkeling gear, just beach towels, mats, beach bag and umbrella. Guest access Guests have access to the carriage barn's porch, side yard in front of the barn with Adirondack chairs to watch the sunsets over the Adirondack mountains, walking paths in the back pasture that lead over to Shelburne Pond. Other things to note We live on the property in the main house and are available if any issues arise. We also have another Airbnb in the small cottage across from the Carriage Barn and separated by the shared parking lot. The cottage is 500 SF with max limit of 2 people and 1 car, so it is a very quiet unit.