Artful Lodging & Retreats was formerly part of the Sloan Hospital, a Civil War Infirmary. The building belonged to its Commandant, and has 3 apartments. I live in the central portion of the building. This sunny, private historic apartment is filled with Asian Art. We are a 10 min. walk downtown. Centrally located, it's easy to visit the many destinations nearby - many state parks, Sugarbush, Stowe, Burlington, & Woodstock & Hanover, NH are all 20-50 minutes' drive. The view & yard are divine! This apartment is a little home within a home in a fun, historic house. Everything is modernized, but the historic charm remains. The apartment is spacious and furnished with beautiful antiques mostly from Asian countries where I have traveled. We invite you to enjoy the view in our quiet back yard, looking out over the valley and capitol building with Camel's Hump beyond. It is truly breathtaking! We always provide autonomy to our guests, but are very happy to give advice too and assistance during times of need. This is an very quiet neighborhood in the nicest best part of town. There is a city bus which stops right in front of the house, or you are able to walk downtown in 10 minutes. We have many things to loan - kayaks in the summer and snowshoes in the winter...or just about anything you have forgotten, since this is a family home. There are many toys and games for younger travelers. You are welcome to enjoy a cocktail or have a barbecue in the back yard, just let us know your plans in advance so we can coordinate with our other guests. There are 3 total apartments in the building, so we all share. I will message you about how to find your keys and directions to the home once you have booked. Someone is always here to offer help or suggestions, so no worries. Montpelier is a great destination in and of itself. There is everything right here. Our house is on one of the nicest streets in town and neighbors are very friendly. Just 8 buildings away is the green for tossing a frisbee or shooting some hoops. The views on the street are beautiful and there is a pasture called Sabins Pasture where you can hike to see the sunset, and visit an old slate quarry. 10 minutes and you are downtown walking from the house, so you don't even need to get in your car. There is a city bus which stops right in front of the house, but downtown is just a ten minute walk away, so it is really not needed. We have a stroller for you to borrow if needed. Biking is huge in Vermont as well! It is important to consider others when staying here as this is an older home and sound travels. The neighborhood is very quiet and neighbors are close by. The backyard is a little paradise, with a country feel while you are right in the city.