Exceptional home with 6 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms. Bar room perfect for entertaining guests. Game room, complete with an Xbox One and convertible game table. 10 minute walk from downtown Bennington. Within an hour from resorts like Mt. Snow, Stratton, Jiminy Peak, and more! Hot tub to relax after a day on the slopes! Please be sure to inquire with the correct number of guests to see the most accurate pricing, as group size impacts pricing. The space **We welcome large groups to our home and kindly ask that you inquire prior to booking if you are expecting groups of more than 16 people. We include an additional fee for larger groups, for insurance and liability purposes, and want to be sure you are able to see the full amount you will be paying prior to booking. Thanks!** Welcome to our historic inn! This historic home, built by original Green Mountain Boy Samuel Safford in 1774, combines the beauty, charm, and décor of old-fashioned homes, with the comfort and amenities of modern living. New updates include bar room, a game room, and a hot tub. The home boasts 6 bedrooms, many of which also have private bathrooms. There are several gathering areas, which makes this home perfect for hosting large events such as family gatherings! Our large kitchen is fully functional with all major appliances and even contains an industrial sink; however the kitchen is not as polished as the rest of the home. Though much of the home has been updated, care was taken to preserve much of the wood work that was done in the original construction. We guarantee, the detail in the original work will astound you! Our home is perfect for a ski trip! We are within an hour's drive from many world-class ski resorts including Mt. Snow, Stratton Mountain, and Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort. Our home also has several electric fireplaces, providing a cozy, comfortable atmosphere to come home to. After a day on the slopes, come back and enjoy our 8 person hot tub! This home is a 10 minute walk from historic, downtown Bennington. Bennington is most well-known for the Bennington Battle Monument, which commemorates the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War and for being the resting place of Robert Frost, renowned American poet. Bennington is also home to several small art galleries and museums. Once you're done exploring, enjoy many of the restaurants and breweries within walking distance! There's also a fabulous restaurant, The Miller's Toll, right next to the house. We definitely recommend you make a reservation at this restaurant before your stay! IMPORTANT NOTE: We have an occupied apartment adjacent to the main house, on the third floor. There is no access between the apartment and the main house. **WE PREFER TO HOST GUESTS WHO ARE 25 OR OLDER** **We can comfortably sleep 16 guests in beds and we also have a pack-and-play style crib for an infant. We welcome groups up to 22 people and encourage guests to bring extra sleeping materials. We can easily fit several air mattresses in the rooms, and groups over 16 guests are welcome to bring their own for sleeping.** **We are pet friendly, so please be sure to include your pets in your inquiry, as the pricing will change to include an additional fee. While we are excited to welcome your fur babies into our home, we ask that guests be sure to clean up after their pets both inside and outside. We also ask guests to keep pets off of all furniture including beds. This makes cleaning easier and also protects future guests with allergies. Lastly, pets (especially dogs) MUST be crated if left alone in the home. If these particular rules are not followed, an additional fee may be added at the end of your stay.** ---- Closest Ski/Ride Mountains-Prospect Mountain Ski Area (7.1 miles), Dutch Hill Ski Area (19.7 miles), Mount Snow (27.4 miles), Timber Creek Cross Country Ski (27.2 miles), Bromley Mountain (31.6 miles), Stratton Mountain (41 miles) Closest Hiking-White Rocks (1.0 miles), Bradford Putnam Wetlands (1.2 miles), Everett Cave (2.6 miles), Woodford State Park (10.3 miles) Bennington Area Trail System (BATS)-This is a major network of mountain biking trails. We are 7 minutes away by car, 17 minutes away by bike ride, 45 minutes away by walking, and there's also a bus that drives by every 40 minutes (Bennington Blue Line). Bennington, VT-Downtown Bennington has a ton to offer. Museums, a diversity of food options, breweries, and lots of funky stores-10 minute walk from the house. Williamstown, MA-Great college town with museums, attractions, great food, and concert venues-14.1 miles MASS MoCA-Amazing contemporary art museum that also doubles as a performing arts venue-18.4 miles Guest access You'll have complete access to the home, surrounding yard, and hot tub. There a few doors that are locked and marked private, which include storage closets and the basement. We ask that guests refrain from going into those spaces. Other things to note We are pet friendly, so please be sure to include your pets in your inquiry, as the pricing will change to include an additional fee. While we are excited to welcome your fur babies into our home, we ask that guests be sure to clean up after their pets both inside and outside. We also ask guests to keep pets off of all furniture including beds. This makes cleaning easier and also protects future guests with allergies. Lastly, pets (especially dogs) MUST be crated if left alone in the home. If these particular rules are not followed, an additional fee may be added at the end of your stay. The hot tub is available year round! We ask that guests be sure to shower prior to using this wonderful amenity, as this ensures the water stays clean and clear. If the hot tub is left in a dirty and messy state, there will be an additional cleaning fee. Under no circumstances do we allow smoking in the house. Smoking is allowed outside, far away from the entrances and windows of the house. We ask guests to refrain from tossing cigarettes onto the property. IMPORTANT NOTE: We have an occupied apartment adjacent to the main house, on the third floor. There is no access between the apartment and the main house. NB: Reservations consisting of greater than 12 persons will be asked to sign a separate rental agreement which simply enforces the house rules, as specified in this rental listing.