Conveniently situated in Southern Vermont, this newly furnished 3-bedroom cottage (2 king and 2 queen beds) provides easy access to all the Green Mountains offer. Explore nearby attractions like the Robert Frost Museum, Mt. Equinox, Lake Shaftsbury State Park, ski resorts, and the shops of Manchester. Enjoy fishing on famous trout rivers, such as the Battenkill and Hoosic. Unwind in the cozy living room, read in the hammock, workout, or play ping pong and air hockey in the basement. Welcome to the Green Grove Cottage! This is a non-smoking, pet free, home away from home! It sleeps 8 with three bedrooms. Living room: The front door opens to the living room where you can comfortably relax. A smart TV and Blu-Ray player are provided and and board games are available in the TV console. Kitchen: The kitchen is well stocked with everything from a food processor to an Instantpot. There is a dining table that seats 5, 5 bar stools, and a high chair folded away in the pantry. Bedrooms: Sleeps 8 Main floor – King bed Bedroom 2 - upstairs with a king bed, A/C, desk, and porch Bedroom 3 - upstairs with two queen beds All bedrooms have new pillows and Casper mattresses. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and portable fans. In the summer, the nights are cooler and box fans can be placed to circulate the A/Cs. The windows have screens and can be opened with hand cranks to let in the crisp New England air. In the winter, there is baseboard heat. All bedrooms and the living room have black out curtains to help with heat and sleeping. All bedrooms have sound machines and charging adapters by the bed. A pack'n'play with an attachable changing table is available for babies. Bathroom: The bathroom is located on the main floor and has a shower and a tub. The shower head also has a detachable sprayer to help with kids. There is shampoo, conditioner, and soap provided. Workout space: An enclosed porch on the main floor includes a stationary Schwinn IC4 indoor bike, yoga mats, resistance bands, weights, and a TV to stream workouts. The Apple TV is connected with the Peloton app. You must use your own login. Stairs There are stairs to access the front door, stairs to the bedrooms upstairs, and steep stairs to the basement. There is a folding baby gate in the workout area but no permanent baby gates. There is a door to the basement stairs. Outdoor space: From the enclosed porch, you can access the door to the deck. There is a propane grill, hammock, fire pit, and additional chairs. You'll find a large yard with a beautiful willow tree, raspberry patch, and apple trees which you are welcome to pick from. Basement: The basement includes a leather futon sofa and an air hockey table that can also be setup as a ping pong table. The washer and dryer are downstairs. Guests will have access to all three floors. Part of the basement is unfinished and will remain locked during your stay. The garage will also remain locked. Hosts are available by phone and text. Quaint and quiet neighborhood on a cul-de-sac. Located conveniently off of scenic Route 7a. Parking- The driveway is gravel with parking for three cars. There is not an EV charger. Nearby Bennington has many EV stations. No additional guests/visitors permitted outside of your confirmed booking number without prior notification - extra fees may apply. Please ask. No pets or smoking allowed. Please watch kids near the wood stove during the winter. Area attractions: Lake Shaftsbury State Park is five minutes away and offers a small beach, trails, playgrounds, and boat rentals. Bennington is less than 10 minutes away to Walmart, stores, and restaurants. You can go to the top of the Monument or visit downtown shops and restaurants. Publyk House (need advance reservation), Madison Brewery, Mt Anthony Golf Club Restaurant open to the public, 421 Bar and Food, Pangaea, John G. McCullough Free Library, and Lake Paran Dorset: Quary and Emerald Lake for swimming. Merck Forest for trails, views, and animals. Danby: Horseback riding Manchester: Enjoy the drive via scenic Rte 7a to Manchester Village. Go outlet shopping at Armani, Ralph Lauren, Vermont Flannel, Gap, JCrew, and Orvis. Make a trip to the not to be missed Northshire Bookstore. You can feed the trout or take a fly fishing class at Orvis. Enjoy a meal from Amys on the Road and float down the Battenkill River. Visit the Southern Vermont Arts Center for Aerial Yoga and exhibits. Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, is a beautiful property in the summer and fall. Walk the trails, see the peonies in the garden, visit the goats and alpacas, and look inside a Pullman train car. Go snowshoeing in the winter! Bromley: Alpine slide and Adventure Park in summer/ski in the winter Stratton: summer and skiing/winter activities - don't miss the scenic chair lift in the fall! Mt Snow: summer hike/bike/winter skiing Nearby Sites: Bennington Battle Monument, Bennington Museum, Park McCullough House, Silk Road Covered Bridge, Molly Stark Trail, Burt Henry Covered Bridge, Bennington Center For the Arts, Robert Frost Museum Arlington: Mt Equinox drive, Rockwell Retreat and covered bridge, Sugar Shack for maple syrup! Golf: Mt Anthony, Manchester Equinox, Stratton