Winter Lore – A Secluded, Pet-Friendly Retreat Near Killington Escape to Winter Lore, a charming and secluded getaway nestled on 26 private acres of forested land. Overlooking the tranquil Mendon Brook, this peaceful retreat offers a perfect balance of comfort, nature, and entertainment—along with occasional visits from local wildlife! Plus, your furry friends are welcome to join in on the adventure, as this home is pet-friendly. The space Winter Lore sits on a 26-acre secluded lot surrounded by trees, the sounds of Mendon Brook below, and occasionally even caught sight of the wildlife. The home is filled with many personal touches by the owner, high-speed internet, and five smart TVs for your enjoyment. Once you enter the home, you will find a small heated sunroom filled with abundant sunlight and fantastic landscape views, sheltering you from adverse weather. You can head upstairs to the central kitchen, which is perfect for preparing meals. The large open dining room is sunlit with a wood-burning fireplace, and the living room is stylishly comfortable with slider glass doors to the outside balcony. There are three bedrooms and two baths on the main level. The fourth bedroom is on the lower level with two twin beds and a private bath. The family room has a cozy sofa sleeper on this level. It has a small heater for extra warmth, a shuffleboard, and access to a two-car garage. Enjoy fun outdoors: Sit around the outdoor fire pit, roast some marshmallows, make new memories, or relax in the hot tub after a long day. The home is within minutes of Killington, Pico Mountain, and the Chittenden Reservoir. A gem of a home! Vermont Room and Meals: MRT-10067229-086 Guest access You will access the home through the front door of the sunroom. It is on the right when standing in the driveway looking at the house. To open the lock on your vacation rental, press the Yale button on the lock face to wake up the lock. Enter the 4-digit Lock Access Code followed by the checkmark on the left, and the door will unlock. Your access code will also work on the side garage door. It is located on the left side of the garage. This is for easy access to where you can store your ski equipment, Other things to note Winter Lore has a (Ring) security camera located in the front of the garage. Please note there is a large drop-off on the other side of the front yard that looks down to the river below. Please watch your step and do not get too close to the edge as you could slip and fall. ***How to Build a Fire in a Fireplace Open the Damper – Ensure the damper is fully open to allow smoke to escape through the chimney. Clean the Fireplace – Remove old ashes and debris for better airflow. Create a Base – Place crumpled newspaper or fire starters in the center of the fireplace. Add Kindling – Stack small, dry sticks or kindling in a teepee or crisscross pattern over the newspaper. Arrange the Logs – Place larger, dry logs on top of the kindling, leaving space for air circulation. Light the Fire – Use a long match or lighter to ignite the newspaper at multiple points. DO NOT CLOSE THE FIREPLACE GLASS DOORS! They will bust. Close the fireplace screens. This will keep the small burning embers contained. inside the fireplace. Maintain the Fire – Add logs as needed, keeping the fire small and controlled. Monitor and Extinguish – Never leave the fire unattended. Let it burn down, then spread the ashes and ensure all embers are out before leaving.