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This cottage is a 1 bedroom(s), 1.5 bathrooms, located in Manchester, VT.

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Point of interest
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bookshelf, and a dining table with placemats.
A room with two beds, wooden walls, a door leading to another room, and a window.
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dishwasher, light blue cabinets, and a window providing natural light.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Manchester, VT
  • Place, Golf Club at Equinox
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, American Museum of Fly Fishing
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Battenkill River
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This cottage is a 1 bedroom(s), 1.5 bathrooms, located in Manchester, VT.

Enjoy a storied stay at the Lyman Cottage, a quintessential Vermont cottage in the heart of historic Manchester Village.

Lyman Cottage affords a completely private getaway, only steps from the Equinox Resort with lots of space to relax and unwind. The cottage is located deep in the backyard behind the Wickham House. See our other listings for details.

Amazing location -- 300 feet from the Equinox Resort, 5 minutes to Hildene, 15 minutes to Bromley and 30 minutes to Stratton.

Manchester is a small town in southernwestern Vermont, nestled at the foot of 3,816-foot Mount Equinox. The village has a tranquil old-world atmosphere, while Manchester Center is a shopper's paradise that is completely different from the village with its signs, sights and many shops. Manchester is also home to Hildene, Robert Todd Lincoln's 412-acre summer estate.

Off-street parking
Samsung Smart TV
High-speed WiFi

Professionally cleaned between guests. This is a one bedroom cottage, which sleeps up to four people. The one bedroom has one queen bed and two twin beds. There is no privacy wall between the beds so layout is best suited for couples with children.

The cottage is beautifully furnished. Full kitchen with everything you need to either cook at home or stroll to the nearby restaurants down Main Street.

The bedroom with an en-suite bathroom is located on the second floor and half bathroom on the first floor.

The cottage is located in the rear yard of the Wickham House. See AirBnB listing of Wickham House for details.

24/7 Backup power provided by Tesla Powerwall.

Please inquire first if your reservation request is within 48 hours of your arrival date.

Please note there is a VT Meals and Rooms Tax @ 9%, plus Manchester's Local Option Meals and Rooms Tax @ 1%.

For your safety and the safety of others, surveillance cameras are installed outdoors at this property.

Credit card fees are non-refundable.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Green Mountain National Forest. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Green Mountain National Forest and 3 minutes by foot from Golf Club at Equinox
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Manchester cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No parties and no visitors (non-guests) without permission.
No smoking indoors. If you smoke outdoors, all cigarette butts must be disposed of in the outdoor garbage bin.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Lyman Cottage Historic Manchester Village
Lyman Cottage Historic Village
Lyman Historic Manchester Village
Quintessential VT Cottage Manchester Village
Quintessential VT Manchester Village
Cottage Quintessential VT Cottage in Manchester Village
Quintessential VT Cottage in Manchester Village Manchester
Lyman Cottage ~ Historic Manchester Village
Quintessential Cottage Village
Quintessential Village
Quintessential VT Cottage in Manchester Village
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This cottage is a 1 bedroom(s), 1.5 bathrooms, located in Manchester, VT. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay!

Enjoyed our stay! Great location! Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip!

This was a great location… close to town but also close to skiing, hiking and skating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Delilah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very welcoming and responsive Location is great, if you like peace and quiet, near the Equinox Inn. Great for dog walks and cross country skiing. House needs a bit of TLC. The beddroom was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

Superb location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location beautiful area

Stayed for 3 nights enjoyed Stowe Mtn only 30 min away. Nice restaurants in area. Very clean practical small house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Weekend

Close to Bromley and StrattonWarm, cozy, clean cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage, great location

Wonderful place to stay in great location. Private, quiet- less than a block away from equinox resort. Walking distance to restaurants. Manchester is a sweet little town with beautiful homes and history
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in Manchester!

Property and owner were great - I’d definitely recommend and will use them again on future fishing trips to Manchester - easy check-in, clear instructions, great property and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terisia g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Very clean, great location and had everything we needed for our stay! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jersey Shore joy

Beautiful property, convenient to everything Amanda was an excellent host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Perfect

Perfect little home for kids and parents on a ski trip. Will happily stay again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girlfriends getaway

Really cozy and comfortable, several fine restaurants walkable, spectacular unobstructed view of Equinox Mountain behind the property. A very special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ElizabethM

Perfect Home Away From Home

The Quintessential Cottage in Vt was the perfect home away from home for my husband and dog. The house was clean, exactly as described and we had no issues at all. The town was gorgeous and we will definitely be visiting again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!!

I loved the property!! It was clean and fresh. Close enough to town to walk. It was safe and secure. I hope to be able to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely rustic and quiet cottage with a lot of open land that made it a great spot for dog owners. I really enjoyed the exploring and long walks that started in the back yard and continued to open spaces. It was clean and comfortable, not luxury but what I needed for a quiet writing retreat with my dog Great to have a half bath on first floor since the shower and bedroom -- one large room with three beds -- was upstairs. The stairs were easy enough to navigate, wide and not too steep. If you have any disability issues, the upstairs, the steps to the door, the longish walk from the car parking space, might be an issue, but I have terrible knees and move slow but did just fine. Everything was comfortable and one small perk...the heating/cooling system was super easy to adjust during a week that went from the 20s to the 50s! I would stay here again.
Taken from the surrounding yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just like staying at Grandma's house

Everything was super clean and comfy, and some of the furniture was evocative of a different time, like Grandma's house. I do think the house could use some minor updates, tho, (i.e. new faucets in sinks and shower). The location is top-notch for enjoying the Village!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint hide away

From the moment we arrived everything was spectacular, owner was great and the village was beautiful , filled with restaurants and shops enough to stay busy for a couple of days . Hiking close by . Old rock quarry nearby and Mountain View’s are amazing . Would highly recommend this location for a visit. Looking forward to coming again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer stay in Manchester

Nice house. Although there was no AC downstairs, there was a beautiful breeze and a fan so it was lovely. Excellent location just a few houses down from the Equinox and a 2 minute drive to the Equinox trailhead.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

I booked this cottage to stay with 3 friends for a wedding held at the Equinox Resort, which was less than a block away. The cottage is very charming and a short walk/driving distance to the downtown Manchester area. After an issue with the WiFi upon arrival, Matt was very responsive and we were able to come to a solution. The cottage, while cozy, was a bit small for 4 adults sharing one bedroom (we knew this upon booking due to the proximity to our destination). I would definitely book with Storied Stay again if I return to Vermont.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet home on outskirts of Manchester

Excellent value in affluent quiet area. Check in was only flaw due to lock code not working and lack of shoveling on 50 ft walkway ( was done following morning but subsequent snow wasnt) .Home was cozy perfect for my dog and I.Nice cleared sidewalks with marble inlays allowed short walk to equinox falcon lounge access to 9pm 5 minutes to Mulligans irish pub with Excellent food. 15 to downtown area coffee, groceries,restaurants. 20 minutes to Bromley Mt,40 to Stratton Hest works well actually had to keep low at night to sleep comfortably. This old residence has been renovated very well with new windows, seems insulated. Furniture could be updated but a nice wide-screen with sound bar and plenty of viewing options made up for itWould stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

The cottage is lovely and conveniently located. It was comfortable, relaxing and very quiet - even being on Route 7A. It was perfect for our vacation - hiking in the area, visits with friends and family, Hildene, shopping and a day trip. It was nice to be able to come back and unwind before going out for dinner or have the option to cook. We would definitely stay at the Lyman Cottage again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Manchester

The cottage was cozy and great for 2 people. Property was spotless. It was very H&H when we arrived, and the window A/C upstairs cooled the whole cottage. Location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

AlanB

Peaceful

Comfortable and quiet. Great location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muriel (Mickie) B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved Lyman Cottage

The property is spotless....the location ideal. It's in a beautiful neighborhood and one that is highly walkable. There are great restaurants nearby. We have stayed in Manchester before but never enjoyed it as much as we did at Lyman Cottage. Thank you!! We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent vacation cottage

We loved the location, a short walk to dining and shopping. The cottage is set back from the road so it's a peaceful setting. All in all a great place for a vacation in southern, VT.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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