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HUGE Private VT Mansion: 15 bedrooms, 12 bath, Sleep 34! Ski Bromley & Stratton, yoga retreats, corporate offsites, DIY weddings, family reunions, Dogs welcome

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

15 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 34836 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Manchester, VT
  • Green Mountain National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Museum of Creative Process
    14 min walk
  • Golf Club at Equinox
    3 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    41 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.

HUGE Private VT Mansion: 15 bedrooms, 12 bath, Sleep 34! Ski Bromley & Stratton, yoga retreats, corporate offsites, DIY weddings, family reunions, Dogs welcome

The Battenkill Valley Mansion is an ideal place for groups. Nestled on a private, 5 acre estate in charming Manchester Vermont, it sleeps 34 guests. Please reach me Melissa at The Wilburton Inn, our award winning family hotel in Manchester VT, with any questions.

Ideal for DIY weddings, family reunions, ski vacations at nearby Stratton and Bromley mountains, yoga retreats, corporate offsite meetings, holiday gatherings and Big Chill weekends with friends. Larger groups can add on additional vacation homes or hotel rooms at The Wilburton Inn half a mile away.

MANSION INDOOR FEATURES:
Commercial Kitchen (10 gas burners, 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, 2 refrigerators. 3-bay sink)
Versatile Ballroom/Game Room/Meeting Room/Banquet Room
Huge Living Room
Formal Dining Room
2 ground floor bedrooms (handicapped accessible queen bedroom and a twin bedroom)
Very large bedrooms and entertaining spaces.
23 Beds
Hardwood floors
Fast wi-fi
Lots of free parking
2 washer/driers

MANSION OUTDOOR FEATURES:
Bonfire area in the woods
4 picnic tables
2 propane BBQs
Gazebo
Hammock
Lawn Games
5 acres of privacy and nature.

ENJOY NEARBY RESORT AMENITIES AT THE WILBURTON INN (1/2 mile away)

POOLS:
Your group can use the indoor and outdoor pool at The Wilburton resort.??The outdoor pool is open from Memorial Day - mid September. It is free and open from dawn to dusk. The pool is shared with all Wilburton resort guests. This pool is not heated.?
The indoor pool is heated and open year round from 10am - 9pm. It is booked with advance reservations through me here by email or through The Wilburton Inn. ??From November - April, every vacation house at The Wilburton gets a free 1 hour private swim in the indoor pool with a 2 night stay. Enjoy an additional free 1 hour swim with each additional night you stay. (Stay 3 nights, get 2 daily swims. Stay 4 nights, get 3 daily swims, etc.) ?
From May - October, the indoor pool is available for an hourly fee of $250/hr or $395/2 hours.

Tennis, Lawn games (Volleyball, Pickle ball, Tetherball, Pingpong, Outdoor giant chess)Museum of the Creative Process Sculpture Exhibits


EVENTS, CELEBRATIONS & DIY WEDDINGS for up to 75 GUESTS:
There is an additional facility fee for all events.?34 guests: $1000 (Includes flatware, stemware, tables & white padded folding chairs.)
50 guests: $2500 (Includes the above. Event insurance required.)
75 guests: $3500 (You must rent a tent plus everything in the tent: flatware, stemware, tables & chairs, etc)
For more information on weddings please see The Wilburton Inn website and contact us before booking. There are a variety of backdrops for ceremonies - in the forest, next to a majestic tree, on the front lawn or down by the pond.

MINIMUM NIGHT STAYS:
3-nights: May - June 26, September & October
4 nights: Thanksgiving
4 night: June 27, July & August, Passover
4 nights: Christmas & New Years
No Saturday Check in/out.?No prom groups

DOGS:
Bring Fido! We are so dog friendly, our Canine Concierge was on Animal Planet! All breeds are welcome. $125/per dog. Cats are not allowed.

CATERING:
We have a long list of caterers and vendors to help you with your events.
Earth Sky Time, our family farm provides organic vegetarian/vegan drop off catering.

MASSAGES: We have excellent massage therapists who can come to your vacation house.

POOL & TENNIS:
Enjoy the nearby outdoor pool and tennis court at The Wilburton. Some blackout times may apply due to Wilburton events.

CLEANING FEES:
$550 linens & $950 end-of-stay cleaning fee is added to all reservations. Housekeeping is available during your stay for an additional fee. There are 2 washers and dryers in the basement.

MANSION LAYOUT:?
GROUND FLOOR ENTERTAINING SPACES:?Commercial kitchen?Formal dining room and adjoining breakfast room seat 34 guests.?Ballroom is 800 sq feet. It is typically set up as a game room with a full size ping pong table, oversized chess table, table top foosball and air hockey. It seats wedding ceremonies and dining functions for up to 50 guests. We frequently host yoga retreats. The ballroom fits 23 yoga mats.
All furniture, except for the Victorian green velvet couch, can be cleared so that the space can be used for many other functions. ?Living room has a piano and large flat screen TV, 3 leather couches, overstuffed chairs, board games, books, and Bluetooth stereo.
Foyer?Mud Room?
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOMS
Rm 14: QUEEN Handicapped accessible. Shares the powder room and shower in the hall.
Rm 15: TWIN Small room off of the living room. Shares the powder room and shower in the hall. ?Note: If you’d like us to roll up the huge ballroom carpet, then we use this room for storage so it can not be rented. We can add a cot in room 5 instead.

GROUND FLOOR BATHS
2 powder rooms
1 shower

SECOND FLOOR BEDROOMS
Rm 1: MASTER SUITE 3 BEDS: 2 DOUBLES, 1 TWIN, ENSUITE BATH (marble tub/shower)
Adjoining office with large desk & seasonal sunroom.
Rm 2: 3 BEDS: 2 DOUBLES, 1 TWIN, ENSUITE BATH (shower)
Rm 3: 2 DOUBLES, ENSUITE BATH (shower)
Rm 4: 2 DOUBLES, ENSUITE BATH (shower)
Rm 5: BRIDAL SUITE: KING, ENSUITE BATH (tub and shower)
Huge room, electric fireplace, sitting room, clawed foot tub & separate shower

THIRD FLOOR BEDROOMS
Suite #1 - (room 6 & 7)
Rm 6: 2 FULLS, ENSUITE BATH (tub/shower)
Rm 7: DOUBLE. USES BATH INSIDE ROOM 6

Rm 8: KING, ENSUITE BATH (tub and shower)
Rm 9: QUEEN, ENSUITE BATH (shower)

Rm 10: 2 DOUBLES ENSUITE BATH (tub and shower)

Suite #2: (rooms 11-13)
All 3 rooms share a bathroom with a shower in the hallway. There is a door in the hallway to give this 3 room suite more privacy. This is a great apartment for a family or teachers at a retreat.
Rm 11: QUEEN MASTER, high four-poster bed
Rm 12: TWO TWINS, small room
Rm 13: QUEEN SLEEPER SOFA & Kitchenette

HISTORY:
The Battenkill Valley Mansion was built in 1904 as a wedding present for the daughter of the man who built our sister property, the majestic Wilburton Inn mansion.

The Wilburton Destination Resort less than half a mile away accommodates up to 100 guests in 7 buildings of different sizes and styles. It is an ideal private getaway for destination weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and private celebrations. For more information on the Wilburton, see VRBO 9728975.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Green Mountain National Forest. An indoor pool, a water park, and an arcade/game room are available. A jetted tub and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 10 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the indoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Green Mountain National Forest and 14 minutes by foot from Museum of Creative Process
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and an indoor pool. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Melissa Levis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor Pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 15 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $500/fine per room for violating this

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 9000 sq ft (836 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 5 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs allowed with $125/dog/stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: +$1k-$4k facility fee based on size. max 100 guest
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

Property is also known as

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HUGE Private VT Mansion: 15 bedrooms, 12 bath, Sleep 34! Ski Bromley & Stratton, yoga retreats, corporate offsites, DIY weddings, family reunions, Dogs welcome Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house!
The house is beautiful & has tons of nooks and crannies. Fun for exploring!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bathrooms Galore!
We were very happy with the house. My family was very happy that most rooms had their own bathroom attached. This was helpful when mixing young people and seniors. The house was clean and comfortable. Perfect for our family gathering. We played games on the front lawn and board games in the diningroom, took long walks and even went skiing. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended family ski trip
This home is located in a beautiful area. We had more than enough room for multiple families. Plenty of gathering areas and large kitchen and dining area that we shared huge family dinners. In addition to lovely home, the support team for questions and maintenance were amazing! Immediately responded to each inquiry!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for big family getaway
We had a very large (30+) family reunion group looking for a shared house in Vermont. The Battenkill Valley Mansion was the perfect fit. The grounds and shared spaces were a great for spending time together with family members from ages 3 to 70+. Melissa and the Wilburton team were incredibly helpful - not just with the rental process but also with great tips for hosting in the space and help with the general Manchester area. The rooms are spacious with plenty of bathrooms. And the kitchen/dining room were perfect for catered meals. We loved having access to the Wilburton’s pool and grounds too. I really don’t think we could have found a better spot for our group in the whole state!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Business retreat
Wonderful stay at this spacious, well-equipped and clean large house. The place has everything thing you might need for an extended stay. Communication with the owner was clear and accurate. This is a terrific spot for a large group getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect large home for our group
From start to finish, this was a great experience. Melissa is helpful and friendly, and the Battenkill Mansion was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted
This big house worked extremely well for our family reunion. We had 27 people total. There was enough room for us to cook together, eat together, gather as a big group or in smaller conversation groups. We found a good place to work jigsaw puzzles, too. Wifi worked great. Lots of activities in the area. Nice to be able to use the pool and tennis courts at the Wilburton. The only drawbacks were that the house is a bit tired around the edges in a few places and it was too buggy in the evenings to enjoy the outdoor tables, fire ring, and gazebo. But overall, we had a fabulous stay. Thank you, Melissa!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fannie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The space is great for large groups with lots of space of extra activities. 10/10 recommend.
Melissa was great at accommodating us and letting us know everything we needed to prior to our stay. I highly recommend to anyone planning a trip with large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEST 60th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WEEKEND EVER!
Wow! Our stay this past weekend at the Battenkill Valley Mansion was beyond my expectations. From the moment we entered the house (all lit up and warm for us) until we left every single on of my friends and family could not get over how spacious , clean and perfect it was for this “party”. We sang and laughed and ate and drank in the large, comfy living room. We danced and played games in the banquet room. We sat down for dinner together (all 25 of us at one time) in the cozy dining room prepared in the kitchen. All of my guests commented on how comfortable the beds and bedding was. The house has everything we needed. We all want to find a reason to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

christopher M., new york

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous destination
This Manse was ideal for our group of friends and family. Felt safe for kids and had great privacy for couples and families. The kitchen could use a wee bit of attention; dishwashers were wonky and ovens were uneven. The property managers are fabulous; very attentive, available at all times, and we were gifted some amazing loafs of bread from the farm.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori B., Ridgefield

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Family Reunion
Our whole family gathered at this beautiful home for our family Christmas. The house was something out of a postcard with beautiful decorations, plenary of cozy space and amazing grounds for family hikes! Melissa was pleasure to work with and made the process of renting very convenient! It was a unanimous decision by my entire family to return next year! Such a wonderful experience! Highly recommend this amazing property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B., Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Family Gathering
My extended family of 24 all enjoyed our first gathering since the pandemic at the Battenkill Valley Mansion. The spacious house and grounds made our multigenerational group visit easy and flexible. We were able to cook in the extensive kitchen; play games, do yoga, and puzzles in the ballroom; and chat in the huge living room. We built a fire at the fire pit and the hardy among us were able to spend a day and evening outdoors, roasting s'mores and catching up. The many bedrooms provided space for everyone. All in all a great visit, we can't wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
BIG Family Reunion
Everyone had a great time. We played inside and outside. Never a dull moment. Great place for all ages. We ate all meals here as the kitchen and dining was perfect for large group. Ballroom with games and ping pong. We danced the nights away.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for large group
Supported 10 families w/ toddlers/infants (a couple pack n plays in the mix). Great space- inside and out, great proximity to skiing, and industrial kitchen to feed the masses. We’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Regina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Battenkill Valley Mansion
The BVM was perfect for our large group of friends. Wonderful kitchen for cooking together. Plenty of indoor and outdoor hang-out space. Great location. We’ve already booked for 2021!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Home away from home
We have now made two events here and we absolutely love it. Plenty of room for everyone, wonderful kitchen, and my kids are already planning what next simcha they can have here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Awesome house for a big family get together!
I highly recommend the Battenkill Valley Mansion! We had a family holiday celebration weekend with 27 people ranging from my 3-month old niece to my 85- year old mother. The house was perfect! Everybody loved the bedrooms, which are larger than they look online. We enjoyed relaxing in the living room and in the family room by the fire. The kids enjoyed the ping pong table and basketball game. The kitchen is awesome. We cooked several large meals. The dining room is very spacious. We were able to eat together as a family several times. Most of all the "vibe" is very homey and comfortable. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wendell R., Geneva, NY

5th Family Thanksgiving Reunion
This was our 5th Thanksgiving reunion with our family of 30 (including 16 grandkids ages 1 to 17 yrs. old). It has always been a great time with a lot of activities, including lacrosse, soccer, touch football, and fire-pit time outside and butter making, ping pong, basketball, wine tasting, and a huge Thanksgiving dinner inside with all gathered around tables in the game room. The old house was in better shape than previously with some new improvements and very clean. It is a grand old house for large groups with a bathroom in 13 of the 14 bedrooms. All of our family members, young and old, look forward to our time in the Mansion.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Fantastic Family Reunion at a Fantastic Location
Our family has been enjoying the warm hospitality and great location for our 4th weekend reunion.The Mansion provides both indoor and outdoor room to relax , enjoy and to have great fun regardless of age. The fire pit is one of the features that really brings the family together as we gather round in the evening in the glow of a warm and inviting fire. The kitchen is great and provides the capabilities to feed over forty people in a very family atmosphere. The bedrooms are warm and spacious. Also we take advantage of the Wilburton Inn for overflow . The staff is on call to assist in any way and provide a very high level of service.All in all a great place ,with great people, with great views ! Looking forward to our 5th anniversary next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Amazing place, amazing owners!
A wonderful, spacious location in a gorgeous location; convenient to everywhere but far enough away to feel like you are out in the country. The rooms are spotless and well maintained, the kitchen top-notch and the house had plenty of space for our large (25+) party. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

DIANE F., Connecticut

Perfect location and property for a large family reunion
The house was perfect for our large family of 30 people ranging from 21/2 years to 86 years old. Most of the bedrooms had a bathroom and there was a first floor bedroom for anyone who had difficulty with stairs. This house was comfortable and pleasantly decorated . The rooms seemed to be soundproof and even though we had a large crowd you felt like you were the only ones there when in your room. The Levis family are delightful and made us all feel very welcome. even though the house is seperate from the inn you are made to feel welcome at the pool or at breakfast. We had breakfast there one morning and it was delicious especially their French toast ( best I've ever had!) we attended the farm to table night and the food was delicious, music was excellent and worth going to. We were really close to the town , hikes, shops and other activities. Manchester is such a beautiful town . We will definitely be going back there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Great property for a large group
What a great place for a large party/event! We rented it for my wife's 40th and had 30 guests each night. The house has a very comfortable lived-in feel to it. There is no worry about enough sleeping quarters or bathrooms! Kitchen was set-up well to be able to cook for a large group. The house is big enough that we had groups of guests all doing different things around the property at the same time without "stepping on each other's toes" (relaxing in the gazebo and front lawn, visiting with each other and doing a puzzle in the sitting room, siting by the fire, playing ping pong and dancing/singing in the game room). Located close enough to town that it is convenient, but just far enough outside that there is privacy. Many enjoyed outdoor activities during the day with hiking, biking, fishing, and shopping all centrally located. Staff were excellent and responsive throughout our stay. We will be looking for another excuse to gather the group and go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Moira K.

Wonderful home for our large group!
Wonderful mansion for our group of 30! Beds are very comfortable, rooms are large - a place for everyone. Fun game room with a ping pong table, too, for the young or young-at-heart. Melissa and Michelle were very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Claire E.

Comfort, Beauty and More
Battenkill Mansion fit all of our requirements for a family gathering with the possible exception of some hot, humid days to be expected in August in an era of climate change. With a cast of 25 folks from age 2 to 77, we had enough air-conditioned, well-maintained bedrooms, bathrooms, places to gather, privacy nooks, vast outdoor lawn to play, to sit, to read, and even a gazebo to shelter from the occasional rain. The commercially equipped kitchen was large enough for various folks to prepare their breakfast, lunch and snacks, and for the chef, we hired, to prepare wonderful dinners. The dining areas accommodated all us for meals and several to work on their computers during the day. The pool at the Inn was well-used by several of our party while others went off to explore hiking trails, shops, local swimming holes and summer music performances. Melissa and her staff were available when needed (which was seldom). All in all a great place to spend time with friends, family and loved ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016