The Battenkill Valley Mansion, nestled in charming Manchester Vermont on a private 5-acre estate, offers the ultimate retreat for groups. Unwind in the spacious living room with a piano and large flat screen TV or enjoy lawn games and bonfires amidst nature. With amenities like an indoor pool at The Wilburton Inn nearby and access to tennis courts, this mansion is perfect for family reunions, DIY weddings, yoga retreats or corporate offsites.
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 Melissa at The Wilburton Inn, our award winning family hotel nearvby 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.
POOLS: Battenkill Valley Mansion guests can enjoy resort amenities at The Wilburton Inn, half a mile away.
The outdoor pool is open from dusk to dawn from Memorial Day to mid September. It is free and shared by all the vacation house guests and resort guests. Occasionally there are weekend black out hours for Wilburton wedding events. ? The indoor heated pool, located in the nearby clubhouse, is open year round but only available by advance reservations.
From November - April, vacation house groups gety a free 1 hour private pool party swim. Additional time in the indoor pool is available for an additional $150/hour.
From May - October, the indoor pool is available for an hourly fee of $150/hr.
Other free resort amenities include tennis, Lawn games (Volleyball, Pickle ball, Tetherball, Ping pong, Outdoor giant chess and giant connect four and the 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 wedding info see The Wilburton Inn prior to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Rm 12: TWO TWINS Rm 13: TWO TWINS & 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.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Indoor pool
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Bedrooms
15 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
10 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: $500/fine per room for indoor smoking of all kinds
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near a lake
Near a river
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Next to a golf course
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Golf
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Canoeing nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
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)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Thank you for bringing all trash to the large bins around the corner outside the house.
Please lower the heat in winter to 60 degrees and turn off AC in summer.
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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
NO SATURDAY CHECK IN or CHECK OUT. All events need approval. Event fees: $1000/34 guests, $2000/50 guests, $3500/ 75vmax guests
Events with over 50 guests require renting tent, plates, chairs, dishes, insurance. 75 guest max. Renter min age is 25 except for family reunions.
outdoor noise and music must end by 9pm on weekdays, 10pm weekends. NO fireworks. No skylanters. Fines of $10,000 for violation
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
5 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Dogs allowed extra $125 per dog per stay
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Family reunions are a specialty! Great for kids.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
$1-3.5k facility fee based on size. Max 75 guests.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
$500/fine per room for indoor smoking of all kinds
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: $1-3.5k facility fee based on size. Max 75 guests.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Manchester Center, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near a water park. Museum of Creative Process and American Museum of Fly Fishing are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Southern Vermont Arts Center and Sugar Shack. Travelling with kids? Consider Vermont Summer Festival and Bromley Alpine Slide. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Manchester Center travel guide
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Sleep 34: 15 bedrm/12 bath Mansion! Ski Weddings Reunions Yoga Corporate - Dogs!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sleep 34: 15 bedrm/12 bath Mansion! Ski Weddings Reunions Yoga Corporate - Dogs!?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sleep 34: 15 bedrm/12 bath Mansion! Ski Weddings Reunions Yoga Corporate - Dogs!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sleep 34: 15 bedrm/12 bath Mansion! Ski Weddings Reunions Yoga Corporate - Dogs! located?
This family-friendly Manchester Center holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Green Mountain National Forest and Museum of Creative Process. Golf Club at Equinox and Hildene are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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We had a wonderful time at the Battenkill Valley Mansion. The house is well equipped with everything needed for a fun family weekend with multiple generations. Melissa was super helpful with planning and check-in. The area is beautiful and we look forward to another 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!
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.
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!
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.
Jan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
24 Jan 2019
Fantastic Stay!
For the last 3 years we have spent MLK weekend at the Wilburton Inn for a ski trip with six other families. I can't say enough good things about this place. There was plenty of space for 14 adults and 18 children to relax and enjoy. The huge dining room and living room made for great meals and hanging around time. With only a short drive to Bromley/Stratton - the Wilburton Inn is a true home run.
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
Chris B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Richard G.
2 Nov 2014
Great Time ! Great Place ! Great Family Time !
The Mansion and also the Inn were excellent for our family reunion. Accommodations were roomy and very comfortable and the kitchen well appointed. Inn only minutes away was great for our overflow. Great service by the cleaning and Inn staff. Outdoor area surrounding the Mansion great for games ,hiking and fire pit was meeting place for the whole family.Enjoyable time was had by all . Will definitely be repeating in the future.
Richard G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barry C.
28 Sept 2011
Family Gathering July 4 weekend
The Mansion was terrific for our family gathering of 29 on July 4 weekend. The place was clean and the common rooms provided great space for smaller groups to play cards, ping pong, board games, etc. Also, the outdoor space was an added plus for whiffleball, babies in small pools and just sitting in a circle and enjoying the outdoors.
The only (slight) drawback was that the kitchen is dated. All in all the place easily handled our large group and I would definitely recommend this rental house.
Barry C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
27 Feb 2014
Christmas in Vermont !
My family and I spent seven days this past Christmas at this wonderful mansion. There were 26 adults and children and we could not have picked a better place. The bedrooms were charming and enough for every couple, single and child. The house had enough rooms for the children to play and run and the adults to talk and play games or read. Several nights we all sat at the large dinning room table and had cozy, fire-lit dinners. The beautiful, private surroundings made this the perfect place. I should also mention that the owners are wonderful and do everything you need to make your stay enjoyable! I can't say enough good things about this house and recommend it highly!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
7 Jan 2010
New Year Eve Weekend
I was just there over the 4 day weekend with my kids and friends..
We had a total of 28 people in the house. It was a beautiful house and great surroundings. The adults as well as the kids had a blast...
I would definitely recommend this house to people with kids..
Albert, Sorry for the mess we made....... this house is not for the lazy ones....we really needed a maid to clean up after us EVERY DAY..
The house is also close to everything.. especially the outlet... a lot of good sales going on there.
I don't mind going back again next year.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
13 Jul 2016
Another Family Reunion
All 34 of us returned to the Battenkill Valley Mansion for our family reunion this summer, having had our first reunion there four years ago. We lived it then, but Melissa has made many improvements that make the mansion even more comfortable. Among the changes:
-Central air conditioning
-A lovely outdoor gazebo, and lots of additional outdoor tables/seating
-Addition of two ground floor bedrooms
-Kitchen and grill area are brightened up and fully equipped with cookware, glassware, and place settings.
-All 15 bedrooms are furnished attractively, including lovely linens and well-appointed bathrooms.
The location can't be beat! On a hot summer days, various members of our group went:
-tubing on the Battenkill
-exploring the Bromley Slide
-swimming at the Dorset Quarry
-lounging poolside at the main hotel
Really highly recommend the Battenkill mansion for your group too!
Rebecca M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Andrew L.
31 May 2014
40th Birthday Party Extravaganza
If you are looking for a place to host a low-key outdoorsy weekend for a large group of people look no further! Hosted a 40th birthday party at this mansion and it worked out great! Enough rooms (with private baths) that each family could stay comfortably. The area is nice and secluded and safe so kids could play outside without worry. Grilled all weekend, played all sorts of lawn games, went for a hike on the property (really pretty) then had campfires at night--with baby monitors everyone was able to come out at night. There are more outdoor recreational activities available in the area (rafting, canoeing, biking) as well. The ballroom was perfect for hosting the catered dinner we had--table for 30 adults and it was great. We did not get a band but there is room for one. All in all, the property is as billed and I would recommend it for anyone hosting a large weekend getaway.
Andrew L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Wendell R.
11 Dec 2009
Great Place for Large Family Reunion
This enormous old mansion was great for our big 4-day family Thanksgiving reunion. We had 14 adults and 9 kids (2-9 yrs) to fill up the 11 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms on the upper two floors. The large main kitchen and two smaller ones with a total of 3 ovens were all used in preparing the Thanksgiving Day feast, and, surprisingly, we all fit around the two tables in the dining room. The huge Game Room was well used for all kind of activities during the day, and well into the night by the adults. The kids would disappear for hours at a time on the upper two floors with their own made-up games. There were plenty of outside activities in good weather in the nearby athletic field, playground behind the Equinox Inn, hikes on the numerous trails, visits to the artwork at the Wilburton Inn, and shopping outlets. Albert, our host, was wonderful to us and was always ready to help with anything we needed. We all left with a feeling that it would be good to return here for another reunion.
Wendell R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jurawa H.
23 Feb 2011
Great location for an amazing weekend ski getaway
What do you do when 25 good friends all want to get away for an epic ski weekend? You rent this amazing mansion!
We were struggling to find a place that would accomodate us all, until we found Teleion Holon. Beautiful and spacious, this house served us perfectly. There is plenty of common space for relaxing and playing games and the fireplaces were great for keeping it cozy and warm. The bedrooms are all beautiful and each had its own feel to it - most even have attached sitting areas and private bathrooms! Also, The commercial size kitchen was well stocked, and great for cooking for so many people. We used the other downstairs kitchen for drinks and we didnt even need to use the third kitchen upstairs!
Best of all, the owner Albert was a pleasure to work with. He went above and beyond by giving us a short tour of the house and the artwork inside which he has curated and calls the Museum of the Creative Process. Very interesting, and gave us much more appreciation for the art in the house.
All in all, it was a great experience and I would highly recommend this house to anyone with a large group.
Jurawa H.
Archival
8/10 Good
20 Jul 2014
A bathroom to fit every personality.
Arriving at the Battenkill mansion the first thought is that the side of the building doesn't quite reflect the image I'd conjured up in my head. Walking around front and through the front door into the foyer, past the baby grand piano and two incredibly comfortable chairs, the images and experience blend together.
The space is magnificent - the online photos evoke more of a real estate transaction and in my opinion fail to capture the character that the space holds. A splendid character, to be clear. For a retreat centered on leadership development and environmentally focused participants, the dynamic space invites engagement - internally and with others - and creativity. That said, while I was personally comfortable with the space's intensity, particularly with regard to the art, there were some in our group who experienced the art as distracting. This particular person also came to some exciting revelations, which to me speaks to the power of experiencing discomfort.
Logistically, the space was very clean, spacious and welcoming. Our group had 23 people during the days and we may have experienced a TP shortage towards the end. We couldn't find extra and have passed that info on to the inviting hosts who will ensure that it's addressed for future guests.
Access to the commercial kitchen space, the freedom to explore and get comfortable was a big part of our group's enjoyment and productivity in the space. We're grateful for the level of trust and responsibility that's placed on guests and I hope the hosts would agree that it was respected.
The posts's title reflects the diversity and number of bathrooms available. We MAY have fit upwards of 20 people in one of the tubs for both a photo and a mini-presentation. It's like having a popup meeting space available throughout the house... if only we'd held one in the third stairwell where Gorski prints are collecting dust (yes, it's that filled with art).
Visitors have trails to explore as well as nearby attractions like the Lincoln home, farms, and the town of Manchester. The other buildings and amenities of the property are also available so our response to the VT summer weather was a dip in the pool at the Wilburton Inn, a short walk from Battenkill.
If it hasn't been made clear in my description, yes I would encourage friends, relatives and certainly other retreat groups to stay in this space. I absolutely hope I have the opportunity to do so again.
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!
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.
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.
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.