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Sleep 34: 15 bedroom/12 bath Mansion! Family Reunions, DIY Wedding, Yoga Retreat

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You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a firepit and a garden at Sleep 34: 15 bedroom/12 bath Mansion! Family Reunions, DIY Wedding, Yoga Retreat. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

15 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 349000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sleep 34: 15 bedroom/12 bath Mansion! Family Reunions, DIY Wedding, Yoga Retreat

  • 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. Melissa at The Wilburton Inn, our award winning family hotel nearby in Manchester VT can answer any questions.

    Ideal place for:
    DIY weddings - see The Wilburton Inn for more info.
    family reunions,
    ski vacations at nearby Stratton and Bromley mountains,
    yoga retreats,
    corporate offsite meetings,
    holiday gatherings
    Big Chill weekends with friends.

    Larger groups can add vacation homes or hotel rooms at The Wilburton Inn half a mile away.

    MANSION 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)
    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, ping pong, 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 can recommend 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.

    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.

    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
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 9,000 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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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
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.
Book your next visit through The Wilburton today when you depart and save 10% on your next VT vacation! Drive safely & please come see us again.
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
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 ice skating and sledging. Visit our Manchester Center travel guide
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Manchester, VT

What's nearby

  • A person viewing two large paintings in an art gallery.
    Museum of Creative Process
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A white covered bridge with a sign indicating a 10-foot clearance and a weight limit of 3 tons.
    Battenkill River
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A snow-covered forest with a clear sky.
    Stratton Mountain Resort
    34 min drive - 25.5 miles
  • Golf Club at Equinox
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
    19 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    6 min drive
  • Stewart's Shops
    5 min drive
  • The Grange at Hill Farm
    8 min drive
  • Ye Olde Tavern
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sleep 34: 15 bedroom/12 bath Mansion! Family Reunions, DIY Wedding, Yoga Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sleep 34: 15 bedroom/12 bath Mansion! Family Reunions, DIY Wedding, Yoga Retreat pet-friendly?

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 bedroom/12 bath Mansion! Family Reunions, DIY Wedding, Yoga Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleep 34: 15 bedroom/12 bath Mansion! Family Reunions, DIY Wedding, Yoga Retreat?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleep 34: 15 bedroom/12 bath Mansion! Family Reunions, DIY Wedding, Yoga Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleep 34: 15 bedroom/12 bath Mansion! Family Reunions, DIY Wedding, Yoga Retreat located?

This family-friendly Manchester Center holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk 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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