Where to find a cabin in Vermont if not on Airbnb?

Submitted by knejste33 t3_10vio23 in vermont

Hi Vermonters!

I’m looking to rent a cabin in your beautiful state this summer. I’m not the biggest fan of the airbnb model though - so I’ve been trying to find some kind of local agency, but everything I find through my Google searches seems to be somewhat similar to airbnb.

I figure there must be a “local” market for renting out cabins e.g. at ski resorts during off season? Or is the only possible way to go through airbnb, bookning.com, vrbo etc.?

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rumpusbutnotwild t1_j7hosql wrote

Our state campgrounds have cabins.

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thisoneisnotasbad t1_j7i2b4b wrote

While true, those are usually booked as soon as they become available. You need to be waiting when anr open them for reservations to get a cabin.

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Twombls t1_j7itc2t wrote

The only people that get those are like hardcore fans of the cabins. You need to get them at like 1 minute after 12 on the day they are released

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Historical-Run-1511 t1_j7ix66l wrote

A lot of lake property is 3 season only so they're not meant to be occupied year round. Maybe look for listings calling the property 'camps'.

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hamburgerbear t1_j7kutdy wrote

A lot of local people own the places that are on air bnb. You can contact hosts and ask them their story. If you are simply interested in supporting locals then this is an a option, even if it means air bnb getting a cut. Going through a local agency is just as likely to get you a place owned by an out of state landlord as it is a local.

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RZRPRINCESS t1_j7l6401 wrote

This is a great idea! Whenever I book an Airbnb somewhere I try to find out if the owner is a local or at least lives in the state, I want to support the area I am visiting as much as I can. I booked a place on lake Seymour and the host was a native Vermonter, I said YES! immediately.

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Comfortable-Buy-7388 t1_j7l7wbv wrote

Vermontbackcountrycottages.com great cottages with outstanding views and centrally located.

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Naive_Midnight_5732 t1_j7hwsv6 wrote

What part of the state are you looking to visit?

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knejste33 OP t1_j7jv4aa wrote

I was thinking the central or southern part.

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Naive_Midnight_5732 t1_j7k768v wrote

I’d contact a local realtor’s office, they may be able to direct you. Especially in resort towns they’ll also do rental listings.

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Ok_Emu703 t1_j7iuigs wrote

vermontproperty.com is a good one-usually listings on there are only on there, not also on Vrbo or ABB

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whaletacochamp t1_j7kq7v4 wrote

A lot is word of mouth honestly. We used to rent a camp on a lake in the NEK and my mom found it on the bulletin board at her work.

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CleverEast t1_j7mb0x6 wrote

Robert Frost Mountain Cabins in Ripton. Not sure about long-term options but worth a look.

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cat103120 t1_j7n0oty wrote

My family and I enjoy Sterling Ridge Resort in Jeffersonville in the summer 😊

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Godzilla78 t1_j7r4qk5 wrote

Have you checked out hipcamp.com, kind of like an airbnb, but for rustic cabins and might be able to book for longer period of time. Worth a shot.

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lantonas t1_j7jgscr wrote

Bernie has a quaint little summer camp. It even has a guest house!

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knejste33 OP t1_j7jvmx6 wrote

I know - but I brought an elephant last time and he didn’t react to that very well. Something about “when you work in a circus you don’t want to live in one” which I guess is fairly reasonable. Thanks for the tip though.

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