We enjoyed our stay at the Trout House. It was clean, comfortable and oh so peaceful. The furniture was super comfortable. The view from the deck was fabulous. Proximity to both Bennington and Manchester was great. We would definitely return.

We enjoyed a relaxing long weekend at John and Anne's cottage. The view of the mountains and Battenkill from the deck and hot tub is beautiful, and the cottage itself is cozy and tastefully decorated with a modern bathroom and kitchen. It is clear a lot of love and work was put into it! It was a great base for exploring Manchester and hiking in the Green Mountains. John and Anne were accommodating, welcoming, and available for questions/recommendations. We highly recommend staying at The Trout House and hope to be back!

We thoroughly enjoyed the New England experience of the area. The beauty of the view from the cottage and deck is wonderful and the proximity to the Battenkill River is great. The cottage is rustic, but lovely, with a wonderful, modern kitchen and bath. The area is steeped in history as well as beauty. We loved our time in the Arlington, Bennington, Manchester area and are looking forward to returning.

Great place to stay while we navigated the many challenging hiking trails within the area. Our host John was more than helpful to direct us and suggest places to hike and places to eat. The view from the deck was beautiful and sunsets awesome. All the the little treats left for us were more than welcomed. The place was great for a week getaway, clean and welcoming. A special thank you to John for checking to make sure we had no issues and everything was good! Definitely recommend this place.

Our stay in this lovely rental was everything we hoped for. The location was perfect, with the mountains in view from the back windows and deck, and cows grazing and mooing in the field. We were close to the Battenkill River, the Norman Rockwell house, several covered bridges, a country store, and The Sugar Shack, which carries all the maple syrup and goodies one could hope for. We were also within easy driving distance of both Manchester and Bennington, where we explored the American Museum of Fly Fishing, Northshire Books (the oldest Indie bookshop in the country), and the Walloomsac River. Our hosts were available for any questions and suggestions with an easy text to their phones. They were very helpful! The accommodations were beautifully furnished. There was a hot tub and grill, an outdoor table with umbrella, and chairs for relaxing both on the deck and under a covered arbor. We felt completely comfortable. The hosts even left an assortment of local goodies (fresh eggs and cider donuts, local ice cream, Vermont cheese, and locally made hard candy), along with the source so we could purchase more if interested. A notebook provided all we needed to know about the rental, area interests and activities, and their favorite shops and restaurants. Our stay was wonderful and we would highly recommend this rental to others.

At least one other reviewer noted that this place is better than the photos and I agree! It us much lighter and brighter inside than the photos made me think it would be. This rental has everything you need - and more- to enjoy your time here! Everything is high quality, as well. Nice pots and pans, beautiful countertops, plenty of plates, etc., make this kitchen nicer than mine at home! A heated floor in the bathroom, roomy shower, nice towels, good water pressure, etc. make the bathroom nicer than mine at home! ;) Everything was in working order. The hosts left us treats in the kitchen, too! Should we come back to the area again, we would stay here without hesitation! I booked this partly because everyone that reviewed it gave it 5 stars and I am happy to say the trend continues with my review!!!

We had a great stay. Tons of hiking, fishing close by. Great property- back deck view is amazing and the owner John was so friendly and helpful.

Loved spending a weekend away here. Started the day on the deck watching the cows enjoy breakfast while I did the same. Then we explored the area before coming back and enjoying the hot tub and watching the clouds roll in to usher in dusk. Would highly recommend this property. Private, quiet, and very peaceful