Nestled in Barnard, this attractive house for $685 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Perched on the edge of pristine Silver Lake, my country home sits on a large rolling lot overlooking the lake enjoyed by many visitors from all corners of the globe. The house consists of three levels with 5 bedrooms and a bathroom on each level. The upper floor has three bedrooms (queen, full, and twin beds), a bathroom with a claw foot bathtub for soaking, and a sitting room with a desk for writing or reading. All the upper level rooms overlook the lake. On the main floor, you'll find a well-equipped gourmet kitchen, main bedroom with a full bathroom, and a 40-foot sun room for dining while overlooking Silver Lake. The sun room has a work space. The living room, with a large gas fireplace and comfy sectional sofa, is perfect for snuggling up with family and dear friends; playing board games; lingering after a yummy meal; or curling up with a good book. The light-filled lower level opens up to the patio with its stunning lake view. There's a spacious open floor plan with living room/kitchen, bedroom with queen bed, and full bathroom with a dry sauna. The house is perfect for gathering with families and friends and also provides many private nooks when you desire space to be solo. IN THE SUMMER, enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the garden patio. Swim, kayak, or sit on the dock with a good book. There are two kayaks, life jackets and lots of space for lounging by the lake. Our Weber gas grill makes it easy to prepare yummy meals for the whole family, while enjoying the sunset on Silver Lake. End the day relaxing around the fire pit! If you choose to explore the immediate area, recreational facilities open to the public include: 1) Robert Trent Jones golf course/ spa / indoor pool, 2) Billings Farm and Museum, a fantastic operating museum/dairy farm annexed to the Rockefeller mansion and National Park consisting of 900 pristine acres for hiking and horseback riding. 3) Silver Lake State Park, with a beach, boat rentals and a snack bar, an easy 5-minute kayak away. PUBLIC GOLF COURSES: Woodstock Country Club/15 minutes Green Mountain National/25 minutes Killington Golf Course/30 minutes Windsor Golf Course/30 minutes Montague Golf Club/35 minutes Okemo Country Club/50 minutes IN THE WINTER, you'll enjoy easy access to cross-country skiing, skating, and snowshoeing out the backdoor. You might even get to see ice fishing houses that often take up residence on the lake. Saskadena Six Ski area, our local ski mountain, is 5 minutes away and owned by The Woodstock Inn. Additional ski options: Killington Mountain (30 minutes,) Pico (40 minutes,) and Okemo (50 minutes.) IN ALL SEASONS: Barnard and the surrounding area are great in every season, offering winter sports, summer beauty, spring sightseeing, and fall foliage. Examples of all-season activities: Woodstock is a scenic and short 15-minute drive. You'll find a wonderful variety of clothing boutiques, galleries, book stores, and restaurants. "On the Edge Farm" in Pomfret - between the house and Woodstock on route 12- is a must visit for local meat, fresh eggs, delicious pies, and much more. The Village of Quechee, just 20 minutes away, is the home of Simon Pierce glass blowing fame. It's an excellent tourist site with art galleries, antique shops, and waterfalls. Hanover New Hampshire and Dartmouth College are 35 minutes away. Also, within an hour, are the state capital, Montpelier, and Burlington, a vibrant college town with much to offer by way of shopping and site seeing. Additionally, hiking trails are available for all levels - easy, short local hikes around the lake to more challenging hikes on the Appalachian Trail. PARKING: for two cars in driveway, no street parking. HOW TO REACH US: Easy to reach us by car, bus, train, or plane. Burlington, Manchester and Boston are the nearest airports. Barnard is only a 1/2-hour drive from Dartmouth College or White River Jct. 1 hour from Burlington, Vermont Airport 1 1/2 hours from Manchester, New Hampshire Airport 2 1/2 hours from the Boston, Logan Airport and only 5 hours driving from New York City.