Title: Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100806959&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/0de3e860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/cf09c2e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/428535e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/c4fec32b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/6f42cdc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Vermont, Dark Horse Cottage offers a serene retreat with views and sounds of the Reading River at your doorstep. Enjoy endless adventures like skiing, hiking, or horseback riding in VT's vast skies. Experience farm-to-table dining and wine tastings nearby. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! Welcome to Dark Horse Cottage. Our picturesque getaway in rustic Vermont, will greet you with views and sounds of the Reading River just outside your door. Our horse themed retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, with many adventures found under VT’s expansive skies. Whether it's summer or winter, the list is endless. Skiing, golfing, hiking, horse riding or fishing to name just a few. For the sophisticated palate, try farm to table dining, wine tasting, or a brewery/distillery tour. Enjoy it all, it's YOUR vacation! Okemo Ski Resort - 25 min Killington Ski Resort - 45 min Saskadena Six Ski Resort - 22 min Kedron Valley Stable -9 min Green Mountain Horse Academy -7 min Lake Echo - 20 min Lake Rescue - 20 min Coolidge State Park - 30 min Downtown Woodstock-15 min Downtown Ludlow - 25 min Downtown Reading- 4 min ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72550000/72541800/72541791/f355a6e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cabin near Okemo Ludlow - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=72541791&PinnedHotelID=72541791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61200000/61197500/61197418/2868122a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Killington / Mendon CLEAN, 2 bedroom cabin Mendon - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=61197418&PinnedHotelID=61197418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89550000/89545100/89545040/5828b677.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury ski resort condo with on-site pool, hot tub, sauna & game room Killington - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Gym 9.0 Wonderful 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=89545040&PinnedHotelID=89545040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72100000/72091000/72090925/bd32cf21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Log Cabin Minutes from Jackson Gore and Okemo Mountain!!!!!!! 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Killington - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 29 reviews CA $280 CA $868 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=67450962&PinnedHotelID=67450962&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.488087,-72.55402&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ssmhGruyyL%3FS%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40UBS%40UBU%40SBSBUBUBQDUBSDUDSBSDSFQDSDSFSFQDSFQFSFQFQHQFQHQFQHOHQHOHOHOJOHOJOHMJOJMJMJMHMLMJMJKLKJKJKLKLKLILIJKLILILGNILGLGLGNGLGNELELGNCNELCNCNELCNCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNDLBNBNDLBNFLDNDLFLFNFLFLFLHNFJHLHLJLHLHJJLJLJJJLJJJJLJLJLJLJLJLJNHLJNHNJNHNHNHNHPFNHPFPHPFPFPHPFRFPDRFPDRFRDRDPDRDRDRBTDRBTDP%40TBTBRBRBT%40T%40RBT%40T%3FR%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FVARAT%3FTATCRATATCRCTCRCTARERCTERCRERERERERERGRERGPERGPGPIPGRGPIPGNIPGPINIPININKNINKLINKNKJKNKLKLKLKJKLMJKJMJMJKHMJMHMHMJKFOHMFMHMFOFMDMFODMFODMBOFOBMBOBMDO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMEOCOCMCOGOCMEMGOEMGOEMGMGMIOGMIMGMKKIMIMKMIMKKKKKMKKMKKMMIMKMKMKMKOIOKMIOKOIOIOIQIOIQGQIOGQIQGSGQGQGQESGQGSESESGSESCSESESCSEUCSCSCUCSAUCSAUCUASAUAU%3FUASAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UXizu4hXV8oGyN6hkxJw9ajlThw=) Reading, VT #### What's nearby - Mt Ascutney State Park \- 11 min drive \- 13.7 km - Woodstock Country Club \- 17 min drive \- 21.8 km - Woodstock Town Hall Theatre \- 17 min drive \- 22.5 km - Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park \- 18 min drive \- 23.3 km - Billings Farm and Museum \- 19 min drive \- 24.0 km #### Getting around - Windsor Station - 20 min drive - Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ransom Tavern - ‬10 min drive - ‪South Woodstock Country Store - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Maple Kitchen - ‬13 min drive - ‪Morsels - ‬10 min drive - ‪Brownsville Butch - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!? ### What time is check-out at Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!? ### Where is Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! located? ## Have a question? 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