Title: Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=69976644&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse ## Photo gallery for Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse ![Exterior - Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse (Chester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69980000/69976700/69976644/47621fbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse (Chester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69980000/69976700/69976644/6ad7a4ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse (Chester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69980000/69976700/69976644/99f61dc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse (Chester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69980000/69976700/69976644/efecbdf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse (Chester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69980000/69976700/69976644/02079358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a charming 1860’s farmhouse, where ultra-fast fiber Wifi and stunning terraced gardens await. With two historic barns on a 10-acre property, there's ample space for up to 12 guests - or more! Enjoy activities like hiking, biking on country roads or lounging by local lakes & rivers. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse Come up solo or bring friends and family to our unique and lovingly renovated estate! Our charming 1860’s farmhouse sleeps up to 12 (with room for more) and features over two acres of terraced gardens and two historic barns on a 10 acre property. From working from home with ultra-fast fiber Wifi, skiing, hiking, lounging at the local lakes & rivers, biking on country roads, to antique shopping, art galleries, delicious dining & craft beer & wine shops -- there’s something for everyone to enjoy. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching 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 - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as House Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse Chester ## About the area Located in Chester, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Crown Point Golf Course and Magic Mountain Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit DaVallia Art & Accents and Bonnie's Bundles Dolls. Vermont Country Store and The Nature Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Chester travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester.dx89014) [View more Vacation homes in Chester](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester-Private-Vacation-Homes.d89014-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.252712,-72.56128&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qt_gG%7Eb%7ByL%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40S%40U%40S%40UBSBUBUBSBSBUBSDSDSBSDSDSDSDSFSDQFSFQDSHQFQFSFOHQFQHQFOHOHQJOHOHOHOJOHMJOJMJMJMJMJKJMJKLMJKLILKJKLKLILILILILGLILINELGLGLGNENGLELCNENCLENCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDNBLDNBLDNFLDNFLFLFLDNHLHLFLHLHLHLHJJLJLJJHLJJLJJLLJJJLJLJLJLHNJLHNJNHNHNHNHPHNHNFPHPHPFNFRFPFRFPFPDRFPDRFRDRDRBRDRDRBRDTBRBRBRBTBT%40R%40TBR%40T%40R%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FTATARATATCRARATCTCRCRCTCRETCRERERCRERERGRERGPERGPGPGRGPGPGPIPINGPIPINIPINININKNILKNINKJKLKNKLKJMLKJKLMJKHMJMJKJMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMFMFMFOFMDODMDODMDOBOBMDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOCMCOAOCOEMCOCOEMEMEOEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIMKKKMKMIKKMMKKKMKKKMKMKOKKKOIOKMIOIOIOKOIQIOGQIOGQIQGQGQGQIQESGQGSEQGSESESESESCSESESCSCUCUCSCSCUCUASASAUAUASAUAU%3FUAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hPz2wd9VDW6i6M4sLXC-By5v-ts=) Chester, VT ### What's nearby - DaVallia Art & Accents 5 min drive \- 3.6 km - Bonnie's Bundles Dolls 7 min drive \- 4.7 km - Vermont Country Store 10 min drive \- 11.5 km - Springfield Hospital 12 min drive \- 12.9 km - Vermont Museum of Mining and Minerals 14 min drive \- 16.8 km ### Getting around - Bellows Falls Station 20 min drive - Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 14 min drive - Country Girl Diner 4 min drive - MKT: Grafton 21 min drive - Md's Cybah Bier Garten 17 min drive - Dunkin' 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse? ### What time is check-out at Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse? ### Where is Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Work, Ski, Relax - Big Restored 1860s Farmhouse Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### FERDINANDO P. Feb 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful winter stay Excellent location and house for our family ski weekend. Peter wAs easily reached and responsive. Would highly recommend and stay at their place again! ##### FERDINANDO P. 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