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=&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! 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(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 - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 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=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&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=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&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=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=89545040&PinnedHotelID=89545040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89795600/89795574/e083295c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ski condo close to multiple resorts Mendon - Kitchen - Dryer - Fireplace 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=89795574&PinnedHotelID=89795574&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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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? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! 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 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana V. Sep 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What an adorable little place! The host was wonderful and we loved all the care put into every little detail from the decor to the outdoor area, this place had it all! ##### Dana V. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harminder Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication very good cozy location. enjoyed the privacy during our stay. ##### Harminder Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara P. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GMHA Horse show getaway Perfect for a small group to stay for GMHA horse trials! Conveniently located and has everything you need! 7 mins from show grounds is unbeatable! Clean, great communication, and easy check in/out…Thanks for hosting!!! ##### Tara P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley E. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We really enjoyed our stay! We loved our stay at the Dark Horse Cottage. It was close to everything we wanted to do. We loved being near the little creek. They thought of everything for amenities. It was perfect for what we needed. ##### Hayley E. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sami G. Feb 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable cottage We had a great stay! The cottage is extremely clean and very well put together. Every amenity you could think of is there! They definitely thought of all of the little touches! ##### Sami G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura E. Oct 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect couples cottage Really enjoyed our 3 nite stay while leaf-peeping. Cottage is quiet, cozy, clean and furnished with every amenity needed. Beds are both very comfortable. Owners easily accesible via text. Our stay here truly was one of the highlights of our 3 week trip. ##### Laura E. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa M. Jun 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for GMHA We stayed at the Dark Horse Cottage for the June Horse Trials at GMHA! The spot was minuets away easy in and out, cozy good internet we used the grill and enjoyed the sitting area outside. Perfect for Mom, Dad and 1-2 kids. Will definitely stay again! ##### Vanessa M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary O. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kaija family visit We were visiting family to celebrate our daughter’s engagement and this house was a mile away from home base it was perfect in so many ways, comfortable and clean. We’ll be back thanks so much ##### Mary O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven Sep 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication My daughter & I had a truly wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage conveniently located to downtown Woodstock that provides a quiet place to relax among the trees next to a babbling brook. The horse theme throughout the cabin is charming but the impeccable attention to detail is unmatched. Anything and everything you could want or need for a comfortable stay is provided. There is even a heated toilet seat and a mini bar! And the host's binder of local recommendations offers something for everyone from skiiers to foodies to equestrians to weekend warriors to those who just want the perfect Vermont country getaway. Hospitality at the highest level...wholeheartedly recommend! ##### Steven Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Northern Lights Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Stowe-Hotels-Northern-Lights-Lodge.h797107.Hotel-Information) > > [Killington Grand Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Killington-Hotels-Killington-Grand-Hotel.h693673.Hotel-Information) > > [Field Guide Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Stowe-Hotels-Field-Guide-Lodge.h12479818.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Colchester](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Colchester.h24897.Hotel-Information) > > [Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference Center](https://www.expedia.ca/East-Burke-Hotels-Burke-Mountain-Hotel-Conference-Center.h15822448.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn & Suites South Burlington near University](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Suites.h890627.Hotel-Information) > > [The Essex Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-The-Essex.h18494.Hotel-Information) > > [Killington Mountain Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Killington-Hotels-Killington-Mountain-Lodge.h103640.Hotel-Information) > > [WilloBurke Boutique Inn & Nordic Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/East-Burke-Hotels-WilloBurke-Boutique-Inn-Nordic-Spa.h12604442.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Mansion Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Windsor-Hotels-Windsor-Mansion-Inn.h6025234.Hotel-Information) > > [Topnotch Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Stowe-Hotels-Topnotch-Resort.h10591.Hotel-Information) > > [Innsbruck Inn at Stowe](https://www.expedia.ca/Stowe-Hotels-Innsbruck-Inn-At-Stowe.h797544.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn & Conference Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Windjammer-Inn-Conference-Center.h7416621.Hotel-Information) > > [Homewood Suites by Hilton Burlington](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-Homewood-Suites-By-Hilton-Burlington.h9474933.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-Hilton-Burlington-Lake-Champlain.h19785.Hotel-Information) > > [Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Stowe-Hotels-Stoweflake-Mountain-Resort-Spa.h59157.Hotel-Information) > > [Woodstock Inn & Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Woodstock-Hotels-Woodstock-Inn-Resort.h25690.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stowe Village Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Stowe-Hotels-The-Stowe-Inn.h1092142.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Club Vacations Mount Ascutney Resort by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Brownsville-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Club-Vacations-Mount-Ascutney-Resort.h425171.Hotel-Information) > > [Tälta Lodge, A Bluebird by Lark](https://www.expedia.ca/Stowe-Hotels-Talta-Lodge.h69640561.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Inn Shelburne - Burlington](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Shelburne-Burlington.h282.Hotel-Information) > > [Bluebird Cady Hill Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Stowe-Hotels-Golden-Eagle-Resort.h576658.Hotel-Information) > > [von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Stowe-Hotels-Trapp-Family-Lodge.h84462.Hotel-Information) > > [The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Bennington-Hotels-The-Equinox-Golf-Resort-Spa.h2759006.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lodge at Spruce Peak, a Destination by Hyatt Residence](https://www.expedia.ca/Stowe-Hotels-The-Lodge-At-Spruce-Peak.h1844843.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Burlington.h20199164.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express South Burlington Downtown by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Burlington-Hotels-The-Inn-At-Burlington.h24600.Hotel-Information) > > [Green Mountain Suites Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-Green-Mountain-Suites-Hotel.h117235.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express South Burlington by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-South-Burlington.h4567.Hotel-Information)