Guest House

Our guest house is located at 3666 Craftsbury Road in Greensboro, 4 miles north of the village of Greensboro and 2 miles north of the Highland Lodge. It is a 3-bedroom mid-century modern “ski house” on the Craftsbury Connector Trail between the Highland Lodge and the Craftsbury village. As a designated Tree Farm, we are committed to sustainably managing our forest and meadows for wood, water, wildlife and recreation. The property is located at the headwaters of the Black River Watershed which offers the benefit of a pristine pond and fresh spring water. We are also on a critical east-west migration path for wildlife. Guests enjoy expansive views of Mount Mansfield and Camel’s Hump, ski trails, and our crystal clear trout pond and swimming dock.

We named the property “Bayley-Hazen Farm” to celebrate the rich history at the property. The Bayley-Hazen Military Road reached Greensboro around 1779, as part of its construction between 1776 and 1779, ordered by George Washington for a planned invasion of Canada, though the project was abandoned in April 1779 by General Moses Hazen due to fears of the British using the road to attack south! The original road passed through our property and directly in front of the guest house, continued north through where the barn is now located and into the woods before circling back to cross Craftsbury Road again a few times on the way to Craftsbury. There is also a historic cellar hole on the property that was built right next to the historic road.

Features

The guest house, includes an equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, two shower rooms, a sauna, and two half-baths along with living areas, outdoor patio/deck, lawn and fire pit and surrounding grounds. The modern design has clean lines and abundant natural light and stunning west facing views.

  • High-Speed Wi-Fi
  • Wood stove (pre-approval required)
  • Sauna
  • Wood Fired Hot Tub
  • Hot Tub (wood fired)
  • Smart TV
  • Outdoor Deck/Patio.
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Fly Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Apple Trees

Area Resources, Dining and Entertainment

We are located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and the beautiful town of Greensboro.

  • Nordic Skiing: You get ski-in, ski-out access to the Greensboro-Craftsbury nordic ski trail connector (maintained by the Craftsbury Outdoor Center) right from the property.
  • Alpine Skiing: We are roughly equidistant from three of Vermont’s major ski mountains: Stowe, Burke, and Jay Peak.
  • Gravel Bicycling: We have terrific access to bicycling, including both quiet paved highways and miles of gravel roads.
  • Golf and Tennis. The Mountain View Country Club is nearby offering guest and visitor privileges.
  • Caspian Lake: Caspian Lake has a public beach for swimming and boating.
  • Sailing: We have a sunfish to rent and access to a private beach the lake can be arranged.
  • Craftsbury Village & “The Genny”: Just 3 miles away—The Genny (Craftsbury General Store) is the heart of the village and a great place for coffee or lunch.
  • The Willey’s Store: About 4 miles away. Willey’s is an historic country store for groceries and local goods.
  • The Highland Lodge is two miles south and has great food and amenities.
  • Hill Farmstead Brewery is about 4 miles away—widely known for fantastic beer.
  • The Blackbird Bistro is about 3 miles down the road in Craftsbury.
  • Parker Pie is about 25-30 minutes away in Glover and serves fantastic pizza and beer.
  • Cork and Fork and Positive Pie are both located about six miles south in Hardwick.
  • Highland Center for the Arts: We have a world class community arts center right in Greensboro.

Seasonal Highlights

  • Summer: Enjoy swims off the dock in our clear, private pond, access to Caspian Lake and great for road and gravel biking, with many scenic routes right from your doorstep, golf, tennis, sailing, and much more.
  • Fall: Witness beautiful fall foliage, scenic drives, apple picking , and exploring the quiet fall gravel roads. Trap shooting can be arranged and bird hunters enjoy grouse hunting.
  • Winter: Enjoy ski-in, ski-out access to the Greensboro-Craftsbury nordic ski trail connector directly from the guest house. We’re 4 miles from the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. For downhill adventures, our location is ideal: we are equidistant (about 25 miles) from three of Vermont’s major ski mountains: Stowe, Burke, and Jay Peak.
  • Spring: As the snow melts, enjoy excellent trout fishing opportunities in our stocked pond and nearby streams and rivers.Additional Logistics

Operational Notes

  • Cleaning and Laundry: Please strip beds and leave towels on a rack.
  • Garbage: Rubbish and recycling cans are in the shed outback.
  • Recycling: The Greensboro recycling program is located at the town hall on Saturday mornings from 9AM-11AM (and Wednesday afternoons in peak summer). We typically manage this for you unless your stay is extended.
  • Compost: Compost is behind the shed.
  • Electric Outages. We do get outages. There are lamps in the closet. Contact Hardwick Electric (Call directly: 888.472.5201), Sometimes an outage might only impact our house, so it is worthwhile reporting the outage.
  • Thermostat / Primary Heat: In winter, the house is heated with an oil-burning furnace. The main thermostat is located in the hallway outside the bathroom. 
  • Electric Heat Caution: Additional baseboard electric heat is available if needed. Please use electric heat sparingly and keep it turned off when not in use. The front room/living room can be a bit cooler than the back of the house.
  • Wood Stove Use (Important): A Vermont Castings wood stove is available. Do not use it without a prior briefing. if approved for use, the provides additional warmth and can even overpower the room with heat at times . It is vital that you fully understand how to use the stove properly for safety and to prevent damage.
  • Water System: We operate a well system in the warmer months and a spring in the winter months. Water pressure can fluctuate and when on the spring, as the pressure decreases, you may hear the pump kick on to rebuild the pressure. Please do not manipulate any water system.

Security & Access

  • Entry/Key: The location of a hidden key or access code will be shared with you separately.
  • Security Cameras: All cameras can be visibly disabled (unplugged) during your visit.