Whether you’re heading to Vermont for its vibrant fall foliage, charming ski resorts, or miles of hiking trails—you’ll need a place to stay. Choosing to go the vacation rental route? You’re in luck. We’ve scoured hundreds of Vermont Airbnb listings to find the best of the best, including a secluded glass cabin for two with mountain views, a ski chalet with room for a small army to sleep, and a pet-friendly cottage in Burlington.
If you’re planning a last-minute leaf-peeping trip, keep in mind that Vermont fall foliage typically peaks in the north in early October and in the rest of the state around the second week of October. (You might find more availability by the week of October 16, but according to this annual fall foliage prediction map, Vermont foliage will be past its peak.)
Still, even after the leaves are gone, there’s plenty to do in the Green Mountain State. You can plan a tour of Vermont’s best craft breweries or visit the Ben and Jerry’s factory any time of year. Plus, it’s never too early to book a cozy cabin for a winter ski trip or a tree house in the woods for next summer’s glamping adventures.
Beyond personal preferences like size, price, and location, you should also make sure the Airbnb you’re considering fits the following criteria before booking it to make sure it’s a quality listing:
- Operated by a Superhost
- An overall rating of 4.90 or higher
- A 4.9/5.0 cleanliness score or higher
- All positive reviews from previous guests
Thankfully, we’ve done the work for you. All 15 of these Vermont Airbnbs pass muster for the previous criteria at the time of publishing.
1. Tree House in the Heart of the Green Mountains
- Location: Bethel, Vermont
- Sleeps: 4
- Highlights: Indoor gas fireplace, outdoor fire pit
- Book now: airbnb.com
Combining two of the hottest Airbnb trends, this A-frame-cabin-slash-tree house (pictured above) was constructed with timber that owner Brett harvested and milled on-site and then balanced atop a quintet of ash and maple trees. The 30 private acres of surrounding Green Mountain real estate mean you’ll have total privacy as you hang out around the propane fire pit table or play board games inside. The Crooked Maple Tree House is off-the-grid, and its hosts describe the property as “camping,” so be sure to double check what’s included (a flush toilet, indoor and outdoor showers, potable water, a propane stove, a solar cell phone charger) and what’s not (no electricity, no refrigerator, no Wi-Fi) before committing—and then embrace the tranquil seclusion.
Tree House Cabin in Johnson, Vermont.
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2. Secluded Tree House Cabin with Mountain Views
- Location: Johnson, Vermont
- Sleeps: 6
- Highlights: Hot tub on enclosed deck, indoor gas fireplace
- Book now: airbnb.com
Live high up among the trees at this secluded multistory cabin located about a 25-minute drive north of Stowe. With three bedrooms and room for six to spread out, your group can come together in the living room around the gas fireplace or gather in the hot tub on the enclosed deck. Keep in mind that the house is on a dirt road three miles from the village of Johnson, so you’ll want an AWD or 4WD car with good snow tires if you choose to visit in the winter.
A-Frame Cabin in Jamaica, Vermont.
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3. Vermont A-Frame Cabin
- Location: Jamaica, Vermont
- Sleeps: 4
- Highlights: Hot tub, outdoor firepit, indoor fireplace
- Book now: airbnb.com
This recently renovated A-frame cabin is decorated with fun pops of mod art, including a retro Mobil Pegasus sign on the exterior and a red geometric chandelier in the living room. There’s a full bed in the upstairs loft and a set of bunk beds located on the first floor (the bunk beds lack guardrails, so this Airbnb is best suited for families with older children). While parents relax in front of the fireplace and listen to records in the living room, kids can play or watch movies in the downstairs game room.
In warmer months, the deck is set up with a grill and an outdoor dining table. Once it cools off, you can heat up the two-person hot tub after a day of skiing (Stratton, Mount Snow, Magic Mountain, and Bromley ski resorts are all within a short drive).
Big Green Barn in Manchester, Vermont.
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4. Big Green Barn in Manchester Village
- Location: Manchester, Vermont
- Sleeps: 4
- Highlights: Outdoor firepit, indoor fireplace
- Book now: airbnb.com
Located in southern Vermont at the base of Mount Equinox, Manchester is one of AFAR’s favorite small towns in the U.S. to visit in the fall. There are plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and go fly-fishing in the Battenkill River or hiking in the surrounding Green Mountains.
The owners of this 1880s barn, located about a mile from Main Street, converted it into a photography studio about 17 years ago. Now the photo studio has been moved up into the loft so the rest of the two-bedroom house can be rented out for visitors who can spread out in the large open living room downstairs. Although the loft is off-limits to renters, the owners won’t use it while you’re at the Airbnb. However, if you are interested in photography, the hosts are happy to organize a photo walk or give guests lessons on their own cameras or iPhones.
Tree House Hut in Braintree, Vermont.
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5. Vermont Tree House Hut
- Location: Braintree, Vermont
- Sleeps: 2
- Highlights: Outdoor firepit, pets allowed, indoor woodstove
- Book now: airbnb.com
Located on a 13-acre property in Braintree—just two miles from Bent Hill Brewery—this tree house has proper windows and full insulation, making it a year-round option. (In October 2021, the owners will add a tiny wooden stove to up the coziness factor indoors.) While the toilet is indoors, the shower area is located on an outdoor platform a few steps away, so winter trips will most likely be shorter if you’re looking to bathe in comfort. To take the glamping vibes even further, there is no cell service or Wi-Fi here so be prepared to disconnect. Thankfully, there are several miles of trails you can explore in the woods right on the property.
The outside walls of this tiny cabin are mirrored to help it blend in with its natural surroundings.
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6. Luxury Glass Tiny House with Hot Tub
- Location: Warren, Vermont
- Sleeps: 2
- Highlights: Hot tub, outdoor firepit
- Book now: airbnb.com
Backed by the Roxbury State Forest, this mirrored-glass tiny house was built in Estonia and pairs European sleekness with a slew of only-in-Vermont touches, including locally made tableware and toiletries. The in-ground hot tub is so perfectly perched on the edge of the mountain that it might be thought of as a mini-infinity pool, offering expansive views out over Sugarbush Mountain and Blueberry Lake. Other luxe touches include Cozy Earth bedding, a Vitruvi aromatherapy diffuser, a ceramic Kamado Grill, and a s’more-ready firepit. Note that, despite the stylish digs, the Green Mountain terrain is still rather rugged, so you’ll need a 4WD vehicle and all-season or snow tires to book from November through April.
Hygge Airbnb in Stowe, Vermont.
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7. Hygge Stowe Airbnb
- Location: Stowe, Vermont
- Sleeps: 8
- Highlights: Indoor fireplace
- Book now: airbnb.com
If you’d rather spend your time in Vermont in the middle of it all, this three-bedroom Airbnb is within walking distance of the shops and restaurants in downtown Stowe and a 15-minute drive from Stowe Mountain Resort. On the main floor, you’ll find a king-size bedroom with a bay window overlooking a river and an open kitchen and living room space decorated with stylish art and photography. Up the spiral staircase, there are two smaller queen-size bedrooms and an additional bathroom, making this an ideal spot for a family or group of friends to get away for the weekend.
These Airbnb hosts opted for Scandi-chic design over the typically rustic decor of Vermont.
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8. Scandinavian Design Cabin
- Location: Royalton, Vermont
- Sleeps: 2
- Highlights: Private hiking trail, pets allowed
- Book now: airbnb.com
Before settling down in Southern Vermont, Dutch superhosts Renée and Tim have lived all around the world—from the Dutch Antilles to India, Iceland to Hong Kong—and you can see their love of design in the clean-lined cabin, which eschews New England rustic decor in favor of Scandi-accented minimalism. Expect terrazzo flooring, a wood-burning stove, Parachute bedding, and a Sonos music system, all bathed in abundant natural lighting. When you’re not outside enjoying the Solo Stove fire pit or tramping through the woods on the on-property private hiking trail, check out the hosts’ Vermont guidebook, which includes their favorite local burger spot, riverfront beach, butcher, farmstand, and even a gas station with a great beer selection.
Schoolhouse Farm Cottage in Shaftsbury, Vermont.
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9. Vermont Schoolhouse Farm Cottage
- Location: Shaftsbury, Vermont
- Sleeps: 6
- Highlights: Hot tub, sauna, indoor fireplace, outdoor firepit
- Book now: airbnb.com
Located on a 270-acre organic farm in southern Vermont, this Airbnb once was a historic schoolhouse. After a complete renovation, this house now features vaulted ceilings, a spacious open concept living room and kitchen, and two queen-size bedrooms. One bedroom is on the ground floor, while another is in the loft above the living area. Tall guests take note: The ceiling height maxes out around six feet up in the loft. On the private deck outdoors, a hot tub and a barrel sauna have panoramic views of the Green Mountains in the distance.
Cozy Airbnb in Burlington, Vermont.
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10. Cozy Burlington Airbnb
- Location: Burlington, Vermont
- Sleeps: 4
- Highlights: Pets allowed
- Book now: airbnb.com
Previous renters rave about the location of this Burlington Airbnb, which is within walking distance of downtown, the city’s waterfront, and the Church Street Marketplace. This cozy little home has one queen-size bedroom and a foldout sofa in the living room for additional guests. The deck outdoors has a grill, plus you’ll have access to a fully fenced-in private yard—a major perk for a pet-friendly Airbnb.
Cady Hill Trail Houe in Stowe, Vermont.
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11. Cady Hill Trail House
- Location: Stowe, Vermont
- Sleeps: 3
- Highlights: EV charging station, outdoor firepit
- Book now: airbnb.com
Newly constructed in 2020, this above-garage guesthouse is located directly next to the main house on the property, but it was built with privacy in mind so that the windows do not face the other unit. This Airbnb says it can sleep three, but with one bedroom, it’s best suited for couples or small families with one child. The spacious open-concept living room and kitchen feature modern appliances and furnishings, plus trendy details like a subway tile backsplash and fiddle-leaf fig trees. The house is about a five-minute drive to downtown Stowe, but the entire Cady Hill trail network can be accessed directly on property for hikes, bike rides, and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Tanglebloom Tiny Cabin in Brookline, Vermont.
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12. Tanglebloom Tiny Cabin
- Location: Brookline, Vermont
- Sleeps: 2
- Highlights: Outdoor shower, outdoor firepit
- Book now: airbnb.com
It’s not hard to see why this was Vermont’s most wish-listed Airbnb of 2020. Located on a flower farm, this glamping cabin is built with screened-in walls and a clear plastic roof to maximize your outdoor experience. Amenities may be rustic—campfire pit, limited electricity, compost toilet—but that’s part of the charm. While you’re there, be sure to stop by Hermit Thrush in nearby Brattleboro for some seriously good sour beers.
This cozy tree house is hidden away in the forests of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
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13. Vermont Tree House Next to a Stream
- Location: Hardwick, Vermont
- Sleeps: 2
- Highlights: Outdoor firepit, pets allowed
- Book now: airbnb.com
Tucked away in the forests of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, less than 35 miles from the Canadian border, the environmentally considerate Stone City Treehouse was constructed as much as possible with natural, local, and recycled materials—the windows, for instance, were rescued from an old schoolhouse. The interior is a cozy hodgepodge of cushions, rugs, and folksy art, with a nest-like sleeping loft, and from the outdoor bathtub or hammock, you might spot moose, chipmunks, and bears or hear the call of loons and owls.
Get cozy at this ski chalet located within 15 minutes of Sugarbush and Mad River Glen, and 35 minutes to Stowe.
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14. Ski Chalet with Mountain Views
- Location: Fayston, Vermont
- Sleeps: 8
- Highlights: Hammock, baby-friendly amenities, proximity to ski resorts
- Book now: airbnb.com
Less than a 15-minute drive from both the Sugarbush and Mad River Glen ski resorts, the four-bedroom Stars Hollow Chalet shares a name with the small New England town at the heart of Gilmore Girls, and it exudes the same cozy warmth as the beloved dramedy. Deep-set green velvet and leather couches are perfect for fireside chats or board games, and the decor elsewhere skews toward the whimsically woodsy: a white faux-taxidermy moose head here, a rustic sled there, tables that look like a polished stump or a bundle of birch sticks. Outside, you can take in mountain views from the Adirondack chairs, swing, or hammock or plan a cookout in the fenced-in backyard, under the glow of string lights. Bonus points for the family-friendly amenities, which include a baby gate, high chair, changing table, walker, mini-crib, and pack ‘n’ play.
Live among the trees in this charming Vermont tree house Airbnb.
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15. Tree House at Bliss Ridge Farm
- Location: Moretown, Vermont
- Sleeps: 7
- Highlights: Spring-fed pond, private hiking trails
- Book now: airbnb.com
This whimsical tree house Airbnb rental is located on an 88-acre organic farm only a 20-minute drive south of Waterbury, Vermont (aka the home of the Ben & Jerry’s factory). Accessible via a rope bridge, the tree house offers enough room for up to seven guests to sleep between a queen bed and foldout couch on the main floor, and additional beds in two separate sleeping lofts. The amenities are more rustic than others on this list (compost toilet, outdoor shower, no Wi-Fi), but there’s also a spring-fed pond for swimming on the property so you won’t hear us complaining about anything.
This article was originally published in 2021; it was updated on September 6, 2023, with current information.
