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Able Brook Lodge

Granville, Addison, Vermont · 5 acres

Hosted by Gail W.

Cabin

· 6 guests max · 4 bedrooms · 5 beds · 2 toilets

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Hike-in

Hike-in to this Hipcamp.

4br - 1850ft2 - Remote Central Vermont Cabin (556 Kennedy Road Granville, VT 05747) Hikers and Mountain Bikers paradise!! 1850 sq ft. remote cabin off the grid on 5 acres that back up to the National Forest. Access is up a rough steep class 4 road for ¾ of a mile. This is a hike or mountain bike to only unless you have a 4-wheel drive low vehicle with high road clearance or an ATV. The host will transport supplies for your visit, but insurance does not allow for taxi service to and from the cabin. There is plenty of parking at the bottom of the road. The hike or bike up passes 7 waterfalls and lots of undeveloped woods. This lodge is built for comfort with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. It has gas appliances (refrigerator, cook stove, and hot water heater), a gravity fed spring, gas yodel stove and a wood stove for heat, and a generator for electricity. There is a large open living space downstairs with plenty of room to relax. A wrap around deck provides spectacular views of The East Ridge mountains in Granville, Vermont. This space is for people who want to get away from it all. One bedroom downstairs and 3 bedrooms upstairs. (private deck off second story master bedroom)The site is on 5 acres that back up to the national forest. There is a large open yard for children to play and dogs to run. There is a firepit and plenty of forewood. There are mt bike and hiking trails that go for miles above the property. The 1850 sq ft cabin has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large open living space and a large wrap around deck.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit. There is firewood on the porch and deck. You can get extra firewood from the wood shed that is on the property. Fires are permitted except during a dry period when it would be dangerous to have a fire outside. This is normally during August and I will follow the guidelines of the state. There is a wood burning stove in the cabin for cool nights

Toilet available

Flush toilet. The septic system is sensitive so please avoid flushing feminine products or wipes. They should be thrown in the trash or in the outhouse that is on the property

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. There is a limit of 2 dogs and they can be off leash on the 5 acres that I own but if your dogs tend to wander, please keep them on leash. There are deer and other animals that dogs might tend to chase. So use your own judgement.

Showers available

Hot water , cold water only

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. There is a compost bin outside for vegetable and fruit scraps. All animal scraps should go in the trash.

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, private, oven, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station. The grill is charcoal. There are double sinks for washing dishes and a large drying rack.

Picnic table present

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from tap. The water comes from a gravity fed spring that is uphill on my property. I'm not sure if is safe to drink.

No wifi

Cell phone coverage

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

Able Brook runs through the property with dunking spots but no swimming

No playground

There is a large open yard to play games. Soccer ball is in closet in mud room.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Access: Hike in

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

No wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

4WD required

4WD vehicles with high road clearance or ATVs are required. The road is very rough and steep. It is a 3/4 mile hike or mt bike to access. There is a space at the bottom of the road for parking

During your trip

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Location

Granville, Addison, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking