You will fall in love with Bear Mountain Farm’s circa 1865 + - cottage.   The house sits alongside a soothing mountain stream fed by the springs of the surrounding mountains.   A short walk up the meadow behind the cabin reveals a breathtaking panaoramic vista. Bring your camera for this, as the light on the mountains across the valley is ever changing, dramatic, and inspiring all at once.
Christopher West Rupert, Vermont ________________________________________________________________________   I will always remember my first visit to the Bear Mountain Farm cottage. It has an almost fairy tale Vermont quality to it - amazing wood work, very restful, a babbling brook right out the sliders. It is one of the loveliest places, in one of the most restful and comfortable environments imaginable. I can’t think of a better getaway. I have written there, read there, and just retreated from the world. Whenever life seems a bit overwhelming, or I want to experience a slice of the most beautiful aspects of Vermont, I try and get to the cottage. It is unique.
Jon Hebron, New York

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Visiting your cabin with my sister is how we really stay connected with each other. Phone calls are great, the family gatherings are wonderful, but the time to just be with her is a treat. We don't have an agenda and don't want one. We hike if the weather cooperates, shop in any weather (I hate to admit that, but we both have a great time). One of the best parts is breakfast on the patio in my pajamas. I eat breakfast and read out there in solitude while the brook has a calming, soothing effect to unfold the morning. Morning thoughts are different those in the evening. At the cabin - there is time for all of that - with no interruptions.
Lyn O’Donnell Danbury, Connecticut

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Our stays at The Cottage are always memorable. The peace and quiet amidst beautiful surroundings in the Vermont mountainsides are a welcome respite every year.   Whether it's curling up with a good book in the sunshine that makes the interior pine logs glow, or coming back after an invigorating day in the fields to the cozy welcome of The Cottage, it's always restorative.   The creek provides lovely background music to our stay, and we look forward year after year to our vacation in this little bit of heaven.  
Dr. Roe and Gordie Grand Rapids, Michigan  _______________________________________________________________________    The Smith's cabin is a great place to get away. It is nestled in the valley at the bottom of Bear Mountain with a stream flowing just a few steps away. As soon as we stepped inside we immediately noticed the wonderful wood workmanship of the previous owner. I took photos of the unique hinges on the doors, the framing around the windows, and inlaid wood floor. Our goal was to go skiing, but there was a snow storm, and it was very cold outside. We were just as happy to be cozy warm inside relaxing by the wood stove watching it snow and blow outside. It is a great place to listen to music while reading a good book or working on cross stitch that only gets done when I'm away from home. It is a peaceful place to relax and enjoy beautiful southern Vermont.  
Susan and Dan   Glastonbury, Connecticut  _______________________________________________________________________ Thank you for the wonderful days I spent at your cabin in October. It was such a peaceful, relaxing few days. The brook running just outside the back door; the view from the patio just beyond the brook, the rustic ambiance of the cabin were all just perfect. The area is lovely with lots of trees, sheep grazing, and a small village nearby just as you promised. What more could I ask when I needed to get away for a while?
Carol, Montague, California

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We love Southern Vermont, and count ourselves fortunate to be frequent visitors. There are few nicer ways of spending time than at the Smith's Bear Mountain getaway, which has endless charm and is the perfect decompression spot to shake off the pressures of everyday life. Our son never fails to remind us of the woolly bear hunts in the garden, and Winnie the Pooh stick competitions in the idyllic brook. We all had a fabulous time, though we still don't know if we found all secrets of the amazing woodwork and may just have to stay again to double check! The cabin is a delightful and faithful reflection of the Smiths' generous and welcoming spirit.
Steve, Yael & Niv, New York City _______________________________________________________________________ If you want to relax in peace and be able to gaze on rolling hills, listen to the constant sound of the brook and the distant sound of sheep, come to the Smith's cabin!   You will experience complete privacy on an unpaved road perfect for walking and biking.  The country store, a few minutes away, brings you into the world of Norman Rockwell.  But if you want great food, a swim in the marble quarry or to see a play, travel on scenic roads to Dorset.  Or go further to Manchester for great shopping. There are hiking trails galore, lakes, a trout and canoe river...so much to do near by.  And then come back to the cabin, open the door into the most charming and whimsical wooden interior where you will find a comfortable place to sleep and a kitchen that is fully stocked.  End your day sitting on the patio deck next to the brook and look at the stars.   Heaven!!! Debby & Michael, Ridgefield, Connecticut