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The Coop!

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· Mount Holly, Rutland, Vermont

7 acres hosted by Andrea A.

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Located at the end of a dirt road, quiet with views of Killington/Pico and Salt Ash Mountain. Its a 15 min drive from Okemo/Ludlow, 10min drive from the Appalachian trail (7.9 mile walk) and there are 3 other Ski resorts within an hour of us as well as numerous lakes and hiking trails. Just 2 miles up the road is Star Lake and the quaint town of Belmont. Our 7 acres sits on the Northside of Belmont hill. Half of it is open with several gardens to meander through. There is a pergola filled with kiwis and wisteria and a hammock for lounging. A shady grape arbor filled with white grapes that we have made wine with. On property we have a tree fort, greenhouse, chickens and pigs. We do provide fresh eggs for sale. There is a medium pond in the back for swimming, a large fire pit for fires and but the Hip Shack comes with its own fire pit/grill combo. Wood bundle's are also available. There is a rudimentary outdoor toilet and shower. The shower can be filled with hot water using the faucet by the garage. All water from hoses, pump hoses and faucets is the same drinkable well water, collected from the many underground springs that also feed into the pond.The Hip Shack offers 3 season shelter with solar light. There is a hammock that can be hung inside or taken down as needed. The Hip -Shack is equipped with a Full Size bed that can be put against the wall as needed. The Hip Shack alone comfortably sleeps 2 and has squeezed in 5 people. We have 3 cots (rental for $5 each). There is room to place a tent outside so this site can host up to 10 guests. There is a medium pond in the back for swimming, a large fire pit for fires and but the Hip Shack comes with its own fire pit/grill combo. Wood bundle's are also available. There is a rudimentary outdoor toilet and shower. The shower can be filled with hot water using the faucet by the garage. All water from hoses, pump hoses and faucets is the same drinkable well water, collected from the many underground springs that also feed into the pond.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Swimming hole

Mountainous

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20 Ratings · 13 reviews

Julia R.recommends

October 23, 2024

Hip Shack

Beautiful fall escape!

Andrea’s spot is absolutely ideal! The Coop was equipped with everything we needed to sleep comfortably and enjoy beautiful stars and campfire dinners. Her animals (sweet dog, pigs, chickens) were an added bonus as were the views. We can’t wait to come back!

Joey C.recommends

October 22, 2024

Hip Shack

Andrea is awesome! great little camp, it was perfect for my needs as it was more shelter than a lean to but not so expensive as a small house

Taylor M.recommends

October 6, 2024

Hip Shack

We had the best weekend getaway at The Coop. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality by Andrea and her family. The Coop is cozy and beautifully maintained. Andrea was an incredibly thoughtful host, offering helpful recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. The animals on the property were a major plus. Great location with gorgeous views. Highly recommend!

Christopher R.recommends

September 26, 2024

Hip Shack

Great place

Beautiful property, loved the farm! Wonderful not to have to pitch a tent

Kyan A.recommends

September 25, 2024

Hip Shack

The shack was clean and simple, and was beautiful to wake up to the garden and pond on the property. Andrea was very welcoming and I couldn’t recommend this place enough!

Margaret F.recommends

August 14, 2024

Hip Shack

Backyard Camping at the Hipshack

We spent a lovely night at the Hipshack and felt cozy and comfortable even during some unexpected evening rainstorms. Our host Andrea was super welcoming and gave us a tour of the very fruitful property, sharing fresh tomatoes, walking us through the greenhouse and showing us the nearby fort and pond. The shack has a picnic table, an interior light, and a full mattress bed that can sleep 2 with space to pitch a tent. There is a composting toilet and a solar outdoor shower but no immediate running water access. In addition there is a pond where you can swim, a large fire pit, and a walking trail. I thought this was a great glamping experience with very accommodating hosts. I would note that the Hipshack is about a stone's throw from the hosts home so it was a little less private than other Hipcamp experiences. I would also note that you are camped beside the chicken coop with a rooster so I would recommend earplugs if you want to sleep in.

Location

Mount Holly, Rutland, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), Mohican, and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Andrea A.

Joined in May 2020

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