Alton Pond is a privately owned, seven acre spring-fed pond with a beautiful earthen dam. We are at the top of the watershed and head water for the Fay Brook. The pond is twenty-five feet at its deepest point, and is home to migrating ducks, geese and stocked trout.

Summer (late May-early September) Explore the pond on any of our human-powered canoes. Dangle your feet in the water on the floating dock or hop in for a swim or watch the stars. For a quiet and shady picnic, you can walk or paddle down to Boles Beach, named for our wonderful neighbors. When you adventure out, be sure to visit the local farmers markets or our neighbors for essentials likes fresh vegetables, eggs or flowers.

Fall (mid-September to late-November) A wonderful and popular season to visit for the changing trees that reflect off the pond, migrating water fowl and the active trout making ripples. Locals festivals and apples picking are favorites, as well as hikes up to Kibling Hill.

Winter (December-February) We sleds and snow shoes you can use. If you enjoy cross-country skiing, we are 1/2 mile from a VAST trail crossing. Our local family ski resort, Quechee's (unaptly named) Suicide Six is just 25 minutes away, and Killington Ski Resort is 45 minutes away. The roads and driveway are plowed and well kept in the winter. Please only use a 4-wheel drive vehicle with appropriate tires for snow tires.

On the grounds just outside our cabin is a fire pit with benches and chairs and on a clear night the milky way and Big Dipper. We enjoy summertime fires and you are always welcome to join us for s'mores and a good possibility of music.

The Cabin

An airy great room features a new kitchen with floor to ceiling windows and sweeping views of the pond. Enjoy summertime meals on the large covered deck with grill and dining area. Rest, read and relax in one of three cozy bedrooms There is a full bathroom and a washer-dryer in master bedroom. The kitchen has everything needed to enjoy a long stay. If you have any special requests or needs, please be sure to let us know.

On the grounds just outside our cabin is a fire pit with benches and chairs and on a clear night the milky way and Big Dipper. We enjoy summertime fires and you are always welcome to join us for s'mores and a good possibility of music.

In winter, the cabin stays toasty with a wood-fire stove. If you are unsure or have never used a wood-stove, it is best to visit during warmer months.