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Vacation in summer, fall or winter - South Burlington, Vermont (USA)
Condominium • South Burlington VT United States
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed June 2021
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General overview
In keeping with my Indian culture, my home is a shoe-free environment. Please remove your outdoor shoes upon entering. There are indoor flip-flops and socks to change into if you don’t have indoor shoes. Please leave used ones out of the boxes so I can disinfect and wash them for my future guest. Thank you.
The condo has 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. However, only 2 bedrooms & 1.5 bathrooms are accessible to guests. Depending on circumstances where I may be away for an extended period, I could make the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom available based on exchange discussions. My home is located in a very nice & quiet neighborhood next to a recreation park for the town. The park has swings, a play area, baseball/soccer fields and a hockey ice-rink. My home is close to everything including a mall, grocery stores, and gas stations. Lake Champlain is just 10-15 minutes away. It is next door to Burlington which is a University town that always has a lot of fun activities. The State of Vermont is beautiful and is surrounded by mountains and lakes with both summer and winter activities. Skiing is about a half hour away and there are plenty of hiking trails close by. We are on a bike path too. Fall is gorgeous and we are known for our fall colors and that season is also a high tourist season. Plus, we have Ben & Jerry's ice-cream close by! There are lots of summer activities near the lake. Montreal is just 2 hours away and Boston is 3.5 hours away by car. New York City is a 45-minute flight.
The space
My condo has 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths but only two bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms will be available for use. I may be able to have the other bathroom available so ask if it is essential for your stay and I will consider your request. The bedrooms are upstairs with the living room, dining room and kitchen downstairs. I do have a one-year old grandson that visits often so I have a small pack & go crib. Also, there are some toys for babies. There is a small backyard facing a pond which is really pretty to sit out and relax. There is a BBQ that will be available for use. I also have a solo stove for heat on cool evenings.
Guest access
The house has key code entry. There are two floors (ground level & first floor) and access to the upstairs is by steps. There is plenty of street parking in the summer. In winter, parking is only in the garage and on the driveway. I have space for one car on the driveway. If I have taken my car when I am away, the garage may also be used for parking.
Notes
Since I do live in a condo, there are some basic rules that need to be followed like parking in winter, guest use of pool & tennis courts, etc. Details will be provided in the handbook. It is best to rent a car as there are cute towns close by to get a feel for Vermont. Public transport is sparse but Uber & Lyft is available.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Toys
BBQ
Pool
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Tennis court
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
City
Mountains
Beach
Water
Skiing
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Golf
Cross-country skiing
Ukraine support available
Accessibility
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
You will find plenty to do in the neighborhood. People are very friendly and helpful. The area is pretty quiet as we are on a dead-end street so there is no through traffic. The neighborhood has both condos and single-family homes and is a very small neighborhood. We have a neighborhood outdoor pool and tennis courts for our community. We are on the bike path and you can take walks on this path also. In July and August, our town has concerts and food trucks in the park adjacent to our community. The park has swings and other playground activity for smaller kids.
Getting to my home
To get to my home by flight, you need to arrive at the Burlington, Vermont airport (BTV). You can also drive to South Burlington, Vermont, depending on where you are coming from. There is train from NY Penn that is a pretty ride if you have time. It takes about 7.5 hours. There is also another train called the Vermonter from Washington DC and New York Penn Station but long. The train leaves from Essex Junction (about half hour from my home) at about 9:45 a.m. and is 9 hours to New York Penn Station and 13 hours to DC! I have taken it and it is a pretty ride if you don't mind the long trip.
Nearest airport
Burlington Airport (BTV) is just 5-10 minutes from my house. If you fly into Boston, MA,(BOS) it is a 3.5 hours ride and Manchester, NH, (MHT) is 2.5 hours. You can also fly into Montreal and from Dorval, it is about 2 hours from Montreal to my house.
Getting around
Since South Burlington is a tiny city, public transportation is pretty sparse. It is best to have a car/rent a car to get to places. However, since we are close to stores and downtown (city center) Burlington, you can use Uber & Lyft to get there and then it is small enough to walk around to a small grocery store nearby.
Map of Approximate Location
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I can meet for a drink and tell you about the area. If you are from an international destination and can't drive here, depending on my availability, I can take you to see places. I have a lot of guests and am used to taking them to places of interest.
Feedback
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Ramani is a thoughtful and generous host. She opened her lovely home to us and our son Julian, a sophomore at the University of Vermont. He was able to get off campus for the night and stay with us. We enjoyed breakfast together with all the benefits of a home cooked meal and the well provisioned fridge that Ramani shared with us. She left eggs, croissants juices, coffee, jam. Really a treat for him, and joy for us to be together. We can’t wait to meet in person and thank her again. Oh and she left chocolates and gifts , the chocolate to help Julian get through his finals. Such a comfortable home and generous spirit. Burlington, Vermont is on the beautiful lake Champlain surrounded by the highest mountain peaks in the state. Full of yummy little restaurants, wonderful breweries, and much to enjoy…Shelburne farms, Shelburne museum, favorites…we recommend a trip here. -
Gay Lynette, Larry and Julian, It was a pleasure to host you at my home. Thank you so much for leaving my home clean and neat. Thank you so much for the beautiful original silk painting by Gay Lynette which I will treasure very much. I hope to meet you in person and be more in touch with Julian through his college years here. Take care and have a safe and wonderful holiday season. Ramani
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My friend Roxanne and I had a wonderful stay at Ramani's! She is an excellent host, even offering to pick us up at the airport, leaving us local welcome gifts and food to get us started! She stopped by our first day to ensure all was well and it was delightful getting to know her. Her home is comfortable and spacious, located in a safe and quiet neighborhood; a perfect place to relax. It is very close to the Burlington airport, grocery stores and restaurants. We were fortunate to visit early October and see the beautiful colors of the fall leaves. Her home is close to many places to explore and take day trips and Quebec is also only a few hours drive. This is an absolutely gorgeous area of the country, with quaint picturesque small towns. We were constantly taking photos! Thank you Ramani! -
Awesome host! Beautiful home and surroundings. We had a such a nice time this week! Thanks again. -
I met Ramani when I was staying in Burlington on another PLU exchange last year. My daughter and I love Burlington, and we wanted to come back to spend some time with the host family from last year and see their cat again. Ramani generously offered to host us this time. She is not only super nice (she lets me leave my car for extra few days and offered to bring me to/from the airport!!) but also an amazing cook. She fed me her homemade yummy soup when I arrived her place hungry. And her kitchen is a chef's heaven- I wish I know how to use half of her spice collection. I loved watching pond from the window every morning with a cup of coffee. I'm already missing her comfortable house. -
Tomoko, Loved having you and your daughter. Come visit anytime..
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Ramini was an amazing host. Her communication was excellent and she even gave us great suggestions on things to do. Her place was spotless and decorated so beautifully for the holidays. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great vacation. The location was great for skiing and exploring Vermont. I highly recommend for anyone that wants to visit Vermont.
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