​Came Back for His Wedding

My first visit to Squabetty was in 2018, for the wedding of a dear friend. I knew that night that this is the sort of place that fosters not only raucous dance parties, but quiet creek-side conversations with old friends and energetic porch railing adventure planning with new friends. It exceeded even my high expectations. Tacos were eaten, the bar was emptied, we danced hard in the barn, we howled at the moon, connected and expanded our tribe. The cup is full and runs over with gratitude. We (any many others) hope to return.      -COB, Colchester, VT, October 2025

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Another Visit to SQB

A spectacular family vacation. As always Squabetty brought the magic with pool days, tranquil exploring and dinners in the barn. This year we had an exciting engagement in the lean-to! Thank you for sharing this special place with us. Lifelong memories were made.  -AB, Massachusetts and New York,  October 2025

 

Magical

My husband and I chose Squabetty for our early October wedding venue without any debate or hesitation. Immediately when we first visited, we could feel how special this space is. The approach via long dirt road, while daunting for some, adds to the sense of privacy and intimacy of the property. The view of Mansfield behind the house is stunning; one night we got lucky enough to watch the moon rise right over the peak. The farmhouse is lovely and just the right amount of quirky to keep things interesting, with secret passageways and generations of family lore to explore. We spent the whole week there, connecting with friends and family for several days before having the big party on the weekend. We wanted a private, intimate ceremony with a degree of adventure (and a bit of suffering) thrown in, and we took advantage of the trails out back off the property to hike up Mansfield one morning with our officiant. Our parents and siblings met us at the top and we had a very memorable ceremony with some unwitting hikers looking on.

 

When the hordes arrived for the big celebration, every person remarked on how beautiful the venue was. The barn made for a raucous dance space (with a ping pong table available for those inclined to take a break). Late at night, several people fired up the sauna (and some brave souls hopped in the creek-fed pool). Many of our friends set up tents along the bottom of the field so they could focus on the festivities and not worry about finding their way home.

 

I feel so incredibly lucky that we got to celebrate such a momentous life event at Squabetty. "Magical" is really the only word for it. We will certainly be back! (AW, September/October 2025)

 

We Keep Coming Back!

We first experienced Squabetty as guests of a wedding 7+ years ago, and we've been returning as renters ever since. Squabetty is a completely unique place that somehow blends rustic with luxury touches that make you wonder if any five-star resort in New England could do it quite as well. It's isolated but tremendously inviting and warm and has self-contained activities to offer guests of all ages and interests, whether finding a quiet nook to read, alternating between the refreshingly chilly, stream-fed swimming pool and the wood-fired sauna, playing a game of shuffleboard or horseshoes, or hiking the many trails that criss-cross Squabetty's generous property on the side of Mt. Mansfield. I look forward to a hot morning coffee spiked with maple syrup from nearby Runamok almost all year round. I don't make it at home; it has to be enjoyed on Squabetty's generous patio watching the hummingbirds or it doesn't taste quite the same. The property is obviously well-loved, and at the same time, renters are entrusted with its care with just enough instruction to make it easy to take advantage of everything the house and grounds have to offer. My only complaint is that the WiFi has improved over the years (which necessitates more willpower to truly unplug)! We hope we can continue to be fellow stewards of this amazing place and its rich history for years to come. -Erin, Rhode Island, August, 2023

 

The Perfect Family Escape Year after Year

My husband and I were introduced to the magic of Squabetty when our good friends held their wedding on the property in 2016. We thought that Squabetty would be the perfect place for our large family to relax and spend time together, so we convinced my parents, siblings, and their partners to head to Vermont for a week in the summer of 2019. By the end of our visit, everyone was as enchanted as we were, and we have all been lucky enough to return every other year since, a tradition we hope to continue for many years to come! The house has served as a well-loved retreat for the Deane/McLane family over the years and we’re grateful that we’ve been able to make it a part of our family’s story as well.

 

We all love the beautiful house, which is equipped with everything you could ever think to need in a rental property and then some (a crockpot! a rolling pin!) We appreciate the many thoughtful touches provided by the owners, from fresh flowers throughout the house to the guest book full of details to help you have a successful visit. Decorations and family mementos allow you to learn more about the history of the house and family if you’re so inclined. The property itself has many amenities to keep visitors entertained, including the pool, sauna, creek, trails, hammock, and a barn full of supplies for fun activities like cornhole, croquet, even a Ping-Pong table, and a piano! You can have a wonderful time without ever leaving the property or you can enjoy exploring the area. Cambridge and Jericho are nearby for groceries, supplies, and local color and it’s a reasonable drive to visit attractions in Stowe, Waterbury, and Burlington. Squabetty is a unique off-the-beaten-path family escape where there’s both enough room to spread out and plenty of opportunities to spend time together. -Meghan, Pennsylvania, August 2023

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Weekend Wedding

Squabetty was a perfect weekend getaway for our wedding party of close friends. It allowed us to fully enjoy Vermont's beauty of the woods, brook, and Mount Mansfield. The Deane Family has put so much love into the property. Their history made the property so special. Our guests loved exploring every room and all the nooks and crannies. Staying there was comforting and familiar. We fell right into a routine of leisure and enjoyed our days by the porch, brook, and pool and our nights by the fire. Our wedding guests loved the property and couldn't believe that Squabetty existed. We are so appreciative of Squabetty and having found it for our wedding weekend. It made it so special and memorable. - Julia & Matt, Massachusetts, September, 2023

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The Little Things

Our wedding weekend at Squabetty was absolutely incredible! I'm still pinching myself, our time there was an absolute dream. We had perfect weather and the hosts added special touches that made the weekend even more memorable- road signs were added to help our guests find their way, and when we arrived we found a special welcome note and a bottle of maple syrup! Little vases of flowers in each room welcomed us and our guests, and the barn was the perfect place for us to celebrate as the harvest moon watched over us from the top of Mount Mansfield. We received so many compliments about our choice of venue, and we cannot wait to come back again! -Zach & Rachel, September 2023

 

Vermont Historic Showcase

We were so happy to have our friends and family experience a piece of our home in Vermont, and Squabetty was the perfect showcase. As with any older property, it had its quirks (finding light switches, and hidden doors), but did well hosting everyone and creating an unforgettable experience. - Kenzie, September 2023