GMC’ S RENTALCABINS: RUSTIC COMFORT
Scattered throughout Northern Vermont, GMC’ s four charming, rustic, rental cabins provide hikers, families, and small groups unique accommodations immersed in nature. Each cabin offers a genuinely unplugged experience. With no running water or electricity, they rely instead on wood stoves, outhouses, and basic amenities, fostering memorable adventures and deeper connections with surrounding environments.
Bolton Lodge Bolton Valley
Nestled within Bolton Valley’ s extensive ski and hiking trail network, Bolton Lodge offers guests rustic charm and immediate access to adventure. Built in 1928 and lovingly restored in 2017, Bolton Lodge provides accommodations for up to eight guests in an unfurnished, bunk-style arrangement. The cabin’ s location makes it ideal for exploration, whether hiking to panoramic viewpoints, enjoying vibrant mountain biking trails, or skiing through Bolton’ s groomed and backcountry trails during winter months. Stunning vistas of the Green Mountains, Lake Champlain, and even distant Adirondack peaks further enhance the cabin’ s allure.
Bryant Camp Bolton Valley
A mile from Bolton’ s Nordic and Sports Center via the scenic Bryant Trail, Bryant Camp presents another wonderful retreat. Constructed around 1930 and fully restored in 2016, this cabin offers an unfurnished sleeping loft accommodating up to eight visitors, making it perfect for families or groups of friends. In winter, the cabin’ s position within Bolton Valley’ s trail network provides outstanding cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities. Summer and fall bring lush greenery
and trails ripe for hiking and mountain biking, making Bryant Camp a yearround hub for outdoor adventurers.
Wheeler Pond Camp Cabins
Northeast Kingdom
Set amidst the picturesque landscapes of Vermont’ s Northeast Kingdom near Lake Willoughby, these cabins combine accessible convenience with remote wilderness charm. The Wheeler Pond cabins offer both easy access and a profound sense of seclusion— perfect for beginners, families, or anyone seeking a gentle wilderness experience. The Hadsel-Mares Cabin, dating from the 1970s and donated to GMC in 2004, sleeps up to eight guests in a spacious and charmingly rustic setting. Visitors enjoy a wood stove, a cozy main living area, and a screened porch offering serene views of Wheeler Pond. The newly built Jean Haigh Cabin, opened in Fall 2023, is thoughtfully designed to be more accessible, ensuring visitors of various abilities can comfortably enjoy Vermont’ s great outdoors. Featuring a welcoming screened porch with stunning pond views, the cabin also offers a modernized yet rustic atmosphere. Nearby trails lead guests directly from the cabin doorstep into some of the Northeast Kingdom’ s most breathtaking hikes, including trails around Mount Pisgah and Lake Willoughby, famous for its dramatic cliffs and pristine waters.
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