Vermont is known for being green – and at one eccentric Airbnb in Middletown Springs, it’s also a place where you can hone your skills on the green — as one of the best Airbnbs for golf lovers. Honey Pond Farm is a 575-acre estate complete with its own golf course, as well as horseback riding, pickleball and tennis, fishing, and even 10 miles of hiking trails. For $5,500 per night, you and 14 of your closest friends can live it up on the links and in the stunning home. Matador spoke with Kerry and David Reasoner, owners of the property, to get the lowdown on what makes this place so special.
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This Vermont Airbnb Comes With Its Own Private Golf Course
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Matador: What inspired you to build/rent out a private golf course as an Airbnb?
Kerry and David Reasoner:
During Covid we were blessed with the gift of a little downtime. Which for us was so rare and when it happened the wheels started spinning and our combined brainstorming was on overdrive. We had been looking at properties in Ireland and Scotland but knew they were going to be difficult to manage overseas.
A friend had sent us the listing for Honey Pond Farm and we both agreed this could very well be the perfect investment property as well as a home where we could see ourselves spending a lot of time when life slows down. David, as a Head Golf Professional, and I a seasoned event planner, immediately saw the potential in this amazing property. It was such a unique listing and we knew it would be a draw for those that didn’t want to leave the country to celebrate reunions, executive retreats, couples trips, etc. Because of Covid people hadn’t been able to travel and were forced to stay closer to home. We knew we could provide a really special luxury experience within driving distance of NYC, Boston, and Philadelphia. We were so fortunate to have guessed correctly and have been booked solid since purchasing the property in December 2020.
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How is the golf course maintained?
The golf course is maintained daily. We have a full-time Golf Course Superintendents of America (GCSAA) superintendent that has a staff to help maintain the golf course and the surrounding property including the 10 miles of trails.
What was your inspiration for the interior design?
The house itself was both rustic & updated when we purchased it. We bought it furnished thinking we were going to keep a lot of it and ended up getting rid of 95 percent of it. It was too outdated and mismatched for what we were going for. We definitely channeled our love for farmhouse decorating and stuck to that throughout the house. We feature a lot of great pine antiques, a lot of Park Hill Collection furniture, RH beds & leather sofas, and several unique pieces we purchased on Facebook marketplace.
It is warm and comfortable and makes you feel at home. We built out a six “pod” bunk room which was a big undertaking. Six individual full-sized, sleeping pods that have curtains if the guest wants privacy, individual lantern lights, outlets with USB ports, and storage drawers for clothing and personal items. It is such s special room and a guest favorite! We just renovated four of the 6.5 bathrooms and that has definitely upgraded the house.
Who is your typical clientele?
Honey Pond Farm has been the venue for a number of family reunions, annual golf trips, couples weekends, executive retreats, and family vacations. We host many guests that want the amenities of a 5 star hotel but want their own space and privacy to spend with their families & friends. It’s amazing to see the number of guests that travel from all over the US and abroad to come to Middletown Springs, VT.
It’s been really fun to work with so many of our guests and help make their vision come to reality. The groups vary, from those that fly privately and want catered meals 3 times a day, to families that make all of their own meals and just want a place they can all fit together.
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What should people know/be excited for in advance of booking?
I guess the obvious answer would be that the house comes with your very own private golf course and eight golf carts. The golf course is a Par 71 and USGA slope / rated. The course has been mapped with “Skycaddie GPS” and units are provided on each cart. The course has three green complexes with three hole locations cut into each green. The flag is rotated between the three-hole locations while you play. We have 27 different tee boxes, 9 of which are forward tees to make up the 18-hole course. You will be amazed as to how each hole has a different look and feel. Also important to note – you will hit the “halfway house” every other hole!!! The Caddyshack is a great spot we re-did 2 years ago and added a bar and refrigeration, electric, and made it the perfect spot to have a drink inside or out. A lot of people set up lunch or cocktails there.
In addition to the golf course we have tennis and pickle ball, fishing, toms of yard games, kayaks and pedal boat. The house is amazing. It is huge and I receive so many comments about how everyone had their own space and didn’t feel crowded. They loved having many decks and patios with grills and rocking chairs. 