earledresner

Hi, I am looking for a beautiful remote log cabin for my family for a white xmas 2014. Looking around Vermont and preferably within 10km of a quaint small town. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Earle

Ackislander

Do you need electricity? Indoor plumbing? Central heat instead of a wood stove? Do you want to pack in or drive to the property? Do you have a 4 wheel drive?

If your interests are on the civilized end of these questions, an ordinary real estate office or VRBO will be able o help you.

I am going o guess that you want to be north of Stowe, maybe north of St Johnsbury or Craftsbury Common for. Better chance of snow. It varies from year to year.

dfrostnh

also requires within 10km of quaint small town

Ackislander

Hey, dh, 10 km from a quaint small town does not qualify as "remote" in the North Country, as you well know!

A white Christmas, except in the far north, Northeast Kingdom in VT, Connecticut Valley or the White Mountains and beyond, may be likely but isn't guaranteed.

I think the OP needs to think about his priorities.

dfrostnh

OP might be from Europe since 10km not miles is stated. I agree, we think we're lucky if it's lightly snowing when we come out of Christmas Eve service but we're not that far north.

Earle, perhaps you should describe the special Christmas experience you would like your family to have. Also, please understand that remote and small towns tend to shut down on Christmas Day. Did you plan on cooking Christmas dinner at the cabin? Probably best to look at north country cabins. Location might be out in the country but there would be a group of cabins.

steviegene

How about Camden ME? Such a cute town and its
Pretty far north so snow would be a probability.

suze

I'm in love with southern Vermont (used to live in Brattleboro) but it's not far enough north to guarantee a white Christmas.

Ackislander

Yes, I agree that southern Vermont meets the "quaint village" test in a big way. But snow not guaranteed.

Coastal places like Camden are even less reliable because the ocean is still warm, and I don't know about a log cabin.

If there is snow and the log cabin is " remote", who plows out the driveway?

I think the OP should follow df's advice and think about the desired experience, but maybe a bit more broadly. If he could skip the cabin idea, the Balsams in Dixville Notch, NH, is going to have snow, xcountry skiing etc, skating and good food. Many similar places near Stowe in Vermont.

steviegene

a helpful map. http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/img/climate...r/white_pg.gif

steviegene

oops, accidently posted an old one.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weathe...hristm/2463817

suze

I think the logistics of being snowed in are a legitimate concern. What kind of vehicle are you going to rent? Do you know how to drive in snow? Will the roads to your log cabin be plowed? Etc.

bm

This is an idea. Close to Middlebury, VT.
http://www.robertfrostmountaincabins.com/

Cattail

I like bm's idea best. That area is quintessential Vermont.