Bedroom 1 · King
The loft
Open loft at the top of the A, with its own door out to the roof deck. Sunset is included in the rate.
Lyndon, Vermont · The Northeast Kingdom
The Darling A‑frame
A little cabin with a long memory.
2 bedrooms · 1.5 baths · sleeps 4 · on the Kingdom Trails
2Bedrooms
1.5Baths
4Guests
3Levels
4.9977 reviews
Hello from Alexis
Superhost · 7 years hostingThe Darling A-frame was custom built from an 1800s barn and cedar harvested right here on our property. Big windows, a wood stove, a glimpse of Burke Mountain through the trees, and the Kingdom Trails at the end of the driveway.
Some mornings there's a moose in the field. Some mornings it's just the field. Both are good mornings.
The bones
Old barn, new frame.
Almost every piece of this place has a history. The timber is from an 1800s barn. The cedar grew on our land. Most of what's inside was found around the Kingdom, one piece at a time.
Ask about anything. We'll probably tell you more than you wanted to know.
Inside
Three levels, one spiral staircase.
The main floor is open: a kitchen with a ZLINE stove, a living room with a wood stove and a vintage stereo, and a queen bedroom with big picture windows. Up the spiral stairs, a king bed in the open loft and a door to the roof deck. Down them, the game room.
Fair warning: the spiral stair is the only way up and down. Worth thinking about before you book.
Tour the houseDownstairs
Where the evenings go.
A 1980s jukebox loaded with original 45s. A 1960s foosball table, Real Madrid vs. Barcelona, so pick a side. Pac-Man and Galaga. A Smart TV. A record player and a stack of the classics.
There's a CD player too. Yes, really.
Outside
Every season has a door.
Direct access to the Kingdom Trails and the VAST network via Culvert Cut and Hog Back. A fire pit and an old outdoor wood stove, firewood included. A three-season outdoor shower. A roof deck off the loft that faces the sunset.
And a lockable shed, so the bikes and skis sleep inside too.
Where we areFrom the guestbook
“The attention to details, the intention, and the abundance of practical things in the home for when you have that ‘I wish I brought this to the trip’ moment - they probably have what you are missing.”Lisandro · October 2026
Weekends and holidays book as three nights, Friday and Saturday included.
Check availabilityThe House
Two bedrooms, three floors, one wood stove.
Sleeps four. Every room has a reason to linger.
Bedroom 2 · Queen
The picture-window room
First floor, big windows, Cozy Earth Egyptian cotton linens. Please leave the blinds open at checkout. The light is half the room.
Main floor
The kitchen
ZLINE gas stove and oven, blender, toaster, kettle, oil and spices. Everything you need, minus the groceries.
Main floor + lower level
The baths
A spa-like full bath with a big shower on the main level. A half bath downstairs.
Lower level
The game room
Jukebox, foosball, arcade, Smart TV. Quiet hours start outside at 10, not down here.
Main floor
The table
Seats the four of you, plus a board game or two from the shelf.
The good stuff
Small details we got a little obsessive about.
Wood stove + heated floors
Heated concrete floors, a mini split, and a wood-burning stove. Wood and kindling provided.
Vermont coffee, four ways
Local coffee and tea. Pour-over, moka pot, French press, or plain drip.
Records, jukebox, 45s
A 1980s jukebox with original 45s and a record player with the classics.
Apotheke in the shower
Complimentary luxury bath products from Apotheke in Brooklyn, NY.
Fire pit + outdoor stove
A fire pit and a vintage outdoor wood stove. Firewood provided.
Outdoor shower
Three seasons of rinsing off trail dust under the trees. Closed when it freezes.
Lockable gear shed
Room for bikes, skis, and whatever else you hauled up here.
Hammock + grill
Private backyard with a hammock, outdoor dining, and a gas grill.
Everything else
The full list.
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Apotheke shampoo, conditioner, body soap
- Shower gel
- Cleaning products
- Outdoor shower
- Hot water
Bedroom
- Egyptian cotton Cozy Earth linens
- Towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper
- Iron
Entertainment
- HDTV
- Record player
- Bose Bluetooth sound system
- Arcade games
- Books and reading material
- Board games
Heating + cooling
- Ductless split AC
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Radiant heating
- Ceiling fan
- Portable fans
Kitchen + dining
- ZLINE gas stove and oven
- Refrigerator and freezer
- Microwave
- Drip, French press, pour-over
- Hot water kettle
- Toaster, blender, baking sheet
- Pots, pans, oil, salt, pepper
- Dishes, silverware, wine glasses
- Barbecue utensils
- Dining table
Outdoor
- Private patio or balcony
- Private backyard, not fully fenced
- Fire pit
- Hammock
- Outdoor furniture and dining area
- Private gas grill
Internet + parking
- Fast wifi, 134 Mbps
- Free parking on premises
- Private entrance
Safety
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior security cameras at the front of the house
Laundry
- Washer and dryer for stays of a week or longer
Good to know
The honest bits.
The spiral staircase is open from the main floor and is the only way to the loft and the lower level.
The driveway is plowed all winter, but bring a 4WD or AWD vehicle.
The outdoor shower is closed in winter and whenever it's below freezing.
Two neighboring homes are visible from the property. Private, not remote.
Occasionally there's a fire ban in April or May. If so, the fire pit is off, and we'll tell you ahead of time.
Commercial photography is permitted with prior approval.
Like what you see?
Check availabilityLocation
On the Kingdom Trails.
Lyndon, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom. East Burke is just around the corner.
Out the door
You're on 100 miles of trail before you've finished your coffee. The property has direct access to the Kingdom Trails and the VAST network through Culvert Cut and Hog Back. Mountain bike it, fat bike it, snowshoe it, ski it.
The exact address comes with your booking. Wildlife sightings in our field so far: deer, moose, bear, and fox.
- Kingdom TrailsMountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fat biking.From the property
- VASTVermont's snowmobile trail network, same access point.From the property
- Burke MountainSkiing, and the view you'll catch from the windows.Minutes away
- Dashney Nordic CenterGroomed cross-country.Minutes away
- East Burke VillageThe little village at the heart of it all.Minutes away
- Dirt ChurchOne of our favorite local breweries.Minutes away
- Hazel'sTaproom. Another favorite.Minutes away
When to come
Four seasons, four different trips.
Summer
Biking season on the Kingdom Trails, outdoor shower, fire pit nights, sunsets from the roof deck.
Fall
Trails stay open for mountain biking until around October 31. Wood stove weather starts.
Winter
Trails reopen for fat biking when conditions allow. Burke and Dashney nearby. Driveway plowed, 4WD or AWD recommended.
Spring
Trails close for the thaw and usually reopen in mid-May. Quiet, slow, and good for reading.
Location rating
4.9 out of 5.
Kathy put it best: “Loved biking up to road right to the trails and being close to everything in town as well.”
September 2026
Check availabilityGallery
Every corner.
Fifty photos, room by room. Tap any one to go full screen.
Rates + Booking
Book direct.
Same cabin, same host, no platform fees. Pick your dates and I'll confirm within a day.
Nightly rates
| Sunday to Thursday nights | |
| Friday + Saturday nights | |
| Cleaning fee, per stay | |
| Minimum stay, weeknights | |
| Minimum stay, weekends + holidays | 3 nights |
Weekend stays include both Friday and Saturday night. Hoping for just two? Send me a note and I'll see what I can do.
House rules
- Up to 4 overnight guests. Unregistered overnight guests need prior approval ($100 charge otherwise).
- No pets. Service animals welcome.
- No smoking, including vaping.
- Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
- No parties or events.
- Washer and dryer available for stays of a week or longer.
Before you go
- Leave the first-floor bedroom blinds open
- Restock wood next to the fireplace
- Wash the dishes, empty the fridge and kitchen drawers
- Cover the outdoor furniture and grill, gas off
- Outdoor shower spigots off
- Something broke? Tell us. It happens.
- Lock up and text “leaving”
Reviews
Seventy-seven guests in.
A Guest Favorite on Airbnb, in the top 5% of eligible homes for ratings, reviews, and reliability.
4.99
77 reviews · 99% five stars
Guests mention
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“Honestly one of the coolest places we've stayed. The A-frame is so cozy, and the whole place has this great character, like everything in it has a story. Alexis is super cool and so easy to deal with. Would 100% come back!”
“It was everything we needed. The home is exactly as you see it and if you are looking for that feeling, this place is it. The attention to details, the intention, and the abundance of practical things in the home for when you have that ‘I wish I brought this to the trip’ moment - they probably have what you are missing. The record selection was extremely impressive. We had much fun and time well needed away from everything else! Highly recommend, and hopefully we get to come back.”
“We had a wonderful time and this house is a gem. So grateful for the weekend away and LOVED everything about the house. It is exactly how I would style it. We had such a great time there. The record player was such a great touch and of course loved the Ms Pac-man game. We will for sure be back. It was a weekend of relaxing, spending time together and recouping from a very busy summer.”
“The Darling A Frame was wonderful. Both the property and surroundings were beautiful. Host was extremely helpful. We definitely plan on returning in the future. Thanks again for the lovely stay!”
“Amazing stay at the Darling A, so relaxing felt like we were in our own exquisite private retreat. Loved biking up to road right to the trails and being close to everything in town as well.”
Come see what they're talking about.
Check availabilityContact
Say hello.
Questions, dates, a two-night weekend ask. I answer every message, usually within a day.
Your host
I'm Alexis.
The Darling A-frame sits on our land in Lyndon, built with barn wood and our own cedar and filled with things we found around the Kingdom. I've been hosting here for seven years, and I still get a kick out of hearing who picked Barcelona at the foosball table.
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- 7 years
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