Stay where history was made at a Vermont historic inn or hotel

Lovingly restored historic homes, representing a variety of architectural styles from 1849 to 1915, are offered to lucky vacationers by The Landmark Trust USA. The five Vermont properties are each distinctive and reflective of their unique places in history. Among the vacation rentals is Rudyard Kipling’s Naulakha, built for the author in 1892 and where you can sit at the desk where he penned “The Jungle Book” and parts of the “Just So Stories.” Kipling’s charming Carriage House and newly rehabilitated Stable are also available. On the picturesque and historic Scott Farm, visitors can stay in the cozy 1915 Sugarhouse, originally constructed for maple syrup production, or the four-bedroom Dutton Farmhouse with stunning views over the orchard.

With its 11 guest rooms distinctively designed with antique and modern furnishings, the Lang House on Main Street honors its past, which began in 1881. The Queen Anne Victorian home was built for lumber businessman Frank Dudley, on land once owned by Ira Allen, the University of Vermont founder and legendary Vermont Green Mountain boy. Converted to a comfortable bed-and-breakfast in 2000, it still features some of the original design features like stained glass windows, gorgeous woodwork, soaring ceilings and plaster detailing. The two guest rooms in the 1851 Carriage House have simple woodwork and a cottage vibe. A sumptuous breakfast is served each morning at the inn, which is close to many Burlington, VT attractions, including the shops and restaurants of the bustling Church Street Marketplace.