Relive the glory days at 'The Splendid Splinter,' the former home of Red Sox star Ted Williams and his Vogue model wife, Dolores Wettach! Recently renovated to restore its rich history, this 4-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental features panoramic views, antique decor, and original stone-mantel fireplaces setting a relaxing ambiance. Spend the day skiing at Killington Ski Area, fishing in the Connecticut River, or staying close to home with s’mores around the fire pit and relaxation in the sauna.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Once Owned by Ted Williams | Newly Restored | Italian Tile | 2,500 Sq Ft
Bring family and friends to this Westminster home for a reunion or family retreat and enjoy wide-open spaces, a beautifully renovated interior, and historic setting!
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: The Queen | Bedroom 3: 2 Full Beds | Bedroom 4: Twin/Full Bunk Bed
INDOOR SPACE: Cabin-style decor w/ antique furnishings, authentic wood-burning fireplaces, flat-screen TV, board games, formal dining room w/ picture windows
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck w/ mountain view, lounge chairs, fire pit, Red Sox memorial bench, unique landscaping, on-site sauna (shared access)
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, Viking gas range, Kitchen Aid refrigerator w/ triple filtered water, Keurig coffee maker, Crock-Pot, blender, knife set, spices
GENERAL: Egyptian cotton sheets, towels, free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, trash bags, paper towels, iron/board, central heating & A/C, generator, professional massage available (additional fee, paid on-site)
FAQ: Additional vacation rental (on-site)
PARKING: Free street parking (first-come, first-served)
-- THE LOCATION --
SKI: Living Memorial Park Snow Sports Ski Area (16.9 miles), Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center (17.6 miles), Magic Mountain Ski Area (32.7 miles), Okemo Mountain Resort (33.8 miles), Killington Ski Area (54.6 miles)
HIKING: Pinnacle Trail - Holden Trail (8.9 miles), Table Rock Trail (9.3 miles), Pauls Ledges Trail (16.1 miles), Granite Gorge (23.4 miles)
BOATING: North Walpole Upper Boat Landing (9.1 miles), Norm’s Marina Inc. (18.3 miles)
VINEYARDS / BREWERIES: Putney Mountain Winery (6.3 miles), Walpole Mountain View Winery (9.4 miles), Monadnock Brewing Co. (9.7 miles), Poocham Hill Winery (15.7 miles), Trout River Brewing Co. (21.7 miles), Branch & Blade Brewing Co. (22.6 miles)
WESTMINSTER: Harlow’s Sugar House (3.4 miles), The Gleanery (8.1 miles), Sandglass Theater (8.1 miles), Yellow Barn (8.5 miles), Green Mountain Orchards (9.5 miles)
TOWNS: Walpole (5.8 miles), Bellows Falls (7.7 miles), Putney (9.1 miles), Saxtons River (13.3 miles), Brattleboro (23.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport (24.1 miles), Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (91.1 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras, located above the garage, 2 Ring doorbells, and on the back door, all facing outward. They do not look into interior spaces
- NOTE: The caretaker lives on-site, in a separate unit with a separate entrance, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Another vacation rental unit is on-site - with a separate private entrance (Red Barn, see photos 29, 31, 32) - and other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Max Occupancy is 10 guests
- NOTE: The homeowner has partnered with a licensed massage therapist who offers table massages for an additional fee
