Beautiful, cozy and charming 1 bedroom Cottage situated on a dirt road on 7 acres in Colchester Vermont. Available on 6/1/26. Features wood floors, large back yard area with hundreds of wild acres for hiking, x-country skiing, biking and swimming nearby. Bedroom is next to a secluded pine forest, with space for a queen size bed and small dresser. Small kitchen with medium sized refrigerator and propane cook stove. Bathroom has a shower (no tub). Just a 15 minute drive to Burlington, very close to Colchester Pond, Indian Brook Reservoir, Essex Outlets shopping center with great shopping, grocery stores and dining options, Fanny Allen Hospital, UVM Hospital and many other nearby amenities. Very peaceful setting. Lease runs through 5/31/27. Utilities are separate & on your own meter: (electric, propane, internet, trash). *Must have good credit to establish an account with gas company. Propane gas runs: hot water, cook stove & Rinnai heater. Option to haul your own trash/recycling to facility which is just 1.5 miles away and easy to do. Two outdoor secure garbage cans are provided with the cottage.
*This is a non-cigarette smoking / no dog property. (There's a certified animal who's sensitive to dogs living on the property)*
Applicants will be willing to submit a rental application (provided) which includes a credit and background check, references, etc. First months rent plus security deposit before moving in.
This rare gem of a property is perfect for a single person or minimalist couple looking for a peaceful home in a great location. Please respond here, call or email for more information.
Lease runs through 5/31/27. Utilities are separate & on your own meter: (electric, propane, internet, trash). *Must have good credit to establish an account with gas company and ability to establish accounts with electric and internet companies. Option to haul your own trash/recycling to facility which is just 1.5 miles away and easy to do. Two outdoor secure garbage cans are provided with the cottage. First months rent plus security deposit before moving in.
House for rent
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$1,895/moFees may apply
481 Sand Rd, Colchester, VT 05446
1beds
500sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
No pets
None laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Wood floors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Contact manager
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Contact manager
- Exterior features: Contact manager
Details
- Additional structures: Contact manager
- Parcel number: 15304818747
- Other equipment: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Contact manager
HOA
- Amenities included: Contact manager
Location
- Region: Colchester
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 5/5/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,895$4/sqft |
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| 8/17/2025 | Listing removed | $1,895$4/sqft |
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| 6/10/2025 | Price change | $1,895-2.8%$4/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,950$4/sqft |
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| 7/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/20/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,950$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 05446
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAUnion Memorial SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Colchester Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 9/10Colchester High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi







