The Notch House Reviews

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• Hope G. Sent on 10/07/2023
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  Stunning views, excellent service, and overall wonderful experience!

  We loved using the Notch House for our wedding. It was so nice to have the property for multiple days, the communication was excellent and made our stay very positive the whole time we were there! The barn is so beautiful and makes for wonderful photos, as well as having easy access to the most beautiful lake in the whole state of VT! Our pictures came out so beautiful with the lovely space's we were in!

  We loved using the Notch House for our wedding. It was so nice to have the property for multiple days, the communication was excellent and made our stay very positive the whole time we were there! The barn is so beautiful and makes for wonderful photos, as well as having easy access to the most beautiful lake in the whole state of VT! Our pictures came out so beautiful with the lovely space's we were in!

  The Notch House's reply:

  Hope, Thank you for sharing your words with us, your wedding was so Beautiful. The weekend turned out beautiful.
  We really enjoyed working with you and being part of your Wedding Day and the vision you had for the Notch House. Every part was MAGICAL!
• Cristen H. Sent on 09/03/2023
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  6/24/23 wedding

  We had our wedding on 6/24/23 and it was absolutely perfect in every way, thanks in large part to the Notch House and their team. It is a cozy, intimate venue that has the features you need to execute a well-coordinated event. Our wedding party stayed on-site in the house for the wedding weekend and they all loved the rooms, which have been thoughtfully arranged to suit this historic building. Overall, we owe the Notch House, Polly, and Kelly our huge thanks! This was the happiest and most unforgettable days of our lives!

  We had our wedding on 6/24/23 and it was absolutely perfect in every way, thanks in large part to the Notch House and their team. It is a cozy, intimate venue that has the features you need to execute a well-coordinated event. Our wedding party stayed on-site in the house for the wedding weekend and they all loved the rooms, which have been thoughtfully arranged to suit this historic building. Overall, we owe the Notch House, Polly, and Kelly our huge thanks! This was the happiest and most unforgettable days of our lives!

  The Notch House's reply:

  Cristen, The Team at the Notch House are so pleased your wedding was so Beautiful and Wonderful! We really enjoyed working with you and being part of your Wedding Day and the vision you had for the Notch House. Every part was MAGICAL!
• Lisa Sent on 11/12/2017
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  Had my wedding at the notch house and it was so unique and beautiful. The owners are wonderful people and the house and grounds are immaculate. You have the freedom to create the wedding you want, with no restrictions on vendors or time limits to worry about. And, of course, stunning back drops for photos. A beautiful place!

  Had my wedding at the notch house and it was so unique and beautiful. The owners are wonderful people and the house and grounds are immaculate. You have the freedom to create the wedding you want, with no restrictions on vendors or time limits to worry about. And, of course, stunning back drops for photos. A beautiful place!
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• Eliza D. Sent on 09/07/2023
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  The Notch House was beautiful!

  The Notch House was a beautiful venue for our wedding celebration. It's a venue for those who appreciate rural Vermont, outdoor activities (hiking, boating, swimming, biking), and great accommodations for guests onsite and nearby.

  The Notch House was a beautiful venue for our wedding celebration. It's a venue for those who appreciate rural Vermont, outdoor activities (hiking, boating, swimming, biking), and great accommodations for guests onsite and nearby.

  The Notch House's reply:

  Eliza, Thank you for loving the venue! A wonderful time by all! We really enjoyed working with you and being part of your Wedding Day and the vision you had for the Notch House. Every part was MAGICAL!
• Shawna Sent on 08/11/2016
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  My husband and I rented the Notch House for our wedding, and we absolutely enjoyed our time, as did our guests. While the week was bound to be special due to the nature of the gathering, the house and property set a tone and stage for something truly magical. Having our loved ones -- friends and family members normally scattered across the globe -- tucked in rooms surrounding us, and the ability to make every meal a family style occasion, was so gratifying. Watching each new house guest arrive on Friday night was exhilarating, maybe even more so than watching our wedding guests arrive Sunday evening. Our time at the Notch House was so special, and we enjoyed every bit of it. The warm weather was perfect for swimming, the beach, and the path leading to it, gorgeous, and the property perfectly held our ceremony (in the lower garden, by the rock), and reception. Since we scheduled our wedding for Midsummer's Eve, under the full moon, at this lovely location, we knew it would be romantic, but couldn't have possibly imagined that our wedding night would end with a bonfire held until 2am, followed by swimming under the moonlight, between those beautiful cliffs, surrounded by fireflies and loons, at 3am. Gorgeous.
  
  Everyone commented on the beautiful details and materials in the house, how obvious the love in every last corner and cupboard. I think everyone's favorite was the bathroom in the master suite, which was also my favorite. I also loved the peppermint soaps and shampoos - how very clever of Polly, to even create a scent for each guest's memories of their time at the Notch House. Our friends, many of whom were meeting for the first time, enjoyed themselves so much they repeatedly asked for a "wedding reunion" each year. I'm sure Polly hears this all the time, but our friends are all now planning on renting the property for one occasion or another in the near future.
  

  My husband and I rented the Notch House for our wedding, and we absolutely enjoyed our time, as did our guests. While the week was bound to be special due to the nature of the gathering, the house and property set a tone and stage for something truly magical. Having our loved ones -- friends and family members normally scattered across the globe -- tucked in rooms surrounding us, and the ability to make every meal a family style occasion, was so gratifying. Watching each new house guest arrive on Friday night was exhilarating, maybe even more so than watching our wedding guests arrive Sunday evening. Our time at the Notch House was so special, and we enjoyed every bit of it. The warm weather was perfect for swimming, the beach, and the path leading to it, gorgeous, and the property perfectly held our ceremony (in the lower garden, by the rock), and reception. Since we scheduled our wedding for Midsummer's Eve, under the full moon, at this lovely location, we knew it would be romantic, but couldn't have possibly imagined that our wedding night would end with a bonfire held until 2am, followed by swimming under the moonlight, between those beautiful cliffs, surrounded by fireflies and loons, at 3am. Gorgeous.
  
  Everyone commented on the beautiful details and materials in the house, how obvious the love in every last corner and cupboard. I think everyone's favorite was the bathroom in the master suite, which was also my favorite. I also loved the peppermint soaps and shampoos - how very clever of Polly, to even create a scent for each guest's memories of their time at the Notch House. Our friends, many of whom were meeting for the first time, enjoyed themselves so much they repeatedly asked for a "wedding reunion" each year. I'm sure Polly hears this all the time, but our friends are all now planning on renting the property for one occasion or another in the near future.
  
• Margaret Sent on 10/07/2011
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  The Notch House was an absolutely perfect place for us to house family and friends leading up to the ceremony, and to host our reception. We were looking for a venue that was elegant enough to host a fabulous party, but also comfortable and intimate. The house and grounds were more beautiful and tastefully decorated than the pictures could show. We live overseas and had to do all of our planning from a distance. Polly was very helpful in arranging for the caterer to visit the property in advance. We couldn't have asked for better venue!
  

  The Notch House was an absolutely perfect place for us to house family and friends leading up to the ceremony, and to host our reception. We were looking for a venue that was elegant enough to host a fabulous party, but also comfortable and intimate. The house and grounds were more beautiful and tastefully decorated than the pictures could show. We live overseas and had to do all of our planning from a distance. Polly was very helpful in arranging for the caterer to visit the property in advance. We couldn't have asked for better venue!
  
• Jeanie P. Sent on 10/03/2023
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  Beautiful barn and house

  I had my wedding here this September and it was the perfect place for it! The house itself was great for my wedding party to stay in and I love the decor of the rooms. We used the master bedroom and its balcony for getting ready photos with the bridal party, and we used the living room with fireplace for the groomsmen getting ready photos. Both of those locations worked perfectly. There is a private cottage which myself and husband stayed in. The expansive lawns were great for yard games. It's a short walk to the lake, or a 30s drive to the parking lot. We elected to use the nearby end of the path to the lake for our first look, and then drive to the lake for golden hour photos. Be aware that that part of the lake goes to a nude beach, however, not a concern by the photo taking hour.
  
  The highlight was the barn. As soon as I saw the barn on my first tour I knew it was perfect! With 100 guests it felt perfectly sized - full and cozy without being cramped. The details of the barn like the staircase, built in bar, and wooden details all look lovely. I got many compliments from my guests on the location and barn! Also, they have plenty of nice tables and chairs which we used (one less thing to rent!)
  
  I'm so happy that we chose the Notch House because it created a truly magical weekend for us. I highly recommend.

  I had my wedding here this September and it was the perfect place for it! The house itself was great for my wedding party to stay in and I love the decor of the rooms. We used the master bedroom and its balcony for getting ready photos with the bridal party, and we used the living room with fireplace for the groomsmen getting ready photos. Both of those locations worked perfectly. There is a private cottage which myself and husband stayed in. The expansive lawns were great for yard games. It's a short walk to the lake, or a 30s drive to the parking lot. We elected to use the nearby end of the path to the lake for our first look, and then drive to the lake for golden hour photos. Be aware that that part of the lake goes to a nude beach, however, not a concern by the photo taking hour.
  
  The highlight was the barn. As soon as I saw the barn on my first tour I knew it was perfect! With 100 guests it felt perfectly sized - full and cozy without being cramped. The details of the barn like the staircase, built in bar, and wooden details all look lovely. I got many compliments from my guests on the location and barn! Also, they have plenty of nice tables and chairs which we used (one less thing to rent!)
  
  I'm so happy that we chose the Notch House because it created a truly magical weekend for us. I highly recommend.

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  The Notch House's reply:

  Thank You Jeannie for such wonderful review. Your wedding was fabulous! From the pre ceremony to the end and everything in between. We really enjoyed working with you and being part of your Wedding Day and the vision you had for the Notch House. Every part was MAGICAL!
• Sukran E. Sent on 09/10/2023
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  August 5 wedding

  Although we loved the venue, the wedding barn, the yard, the house was severely infested with mice! Because the kitchen cabinets were poorly constructed, the mice could get in to the drawers! We found mice poop among cutlery and they went in to bread drawer! Polly came told us, it was common to have mice as we were in mountains. Washed the cutlery and placed them back in the same drawers where the mice could freely roam!! She apparently has no sense of hygiene. On 3rd day after we requested she brought a trap and we caught a giant, well fed mouse! I am sure there still a big family living there.I would rent the barn but would stay away from the house if don‘t want to get hantavirus.

  Although we loved the venue, the wedding barn, the yard, the house was severely infested with mice! Because the kitchen cabinets were poorly constructed, the mice could get in to the drawers! We found mice poop among cutlery and they went in to bread drawer! Polly came told us, it was common to have mice as we were in mountains. Washed the cutlery and placed them back in the same drawers where the mice could freely roam!! She apparently has no sense of hygiene. On 3rd day after we requested she brought a trap and we caught a giant, well fed mouse! I am sure there still a big family living there.I would rent the barn but would stay away from the house if don‘t want to get hantavirus.

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  The Notch House's reply:

  Dear Sukran,
  We are so glad to hear that you loved the venue, the wedding barn and the yard.
  Our sincere apologies that a mouse got into the drawers during your stay. We have dealt with the issue and have been able to seal up the wall behind the cabinets. We haven’t had problems with mice in the past and have had no trouble since. We take hygiene seriously and continue to take pride in the cleanliness and beauty of the property and our accommodations.
  Please consider sharing photos of your beautiful wedding.