$3,750 per month

5451 River Rd Arlington, VT 05250

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,875 Sq Ft
15 Acres

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • 15 Acre Lot
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Solar Power Battery
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

LUXURY RENTAL ABOVE THE BATTENKILL!

Experience the timeless beauty of Southern Vermont in this exceptional rental perched above the scenic Battenkill. Just six miles west of Arlington village along Route 313, the peaceful Battenkill Valley unfolds a rare, unspoiled gem that captures the essence of the Vermont lifestyle.

Tucked just across a quiet bridge, this custom-built Beaver Mountain Log Home (2001) blends rustic charm with refined European-inspired upgrades. The fully furnished home features a spacious and comfortable layout, including: a main-floor primary suite with a private bath, a large, open kitchen and dining area ideal for entertaining, a cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, perfect for gathering, a versatile bonus room/den and a dedicated home office room and a guest bath and convenient laundry closet on the main level.

Upstairs, you'll find an additional bedroom, a full bath, and an open loft-style den that overlooks the great room below.

Additional amenities include an oversized one-car garage with ample storage, and proximity to year-round attractions including Manchester, Bromley, and Stratton Mountain Resort. Saratoga Springs and SPAC are just 45 minutes away.
Available September 17, 2025 for a 9–12 month lease. Background check, income verification, and references required.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to live in one of Vermont’s most sought-after river valleys.

Listing Agent

Kristin Comeau

TPW Real Estate Listed on: 08/20/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Elliott Nachwalter

TPW Real Estate License #082.0006247

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 15 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Dirt Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Property Views

  • Water
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Fixer Upper
  • Concrete Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Woodwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Natural Light
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck

Schools

  • Fisher Elementary School
  • Arlington Memorial Junior Seni Middle School
  • Arlington Memorial High School

Utilities

  • The river is a source of water for the property
  • Drilled Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $11,895
  • Tenant pays for cooling, electricity, heat, hot water, internet service, trash collection
  • Rent includes ground maintenance, plowing, sewer, water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Deposit: 11895
  • Lease Term: Negotiable
  • Rent Includes: Ground Maintenance, Plowing, Sewer, Water
  • Tenant Pays: Cooling, Electricity, Heat, Hot Water, Internet Service, Trash Collection

Listing Details

  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Display On Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail,High Speed Intrnt at Site
  • Architectural Style: Log, Multi-Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Mountain View, Sloped, Stream, Views, Water View, Wooded, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Valley, Near School(s)
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Shared, Unpaved, Privately Maintained
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 2683-0
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1875.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Fixer
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room_2_Type: Living Room
  • Room_4_Type: Office/Study
  • Room_5_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_6_Type: Bonus Room
  • Water_Body_Type: River
  • Water_View: Yes
  • Basement_Access_Type: Walkout
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove, Domestic Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Bulkhead
  • Other Equipment: CO Detector, Smoke Detector, Wood Stove
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Dirt, Gravel, Right-Of-Way (ROW)
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden, Screened Porch, Window Screens, Double Pane Window(s)
  • Water Body Name: Batten Kill
  • Foundation Details: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 3, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Energy Storage Device
  • Sewer: Mound Septic, On-Site Septic Exists
  • Heating: Oil, Wood Stove
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Phone Available
  • Water Source: Drilled Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Restrictions: # of Occupants, Background Check, Credit Check, References, Tenancy Check

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fisher Elementary School
  • High School: Arlington Memorial
  • Middle Or Junior School: Arlington Memorial Junior Seni

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 15.0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 653400.0

Map

About the Listing Agent

Kristin Comeau

TPW Real Estate

(802) 689-8318

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Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5057430

PrimeMLS

APN: (005)0001-1-36