Forget the crowds. These six Vermont vacation-rental homes put you along the Route 100 corridor and the Killington-Pittsfield border—prime territory for Appalachian Trail hiking, secluded pond swimming, and some of the best leaf-peeping in New England. Whether you want direct water access on Kent Pond or a quiet perch near Sherburne Pass, these three- and four-bedroom homes offer a distinctive slice of the Green Mountains. Killington isn’t just a winter...