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Challenging to Investors
STRs are technically permitted in some districts (e.g., RD, VD with site plan review, AO conditional use with public hearing), but lodging is excluded in key overlays (SL1/SL2, WH), plus new STRs are prohibited in flood hazard areas—creating substantial zoning uncertainty. Multiple approvals (DRB, zoning permit, wastewater plans, access permit, CO) and a public-hearing process are required, adding time and cost with no stated caps but significant area restrictions.
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STR specialist · Peacham, VT
Peacham is a small town in Caledonia County in Vermont's remote Northeast Kingdom, with a year-round population of roughly 700 residents. It is best known for its remarkably preserved 19th-century village, frequently cited as one of the most photographed in New England, and it serves as a quiet gateway to the outdoor landscapes of Groton State Forest and the surrounding Green Mountains. The nearest major city is Burlington, about 70 miles to the southwest, while the larger regional hub of St. Johnsbury sits roughly 10 miles to the north.
Just a few miles south of Peacham lies Groton State Forest, a sprawling tract of approximately 26,000 acres of forest, ponds, and modest mountain peaks that anchors outdoor recreation in the area. The forest encompasses several state parks, including Ricker Pond and Kettle Pond, and offers hiking trails, swimming spots, and fall foliage drives. A drive of about 10 to 15 minutes from the village center opens up a full day of low-key New England wilderness.
The village itself is a destination, with its white-steepled Congregational church, classic town common, and rows of historic homes giving it the feel of a living postcard. The Peacham Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and visitors can spend an hour or two strolling the quiet streets and admiring the architecture amid the surrounding farmland and rolling hills. In winter, the snowy setting transforms the village into a classic New England scene.
About 15 minutes north of Peacham, the town of St. Johnsbury serves as the commercial and cultural hub of the Northeast Kingdom. It is home to the Fairbanks Museum, a natural-history institution housed in a striking Victorian-era building, and the adjacent St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, one of the country's few remaining private subscription libraries, with a gallery of American landscape paintings. The town's historic main street also offers restaurants, bookshops, and a small Vermont-focused food scene.
Roughly 20 minutes west of Peacham, the village of Cabot is home to the flagship store of the Cabot Creamery cooperative, where visitors can sample award-winning Vermont cheddars and watch cheese-making through viewing windows. The cooperative is owned by hundreds of regional farm families and remains a popular stop for travelers exploring the back roads of central Vermont.
Peacham appeals to short-term-rental