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Did you know that you can spend the night in a famous writers house among all his prized possessions? Yes! It’s true! Naulaka is the former home of Rudyard Kipling in Dummerston and it’s more than just the site of the first tennis court in Vermont. Here you can rent the beautiful home and immerse yourself in Kipling’s surroundings including his library, desk and so much more. This VT mansion is nothing short of inspiring.

In Dummerston, VT you'll get the typical small town welcome. But there is something else here that is so, so incredible.
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This is Naulakha, Rudyard Kipling’s home where magical stories were penned.
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This gorgeous home is where Kipling wrote his famous novel The Jungle Book.
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This is a 1955 edition of The Jungle Book.
He also wrote Captains Courageous, The Day's Work, and The Seven Seas, as well as working on Kim and The Just So Stories while living here.
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Luckily for us, this wonderful mansion is now available for rent!
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Naulakha is a well-appointed mansion comfortable for up to 8 guests. See below for more details!
Imagine browsing through the library of Kipling's works, some of which were owned by him when he lived here.
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The home also contains this original desk, where Rudyard wrote The Jungle Book and other famous works.
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If you haven't read Kipling's The Jungle Book, you may have seen the 1967 animated film by Walt Disney Productions. Or perhaps you've seen the 2016 remake of the book.
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Maybe you've seen the characters at an adventure park...
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...or in a dance performance...
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...or performed live in a theater.
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Perhaps this story would never have been told if it weren't for a magical place in Dummerston.
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For more information on how to rent Naulakha, click here. You’ll love it!

This VT mansion is just one of the many places you should explore in Vermont!

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