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Lake Willoughby Friends & Family Rustic Retreat

Lake Willoughby Friends & Family Rustic Retreat

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Panoramic lake and mountain views from each of our four family cabins
Four delightful cabins, large lawn
Large Lawn for Running and Playing
Each cabin has 2  lawn chairs,a charcoal grill & a picnic  table.

Overview of Lake Willoughby Friends & Family Rustic Retreat

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

Map
Westmore, VT
  • Popular LocationLake Willoughby1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNorth Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMount Pisgah9 min drive
  • AirportBurlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1/Cabin #1

Bedroom 1/Cabin #2

Bedroom 1/Cabin #4

Bedroom 1/Cabin #5

Bedroom 2/Cabin #1

Bedroom 2/Cabin #2

Bedroom 2/Cabin #4

Bedroom 2/Cabin #5

Bedroom/Cabin #3

5 bathrooms

Bathroom/Cabin #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom/Cabin #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom/Cabin #3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom/Cabin #4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom/Cabin #5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Willoughby Friends & Family Rustic Retreat

An awesome family retreat beautifully situated on four Northeast Kingdom acres with spectacular views of Lake Willoughby and lake access just a short distance to the public North beach. Start creating life-long memories of a classic summer vacation "at the lake". Sleeping up to 20 guests, this property is perfect for families and friends to enjoy a splendid time together but still allows the privacy of your own cabin. Cabins are neither large nor fancy, but space is well arranged for a comfortable stay.

The public North Beach is situated less than a mile to the north and the beautiful South end of the lake is a short drive. Swim in the pristine, crystal- clear waters of Willoughby. Its beauty & grandeur will take your breath away as you approach from either the north or south end.

The property has four 2-bedroom cottages, each having 2 double beds sleeping 4 guests comfortably and a couch if needed for a child. The 1-bedroom cabin has a queen bed for 2 guests and a couch if needed for an additional guest. Each cottage has a four-burner stove, oven and refrigerator. You will find all the pots and pans needed for home cooking. There is also a toaster, coffee pot and microwave. Each cabin has panoramic views of the lake and mountains enjoyed from the dining table and front porch. Each cottage has a picnic table and two lawn chairs. Guests may want to bring additional outdoor chairs and possibly a pop-up awning for shade.

You will have full access to our spacious and well-groomed grounds perfect for any number of lawn games and activities. At mealtime, have an old-fashioned summer picnic using the picnic tables provided. Push them together and you have seating for all.

The grounds are perfect for your cornhole or bocci ball games. Sit and read while your young children enjoy the play area safely set back from the road. Truly take time to smell the flowers in our country gardens or explore the brook that runs along the property with the 8-to-12-year old's who love that activity. After a full day of summer adventure, gather round the fire and reminisce, roast marshmallows and delight in the wonders of our night sky. (Guests must supply wood from Vermont). Enjoy the spectacular surroundings, the freedom of the outdoors, but most of all enjoy the time spent together.

Close-by, you will find spectacular hiking at the south end of the lake. We are situated within 30 minutes of Burke Mountain for some of the best mountain biking trails found. We recommend Clyde River Recreation who will deliver kayak rentals to the property.












Property manager

Matt Nota

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Orleans

Located in Orleans, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Lake Willoughby and Sentinel Rock State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fairbanks Museum of Natural Science and Quechee Gorge Mini Golf. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
Map
Westmore, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Willoughby - 1 min walk
  • North Beach - 11 min walk
  • Mount Pisgah - 9 min drive
  • Crystal Lake State Park - 12 min drive
  • Crystal Lake - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Gap Pub and Grill - 15 min walk
  • Lake House Saloon - 15 min drive
  • Gil's Bar and Grill - 6 min walk
  • Willoughvale Inn & Restaurant - 8 min walk
  • Ming's House - 15 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space for family/old friends reunion
Fantastic setup to get multiple families together that can share bedrooms. We had 4 families together, and used the extra cabin for communal space. I recommend having the extra cabin for rainy days, and extra food overflow, as the fridges and space is limited in each cabin. Beds were adequate and cozy enough. Didn’t sag in the middle! Everything was clean, and great for a rustic-ish stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Willoughby Lake Vacation
We had a great week. The cabin was exactly as described and what we expected. The owners checked in with us when we arrived and made sure everything was all set. We did not need to contact them again during our stay but they were just a phone call away if we needed them.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
We're really loved the cabins and spending time by the campfire. This was a great setting for our gathering of friends, it was beautiful and comfortable, with lots of great outdoor space and easy access to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and cabins!
Whether you’ve been to Lake Willoughby before or it’s you’re first time visiting, these cabins are the perfect spot to share a vacation with friends and family. The cabins and grounds were both spotless and homey. There is plenty of space and games on site to enjoy. The hosts even set up some bases for us to play waffle ball. They also have great suggestions on places to visit and eat. All the hosts were very helpful and kind. We’ve been to the lake many many times and this has been our favorite spot to rent thus far. We’ll surely be back ! (If you’re there on a Saturday be sure to ask them for directions to the Amish bakery)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Family Vacation
We had a great time with 10 adults and 5 children all under the age of 4! Lots of room to play outside and great beach. This fit our family needs perfectly. The owners were great with communicating. The cabins had everything you needed and were very clean. Beautiful area, wonderful wildlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Matt Nota

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We are a large family with six now grown children and 3 grandchildren. In 1997, when our youngest was 2 and our life was very busy keeping up with work and the children, we decided to pack it up and move to Vermont. We have been so lucky to raise our 6 children in this beautiful place and make so many friends along the way. The children are now grown, but they remain in the area as Lake Willoughby has become a part of who they are. We are blessed to look out our windows every day and see the beauty that surrounds us.

Why they chose this property

After we had our fifth child, we took a much needed vacation and headed north to Lake Willoughby where my husband vacationed as a child. Living on a small lake in Massachusetts, we appreciated the water, but as we crested the hill on VT Rte 5A and saw Lake Willoughby, it took my breath away. The majesty and grandeur of the cliffs, mountains and undeveloped forests was a sight to see. When we swam, the clarity of the water amazed and refreshed us, unlike anything we had experienced.
We saw this property for sale and decided it would be a great family endeavor. We certainly had the ready made work-force with our 6 children and here we are, over 20 years later, unable to now think of leaving.

What makes this property unique

Over the years, we have had many visitors, both family and guests here at Green Acres Cabins & Lakehouse. It has been wonderful to share time together as a group and yet enjoy the privacy each cabin offers. We have had many family gatherings, cook-outs, graduation parties on a small scale and family reunions and weddings on a larger scale hosting well over 100 people. Our property is perfect, allowing for individual activities and quiet time or a grand time together that you will never forget.

If you need a little more space for overnight guests, please ask about our other accommodations.
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