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Four Season Lakeside Retreat

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6135.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Wells, VT
  • Lake Saint Catherine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wells Lakeside Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake Saint Catherine State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Four Season Lakeside Retreat

Wake up to a beautiful morning sunrise over the lake. Watch the sunset behind the Green Mountains after a day of hiking, or swimming and boating on this sparkling Vermont lake. Relax at night with marshmallows roasting over a crackling campfire, while gazing at the moon and stars that glisten over the calm water. It's a great place to relax in solitude, share with a special companion, or frolic with the family! Cottage is on the west shore of Lake St. Catherine in Horeshoe Bay, considered the quiet side of the lake compared to busy Route 30. West Lake Road follows the western shoreline.

Property manager

Peter & Ann O'Brien

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Property is available from Saturday to Saturday only, no deviations

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Lake St Catherine Country Club and Whaleback Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Saint Catherine State Park and Bomoseen State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Wells, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Catherine - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wells Lakeside Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lake Saint Catherine State Park - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lake Bomoseen - 26 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Castleton University - 28 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Castleton Station - 27 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jen's Pit Stop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Slate Town Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Perry's Main Street Eatery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Scarlottas Carhop - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Four Season Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Four Season Lakeside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Four Season Lakeside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Four Season Lakeside Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Wells, this golf holiday home is steps from Lake Saint Catherine and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Wells Lakeside Park. Lake Saint Catherine State Park and Lake St Catherine Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakefront Getaway 1st time away in 15monthsths

Very easy. Owners very accommodating and live close by if anything was needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

alison f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & comfortable cottage

Location is great. Owners are helpful & responsive. Only suggestion is to make renters aware of the quality of the water at the cottage. It is potable but sulfuric.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing pandemic getaway

We were welcomed by Peter & Ann on our arrival. They were very helpful in providing info about the area, and in enhancing our stay. Due to COVID, there was no bedding (pillows, blankets, coverlets), but thought to bring our own. The lake has a lot of motor boat & jet ski traffic at times - less ideal for our kayak, but still fun. All in all, a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lake getaway

We had a great time at the lake. The house is an easy walk across a quiet road to your own lakefront space and dock. The house was clean and well appointed. The owners live across the street and are present but unobtrusive and very friendly and accommodating. The lake is clean and beautiful, great for swimming and boating. My only complaint would be that the beds were not very comfortable, especially for my husband, who is a big guy. Overall, we had a great time and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation rental

This is a great cottage. I appreciated that it was extremely clean and well maintainedupon arrival, everything was just as stated in the description when renting the property. The owners were very nice, not obtrusive but made sure we knew they were available if we needed anything. While the lake frontage is across the road from the cottage it was not a problem at all as traffic is light on West Lake Rd. The lake frontage itself is quite adequate, the rental has its own dock and we had access to a yard and fire pit down by the water. All in all it was a great week revisiting lake St. Catherine again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Relaxing VT vacation

We had a great time at this lake rental! The house was meticulously clean, nicely decorated and very comfortable. The area was very quiet and the neighbors were friendly too. The couple that own the house were very nice and helped familiarize us with the area. My family enjoyed fishing, hiking, swimming, rowing and having campfires by the water. We were thrilled to be able to have our dog with us for the week too! We enjoyed getting ice cream and playing mini golf at Otto's General Store and getting pizza from Poultney House of Pizza. We also liked visiting nearby Lake St. Catherine State Park, Slate Valley Museum & Pember Museum. We would highly recommend this rental to anyone interested in visiting Lake St. Catherine!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A great deal

I have rented this cottage for 5 consecutive years, and I plan to rent again this summer. Before 2006 I had rented three different Lake St. Catherine cottages. All were directly on the water, and two were larger. All things considered, this cottage is the best deal. It has always been spotlessly clean. The owners are unobtrusive, but very responsive if needed. The location on West Lake Road is close to both Wells, VT and Granville, NY. Although the cottage is across the road from the lake, the road is a dead end, and there is not a lot of traffic. The view from the deck of the cottage is unobstructed and beautiful. The waterfront area dedicated to the cottage is large and well maintained. I have use of a speedboat while I am there, and I've found the dock to be more than adequate.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Juley 4th 2010

Our firends and I stayed at the O'Briens property on July 4th of 2010. We had a terrific time The property had all the amemities that we needed, We were close to the beach, the house size and lawn size was adequate The property was very clean The owners did everything to ensure we had a great time. The neighborhood was quiet, neighbors friendly WE spent most every night in fornt of a friendly, comfotable campfire WE had a great time and have reserved July 4th week of 2011
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Rental

We rented this house for three years on Lake St Catherine. It was perfect for our family of five. The Owners were very nice and never made us feel "watched over". The house was immaculate with an updated bathroom. The Lake is spectacular and the swimming area for this house was ideal (no mushy bottom). Our memories for this house would include sitting on the front deck reading, playing cards on the screen porch, golfing at the nearby course and barbecues with our extended family in the yard. I would highly recommend this house for the ideal lake vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K., New York

great time at the lake!

We have enjoyed the cabin at Lake St. Catherine for 6 summers! It is always kept so clean and neat. Beautiful sunrise over the lake can be enjoyed looking out the kitchen window. Bay is quiet from boat traffic and water depth is gradual so the kids can enjoy the water. Always have a great time enjoying the lake!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Some good, some bad

We were pleasantly surprised by the house - somewhat nicer and less rustic than expected. Pretty well equipped, larger than it looks in the photos, and spotless. Disappointed by the location. Lake St. Catherine is nice, especially the west side, where this house is. However, it was offered and priced as waterfront, but the house actually was across the street from the lake. The "waterfront" is a little slice of land with a shaky dock that is on the side of the lot across the street (where the owners' house is located). They were nice, but there is zero privacy and there was little place for kids to play. There is a streetlight close to the waterfront, so the campfire area is brightly lit so not a nice place to a enjoy a fire. The owners are very pleasant and accommodating, but the weekend we were leaving they had a large gathering and we didn't feel comfortable with allowing the kids to play outside because it would have seemed rude. Generally the area is great - near to Manchester, Bromley Mt. and its summer activities, and Lake George with all its tourist attractions is close.

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Hosted by Peter & Ann O'Brien

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