Silver Lake Country House Close to Woodstock & Ski Areas

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pool

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Barnard, VT

Silver Lake State Park4 min walk
Billings Farm and Museum16 min drive
Killington Resort40 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Perched on the edge of pristine Silver Lake, my country home sits on a large rolling lot overlooking the lake enjoyed by many visitors from all corners of the globe.

The house consists of two levels with 4 bedrooms and a bathroom on each level. The upper floor has three bedrooms (queen, full, and twin beds), a bathroom with a claw foot bathtub for soaking, and a sitting room with a desk for writing or reading. All the upper level rooms overlook the lake.

On the main floor, you'll find a well-equipped gourmet kitchen, main bedroom with a full bathroom, and a 40-foot sun room for dining while overlooking Silver Lake. The sun room has a work space. The living room, with a large gas fireplace and comfy sectional sofa, is perfect for snuggling up with family and dear friends; playing board games; lingering after a yummy meal; or curling up with a good book.

The house is perfect for gathering with families and friends and also provides many private nooks when you desire space to be solo.

IN THE SUMMER, enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the garden patio. Swim, kayak, or sit on the dock with a good book. There are two kayaks, life jackets and lots of space for lounging by the lake.

Our Weber gas grill makes it easy to prepare yummy meals for the whole family, while enjoying the sunset on Silver Lake. End the day relaxing around the fire pit!

If you choose to explore the immediate area, recreational facilities open to the public include:

1) Robert Trent Jones golf course/ spa / indoor pool,

2) Billings Farm and Museum, a fantastic operating museum/dairy farm annexed to the Rockefeller mansion and National Park consisting of 900 pristine acres for hiking and horseback riding.

3) Silver Lake State Park, with a beach, boat rentals and a snack bar, an easy 5-minute kayak away.

PUBLIC GOLF COURSES:

Woodstock Country Club/15 minutes

Green Mountain National/25 minutes

Killington Golf Course/30 minutes

Windsor Golf Course/30 minutes

Montague Golf Club/35 minutes

Okemo Country Club/50 minutes

IN THE WINTER, you'll enjoy easy access to cross-country skiing, skating, and snowshoeing out the backdoor. You might even get to see ice fishing houses that often take up residence on the lake. Saskadena Six Ski area, our local ski mountain, is 5 minutes away and owned by The Woodstock Inn. Additional ski options: Killington Mountain (30 minutes,) Pico (40 minutes,) and Okemo (50 minutes.)

IN ALL SEASONS:
Barnard and the surrounding area are great in every season, offering winter sports, summer beauty, spring sightseeing, and fall foliage.

Examples of all-season activities:

Woodstock is a scenic and short 15-minute drive. You'll find a wonderful variety of clothing boutiques, galleries, book stores, and restaurants.

"On the Edge Farm" in Pomfret - between the house and Woodstock on route 12- is a must visit for local meat, fresh eggs, delicious pies, and much more.

The Village of Quechee, just 20 minutes away, is the home of Simon Pierce glass blowing fame. It's an excellent tourist site with art galleries, antique shops, and waterfalls.

Hanover New Hampshire and Dartmouth College are 35 minutes away.

Also, within an hour, are the state capital, Montpelier, and Burlington, a vibrant college town with much to offer by way of shopping and site seeing.

Additionally, hiking trails are available for all levels - easy, short local hikes around the lake to more challenging hikes on the Appalachian Trail.

PARKING: for two cars in driveway, no street parking.

HOW TO REACH US:

Easy to reach us by car, bus, train, or plane. Burlington, Manchester and Boston are the nearest airports.

Barnard is only a 1/2-hour drive from Dartmouth College or White River Jct.

1 hour from Burlington, Vermont Airport

1 1/2 hours from Manchester, New Hampshire Airport

2 1/2 hours from the Boston, Logan Airport and only 5 hours driving from New York City.

Property manager

Diane Savarese

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

Submit scanned gov. photo id or passport. Restricted to no more than 6 guests.

There is a 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals Tax to be added. Kindly remove shoes in house. Use sauna at own risk. Swim at own risk. No diving from the dock.

No parties. Safety gear for lake use is in the boathouse by the lake shore. Booking the property is the acceptance of house rules.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barnard

Located in Barnard, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Dana House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Union Arena Community Center and Red Wagon Toy Company. Sugarbush Farm and Vermont Institiute of Natural Science are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

Barnard, VT

What's nearby

Silver Lake State Park - 4 min walk
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park - 13 min drive
Lakota Lake - 14 min drive
Billings Farm and Museum - 16 min drive
Killington Resort - 40 min drive

Getting around

Randolph Depot - 22 min drive
Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Creek House Diner - ‬10 min drive
‪Tozier's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Barnard Inn Restaurant & Max's Tavern - ‬13 min walk
‪Stony Brook Tavern - ‬16 min drive
‪Peavine Restaurant & Thirsty - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Silver Lake Country House Close to Woodstock & Ski Areas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Silver Lake Country House Close to Woodstock & Ski Areas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Silver Lake Country House Close to Woodstock & Ski Areas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Lake Country House Close to Woodstock & Ski Areas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Silver Lake Country House Close to Woodstock & Ski Areas located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Barnard is situated in the mountains, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Silver Lake State Park, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Lakota Lake and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

19 Jan 2023

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

Great place. Beautiful!

Wonderful house in cute town with amazing lake views. Diane was super helpful and responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi W.

23 Oct 2022

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

Vermont girls’ trip

We had a wonderful home away from home in this property. Diane, the owner, went out of her way to make us comfortable & welcome!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

1 Oct 2022

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

Stunning view

Our group loved this property - it was great a great location for the activities we had planned. We were 3 couples traveling together and renting the ENTIRE home (including the downstairs area) worked out very well for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C., ESSEX JCT

8 Sept 2021

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

Such a charming place...

Beautiful, quaint, clean home on Silver Lake. We loved leafing through all the books, and enjoying the peace that comes from a lake with NO motor boats in it. A lovely getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

M S.

6 Apr 2021

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

Family getaway

The property is as beautiful and comfortable as it appears in the pictures. Having the lower level all to himself was a treat for our teenage son.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

12 Mar 2021

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

Great Family Getaway

We had a great family weekend getaway at this property. This was a last minute trip that we planned and we were grateful that we could bring our dogs with us! Check in was a simple process as the owner sent us a door code to enter the house on our arrival. The house was well maintained and had everything we needed. We loved spending time in the family room with the fireplace on. We spent one day snowboarding at nearby Suicide Six Ski area which was only 10 minutes away. Highly recommend if you're looking for a peaceful place to escape to!

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

4 Feb 2021

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

Excellent property!

We had a great time at this property, everything was first rate, well stocked kitchen, comfortable living area with a nice gas fireplace. Great location on the lake!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

3 Sept 2019

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

Beautiful Home located on quiet Silver Lake

My family was very comfortable in the home. The kitchen was well equipped. The towels and linens were clean and fresh. We enjoyed the kayaks they had available for us to use. The Property Owner was very helpful and accessible. Instead of being out, we found excuses to stay in. It was not just a place to sleep, it was part of our Vermont experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L., MILL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

13 Aug 2019

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

Wonderful home on the lake!

Wonderful home on the lake! The house is beautiful, spacious, exactly as pictured – the downstairs apartment is also a great rental for singles or a couple (very roomy and a sauna). The home’s location on the lake and proximity to the general store make for a relaxing stay. We housed two families upstairs and one person in the downstairs apartment for our anniversary weekend (event wonderfully catered at the Barnard Inn up the road). All of our guests enjoyed Diane’s home immensely. Thank you Diane for being such a gracious host and sharing your lovely home with us!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

12 Aug 2019

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

Beautiful spot

We enjoyed our time - great house and beautiful location! We loved swimming every day in the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg M., Rumson, NJ

3 July 2019

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

Great views of lake

Great house in great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ichun Y., New York City

28 July 2018

Peaceful heaven

The house is exactly what we want- lots of space to hang out, well equipped kitchen, and the direct/private access to the lake is superb. It's far away from activities (bowling, bars, etc.) but if you are content just sipping wines by the lake, jumping in the lake whenever you want, and having conversations with loved ones, this is the place to go. One thing worth mentioning is that there is another apartment downstairs which is not mentioned in the posting. There are separate entrances but since the house is not sound-proof, it would be good to mention it in the posting so everyone is aware of the possibility of someone in the same property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John P.

8 Feb 2018

Lovely and peaceful. The stone fireplace completed the winter weekend

The ultimate location to relaxe and enjoy wintery Vermont. Warm and cozy by the fireplace while observing the ice fishing and other quiet activities happening on the frozen lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Mick B., US- Massachusettes

19 Jan 2018

Farmhouse at Silver Lake - Barnard, VT

We loved the house and it had just about everything we needed for a great winter weekend getaway with our family. We weren't aware that there was an apartment below the main house that is also rented out - it wasn't a big issue as we really didn't cross paths with the other renters that weekend, we just didn't realize that based on the VRBO listing. It's great house and a really pretty setting on Silver lake. We did some snowshoeing on the lake and went into Woodstock (about a 20-25 minute drive) for some walking around and "beverages". It was pretty cold though so we spent a lot of time hanging around the grand field stone fireplace ... and there was plenty of split wood for us! We could have used a couple more chairs so we could all site around the fire (there were six of us). The owner (Diane) is very nice to work with and very accommodating for special needs/requests. I would definitely recommend the "Silver Lake Retreat" (you can google it) if you are looking for a quiet weekend away from it all on a nice pond, just know you might have some neighbors below. Thanks Diane for a great weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

27 Dec 2017

Beautiful house in beautiful setting

The house is amazing, very cozy and homely decor and set up that made it a very comfortable stay. The kitchen had all the utensils necessary, and sitting by the fire each evening is always a delight. We were 6 adults and a two year old and there was plenty of space for us all. There is a corner store a couple of hundred meters down the road for any emergency food needs, and the setting by the lake is incredibly. It is a very quick drive to other local attractions so we were able to explore all that we wanted to in the area. Diane was very accommodating and reachable as well so absolutely no complaints!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

11 Dec 2017

Great house, lovely views and very comfortable

Rented the house for 4 adults, 2 children and a dog. Very spatious and comfortable. We loved our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Roy T.

13 Nov 2017

Great place to relax

Nice place to stay with family or friends. Great open space on the lower floor to enjoy the lake view and stay warm around the fireplace. We had a unusually cold weekend in November that we relaxed around the fireplace.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

25 Oct 2017

Great stay

Great location. Overall wonderful place, only issue is that would like to see furniture that is a bit more comfortable....

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

anne S.

9 Oct 2017

Nice cottage on beautiful lake

We loved the quaint cottage and used it as a base camp to view fall foilage. Cottage could use some comfortable furniture but the overall experience was pleasant.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alberta W.

21 Feb 2017

Cozy, comfortable and beautiful!

It was such a pleasure to stay at this gorgeous lake house. 5 friends were happy and comfortable, enjoyed beautiful views and a crackling fire. We'll be back in the summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn S., Vermont

30 Jan 2017

Lovely place for tiny wedding!

Our family had a lovely stay here over a January weekend. My husband and I got married in front of the cozy fireplace! We love old houses and this had all the charm and ambience we could ask for. Well equipped. We enjoyed a day in Woodstock and a visit to Billings Farm Museum. Had our wedding dinner at the Barnard Inn less than a mile down the road. Would love to come stay again in the summer when the lake is in full swing. What I love about this area is that it has managed to maintain all the old charm of my lovely state. If you are looking to for a quintessential Vermont experience, this would be the place to visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathie S.

3 Dec 2016

Peaceful and quiet with lots to do

We enjoyed our stay on Silver Lake in Barnard, VT. The property was clean and well maintained. I especially enjoyed walking to the nearby State Park and the General Store. Barnard is a very friendly community. The independent bookstore and the antique shops in Woodstock and Queechee were my favorite places to shop. Enjoyed seeing a show at the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction. Hope to stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

20 Oct 2016

Cozy on Silver Lake

It was so serene looking out to Silver Lake in this very special Barnard Vermont property. We will have to return when we can get out on the lake. The house was larger than I imagined from the pictures. It was just my husband and I staying there but our Barnard family of four came visiting and for dinner and the amount of space was very nice. The house has a lot of charm. There are family photographs and awards hung and on shelves. Such a scholarly, interesting family.. I felt smarter by osmosis. Sure hope we can return. Thanks, Matteo.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

30 Aug 2016

Lovely lake front home with character

My husband's family has been vacationing on Silver Lake for over 20 years, but this was our first time renting this home. We had been admiring the house for years, as it looks so inviting from the road, so we were very excited to finally check out the interior. We were not disappointed! You can tell that this house has been well loved -- there is so much character. Our favorite part was checking out all of the family photographs and memorabilia. It's clear that the owners lived full and rich lives. Every day we found a new treasure to admire! The bedrooms are comfortable, there's one full and one half bath, the kitchen is fully stocked, and there were plenty of books, games and boating equipment. My husband and I stayed with his brother and sister-in-law, and the house was a very comfortable size for the four of us. We were a little nervous about staying with a long term renter in the apartment beneath us, but she was very polite and I don't think we bothered each other at all. We did not get the chance to meet Matteo in person, but he sent emails and text messages about things that were going on in the neighborhood, which was so thoughtful! He was also very professional in terms of replaying to queries promptly and our security deposit was returned with no trouble. We hope to stay here again next summer when we return to Barnard.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

18 Aug 2016

Lovely home on Silver Lake

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A beautiful, comfortable home with great views of the lake and easy access to hiking trails and general store. Plenty of room for 6 people and a very well equipped kitchen.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Diane Savarese

Happy & outgoing professional. I am a native of Boston and a lover of Vermont. I've traveled extensively and love meeting people from around the globe. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening and cooking with friends.

Why they chose this property

The four bedrooms are spaced widely for privacy, with three upstairs, one on the main floor. For your convenience, a bathroom is located on each floor.