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Dog-friendly lakefront oasis with scenic patio & firepit - near skiing & golf

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Castleton, VT
  • Lake Bomoseen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Castleton University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bomoseen State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly lakefront oasis with scenic patio & firepit - near skiing & golf

Castleton Charmer

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Treat yourself to an unforgettable Vermont getaway with this cozy, single-level Castleton home - perfectly nestled on the shores of Lake Bomoseen!

A true outdoor paradise all year long, delight in easy access to the area’s multiple golf courses, colleges and universities, and plenty of winter recreation at Killington, Pico, Gore, Stowe, and Bromley resorts all within about 35 miles. Plus, just steps from the water, spend your summer days swimming, hiking, fishing, or embarking on thrilling kayak adventures. You’ll also have access to the shared tennis courts where you can challenge a friend to a fun match, then come back and unwind on the fantastic deck to have a barbecue while gazing at the peaceful waves.

Inside, pure bliss awaits in the sun-filled living area featuring wood-paneled interiors, comfy furniture, and charming, rustic decor. Whip up those family-favorite meals in the well-appointed kitchen, then gather in the dining room with wall-to-wall windows while sharing the stunning view and cherished moments. As the evening winds down, break out the board games or retreat to the outdoor firepit to indulge in s’mores under the stars.

Additional amenities we love in this home include beach chairs, WiFi, and a private washer/dryer for those extra sandy days.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details: 16 foot dock, can moor a small boat or pontoon. Public boat launch available four houses up.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Vermont
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 60 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castleton

Located in Castleton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Halfmoon Pond State Park and Sargent Hill Wilderness Preserve, while Warren Kimble Gallery & Studio and New England Maple Museum are cultural highlights. Pond Hill Ranch and Pro Rodeo and Hathaway Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Castleton, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Bomoseen - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Castleton University - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park - 15 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Bomoseen State Park - 22 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Fort Ticonderoga - 49 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

  • Castleton Station - 13 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Huden Dining Hall - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wheel Inn Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Roxie's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly lakefront oasis with scenic patio & firepit - near skiing & golf pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly lakefront oasis with scenic patio & firepit - near skiing & golf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly lakefront oasis with scenic patio & firepit - near skiing & golf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly lakefront oasis with scenic patio & firepit - near skiing & golf located?

Located in the heart of Castleton, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Bomoseen and Halfmoon Pond State Park. Prospect Bay Country Club and Roach Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Wonderful stay

We love this home. The three bedrooms made it easy to travel w/ family. The kitchen was great - plenty of cooking utensils. The cable/wifi work great. Thanks for letting us stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Great stay at Bomoseen Mac's!!

Excellent stay at "Mac's" place. Clean, perfect location, and great hospitality from the owner. My only feedback would be to update the photos - they don't portray how great the property is!
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10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Quiet and cozy

We totally enjoyed our stay. This is our 3rd year in this house and we find it meets all of our needs wonderfully. The owner is very friendly and responds to any questions quickly. Thanks Mac!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Wonderful lake house.

Beautiful, spacious lake house. Beautiful, modern, well equipped kitchen. Extra sink in one of the bedrooms was very convenient. Will definitely book this home again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Couldn’t have asked for anything better!

This place was the perfect getaway for our family! The accommodations were excellent and I couldn’t have asked for better communication with mac! We had the best time and can’t wait to go back! The yard was perfect for our girls to play in and the house was kid friendly! Everything we needed we were able to find for cooking in the kitchen! If I could rate 10 stars I would!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

betsey s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

inaccurate description of property/expectations

Location is wonderful. House was somewhat clean, spiders and cobwebs throughout inside of property. Flooring was completely different and unfinished, where you could see the rug pads throughout. Complete trip hazard. There was no closet in 1st bedroom on left, nor bureau. There were tons of bees inside (property mgr. could not figure out how they were getting inside) and outside of the house as there was a bee's nest in the eves of house/siding. Property manager was there multiple days trying to correct. (He was great and they are lucky he went out of his way to help) We were unable to use deck due to this or grill. The access to the lake is unstable and dangerous, there were no stairs to get into water or on kayaks. Life vests were eaten from rodents & moldy. Outside area was a complete mess. Cushions for lounge chairs were all ripped apart. Pictures to support all of this. Its just too bad, as it is a great location. Very much in need of TLC. Big disappointment in physical property and working with Vacasa other than the local property maintenance. (PM was helpful)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha C.

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

Great location!

We loved our stay and are hoping there is availability next summer. It was great to be able to bring our dog and have access to the lake for both him and our toddler. It was a little challenging to get into the water (but we couldn’t use the dock due to flooding in the lake). Mac was so great to work with and truly tried to make our vacation the absolute best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Fishing with R and R weekend

Mac (Propietor) was great, excellent communicator, pleasant, great follow up.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Quiet and relaxing

The house was wonderful - lots of room. Kitchen was great. The beds were comfortable and there was adequate storage for clothing. We spent alot of time on the porch and in the yard just watching the lake. The access to the water for swimming would have been difficult for small children and/or people with impaired mobility. It was fine for us but our old dog needed some help. Otherwise everything was fine. Owner is very attentive and easy to contact with questions. Thanks, Mac!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dottie F.

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

Beautiful location

Lovely location on Bomaseen. Great access to the lake. The camp had everything we needed. Mac was very responsive to our concerns. Due to the weather we didn’t spend as much time as we would have liked on the lake. But there was plenty of hiking and other things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Glens Falls, NY USA

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

Perfect

This is a perfect setting on beautiful Lake Bomoseen. We were able to tie our boat up at the dock, enjoyed the camp immensely, and found Mac to be very accommodating. We will definitely go back again! It was the perfect getaway. The only difficult area was the boat launch which is not on property but public access. It is very steep and not easy to turn left out of or right into, but even that was easily resolved by entering the opposite direction. It is a beautiful Lake and this camp is cute, in a great area and was just what we were looking for. Comfortable, clean, well stocked and perfect! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammi B.

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

Great Weekend

We were in the area for our son's graduation from a nearby college. This camp was a perfect place to enjoy the weekend. The backyard, looking out over the lake, was awesome. Beds were comfortable, nice kitchen, and the owner was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

Excellent February Ski Trip

We had a great time and Mac was an awesome host who was easily reachable. We snowboarded at Pico during the day (about 30 minutes away, easy drive) and then played on the frozen lake at night. The cottage is well laid out and makes great use of the space with 3 bedrooms, and a full living room/kitchen area. We ate at the Taproom one night which was delicious, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook the other nights. Would love to go back and see the place in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise H., Freehold, NJ

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

Winter on Lake Bomoseen

When we couldn’t find a reasonably priced place in Killington for our ski trip, we decided to try this lake house. So happy we did. It was just as described and an easy 45 minutes from Killington ski area. Three comfortable beds, new, well stocked kitchen, room to relax after skiing. Appreciated the washer and dryer. The driveway was iced over but we were able to get out , just be careful. As a bonus, we got to see the annual ice-fishing competition from the back deck, it was fun walking out on the frozen lake. Our host was very responsive, made sure we got in and had everything we needed. Thanks, Mac!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Perfect location

Stunningly beautiful location! The cabin was covered in a blanket of soft snow, snuggled up to the water’s edge, nestled in the mountains, and surrounded by ski resorts. We spent our days skiing different mountains and are evenings relaxing at the cabin, sledding, throwing snowballs to the dog, roasting s’mores around the fire pit, and games, and watching movies. Mac was warm and welcoming from the very beginning, answering all of our questions about the cabin and the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Fantastic getaway!

We searched for a place to go where we could bring our two dogs and be on the water. From the very start Mac was very friendly and it was nice communicating back and forth with him. He always answered right back and I never felt like a bother to him. The cabin & location didn't disappoint. Everything was as promised and there were no negative surprises. It was a very enjoyable getaway & all of the kids had a great time too (4 kids between 9 to 16). So if they're happy then that makes the trip even better!! We are already trying to figure out when we can go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jessie C.

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

Excellent location, oasis of tranquility

Overall the experience was good and interaction with owner, Mac, excellent. He was highly responsive and went out of his way to ensure we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann M., Pendleton, NY

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

Late summer trip

The owner responded to us immediately whenever we had questions. The cottage lived up to the pictures- the view exceeded our expectations! The cottage was very comfy and solidly built - held up well during a windy rainstorm
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johanna R.

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

Just what we were looking for!

Great spot! Clean camp, quiet area, right on the water, nice deck for sunrise/sunset, bbq, great fishing, fire pit, small fenced area for dog. Jeff was quick to respond prior to check in and any inquiries! Great small/very quiet beach with playground, basketball, and picnic area short drive from camp. We had a relaxing time and would enjoy again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Wonderful Labor Day weekend

This camp is great and exactly what we needed. Mac was so nice and always available if we had questions. Highly recommend this property if you are visiting Lake Bomoseen. We’ll be back next summer
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

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

vacation

great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Great vacation spot

We had a great time. The camp was spotless and has everything we needed. Just a couple recommendations, the picnic table needs some repairs and the dock is a little too short but we were able to keep our boat tied up there all week. Our daughters are already asking to stay again. The owner is very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Awesome location and service

Great little place in an amazing spot. The owner is so helpful!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie M.

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

Lake Bomoseen

For me, the Lake is the attraction! Lake Bomoseen is beautiful -- not too busy and the water is clean and scenery is awesome! The location of the camp was on a quiet road -- The driveway is long and parking was not an issue. Kitchen is updated even with a dishwasher! :) This is my idea of a summer getaway. If I had to make a negative comment? I would have liked a kayak, wakeboard or canoe available for us to use. Marina was fully booked and had nothing available. Plan to go in 2021!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Diane Z.

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

September stay

Cabin on the lake, on the sunny morning side.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

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