Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8133.8 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Westmore, VT

Lake Willoughby
‪4 min walk‬
Mount Pisgah
‪9 min drive‬
Crystal Lake
‪20 min drive‬
Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

north

Shower only

south

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Overlooking pristine Lake Willoughby in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, nearly every room of our cottage has lake views, including the outstanding wrap-around covered porch that is ideal for relaxation, entertaining and watching the sunset. The cottage sleeps eight comfortably in 3 queen beds and two bunkbeds. Out the back door is a deck, firepit and spacious yard. Located a short walk from North beach, there is also a small private beach with mooring just across the road.

The cottage is on a private, dead-end road with no traffic except the few cottages past ours. Perfect for families with small children. It is a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere.

New ownership of updated classic 1920's cottage. Continued improvements in the works. We welcome back the renters from the past who have enjoyed the cottage for many years!

Property manager

Eileen & Peter

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Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Pre-approval, please let us know about your pups

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orleans

Located in Orleans, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Orleans Country Club and Quechee Gorge Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Willoughby and Sentinel Rock State Park.

Westmore, VT

What's nearby

Lake Willoughby - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
North Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Mount Pisgah - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Crystal Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
Crystal Lake - 20 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Gap Pub and Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Lake House Saloon - ‬15 min drive
‪Robin's Roost - ‬2 min drive
‪Willoughvale Inn & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
‪Orleans Country Club Restaurant & Lounge - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orleans cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Willoughby and North Beach. Sentinel Rock State Park is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine B.

20 July 2024

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

July vacation

Wonderful stay, cant wait to go again! Nice big house and wonderful porch. Beautiful private beach. Well worth the trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

12 Aug 2022

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

Family Friendly house,

Family Friendly house, with great lake access.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria O.

25 July 2024

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

Lake Willoughby Lodge

We enjoyed our stay very much. We are a family of five and a large dog and were very comfortable. The house is very spacious and well equipped. We had fun swimming and we brought paddle boards and used the canoe. We drove to the little private beach but it is easy to walk to it. The northern beach looked nice too even though we didn’t get a chance to go there on this trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

15 July 2023

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

Summer 2023

We had a great stay. Home has everything you need including bedding and towels. Beach access and location were very convenient for our needs. We stayed for a week and wish it could have been for longer. Eileen was extremely responsive to our messages and inquiries. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

14 Aug 2022

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

Excellent stay

We stayed with our two children (toddler and infant) and had a wonderful time. The property is as advertised and had everything we needed. So many outdoor toys and supplies! The private little beach area is a great bonus, and the two public beaches are great. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

5 Aug 2022

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

Perfect family vacation house

House was perfect for family of 4 & dogs!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly D.

13 July 2022

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

Wonderful amenities with a view!

Lots of room for the whole family. Beautiful view of the lake from a spacious porch. Very nice neighbors. Very clean and accommodating. Was nice not to have to bring our own bedding and towels, which you have to do with most rentals at Lake Willoughby. Wish we were on the lake, but everything else made up for it. Would definitely stay again. Thanks for the hospitality!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

7 Aug 2021

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

Family friendly

Great house for family. Common areas in the center, bed and baths at either end. And the front porch, fantastic! Private beach area is rocky, but water shoes for all ages helped. Access to a paddle boat, canoe and kayaks was fun. Beach variety close by at North or South ends of the lake. Only slight negatives were a large hornets’ nest at the back corner of the house near the garage and red ants in the back yard which prevented kids playing games out there. But they were so tired from water play all day, they were content to play with all the games inside! Great house, great location, great vacation! Thanks

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

7 Aug 2021

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

We would happily stay in this comforable house again.

We wished we’d had a longer stay to go boating and hiking. The house was very welcoming and well equipped for general cooking needs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

3 Aug 2021

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

Willoughby Retreat

A nice getaway in a quiet off the road park.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

17 July 2021

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

Great cabin with views of the lake

Spacious cabin that overlooks the lake. Communication with the owners was great and cabin was as described. Two of the rooms are adjoined and it is great for young kids. Porch is huge and great for hanging out and enjoying the views. The kids loved basketball court and swing set and the right of way for lake access allows you to swim/kayak/enjoy the lake without staying right on it.

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

21 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful getaway!

We had a great time. I took my 2 adult sons and one of their girl friends away for the week. The house was well situated to hiking, bouldering (for my son and his girlfriend) and the lake. The views from the porch were stunning. Everything about the house was perfect — I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 only because there was no internet, and in the time of COVID being able to stay in touch with family easily would have been beneficial. It is also important to know that the fourth small bedroom is off the master bedroom — you need to walk through that room to get to it, so it wouldn’t really be easily used unless by young children. I had considered bringing my older mother, but am glad I didn’t, as she would have been in that extra room, and without Internet or good cell coverage, it would have concerned me to leave her all day while we went out hiking. But all in all, a great house and a wonderful week!

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

8 Aug 2020

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

Property review

Very nice property, friendly neighbors, and easy access to other activities

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M., Keene, New Hampshire

29 July 2020

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

Family getaway

Our second summer trip to this home, amazing!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M., Keene, New Hampshire

26 Sept 2019

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

AMAZING!!

We had an amazing vacation, this house was perfect for us and our small children. It is close to the beach, and has such a beautiful view. Everything was clean and the owners are easy to get a hold of if need be. We drove to Sentinel Rock State Park every night to watch the sun set, it was a vacation for the books! We will be back!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen O N.

9 Sept 2019

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

Great Family Vacation House

The owners really think of everything for a multigenerational family to make memories. This is our second year to stay there and hope to again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Sally & Rich A., Hartford County, CT

7 Sept 2019

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

132 Edgewood Park - Heaven!

This home was bright, airy, and wrapped with a porch most of us can only dream of! For us, the home was lovely and "beachy" but ancillary to sitting on the porch, which we did a lot of! Super relaxing and a lovely view of the water, made even better for being set higher than the water & just far enough away to provide safety for young children. Although we did not have kids staying with us, a couple of wee ones visited for the day and had a ball running all over this park-like setting and using the playscape. We were so relaxed by week's end that we were already imagining our next visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael G., NEW YORK

15 Aug 2019

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

Amazing Views

We enjoyed our stay very much. The views were great, the property was clean, and the private beach was awesome. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Everyone was comfortable (Even my 92 year old Grandmother). We had a huge family dinner at the long dining room table and enjoyed the large porch. Communication with the owners was great.

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

12 Aug 2019

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

Lake Willoughby VT

Great experience, beautiful location. Could not have been better.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Cindy H.

26 July 2019

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

You must love dogs!

We loved the house and the location. The house was just the right size,especially with 2 bathrooms and large porch;great back yard. We brought one dog, and he was on leash 99.9% of the time. The one time he was not on leash,he ran down to the neighbor that was just pulling in. She informed my daughter that if her dog got loose again, her dogs may injure and possible kill my daughter's dog. The neighbor to the left of us never had her dog on leash, and the dog came up onto the porch while my daughter was sitting there with her dog on leash. My daughter nicely asked the owner to please not let her dog up on porch but she ignored her and walked away. My son in law had to go after the woman to say the same thing. We did not see the owner pick up any of the dog's poop.The neighbor with the multiple large dogs tried to bring two of them into our yard, to meet our dog,and we politely declined. She did not want to take NO for an answer,and we felt uncomfortable. We saw another dog not on leash. The rules should apply to all dog owners,without making the persons who abide by the rules feel uncomfortable. We would gladly go back to this lovely home and wonderful location if it were not for the dog problem. Also wondering how crowded the private beach would be if all renters/owners were there at the same time. We were lucky to be the only ones at the beach most days and it was wonderful. The owners were attentive and communicated well.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

20 July 2019

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

Terrific place

Perfect for a large group or family looking to get away from it all!

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

13 June 2019

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

Wonderful location

Great hosts. Clean, well appointed property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen O N.

9 Sept 2018

Awesome

It was great in every way for a multi generational vacation: Close to lake Great view Plenty of area for the grandchildren to play Everything was provided. Plan to go next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

6 Sept 2018

My family’s every year journey!

This was our 2nd year enjoying this gem. You can’t beat the cozy atmosphere that this property has to offer. This home has became our go to every year. Thank you Eileen and Peter for letting us enjoy your home once again and for years to come.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donald E.

27 July 2018

Great vacation at Willoughby Lake

Enjoyed our stay very much. Cottage was clean and very well equipped for a very enjoyable stay. The expansive yard provided wonderful time to keep the grand kids occupied. Ability to use the camp fire provided opportunity for family to gather each evening. Access to private beach was good. Overall everyone had a fun time and we would highly recommended to others. Look forward to returning in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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2 bathrooms

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