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Enjoy the panoramic view of the water from the living room.

Summertime dining on the deck overlooking the water.

Just step out the door and swim, boat or fish from your private dock.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Wilmington, VT

Lake Raponda1 min walk
The Art of Humor Gallery11 min drive
Mount Snow21 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)79 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We had another wonderful time on the lake kayaking with our kayaks, reading and talking with our family.

Peter j.

Oct 16, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront Lake Raponda Vacation Paradise

The perfect New England vacation paradise is yours when you enjoy this very special lakefront vacation home on beautiful Lake Raponda in Wilmington, Vermont, and only minutes from scenic Mt. Snow. Set on one of the prettiest and southern-most lakes in Vermont, a Lake Raponda vacation means you will be vacationing while others are still driving. Enjoy the panoramic lake view from the living room, watch the bald eagle circle the lake, or head out the door and enjoy your private dock for swimming in the fresh clean water. Pick delicious wild blueberries from our bushes. Or spend your days kayaking (provided free of charge on-site).

Note, that this house is on the water not just lake view and has its own private shoreline and dock!*

At night, light a fire in the fireplace and cook a meal in the full kitchen. Dine at the large dining table or eat out on the deck after barbecuing. Either way, your meal will have a view to remember. When it’s time for bed you will appreciate the premium mattresses on the beds and you will wake up saying that you never slept so well.

You will never want to leave this beautiful home,, but when you do you will be just minutes from galleries, shopping, the weekend flea market, and Vermont’s famous antiquing. Just minutes from the world famous Marlboro Music Festival, and you will also find fine dining and casual eateries.

Don't miss the fall foliage season for a blaze of New England color!

Please note that there are no winter rentals.

*(Not suited for people with limited mobility. There are lots of stairs both inside and outside the house, and the path down to the water is dirt and an uneven surface. )

Property manager

David

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Wilmington Vacation Rental Cabin | 3BR | 1.5BA | 1,008 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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

About the area

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Art of Humor Gallery and Jim McGrath Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Buzzy Park and Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wilmington, VT

What's nearby

Lake Raponda - 1 min walk
The Art of Humor Gallery - 11 min drive
Mount Snow Golf Course - 18 min drive
The Hermitage Golf Club - 20 min drive
Mount Snow - 21 min drive

Getting around

Brattleboro Station - 37 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
‪Snow Republic Brewery - ‬14 min drive
‪Village Roost - ‬12 min drive
‪Creemee Stand - ‬11 min drive
‪Valley View Saloon - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lake Raponda Vacation Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lake Raponda Vacation Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Lake Raponda Vacation Paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Lake Raponda Vacation Paradise located?

This family-friendly Wilmington holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Raponda, Hogback Mountain Conservation Area and The Art of Humor Gallery. Buzzy Park and South Main Street are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Peter j.

16 Oct 2023

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

Lake Raponda 2023

We had another wonderful time on the lake kayaking with our kayaks, reading and talking with our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent s.

2 Aug 2023

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My yearly dream week in VT

Clean, private, perfect location

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

8 July 2023

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Relaxing and Fun Getaway

The house has a beautiful view of the lake from the living room window and it was very comfortable. We settled in quickly. It was fun and relaxing to kayak, swim and fish on the lake. The decks were good spaces to read, eat and look down at the water. The ping pong table was a great added entertainment. David was very helpful and responsive with information. And if you do venture out, check out the flea market, Art of Humor Gallery, Wahoo's for shakes, Anchor restaurant for dinner, Haystack Golf Course, MHCA Dover Cinema and Arts for a movie and Dot's for breakfast.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara A., Arlington, MA

4 Aug 2022

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Great house on a beautiful lake

We loved our stay here. The bathrooms are small and there’s nothing fancy, but it’s a wonderful house with a sunken living room and a dining room above, looking out over the lake. Wonderful views where we ate, played games and read books by the huge windows. The decks are lovely too and it’s a homey, happy place. There are enough boats for everyone to go out on the lake together, and it was a treat having direct lake access. There’s also a trail right near the house so between boating, swimming and walking, one could easily never use a car! We went here after I concluded cancer treatment and it was the perfect place to celebrate and relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta D.

25 July 2022

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Great place on Lake Raponda

David's property is a gem on Lake Raponda. We love the area and have visited for many years. This is our 2nd year at David's home. We love being on the lake and the property is as listed. We will certainly be back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

14 July 2022

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First family lake house trip

The house was clean, well stocked and was homey. There are a lot of stairs going into the house and down to the dock which we knew but didn’t know the hike to get to the house. Also it was inconvenient because you needed to use the key to open multiple doors in the house. But overall it was a great place to stay. There were a lot of outside areas to sit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter j.

2 July 2022

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Wonderful Raponda

First rate cottage, dock, boats, and swimming.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

15 Oct 2021

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Lake Raponda 3 BR

Great spot! This lake front house is clean, well appointed and comfortable not fancy. The view to the east is beautiful and the lake is clear. Kayaks and canoe provided with life jackets. This was our second visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan N.

9 Oct 2021

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Peaceful and Pretty

We loved this place on beautiful, quiet Lake Raponda! The house itself was perfect for us, had most everything we needed already there, well-stocked, views, activity (boats and accessories, books and ping ping!). Especially enjoyed having coffee in front of the fireplace looking out at the lake (windows could have been cleaner) and canoeing at any time of the day you almost have the whole lake to yourself! Enjoyed the area also. Wilmington and Brattleboro have good restaurants, rail-trails and hiking. Talking about renting here again! One thing I would add to your description of the place is the steepness of the stairs from the driveway down to the house. Anyone with mobility or health issues may find that climb challenging.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

7 Aug 2021

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Beautiful house on the lake

Our family of four enjoyed at our stay at this property quite a bit. The walk down to the lake is steep but worth it, as the dock and canoe/paddleboat/kayaks gave us a lot of enjoyment over our visit. The house itself was compact but immaculate. We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

sylvester m.

31 July 2021

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quiet and snug

Loved the home. had everything we needed for our stay. path from the house to the dock could be improved. We really enjoyed our stay, so quiet, so peaceful, and loved the sound of the loons. Would rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta D.

18 July 2021

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Great place on Lake Raponda

Very nice house right on the lake. The house is lovelier than the photos depict. The house is well-stocked with pans, plates, cutlery, etc. if you wanted to cook. We love visiting Wilmington and we were so excited to find this treasure directly on Lake Raponda. There aren't many rentals on the lake. The view is beautiful and direct access is exactly what we wanted. The owner has multiple kayaks, life vests, and a paddle boat for use. There are many stairs and the pitch of the property leading to the water is a workout. This place is a gem. We will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

21 Sept 2020

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Great location

Very nice clean house. Comfortable. Many steps to house and lake. Owner responsive when shower was broken. Beautiful lake. Great location. Would come back. Just wish you didn’t have to climb so many stairs

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sylva P., New York , NY

29 July 2020

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Perfect relaxing vacation by the lake

This was a dream vacation. The property is well situated on Raponda lake . The house had everything we needed . We enjoyed morning sunshine on the lake deck , kayaking and swimming in this pristine lake. We explore near by hikes - especially enjoyed primitive hike which starts very close to the house. Evening were spent on terrace, grilling and enjoying the view. David made sure that everything was ready for our arrival.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter j.

28 Oct 2019

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Lake Raponda cottage

It was in great shape and very well provisioned. Having to take our own sheets, pillow cases, towels would have made traveling there by plane problematic. Since we drove it was not a problem for us. We look forward to renting it again. The property owner was very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

5 Sept 2016

Fabulous right on the lake!

We stayed at this well equipped, clean home and had a grand time. The west side of the lake had very little travel on the road making for a nice quite atmosphere. The lake is very quite and also friendly, I struck up quite a few conversations with the locals. The lake water was crystal clear and inviting!The house had plenty of boats to keep us paddling and the ping pong table was also a lot of fun. We were happy to see and hear a family of Loons everyday and also were treated to a pair of barred owls calling back to one another one evening.There was hardly any light pollution which made stargazing terrific. Every night I saw at least three shooting stars. The house is off the beaten path but a short drive away to the little town of Wilmington, were you can find fabulous restaurants, The Anchor or the Roadhouse were our favorites plus lots of gift shopping as well as some really great artists. There are also miles upon miles of hiking trails to wander! I can't say enough how great this house and its location were! I'll be back for sure!

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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur M.

25 July 2013

perfect private get away

gorgeous private home , right on the water , we had a very relaxing week , the lake is beautiful , very quiet , nice warm clean water for swimming , gorgeous view of the lake from the living room , beautiful views from all the decks the house has everything you need and wilmington is a very nice small town , nice people , we had the very best time

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

10/10 Excellent

15 Mar 2010

My family had such a wond...

My family had such a wonderful time at your magical get-away. We were very taken with the beautiful lake, which we swam in everyday, and the house which was so inviting.

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

10/10 Excellent

14 Mar 2010

We had a lovely week in J...

We had a lovely week in July. The lake was beautiful, and we enjoyed canoeing and paddling. The water was refreshing, but warm enough for great swimming. The house was very comfortable, and well equipped. The lake views were mesmerizing. Very quiet and private.

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

10/10 Excellent

14 Mar 2010

A spacious property obvio...

A spacious property obviously lovingly planned and built. Very well equipped too. We enjoyed reading by the lakeside and paddling around by canoe. And there were long, family evenings indoors with music and jigsaws. Much recommended.

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

10/10 Excellent

14 Mar 2010

We stayed here on a beaut...

We stayed here on a beautiful, warm fall weekend and had a great time! The house was immaculate and comfortable and exceeded our expectations. Such a peaceful place - the perfect getaway, I imagine, at anytime of year. I'd gladly recommend this house to anyone but hope it doesn't get too popular so we don't have to fight for a reservation!

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia C., Darien.CT

14 Mar 2010

My family and I had a won...

My family and I had a wonderful time at this lake front property. Beautiful view from the big picture livingroom. The house is cute and charming. A nice canoe ride on the lake (provided) or just sitting on the decks enjoying the view. The house has everything you need. Even a ping pong table which my kids enjoyed. We would definitly return next year.

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

10/10 Excellent

14 Mar 2010

We had a great time on ou...

We had a great time on our vacation and visit to this house. The setting is beautiful and the view out the large front windows of the lake is terrific. Nice size lake if you like quiet, as there were only about 3 active speedboats during our weeklong stay, with mostly canoes, kayaks and even a sailboat or two. The public beach on the opposite side of the lake is really nice too. The nearby towns are very quaint and we enjoyed visiting them as well. We would definitely return.

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

10/10 Excellent

14 Mar 2010

The house and its surroun...

The house and its surroundings are absolutely wonderful. This is a lovely, quiet setting and an extremely comfortable house. Thank you for renting it.