Ludlow-Historic Charm, Lake Rescue, Pet Friendly

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Enjoy southern Vermont's fall foliage on Lake Rescue. Classic farmhouse for 8.

Classic Vermont Farmhouse on Lake Rescue
Built in 1900- Sleeps 8, Pet Friendly

1 flat acre w/ views, fire pit, parking, lake access, kayaks, close to village

Charming, light-filled great room with original beams, wood floors.

Dining table for 8, island seating for 2, lounge area w/ loveseat, chairs.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Ludlow, VT

Lake Rescue

1 min walk

Green Mountain Sugar House

17 min walk

Echo Lake

3 min drive

Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)

28 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Built in 1900, our charming farmhouse is the ideal location for ALL seasonal pursuits in Southern Vermont with Lake Rescue in our backyard!

Only four miles to village of Ludlow with great shopping, restaurants, Okemo Mountain Resort base lodge. The newly expanded Jackson Gore Resort is only 1.5 away. Nearby, Weston is known for its performing arts scene and the famous Vermont Country Store. Drive to Woodstock in less than an hour to enjoy the beauty of Quechee Gorge, tour the world-renowned Simon Pearce glass factory and enjoy dinner/drinks at the historic Woodstock Inn (where we were engaged-just a hint for the romantics!) Manchester is only an hour away with world-class outlet shopping and fine dining. The University of Vermont and the hipster paradise that is Burlington, on beautiful Lake Champlain, is an easy day trip and is 2.5 hrs. away.

Our home is located on a historic scenic highway and we have lake access to Lake Rescue. A shared community dock is yards off our back yard and guests have use of the dock, waterfront seating area and boats (single kayak, double kayak, four person paddle boat.)

We welcome you and your family to enjoy the quiet beauty of Vermont in our historic, updated home. Pets considered for additional fee. No additional charge for cleaning.

Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax License: MRT-10970593-001

Property manager

Carolyn and Dave Kilgus

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Parking available

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

$125 fee per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Dogs are welcome but we respectfully request that they are crated if they can not be supervised. There is an additional $125 pet fee, per pet.

No groups larger than 8 as per town zoning, no parties/events, no smoking, no candles.

See guestbook. Upon checkout put all used linens and towels in laundry room. Remove food you brought in. Dishes in dishwasher. Garbage/Recycling out

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

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

Ludlow

Located in Ludlow, this farm stay is on the waterfront. Calvin Coolidge Homestead and Calvin Coolidge Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Rescue and Echo Lake. Green Mountain Sugar House and The Ice House Ice Skating are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ludlow, VT

What's nearby

Lake Rescue - 1 min walk
Fox Run Golf Course - 6 min drive
Jackson Gore Parking - 6 min drive
Buttermilk Falls - 6 min drive
Okemo Mountain Resort - 7 min drive

Getting around

Rutland Station - 36 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Goodman's American Pie - ‬6 min drive
‪DJ'S Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Tom's Loft Tavern - ‬7 min drive
‪Roundhouse - ‬6 min drive
‪The Waffle Cabin - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ludlow-Historic Charm, Lake Rescue, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Ludlow-Historic Charm, Lake Rescue, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ludlow-Historic Charm, Lake Rescue, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ludlow-Historic Charm, Lake Rescue, Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this farm stay is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Rescue and Green Mountain Sugar House. Echo Lake and Camp Plymouth State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ronald L.

11 Oct 2023

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

Authentic farm house convenient to ludlow

Farm house is the real deal certainly has to be one of the oldest in the area and has the features we’d hoped for - real beams, wide plank floors, doors and trim. Well maintained and clean. Short walk to the lake if you are up for a stroll. Kitchen recently done. Like many older homes its set close to the road. Convenient to ludlow.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael A.

1 Sept 2022

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

Our Lake Vacation

We enjoyed staying at house. Perfect location to the dock. The house was VERY WELL STOCKED. I brought a lot of our own stuff but never needed it. The owners were very responsive to any questions I had and very thorough. I would highly recommend this property for your next stay. We can't wait to go back!!!!! The Allderige Family

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

21 July 2022

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

Wonderful vacation home

Having vacationed on Lake Rescue - in this same home several years ago (different owners) we are familiar with the area and love it. This home is an antique farmhouse with attached barn. Dave and Carolyn’s attention to details for improvements is excellent. The kitchen is remodeled with very nice appliances. Cabinets are so well stocked with cookware, bakeware, kitchen tools, utensils, steak knives, mixing bowls, storage containers! I have always packed up half my own kitchen with items such as these having found them to be of poor quality or not in the kitchen at all in our rental. We literally needed nothing. Bedding, mattresses, towels, are new(er) and of nice quality. Again, I needed none of what I had packed. They even have beach towels available. They have signage (small, respectful “hints) posted indicating appliance instruction, light switches etc and a book with detailed descriptions including a “checkout checklist” that I found very detailed and helpful. We spent our time boating, swimming and just plain relaxing. We dined on the deck. We hope to return next year!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Oct 2021

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

A wonderful home !

The house and property are very nice. Very New England - old building carefully updated. Short walk downhill to the lake. Kayaking on the lake was excellent in mid-October - quiet and peaceful. Very fine bedrooms and bathrooms. The jetted tub was a treat! The kitchen was new and well stocked. We appreciated the cable TV and WIFI. The owners were terrific! They found our lost key and mailed it back to us. We would definitely return to this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby A., Vermont

22 Aug 2021

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

Loved it so much we came back!

We stayed here last year during the height of feeling nervous about COVID. The large, well-laid out house allowed our 2 families to have enough room to separate. We came back this year and the host had responded to some of our feedback (drying rack!). The house has beautiful, antique finishes, but all the comfort of a modern property. (Beautiful kitchen, big TV, jacuzzi tub.) The shared dock is no big deal and our crew had a great time swimming and boating. Carolyn is VERY responsive via text-- made it feel like we were staying at a friend's place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., Collegeville, PA, USA

31 July 2021

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

The house is roomy, and the kitchen is beautiful. The beds were very comfortable. There are many fun

We loved the lake and house. We hope to return!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B., Annandale, VA USA

13 July 2021

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

A beautiful piece of Americana

What a wonderful piece of history … post and beam construction, beautiful antique furnishings … and the perfect touch of modern amenities. The sylvan setting was idyllic and the lake so peaceful in the morning … and filled with laughter in the afternoon. Thank you Dave and Carolyn!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marli D., Sunnyside, NY

13 July 2021

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

great farmhouse in Ludlow

Our family had a wonderful stay at Carolyn & Dave's home. Carolyn was super responsive and stayed in touch the whole time to make sure we got settled in ok. The house was very clean and well stocked. The lake/dock is a short walk from the house down the hill and was great to relax at. Overall we had a great time & would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Minnie T.

9 Sept 2020

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

Cozy lakehouse vacation

Dave and Carolyn's house was the perfect LDW getaway. Our group of 5 (plus baby and 2 dogs) had plenty of room to spread out. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake, hiking Okemo, and grilling/cooking meals at the house. The house is incredibly well-equipped compared to many rentals we've stayed at - tons of towels, paper products, and kitchen basics (and a well stocked game closet!). As some reviewers have mentioned, a few of the beds could use upgrading but seems like those are in the process of being replaced. Communication was very good throughout the stay. Recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Margaux G., Jersey City

31 Aug 2020

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

lovely weeklong VT getaway!

dave and carolyn's farmhouse is beautiful and charming! we had an absolutely wonderful time with our 2 girls and our friends and their 2 boys swimming, kayaking, hiking, swinging on the tire swing (a big hit!) and making s'mores over the campfire. everything was clean and well-appointed, and the hosts were very communicative. 2 things to note: 1. the house is right next to the road as many VT farmhouses are, so there is quite a bit of early morning traffic noise if you're sleeping in one of the front bedrooms, but a white noise machine and earplugs solved that after the first night. (it might be nice to provide both of those for guests!) blackout curtains in the downstairs front bedroom would also be nice as it's fairly bright. 2. the lake is a little further away than i understood from the listing and photos, but it didn't bother the kids at all. overall: highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

11 Aug 2020

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

Lovely house, wonderful lake

The house is charming and comfortable, and fans in every room kept us comfortable on a few unusually warm days. The lake was refreshing but not too cold. Plenty of nearby hiking trails and waterfalls and swimming holes as well.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nina F., Troy, NY, USA

21 July 2019

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

Lovely week on Lake Rescue

We had a very pleasant week in Carolyn and Dave's beautifully appointed farmhouse in Ludlow. There was plenty of room for our family group of five adults and two kids to sleep comfortably in the four bedrooms, gather for meals in the great room, and spread out when we needed some quiet time. The kitchen is newly renovated and well stocked for cooking. The house is not air conditioned but has a fan in every room, so we were comfortable except on the hottest night of our stay. The house is right on Route 100, and there was traffic noise at times. Access to the lake is down a short path from the back yard. We were told that the dock is shared by eight households, but we only encountered one other person the whole time we were there. The lake is shallow at the entry point, so it was suitable for the little ones, and the water was clean and refreshing. We made one visit to Camp Plymouth State Park, a few miles north, which has a sandy beach, a playground, and hiking trails. Thank you, Carolyn and Dave, for making your home a welcoming retreat with everything needed for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

john f.

26 Feb 2019

Perfect

Property is very clean, warm and spacious. Very close to Okemo / Ludlow. Owners very helpful. Really enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn and Dave Kilgus

We were married thirty years ago near Ludlow so Vermont holds a special place in our hearts.
Since 2019, we have enjoyed sharing our farmhouse with respectful guests who appreciate it's history and charm. We take pride in ownership, cleanliness, and communication.

Why they chose this property

Our home was built in 1900 and has vintage Vermont charm as well as easy access to the best year-round activities Vermont has to offer: ski, swim, enjoy spectacular fall foliage and the resort village of Ludlow.

What makes this property unique

Location-location-location! Our home is nestled on one level acre. Drive right out our flat driveway and get to Okemo and Jackson Gore in under 5 minutes. Shop and dine in the village of Ludlow, only four miles away. Walk a few steps down to Lake Rescue from our backyard (close enough to run back to the house if you need a snack or a bathroom); there is a shared dock and shoreline water access for children. From our side yard you can see the mountains in front of you and the lake behind you-the best of both worlds!