Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Brandon, VT

Lake Dunmore5 min drive
Branbury State Park7 min drive
Green Mountain National Forest35 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

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

Very private 2-story lake front house fully equipped for swimming, kayaking, fishing and relaxing with the entire family. Large deck is perfect for morning coffee. Great screened-in porch with seating and a large picnic table for eating, late night card games, or simply enjoying the lake and mountain views. Dock includes a waterside deck area with railings, a larger extended deck for enjoying the sun and a floating swim raft (with ladder). Level backyard has 150 feet of unobstructed views. It also has a large gas grill and a small fire pit perfect for Smore’s and the occasional ghost story. The house comes with 2 kayaks, a rowboat with an electric motor , and a canoe. Life vests and paddles are included.
Spacious 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The Master Bedroom has a large queen size bed and a sitting area with an adjoining bath. The 2nd bedroom has 2 double beds and the 3rd bedroom (on the 1st floor) has 2 twin beds.
Fully equipped galley kitchen (with a 3 stool breakfast bar), a living room, and a kitchenette that seats 6. There is also a large picnic table on the porch that seats 8.
Living room also features wifi and TV.

Other Attractions:
Fern lake is a peaceful lake perfect for the family with children of all ages. The lake is small and does not allow boat speeds above 5mph.
5 miles from Lake Dunmore, where you can rent boats for more water activity, or grab a casual dinner or
8 miles from Middlebury and 5 miles from Brandon, VT for dining, shopping, antiquing and more.drinks.

Property manager

Colin and Susan Naughton

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brandon

Located in Brandon, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Neshobe Golf Club and Neshobe River Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Dunmore and Branbury State Park. Bulwagga Books & Gallery and Danforth Pewter are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Brandon, VT

What's nearby

Lake Dunmore - 5 min drive
Branbury State Park - 7 min drive
Middlebury College - 26 min drive
Green Mountain National Forest - 35 min drive
Fort Ticonderoga - 50 min drive

Getting around

Ticonderoga Station - 45 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Red Clover Ale - ‬12 min drive
‪Foley's Taco and Bean - ‬11 min drive
‪Paddlers Pub - ‬11 min drive
‪Cattails Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Cafe Provence - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lake Dunmore and within 6 miles (10 km) of Branbury State Park and Brandon Music. Neshobe Golf Club and Neshobe River Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Randy C., Missoula, MT USA

11 Oct 2023

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

Lovely and comfortable

Fern Lake is a small, hidden treasure conveniently located near Middlebury/Burlington to the north and Rutland to the south, with a scenic trip through one of the gaps access Mad River Valley. The area around the home is quite beautiful and is serene and comfortable. The house is nice - not luxurious but fully functional and easy to live in. The owners are very quick to communicate and attentive to whatever we needed to ask about. We loved morning coffee staring at the lake and evening conversation while sitting near the fire and staring at the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike D., Newtown, Pennsylvania

8 Oct 2023

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

Serene getaway

Beautiful lakefront property with a lot of character. View from the dock is picturesque

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Sept 2023

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

Great Vacation

What a wonderful week we had using the kayaks, fishing off the dock, hiking nearby and eating some delicious not your run of the mill food as recommended. The house was clean and comfortable and the best part was that the house was very private with full view of the lake. Thank you Colin and Susan for making this available and your quick responses to our questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

26 Aug 2023

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

Best week of the year!

Always beautiful. Great house and even better lake. Can't wait for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

6 June 2023

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

Perfect Escape

We spent 5 nights at Fern Lake and even though the weather was ‘iffy’ a couple of days we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The decks and docks are great, and the house is very, very comfortable and well appointed. We fished, kayaked a bit and enjoyed having our adult children visit us (we all live relatively nearby). We went to all our favorite restaurants in the area and did some cooking on the grill as well. We hiked to Silver Lake (from Goshen) for fishing and a picnic. Overall it was a top-notch experience and we’re hoping to return next year. Thank you, Colin and Susan, for a much needed and appreciated getaway!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

9 Oct 2022

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

A gem at Fern Lake

We can’t say enough great things about the property! Loved having access to the Lake and tried to swim but too cold! Fire pit was wonderful! Indoors was so cozy and clean and allowed us to feel at home. We’ll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

14 Sept 2022

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

Late summer at Fern Lake

This is a very quiet, private property with all the amenities we were looking for. Its location near Middlebury and the Silver Lake hiking trails was particularly favorable for us. Access to the lake for kayaking and swimming was perfect. The kitchen was adequately stocked, and we prepared nearly all our meals there. We had a very enjoyable time and thank the hosts for making their home available!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

3 Sept 2022

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

Forever our spot

This was our 2nd year renting this house and we hope to rent it forever. It is by far the best week of our life.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David J., Pennington, NJ

31 Aug 2022

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

Nice peaceful playce for 2 couples

This was a much larger house than the pictures let on! Very quiet community, only the occasional car could be heard at night. The views of the stars were wonderful and addictive. We spent most of our time on the deck by the dock and in the screened in porch at night just hanging out and quietly running some music. We really enjoyed our time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

27 Aug 2022

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

Lake Trip

Beautiful spot on the lake

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank and Eugenie C.

2 July 2022

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

Amazing views, swimming, fishing and very peaceful

We have been renting for 12 years now. This was by far the best place we have stayed. We enjoy the quiet lakes without big boats. Swimming and sitting on lawn or deck was just amazing. Sunrises were spectacular. Fishing was great. Cannot say enough about the communication of the landloard. Always replied back from emails in a quick response. Looking forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micheal S.

31 May 2022

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

Amazing Location, very peaceful

This was a great location on a very peaceful lake with amazing views. It was wonderful to fall asleep seeing the mountains in the distance and waking up to the geese on the water. Coffee on the deck or on the docks was a great way to start the day! Conveniently located to Middlebury and Salisbury, where we spent most of our time when we were not at the house. Wonderful experience, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

20 Oct 2021

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

Amazing

Beautiful property on Fern Lake. Magnificent views, gorgeous walks all around. And we were able to watch two Red Sox ALCS games!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

9 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful lake house!

The photos do not do justice to how large this house is! The house was very spacious and clean. The master is extremely large with a decent-sized bathroom as well. The lake and the dock area are absolutely spectacular. The house is also equipped with large windows everywhere, so you get a beautiful view of the lake no matter where you are sitting in the house. Some of the photos are outdated a bit, however, the photos show the sliding door within the master bedroom, however, the sliding door is in fact in the kitchen leading out to a newer deck, and the master now has a large picture-view window showing the lake (a much better arrangement actually). We did not use the kayaks as we had an infant with us, but they were readily available to use. The owners provided a very detailed list of many things to do in the area, including nearby restaurants, places to get coffee, etc., which was extremely helpful. The screened-in porch is also a plus to enjoy the evening without bugs. There were only 3 of us, but this would a great rental for extended family as there are ample beds and seating for everyone. The Junction Deli is a quick (and scenic) drive which serves great coffee and breakfast sandwiches. The check-in process was very easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on Fern Lake

The house is large and well-equipped. I think it has been renovated recently with terrific results. The decks, with colorful Adirondack chairs, enable a feeling of calm, solitude, beauty and peace. I thoroughly enjoyed my week there!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Carol K.

22 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not as good as it looks

Positives: There is a beautiful lake, view, and dock. The kayaks are fun and easy to launch. The kitchen, living room, and master bedroom are decently furnished and functional. The back deck is new. Negatives: The screened porch is dirty, badly furnished, and has nasty screens and doors that give a terrible first impression. This is the entry because the real front door doesn't work. The faucet on one bathroom sink sprays water and cannot be used. The grill was so dirty we could not use it and the lighter did not work. The outside was littered with junk chairs and empty barrels. The teflon on all the non-stick pans was scraped and pitted, leaving a real health hazard. All of these things could be fixed with a small investment by the owners and give guests a much better experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

28 Aug 2021

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

Perfection!

The week was better than I ever could have expected. Privacy galore. Really perfect place to unwind and disconnect.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

21 Aug 2021

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

Awesome house and lake

Awesome house and lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

8 Aug 2021

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

Love this place! So quiet and peaceful

Everything went smoothly!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

B N., Milton

31 July 2021

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Beautiful Lakefront Getaway!

We had a wonderful family vacation on Fern Lake. The water was so clean, clear & warm! We made full use of the all the boats and the boys really got into fishing. I couldn’t get over how quiet and peaceful it was. And there are beautiful green mountain view’s. The house is spacious and clean - we preferred to be outside, but very comfortable when indoors. Looking forward to our next visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

11 July 2021

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

Wonderful, relaxing week on Fern Lake

A wonderful property for a relaxing vacation on lovely, quiet Fern Lake. The house has everything. From reading in the Adirondack chairs on the new deck overlooking the lake to the kayaks and canoe for leisurely paddles on the lake this is a perfect place to get away from it all. The spacious, bright and well stocked kitchen is just right, with the breakfast bar looking out over the lake a great spot to enjoy a long cup of coffee. The wonderful smell of the pine wainscoting and flooring in the dining and living room brings back fond memories of childhood vacations. A perfect Vermont get away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

3 July 2021

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

A wonderful stay!

Our group of 6 (4 adults, 2 teens) loved this property! It was clean and comfortable, with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. We LOVED the porch with its views of the lake, and we all enjoyed swimming and kayaking. Colin was super easy to contact and was very quick answering any questions we had.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather’s C.

24 June 2021

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

Peaceful and relaxing

After a year of being in the thick of it with COVID this is exactly what we needed! Quiet, serene and peaceful. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Being able to bring out dog made it that much better. Can’t wait to book it again!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cori H.

20 June 2021

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

Fantastic

We just had the best week at quiet Fern Lake! The house , with many recent upgrades not depicted in the pictures, was very comfortable! The kitchen had everything we needed (bring a knife ) for preparing meals. The views (best on the lake) from the dock were a great way to start and end each day. I’m glad we brought out binoculars to eagle watch in the evening. The screened porch, deck and kayaks were used daily after exploring the surrounding area. There are many great hikes and sites to see. The owner, Colin, provides a detailed list on things to do and see. He is very responsive and will answer any questions you may have. Overall, a fabulous spot that we hope to visit again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021