Vermont Cottage Amherst Lake & Sanctuary - Plymouth

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Inside, you'll find the kind of cottage that is becoming harder and harder to find. This has been a family place for more than 90 years, cared for by generations who chose to preserve its character rather than modernize it beyond recognition. We are its current caretakers, doing our best to honor what came before us while sharing it with others who appreciate places with history and soul.

The cottage is intentionally rustic and full of personality. It hasn't been stripped of its quirks or transformed into a generic vacation rental. Instead, we've embraced the charm of the 1940s and 1950s, preserving the nooks, crannies, built-ins, and unexpected details that make old cottages so memorable.

You'll find a colorful mix of antiques, vintage pieces, modern comforts, and artwork by local Vermont artists. Every room tells a little piece of the cottage's story. Nothing is perfect, and that's part of its appeal. It feels collected over generations rather than purchased from a catalog.

The heart of the cottage is the open living area, where exposed beams, a brick fireplace, and views of the lake through the screened porch invite you to slow down. On cool Vermont evenings, a fire crackling in the fireplace can make the whole room feel like a step back in time.

Operating a boutique cottage like this takes considerably more effort than a typical rental, but preserving its character matters to us. We could make it easier, simpler, and more modern. Instead, we've chosen to keep the things that make it special. We hope that when you stay here, you feel less like a customer and more like a temporary steward of a place that has been loved by families, friends, and generations of summer visitors for nearly a century.

$SAVE: No booking fees! Inquire about further discounts.

Generous Premium Amenities:
• 4 bedrooms with upscale bedding & 3 bathrooms with premium amenities
• Hot tub under a covered porch
• Fireplace & Fire Pit with wood
• Grills with propane & charcoal
• Volleyball Court
• Ping Pong Table
• Basketball Hoop
• Fishing & Boating
• Private Beach
• Canoe & Peddelboat


Between Okemo & Killington ski & golf areas- 15 minutes either way.

Cute New England towns to explore & shop! Ludlow.Woodstock.Weston.Chester.

Dog-friendly. Dogs are accepted on a case-by-case basis. There is a dog fee.

Infants & children need to be pre-approved. We mainly cater to adult getaways.

Check out all our guides on this site for things to do and places to go. Keep scrolling!

LOCATION: Convenient lake area cottage at Lake Amherst & Sanctuary for a fantastic view overlooking the entire lake. The valley features 5 lakes. Lake Echo, south of us, features a lovely state park. There are great hiking trails and swimming holes to explore. It is 2 1/2 hours from Boston, 4 hours from NYC, and 20 minutes to GMHA, VT Route 100, autumn foliage, world-class skiing, Killington, Okemo, and Ascutney. WIFI. Hip local dining in Ludlow & Killington, art galleries, hiking, tubing, fishing, local breweries, Crowley Cheese Factory, Plymouth Artisan Cheese Factory, apple orchards, maple syrup farms, biking, calm rivers, lakes & beaches, Plymouth State Park, Coolidge Homestead, Quechee Gorge, Billings-Marsh-Rockefeller Farm & Museum, Vermont Institute Natural Sciences (VINS), King Arthur Flour Co, Vermont Salvage & scenic Woodstock, Weston, Chester. Accommodations- Something different.......A step back in time!

Equidistant between Killington & Okemo Mt ski areas- 15 minutes in either direction.

Ludlow is 10 minutes away. Woodstock, Weston, and Chester are all 30 minutes away.

LAKE~About: We are at the sanctuary at the end of the lake, where you will see waterfowl of all types. We provide a canoe and a pedal boat to access our floating dock and explore coves, rock ledges, and deeper lake areas. Boat rentals (extra boats) are available during the summer. Please inquire.

BEFORE BOOKING ~ Please review this entire site for descriptions and terms before booking. A booking request indicates that you have read, understand, and agree to the terms, including purchasing travel insurance and accepting our refund policy. If you have questions, please ask before requesting to book. We will be happy to answer and assist. Please see Rules at the end.

CONTACT US:

Email us at vermontcottage@gmail.com OR Call/text us at 802-356-4712; texting is the fastest way.

Cash discounts are available! Just ask us!

GUEST OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT - All rental transactions are held accountable to the Guest Occupancy Agreement between the guest and the owner. It outlines check-in and check-out times, recycling requirements/laws, cancellation policy, emergency procedures, Acts of God regarding the cottage itself, and things you must know for a healthy, safe, and easy stay. The contract is attached, and we ask that it be returned via e-mail or snail mail before your stay. The owner may cancel the rental at the owner's discretion if the terms are not met. Trip insurance is strongly encouraged and recommended.

Rental Payment Policy & Cancellation Policy Details

• If paying with a credit card, 50% of the total payment is immediately due upon booking. The remaining
50% is due 90 days before commencement. If less than 90 days until the commencement of the stay, the full
amount is immediately due.

• If paying by check or cash for a discount, a $200 non-refundable fee (we will invoice you) is required to
hold the dates. The $200 will be applied to the total amount due. If less than 90 days from
commencement, payment must be paid within 5 days, along with this signed Guest Occupancy Agreement.

• No substitutions/trade-ins of dates. Dates are final and binding.

• No refunds for extra guest(s) charges if they do not stay.

• Trip insurance- Houfy offers insurance plans. Also, please check your credit card to see if you have trip cancellation
or interruption insurance. As part of this Agreement, purchasing trip insurance is highly encouraged. Please
carefully read the fine print of your insurance policy.

• Canceled bookings will receive a refund minus $200 cancellation + any credit card fees IF canceled 120
or more days from the commencement of the stay. If cancellation is between 179-31 days from the
commencement date, AND the property can be re-rented for that same time, a $500 cancellation fee plus
cc fees apply. Cancellations made less than 30 days in advance will not receive a refund due to short notice. Upon
notice of the desired cancellation, we will remove you from the calendar and reopen it in good faith effort to re-rent.

• Refunds are only issued if there is a Vermont state-mandated evacuation or travel ban in our area.

• All rental agreements are final and binding.

• Please read the RULES section - keep scrolling.

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Alecia & John