Vermont Cottage Amherst Lake & Sanctuary - Plymouth

Step back in time in this 1930s-era cottage. Modern creature comforts, accommodating 1-14 guests. At Vermont Cottage we are the de facto setting for family gatherings, reunions, staff retreats, girlfriend getaways, fishing trips, and celebratory weeks. This lake cottage will draw you in, and wrap you up so you wont want to leave! You will make memories of warm summer days lounging, kayaking on the lake by day, ... campfires by night. We are located in a valley that features 5 lakes. Lake Echo south of us features a wonderful state park. Explore these interesting lakes, swimming holes, & hiking trails!

“Nothing has been overlooked in this beautiful, fascinating, and extremely charming house.

Go take a look at the pictures....... and then come back and read more!
Contact the owner and ask questions. Email the owner at vermontcottage@gmail.com

Outdoor Summer Features Memorial Day ~ Labor Day:
• Fire-pit outside
• Gas & charcoal grills
• Large screened-in porch
• Private beach
• Private dock
• Floating dock
• Boat & Floats- 1 canoe, and 1 paddleboat included.
• Volleyball court
• Ping Pong Table
• Croquet
• Badminton
• Bocci Ball
• Basketball hoop on the garage
• Wiffleball
• Fishing
• Kayak rentals available. We will arrange and have them ready and waiting for you.

Indoor Features & Entertainment:
• 1 smart TV in the main living room and 1 smart TV in the main bedroom
• Wireless Internet
• Great cell phone reception
• Washer/dryer/ironing boards
• Down pillows, comforters, and extra bedding for your convenience
• Living room with fireplace
• Kitchen geared towards Foodies
• Spice cabinet with all the basics. Its a shared take it & leave it system. Use your own discretion.

Close-by:
• Camp Plymouth State Park
• Coolidge State Park
• Hike & play on Okemo or Killington ~15 minutes to either.
• Shop & site see Woodstock 30 minutes away
• Browse & shop Ludlow 10 minutes away
• Day Trip excursions outlined in our guest folder ~ never be bored!

What our guests have said:
Its like renting an entire bed & breakfast for yourself!
They just dont build them like this anymore.
All we had to do was show up.
A true gem!
This is a fantastic house!
We LOVED it!
Let us know if you want to sell.
Perfect for our family reunion.
The location is fantastic...
Perfect for our wedding!
I must have said I love this house 50 times!

This is it. The cottage is a relaxing, calming place. It has many must-have conveniences with high-quality creature comforts because it needs to be THAT special place. You will love entertaining at the cottage because there is plenty of room for everyone.

Off-Season we accommodate smaller groups. Flexible floor plans. Discounts possible. Prices will vary, please inquire. We recommend this option for groups of up to 14. Makes a vacation very affordable.

More about the cottage-
Perks - Huge screened-in porch overlooking the lake, screened-in sleeping porch overlooking the lake, modern unpretentious creature comforts, generous amenities, well organized, well stocked, allows dogs, private beach, two docks, comes with a canoe and a paddleboat, volleyball court, ping pong table, lawn games......

Bedrooms - This immaculate cottage rental offers six bedrooms + a summer sleeping porch.
The master #1 bedroom comes with a king-size bed, #2 comes with a queen-size bed, #3 a queen bed, #4 a double-size bed. Upstairs: #5 a king-size bed, #6 a queen-size bed, #7 a screened-in sleeping porch with two double beds. There are four bathrooms.

Kitchen - The full kitchen is geared towards foodies, offering guests plenty of luxury amenities. For coffee fanatics, this rental offers a Keurig, a Cuisinart Drip, a French Press, Italian press, Chemex, and a coffee grinder. Additionally, guests will have plenty of cooking utensils and dishware. Plenty of state-of-the-art appliances including, a dishwasher, ice maker, and a pantry. There is a kitchenette upstairs with a full-sized refrigerator and stove.

The land is equidistant between Killington and Okemo, Vermont by historic route 100. Overlooking the entire length of Lake Amherst in Plymouth, Vermont the cottage has beautiful views and is in a great location. There is a spacious yard, a flat and grassy space for kids to play, and a volleyball court. Guests will also enjoy having a large screened-in front porch overlooking the lake!

The area - is packed with fun things to do such as shopping in beautiful Woodstock, skiing/hiking at either Killington or Okemo, Long Trail Brewery lunches, tours & samples at the Plymouth Cheese Factory, and trips to Buttermilk Falls to name only a few. Harrys is our favorite restaurant and is less than 12 minutes down the road. Check out our guides here and our FB pages for the latest updates of things to do and places not to miss: Vermont Cottage or Lake Amherst Vermont Cottage or GlampCampVermont and Vermont Cottage on Instagram. Please view our guides on this site!

Extras- Dog fee, hot tub is optional in hot weather and there is a separate fee, kayak rentals available.

Summary - Quaint cozy 1930s era cottage updated and maintained in a boutique style for its true charm. The cottage is not a cookie-cutter trendy design, but rather old-time charm that is unique for its pairings of old and new. Quirks are included at no extra charge! All you will need are your clothes and food.
July & August the entire cottage must be rented. From September 10- May 15 we offer up the cottage with varying options to rent to suit your needs. Seasonal times and restrictions do apply.

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BEFORE BOOKING property, please read entire site and verify owner identity.
Please preview this entire site for terms before booking. A request to book indicates that you have read, understand, and agree to the terms including buying travel insurance and our refund policy. If you have questions, please ask before requesting to book. We will be happy to answer and assist.
Calendar updated weekly.

GUEST OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT - All rental transactions are held accountable to the Guest Occupancy Agreement between guest and owner. It outlines check-in and -out times, recycling requirements/laws, cancellation policy, emergency procedures, Acts of God etc. Owner will contact guest to fill out the contract. The contract will be mailed to the guest and we ask it be returned via e-mail or snail mail within 3-7 days. The rental may be cancelled by the owner at owners discretion if terms are not met. Trip insurance is strongly encouraged and recommended.

No booking fees! Need a payment plan? Talk to us. Talk directly with the owner! 802-558-0040. Dog friendly......Woof! Cash discount! Vacation in Vermont! Owner by e-mail: vermontcottage@gmail.com and mention Houfy.
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Alecia & John