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Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage


Centrally located in the heart of Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom, The Honeymoon Cottage is the ideal place for couples, honeymooners, hiking/kayaking and biking adventures, fishing and more!

The Honeymoon Cottage was built at the dead end of a dirt road as a guesthouse in 1930 as part of a resort along the lines of the Patrick Swayze Dirty Dancing movie, in which people from away would rent a cottage with access to a mess hall, roller rink, tennis courts and of course the beach.

Only vestiges remain with the kind of privacy, views and open space that you would expect. Many of the larger houses were torn down, including the main house to the Honeymoon Cottage in 2018.

The Honeymoon Cottage is the very last cottage at the dead end of a quiet dirt road with spacious grounds and the best views in the whole association. We may rebuild the main house some day, but right now we love the large lot and privacy!

Named The Honeymoon Cottage because of it's doll house look, diminutive size and complete privacy, this is a classic Vermont cottage completely renovated in 2016. It has been outfitted with modern conveniences without losing the country charm that relaxes you the moment you step in the door.

The Honeymoon Cottage has one bedroom with a queen size bed and a small bunk room with built in beds for 2 kids with french doors leading to a large deck with panoramic views overlooking the lake and mountains. There is one bath with a walk in shower. The cottage can sleep 2 adults and 2 children comfortably.

Where the main house once stood, we have built a large dog yard. Inquire about it if you want to bring pets! There is a pet fee, which you will see as you check out which covers insurance.

Sitting on top of a knoll which overlooks the lake to the famous Willoughby Gap and mountains, this comfy cottage rests at the end of a short dead-end dirt road so it received ZERO through traffic. Check out the huge outdoor fireplace and the horseshoe pit! With all amenities needed to make it the perfect getaway, why stay anywhere else in Vermont!

The Honeymoon Cottage has cozy chairs on the porch with morning views perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee. Eat meals around the table on the deck before you head down to Edgewood's private sandy beach for swimming, fishing or boating. The table has and umbrella and the deck a large gas grill. We keep kayaks and sand chairs in the storage space under the deck and you are welcome to use them. If you have a large boat, the public fishing access is only a mile away with free parking, and you are welcome to moor off our beach. There's also ample seating around the firepit - the perfect place for a sunset bonfire.

There are two large free public beaches in addition to our small private one. You will find several country stores where you can stock up on fishing supplies, beach gear or just stop for a pizza, soft serve ice cream or deli sandwiches. You do not have to drive into town!

Cable has finally come to the lake bring with it many TV options and high speed internet. If you must, you can "work from home" or watch a special event on our smart TV above the fireplace.

This year more winterizing has allowed us to extend our season for spring ice fishing, skiing and other late fall and early spring accommodations. If you do not see the dates you would like, just shoot us an email.

Property manager

Tim Marschke and Cheryl Potter Marschke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed around the firepit.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Contact owner for prior approval. $50 deposit.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a great bunk bed for children!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage Cottage
Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage Orleans

About the area

Map
Westmore, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Willoughby - 5 min walk
  • North Beach - 18 min walk
  • Mount Pisgah - 9 min drive
  • Crystal Lake State Park - 13 min drive
  • Crystal Lake - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gap Pub and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lake House Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Robin's Roost - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Willoughvale Inn & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Orleans Country Club Restaurant & Lounge - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orleans cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Willoughby and North Beach. Sentinel Rock State Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Relaxing!
We really enjoyed staying here. Great location to the lake, clean inside and comfortable. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Westmore cottage
We had a great time. Really nice location, at the end of the drive, Tim was great, fair price. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Awesome place and owners!
The cabin was a perfect place to stay. The views and property are amazing. My dogs loved the fenced in area. I cannot recommend this place enough. Tim was a great host and made sure to stop by and say hello and to check that we were okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi H.

Beautiful getaway
The cottage was cozy and well-equipped. Location and views beautiful. My dog loved the yard and private beach. Just the getaway I was hoping for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Wonderful cabin
Amazing views! Tim and Cheryl were very helpful as well. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Amazing Cottage with Amazing Views!
We had a wonderful week at this cottage! The views of the lake are amazing and the cottage had everything we needed. We loved the private beach, even though it was a little chilly when we were there! It’s a great home base for hiking, scenic drives, and any other adventuring you want to do in the gorgeous Northeast Kingdom!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holli V.

We had a lovely stay
Quaint cottage with gorgeous views. The dog yard and gated porch made it perfect. Comfy! Deer, ducks, geese and loons! The weather was chilly and the fireplace made it cozy. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

shelley k.

Kingdom getaway
Cottage is comfy, but not fancy. The views are great. The owners care a lot about their guests and the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

donna b.

Private Idaho
Third year in a row and just as amazing! We love the hosts the cottage and all the outdoor activities just outside the door.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

This was our second vacation there and it was just as enjoyable as the year before, very relaxing.
It's a very quiet, restful place. It is clean and comfortable, perfect for a couple who wants a nice get-away. There were 3 welcomed additions this year- a nice dog pen out back, a new firepit and the owners bought the property next door which separated us even further from neighbors. We plan to return again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

No surprises
This was our fourth strait year here and we are looking forward to next year. It is just a quiet, peaceful place to go with a great view of a beautiful part of Vermont.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

Perfect getaway for two and our dogs
Cheryl and Tim were great hosts. They met us upon arrival and walked us through everything we needed to know. The house is a great little place. Super clean and in a great location. We were able to bring our dogs with us and they loved the dog pen, gated deck and beach. Located at the end of a dead end road, we had plenty of privacy but didn’t feel isolated. The Lake Store and Gap Pub were close by for whatever we needed. I can’t wait to book this place again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Perfect Getaway
We had a great stay with our pups! The cottage was perfect size, so cute and cozy & had everything we needed. We actually preferred being up on the the hill away from the busy traffic of the road because the views were amazing! The private beach made for a perfect post hike stop & we even saw an eagle while out on the canoe. Grilling on the deck followed by a fire in the new pit was a great way to wind down. The association was small, quiet and very private. Host was great at communicating, we can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly H.

Accessible
Took my elderly mother to see the early fall leaves. The property is largely accessible for someone who uses a walker. There are a couple of steps into the cabin. In the cabin the doorways are wide enough for a walker. The shower is walk-in (no grab bars of course). We brought a small portable raised toilet which worked well. The view from the deck and porch is lovely. The dogs loved the dog pen area. I was concerned about possibly being cold given it’s shoulder season, but the cabin was toasty with the gas fireplace. We could drive down/across 5A to the small private beach for canoe access (though my mother didn’t do that).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Johanna S., Lambertville NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin with much potential
We spend a week with our dogs at the Honeymoon cabin. The owners seem lovely, communication was very, very easy, they were flexible when we added a dog to our vacation and the cabin was tidied when we arrived [i.e. surfaces clearly had been wiped, the floors were clean, etc.] We were a bit disappointed to realize that there is a road between cabin and beach but this was due to our misperception. The road is actually visible in one of the pictures and the other residents and renters at the beach were very lovely. The best part is probably the deck on which we spent many hours when not hiking or kayaking and the large front yard on which the dogs loved to lie to observe the world. [We had brought rope to tie them up so they wouldn't meander to the neighbors.] In general, I would concur with a previous review that noted that guests might want to bring their own towels and bedding and suggested a water filtration system for the cabin. The well water has a very strong sulfuric smell which is probably not an indication of how objectively clean the water is but did mean that we were unable to enjoy our showers, used store bought water for drinking and coffee, and found it generally unpleasant when washing dishes or doing anything else related to opening the water tab. And while not immediately noticeable, we did eventually wish that the level of cleanliness in the cabin were higher. Upon taking the outside seat cushions off when it was raining, I noticed that all of them were in extreme need of scrubbing, as were the floor runners in the cabin, etc. The cabin also lacked equipment to allow guests to take care of some of these things themselves. There was no vacuum to deal with the sofa cushions, for instance, and not even a dustbin to sweep up. With these issues addressed, the cabin would be all around fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel C.

Charming cabin by the lake
We had a really nice stay. Tim was very kind and inviting, made sure check in was a breeze, and was helpful with recommendations. The kitchen had everything we needed. The location is great, as is the view. Bed was comfortable but is also on wheels which was a problem for our dog going under the bed. We also discovered a lot of dust bunnies under the bed and arm chair as a result. Lastly, you should know that the water is sulfurous. It didn't bother us but it's worth knowing. We would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chloe C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon G.

Great views
Loved having our own private beach which we shared with the neighbors who were super nice. Great views. A quiet, peaceful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna b.

Great Cottage and Hosts
We love coming to the cottage every summer. We always have a great time and the hosts ensure we have anything we may need!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal S.

Peaceful cottage
Lovely cottage with beautiful view and relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Amazing view & comfy house
The view of the lake and mountains is amazing. The house itself was very comfortable and clean with plenty of places inside and out to relax and stretch out. We also had daily visits from a deer and her fawn (from a hundred yards or so away, of course). This is definitely our new spot for NEK getaway times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi W.

September Stay
Great place to stay with dog. Loved Sentinel State Park. Beach access good. Views from deck amazing. The Gap and The Parker Pie Company are both yummy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Comfortable cottage with beautiful lake view.
We enjoyed our stay at Tim and Cheryl’s cottage. The deck, porch, and lawn were so comfortable for relaxing views of beautiful Lake Willoughby and for star gazing. The cottage was peaceful and had everything we needed for cooking. Cheryl and Tim were very welcoming and made themselves available to answer all our questions. We enjoyed the Lake Willoughby area trails and beaches and canoeing on the Lake. Hope to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Getting away from it all
Tim and Cheryl were awesome hosts. The cottage was perfect for us and our dog. We loved sitting on the porch watching the lake and loving the quiet. Be sure to have drinking water and get used to the internet being wonky. Cell service was very sporadic, but we didn't care. It's very dog friendly with a dog run and the porch had a safety gate. Thanks Tim and Cheryl!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022