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Nod Away on Lake Willoughby

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Night time Nodaway from the water.
Cozy cottage on the waters edge. Sit and take in the summer and gorgeous views.
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smores anyone?
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Westmore, VT
  • Place, Lake Willoughby
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Jay Peak Ski Resort
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1-Bed Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2-Bed Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedrrom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Nod Away on Lake Willoughby

Charming lakefront haven with private, shallow, kid-friendly beach, and 50' dock. Stunning sunsets, lake and mountain viewing through expansive dining/ living area windows. Classic natural woodwork throughout roomy 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath gambrel-style cottage. Fully equipped kitchen, bath with shower, spacious living/ dining area on lower level. Three roomy bedrooms and 1/2 bath on second level. Property has large open yard and is well-protected from the road. Also has Adirondack chairs, lounge chairs, gas BBQ grill, and small TV/DVD. Bed linens provided but rental guests must bring bath, kitchen and beach towels. Please honor 7 person limit to prevent septic problems and lake contamination. Bottled drinking water is recommended as house water is pumped from the lake. A canoe and 4 kayaks to explore the lake are available for use during your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet fee of $150 per pet applies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must wear life jackets when using kayaks and canoe. Life jackets available, but recommend you bring your own for optimal/custom fit.
VT Meals and Rooms Account Number: 440-K10142727F-01

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orleans

Located in Orleans, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sentinel Rock State Park and Crystal Lake State Park, while Old Stone House Museum and Charleston Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Westmore, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Willoughby - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Burke Mountain Ski Area - 28 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Jay Peak Ski Resort - 49 min drive - 65.5 km
  • Pump House Indoor Waterpark - 49 min drive - 65.1 km

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Gap Pub and Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lake House Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Parson's Corner - ‬15 min drive
  • Step Back Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Nod Away on Lake Willoughby pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nod Away on Lake Willoughby?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nod Away on Lake Willoughby?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nod Away on Lake Willoughby?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nod Away on Lake Willoughby located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orleans cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Willoughby and North Beach. Sentinel Rock State Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

perfect lake stay

perfect lake camp experience. Its our second time staying and we hope to come back for many years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soomie C.

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

Family Getaway

We had a great time kayaking, canoeing, and fishing each day. It is a beautiful location. The cottage reminds me of the camps on the coast of Maine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

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

Small cottage on beautiful lake

Rental place is small but generally quite pleasant. Everything was quite well organized. Right on the lakeshore with nice views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Want to do nothing, with a view... ✅ Want to hang out on the water... ✅ Want to catch a nap in a hammock while being serenaded by loons and mating toads... ✅ Want to sleep in comfy beds and wake up to the calm waters and glorious mountains of Willoughby... ✅ The Nod Away has everything for everyone. A find we will certainly make an excuse to play hookie from our daily lives for again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kathy m., New Orleans, LA

Lovely week on Lake Willoughby

We had a wonderful week in the Nod Away house. Especially loved the use of kayaks, and we paddled every morning. We explored the nearby towns, read books, had lovely blue skies most of the week, and gorgeous sunsets. A truly relaxing place, beautifully situated for views of the lake and the Gap. There were a few windows with broken cranks that did not open, but overall the space was cozy and comfortable. Thank you, Tim, for sharing this special spot. We hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just steps from the water we were fortunate to catch the last of the fall color on our hike and kayaking. The kitchen is small but well equipped, lots of games for rainy days or quiet time. Plenty of seating and natural light and spectacular views of the lake and surrounding mountains. We loved our visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay at Nod Way exceeded my expectations. Tim checked in with me upon arrival which I greatly appreciated. The house was the perfect level of cozy and spacious. The lake and landscape in general, were absolute perfection. The only thing I needed to bring was food and water! Worth every penny!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a gem! Clean, well outfitted kitchen, BEAUTIFUL VIEW. A cute cabin feel with comfortable furniture and lots of games. We hiked 2x nearby, used the kayaks blissfully, read, watched the lions fish right in front of us, and the moon rose. A great find.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views. Peaceful area. Beautiful lake. The place was as advertised and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all loved it. Great place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

Girls getaway

What a lovely time at this quaint cottage! It’s such a charming little camp and reminded our group of women in their sixties of camps we visited around local lakes as kids. The antique games on the walls were a great touch. Kitchen was well equipped and we were very comfortable. Gorgeous views of the gap and just a lovely location in general. Plenty of privacy. We’re thinking it might become a tradition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Devin S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nod away

Absolutely beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

A beautiful view!

What a great spot for a stay with our daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. We enjoyed using the canoe and the kayaks and we loved the view from the cabin. Nice shallow water made it great for the 5 and 7 year old. The swing that went out over the water was also a hit, as was the outside fire-pit for s'mores. The grandchildren enjoyed all the board games and puzzles in the cabin. Thank you, Tim, for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Willoughby

Love sitting outside reading and looking up at the Gap. So peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

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

Location Location Location

Best location on the lake. Cute lake house feel. Great property owner and responsive host. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

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

Beautiful cottage!

Lovely quaint cottage right on the water, clean, bright and airy. Kayaks, dock, swimming and fire pit were an added bonus! Wi-Fi was great, couldn’t figure out how to stream to the tv, but we were outside most of the day! Loons, a bald eagle and lots of ducks, mallards and mergansers with lots of babies. Hike to the top of mount Pisgah was amazing. Hard but worth it! We did the north trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan p.

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

Unplug and relax...

Very cute and comfortable camp. Sadly, we had very rainy weather during our stay, so we could not take full advantage of everything this camp had to offer. We wanted to sit lake side, have a fire and go out on the lake, but it was simply too rainy and windy. Would definitely consider staying again, but for more days, so we have a better chance at some good weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

Cozy cottage in a beautiful setting!

We loved our time here! Lake Willoughby is gorgeous and this is the perfect place to enjoy it from. The cottage is a quintessential lakeside home and we loved that. We enjoyed bonfires, hikes and boardgames.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Paradise

5th year coming here and it never gets old. I love everything about the house, location and Lake Willoughby. Tim always available if needed as well. Can't wait till next time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne C.

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

Willoughby Wedding

Sweet and cozy little cabin right on beautiful Lake Willoughby! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sierra B., Contoocook

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

Spectacular Views

We had an incredible stay! We are a mountain biking, hiking and kayaking couple and this location was wonderful. Fantastic views! Such a memorable trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAN H.

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

Always great at the NodAway & Willoughby!

Another fantastic stay at the NodAway and Lake Willoughby! Charming cottage on the north side of the Lake with phenomenal views of the gap, Mount Hor and Pisgah. Just up the road from the Willoughby Lake Store, Sentinel Rock, and nearby restaurants. Tim and his family have a wonderful cottage and are a pleasure to rent from!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Erica W.

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

Great get away

Although we had some very wet weather , we had a great time. We loved that the property/ fire pit etc is right near to the water so we could all be together in and out of the water. It was nice there were plenty of fans for the bedrooms as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan V.

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

Perfect Lake house

Everything was as expected! Place was clean, and cozy. There was even plenty of entertainment in the cabin for the rainy days. We are already planning on going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Cisler

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We love our Nodaway cottage which has provided priceless memories for our family. We are happy to be able to share it with you and your friends and family. Many families keep coming back every year to enjoy the Nodaway.

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