Beautiful and Charming 4 Bedroom Lake or Ski House on Fern Lake, Green Mtns.

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check out the area

Leicester, VT

Lake Dunmore15 min walk
Branbury State Park4 min drive
Green Mountain National Forest32 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom #2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A beautiful, private, charming, and artsy lake house that comes with all lake-loving necessities! Also close to Killington, Sugarbush, Okimo, and the Snow Bowl for winter fun. A cape-style house with sun porch, library with smart TV, WiFi, fully-stocked kitchen, deck, fire pit, dock with grill and kayaks... Perfect for a weekend get-a-way or a long term rental. You will feel the charm the moment you arrive.

The three bedrooms are located upstairs with a full bath. There is a queen sized bed, full sized bed, and a cute children's room with 3 twin beds. Queen and twins are brand new and extremely comfortable mattresses. Downstairs you will find the library, fully-stocked kitchen, game hallway, sun porch and large family room with a half bathroom. At the rear of the house, the fantastic sun porch has a great view that leads out to the deck and fire pit (please keep them small!). A natural path leads down to the lake, where we enjoy 250' of lakefront shoreline, an awesome dock with a grill, 2 kayaks, inner tubes, and a hammock.

We are centrally located between Middlebury and Brandon, making everything possible and easily accessible including 2 grocery stores, nice restaurants, pharmacies, locals pubs, general stores, farmers markets, local shopping in charming Middlebury, wineries, breweries, a movie theatre, a golf course, amazing hikes and waterfalls in the national forest 1 mile away, and so much more.

The lakehouse is technically a 5 bedroom home, with 3 currently are being offered to guests, though you would have the home to yourself, of course. We can discuss using additional rooms if you have more guests. The house also has a garage, but it is recommended that guests park in the large circular driveway.

This is a very special home to myself and my family and is not for large parties, events, or spring break-type holidays. It is perfect for families (children are fine!) and couples looking to experience Vermont at its finest in a relaxing and serene location. Thanks for treating this special place as you would your own! We hope to meet you soon and share this magical place with you.

Property manager

Kate Middleton (not the Duchess...) :)

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Panton stone fireplace in the living room.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strict No Smoking Policy

If you use the fire pit, PLEASE keep it small. If there are notes placed in various places please respect them. Please leave locked rooms locked.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brandon

Located in Brandon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lake Dunmore and Branbury State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bulwagga Books & Gallery and Danforth Pewter. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Leicester, VT

What's nearby

Lake Dunmore - 15 min walk
Branbury State Park - 4 min drive
Middlebury College - 27 min drive
Green Mountain National Forest - 32 min drive
Fort Ticonderoga - 50 min drive

Getting around

Castleton Station - 43 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

Red Clover Ale - 11 min drive
Foley's Taco and Bean - 11 min drive
Paddlers Pub - 11 min drive
Cattails Restaurant - 9 min drive
Cafe Provence - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful and Charming 4 Bedroom Lake or Ski House on Fern Lake, Green Mtns. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful and Charming 4 Bedroom Lake or Ski House on Fern Lake, Green Mtns.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful and Charming 4 Bedroom Lake or Ski House on Fern Lake, Green Mtns.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful and Charming 4 Bedroom Lake or Ski House on Fern Lake, Green Mtns. located?

This family-friendly Brandon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Dunmore and Branbury State Park. Neshobe Golf Club and Brandon Music are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

26 July 2023

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

Great stay

Great home, great host. Would visit again

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy S.

24 July 2023

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

Perfect family stay

House was great for our family. Lots of space and location on Fern Lake was very nice. We would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann K.

16 July 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Inadequate and Overpriced

Inadequate Refrigerator was suitable for 2 people, not 6 and was 1/2 filled with owner’s food (open butter, cheese etc). Windows were dirty (sills and panes), only half of them could be opened, it was suffocatingly hot with limited air movement by small, dirty, inadequate fans (Had to borrow fans from friends to be able to breathe); listing said 1 1/2 baths on ground floor - there was only a 1/2 bath. Tub on second floor had you standing in 3 inches of water for your shower….we addressed this with liquid plumber that helped a bit. Deck was peeling or devoid of paint. No room in food pantry for our own food (due to food stocked by owner) so ants got into our food stored on counter near sink. When we removed food to dining room sideboard the ants moved to the upstairs bathroom. Grill was located near dock so food had to be carried down to water’s edge, cooked, and then carried back up to house to eat. NO SMOKE DETECTORS OR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS! I Have taken my family on numerous vacations over the past 45+ years and never have I paid so much for such poor furnishings and accommodations. My only thought is that the owners stay here in winter and did not consider the comfort of visitors in the summer months. The cost to me of over $8300 for 2 weeks was ridiculous! I will say my grandchildren enjoyed the kayaks, fishing from the dock, and hiking down to the water’s edge. The owner did respond quickly to remove a hornets nest that threatened the family’s path to the dock.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald p.

4 July 2023

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

Vermont Stay

The communication throughout our stay was outstanding. The house was great and a “true” Vermont house. We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Courtney S.

10 Sept 2022

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

Fern Lake is truly a special spot

There aren't many rentals on Fern Lake so we were super happy to find Kate's listing. It is such a peaceful spot and feels removed from the rest of the world. Great swimming, beautiful trees, sunsets, and loons. Loved eating outdoors on the deck. Loved the walk down to the water and the quiet neighbors. Swimming area could be improved only by a set of steps into the water from the dock. Kate's house is very spacious and low-key comfortable. Be advised that this house is filled to the brim with family things. That may have been the only drawback---finding space for our groceries in the kitchen as every cupboard was jam packed. Thanks to Kate for offering a special spot!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kate Middleton (not the Duchess...) :)

Hello everyone! We are artists and travelers that live in between VT and NY. Our home is so very special to us and we look forward to sharing it with you. Most visitors return because it is such a magical place, winter or summer. Looking forward to meeting you soon!

Why they chose this property

When we were looking for a family home we had a few different ideas on what it should be. We agreed on water, interesting acreage with character, and a home that felt both like VT (warm and inviting), but also fresh and clean and modern. We found our perfect home in the lakehouse.

What makes this property unique

Lots of space, very cool landscaping with huge boulders, a fire pit, gorgeous views, all the games and puzzles you could ever play and a serene location that allows for as much or as little activity as you would like. You wont want to leave!