Cottage @ Waterhouses

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A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a stove. There are three stools at the island and red curtains on the windows.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, and a view of the kitchen.
A wooden deck with chairs, a satellite dish, and a grassy yard with a fence.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, two bedside lamps, and a window.
A small, single-story building with a white exterior and green trim. It features a front door with a window above it, a small porch area, and a fenced yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Dunmore

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Salisbury, VT
  • Place, Lake Dunmore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Middlebury College
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugarbush Ski Resort
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Cottage

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Cottage Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Salisbury

Located in Salisbury, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Brandon Museum and Judith Reilly Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Neshobe River Winery and Neshobe Golf Club. Bulwagga Books & Gallery and Vermont Folklife Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Salisbury, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Dunmore - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Middlebury College - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Fort Ticonderoga - 48 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Killington Resort - 55 min drive - 68.5 km
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 59 min drive - 81.4 km

Getting around

  • Ticonderoga Station - 46 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kampersville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Paddler's Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waybury Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Leicester Hallow Sugarworks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Vitea - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage @ Waterhouses pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage @ Waterhouses?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage @ Waterhouses on 16 May 2027 start from AU$924, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cottage @ Waterhouses?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage @ Waterhouses?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage @ Waterhouses?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage @ Waterhouses located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Dunmore, Riley Bostwick Wildlife Management Area and Salisbury Free Public Library. Moosalamoo National Recreation Area and Branbury State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small, basic lodging, but clean and comfortable. Beautiful view of the lake out back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and right on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our stay!!

Everything was perfect! Loved the location and the cottage was just what we expected!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2022
You guys were great guests, come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood with a perfect view of the lake and mountain! Overall a beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Clean room; nice location; wrong information sent in check in email on lock for entrance and WiFi network; apartment information booklet was missing from the room; host was responsive to calls/voicemail; need sun shields for the window and skylights upstairs for guest to sleep well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and fun location on Lake Dunmore. Cottage as advertised. Easy drive to Middlebury.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay!

Super clean, amazing lake view. We loved the beach, enjoyed kayaking, swimming. Great place to vacation for our family if four. The kids LOVED the loft :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Quick trip - cute cottage on the lake. Great for visits to Middlebury.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation weekend stay

An easy commute to Middlebury campus for graduation festivities and a beautiful, chill setting to relax and recharge.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake

Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake Dunmore Cabin

We stayed in this adorable cabin during my daughter’s Middlebury move-in weekend. In addition to the space being really cute and clean, the location was also excellent. We also enjoyed being able to just walk over to Paddler’s Pub for dinner. It was a great weekend. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Middlebury Graduation Weekend

We had a great stay at the cottage. We were in town for Middlebury's graduation weekend. Only about 15 minutes to campus, which was closer than we expected. Used the cabana for a cookout with about 25 people and it worked out perfectly. Beautiful location, not too busy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay - inspiring lake view

My Mom and I stayed at the Waterhouse cottage to visit my son at Middlebury College. We loved the place, location, and morning coffee outdoors looking at the beautiful lake. We did not use the loft because it was too difficult to access for us older people. But that did not take anything away from our great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2024
We know the Loft is tough for almost everyone! Next time try one of our other suites. You picked a great time of year to be here and we're glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again, Waterhouses Team/stu
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We were overall very pleased. The only comment is that is was unclear that the main bed was only accessible by a ladder to a loft. We had to sleep on the murphy bed in the living room as my husband is unable to climb a ladder.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful views, friendly staff

We rented the cottage for a visit with our Middlebury student. The Waterhouses campground and cottages are a short drive to Middlebury and staying at Lake Dunmore is beautiful in the late Summer/early fall season. The cottage has a loft bedroom, but we opted to sleep on the Murphy bed because the loft is up a ten foot ladder-it is nothing like stairs - it is definitely a ladder. The kitchen was clean and had plenty of storage and a nice bar to sit at. Linens were very basic, but provided. Although the cottage sits right on the road across from the campground, it was generally very quiet, although the crew team keeps gear in an outside bin attached to the building for their early practice. It was lovely to see them on the water in the am and the night sky was stunning.Walked down to the convenience store at another nearby campground for breakfast muffins and creamees. The Waterhouses store had basics like milk and beer. Staff was friendly and easy to find at the boat rental desk. We did not eat at the restaurant but it looked very nice.Definitely a nice option to staying in town, especially in nice weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, comfortable, good location for Midd visits/graduation. Great communication, they quickly accommodated a change in our plans (increased stay by one night). Well stocked with all usual household appliances (but no dishwasher). Comfortable beds incl the Murphy bed. Good shower. Few things to know, there are skylights without shades/covers in the loft and over the Murphy bed so it gets bright inside very early at graduation time. No shades/blinds over the window in the loft either, the bed is placed right at the window. No condiments or kitchen cooking/seasoning basics (oil, salt, pepper etc). One suggestion: replace the white light bulb outside the front door with a yellow light so bugs are not attracted. We initially arrived at night and a few hundred bugs were waiting for us at the front door, impossible not to have a few dozen get inside when we opened the door. Closest place to get a cup of coffee is a mile away (Kampersville store) so not a quick walk, but that store does have good pastries.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot on lake Dunmore close to the Waterhouse.

The cottage seems recently remodeled and is very comfortable. Very close to the water and beautiful views of the lake. We even had a surprise regatta on Saturday morning of our stay as the Vermont cup was being held. We were able to witness the set up and warm up and then the actual regatta. Teams started to set up at around 7 and the race began at 9. Felt like we were part of it! Wry exciting! Sunday morning was very peaceful. We went on a beautiful hike up to silver lake - just gorgeous! Close to Middlebury but enjoyed all the charm of the lake and the beautiful fall colors. Beautiful spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage near the lake

The location in Salisbury is beautiful and quiet in the fall. Very convenient to Middlebury and hiking trails. The cottage, including the deck, overlooks a gravel parking lot next to the marina and it is across the street from the campground. We were a bit concerned about noise when we arrived but didn't hear outside noises inside the cottage at all. Murphy bed was quite comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Middlebury Move In

Excellent location and welcoming cabin…provided a great place rest after trip from Texas and prepping for freshmen move in. It was just what we needed…grilled steaks an celebrated the sentinel event.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage with direct lake access.

A very nice, clean and updated cottage! We loved the beach access. The cottage had everything that we needed and Curtis, the property manager was very accommodating. We will definitely be renting this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location!

Great locale, clean, and matched the listing. Would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a perfect spot!

The location is right on the water and the home was very clean and the perfect space for my family and pets! We were super close to Middlebury - very convenient location to all the activities we had planned. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2022
come back anytime!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and beautiful area

The cottage is half of another building. We did not hear the other occupants. The location is beautiful and next to the marina with good food and drinks. There are areas to walk near the cottage with lovely views of the lake. The cottage is well equiped. The beds are comfortable. It was clean. Check in was easy. The location while next to the road is quiet. The bar at the marina closes at 9:00pm. The only issue I have is with the loft. If you need access to the other bed the details in the description describe it well. The ladder is straight up and not good for elderly and children.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2022
Heidi, Not sure what more we could have done for you to get to 5 stars. Maybe try one of the other suites next time. Thanks again, Waterhouses Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Great little cabin. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property!

We had a great stay in the cottage exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2022
Thanks so much, we'd love to have you back at Waterhouses
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