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Grandma's Rustic Cottage

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Westmore, VT
  • Lake Willoughby
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mount Pisgah
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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About this property

Grandma's Rustic Cottage

Our adorable cottage is surrounded by beautiful 200 year old pines and sits next to an Indian burial ground. There's plenty of parking and a brick fire pit. There's wood and oil heat, instant hot water, two burner electric stove and convection oven. The cottage is a summer cottage only and can only be rented the months of May through Oct. This cottage is VERY rustic and we want to keep it that way. If rustic is not your thing then please check out our Mom's house which is listed in my profile.
The space
Grandmas cottage is VERY rustic. IF RUSTIC IS NOT WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THEN PLEASE DONT BOOK WITH US. There is internet, TV and local phone for those who’s cell phones don’t work. Cell phones through AT&T work best. The cottage was built in the 1950’s and is built to be a cottage and not a home. It has a tin roof and the bedrooms do not provide 100% privacy. The roof nails are visible upstairs and we will soon make the needed updates to make it more private and so you can't see the nails. This is our Grandma's cottage and we want to keep it as she left it as much as we can because RUSTIC IS WHAT MY GRANDMA LOVED. We have had critters visit so we suggest you keep food in containers or in the refrigerator. There are three bedrooms, a living room, dinning room, kitchen and bathroom with shower only. There is a wood stove and a fire pit outside. The entire cottage is wood from floor to ceiling but there is carpet in the bedrooms. My grandfather built a lot of the furniture in the cottage and he added the living room and extended the bathroom sometime in the late 1980's. This cottage is very sentimental to my family and I know my grandparents are very happy that we are sharing their dream with others to enjoy.
Guest access
The entire Cottage and lawn off the porch is for your use. Please do not disturb neighbors unless it’s an emergency or you are all from the same party. The cottage is close to swimming, hiking, kayaking, and a little country store. The Cottage doesn’t have lake access but is very close to swim spots off highway 5A. The beaches are within driving distance. All swim spots are worth checking out!
Other things to note
There is an Indian burial ground behind the cottage. You are welcome to explore but please do not dig or remove any of the vegetation. Do not cut down trees. Please check the site below before starting fires outside in fire pit. Burn bans are very often in effect in Vermont and the fines are huge for burning during a burn ban.

https://anrmaps.vermont.gov/websites/firedanger/VermontFireDanger

Property manager

Charlotte Mode
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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Wash all dishes and put away.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Orleans

Orleans is home to this cottage. Lake Willoughby and Sentinel Rock State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fairbanks Museum of Natural Science and Quechee Gorge Mini Golf.
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Westmore, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Willoughby - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Beach - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Mount Pisgah - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Crystal Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Crystal Lake - 33 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gap Pub and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lake House Saloon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Robin's Roost - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Willoughvale Inn & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crystal Saloon - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma's Rustic Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Grandma's Rustic Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandma's Rustic Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grandma's Rustic Cottage located?

Situated in Orleans, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Willoughby and within 3 miles (5 km) of North Beach and Sentinel Rock State Park. South Beach and Hidden Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Great Stay

Very clean and nice cottage. Perfect stay with my wife and 2 young daughters. Grill on the deck, and great location. Can’t wait to visit again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte Mode

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My name is Charlotte Marie Clements Mode. I go by Marie. My husband and I live in Oregon but travel to Vermont often as Vermont is my home and where I am from. I love the peace, quiet and an unplugged life as much as possible. Which is funny because we have 6 kids 4 of which still live at home. Ages 4-22. I miss Vermont and if circumstances change where I can move back then I won’t think twice about it. I like being able to share my houses with others and it keeps my houses in good shape. I like reading peoples stories left in my table notebook. So many love our little slice of heaven. My grandma would be so proud to see us still loving her favorite summer home.

Why they chose this property

Grandma’s Cottage has had 6 generations living there. Can’t wait for the next generation to share this with me! The Indian burial ground is peaceful and comforting. I love the old growth pine trees and all the wildlife that passes through. I love Vermont. Especially Grandma’s Cottage.

What makes this property unique

My grandmother and grandfather bought this property in 1976. My mom built her house next door in 2001. That’s why it’s called Grandma’s Cottage and Mom’s House. My great grandma and my grand daughter have enjoyed this wonderful property. 6 generations of love and memories.

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