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Lakeside cottage gorgeous lake/mountain views. Cable/WIFI, large decks, 30' dock

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Living area
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Island Pond, VT
  • Place, Island Pond
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton State Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Willoughby
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Futons and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lakeside cottage gorgeous lake/mountain views. Cable/WIFI, large decks, 30' dock

This cottage is newly renovated. Fully equipped kitchen including gas range/oven, refrigerator microwave, granite countertops, double sink and dishwasher. Also has new couches, large dining table with Parsons chairs, vinyl wood flooring throughout, large bay window with window seat and cushions, washer/dryer, Smart TV, outside gas grill and WIFI. Exterior deck has new outdoor furniture. Nice spot for morning coffee. There is a 30' dock; tie your boat or water craft up to the dock for your stay!

The cottage has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 10. Upstairs there is 2 bedrooms and downstairs there are 2 bedrooms. One of the downstairs bedrooms is a large room with Smart TV and 3 queen beds.

We are located on a side road that has no traffic so you have peace and quiet during your stay. The cottage is situated in a cove so the water is always calm. Water depth is gradual with a mostly sandy bottom. Great for swimming!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
I am not requesting that you clean the house! The requests I have made are optional.
Anything you do really helps. The amount of time between check out/check in is not really enough time when you consider the cleaners often have more than one house to clean.
Thank you for any effort!!!
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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brighton

Located in Brighton, this cottage is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Willoughby and Brighton State Park, while Island Pond Historical Society 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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Island Pond, VT

What's nearby

  • Island Pond - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brighton State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Island Pond Historical Society Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Spectacle Pond - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lake Willoughby - 40 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Branches Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • Hobo's Restaurant
  • ‪K.T. Ray's on the Pond - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kingdom Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post #80 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside cottage gorgeous lake/mountain views. Cable/WIFI, large decks, 30' dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside cottage gorgeous lake/mountain views. Cable/WIFI, large decks, 30' dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside cottage gorgeous lake/mountain views. Cable/WIFI, large decks, 30' dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside cottage gorgeous lake/mountain views. Cable/WIFI, large decks, 30' dock located?

This family-friendly Brighton cottage is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Island Pond, Brighton State Park and Island Pond Historical Society Museum. Island Pond Public Library and Don Eagle Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the lake, swimming, kayaking (had a local place deliver them), and biking. WiFi was solid. Three Branches cafe is excellent for coffee and freshly made pastries and sandwiches. Essex House was great for dinner. Overall - loved our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific getaway, a cozy lakeside cottage. Well equiped kitchen and comfortable beds. A perfect location for relaxing and also exploring all the North East Kingdom has to offer. Great outdoor options, swimming and paddling at your door step and extensive hiking nearby. Spectacular views from the decks. There is nothing like being directly on the water with your own dock! Island Pond is close by for resupply.Our host Jason was great, very helpful and communicated well. Thank you so much for sharing your place. 
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was outstanding! The house had everything we needed and more. The host responded quickly when we reached out with exceptional service. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants to kick back, relax, and enjoy the view off the deck overlooking the water. This was our first time vacationing in Vermont and had the best time. Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Beautiful Lake House

We loved the views- Lake great for swimming- lots to do nearby - would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Summer vaca

Our family had an amazing week at this charming lake house. Waking up to the loons while drinking coffee on the deck was almost as awesome as watching the sunsets at night. The owner was very receptive and informative. On a rainy day, the inside was cozy with the same incredible view from the living area. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrien W.

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

Clean cozy lakeside cottage

The cottage was such a fun and great place to stay. We had many family members in and out as it was close to our hometown and everyone that came felt so cozy. The cottage is full of nice dishes and pots and pans. We are the family that brings everything with us but once we got there and settled we all said “wow, had we of known we wouldn’t have packed a lot of what we did” the kitchen had it all. The bedrooms upstairs are smaller but it’s exactly what we would expect from a cottage and it’s still a comfy stay. There is only one bathroom but again the description said that so we knew what to expect, thank you Jason! There isn’t much lawn space but right down the road (walking distance) there is a private beach for the road and we were able to go there or if you have a boat or kayak you can go over to the island and hangout on that beach. You can most certainly make it work! There is plenty of outdoor furniture on the deck for everyone to sit so don’t overdue it and pack a million chairs because it isn’t necessary. Jason was very responsive and checked in throughout our stay. There were minor things that were happening but he made us aware before we got there and it didn’t interfere with anything at all. Thanks for a great stay and we hope to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lakefront cottage on Island Pond was a very pleasant experience for me and my friends. The house was very clean when we arrived and had everything we needed for a good time. AC kept the house cool, TVs, plenty of space in the living room for games, and great views from the living room balcony window. The deck was a very good hangout spot, great view of the entire lake. There are plenty of very clean beaches nearby, my favorite beach was on the Island itself that the pond is named after. Just need a boat to get yourself out there. There is also a very nice state beach 3 minutes down the road. A lot of lakes I’ve stayed at just had too much weeds in it but this one was surprisingly clean and great to swim in. We jumped off the dock and swam around here also, decent area at the house that kids could make use of too for walking around in the water. The town has everything you need and good food spots. Conveniently everything is also 3 minutes down the road. Fishing was very good here. Good amount of fish caught right around the dock around sunset, both with fly fishing and using a jig. One of the days where I went out fishing around the island I caught a 3 pound small mouth on a crank bait. Very good fish in here. Overall, if you and your friends or family want a quiet getaway with good swimming, fishing, and beaches then I highly recommend this house. Great for both adults and kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy P.

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

Island Pond Week

1. The inside of house was fairly clean. Beds and linens were great. 2. Stairs to the lower bedrooms were steep and narrow. 3.Being right on the water was truly wonderful. Lots of usable outdoor space on the porches which we really enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Great overall, but …

Place is great. As described. Very comfortable with excellent access to the lake. Wonderful views. Lake itself is clear with sandy bottom. Only issue was the VRBO check-in link wasn’t working and the key box access code was wrong. Also the owner was not responding due to a health issue so we were stuck checking in and couldn’t access the key box. It eventually worked out and we had a great stay. We’d go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Chill Family Getaway!

My family & I absolutely loved the lakeside cottage! There were 6 of us and we had plenty of room. There is one bathroom, but it met all our needs. When we wanted to communicate with the owner he was very reachable and accommodating. There are two beds on the first floor/main level and there are three beds on the lower level. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had all newer full size appliances. We spent most of our time outside on the water - we were lucky that the weather was beautiful. The lake water was very clear and warm to swim in. We rented paddleboards and a kayak from Clyde River Recreation. They dropped everything off the morning of our arrival and they picked everything up the morning we left. It was a great option to have available. If you’re someone who needs ac, there’s one window ac unit and it completely cooled off the whole main floor. Island Pond is a very small town. There isn’t too much in the town, but you can address all necessities. There’s one small grocery store, a Dollar General and a few small restaurants to eat-in or take-out…nothing fancy, but good. Quick drive to Canada, Newport VT and hiking trails-if you are looking to get about. And/or if you are an easy going family looking to just chill, relax and be on the water, you’ll love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Great waterfront spot

Our family of 4 (including 2 young adults) very much enjoyed our stay. The location on the water was wonderful - for views all times of the day, relaxing on the deck or dock, and access for kayaks, stand up paddleboards, and swimming. Island Pond Lake is beautiful and clean, with a sandy bottom and very few weeds. The location was also great for easy access to the businesses in the town of Island Pond. Having a nearby town center with a few restaurants, shops, and a grocery store was a nice convenience that many of the towns in Northeast Kingdom don't offer. It was also close to great mountain biking in Burke and to many hiking trails. The house fit our needs well. The living room and dining area was very comfortable. We cooked about half of our meals and found the kitchen to be well stocked, including lots of good quality ceramic non-stick pans, plenty of dishes, and a dishwasher. The table on the main deck was perfect to seat 4 for dinner. There were plenty of beds for our family of 4. The upstairs bedrooms were a bit small for the size beds they held and the downstairs bedrooms were down a steep flight of stairs from the bathroom. But those were minor inconveniences, considering the positives that the house held. Although there are many beds, especially in one of the downstairs bedrooms, the house seems best suited for 4 or 5 people. More that that may get too crowded in the main living area and tiny bathroom. Overall, the place was great. We'd return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana W.

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

Best location, right on the water, comfortable stay!

Waking up with the water in the center of your view is a feeling like no other. This house has been renovated nicely, is very comfortable and was overall lovely to stay in! The kitchen and other areas of the house are well stocked for your random stay needs, very thoughtful touches throughout. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jim N.

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

Small Cottage in Great Location

We enjoyed our stay! The location is great - directly on the water and only a couple of minutes from the sleepy town of Island Pond. The latter has a number of restaurants and a small grocery store. It is definitely a "cottage", closer to neighbors than pics indicate, and with the lower level being a bit musty and only one bathroom, so I would not recommend filling this cottage to the max. But for our family of four, it was a perfect size and the location can't be beat. The deck, where we ate all of our grilled meals, has a beautiful view of the lake. We brought kayaks, which we launched from the shore every day. There is a wonderful metal dock, which was great for loon watching, but could nicely accommodate a larger boat, and the lake has a public boat launch at the southern end. Straight across the lake were some nice sandy beaches on the island and the opposite shore, which were great for swimming. We stayed in July, and at that time of year, the lake is very busy on the weekends, but was wonderfully quiet during the week. The host, Jason, was very responsive to my texts, whenever I had any questions prior to, or during, our visit, although cell service at the cottage is not great. I often only got cell service (via T-mobile) when I was in the middle of the lake, or in certain places in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brijal D.

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

Great house, great location

It is a lovely lakeside house with a beautiful deck with wonderful views. The lake is very clean; we enjoyed kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. The house is well equipped and exactly as described by the host. A second bathroom would have been helpful, otherwise great. Will definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Alechia T.

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

Great house

Great location. The house was as shown in pictures. Clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

A Fun Week at the Lake

We enjoyed the wonderful view from the deck and hearing the Loons at night. I definitely recommend renting paddle boards and kayaks from the nearby boat rental business that brings them to the house and picks them up. When we weren't swimming or on the lake, we hiked and biked. Our adult kids rock climbed too. The day it rained, we went to St. Johnsbury. It was a relaxing week in a beautiful spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Another great stay

We love this cottage and had another great stay here at the cottage. Love being right on the water. At Jason’s recommendation we rented kayaks from Clyde River recreation easiest rental ever they were delivered within an hour of calling and had them for the week. Hiking is near by and went on a bass fishing tour on Lake Memphremagog as well as Jay peak water park. Thank You Jason for such a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Judith A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Nice Cottage; Great Location

Nicely updated cottage on pristine Island Pond. Checking in was a problem as the code did not work. I followed directions and called the phone number provided but it went to voice mail twice. I never heard from the owner for four days. Luckily there was an unlocked window we climbed through, otherwise we would have had to drive home. I got the new code on Wednesday! The camp kitchen was well stocked with a full sized refrigerator and easy to use gas stove. The outdoor grill was in excellent condition and we used it for every dinner. I would definitely recommend as a great summer get away but the communication could have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Bill K., Alexandria, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful lake, so-so house

We had a great time in Island Pond, but the house was lacking in some essentials. Pros: 1. Lovely quiet lake. If you are looking to get-away from it all, this is a good option. 2. Great wi-fi, no cell service for Verizon users, cable TV was fine. 3. We rented paddle boards from Clyde River outfitters and loved going out on them. We went swimming every day (had wonderful weather.) 4. We went to Parker's Pies for pizza and beer - fantastic! 5. We drove to Burlington and rented bikes and drove along the causeway - beautiful! Great restaurant in Burlington - Leunigs - highly recommend. 6. Great hiking, lovely backroads. 7. Brand new outdoor grill. We cooked on this every night. 8. The listing has incorrect outdoor furniture. There are no couches outdoors, but instead a table and 4 chairs. We ate outside every night and appreciated the table and chairs. 9. There is a window AC unit. We needed this every day except the last day. Cons: 1. The "bedrooms" upstairs are not true rooms. We were fortunate to only have 4 people and used one of the so-called rooms to sleep, and the other one to set our suitcases out on the bed. Beds were comfortable, pillows sucked, rooms were hot but we had unusually warm weather for Vermont. 2. Only one bathroom for 4 people, nowhere to hang towels. 3. A smell like a dirty moldy rug in the basement. If you are sleeping in the basement, you get that, plus you have to climb the stairs to use the bathroom. 4. The stairs are not the easiest to maneuver, the light to go downstairs was iffy (it usually would not work.) 5. The kitchen it tight. It lacked some essentials. We cooked a lot and made do. Found Libby's Meat Market and got some great meat. 6. The common room/living room can comfortably accommodate 4 people. The dining table indoors is small (they say in the it large.) We never ate inside because it seemed cramped, plus we had outstanding weather so enjoyed the outdoor setting for meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jonathan l.

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

Had a great fall foliage visit

The house has a beautiful view overlooking the lake. It is very well equipped and comfortable. We had a great time hiking, kayaking, cycling, and relaxing at the house. This area of Vermont is lovely and has much to offer. Owners were very helpful and accomodating. Would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Great vacation

Property was as described in listing, clean and recently remodled. We were there for the foliage and views from the amazing deck were stunning. Beautiful spot in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

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

Beautiful Lake cottage

Fantastic stay right on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse T.

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

Late Summer Getaway

We had a fantastic trip to Island Pond. The house was as advertised and well equipped. Highly recommend Clyde’s for Kayak rentals. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keri G.

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

Great lake-side get-away

We spent a very enjoyable vacation at this lovely lake-side home and took full advantage of what Island Pond had to offer. We loved that a kayak was included with the rental, and rented paddle boards from Clyde River recreation -- they delivered right to the dock. We also loved the proximity (~25 min.) to Kingdom Trails, which enabled us to enjoy both time on the water and on our mountain bikes. If you're into corn mazes, then a trip to the Great Vermont Corn Maze in Danville is well worth the drive. All-in-all an active, but relaxing, family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Céline L.

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

Spectacular place to play and stay!!!

Beautifully decorated and clean. Enough beds for everyone, furniture was comfortable. The dock was perfect for our 22 foot boat to be tied up to for the week of tubing and sunset cruises (oh and picnic lunches at the island). Great BBQ grill, well stocked kitchen with dishes, pots and pans. Morning coffee on the deck as the fog rolled off the pond was as magical as the pink and orange sunsets we got every night!!

About the host

Hosted by Jason Waldo

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I live in MA and have been going to Island Pond for years. I’ve always enjoyed the quiet surroundings, pristine views and crystal clear water. I bought the home to be able to enjoy the area and to rent it out to others so they can enjoy the best parts of Island Pond without the hassle of ownership. I am always available for vacation ideas so that you can get the most out of your stay and enjoy the best things to do in the area.

Why they chose this property

I have been going to Island Pond for many years and found this to be the best location on the lake. It is very quiet and the lake bottom is mostly sandy and the slope into the lake is perfect. There is no overgrowth of weeds in the water and you get a perfect sunrise. I rented here in the past and when it came up for sale I bought it!

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location!

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