Location: Lake Rescue, Okemo, Vermont, USA (Lake Rescue, Ludlow; Close to Okemo & Killington Ski Areas) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House
Our brand new (built in 2008) luxury 3,500 SF timberframe home is located directly on Lake Rescue and close to Okemo and Killington ski areas. The views of the lake and mountains are spectacular and the location is wonderful all year round.
Our Bensonwood timeberfame house (also known as a post and beam house) is characterized by beautiful Douglas Fir beams, towering cathedral ceilings, and a wide open main floor. The Great Room is open to the Kitchen and Dining Room. This openness makes it possible for everyone to be included in family or group discussion or activities, no matter where they are on the main level.
The home has 3 bedrooms, all with queen beds, plus a very large additional private room with a bathroom and pull-out sofa. The house can comfortably sleep 8. Rental rates are based upon a maximum occupancy of 8.
The house has three levels; main, upper and lower. The main level has a magnificent “Great Room” with cathedral ceiling, many exposed beams, a fireplace, and large windows overlooking the lake. The kitchen has beautiful cherry cabinets, a large gorgeous granite counter, new stainless appliances, and breakfast counter which seats five. The dining room has a large cherry table which can accommodate ten. The Great Room opens onto a beautiful deck overlooking the lake, which has stairs down to a patio and the lake.
On the upper level the master bedroom overlooks the lake. The master bath is decorated with travertine tile and has a walk-in shower. The shower has both a rain shower head and wall-mounted shower head with many different spray options. In addition we have a large “soaking tub” for relaxation. All of the bathrooms have granite countertops and travertine tile.
The loft overlooks the Great Room and has wonderful views of the lake. The loft has a sofa and TV and is a great place to escape to read or watch TV. Also the upper level has a large (24’ x 24’) “game room” with a cathedral ceiling, full bath, and a pull-out sofa. This can serve as room where kids gather to play or watch TV, or it can also serve as a fourth of fifth bedroom. We have full laundry facilities on both the upper and lower levels.
On the lower level, the “family room”, with large windows looks directly out onto the lake. A door opens onto a spectacular patio which also overlooks the lake. The room has a French entry door, gas fireplace, a sofa, and LCD TV. The lower level also has two bedrooms. One bedroom on the lower floor also looks directly onto the lake while the other has a lake view. There is a beautiful bath with a large walk-in shower and granite counters on the lower floor
The lower level also has a second laundry room with a full size washer-dryer, as well as a second refrigerator. (This laundry room is in addition to the washer-dryer we have on the upper level.)
The nearby village of Ludlow, Vermont contains many fine restaurants, while nearby Chester is known for its fine antique stores. Weston, only a 15-minute drive away, is home to the famous Vermont Country Store and also the beautiful Weston Priory. Manchester, Vermont is well known for its many designer factory outlets and Woodstock, Vermont for picture post-card beauty and typical New England charm.
In summer, the fishing, swimming, and boating are excellent and it is a perfect place to spend a family vacation. There are multiple decks where you can relax in the sun any time of day. Wide stairs provide easy access to the lake where there is a generally sandy bottom for children to wade. The dock is a perfect place to tie up your boat, jump into the water, or fish (the lake is stocked with fish - perch, bass, and trout abound). A canoe is available for you to explore all the nooks and crannies of Lake Rescue.
The beautiful and recently renovated and expanded 18-hole Okemo Valley/Fox Run Golf course is nearby. An outdoor grill and picnic table are available for you to enjoy a wonderful cookout with spectacular views of the lake. And you can eat outdoors on the deck with a spectacular view. Other nearby activities include driving and hiking Okemo Mountain and riding the mountain slide at Pico.
In the fall, the foliage is spectacular. It is also a great place to enjoy a hike in the surrounding woods or antiquing in neighboring towns. And autumn is the perfect time to enjoy the foliage while canoeing around Lake Rescue.
In winter, the house is ideal for outdoor activities. The house is about three miles from Okemo and 12 miles from Killington’s Northeast chairlift. Lake Rescue is approximately one and one-half miles long and offers numerous activities in addition to nearby downhill skiing.
Lake Rescue usually has excellent conditions for cross-country skiing and the scenery is always beautiful. A full loop of the lake is approximately four miles. If you tire of exploring Lake Rescue, Echo Lake and Amherst Lake are easy to reach via interconnecting trails. Nearby Okimo Valley/Fox Run Cross Country Ski Center has extensive groomed trails for classical or skating skiers.
Ice fisherman love the lakes, and when the conditions are right, the ice skating is also good. Flood lights directed onto the lake allow you to enjoy lake activities after dark. Snowmobilers can utilize the lakes and the nearby access to all the interconnecting ski trails that Vermont offers (one-fourth mile from Lake Rescue). Once on the trails, you can even ride into Canada.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer (2) : washer and dryer on both the upper and lower floors
- Dryer (2)
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : A public boat launch is very close. We do not allow RV's on our property to be used for overnight accomodations. RV's prhohiited.
- Gas Fireplace : We have a gas fireplace in the family / TV room on lower level, overlooking the lake.
- Wood Fireplace : We have a wood-burning fireplace in Great Room on the main level overlooking the lake.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3)
- Convertible Bed : In addition to official bedrooms we have additional sleeping accomodations on pull-out sofa in a private "game room", a large 24'x24' room with door, private bath and a TV. In addiiton to the pull-out sofa, teh room also has two single mattresses for children to sleep comfortably on the floor.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4)
- DVD (3)
- VCR
- CD Player (3)
- Stereo System (2)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : We have a beautiful kitchen overlooking the lake with granite counter tops, a large breakfast counter, and stainless appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2) : The second refrigerator is on lower level
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : Deck and patio both overlook the lake and have spectacular views of teh lake, mountains, and of Okemo.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : House is directly on the water, with views of the water and mountains from all levels of the house. The waterfront is sandy and wide stairs allow for easy access to water. We have a dock for fishing or tying up your boat.
- Mountain View : Okemo and the Green Mountains can be seen from the Great Room, family room, bedrooms, deck and patio
- Communications
- Telephone (4)
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Our Bensonwood timeberfame house (also known as a post and beam house) is characterized by beautiful Douglas firm beams, towering cathedral ceilings, and a wide open main floor. The Great Room is open to the Kitchen and Dining Room. This openness makes it possible for everyone to be included in family or group discussion or activities, no matter where they are on the main level.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : No one appreciates pets as much as we do. But this is a brand new home and unforunately we cannot allow pets (no matter how well behaved)
- Smoking Not Allowed : Absolutely no smoking allowed in house
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- The lake is great for boating, fishing, swimming, cross country skiing, ice skating and snow mobiling.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall(until Nov 1): $450/Day (3 day minimum )or $3,500 full week week
Winter:$3,500 per week ($4,000 for New Year's & President's week)
Winter weekend (2 days): $1,800; additional days are $500
Winter Mid-week (6 PM Sunday to 5 PM Friday): $2,500
Spring (until Until June 14)$400 per day mid week $500 per day WE
Summer $3,500 per week or $2,250 mid-week (Sunday to Friday)
Rates based upon max occupancy of 8.
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- View from Lake - Ludlow, VT - Vermont House Rental - Near Killington & Okemo Ski Resorts in New England
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- Great Room - Ludlow, VT - Vermont House Rental - Near Killington & Okemo Ski Resorts in New England
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- A wonderful view from deck - Ludlow, VT - Vermont House Rental - Near Killington & Okemo Ski Resorts in New England
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- Kitchen island and great room
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- Bedroom overlooks lake
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- Great room view from loft
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- View is beautiful from deck any time of year
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- View from road
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- TV room on lower level has fireplace and overlooks the lake
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