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Lakefront Vacation House w/ quiet, sandy beach/boats -

Sunset Reflections - view from the porch.

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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Plymouth, VT

Echo Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Lake Rescue
‪10 min walk‬
Okemo Mountain Resort
‪9 min drive‬
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

4 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Vacation House w/ quiet, sandy beach/boats -

Great location 10 minutes from Ludlow, VT (Okemo), 20 minutes from Killington area, and 30 minutes from Rutland, Springfield, and Woodstock. Comfortable country home with updated kitchen/baths used for many years by vacationing/skiing families.

Just off of Rt 100N, the house is located at the southern end of Echo Lake with a "drop dead, gorgeous" view of the lake from the front porch. Easy in and out in winter weather. New kitchen and appliances in spring 2022 - new master bath in 2023.
Walking distance (10 minutes) to 2 fine dining locations and an idyllic, small country church. Swimming beach with gentle, sandy entry, dock, boats, kayaks, paddleboards, float...and 60 acres in back for hiking and exploring ... all that is needed for a great summer vacation.
In winter, skating on lake in front...hills for kids' sliding....and, year around there are the woods in back for hiking, snowshoeing, and enjoying nature with great hiking/walking possibilities.

Property manager

Jim Tepper

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Limited to wedding/family reunions, etc.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Consideration of Neighbors: Please be considerate of neighbors with outside conversation after 9 PM...noise carries a long way on Echo Lake!

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

Note from host: Limited to wedding/family reunions, etc.

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

Property Registration Number Listed and registered with the town of Plymouth, VT

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Plymouth

Located in Plymouth, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Okemo Mountain Resort and Killington Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Green Mountain Sugar House and The Ice House Ice Skating. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Plymouth, VT

What's nearby

Echo Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Lake Rescue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Camp Plymouth State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Okemo Mountain Resort - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
Buttermilk Falls - 10 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

Rutland Station - 38 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Goodman's American Pie - ‬8 min drive
‪DJ'S Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Tom's Loft Tavern - ‬9 min drive
‪Roundhouse - ‬8 min drive
‪Stemwinder - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Vacation House w/ quiet, sandy beach/boats - pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Vacation House w/ quiet, sandy beach/boats - ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Vacation House w/ quiet, sandy beach/boats - ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Vacation House w/ quiet, sandy beach/boats - located?

This family-friendly Plymouth holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Echo Lake and Camp Plymouth State Park. Green Mountain Sugar House and Amherst Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David S. C.

25 Jul, 2025

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

Great weekend stay Jim was accommodating and communicating frequently as well

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

20 Jul, 2025

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

Excellent lake house

Lovely week - nice house with a gorgeous view

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

6 Jul, 2025

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

Family time

Great location for family to get together.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

8 Jul, 2023

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

Plymouth location

The property was beautiful. And the owners were very responsive and nice. The lake is beautiful and everyone had fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

harwood j.

10 Jul, 2023

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

Heaven on earth

Magnificent view of Echo Lake - cars kept stopping to take pictures- and our very own beach to enjoy. Quaint home with plenty of room for our 7 people including two 2-year-olds. Our host could not have been more helpful. Great fishing, boating, and wonderful local sights. Don’t miss Buttermilk Falls

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

18 Jul, 2019

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

Kids had so much fun

My family had a great time. We would go here again. Kids enjoyed the fishing, swimming, jumping off the dock, playing in the sand, using the kayaks, canoe and paddle boats. The house had all the essentials. Lots of things to do in the area. The view from the house and deck is amazing. Family and neighbors were friendly and had great suggestions for things to do.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

27 Aug, 2022

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

Wonderful!!

This house was prefect. Just a crossing to the lake. The best view possible for morning coffee, and water toys for all ages to enjoy. We swam or played on the lake for hours with a picnic lunch, even went out early for some fishing and caught a bass. Quiet. Relaxing and enjoyable vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

28 Jul, 2020

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

Great relaxing week

The place has a million dollar view of the lake. We spent many relaxing hours on the porch admiring it. The beds were the most comfortable we've slept in. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the essentials and there were plenty of outdoor activities. The owner, caretaker, and neighbors were very friendly and helpful. We loved that the rental was located within 5 miles of restaurants and stores to pick up any needed essentials. The only downsides were having to cross a rather busy road to get to the beach (but well worth it) and there were a lot of horseflies and bees at the beach, so bring plenty of bug repellent.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

28 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect family vacation location!

We love southern Vermont and have stayed in the area many times. But this was our first time staying at Jim’s home. It was the perfect space for our annual family vacation. The location could not be better and the view is spectacular! It looks out at the whole of the lake and you can see the water from most of the house as well as the wonderful front porch. We played many games of Yahtzee at the dining room table - another great view of the lake. Jim is a very thoughtful host, welcoming us personally and with a bottle of wine. The house was well-stocked with all the sundries - plenty of soap (laundry, hand, dish), paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, garbage bags, etc. unlike some places we’ve stayed. It’s a steep path down to the beautiful lake area. If you are concerned about mobility, make sure you talk with Jim. The lakefront is stocked with great amenities including a pedal boat, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. The renovated kitchen was a great place to cook and the renovated bathrooms were very nice. We had a 9 month old with us and the house worked well for her too. My only advice is that the road in front is a busy one so you’ll want to keep an eye on younger kids when they are crossing to the water. Thank you, Jim, for a wonderful visit! We hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Fabulous spot for a week of R&R

We spent a week here with 4 adults, and 4 teens. It was awesome! Jim was super friendly and helpful. The old house layout is a little wonky, as to be expected of an old home but we loved the charm of it. We were welcomed by a handwritten note, fresh flowers, and a bottle of wine - all unexpected nice touches! We spent most of our time down by the water using the kayaks, canoe, and paddleboard. Lots of chairs and the canopy for shade made it our favorite spot. The views were incredible from the house, too. A couple times we could have used more life jackets but made it work ok. The house is spacious and well kept. The comfy king beds were much appreciated by the adults! Having USB outlets on the lamps was helpful. The kitchen is small but very functional and beautifully renovated. The only minor disappointing thing was that the downstairs shower shower liner needed to be cleaned. It is a very narrow shower/tub and would have been more enjoyable with a curved shower rod so it feels wider. The water pressure was great though in that bathroom. The upstairs shower pressure wasn't as good. The house had plenty of beach towels for us all. There are lots of games in the cabinet. We made good use of the washer and dryer and appreciated having detergent available. We recommend checking out Buttermilk Falls, Green Mountain Sugar House, Plymouth Cheese, Calvin Coolidge Historic Site, Thunder Falls, and Off the Rails while you're in the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

7 Sept, 2023

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

Post flood visit to Ludlow

This was a great place to stay for a post-flood Ludlow vacation. We wanted to support the area that has so much need right now and we are glad we did. The home was great for our family with two nicely renovated bathrooms and a well equipped renovated kitchen. Because the lake was unusable due to bacteria from the flood, we could not make use of the many boating options offered at this property, but there is a wonderful beach area where we sat admiring the unparalleled view! Easy access to Route 100 to Ludlow or north to Woodstock and beyond.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

30 Jul, 2022

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

Fun Lake House

This lake house sits atop a hill with great Mountain and Lake View’s. It also has a Sandy beach area with easy lake access, floating dock, kayaks, canoes and a cabana area. It wa a great and I recommend this house for large families.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vinit M.

26 Oct, 2021

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

Great location; Nice history to the place

Very good location; Awesome views; Kayaks are a real value add

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Linda B.

25 Oct, 2021

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

Echo Lake house

Comfortable & great location. Very helpful host.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harshit S.

20 Oct, 2021

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

Amazing view and amazing host

It was a perfect house

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Janet N.

17 Oct, 2021

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

Our vacation in Ludlow

The location of the property was perfect. Beautiful little beach for our 3 year old and great views. The house is across the road and it is a fast road so we had to be very careful with our grandchild. Jim was very attentive and we had plenty of sheets and towels. Since we were there for two weeks he came with clean sheets and towels in the middle of our stay.The interior of the house ,however, needs a makeover. It was spacious but very tired and unattractive. Could also use a couple of more chairs on the front porch, and there is really no outdoor space for a child to play on the property until yo cross the road.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

11 Oct, 2021

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

Perfect!

Our photography group needed a home away from home for a Vermont Fall Foliage week, and this property checked all the boxes. Cozy and non-pretentious, plenty of space for the 6 of us, great communication from the property owner, fabulous view of Echo Lake and everything we needed to have a relaxing vacation getaway. We look forward to booking again!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rina M.

16 Nov, 2020

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

Vacation

We had a wonderful time at this property. It was a nice private location but close enough to major areas for our hiking and day adventures. And that view...it’s beautiful!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

16 Oct, 2020

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

A True Vermont Gem

Jim was an absolutely perfect host. Communication was great and he lives nearby so he was there to answer any questions we had. We talked with him several times and he was one of those rare, genuine people that you can say right away is truly a great guy. We felt like family staying there. The house was exactly as described, a beautiful old homestead complete with original ceiling beams and fireplace and additions to the original home obvious and reminiscent of when they were done. The house was also immaculately cleaned and maintained top to bottom. While the beauty of the old home was everything we expected, all of the modern touches that are important to a comfortable stay were there. All of the kitchen appliances were new and the towels and linens were all plush and luxurious. The view overlooking the lake was phenomenal. The kids and I went out on the lake canoeing and row boating every day we stayed. They loved it. I would absolutely recommend renting this home to anyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

28 Sept, 2020

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

Breathtaking

We spent the week watching the breathtaking view and enjoying the quiet. We had a good time and homeowner and house maintenance guy were great very accommodating.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Douglas S., Massachusetts

1 Sept, 2020

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

Enjoyed our stay

We had a great week on Echo lake. The property was beautiful and well maintained. The beach area and access to boats was great. The Ludlow area is very nice. We would definitely visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Myra F.

13 Jul, 2020

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

Great family week

We had an excellent family week at Echo Lake. Plenty to do and felt very safe. The home has the most amazing view. There were plenty of life vests and boats (3 kayaks, canoe, paddle boat) for all of us to use. The breeze in the evening kept us cool at night and the lake kept us cool in the day. We had an excellent time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony B., Hopkinton ma

3 Sept, 2018

Great family house in perfect location

We had a great time at the lake! The house was perfect for our family and friends, accommodating all kids and adults comfortably. After being greeted by a gift basket and kind owner, we spent the week enjoying everything the house and lake had to offer: canoeing, kayaking, swimming, s'mores by the fire, and more! Thank you for sharing your home with us! We hope to come back again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

12 Aug, 2018

Wonderful lake vacation

Everyone in my family of 8 - husband, grown children, and young grandkids - enjoyed themselves thoroughly! We were welcomed with a lovely note and gift basket, and were then pleasantly surprised to be greeted personally by the owner. We liked the house very much. The dining room and front porch look out over the lake - and what a beautiful lake it is! We loved the small sandy beach, gradual entry for young children, and all the boats at our disposal (kayaks, paddle boat, row boat). We were pleased with all the things to do in the area, including a farm where the grandkids churned butter! There is a state beach on the other side of the lake, with a great playground. (Can't see or hear from the house, though). Grocery store was conveniently located. Also nearby was a lovely gift shop that serves maple creamees ( ice cream). Delicious! Nice mix of peaceful retreat and access to activities. A few things that we didn't have any problem with, but that are worth a head's up: 1. There is a road between the house and the lake. It was reasonably well- traveled on the weekend, but quiet during the week. It didn't bother us at all. There are locks on the screen doors, which we appreciated. 2. The owner's family lives close by and may occasionally use the beach. Extremely nice people and very considerate, so not an issue at all for us. 3. The kitchen is well-stocked with pots, pans, glasses, dishes, cutlery, utensils, appliances, etc. You do need to bring or buy your own pantry items (flour, sugar, oil, spices, etc.) 4. The house isn't air-conditioned, but there are plenty of window and box fans and the breeze off the lake cools the house down nicely. We've rented a number of summer lake-homes in Vermont. This was our favorite!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Moira M.

21 Mar, 2012

Wonderful place

We have spent a week here almost every summer for more than 20 years. It is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy VT. The house and beach are comfortable for a family (kids, grandkids etc..) or group of friends. The beach front is protected and private, with nice sand for kids but also perfect for kayaks and adults to hang out, swim, read and relax. Swimming is perfect and the raft provides a source for lots of fun. Ludlow is very nearby with a great bakery, Okemo and Killington for hiking or summer drives and local inns just down the street if you want to go out for dinner. The house, porch, yard and beach provide enough room so that people can spend time alone or time together.

About the host

Hosted by Jim Tepper

I am a retired business executive and US Marine Corps helicopter pilot. My 2 sons and I manage our family homestead property. I stay involved with local government and civic organizations: Rotary Club, Veteran's Advisory Board, Printing Industry Scholarship Fund and other boards. Our family thoroughly enjoys our time in Vermont at our separate house close-by as well as extensive time on the lake.

Why they chose this property

Comfortable family homestead enjoyed for many years by family and guests. Relaxing environment with the "Million Dollar View" of the lake from the rockers on the porch ... enjoy morning coffee and take in the breathtaking view.
Easy in/out driveway close to main road for ease in wintertime. Great outdoor activities ...beauriful calm lake for swimming, boating, and fishing in the summer and in winter ... sledding/snowshoeing/skating/etc. ... and of course 2 top class ski areas in Okemo and Killington.

What makes this property unique

Breathtaking view from the dining room/living room/porch looking north across the entire lake toward the mountains to the north. sun and shadows constantly change the image making for a pleasant viewing experience with a glimpse of our lake eagle from time to time.