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Perfect for a peaceful get away in clean fresh Vermont air!

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Newly sided entire house and garage
Exterior
Exterior
Out door shower
Off porch

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Woodford, VT
  • Place, Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Snow
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Williams College
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Brown Bear Room

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Bed Red Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Futon Room in open upstairs

1 Queen Futon

Upstairs Bed Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bear Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs half bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect for a peaceful get away in clean fresh Vermont air!

This cottage is nestled in the mountains of Woodford VT, in a private location directly on the lake. You will experience sheer delight during your stay at the Honey Bear Lake Cottage!

Choose from multiple sizes of beds to sleep, in each of three separate rooms. Enjoy brand-new stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen as you cook your favorite dishes. There is also a brand-new gas grill on the deck. The kitchen is fully supplied, just bring your own food. Condiments such as ketchup, mayo, etc. are available. Dine indoors, or al fresco on the deck.

Sit by the propane firepit outside on the deck or start a real fire to roast your marshmallows in the pit by the lake. Rock yourself to sleep on the glider swing or sit on the bench in the corner to meditate! The frogs will sing a song to you.

Jump in the three-man canoe for a cruise or take the kayaks for a leisurely spin around the lake and take a world around the lake on the paddle board.
There is a TV in the living room, as well as one in the upstairs loft bedroom. Play a board game in front of the propane fireplace in the cozy living room.

All fresh linens are supplied, including plenty of towels. Also provided are toiletries and a hairdryer.

In winter months, enjoy ice skating and ice fishing on the lake, or bring your snowmobiles. The entrance to the VAST Trail is up Mountain Road through the power lines. Cross country skiing is available at Prospect Mountain, just a one-minute ride away.

Take a break from the magic and drive down the road in either direction to neighboring towns. Bennington and Wilmington both have plenty of places to shop, eat, and enjoy some sightseeing and history.
Few minutes away is the Mountain General store if you need some basics and help support local business.

We are here to make your stay the best you have ever had. Let me know your needs, and It will be my pleasure to book your stay right at this moment...you no longer have to search anywhere else!

look forward to hearing from you soon!
Kindly,
Linda Jane

P.S. If there is no availability at the Honey Bear Cottage for your dates, if you would like an alternate choice, or you require two rentals for a larger group, please check out my other rental just down the road...Linda's Lake House (VRBO #505053).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1758720
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Bennington

Located in Bennington, this cottage is in the city center and on a lake. Robert Frost Stone House Museum and Bennington Potters Yard are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center and Prospect Mountain Cross-Country Ski Center. Bennington Arts Guild Gallery and Bennington Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating.
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Woodford, VT

What's nearby

  • Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Prospect Mountain Cross-Country Ski Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mount Snow - 31 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 34 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Williams College - 35 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Papa Pete's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Miller’s Toll - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for a peaceful get away in clean fresh Vermont air! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect for a peaceful get away in clean fresh Vermont air!?

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect for a peaceful get away in clean fresh Vermont air! on Jun 30, 2026 start from $385, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Perfect for a peaceful get away in clean fresh Vermont air! located?

Located in the heart of Bennington, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Green Mountain National Forest and Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center. Prospect Mountain Cross-Country Ski Center and Woodford State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin with a big yard right on a beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property itself is stunning, with the lake and mountains, making it a perfect retreat. The house is not only beautiful but also comfortable, offering everything needed for a relaxing stay. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful and delightful getaway. It’s a place I would happily return to!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is the perfect home-base for exploring southern Vermont. The personal touches and smallest details LJ has added to the home make it an exceptional stay. LJ is a fantastic host and very responsive to all communication, even quickly helping us when we had a user error with the lock (100% my fault). We all agreed that we got the best sleep we ever have in any rental we've stayed in. The loft is the best cozy cave ever! We are already looking forward to staying here again and continuing our explorations of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful stay! The house and the property were beautiful, the amentities were excellent, and Linda Jane was an incredibly generous and accommodating host. We visit Bennington every year for Thanksgiving with family and we hope to rent with Linda Jane again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely incredible vacation staying at Linda's cabin right on Big Pond. Having all the boats to use was great, our dog loved swimming everyday, and Linda was the best host
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent 4 day stay at HoneyBear! We came to see our daughter graduate from Bennington College and Linda Jane left some graduation celebration items (my daughter is using the Class of 2026 cup right now) which was very thoughtful. While graduation was rainy and cold, the other days of our stay we had wonderful breakfasts on the deck over looking the pond and enjoying the baby geese swimming by. My only issues were the lack of bedroom doors...especially on the first floor. It was a little uncomfortable for my parents and my father-in-law. So grateful to have the half bath in the loft. We were good going up and down the ladder, but in the middle of night....Super comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, wish we had booked for the week!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 2, 2026
Overall am happy that you enjoyed yourselves! I agree with the doors wish I could put doors there, have tried to figure it out but can’t come up with something that would work along with the ladder stairs! Hope you come back Lj
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chyhe B.

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

Great place!

Wonderful house, great hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Enjoyed the cozy cabin feel. Property was extremely clean and when hit with snow the plow service was totally on top of it! A lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake getaway! Well- appointed, and very clean! Has everything you need to thoroughly relax in the woods! Bedding was super comfortably and Host linda was great ! Will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohit J.

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

Perfect getaway on the lake

Loved the place and the stay. The pictures don’t do it justice. Its was everything we hoped for and more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our day here. Clean, cozy house with a great bonus room and 1/2 bath upstairs for kids/ teens to hang out. On a lovely pond, quiet neighborhood and spacious yard. Fire pit was great and plenty of seating on the deck. We didn’t use the kayaks/canoes due to our short stay, but wish we could have. Easy check-in/ out, communication with owner was quick and seamless. Hope to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Beautiful Stay

The cabin was exactly as shown, stairs leading to top level were a dteep but worth the flight up. Absolutely great week in Vermont.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti F.

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

Great Long Weekend Stay

We had a very nice stay for our long weekend get away. The cottage has everything we needed and is very clean. We did not have the best weather, so looking forward to visiting again to be able to enjoy the kayaks and pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

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

Great time by the pond.

We came for a 4 day mini-vacation and we couldn’t have selected a better place to stay and get away from it all. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerri K.

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

Recreation, rest and relaxation

We had a wonderful time during our week at the lovely Honey Bear Cottage. The cottage was beautifully decorated and well stocked with supplies to make our stay convenient and enjoyable. There was a great variety of watercraft available for our use as well. The property is well secluded to provide privacy and a restful, relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh F.

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

Dog vacation

We arrived to a super clean, fun space with a great yard and access to the pond. The house worked perfectly for us, with our two dogs. The owners were very responsive, and even left us a bottle of wine. We will likely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cozy and had great views. Working with owner was a dream when we had a problem with internet. All fixed now, no other problems! Thanks so much Linda!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Wonderful home and experience!

We received the warmest welcome and were fully taken care of. Linda Jane went out of her way to ensure all of our needs were met and that we had an enjoyable experience. She was highly responsive to our questions and accommodation requests. We had a wonderful time enjoying the lake and surrounding area in the state and National forests!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

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

Fabulous Find

We travel to Vermont frequently. This was the best rental we have had. The property is sparkling clean and very cozy. The location is beautiful, and the host is very responsive, taking great pride in her property. I wish I could add more stars to my recommendation. My husband and I will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Labor Day Lake Vacation

The weather was perfect for enjoying this water front property. It was so easy and convenient to have plenty of boat and floatie options right on site, and the deck was perfect for mealtimes in the sunshine. Our teen and tween didn’t have much trouble navigating the ladder to the loft bedrooms, but it is something to note if there are less agile members of your party.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley E.

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

An All-around Winner!

What a lovely stay! The cabin was stocked with everything we needed and it was very clean and well organized. The photos don't quite do it justice. Peaceful lake views all day with mountains in the distance - what's not to like? We used the queen bedroom on the main floor and the bed was so very comfortable. We were there for two weeks, so we definitely used the kitchen - again, a well-planned space and well stocked. We hope to be there again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at our Honey Bear cozy cabin; it was excellent. Our host, Linda Jane was awesome and kept in touch with us anytime we needed anything. Thanks Linda for all the goodies! The place was very clean and had everything in there we needed plus a lot of things we never thought would be there; it was great! The location was awesome since we had a big family get together and most of them stayed at Woodford State Park, which was only a mile down the road. It was so nice and close and those staying in lean-to’s and tents, were a little jealous of us! Especially Sunday morning, waking up to pouring rain. Thanks again, Linda Jane. We will definitely be back!
Our nephew playing bagpipes at the lake & getting huge applause!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Great place and so peaceful

The Honey Bear Cottage is adorable. The cottage is well stocked and immaculate. The adjustable bed is extremely comfortable. We did not get to use the fire pits or the upstairs bedroom but we did get to enjoy Big Pond, using the kayak and pedal boat. The hostess, Linda Jane is very attentive to your needs. Watching the stars from the deck is amazing. I would love to stay again. Very relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

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

Ski weekend

Linda Jane’s place is absolutely wonderful! The house was sparkling clean and had everything we could need for a weekend ski getaway. Also situated on a scenic pond in a quiet neighborhood. About 30 minute drive to Mt. Snow. Only thing to note, the cabin is a bit open concept, so Linda Jane kindly provided a divider to allow for more privacy between the downstairs bedrooms. We had a great weekend with friends and would love to plan a trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamar I.

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

Lovely home on the lake

We had a great stay during 2023 Memorial weekend. The house was sweet, very clean and perfect for a family with a mother in law. Everyone had their own space (even the teenager had his own bed) and we enjoyed the outside with the kayaks and paddling board. The view from the living room/kitchen is stunning and the pictures don't do it justice. Linda Jane was very responsive and very communicative. We hope to come back next Summer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda Jane Parson

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Love sharing a great experience for all my friends, family and new acquaintancees
The Honey Bear Lake Cottage is in honor of my best friend & brother "Donald" & my sister, "Dottie" who both left this earth to soon!

Why they chose this property

Its Magical, peaceful and a bit of heaven

What makes this property unique

Outdoor shower,
No other houses on either side are visible-very private
secluded & peaceful
Right across the street from the best country skiing Prospect Mountain
always lots of snow
Between Wilmington- fun shopping -Flea Market & Bennington-Open Market Saturday, shopping
Close to Mount Snow
Close to golf courses- Mt Anthony, Mt Snow and Haystack

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English

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