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WATERFRONT 4BR Home 30min from Jay Peak! - Lake Memphremagog - AMAZING VIEW!!

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Terrace/patio
Sunset at the dock.
Dining
Outdoor dining
Kayaks available May 15 - Sept 15 4 Adult Size Life Vests Provided.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 101600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio

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Newport, VT
  • Place, Lake Memphremagog
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, MAC Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jay Peak Ski Resort
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Captain’s Quarters

1 King Bed

Mountain Room

1 Queen Bed

The Barnyard - kids room

1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Twin Bed

The Cabin

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs (half bath) Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs (main) bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WATERFRONT 4BR Home 30min from Jay Peak! - Lake Memphremagog - AMAZING VIEW!!

Lakeside house with stunning view!
-Sleeps 10
-4 bedrooms / 1.5 baths.
-Deck, Grill, Firepit, Dock, Kayaks
-Very close to Newport Bike Path
-Quiet, near end of a dead end road
-3 min drive to Downtown Newport, offering several dining options and many things to do
-30 min to Jay Peak Ski Resort, year round indoor water park, golf, and great restaurants
-45 min to Burke Mountain Ski Area and Kingdom Trails (Mountain Biking)
-37min to Lake Willoughby, beach and several hiking trails

THE SPACE:
The Scenic Retreat Home offers guests 4 beds/ 1.5 baths. Each bedroom has a theme. Mountain Room, Cabin Room, Captains Quarters, and the Barnyard for the kiddos.

Downstairs you'll find a large sunroom overlooking the lake.
Enjoy the coffee bar in the morning while watching the sun come up over the water. Or relax on the couch and watch the gas fireplace!

Upstairs you'll find 80 year old wooden shiplap on the walls and some of the doors we were able to save when we renovated.

----------OUTSIDE----------
The deck on the front of the house is large and comes with a table and chairs. We welcome you to use the grill.

Firepit - bring your own wood.

The dock is private, feel free to watch the sunset or hang out down there.

4 kayaks and adult size life vests are down at the water for you to use.


----------OTHER THINGS TO NOTE----------
PARKING - 2 cars comfortably, 4 can be packed in super tight in summer. In winter months, best to plan on 3 maximum.

STAIRS TO THE WATER - It is a long and steep walk to get down to the water (approximately 4 stories of elevation change).

GETTING INTO THE HOUSE - You have to walk down a set of stairs to get into the house. The stairs from the 1st floor to the second floor are steep. We do not recommend this home to anyone with mobility concerns.

KAYAKS - Available May 15 - Sept 15
4 kayaks + adult size life jackets are down at the dock for you to use.

AC - Window Units installed May 15 - Sept 15

WINDOWS - All windows have cranks removed and locks installed. Most are nearly impossible to shut again once they are opened. It is against house rules to open the windows!!

TRAIN - Comes by once or twice a day, rarely on the horn, usually about 6 cars long. Personally we love watching it go by. We've never noticed it go by outside the window of 6am - 6pm but obviously have no control over their schedule.

CROOKED/SLOPED FLOORS - The house is 110 years old, it is far from straight. If you're looking for a new fancy place, this isn't it.

BUGS - Depending on time of day and year, there are mosquitos, black flies, spiders, etc. Not excessive but don’t be surprised if you see some bugs here. Not a bad idea to bring bug spray.

GRILL/DECK/DOCK - Our cleaners do not check or clean the Grill/Deck/Dock. Please clean up after yourself.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
The Lake House is kid friendly! Bunk Room sleeps 4
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Events

No events allowed
Please keep the noise under control :)
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Windows - You are not allowed to open any windows. Most of them are nearly impossible to shut again. $300 fee if non comply.
Late checkout - MAY be available, with prior approval required. Failure to vacate by 10am will result in billing of $50 per hour over stayed.
Prior to booking, guests must respond to our pre-booking message and answer all of the questions (will be sent upon your request to book).

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please keep the noise under control :)
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Newport

Located in Newport, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Veteran’s Memorial Park and Haskell Free Library and Opera House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Willoughby Falls Wildlife Management Area and South Bay State Wildlife Management Area. MAC Center for the Arts and Quechee Gorge Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Newport, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Memphremagog - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • MAC Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Willoughby - 27 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Jay Peak Ski Resort - 29 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Memphremagog Lake Beach - 38 min drive - 60.7 km

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Derby Cow Palace - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WATERFRONT 4BR Home 30min from Jay Peak! - Lake Memphremagog - AMAZING VIEW!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at WATERFRONT 4BR Home 30min from Jay Peak! - Lake Memphremagog - AMAZING VIEW!!?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WATERFRONT 4BR Home 30min from Jay Peak! - Lake Memphremagog - AMAZING VIEW!! on Apr 19, 2026 start from $288, 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.

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT 4BR Home 30min from Jay Peak! - Lake Memphremagog - AMAZING VIEW!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATERFRONT 4BR Home 30min from Jay Peak! - Lake Memphremagog - AMAZING VIEW!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WATERFRONT 4BR Home 30min from Jay Peak! - Lake Memphremagog - AMAZING VIEW!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of MAC Center for the Arts, Lake Memphremagog, and Newport Bike Path. North Country Hospital and Health Center is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

DOUGLAS K.

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

Newport vacation

Enjoyed our time in Newport
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tess W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is just about absolute perfection. And though you will get in a good stair workout, it’s worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

great views

nice clean charming home !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Stunning view

Clean and comfortable for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Best place ever!

We had a blast! Location and views are insane! Location is also super close to Jay Peak (which was also fun with kids) but also the layout of the house is perfect for families. Highly recommend and Ryan was very responsive. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

Oh My! What a view.

We stayed here for a Fall weekend. Spectacular views. The place is clean and fit our family (2 adults, 4 kids 13-16) with ample space. While the place certainly has its quirks, everything was fantastic. We are planning to come back during a different season.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget N.

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

Amazing view!

Great stay. Internet worked perfectly as I worked from there for a day. AC worked great in 90 degree weather! The lake was beautiful and the dock and chairs were nice by the water to sit and relax. The hosts were very quick in responding to any questions. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Great view and location

This was a great property, close to downtown Newport but felt very removed with an amazing view of the lake. The house was clean and welcoming, and Ryan made the reservation and check in process very easy. The house has lots of stairs, both inside and to get down to the lake, which wasn't ideal for our youngest children, but we made it work. Thanks for a lovely and memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Great location and unparalleled views!

We had a great few days at the Scenic Retreat in Newport, VT. Ryan was beyond helpful and responsive to any and all requests. Our favorite things were spending time on the dock kayaking and swimming or just floating, nights at the fire pit and family dinners around the large dining table. Thank you, Ryan, for sharing this awesome property with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely easy check-in. The house was clean with plenty of towels. Well-equipped kitchen with plenty of spices & condiments. It's really the view to the lake that is the spectacular aspect of this house. Stairs were navigable (thank you for the heads-up) and our granddaughter was excited by the daily train passing. Only real downside were the windows, none of which can be opened. The description was clear about this, but in reality caused for some discomfort, especially at night. Host very easy to deal with, and the lake is fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise P.

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

Visit family in VT

I loved the lake and the kayaks and the view and the fishing! It wasn't until I was leaving that I noticed all the chargers in each of the rooms which my sons and friends were very happy with. All the condiments and supplies needed for a most enjoyable stay! Great exercise on the stairs to the dock!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

The view!

Sitting in a rocking chair with your morning coffee while looking at the lake is the perfect way to start the day. We spent time at the lake dock swimming and reading.. Visited Jay Peak, Newport and rented a boat to explore the lake. The dining table easily fit 7 of us for dinner and games. We enjoyed our stay and time to reconnect with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

A real home away from home!

This beautiful home was just perfect for our family! The lake was so amazing, we could have stayed there forever! They provided everything we could have needed. The house is just a quick few minutes drive to town, to get food or whatever other shopping you might have to do. There is an indoor waterpark at Jay Peak not even 30 minutes away. We stayed here as a family of 6 with our four small kids age 2-9, (who had the time of their lives!). Thank you so much for sharing this magical place, Ryan and Taylor! Wonderful and helpful hosts too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Perfect Winter Getaway

The home was perfect for our family for a long winter weekend. The wall to wall windows on the front of the house brought lots of light and were perfect for watching the snow fall. The gas fireplace stove was so nice for relaxing next to as it was very cold and snowy outside. Part of the family skied at Jay Peak for a day, and it was a perfect location to do that but also be close to extended family in the Newport area. The kids had lots of fun playing in the snow on the frozen lake. The house had everything we needed and was really clean and stocked. I would definitely visit again and would love to come back in the summer when we could take full advantage of the beautiful lake and lawn area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

We had fun

First and foremost, the hosts were amazing and the view was spectacular. I cannot say enough good things about the host. He was very responsive and very attentive. My stepson had a great time and caught some pretty decent fish on the lake. We found dirty pans in the oven from the previous renters that the cleaning crew did not catch. That aside, our only concern was some safety issues with the house. All of the floors are uneven. The refrigerator doors and the guest bath door will not stay open due to the sloping of the house. In the kitchen, you start going downhill and then at the end you are walking uphill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

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

Lovely stay with quick access to gorgeous lake!

Lovely house with a gorgeous view of the lake via large picture windows and quick access via a steep flight of stairs. Ryan was very responsive to my questions and up front about lake access, making sure it was going to work for us. If you've got mobility or balance issues, navigating the stairs in the house and down to the lake will be an issue! It wasn't an issue for my friends and I, so this was a great stay that Ryan made better by having kayaks available on the dock! The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and cutlery, and the bathroom was well stocked with toiletries. Bedrooms were a good size with comfortable beds. Note there is only one a/c window unit for each floor, so it did get muggy upstairs - there were ceiling and floor fans to help circulate cooler air and make it comfortable for us. Overall, my friends and I had a blast - Thanks Ryan!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M.

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

Beautiful Lake near the Canadian Border

We were a multi-generational family spending time at this property. It is an older camp home so do not expect a dishwasher or bright lighting and the listing is honest about stairs to navigate each level. It is a beautiful view from the rocking chairs and dining room table, next level below with table and grill, lawn down another level with fire pit and wood provided, down another level to tracks (train passed by 1 morning we were there), and another set of stairs to the dock. We were able to swim off the dock that has some seating and a sit-on Kayak. We spent a beautiful summer day at Prouty Beach and also visited Coventry Falls alpaca farm, about a15 minute drive. Owners were available, information provided clearly and timely, additional toiletries, coffee/teas, charging cords and condiments well stocked to make it an easy stay. There are also new washing machines in house. Sunsets were beautiful-a loon made a regular visit. It is a beautiful setting to spend some time enjoying a lake view!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Y.

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

Beautiful view

The view is beautiful. The house is very clean. We loved the little touches like a in case you forgot basket, coffee bar and little snacks.Ryan was great to work with. He answered any questions I had with an immediate response and when we asked to extend our stay he made it so easy. It was a little cold to spend anytime outside but the view was so spectacular that there was no need to.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David H.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

tom h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Taft

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I’m from the area, live in Michigan now and work as an engineer for Ford Motor Company. I rehab houses and manage a few rental properties on the side.

My family is still in town and is the first line of defense should you need anything while you’re staying at our Lake House.

Why they chose this property

The Scenic Retreat Home offers guests 4 beds/ 1.5 baths. Each bedroom has a theme. Mountain Room, Cabin Room, Captains Quarters, and the Barnyard for the kiddos.

Downstairs you'll find a large sunroom overlooking the lake.
Enjoy the coffee bar in the morning while watching the sun come up over the water. Or relax on the couch and watch the gas fireplace!
The deck on the front of the house is large and comes with a table and chairs. We welcome you to use the grill as well.

The lawn is flat and has a firepit, (bring your own wood please).

STAIRS TO THE WATER - It is a long and steep walk to get down to the water (approximately 4 stories of elevation change).

What makes this property unique

-Amazing views
-30 minute drive to Jay Peak
-50 minute drive to Burke Mountain
-Lakefront
-Firepit

Languages:

English
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