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Classic 5BR Caspian Lakeshore Cottage Sandy Beach, Near Town

A view of the Cottage from Caspian Lake beach...only a few feet to the water!

An inviting Caspian Lake from the lawn (sandy beach is down three stone steps)

The Cottage from the back and side; large grassy yard is great for family games!

Dining room easily seats eight, with views of Caspian Lake

An inviting and cozy living room...great for visiting, reading, games

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Location
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Exceptional

5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Greensboro, VT

Caspian Lake
‪2 min walk‬
Wilson Farm Market
‪2 min drive‬
Hill Farmstead Brewery
‪14 min drive‬
Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Classic 5BR Caspian Lakeshore Cottage Sandy Beach, Near Town

If you are interested in a classic New England lakeshore vacation in the beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, then consider the beautiful shore of Caspian Lake in Greensboro. This spacious five bedroom summer cottage has been in a single family since the 1930s and has a lot of traditional beauty and character. Caspian Lake is one of the cleanest and most beautiful Vermont lakes, and our cottage is located on the sandiest side of the lake - the south shore. Great for children who want to play in the sand and wade in the water - and for adults, too!

The cottage is in a fantastic location, only a 10 minute walk to the Willey's Store, the local general store begun over 100 years ago. Mountain View Country Club, Vermont's first golf club, is also a ten minute walk from the cottage and has a great golf course and seven clay tennis courts. Greensboro is also a wonderful summer community and is great for families - and it is also the home of the famous Circus Smirkus!! There are numerous great spots for picnics, including Barr Hill, and great day hikes, mountain biking and wonderful scenic drives are all very nearby. Greensboro is also the home of Jasper Hill Farm, producer of artisan cheeses sold across the country, and Hill Farmstead Brewery, which attracts beer aficionados from all over. A walking path circles most of Caspian Lake for great lakeshore walks. Learn more about Greensboro by clicking on the Greensboro Association link further down in this profile.

We include an aluminum canoe and a dingy with the rental. Two large lakefront bedrooms have commanding views of Caspian Lake, and there are three additional bedrooms - one with a built-in bunk bed. The living room with a large, attractive fireplace and dining room are great relaxing and entertaining space, and there is a small private den off the dining room.

So if you want to 'get off the grid' (just don't tell your kids the WiFi password!) and unwind with your family for a truly restful vacation with plenty to do both at the Cottage and in Greensboro and the surrounding area, please contact us about our cottage.

Please note: This is a summer cottage only, and it is open from early June through early October only. Sorry, not suitable for the winter months!!

Keywords: lakeshore, cabin, summer lake cottage, lake, Greensboro, northeast kingdom

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

About the area

Greensboro

Located in Greensboro, this cottage is in the mountains and on the beach. Millers Thumb Gallery and Highland Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mountain View Country Club and Hill Farmstead Brewery. Willey's Store and Jasper Hill Farms are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Greensboro, VT

What's nearby

Caspian Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Willey's Store - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Wilson Farm Market - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Bayley-Hazen Military Monument - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Hill Farmstead Brewery - 14 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hardwick House of Pizza - ‬14 min drive
‪Hill Farmstead Brewery - ‬12 min drive
‪Positive Pie - ‬13 min drive
‪Village Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
‪Blackbird Bistro - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic 5BR Caspian Lakeshore Cottage Sandy Beach, Near Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic 5BR Caspian Lakeshore Cottage Sandy Beach, Near Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic 5BR Caspian Lakeshore Cottage Sandy Beach, Near Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic 5BR Caspian Lakeshore Cottage Sandy Beach, Near Town located?

Nestled on the beach, this Greensboro cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Caspian Lake, Millers Thumb Gallery and Willey's Store. Greensboro Free Library and Greensboro Town Hall are also within 15 minutes.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Andover, MN

28 Jun, 2011

Vermont Charm!

We loved the Vermont charm of the natural surroundings, the cottage, and the lake with walk out beach. We immediately slowed our pace with this historic cabin, the beautiful fireplace, the quiet of living at the lake, nearby local adventures, and the country gardens. We enjoyed each meal on the covered lake front porch, incredible sunsets, and the fun of ping pong, canoeing, scrabble, and all without any outside interruption. Every room had its own charm and individual character taking you back to a simpler time.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

1 Sept, 2022

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

Cozy home on a gorgeous lake

Gorgeous lake views, ample space + seating, and a convenient 5 minute walk to downtown Greensboro....this is a truly special place and we cannot wait to return! Thank you for opening your family vacation home to us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

7 Jul, 2022

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

Relaxing time in a heavenly setting

The Caspian lake cottage was ideal for our stay. We were 3 families with some teens and the size & configuration suited us perfectly. The cottage is perfectly situated with a porch facing peaceful Caspian lake. The house is well stocked & very comfortable. We were initially concerned about there only being one full bath plus one half, but it wasn't a problem at all. The owners were very responsive when questions arose (where are extra blankets, etc.) A highlight was having access to a canoe in which to explore the lake. We highly recommend a stay here and hope to some day return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M., Freeport, ME

8 Jul, 2019

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

Great trip! Hope we can go back!

This was a wonderful trip. We were bring our daughters to cirus camp and wanted to stay on the lake for a few days. It was perfect! There were many sleeping arrangements to choose from, minutes from camp, a great little beach for the kids and just a short walk to the store. It was well stocked with kitchen stuff including all the staples. We hope to go back next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian L., Beaverton

11 Jul, 2018

A perfect trip down memory lane for my family and I

I grew up visiting my Grandparent's cottage on Caspian Lake every year. I decided to re-create one of those long ago summers for my own family and rented this cottage. It was absolutely perfect! The cottage is charming and timeless and the location offers both a great sandy beach and a short walk to Willey's General Store and the rest of tiny Greensboro. The cottage is an authentic 1930s lake "camp" so it's rustic and definitely not fancy. However, it was clean and well stocked with everything we could need, the beds were comfortable and the decor adorable. The owners were easy to communicate with and very accommodating. I will absolutely visit again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

12 Nov, 2017

Classic and comfortable on Caspian

Wonderful summer camp with a lot of history but also the amenities you would want and a lovely beach

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

24 Jun, 2011

Thanks for another charming escape to Greensboro, Caspian Lake and Vermont's Northeast Kingdom!

As usual, our grown family enjoyed a memorable Greensboro reprieve — a vacation spot that time forgot. The main house is a classic Adirondack-style summer cottage with a massive fireplace and lovely porch overlooking Caspian Lake. Its private beach leads to majestic mountains defining the horizon. Nights are cool and restful, filled with ink-black skies, brilliant stars, and soothing sounds of water lapping against boats and shoreline. The cottage's interior appointments are ample and comfortable, while nostalgic and spare. We love the sense of slipping back into a simpler time that this vacation spot evokes, along with its momentos from earlier generations and important leaders who summered in this place. The location feels isolated yet convenient — walkable to town for an ice cream cone or additional provisions. Nearby Mountain View Country Club offers a friendly, relaxed 9-hole golf course and 7 tennis courts, served by a beautiful new clubhouse with rambling porches and wicker rocking chairs. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the clubhouse. Cell service around Greensboro is spotty at best — conducive to unplugging for vacation. The land line in the cottage kitchen works just fine when a call is needed. All in all, it is a delightful place and touchstone to a bygone era, reminding us of what really matters.

About the host

Your host

Our grandparents first owned this cottage in the early 1930s; now three of their four grandchildren have owned it since 2002.

Why they chose this property

Our great grandparents began coming to Greensboro in the late 1890s with other college professors and ministers. We have been enjoying Greensboro our entire lives, and it truly remains our favorite spot, drawing us all back from all across the United States.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy slowing down from busy lives while we are in Greensboro, frequently enjoying swimming and boating the lake, reading on the beach, the porch overlooking the lake or in the living room, and many other great but relaxing outdoor activities every summer. The public lake path allows for easy daily walks past some great, classic cottages.

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