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

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Exterior
House/waterfront from the lake
Sunset Reflections - view from the porch.
Rock on the porch and view Echo Lajke
Kid Friendly Swim Raft

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Plymouth, VT
  • Place, Echo Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Rescue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Camp Plymouth State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪28 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Limited to wedding/family reunions, etc.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

Property Registration Number Listed and registered with the town of Plymouth, VT
Property # 114272
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

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 Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Plymouth, VT

What's nearby

  • Echo Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Rescue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Camp Plymouth State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • beach near Camp Plymouth State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Okemo Mountain Resort - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Roundhouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Waffle Cabin - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Loft Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪43 North - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Sitting Bull Restaurant & Bar - ‬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.

How much is parking at Lakefront Vacation House w/ quiet, sandy beach/boats - ?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Family time

Great location for family to get together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Thanks for the comments Paul. It was nice to meet you and the family and am very happy that you all were able to enjoy the house and lake. We hope that you will visit again soon. Jim Tepper
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S. C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you Jen ... glad you had a good week... Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful home in Echo Lake was perfect. My 93 year old mother in-law said she felt like she was in the"Lap of luxury" in the master bedroom. We enjoyed using the canoe and kayak on the lake and loved watching the sun set. It was definitely our favorite place this trip. The only thing lacking was shampoo, which wouldn't have been a problem if we had known ahead.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as pictured and described. It had a lot of charm, history, nice updates, and plenty of room! The lake view out of the front window was spectacular! We were there for a family wedding at Echo Lake Inn which we walked to, it was that close. The owner, Jim, was onsite to greet us and help with anything we needed. Very friendly, and he supplied the home with everything you could need. I would highly recommend his VRBO!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thank You Shannon... What a spectacular day for the wedding ... glad everything went well. We appreciate your comments and were very glad that all went well in the house. Hope that you might return to New England again. Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

harwood j.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2022
Thank you Nicole .... It was a pleasure having all of you at the lake. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay and visiting Vermont. I hope that you will return to visit again. Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2020
Thanks Sandra... Great to meet you and gl;ad you had a good week. I am sorry that the bees and flies werw present at the waterfront .... we will work to see what we can do to chase them away. Hope to see you again on Echo Lake...the view will be here waiting for you! Jim
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet N.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2021
We are pleased that the location worked for you but disappointed that we did not meet your expectations regarding the family homestead. A planned renovation of the kitchen for spring of 2021 was put on hold until spring of 2022 by contractor due to supplies and time constraints...and guest commitments starting in June. We will continue to work to improve the interior to provide a more acceptable look. Thank you for your helpful input.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
Ann ... Thank you for your very thoughtful and complete review of our place. We appreciate your kind comments. We do strive to provide what vacationers need to enjoy their stays. We certainly do hope that you chose to return to Echo Lake and our family homestead. thank you, Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Angie.. Thank you for your comprehensive and thoughtful review of your stay at the lake. We will correct the shower situation ... our apologies to you for the curtain condition. We will also look into changing to a new, expanded rod for more comfort. We have increased the number of adult life jackets as we were not aware there was a shortage - thank you for pointing it out to us. As the upstairs bath has just been fully renovated, we are surprised about the low water pressure in the shower. That will be addressed and corrected. Please know that your kind comments and helpful suggestions for improvement are very much appreciated. We hope that you chose to return to the lake and will stay with us again. Regards, Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinit M.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

Echo Lake house

Comfortable & great location. Very helpful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
Thank you for visiting the lake area .... we hope you enjoyed your week here and that you are able to take some of the bright, fall colors back in your memories to Montana with you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harshit S.

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

Amazing view and amazing host

It was a perfect house
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2021
Thanks for visiting us .... we hope that your group had an enjoyable stay and all had safe trips back to the many corners of the country ... long journeys to make your reunion.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2021
Thank you ladies .... it was my pleasure having you here. I hope that you were able to capture a great deal of the beauty of central Vermont. I have incorporated your suggestion in our house preparation to improve the experience for our following visitors. Thanks for staying with us. Please contact me if another trip to Vermont is in the making. regards, Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rina M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2020
Many thanks for your kind comments ... very glad you enjoyed your time at the lake. we hope you can return sometime soon. JimTepper
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra F.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2020
Thanks for staying at the house ... we are very glad that you had a good week and hope that we will see you again next year. Jim T
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

About the host

Hosted by Jim Tepper

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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.

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