Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Westmore, VT

Lake Willoughby5 min walk
North Beach18 min walk
Crystal Lake20 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Centrally located in the heart of Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom, The Honeymoon Cottage is the ideal place for family vacations, honeymoons, hiking/kayaking/biking adventures, fishing trips and more!

The Honeymoon Cottage was built at the dead end of a dirt road as a guesthouse in 1930 as part of a resort along the lines of the Patrick Swayze Dirty Dancing movie, in which people from away would rent a cottage with access to a mess hall, roller rink, tennis courts and of course the beach.

Only vestiges remain with the kind of privacy, views and open space that you would expect. Many of the larger houses were torn down, including the main house to the Honeymoon Cottage.

We tried to save it, but it was too far gone and we had to tear it down in 2018. Now there are only a handful of places left in the association.

The Honeymoon Cottage is the very last cottage at the dead end of a quiet dirt road with spacious grounds and the best views in the whole association. We may rebuild the main house some day, but right now we love the large lot and privacy!

Named The Honeymoon Cottage because of it's doll house look, diminutive size and complete privacy, this is a classic Vermont seasonal cottage completely renovated in 2016. It has been outfitted with modern conveniences without losing the country charm that relaxes you the moment you step in the door.

The Honeymoon Cottage has one bedroom with a queen size bed and a small bunk room with built in bunk beds and french doors leading to a brand new deck with panoramic views overlooking the lake and mountains. There is one bath with a walk in shower. It can sleep 2 adults and 2 children comfortably.

Where the main house once stood, we have built a large dog yard. Inquire about it if you want to bring pets!

Sitting on top of a knoll which overlooks the lake to the famous Willoughby Gap and mountains, this comfy cottage rests at the end of a short dead-end dirt road so it received ZERO through traffic. With all the amenities needed to make it the perfect seasonal getaway for family and friends, why stay anywhere else in Vermont!

The Honeymoon Cottage has a cozy dining table with umbrella on the deck with great morning views perfect for enjoying a quick breakfast before you head down to the sandy beach to the lake for swimming, fishing or boating. We keep our canoe at the beach and you are welcome to use it -- or bring your own boat as the public fishing access is only a mile away with free parking. There's also ample seating around the firepit - the perfect place for a sunset bonfire.

The fishing access with boat launch is just minutes down the road and there are two large public beaches in addition to our small private one. There are several small country stores where you can stock up on fishing supplies, beach gear or just stop for a pizza, soft serve ice cream or deli sandwich and a bar and restaurant nearby. You do not have to drive into town!

Property manager

Tim Marschke and Cheryl Potter Marschke

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Bring your boat. Plenty of dock space just for you.

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There is a great bunk bed for children!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Contact owner for prior approval. $50 deposit.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking only allowed around the firepit.

Pet fee is for 1 dog, additional dogs must be approved by owners and are $50 each.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orleans

Located in Orleans, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Lake Willoughby and Sentinel Rock State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fairbanks Museum of Natural Science and Quechee Gorge Mini Golf. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

What's nearby

Lake Willoughby - 5 min walk
North Beach - 18 min walk
Mount Pisgah - 9 min drive
Crystal Lake State Park - 13 min drive
Crystal Lake - 20 min drive

Getting around

Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

The Gap Pub and Grill - 2 min drive
Lake House Saloon - 15 min drive
Gil's Bar and Grill - 13 min walk
Willoughvale Inn & Restaurant - 14 min walk
Robin's Roost - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Renovated Classic Vermont Lake View Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orleans cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Willoughby and North Beach. Sentinel Rock State Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

21 Oct 2023

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

Awesome place and owners!

The cabin was a perfect place to stay. The views and property are amazing. My dogs loved the fenced in area. I cannot recommend this place enough. Tim was a great host and made sure to stop by and say hello and to check that we were okay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly H.

1 Oct 2023

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

Accessible

Took my elderly mother to see the early fall leaves. The property is largely accessible for someone who uses a walker. There are a couple of steps into the cabin. In the cabin the doorways are wide enough for a walker. The shower is walk-in (no grab bars of course). We brought a small portable raised toilet which worked well. The view from the deck and porch is lovely. The dogs loved the dog pen area. I was concerned about possibly being cold given it’s shoulder season, but the cabin was toasty with the gas fireplace. We could drive down/across 5A to the small private beach for canoe access (though my mother didn’t do that).

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

25 Sept 2023

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

Westmore cottage

We had a great time. Really nice location, at the end of the drive, Tim was great, fair price. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holli V.

20 Sept 2023

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

We had a lovely stay

Quaint cottage with gorgeous views. The dog yard and gated porch made it perfect. Comfy! Deer, ducks, geese and loons! The weather was chilly and the fireplace made it cozy. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

10 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing!

We really enjoyed staying here. Great location to the lake, clean inside and comfortable. We would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Marschke and Cheryl Potter Marschke

Cheryl Potter is a fiber artist and author, but is best known as the founder of Cherry Tree Hill Yarn. She has a BA from Middlebury College and an MFA from the University of Arizona.

After earning her Master of Fine Arts degree, Cheryl began dyeing yarn and designing garments an old milk house on her farm on Cherry Tree Hill in East Montpelier, Vermont. Cheryl and her husband Tim currently spend their time between Vermont and Costa Rica.

Why they chose this property

This property was an irresistible purchase -- a small neglected guesthouse next to a fallen in main house with beautiful bones that needed to either be torn down or a get complete restoration. It is located in an ideal location with views hardly ever available for purchase these days and we just had to buy . The cottage took a year to complete, but efforts to save the main house were unsuccessful. We finally tore it down in 2018 and put in a drilled well.

What makes this property unique

Guests who stay at The Honeymoon Cottage are able to see the beauty of the Northeast Kingdom in it's entirety while enjoying peacefulness and privacy. We have a resident fox and ground hog. You may even see deer in the front yard!