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A view through a window with a silhouette of a person and a boat on a body of water, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden floor.
A room with a glass table, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.
A round glass table with a potted plant and two blue glasses, overlooking a lake.
A room with a bed, a bench, a window with a view of greenery, and a door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
At the lakefront, this cottage features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, accommodating 3 guests. Enjoy nearby adventure activities like mountain climbing and biking. The property includes a patio for outdoor relaxation and is pet-friendly. Explore attractions such as Joe's Pond and Lamoille Valley Rail Trail while enjoying golf opportunities nearby.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends

    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments

    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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West Danville, VT
  • Place, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Joes Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Willoughby
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'Waters Edge' Romantic Cottage-Dogs Welcomed

Dogs? Seeking romantic retreat? Enjoy both! Dogs revered and welcome to this 1 BR cottage with exellent frontage. Used by 3 movie companies. Kayaks, antiquing, fishing, hiking, all linens, views on sparkling 3 1/2 mile long Joe's Pond, W. Danville. Near I-89, 91 & 93.Each year a fascinating pair of Loons appears daily out front with their offspring. At night their calls echo unforgettably. French Doors open to a breakfast deck right on the water. Excellent client reviews, especially from honeymooning couples. All dogs report this is the best place to chase sticks and balls into the water that they can remember! Please call if you have a dog, would like to talk to you. I LOVE dogs. …. I have many! Thank you Maryellen 802-236-1809.NOTE WELL ; NOW ACCEPTING 3 NIGHT MINIMUM DEPENDING ON CHECK IN DAY AND MY ABILITY YO SECURE HOUSEKEEPING. Updated June 26, 2026

Now some caveats. I strongly suggest some form of rental insurance. I’ve
Also if you are going to book September October please be sure you know how to make a fire in a woodstove. There is no central heat and I would not want anyone uncomfortable as it can get a bit nippy at night. We do provide plenty of wood and space heaters.
Bring drinking water.

Verizon cell phones do not work at the cottage but there is a regular phone there. T Mobile does work and I don’t know about other providers. At the corner of the lake where routes 2 and 15 intersect I was able to access Verizon most of the time.
Vacations are a very special time . I am putting these statements in so you have no surprises. Waters Edge is a magical spot and my favorite place on earth. Best to all, Mary Ellen

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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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: dogs (limit 3 total)

Dogs rule at this cottage. DOG LOVERS welcome!

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Please leave cottage unlocked on departure with keys on the counter. Due to the semi rural nature of the property trash should be really really well bagged so the raccoons don’t gain too much weight!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

50% refund given a mouth in advance and no partial weeks between july 4th and labor day. Thank you

Smoking outside only please.

Please call to chat about dogs.xxx-xxx-xxxx

Important information

You need to know

Property # 104625
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

West Danville

Located in West Danville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Catamount Film & Arts and St. Johnsbury Athenaeum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Twin Pines Recreational Tree Climbing LLC and Mountain View Country Club. Peacham Store and Morse Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hunting.
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West Danville, VT

What's nearby

  • Lamoille Valley Rail Trail - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Joes Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Burke Mountain Ski Area - 35 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Lake Willoughby - 45 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Ben and Jerry's Factory - 54 min drive - 79.1 km

Getting around

  • Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huang’s Noodle Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bentley's Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Three Ponds Sandwich Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Den At Harry's Hardware - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Goodfella's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Waters Edge' Romantic Cottage-Dogs Welcomed pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at 'Waters Edge' Romantic Cottage-Dogs Welcomed?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Waters Edge' Romantic Cottage-Dogs Welcomed?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Waters Edge' Romantic Cottage-Dogs Welcomed?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Waters Edge' Romantic Cottage-Dogs Welcomed located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Lamoille Valley Rail Trail and Joes Pond. Walden Community Library is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My dog Raven and I had a wonderful time. Great location to everything we wanted to do. Swimming every day and walking the Rails to Trails. The Cottage was wonderful with warmth and charm.We will be back! Trish
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin stay by the lake. We really enjoyed the location. It was very peaceful, the cabin was exactly as described in the listing. Mary Ellen fit us in with a shorter stay on our way through and she was very easy to communicate with. She's a huge dog lover and our dog thoroughly enjoyed the lake. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming cottage with unusual decor for sure. Very comfortable bed, incredible setting between the lake and the bike path. The shower was a bit tricky- hard to turn on but doable. Having kayaks right outside the front door made paddling with the loons an easy must-do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2026
So happy you enjoyed your stay. I always thought a 4 out of 5 stars was a super good review but people tell me it really brings your ratings down. I’ll take it any day when the guests seem so obviously happy with their stay. I seem to be one of the few hosts that charge neither a security deposit, a cleaning fee, nor a dog deposit. I will try to retain that policy for as long as I can, and continue to welcome lovely people like Amy. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cabin used for rest and relaxation. We loved reading and relaxing on the fenced in porch-our dog did too! The rail trail is so convenient to the property and makes for great walks with the dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2026
Thank you. You were most gracious guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were beautiful views of the water and a great walking trail. It was great to bring our dog and to explore nearby towns. The owner was very responsive to all questions we had. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved my stay!

Cute little cabin, just as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake cabin

Lovely lake cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute

The cabin was cute! We had fun with our dog on the dock. Lots of swimming for the pup. It was a peaceful and much needed time away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2025
I absolutely love it when people care enough about their dogs to focus their vacation around the dog. You and your husband‘s concern for your dog during the Fourth of July was truly touching and I share that as three of my nine dogs definitely got the jitters here in Las Vegas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to wake up early, get out on a kayak and see the sunrise. Waters Edge was a pleasure to return to and enjoy the sunset with the sweeping view of the pond. Comfortable bed and easy kitchen to put together a meal.The whole area has an uplifting feeling. We had a fulfilling and restful week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2025
I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay at the lake. It is my absolutely favorite spot on earth. I love cooking looking at the lake. It’s a perfect place to enjoy a meal and everything else of course
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private relaxing cottage on the water

What a beautiful location! Everything was perfect for our long weekend getaway. We had kayaks at our disposal, a lovely view of the pond, a cosy cottage, and a full kitchen. If we return to Vermont, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2022
So happy you had an enjoyable stay. My favorite spot on earth.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wonderful Second Visit

This place is a perfect getaway for us, with plenty of activities to keep us busy while still feeling like we have time to relax and unwind. In addition to kayaking and taking in the beauty of Joe's Pond, we biked along the rail trail, checked out the nearby pickleball courts, and took our two pups on multiple trips to visit and hike around Dog Mountain. Thank you for making your vacation cottage available!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loons call

We had a wonderful time on the lake. Close to many places to visit. Just wish the microwave worked better- the plate did not rotate. Lovely time and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2021
So happy your stay was excellent. New microwave already there. Thanks for letting us know. We always appreciate it when guests help us keep it shop shape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our own little oasis❣️

My Sweet Hubby & I really enjoyed our stay!!! The caretaker David of the property checked in with us to make sure everything was ok as well as well as the owner who was absolutely a delight to deal with. We loved our view of Joe’s Pond every morning while we had our breakfast. My son lives in St. Johnsbury so we will be back!!!!😁
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2022
Judy and Bud were beyond delightful to work with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake house

Just as expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect Lakeside Retreat

This property is nothing short of magical. My older dog is instantly a puppy again and frolicking with her younger sister with an ear-to-ear toothy grin we haven’t seen in years. Our younger dog is enchanted with the water and wants to spend every moment swimming out after her sticks and toys. We’re grateful to the host for sharing this wonderful cabin with us. 💕
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2022
You have captured the essence of what we hope for all dog lovers. Thank you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and Private

We stayed here last 4th of July, at the last minute. We were looking for a getaway suitable for us and our dog. What a haven! The pond was perfect for kayaking, and later a small fire outdoors. No bugs, quiet, absolutely relaxing. And the cottage is situated at the end of a short access road, directly on the pond. The inside of the cottage is truly sophisticated country. All the little extras, really made it so enjoyable. Sculpture, artwork, great wood-burning stove for cool nights, and the layout of the one (master) bedroom is great, small balcony directly off via french doors, and the bath inside the suite. Would love to return! Owners very nice, and easy to work with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of paradise

This was our second summer in this rental. Despite the flooding rains we enjoyed some lovely days on the water. The deck offers wonderful views of Joe's pond and the house is bright, clean, comfortable and fully equipped with everything we needed. The beach area has a variety of boats and life vests for use, and the rail trail close by offers walking, hiking, biking or running opportunity. The internet was strong and uninterrupted even through the steadiest of rain. The decorative charm and comforts of the cottage made even the rainy days relaxing and restorative. We were most impressed with the support of the owner and property managers in assuring us a positive stay despite the challenges of the flooding rains that plagued all Vermont during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your kind words. It’s always a pleasure to deal with guests such as yourselves who understand we do our best during trying times.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

This property was perfect for us. We loved the location by the water offering incredible views of the lake, a comfortable deck under shade trees, easy access to a beach area, and the availability of chairs, boats & floats. The cottage has our kind of charm, antique rugs and decor that is funky wonderful, and comfortable. The kitchen is complete with all you could want, and the openness of the main room feels airy and spacious. The porch off the bedroom is a bonus, either waking up to the sun on the lake or going to sleep to the lake breeze. David our host was accommodating and friendly. Mary Ellen was quick to respond to my questions to make the process easy. Our 15 year old golden was content to spend her days watching the lake activity from the deck or wading at the beach, all accessible for her elder bones. We enjoyed the trails for walking and biking and Sanbel’s food truck was a great alternative to cooking. We only hope this cottage will be available for us next year. Thank you for an incredible stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Think twice.

The location on the lake was beautiful! But, there were many issues with the cabin. If guests are staying there, it should have been cleaned throughly. Windows were dirty. Shower curtain was black mold. Needed to be replaced ages ago! Greasy shelves over the stove is badly need of cleaning. Would not use any glasses or spices in that area. And for the water issues……understanding that we had to be very careful of the septic tank. It was a pain. The futon is also needed to be cleaned. Didn’t want to sit on that. The bed was ok. The picture shown online is inaccurate. Needs a coat of paint.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2022
The property manager as a phone call or a one minute walk away. Any issues should’ve been addressed immediately with him as he always makes a visit to ensure that people are happy. Any issues David gladly would have addressed as sometimes with a very short turnaround time he is pressed. The cottage was freshly painted after your visit. there was never a futon in there. We are so sorry that your visit was unpleasant. Yes septic systems are hard to deal with and we have just replaced the entire septic system. But it still needs to be treated with love and care as this is an old country property. The fact that we are one of the few properties that allow us multiple dogs because we know that is hard to find sometimes there is residue left from the dogs. Again a simple request by either calling or taking the one minute to walk up to get David he would’ve come down and done his best to make things to your liking.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant get away

The location was good overall as it was on a more quieter and private section of the lake however the lake was very busy with jet skis and fast motor boats. We had thought it would be a quieter lake. Despite that we did enjoy swimming our quieter section and paddling. The walking/ bike path was nice to have for walking our two dogs, though we wished it was not just 10 feet from the house! Our dogs got excited by every walker/ biker that passed by. It was great to have a beach and several kayaks to choose from. A sandy beach made swimming and boating access easy though we didn’t feel comfortable to share it with the owner’s step daughter, who lived across from us, despite how welcoming she was of us and our two dogs. But that’s on us! The kitchen was well equipped. The view was terrific while eating on the deck! It was a great convenience to have the linens included and the option of an air conditioner in the bedroom for the hot days we had. The seating was not very comfortable in the main living area but we managed. Overall we had a very nice week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful dog friendly place among beautiful natural surroundings.

We really appreciated this fine hospitality. This was an honest accommodation with our dogs which can strain the best of properties although as dog parents we try our best to manage. We really appreciated the location of this great natural beauty right on a big lake around nice people. This luxury "cabin" was on an end of a culdesac which merged into a trailhead for walking and bike trail. There was some fine decorations, extra comforts and fine linens which we saved from having our dogs trample upon. We really enjoyed a large beachfront yard, very dog-friendly features. The waves from the lake and 2 decks off of the cabin were so relaxing. I enjoyed the inside decorations related to the fine culture of dogs and nature. There were many items to help us including many fine spices and plate ware for our meals. We enjoyed the local eateries in Danville, close to this cabin on the lake. Also we were invited to select from multiple kayaks. The launching area into the lake was very easy for an agile old person. I wish the stairs off of the deck had a rail and was better constructed for even step lenth needed as old person walking her dogs on leashes. To the manager's defense, the add did not claim any handicap access to their credit. We enjoyed the internet, cable TV too when tired from our excursions. There are many explorations to be made which are so enriching. We are glad to have discovered this place which is close to a great tourist excursion "Dog Mountain" which our dogs loved.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2021
Thank you so much. We gave you the same 5star rating for being fabulous guests. ! We will look into the stair situation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely retreat for us, was perfect place to bring our blind dog, he could lounge on the porch and was safe from falling off, and the sandy path down to the water was easy to navigate. We all loved a paddle and drifting on the water listening to the loons. Also did several longer walks on the rail trail, and walked down to get ice cream from the local store, was great fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, right on Joe’s Pond. Lovely going to sleep hearing the loons. Enjoyed walking the rail trail that runs right by the cabin as well as the ability to easily use the kayaks on the property. Great birdwatching and also saw several beavers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet Friendly and close to everything we needed, nice little lake with Loons to listen to and we were lucky enough to see. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2026
I am a nutcase for dogs and for people who care enough about their dogs to travel with them. This is why we try to make this lovely spot available to people who travel with their dogs. I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location!

We enjoyed our stay on the shores of Joe's Pond. The location was fabulous! We enjoyed the peaceful views, local hiking trails and biking on the rail trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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