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Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Brandon, VT
  • Place, Moosalamoo National Recreation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Dunmore
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Leicester Town Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake

Very private 2-story lake front house fully equipped for swimming, kayaking, fishing and relaxing with the entire family. Large deck is perfect for morning coffee. Great screened-in porch with seating and a large picnic table for eating, late night card games, or simply enjoying the lake and mountain views. Dock includes a waterside deck area with railings, a larger extended deck for enjoying the sun and a floating swim raft (with ladder). Level backyard has 150 feet of unobstructed views. It also has a large gas grill and a small fire pit perfect for Smore’s and the occasional ghost story. The house comes with 2 kayaks, a rowboat with an electric motor, and a canoe. Life vests and paddles are included.
Spacious 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The Primary Bedroom has a large queen size bed and a sitting area with an adjoining bath. The 2nd bedroom has 2 double beds and the 3rd bedroom (on the 1st floor) has 2 twin beds.
Fully equipped galley kitchen (with a 3 stool breakfast bar), a living room, and a kitchenette that seats 6. There is also a large picnic table on the porch that seats 8.
Living room also features wifi and TV.


Other Attractions:
Fern lake is a peaceful lake perfect for the family with children of all ages. The lake is small and does not allow boat speeds above 5mph.
5 miles from Lake Dunmore, where you can rent boats for more water activity, or grab a casual dinner or
8 miles from Middlebury and 5 miles from Brandon, VT for dining, shopping, antiquing and more.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Brandon

Located in Brandon, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Neshobe Golf Club and Neshobe River Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moosalamoo National Recreation Area and Branbury State Park. Bulwagga Books & Gallery and Vermont Folklife Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Brandon, VT

What's nearby

  • Moosalamoo National Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lake Dunmore - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Leicester Town Hall - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Branbury State Park - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Brandon Museum - 10 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Ticonderoga Station - 50 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Clover Ale - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪22 Park Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kampersville - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brandon House of Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Li's Chinese - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake?

As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake on 26 May, 2026 start from S$440, 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 at Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Green Mountain National Forest and within 3 miles (5 km) of Moosalamoo National Recreation Area and Lake Dunmore. Leicester Town Hall is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parmeet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning place. Beautiful fall colours. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, private and very comfy spot directly on Lake Fern. Great fishing and swimming off the dock. We had a great time and look forward to visiting again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great. Thank You
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Perfect location and amenities

There was more than enough space for our family of 5 to spread out for downtime after taking advantage of all the fun amenities… boats, docks, fishing, etc. Don’t foresee it being our last time staying at this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place right on the lake very private. We went to take in the Fall foliage. It is centrally located between Brandon and Middlebury making it an easy drive to Shelburne Farms and Museum and Burlington (Lake Champlain). The house has everything you need for a wonderful getaway to Vermont.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Cottage with a view!

The property was nice and had all that was needed. Great communication with owners. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Serene getaway

Beautiful lakefront property with a lot of character. View from the dock is picturesque
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Best week of the year!

Always beautiful. Great house and even better lake. Can't wait for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Amazing location, wonderful house

Everything about our stay on Fern Lake was perfect. The location is amazing, the house is cozy and has everything you need (only exception is you bring your own linens). The kids loved minnows nibbling on their toes. Easy access to Lake Dunmore, Brandon, and Middlebury. Hope to come back again next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilya N.

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

Great location, condition and communication

We couldn't wish for a better deal - located right of the shore of a secluded lake, this property offeres everything we needed and nothing of of what we didn't. Well maintained too. Highly recommend ut.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Vacation

What a wonderful week we had using the kayaks, fishing off the dock, hiking nearby and eating some delicious not your run of the mill food as recommended. The house was clean and comfortable and the best part was that the house was very private with full view of the lake. Thank you Colin and Susan for making this available and your quick responses to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with this house and location. The lake is beautiful, so peaceful, and just what we needed to decompress from city living. The house was spacious, comfortable, and well equipped. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake and taking long walks in the area. The only mismatch with the listing was the need to bring linens and towels, though Colin, the owner, let us know about this before our stay. Communicating with Colin was easy and we were pleased with his prompt replies. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most week! We are a family of 5- plenty of room for all of us. The screened in porch was great forbreakfast. Fern lake is the most peaceful lake we haveever been on! There was great fishing and caught lots ofbass and bluegills. The kitchen had all the essentials.The location is ideal with Middlebury only 20 minutes away and Brandon 12 minutes south. Good restaurants close by and a great Farm stand close as well. Lots of hikes close by. Colin was very responsive and very easy to work with.Can"t Recommend this place enough. We look forward tobeing able to hopefully come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

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

Lovely and comfortable

Fern Lake is a small, hidden treasure conveniently located near Middlebury/Burlington to the north and Rutland to the south, with a scenic trip through one of the gaps access Mad River Valley. The area around the home is quite beautiful and is serene and comfortable. The house is nice - not luxurious but fully functional and easy to live in. The owners are very quick to communicate and attentive to whatever we needed to ask about. We loved morning coffee staring at the lake and evening conversation while sitting near the fire and staring at the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

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

Perfect Escape

We spent 5 nights at Fern Lake and even though the weather was ‘iffy’ a couple of days we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The decks and docks are great, and the house is very, very comfortable and well appointed. We fished, kayaked a bit and enjoyed having our adult children visit us (we all live relatively nearby). We went to all our favorite restaurants in the area and did some cooking on the grill as well. We hiked to Silver Lake (from Goshen) for fishing and a picnic. Overall it was a top-notch experience and we’re hoping to return next year. Thank you, Colin and Susan, for a much needed and appreciated getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

A gem at Fern Lake

We can’t say enough great things about the property! Loved having access to the Lake and tried to swim but too cold! Fire pit was wonderful! Indoors was so cozy and clean and allowed us to feel at home. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Late summer at Fern Lake

This is a very quiet, private property with all the amenities we were looking for. Its location near Middlebury and the Silver Lake hiking trails was particularly favorable for us. Access to the lake for kayaking and swimming was perfect. The kitchen was adequately stocked, and we prepared nearly all our meals there. We had a very enjoyable time and thank the hosts for making their home available!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Forever our spot

This was our 2nd year renting this house and we hope to rent it forever. It is by far the best week of our life.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Nice peaceful playce for 2 couples

This was a much larger house than the pictures let on! Very quiet community, only the occasional car could be heard at night. The views of the stars were wonderful and addictive. We spent most of our time on the deck by the dock and in the screened in porch at night just hanging out and quietly running some music. We really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

Lake Trip

Beautiful spot on the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank and Eugenie C.

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

Amazing views, swimming, fishing and very peaceful

We have been renting for 12 years now. This was by far the best place we have stayed. We enjoy the quiet lakes without big boats. Swimming and sitting on lawn or deck was just amazing. Sunrises were spectacular. Fishing was great. Cannot say enough about the communication of the landloard. Always replied back from emails in a quick response. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal S.

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

Amazing Location, very peaceful

This was a great location on a very peaceful lake with amazing views. It was wonderful to fall asleep seeing the mountains in the distance and waking up to the geese on the water. Coffee on the deck or on the docks was a great way to start the day! Conveniently located to Middlebury and Salisbury, where we spent most of our time when we were not at the house. Wonderful experience, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Amazing

Beautiful property on Fern Lake. Magnificent views, gorgeous walks all around. And we were able to watch two Red Sox ALCS games!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

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

Beautiful lake house!

The photos do not do justice to how large this house is! The house was very spacious and clean. The master is extremely large with a decent-sized bathroom as well. The lake and the dock area are absolutely spectacular. The house is also equipped with large windows everywhere, so you get a beautiful view of the lake no matter where you are sitting in the house. Some of the photos are outdated a bit, however, the photos show the sliding door within the master bedroom, however, the sliding door is in fact in the kitchen leading out to a newer deck, and the master now has a large picture-view window showing the lake (a much better arrangement actually). We did not use the kayaks as we had an infant with us, but they were readily available to use. The owners provided a very detailed list of many things to do in the area, including nearby restaurants, places to get coffee, etc., which was extremely helpful. The screened-in porch is also a plus to enjoy the evening without bugs. There were only 3 of us, but this would a great rental for extended family as there are ample beds and seating for everyone. The Junction Deli is a quick (and scenic) drive which serves great coffee and breakfast sandwiches. The check-in process was very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on Fern Lake

The house is large and well-equipped. I think it has been renovated recently with terrific results. The decks, with colorful Adirondack chairs, enable a feeling of calm, solitude, beauty and peace. I thoroughly enjoyed my week there!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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Hosted by Colin and Susan Naughton

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