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Nod Away on Lake Willoughby

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lounge recliners
cozy living room
Ample windows with a view of the Willoughby Gap/mountains while dining
Exterior
wall mounted TV and lots of board games

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This cottage offers space for 7 guests with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features water views and a beachfront yard for outdoor enjoyment. Guests can enjoy nearby motorboating, mountain climbing, and scuba diving, while also exploring attractions like Lake Willoughby and North Beach. The stay is pet-friendly, welcoming adventure travelers.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Willoughby
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Yard
  • Toys
  • Gas barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Westmore, VT
  • Place, Lake Willoughby
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Jay Peak Ski Resort
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1-Bed Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2-Bed Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedrrom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Nod Away on Lake Willoughby

Charming lakefront haven with private, shallow, kid-friendly beach, and 50' dock. Stunning sunsets, lake and mountain viewing through expansive dining/ living area windows. Classic natural woodwork throughout roomy 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath gambrel-style cottage. Fully equipped kitchen, bath with shower, spacious living/ dining area on lower level. Three roomy bedrooms and 1/2 bath on second level. Property has large open yard and is well-protected from the road. Also has Adirondack chairs, lounge chairs, gas BBQ grill, and small TV/DVD. Bed linens provided but rental guests must bring bath, kitchen and beach towels. Please honor 7 person limit to prevent septic problems and lake contamination. Bottled drinking water is recommended as house water is pumped from the lake. A canoe and 4 kayaks to explore the lake are available for use during your stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Pet fee of $150 per pet applies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must wear life jackets when using kayaks and canoe. Life jackets available, but recommend you bring your own for optimal/custom fit.
VT Meals and Rooms Account Number: 440-K10142727F-01

Important information

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Property # 110714
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 deadlock

About the area

Orleans

Located in Westmore, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Willoughby and Sentinel Rock State Park, while Old Stone House Museum and Charleston Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Map
Westmore, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Willoughby - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Burke Mountain Ski Area - 27 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Jay Peak Ski Resort - 47 min drive - 65.8 km
  • Pump House Indoor Waterpark - 49 min drive - 67.3 km

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake House Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Gap Pub and Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Parson's Corner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Roberto’s Neopolitan Style Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nod Away on Lake Willoughby pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nod Away on Lake Willoughby?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nod Away on Lake Willoughby?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nod Away on Lake Willoughby?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nod Away on Lake Willoughby located?

Nestled on the beach, this Westmore cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Willoughby and North Beach. Sentinel Rock State Park is 2.5 mi (4 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. 88 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy with amazing lake views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place to stay for us and our dogs! The lake and the sunsets were stunning. Our Host was very attentive. Beautiful rustic cottage that offered all that we needed for a perfect lakeside getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time at the Nodaway! Location is directly on the water with beautiful views. The private sandy beach area and shallow water near the shore were perfect for our 2 and 4 year old to play. Accommodations were very clean and comfortable and the host was responsive and available by phone to answer any questions/provide recommendations in the area for hiking/restaurants/etc. We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect lake stay

perfect lake camp experience. Its our second time staying and we hope to come back for many years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views. Peaceful area. Beautiful lake. The place was as advertised and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Willoughby Wedding

Sweet and cozy little cabin right on beautiful Lake Willoughby! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing place

Had a nice stay at Nod Away on Lake Willoughby. Cozy, comfortable cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all loved it. Great place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Views

We had an incredible stay! We are a mountain biking, hiking and kayaking couple and this location was wonderful. Fantastic views! Such a memorable trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location Location Location

Best location on the lake. Cute lake house feel. Great property owner and responsive host. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

We had a great time kayaking, canoeing, and fishing each day. It is a beautiful location. The cottage reminds me of the camps on the coast of Maine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage in a beautiful setting!

We loved our time here! Lake Willoughby is gorgeous and this is the perfect place to enjoy it from. The cottage is a quintessential lakeside home and we loved that. We enjoyed bonfires, hikes and boardgames.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nod away

Absolutely beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just steps from the water we were fortunate to catch the last of the fall color on our hike and kayaking. The kitchen is small but well equipped, lots of games for rainy days or quiet time. Plenty of seating and natural light and spectacular views of the lake and surrounding mountains. We loved our visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Small cottage on beautiful lake

Rental place is small but generally quite pleasant. Everything was quite well organized. Right on the lakeshore with nice views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great views of lake, mountains. Cute, spacious camp.

Right on the most amazing lake. Bedroom view from main bedroom on 2nd floor with a full wall of windows is serene. Also, wonderful views from dinning and living area. Very comfy beds and everything you need to enjoy your stay on Lake Willoughby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Lovely cottage on a beautiful lake-well appointed. Relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal!

Our stay at Nod Away was just what we were after. Thank again Tim!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The waterfront was amazing and the cottage was comfortable very relaxing

We loved this rental just wished we didn’t have to haul our drinking water and maybe the kitchen could have a few more pots and pans overall it was great and we certainly would recommend it and likely to return
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2022
Thanks for letting us know about the kitchen pots and pans. We will take a look and make updates as needed. Lake Willoughby is one of the most pristine lakes in New England, mostly because there are few buildable lots and most properties draw water directly from the lake. There is no "hauling of water" needed as the home is fully supplied by a pump based water system for kitchen and showers, etc. Although we have a filter in our water pump for the lake drawn water, we still recommend you bring bottled water for drinking. This is our first non 5 star review in 20 years of renting the property!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great get away

Although we had some very wet weather , we had a great time. We loved that the property/ fire pit etc is right near to the water so we could all be together in and out of the water. It was nice there were plenty of fans for the bedrooms as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Nod Away

We enjoyed our stay at Nod Away. The location on the lake, set back from the road and with a vacant lot on one side was great. The cottage had everything we needed. Hearing the loons calling was a plus. Tim was a great landlord to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a gem! Clean, well outfitted kitchen, BEAUTIFUL VIEW. A cute cabin feel with comfortable furniture and lots of games. We hiked 2x nearby, used the kayaks blissfully, read, watched the lions fish right in front of us, and the moon rose. A great find.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake house

Everything was as expected! Place was clean, and cozy. There was even plenty of entertainment in the cabin for the rainy days. We are already planning on going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always great at the NodAway & Willoughby!

Another fantastic stay at the NodAway and Lake Willoughby! Charming cottage on the north side of the Lake with phenomenal views of the gap, Mount Hor and Pisgah. Just up the road from the Willoughby Lake Store, Sentinel Rock, and nearby restaurants. Tim and his family have a wonderful cottage and are a pleasure to rent from!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Cisler

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We love our Nodaway cottage which has provided priceless memories for our family. We are happy to be able to share it with you and your friends and family. Many families keep coming back every year to enjoy the Nodaway.

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