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Nod Away on Lake Willoughby

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Night time Nodaway from the water.
Cozy cottage on the waters edge. Sit and take in the summer and gorgeous views.
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smores anyone?
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Westmore, VT
  • Lake Willoughby
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mount Pisgah
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

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.

Property manager

Tim Cisler

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

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 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 on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Willoughby and Sentinel Rock State Park, while Fairbanks Museum of Natural Science and Bread & Puppet Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Westmore, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Willoughby - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mount Pisgah - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Crystal Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Crystal Lake - 19 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gap Pub and Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lake House Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Robin's Roost - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Willoughvale Inn & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ming's House - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nod Away on Lake Willoughby pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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 Orleans 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne C.

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

8/10 Good

Maggie V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sierra B., Contoocook

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

10/10 Excellent

Soomie C.

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

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

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

8/10 Good

Tammy T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

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

Relaxing

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Willoughby

Love sitting outside reading and looking up at the Gap. So peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erica W.

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

8/10 Good

Marsha T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauliina S.

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

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Paradise

5th year coming here and it never gets old. I love everything about the house, location and Lake Willoughby. Tim always available if needed as well. Can't wait till next time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan V.

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

10/10 Excellent

DAN H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

A beautiful view!

What a great spot for a stay with our daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. We enjoyed using the canoe and the kayaks and we loved the view from the cabin. Nice shallow water made it great for the 5 and 7 year old. The swing that went out over the water was also a hit, as was the outside fire-pit for s'mores. The grandchildren enjoyed all the board games and puzzles in the cabin. Thank you, Tim, for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel R.

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

That View

Our group had a fun time. The view is amazing! It was a great place to meet up with friends for a peaceful relaxing time. Camp was well stocked with all needed items. Thanks Tim
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Want to do nothing, with a view... ✅ Want to hang out on the water... ✅ Want to catch a nap in a hammock while being serenaded by loons and mating toads... ✅ Want to sleep in comfy beds and wake up to the calm waters and glorious mountains of Willoughby... ✅ The Nod Away has everything for everyone. A find we will certainly make an excuse to play hookie from our daily lives for again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan p.

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

Unplug and relax...

Very cute and comfortable camp. Sadly, we had very rainy weather during our stay, so we could not take full advantage of everything this camp had to offer. We wanted to sit lake side, have a fire and go out on the lake, but it was simply too rainy and windy. Would definitely consider staying again, but for more days, so we have a better chance at some good weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

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

Beautiful cottage!

Lovely quaint cottage right on the water, clean, bright and airy. Kayaks, dock, swimming and fire pit were an added bonus! Wi-Fi was great, couldn’t figure out how to stream to the tv, but we were outside most of the day! Loons, a bald eagle and lots of ducks, mallards and mergansers with lots of babies. Hike to the top of mount Pisgah was amazing. Hard but worth it! We did the north trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kathy m., New Orleans, LA

Lovely week on Lake Willoughby

We had a wonderful week in the Nod Away house. Especially loved the use of kayaks, and we paddled every morning. We explored the nearby towns, read books, had lovely blue skies most of the week, and gorgeous sunsets. A truly relaxing place, beautifully situated for views of the lake and the Gap. There were a few windows with broken cranks that did not open, but overall the space was cozy and comfortable. Thank you, Tim, for sharing this special spot. We hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

3 wonderful days and nights on Lake Willoughby

The house is well equipped and comfortable, with three bedrooms with full or queen beds and one single bed in one, and a 3/4 bath on the first floor and a 1/2 bath on the second. The kitchen is small but ample. The sunlight through the many west, lake facing windows is wonderful, as is the view of the lake and the west shoreline. The house is right on the lakeshore, with adirondack chairs, lounges, and a hammock, along with a firepit, on the shore directly in front of the house. There is a dock to which I was able to tie up my 16 ft. boat at night, though I did have to lift the motor as it is in shallow water. The only improvement that I can imagine would be a gas fireplace, instead of the gas heater, in the fireplace in the living room, if it had the same capacity to heat the building. The only negative was an excessive cleaning fee .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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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