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Lake Rescue Chalet - 6-Bedroom Ski House with Hot Tub

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Welcome to Lake Rescue Chalet!

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ludlow, VT
  • Lake Rescue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Okemo Mountain Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Buttermilk Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Cow Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Downstairs Back Bed Room

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Family Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Downstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

Hot Tub Room

1 Double Bed

Map Room

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Family Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Rescue Chalet - 6-Bedroom Ski House with Hot Tub

Okemo got 15 inches of snow on Thanksgiving, and Lake Rescue Chalet still has discount early season weekends available!

Lake Rescue Chalet is a large, cozy vacation rental chalet steps from Lake Rescue in southern Vermont, just minutes from Okemo and Killington ski resorts. The house can be reached by driving 4 hours from NYC or 3 hours from Boston.

This cozy chalet is the kind of country cabin that a family or friends can retreat to year after year. The spoons don't match, the blankets are cozy, the view of the lake through the trees is stunning.

It has a new, big outdoor hot tub to sink into after a hard day skiing nearby Okemo or Killington. With 6 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, and 2 living/dining areas w/gas fireplaces, there’s plenty of room for up to 12, plus a pack-n-play with sheets. The private dock on Lake Rescue, a short walk up the road, has 3 kayaks and a canoe available for your use in summer.

The house is just 4 miles from Okemo’s Jackson Gore area and 12 miles from Killington’s Skyeship. Other nearby ski mountains include Pico, Magic Mountain and Stratton.

Lake Rescue Chalet sleeps 12 people on two levels, each featuring full open-floor-plan living areas – including a kitchen/living/dining room – and three bedrooms apiece! Upstairs and down are connected by a custom-crafted wood-and-wrought-iron spiral staircase (with a child-safety gate at the top), and each level has its own bathroom, gas fireplace and large-screen smart TV. It's a terrific home for families and friends who want to spend time together but also cherish their privacy. They relax in the hot tub, barbecue on the huge front deck, watch the great blue herons that live just over the ridge, play volleyball in the yard, roast marshmallows over the fire pit or just nap in a hammock in the woods.

The only thing that beats taking a canoe out on a misty summer morning is screaming down a ski slope after a fresh snowfall.

Four-Season Fun

WINTER: The snow is thick and the winters are cold -- perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, ice skating, snowmobiling or just building a snowman. There are nine ski areas within 40 miles.

SPRING: Flowers burst into a jumble of audacious color in May, and its reputation as Mud Season because means bargain prices.

SUMMER: Enjoy the Black River and 200-acre Lake Rescue, where we have a private dock with five boats – a canoe and three kayaks – a two-minute walk from the front door. There is boating, fishing, swimming, birdwatching (we have loons, eagles and ospreys), and just lounging on the dock in Adirondack chairs. Several golf courses are nearby, as well as hiking trails, bike riding, historic sites, scenic New England towns to explore, shopping and more.

FALL: Fall foliage season in Vermont means Appalachian trail hiking, shopping, and breathtaking leaf-peeping drives on scenic Vermont 100.

The address is 26 Benson Point Rd, Ludlow, VT
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9% VT lodging tax, 3% VT STR Fee, and a $200 cleaning and hot tub fee will be added to total rent, as well as a CSA travel insurance payment.

ake Rescue Chalet is just 3.5 miles from Okemo Mountain Resort and 11 from Killington Skyeship. It is available as a winter seasonal rental, or for winter weeks and weekends.

Property manager

Lisa Hamm-Greenawalt

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Upon request. $50 fee per stay. Contact owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No marijuana or drugs
Quiet Hours: 10 PM-8 AM.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number VT Tax ID MRT-10112011

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ludlow

Located in Ludlow, this chalet is in a rural area and on a lake. Calvin Coolidge Homestead and Calvin Coolidge Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Green Mountain Sugar House and The Ice House Ice Skating. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ludlow, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Rescue - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Echo Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Green Mountain Sugar House - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Okemo Mountain Resort - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Buttermilk Falls - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Rutland Station - 36 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodman's American Pie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪DJ'S Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Loft Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roundhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stemwinder - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Rescue Chalet - 6-Bedroom Ski House with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lake Rescue Chalet - 6-Bedroom Ski House with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Rescue Chalet - 6-Bedroom Ski House with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Rescue Chalet - 6-Bedroom Ski House with Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly Ludlow chalet is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Rescue and Echo Lake. Green Mountain Sugar House and Camp Plymouth State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marc h.

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

Ski weekend with friends

Very nice multi bedroom house with everything you need, very clear instructions and excellent communication with host. Host was kind enough to give us late check out as well. Would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Great stay in the snow

The property is exactly as pictured, we were thankful to have 2 living spaces so the kids could play in one and the adults could be in the other. Very well stocked house with things to cook, we cooked every night! Easy drive to Okemo, and not bad to Killington either. It was nice having Shaws grocery store near by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan L.

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

Great Stay

Nice chalet that was clean and accurate to listing. Close to the mountain as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie H.

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

Decent stay but lots of rules

I recently rented a weekend stay here at the Chalet for a ski trip with friends, and overall, it was a decent experience. One of the highlights was the location, conveniently situated by the mountain and easy to navigate to and from. However, there were several drawbacks to note. Firstly, the bathrooms were disappointingly tiny, with only two available for the entire six-bedroom property, which caused some inconvenience. Additionally, the hot tub was a letdown as it was only lukewarm at best, and maintaining even that temperature required keeping the jets off, which defeated the purpose of having a hot tub. The owner did refund us $50 for the inconvenience. Moreover, there were numerous rules to follow that seemed excessive compared to standard rental expectations. Although a cleaning fee was already included, checking out required lots of instructions on cleaning up (not to be confused with tidying up).While it wasn't a terrible stay, it wasn't as relaxing due to all the rules.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Wonderful time!

Great location for skiing at Okemo! Very clean house with everything we needed. Host very responsive when we had an issue with the hot tub. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Wonderful home!

Loved the home and location. Having two living spaces was great for our group. Hot tub was hot and works flawlessly. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Amazing!!

The property was amazing, felt very private even with neighbors fairly close by. It was perfect for our group, close to Okemo Mountain for skiing l, and had enough space to entertain everyone after a full day. Each floor was its own little apartment so would be great for multiple families. It was clean, cozy, and the hot tub was an essential part of a post-skiing day. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

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

Family & Friends ski getaway

Great location near Jackson Gore for our group of friends to stay and ski. Lots of things for young children- pack n play, games, toys etc- great to have available! Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

abby B., Port Washington, NY

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

Great for families and groups

We were 3 families with 2 kids each, ranging from 5-11. House worked out great! There is a narrow spiral staircases to upstairs, just be careful with little kids. But, you can go up/down via outside stairs. Hot tub was great, very close to Okemo on flat roads. Also, there were 2 kitchens, so it basically is like 2 separate living spaces each with a bathroom, tv room, dining, kitchen and bathroom. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Home sweet home

This house was a great homey, comfortable chalet in Ludlow,VT! Right next to a lake 3 miles from Okemo Mtn It was a great set up for any family/friend vacation. Two kitchens were a bonus! We spent a lot off time in the hot tub after a long day on the slopes. Great area and very convenient to get to the stores. The owners had all the information you need about the house and area posted readily available and if you had to contact them they got right back to you with no problem. I hope we will be able to stay here in the summer the lake is beautiful and looks like there’s a lot of fun to be had.!!!! I highly recommend this place Donna
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristofer K.

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

Killington Trip

We stayed for four nights so we could ski and ride at Killington. The location was great, close enough to the mountain but far enough to feel like you were away from the crowds. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a place to stay near Killington.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sydney S.

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

Great location, some missing features

We were a group of 11 that rented the house. It was a great location and very spacious house. The fireplace and upstairs shower weren’t working but the owner was very responsive and gave us a discount for the inconvenience. The kitchens were well stocked and we got a lot of use of the hot tub. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN M.

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

A wonderful place for family and friends!

The Lake House Chalet was spotlessly clean upon our arrival and we were pleasantly surprised at the cozy yet roomy feel of the house. It was a great place to ring in the New Year with friends and family, and it was a wonderful home-away-from-home to come back to after skiing all day! Lisa was really helpful and we would definitely come back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

sheila t.

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

Clean with plenty of space.

Our party of 8 had a wonderful time at this spacious lake house! We enjoyed kayaking and canoeing around the lake (both round pond side and the larger lake side). The kids loved fishing too. We had campfires each night and plenty of wood was provided. We also enjoyed the hot tub! Having 2 kitchens was nice. Lisa provided us with plenty of information and clear instructions about the property and surrounding area. We had a lovely hike at Buttermilk Falls just a few miles away. We really had a wonderful time and would definately come back again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S., Nesconset, NY

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

Wonderful house

Spent 3 weeks at the lake house. It’s checked all the boxes for us - close to mountain, close to lake (ice fishing), sleigh riding next to house, decent kitchens to cook, etc. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Esther K.

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

Great place for multiple families

Great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

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

Christmas Ski Trip

We were three families, 6 adults, 6 kids and had a great time! House was perfect from a bedroom accommodation perspective and having two full kitchens allowed the older girls to bake cookies while the adults prepared dinner at the same time! The gas fireplaces made it cozy and convenient to have a warm fire each night while playing some of the many games available in the house. We had one issue with the upstairs stove and a light out that the super friendly and very responsive property manager Keith fixed in short order. Thanks Keith! Overall a wonderful holiday ski week! We hope to return next year!

10/10 Excellent

Miguel J.

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

Lovely property

Very spacious, clean, exactly as described and easy to communicate with owner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah K., East Longmeadow

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

Amazing location for Endurance Athletes & Vacationers

We rented the Lake House Chalet as a homebase for our week long stay filled with swim, bike, run, and relaxation plans. The house met all of our large groups needs from plenty of sleeping space, 2 kitchens, 2 baths, easy lake access, challenging terrain for all of outdoor activities. WiFi access was great due to limited cell services. If looking to swim out of the house’s dock be prepared for a shallow & murky entry but the neighbors were very friendly allowing us to launch from their dock. Buttermilk Falls and the Maple Creemee stand we’re an added bonus within a very short drive from the house. If there has to be one down side to the house the mattresses were very thin. Overall the location is great and would recommend this to a large group looking for a place to stay through all seasons.

8/10 Good

paul a.

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

Lake Rescue Chalet

Don: Bad stuff: The noisy dehumidifier took two days of constant running to make the the musty moldy downstairs acceptable. Putrid smell from outside frequently lofted into the bedrooms and onto the porch; suspect it was sewerage. There were no sheets and pillow cases for the sofa beds. Lake access was unmarked and very difficult to find. Lake access was not swim-able; there was too much muck and it was too shallow. Good stuff: Wi-fi and Internet was great. Two kitchens with two refrigerators came in handy for our large group. Main room high ceilings looked great. Plenty of towels. Lake was beautiful, great for kayaking and swimming (away from the lake access). Kevin: The bed in our room was very uncomfortable (upstairs room on left) The pots and pans were tough to cook with The sliding screen doors didn’t slide very well The musty smell downstairs The deck railings were wobbly Brian: Love the house! No swimming was an issue Lisa: The beds were uncomfortable. Only one set of pots and pans for two kitchens. The pots were all nonstick with the coating scratched on all of them. Not really usable. The blender does not work. There should be fans for all the rooms since there is not much ventilation in the house and it gets hot. Fans available were very dirty. The downstairs was very smelly with mildew and mold when we arrived. It took a couple of days using the dehumidifier in the living room to remove the smell. We were not able to use the downstairs living room because of the smell. There were no sheets for the pull out sofa beds. The sewer smell was very noticeable on the left side of the house and the smell came in the windows and when you were on the deck. It was disgusting. The sliding door to the deck in the front of the house is broken, hard to open and close, broken screen and fell off many times. The living room couches are uncomfortable. The beach is not swimmable. The kayaks are missing one set of paddles. We enjoyed using the kayaks on the lake. The lake was nice and quiet. It was nice to to have two large tables inside and one large table on the deck. There were also a good number of chairs for the deck. The wifi was great. and it was nice to have so many options for TV viewing. The sheets and towels were clean and comfortable. The house was clean when we arrived. The decks were large and comfortable to hang out. Paul: I'm the father that rented the house for my children. I agree w

8/10 Good

Marie B.

Great time.

The house was very clean and just what we expected. Unfortunately the grounds were lacking. We had to remove leaves and branches from the stairs in order to get up onto the deck. The firepit was not usable. It didnt look like any grounds work had been done to the yard or the lakefront. There was garbage left in a trash can on the deck from the previous guests. I am guessing that spring clean up had not begun. Other than that we enjoyed the House and the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

Warm, Inviting Cabin with Lots of Space!

Hello, A group of 9 of us stayed in February 2019 to ski Okemo for a long weekend. The cabin has a lot of space! The bedrooms are well-sized and the eating and living-room areas are spacious and comfortable. The TVs and fireplaces were lovely as well. The home was very clean and the hot tub was clean, filled, warm and lovely. Going through people's bedrooms to access the tub was a bit different but doable. There is only parking for 5 or 6 cars in the front and we shuffled cars around in order for people to back out of the driveway when they wanted to leave. The driveway and walkway was icy but that's to be expected in Vermont in February. It was great to get an almost immediate response from Lisa when we had a question. Okemo mountain was only minutes away as was the town of Ludlow. The lake was right down the street too. Overall, a great stay and would recommend for a group of friends or families! ~Liz
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Repeat stay - just as good as the last time!

House is just how we remembered it from out stay last year. Family and dog friendly. Great proximity to the slopes. Hot tub was warm and functional. Great place for a ski weekend with friends and family. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great Ski House

We had a great time at the Lake Chalet. It was everything we expected. The house is very close to the ski slopes, has a working hot tub that’s wonderful to sit in after a long day on the slopes, has tons of bedrooms, and privacy from the neighbors. It was a very easy process working with the owner and we had no trouble getting into and shutting down the house. Overall I would highly recommend staying here for a group of friends or a large family looking for a fun weekend in Vermont.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Hamm-Greenawalt

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Bob and Lisa lived in New York for two decades, bringing our kids up to this house for summers and ski weekends. We moved to Colorado for a few years, and we are now retired and traveling the world. We get back to Vermont as often as we can! One child is now in college in Burlington and the other in grad school in England.

Why they chose this property

We love Lake Rescue Chalet because of its access to Okemo Ski Resort in winter -- just five minutes down the road -- and to Lake Rescue in summer for swimming, boating, fishing, and birdwatching. We like its homey, woodsy feel, and the flat yard for volleyball and other fun activities. We love to sit around the fire pit toasting marshmallows at the end of the day. The lake is entrancing with its bird population, particularly the loons with their haunting cries, and the bald eagle family that makes its home near Discovery Island.

What makes this property unique

We love that the lake is just a two-minute walk, so we never had to worry about kids stepping outside and drowning when we weren't looking. We added two huge decks in the front and the back so that we could truly live outdoors. The hot tub feels like a wonderful luxury. We also love the two living areas so that we can send the kids downstairs to watch their movies while the adults hang upstairs sometimes.

Languages:

English, Spanish