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Charming waterfront 2BR house, private beach, waterfall, firepit, wifi, kayak

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Barnard, VT
  • Saskadena Six Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Billings Farm and Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Silver Lake State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming waterfront 2BR house, private beach, waterfall, firepit, wifi, kayak

Wild Blue Yonder

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Escape to this charming waterfront home nestled on 20 acres in Barnard, VT, offering a serene retreat with private sandy beach access, a cozy fire pit, and a lush lawn for relaxation. The wood-burning stove and gas fireplace provide a warm ambiance, perfect for unwinding after a day of outdoor adventures.

This beautiful property boasts a range of amenities, including WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, and access to 2 kayaks and 1 canoe at the home's nearby Sugar Shack on the pond's edge. Enjoy the stunning mountain views from the balcony or explore the surrounding area with activities like cross-country skiing and snowboarding just a stone's throw away.

In the summer, the cabin stays naturally cool under a canopy of trees, creating a tranquil oasis for guests to enjoy. The nearby Lime Pond feeds a picturesque waterfall on the property that changes with the seasons, adding to the charm of this idyllic location. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this home offers the perfect setting for a memorable vacation in Vermont.

With its proximity to horseback riding, Nordic skiing, fishing, kayaking, and more, this property is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. Explore the quaint village of Barnard or take a short drive to enjoy local restaurants, cinemas, and museums. Whether you're seeking relaxation or outdoor excitement, this waterfront home provides the perfect base for your Vermont escape. Book your stay today and experience the beauty of Barnard firsthand!

Things to Know
PLEASE NOTE: There is planned road maintenance on the road that routes to this home. A short detour will be emailed to all guests who book with their confirmation information. Please be on the lookout for those instructions once a booking is confirmed.
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.


Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barnard

Located in Barnard, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dana House Museum and Middle Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Amity Pond Natural Area and Silver Lake State Park. Billings Farm and Museum and Red Wagon Toy Company are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Barnard, VT

What's nearby

  • Saskadena Six Ski Area - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Billings Farm and Museum - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park - 20 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Killington Resort - 47 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Randolph Station - 37 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnard General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Twiggs Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Abracadabra Coffee Co - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Barnard Inn Restaurant And Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • Perley’s Pourhouse

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming waterfront 2BR house, private beach, waterfall, firepit, wifi, kayak pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming waterfront 2BR house, private beach, waterfall, firepit, wifi, kayak?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming waterfront 2BR house, private beach, waterfall, firepit, wifi, kayak?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming waterfront 2BR house, private beach, waterfall, firepit, wifi, kayak located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Amity Pond Natural Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dorothy Thompson Memorial Common and Charles B. Danforth Library. Saskadena Six Ski Area and Silver Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Euphoric

The feel was so relaxing, felt like home.Im at a loss for words was just wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is lovely, peaceful, and secluded. It’s a wonderful place to stay if you want to enjoy nature and explore the surrounding area. The only thing I would say as a word of caution: this house is not a great choice for people with very small kids or older folks. The staircase up to the bedrooms is not for the faint of heart! Also, if you are very tall, you might knock your head (a lot) on the ceiling upstairs. Besides those two caveats, this house was a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Marc M.

Nice but remote, beautiful area but no cellular service, need to use WiFi calling

Beautiful area and gorgeous leaves. Liked having a weber grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Escape to peace and quiet

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. You can enjoy this secluded home. Lovely pond with kayaks and canoe. Listen to the stream while relaxing on the deck. Great weekend getaway. We truly enjoyed our stay. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Family Getaway

A great quiet family gateway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Beauty of Nature

This is my third stay here. It's a wonderful cabin and property for nature lovers! The lovely deck is a perfect place to take in the surroundings. A pond, a waterfall, a fire pit and a cozy cabin, totally private, what more could you ask for? If you have physical limitations, just be aware that you have to walk up a small hill and some stairs from the parking area and the spiral staircase inside may be difficult to navigate for some.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

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

Beautiful setting

Even though it rained our entire stay, we thoroughly enjoyed the peacefulness. The view from the deck overlooking the falls and creek to the pond and the rest of the property was amazing. Everything inside was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Gorgeous spot

This home is in a gorgeous, private spot. There is a bridge over a small waterfall to get to the house! We loved hearing the water, the great views out the front windows, the comfy sitting areas and the heated floor in the bathroom. This might not be the best choice for guests with mobility challenges, as the outside steps might be tough and there is a spiral staircase inside to get to the bedrooms. We had no trouble at all and loved the fairytale quality. The bedrooms do have low ceilings but we didn't have any trouble with that either. Easy drive to Woodstock. Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

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

Cozy Cabin Stay

We had a great stay at this cozy cabin. Situated overlooking a scenic private pond, the charming cabin is in a perfect location to explore the beautiful Vermont area. It’s in close proximity to the picturesque Woodstock and Silver Lake in Barnard. Possibly due to the water tanks at the property, the water had a not so great smell so would recommend buying your own water for drinking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

marianne m.

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

Beautiful view, peaceful, great location.

We were looking for a rental in Barnard and this was a perfect location. The home is situated on a hill overlooking a pond. The loft for sleeping doesn’t have much headroom, but I enjoyed waking up and feeling like I was a treehouse. Loved the hammock, spacious kitchen, and radiant flooring in the bathroom. We hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outdoor Paradise

Gorgeous property, we enjoyed our time there immensely! Early morning peaceful swims on private pond, soothing sound of the brook/waterfall(even though water level was low due to drought), nice deck overlooking pond, large fire pit, owls hooting, sweet, comfortable cabin stocked with basics, including a Weber charcoal grill. If you love the outdoors and wish to enjoy it to the fullest, this place is ideal. Lots of privacy. One minor annoyance was the shower door which does not close properly. Yes, as mentioned by others, bedrooms are on the small side with sloping ceilings, but they are fine, that didn't bother me. You also have to be willing to do a certain amount of climbing every time you leave/return to cabin. Small price to pay for staying at this wonderful place!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

The property is beautiful and very quiet. There are a few steps to go up to the cabin from the parking, it's a little steep but nothing too intense (probably more challenging with snow?). There is a little pond with a turtle and small fish where the waterfall drops. The cabin itself is beautiful and modern on the inside, a cozy living room, a tv room (Roku with some cable), a large patio in the front, the stairs are a little small but solid, the rooms are not huge and there is the slopped ceiling but we didn't mind. Note that the loft if not accessible to guests (I think it is because the railing is pretty low). Total there is a double bed in one bedroom, 2 single beds in the other and a pullout couch in tv room. The kitchen is well stocked compared the other rentals(a few spices, oil, coffee, vinegars, sugar), lots of dishes, pots, pans, utensils, a Keurig machine,french press, teapot. The washing machine was out of order when we visited, but that wasn't something we needed. Shower is big and the heated tiles were wonderful. Everything was super clean. There is a slight smell/taste (nothing major) to the water, so bring some if you are bothered by that. The "swimming hole" or large pond was so nice, we spent a lot of time in the water and by the water. There is a canoe, an adult kayak, a kid kayak and a paddle board. We tried all of them and really enjoyed it. The grass has taken over the sandy part of the beach, but it was still pleasant. We would come back anytime!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory R.

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

Beautiful location, peaceful and serene, one with nature

Location ideal for a true Fall get-away. Views from inside of cabin and on the deck are so peaceful and private. Easily lulled by the sound of the waterfall feet from the deck. First floor of cabin is comfortable and well appointed. In many respects this may just be the best place we have ever stayed when traveling throughout New England. The only drawbacks for my wife and I were the circular stairs and the upstairs bedrooms. The circular stairs are more difficult to negotiate with luggage that I expected. And a pain for trips to the bathroom at night. There are only a few spots where I could actually stand erect (I am 6 feet tall). I wish I had a nickel for every time I hit my head. If my back had been acting up, I'd have had a real problem. The ceiling in the bedroom with the double bed is so low on the window side, that my wife and I could not sleep together. She slept in the other bedroom. I could not really ascertain the extent of the low ceiling from the pictures. This cabin is not good for a tall person or a person with a bad back. Other than the bedrooms, we absolutely loved the cabin. I would recommend to the owner, to replace the loveseat by the woodturner stove with a queen sleeper sofa for just couples who lease the cabin. Then they would not need to use the upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing. Glad for the WI-FI as there is no signal. I think this would be a great place to visit in the summer as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amira G.

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

Nice

Very nice cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Wonderful respite away from hubub/centrally located

Great property, secluded and wonderful, relaxing sounds of the waterfall were fantastic--loved the updated bathroom, access to washer-dryer, streaming tv, and spiral staircase!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

barbara s.

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

Beautiful settling

This property was beautiful. Lovely cabin, peaceful waterfall with a little pond perfect for kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas D.

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

Really enjoyed.

Really enjoyed the charm of this cottage and it’s location. We will definitively go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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