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Ski House with Lake Living - Little Chief's Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Front of the house
Front porch
Front of the house in the winter

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Rescue
  • Place, Okemo Mountain Resort
  • Place, Buttermilk Falls
  • Airport, Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Ski House with Lake Living - Little Chief's Retreat

Our warm & spacious SKI and LAKE house has 5 bedrooms & 3 full baths and is only 3.5 miles from the base of Okemo Ski Resort. It's 2.5 miles from the base of Jackson Gore. Killington Ski Resort is about a 20 - 25 minutes away. Our house is 100 yards from Lake Rescue where you can kayak and enjoy the shared swimming area.

The main level has an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. Wood is provided and stored in the shed. The kitchen is fully equipped and is open to a large dining area. The main level also has a bedroom with a queen size bed as well as a full bath. There is a stackable washer & dryer too. The deck lines the entire back of the house and is surrounded by beautiful trees. The front porch has rocking chairs to enjoy the evening sunset. Enjoy the fire pit on the side yard which seats 10 people.

On the 2nd floor there are 2 bedrooms, a king size bed in one room, and a queen size bed with a single trundle (2 twin beds) in the other bedroom. There is a full bathroom and a large loft sitting area.

The lower level has a large recreation/family room with a kitchenette. There are 2 bedrooms and a full bath as well. One bedroom has a full size bed & twin; and the other has a queen size bed. There is access to the patio from this level.

There are multiple Smart TV's throughout the home, as well as Comcast Xfinity cable service. There is high-speed internet.

The house comfortably sleeps 12.

The lake is 100 yards from the house and has a beautiful dock & picnic areas. You can swim, kayak, fish, water ski, cross country ski or skate on the lake. The house does not have a lake view but has lake rights with a shared dock.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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

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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ludlow

Located in Ludlow, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Community Historical Museum of Mount Holly and Mill Museum are cultural highlights, 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Echo Lake - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Fox Run Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Okemo Mountain Resort - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Buttermilk Falls - 6 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Rutland Station - 36 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Off The Rails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Mexico - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪DJ's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Echo Lake Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ski House with Lake Living - Little Chief's Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ski House with Lake Living - Little Chief's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ski House with Lake Living - Little Chief's Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ski House with Lake Living - Little Chief's Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Rescue and Green Mountain Sugar House. Echo Lake and Camp Plymouth State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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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

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and location were great for what we needed! Communication with Maria was fast and easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a charming retreat with serene lake access and a delightful deck for relaxation. My family enjoyed a wonderful weekend filled with laughter, and the host’s warm hospitality made our stay truly memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michille S.

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

NH Vacation

We had 18 people when you included the children. We loved the lake access and using the canoes and kayaks. The house comfortably fit all of us without feeling crowded. It was a quiet neighborhood. We cooked s'mores and dinner over the open fire. It was a great stay!
Fire pit
Kayaking
Family dinner with games
Dock
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Perfect Family Ski Weekend

This property was even better than I expected. Beautifully kept, cozy, well laid out and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chuck & Bonny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our family. We needed a first floor bedroom and bathroom of our 92 yo mom and the basement was perfect for the kids. Although, the basement was a little musty in July...but dehumidifier did help somewhat. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely return again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WADY T.

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

Excellent

Great house, great communication We enjoyed it :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

great spot for family for Southern Vermont trip

great location and perfect amount of space for kids, grandparents and grandchildren. Enough private spaces and yet large gathering spaces. Great outdoors and access to the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Ludlow house rental

We were very happy with our stay. The house was perfect and very clean and comfortable. Will rent there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire H., West Robury, MA

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

Perfect stay for 10+ adults!

Awesome stay! Exactly what we wanted. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Visit

We had a lovely weekend at this home
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Great house!

This home was very spacious, clean, and well-kept. Great access to trails, lake, and shops. Maria was very accommodating. We plan to stay again for a longer visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

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

Great house

Loved the house. Layout was great. Close to Okemo which was the goal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Overall, it was a nice time for our whole family to connect.

The property was very nice. We enjoyed the front yard very much. Nice back deck but could use some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Konain H.

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

One of the best summer trips.

Great cottage, fully stocked with everything you need, 5 boats, 3 mins walk to lake (water was warm). Check in and communication with Maria was excellent. Don’t think twice….
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Mary C.

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

Nice home, beautiful area

Home was nice and area beautiful! Overall home had lots of space for everyone to relax! We all enjoyed the fire pit too! View of Lake Rescue was incredible! Thanks Maria for checking in on us. Mary C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy home perfect for multiple skiing families!

My family had an amazing time! The house is very close to Okemo. The layout makes it work nicely for multiple families to split the upper and lower rooms, and the bonus kitchen in the basement really came in handy. Lots of space to hang out. Also I have to mention the water pressure in the showers was incredible- everyone kept talking about it all week. Maria checked in with us towards the end of the trip which was just so thoughtful. We would love to come back to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

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

Spacious home close to Okemo

We were a group of two families with all adult children staying for a ski weekend. The house was great, spacious enough that no one was on top of each other but with a nice living room where we could all hang out. Okemo and all the town's shops were easily within 10 minutes. Maria was prompt to respond to any questions we had and very welcoming. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Janet M.

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

Comfortable house in a nice location

We enjoyed our stay at Maria's house. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space for our group of 9. We enjoyed the nice fire pit area. While it's only about a three minute walk to the shared dock/ lake access, it was too steep for my parents (in their 80's). We appreciated the use of the kayaks. Lake Rescue is a very pretty, clean lake. Ludlow is a great town. There is a grocery store where we were able to stock up -- we cooked many of our meals at the house. There are plenty of dishes, pots and pans, etc. There are also many nice restaurants in Ludlow and we had a great meal at Du Jour VT. Maria was very responsive to any questions I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

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

Amazing Property in a great location!

We stayed at this property Columbus Day weekend 2020. We had 12 adults and everyone had a great time. The house is clean and well stock with everything you need. It has three full bathrooms and two kitchens! Beautiful decks on the front and back of house, with plenty of tables and chairs, and a large yard to play outside games. The house is only a 5 minute walk to Lake Rescue and we had access to a boat dock and 4 kayaks that came with the rental. There is a large fire pit outside with plenty of room for 12 adults. The house is only a 5 -10 minute drive to downtown Ludlow and Okemo Mountain Resort. Maria was great at answering our questions and got back to us without delay. We would love to stay at this property again and I highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Clean, comfortable and great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Perfect Family Getaway (AGAIN!)

This property is conveniently located just a short drive away from Okemo mountain and Ludlow center. This is our second time staying at this property this year and we would absolutely look to stay again next year. Wonderful home for families with teens who like to have their own space. The decor makes this spacious home very warm and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard D.

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

Tradition Continues

Great location. Owner super responsive. Her assistant Pattie is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

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

Great Stay

The house and location were great and Maria was very communicative. Would stay again tomorrow!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnav M.

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

Amazing Summer Weekend!!

Our large group (10) had comfortable accommodation, and enjoyed the lake and kayaks! The house was beautiful (and had tasteful choice in poster). There is plenty of entertainment to enjoy the summer in Vermont, including Mt Killington and some amazing local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

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

Family Trip

Property had a great location, we loved the lake access. The home was spacious and well stocked with everything except towels. I did not recall the listing saying we had to bring our own towels as that is unusual for VRBO rentals. Luckily we had family in town that let us borrow as there are not any options to buy towels close by. Everything else about the house was great and the owners were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Maria Miller

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I'm originally from New Jersey and currently live in Charleston, SC. I love to play tennis, golf, walk/run, and listen to live music. My 3 boys and I love Vermont and enjoy using our house when it is not rented. I love being a host and sharing our home so people can enjoy beautiful Vermont!

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