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Secluded But Accessible Cottage on Twin Ponds
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6115.9 sq m
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Brookfield, VT
- Place, Ainsworth State Park4 min drive
- Place, Brookfield Free Public Library7 min drive
- Place, Norwich University17 min drive
- Airport, Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
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Secluded But Accessible Cottage on Twin Ponds
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Brookfield
Located in Brookfield, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Northfield Golf Course and Montague Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Northfield Shopping Mall and Berlin Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Green Mountain Girls Farm and Rock of Ages. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

Brookfield, VT
What's nearby
- Ainsworth State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Brookfield Free Public Library - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
- Allis State Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
- Williamstown Town Forest - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
- Norwich University - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Pub - 17 min drive
- The Den - 17 min drive
- Dunkin' Duke's - 11 min drive
- The Shack - 19 min drive
- Billtown BBQ - 17 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
19 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey B.
26 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Worked perfect for us !
Jeffrey B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice family getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Edward C.
25 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Twin ponds
Edward C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ray R.
23 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage at Brookfield,VT
Ray R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara C.
21 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil getaway
Barbara C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jan S.
14 October 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Jan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jean B.
27 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what hoped for
Jean B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon S.
7 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil cabin
Sharon S.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Arlene L.
6 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful secluded Vermont pond
Arlene L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark P.
12 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and beautiful
Mark P.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
pjsharon S.
21 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A secluded little gem!
pjsharon S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alice W.
20 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Retreat
Alice W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dean Taylor D.
17 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Twin Ponds
Dean Taylor D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Claudia F.
23 October 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Claudia F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marguerite H.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vermont waterfalls and covered bridges
Marguerite H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
2 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Setting
Karen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jan L.
15 October 2022
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
One disappointment
Jan L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James M.
11 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fishing, secluded ponds.
James M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ravinder S.
2 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
Ravinder S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert D.
3 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the piece and quiet .
Robert D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robert G.
2 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Enjoyed our stay but house quality not quite as imagined.
Robert G.
Stayed 39 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul b.
12 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Paul b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Philip C.
11 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 nights
Philip C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Lew Stowell
I grew up in Chester, VT and graduated from Norwich University. I retired from the Vermont National Guard, the State of Vermont (Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division and now am just operating the family Christmas tree farm and hosting the cottage. I live about 1/2 mile by Twin Pond Road from the cottage. I try to be available when needed but will let you enjoy your vacation without interruption.
Why they chose this property
My father always wanted a trout pond. He cut wild Christmas trees on the property for many years and purchased the property for the family in 1958. In 1961 the family purchased the adjoining property which now has most of the Christmas tree fields. It turned out that Twin Ponds has a mix of fish that are not compatible with trout. The State of Vermont in the 1950s and 60s took possession of several ponds in the area that were 20 acres or more and killed all of the fish in those ponds. They stocked them with trout and created access for the public to fish. Twin ponds has the traditional mix of fish. The Chain Pickerel and Large Mouth Bass eat small trout if they enter the ponds by either of the two brooks. Occasionally a larger surviving trout is caught. However the mix of fish (Large Mouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Perch and catfish) is desirable because at least one of the four main species are likely to bite sometime most days.
Brookfield was primarily a farming community and while it still has farms, now mostly it is residential country properties with significant acreage. Twin Pond Road is a class three town maintained gravel road on both ends but the middle portion is class four, minimally maintained by the town. The West end connecting the cottage is class three and is well maintained. The cottage is set off from the town road to provide seclusion but still have easy access to Twin Pond Road. Because of the portion in the middle, there is not as much through traffic which makes the road safer for hiking.
Brookfield was primarily a farming community and while it still has farms, now mostly it is residential country properties with significant acreage. Twin Pond Road is a class three town maintained gravel road on both ends but the middle portion is class four, minimally maintained by the town. The West end connecting the cottage is class three and is well maintained. The cottage is set off from the town road to provide seclusion but still have easy access to Twin Pond Road. Because of the portion in the middle, there is not as much through traffic which makes the road safer for hiking.
What makes this property unique
One of the most popular areas of the cottage is the screened-in porch which is approximately 24 x 12 feet. There is a glider with new deep cushions and several chairs and a table so that your family can gather for meals, plug into power for extended laptop/tablet use, enjoy the view of the woods, lawns and ponds or just take a nap. The cottage is just high enough above the ponds to have a nice breeze but only a short walk from the beach and boats (a pedal boat and a 12 foot row boat). The porch is also the home of Badminton, Croquet, big tubes, life vests, horseshoes and other outdoor fun items.
Recently we have added a Rainy Day Room in the walk out basement that has a Foosball table, card table and four chairs with an assortment of games to make up for the fact that is raining outside. You are encouraged to also bring your favorite games.
Recently we have added a Rainy Day Room in the walk out basement that has a Foosball table, card table and four chairs with an assortment of games to make up for the fact that is raining outside. You are encouraged to also bring your favorite games.
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