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Classic Vermont Cabin on 2.5 acres Lake Frontage

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Salisbury, VT
  • Place, Lake Dunmore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Branbury State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlebury College
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic Vermont Cabin on 2.5 acres Lake Frontage

Our cabin is located on 2.5 level acres that includes frontage on the northwest shore of beautiful Lake Dunmore. I have enabled a booking restriction on VRBO that prevents guests from booking arrivals and departures on the same day as existing guests' arrivals and departures. This is to give me an overnight stay to do cleaning, laundry, etc. and other things like cutting the lawn, minor repairs. If this is a showstopper for you, please don't hesitate to let me know and will try to make an exception for you.

My wife and I are the only ones that manage change-over between guests. VRBO has provided us with cleaning protocols and effective cleaning and disinfecting products recommended by the CDC for novel viruses, including Covid-19. We have adopted these cleaning protocols to provide you with safe lodging. We provide all renters at check-in an individually wrapped sponge, individually wrapped toilet paper and CDC approved cleaning supplies free of charge. We are continuing these practices even though pandemic issues seem to be fading.

The cabin has two bedrooms on the second floor, one with a queen bed and the second is a twin bed. The full bathroom is modern and on the first floor. The living and dining rooms have beautiful wood paneling. The living room has a futon if you need additional sleeping space for two additional guests. A propane heater is located in the living room on the first floor to keep you warm when the weather is cool. The hot water heater is a fuel efficient, on-demand heater so there is always hot water available if multiple people need to take showers, baths sequentially. The kitchen is well appointed with pots, pans, dishes, modern gas range and oven, microwave, refrigerator, utensils, all of the cooking amenities that you could want. Our wrap-around, screened-in porch provides an ideal location to enjoy the view of the Green Mountains on the opposite shore of the lake or to relax and catch up on your summer reading. The clean water for the cabin is provided by a well located on the property that we test occasionally. We provide free 1 gigabyte wireless internet. Our outside deck has a picnic table, several Adirondack chairs and a gas grill.

Our level 2.5 wooded acres provide easy access to the cabin and the lake and also more privacy than may be available at other smaller properties. The driveway is located right next to the cabin with space for 3 cars. Our lake front is approximately 50 yards from the cabin and is accessible by our private road. The lakefront has a dock suitable for a ski or fishing boat and a swim float. Our large fenced-in yard may be ideal for your family dog. Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the cabin.

Lake Dunmore is located just seven miles south of Middlebury and borders the Green Mtn. national forest. The area is ideal for swimming, hiking, road and mountain biking, fishing.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Please respect our need for a quiet neighborhood
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you have guests, please respect our need for a quiet neighborhood and don't block the road with parked cars.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: please respect our need for a quiet neighborhood
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Salisbury

Located in Salisbury, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Branbury State Park and Bradbury State Park, while National Museum of the Morgan Horse and Holy Cow Inc. are cultural highlights. Danforth Pewter and Bulwagga Books & Gallery are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
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Salisbury, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Dunmore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Branbury State Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Porter Hospital - 16 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Middlebury College - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Fort Ticonderoga - 50 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Ticonderoga Station - 54 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kampersville - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪7 South Sandwich - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waybury Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Vermont Cabin on 2.5 acres Lake Frontage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Classic Vermont Cabin on 2.5 acres Lake Frontage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Vermont Cabin on 2.5 acres Lake Frontage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic Vermont Cabin on 2.5 acres Lake Frontage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest and Lake Dunmore. Moosalamoo National Recreation Area and Riley Bostwick Wildlife Management Area are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robin K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Charming but deeply worn house. The hosts were lovely, though, and the lake was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Great get away

Very quiet, well appointed cottage! So peaceful, beautiful scenery and VERY accommodating host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Wonderful stay!

Lovely property - we had a dog and the property is well fenced so we could just let her out to explore - which was good because sadly it rained a lot while we were there. We made the best of it and explored the area - lovely place to "come home to" every day!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Vermont week vacation

We met Polly at the house for a quick meet and greet and orientation. The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed. Grocery stores, shops, etc. are a brief drive. Enjoyed hearing the geese and owls and watching the mist rise from the water in the morning. Would happily visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis S.

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

Cabin by the lake !

Beautiful area for short 4 day stay . Cabin was clean and cozy. Well stocked for pretty much anything . Only dislike was the bedroom was in a loft area with narrow steps , and a bit tough to navigate in the middle of the night when the restroom was needed . Loved the quaintness otherwise .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa P.

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

Salisbury cabin

The sofa wasn’t very comfortable and the stairs going upstairs were not easy to get up. We ended up sleeping downstairs on the futon because we needed to be near the bathroom. The kitchen was very well equipped. The hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

It’s just… fine

The place is just ok. The ceilings are under 7 feet. There’s a lot of stuff in the cabin ranging from kid gates to high chairs to uninstalled window unit A/C to many pots piled on top of the fridge. There were dishes in the sink when we arrived (probably clean?). The hand soap in the bathroom was empty. It just didn’t really meet a standard beyond… fine. Would not recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Nohham C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The keys were not where owner said they would be; owner did not respond to email and phone messages about keys. We said we would be late, and it was stressful being left out in the dark waiting for an answer that didn't come. eThe bathroom was not very clean - dropped an earring by toilet base and it was disgusting. The fridge was also not clean. Says it's on 2.5 acres and sounds private, but there's less than an acre in the yard and two houses right behind you where you are fenced off from most of what seems to be the 2.5 acres. The bedrooms are very small - small one is tiny for any adult, and the futon bed is very uncomfortable. The place could use some repairs. Worst of all, a half-hour before checkout time, someone showed up itching to get in, and tried to barge in while we were packing out 20 minutes before checkout time! She was rude, pretended not to notice our dog that does not like to be crowded by strangers, and has no business invading privacy befofre checkout time - especially without asking or any notice. Again, it was hard to get an answer where to leave the keys and the owner never said please or thank you for being concerned about properly placing the keys when leaving. All in all very rude, and you can't barge in on people unnanounced before checkout time. Also, provoking our dog like that is a horrible way to end a visit esp. when you say you are pet-friendly. I particularly resent being treated like we were leaving late when we actually left 10 min ahead
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
I would not recommend this property. The cottage is tired and in need of a complete cleaning and overhaul. The toilet was not clean as well as the sink in the bathroom. I did take pictures in case the host wants to make a comment after I leave this review. The beds were uncomfortable to sleep in. The queen bed was as hard as a rock. My friend had a backache everyday. The bedrooms were not clean. They were dusty and had cobwebs. Mine also had a spider in it. The window shade in the small bedroom was old and broken. There was a toenail on the floor of the bedroom my friend slept in. The furniture in the living room was not comfortable to sit on. It was so low to the ground, you felt like you were sitting on the floor. The light over the dining room was dirty with dead bugs in the globe and dead fruit flies on the shade of the light. The tablecloth on the dining room table didn’t look to be clean.We also thought it was odd when the host came back to the cottage to work on his laptop because his cousin’s WiFi had gone done. This was after the host showed us around and gave us the keys. We were in the cottage about 30 minutes when the host returned and asked us if he could finish out his work day and use the WiFi in his cottage. What were we to say??? This creeped us out.Would I recommend this cottage? No. Save your money and find another place to rent. I’m surprised VRBO doesn’t check the properties they put on their site. Very disappointed in this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They call this a cabin, but this is more a rustic house in my opinion, but maybe because I don't have a great opinion of cabins in general, lol. The fenced in yard was perfect for my pug dogs. I was shocked at how well stocked this place was. They had items in the kitchen that I didn't know existed. I only slept in one of the beds, but it was comfortable and the pillows were fluffy and so nice. If this is available for next year's event weekend, I'll reserve again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. They have everything you need for a comfortable vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jayne r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake cottage. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic property. The camp location was everything I had hoped for and was equipped with everything I needed to cook with as far as the kitchen goes, cozy but actually large living room, the screened in porch was my favorite spot to read. Lake access was private and simply beautiful. I have already booked for next year's stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

best screened porch, top kitchen, best lake view from dock

porch and dining room, and all downstairs, really, can be all open windows so you are getting all the air; kitchen is really good for cooking and fully equipped; swim out to the floating dock and get the best view of the lake. Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby p.

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

Fantastic getaway

Visiting family in Vermont, very charming place to stay, quaint, quiet, fun in the lake, grandkids visited, great cookout, although the steps to the one bedroom were challenging for my handicapped wife, never thought a futon would be so comfortable, especially for me, at 6’2”, 260 lbs, it was great, we had loads of fun, short trips to restaurants, and another visit to Tom and Jerry’s, thanks so much, it was awesome, will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg U.

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

Great place and neighborhood

What a great place to stay close to Middlebury college. My wife and I were visiting our son at Middlebury college. We brought our Labrador Retriever. What a great dog friendly neighborhood! Brian was very accommodating and even let us check in hours early. It was great to have a fenced in yard. It's a quiet and beautiful neighborhood! We will always try to stay here when visiting our son.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mesa P.

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

Third Stay & Always a Great Time

My partner, dogs, and I just got home from our third vacation at this cabin on Lake Dunmore. We always feel welcome and right at home, love the cozy cabin vibes, and spending as much time at the lake or hanging out on the porch to take in the Green Mountains. Can’t recommend staying here enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

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

Relaxing and restorative stay with dogs

Couldn’t be happier with this quaint, charming cabin. Loved the wood floors , screened porch , and mostly the large fenced yard and the dock for ball throwing with our goldens . The area is so peaceful and quiet this time of year . Took a hike around silver lake . Loved every moment of this fall getaway , hoping to come back again.Many Thanks to the hosts !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

location, kitchen, porch, view all pluses

Just a really comfortable place. You can hang out at the dining table or front porch, classic. The view from the actual floating dock is one of the best on the lake.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy K.

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

Lovely Screened in Porch

Our favorite thing about the cottage was the screened in porch. I slept out on the twin bed on the porch every night! Kitchen was very well stocked with gadgets and spices. The on demand water heater ensures everyone gets hot water. The only “issues” would be the stairs to the bedrooms is very steep/narrow and no real grab able handrail, not good for people with any kind of mobility issues. The lake access was not the best as there is no “beach” area. It would have been nice to have stairs off the dock.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin O.

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

Vermont lake cottage

A quintessential VT lake cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Great spot for a small family

We had a very nice stay and enjoyed our time at Lake Dunmore.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

the true cottage vibe

The place is about exactly what you think of when you think of a camp to relax at. Really good kitchen and a really open feel to the dining area and porch. Great for sleeping. Possibility to get a good shorter run/walk in without having to go out on a highway. Walking distance to general store. And the floating dock gives you about the best view of the lake anywhere.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall H.

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

Fun stay

We enjoyed it
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Just perfect

We can not say enough wonderful things about our stay. Brian was there to meet us and do a walk though of the property and even helped us out with local places to go. He is a gem! Although it rained it was absolutely perfect. The yard gave our pups a place to run free but there was also cute areas to walk them all around the area. The views of the water are incredible. Just sad it was too cold to jump in... maybe next time. October was the perfect time to see all the leaves changing and breathe the fall air. The porch was great to snuggle up and read and relax. There was plenty of space for us and our 2 medium dogs. Kitchen was stocked with everything we could have needed. Everything was clean and cozy. They have thought of everything. We can not wait to return. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

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