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Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake

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A lakeside deck with two Adirondack chairs, a dock with kayaks, and a view of a forested hill.
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a beige sofa, a matching armchair, and a round coffee table.
A cabin with a bed, wooden bench, and large windows overlooking a forested area.
A sign for Kennedy Park Historic Brandon with a landscaped garden in the foreground.
A two-story house with a red exterior, a front porch, and a small garden with flowers and rocks.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Green Mountain National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Gas barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Brandon, VT
  • Place, Middlebury College
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake George
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Killington Resort
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Brandon

Located in Brandon, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Neshobe Golf Club and Neshobe River Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Green Mountain National Forest and Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. Bulwagga Books & Gallery and Vermont Folklife Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Brandon, VT

What's nearby

  • Middlebury College - 23 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Lake George - 43 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Pico Mountain at Killington Ski Resort - 44 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Fort Ticonderoga - 47 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Killington Resort - 50 min drive - 60.2 km

Getting around

  • Ticonderoga Station - 50 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Clover Ale - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kampersville - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪22 Park Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brandon House of Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paddler's Pub - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Comfortable Family Friendly Cottage On Beautiful Fern Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Green Mountain National Forest and within 3 miles (5 km) of Moosalamoo National Recreation Area and Lake Dunmore. Leicester Town Hall is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful spot on serene Lake Fern. Our hosts, Colin and Susan, were very gracious and communicative, and we had a great time making new memories there. The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, private and very comfy spot directly on Lake Fern. Great fishing and swimming off the dock. We had a great time and look forward to visiting again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our week with family and friends on quiet and peaceful Fern Lake. Lake was great for swimming and paddling. Loved all the outdoor space easy for watching kids play and hang out. Lots of space inside as well. Communication with host was prompt for one small issue we had that was solved quickly . No complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning place. Beautiful fall colours. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and amenities

There was more than enough space for our family of 5 to spread out for downtime after taking advantage of all the fun amenities… boats, docks, fishing, etc. Don’t foresee it being our last time staying at this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great. Thank You
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage with a view!

The property was nice and had all that was needed. Great communication with owners. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place right on the lake very private. We went to take in the Fall foliage. It is centrally located between Brandon and Middlebury making it an easy drive to Shelburne Farms and Museum and Burlington (Lake Champlain). The house has everything you need for a wonderful getaway to Vermont.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene getaway

Beautiful lakefront property with a lot of character. View from the dock is picturesque
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best week of the year!

Always beautiful. Great house and even better lake. Can't wait for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, wonderful house

Everything about our stay on Fern Lake was perfect. The location is amazing, the house is cozy and has everything you need (only exception is you bring your own linens). The kids loved minnows nibbling on their toes. Easy access to Lake Dunmore, Brandon, and Middlebury. Hope to come back again next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, condition and communication

We couldn't wish for a better deal - located right of the shore of a secluded lake, this property offeres everything we needed and nothing of of what we didn't. Well maintained too. Highly recommend ut.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

What a wonderful week we had using the kayaks, fishing off the dock, hiking nearby and eating some delicious not your run of the mill food as recommended. The house was clean and comfortable and the best part was that the house was very private with full view of the lake. Thank you Colin and Susan for making this available and your quick responses to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with this house and location. The lake is beautiful, so peaceful, and just what we needed to decompress from city living. The house was spacious, comfortable, and well equipped. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake and taking long walks in the area. The only mismatch with the listing was the need to bring linens and towels, though Colin, the owner, let us know about this before our stay. Communicating with Colin was easy and we were pleased with his prompt replies. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most week! We are a family of 5- plenty of room for all of us. The screened in porch was great forbreakfast. Fern lake is the most peaceful lake we haveever been on! There was great fishing and caught lots ofbass and bluegills. The kitchen had all the essentials.The location is ideal with Middlebury only 20 minutes away and Brandon 12 minutes south. Good restaurants close by and a great Farm stand close as well. Lots of hikes close by. Colin was very responsive and very easy to work with.Can"t Recommend this place enough. We look forward tobeing able to hopefully come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and comfortable

Fern Lake is a small, hidden treasure conveniently located near Middlebury/Burlington to the north and Rutland to the south, with a scenic trip through one of the gaps access Mad River Valley. The area around the home is quite beautiful and is serene and comfortable. The house is nice - not luxurious but fully functional and easy to live in. The owners are very quick to communicate and attentive to whatever we needed to ask about. We loved morning coffee staring at the lake and evening conversation while sitting near the fire and staring at the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Escape

We spent 5 nights at Fern Lake and even though the weather was ‘iffy’ a couple of days we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The decks and docks are great, and the house is very, very comfortable and well appointed. We fished, kayaked a bit and enjoyed having our adult children visit us (we all live relatively nearby). We went to all our favorite restaurants in the area and did some cooking on the grill as well. We hiked to Silver Lake (from Goshen) for fishing and a picnic. Overall it was a top-notch experience and we’re hoping to return next year. Thank you, Colin and Susan, for a much needed and appreciated getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as listed and pictured. Had a great stay on a quiet Vermont lake. Will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem at Fern Lake

We can’t say enough great things about the property! Loved having access to the Lake and tried to swim but too cold! Fire pit was wonderful! Indoors was so cozy and clean and allowed us to feel at home. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Late summer at Fern Lake

This is a very quiet, private property with all the amenities we were looking for. Its location near Middlebury and the Silver Lake hiking trails was particularly favorable for us. Access to the lake for kayaking and swimming was perfect. The kitchen was adequately stocked, and we prepared nearly all our meals there. We had a very enjoyable time and thank the hosts for making their home available!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forever our spot

This was our 2nd year renting this house and we hope to rent it forever. It is by far the best week of our life.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Nice peaceful playce for 2 couples

This was a much larger house than the pictures let on! Very quiet community, only the occasional car could be heard at night. The views of the stars were wonderful and addictive. We spent most of our time on the deck by the dock and in the screened in porch at night just hanging out and quietly running some music. We really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Trip

Beautiful spot on the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views, swimming, fishing and very peaceful

We have been renting for 12 years now. This was by far the best place we have stayed. We enjoy the quiet lakes without big boats. Swimming and sitting on lawn or deck was just amazing. Sunrises were spectacular. Fishing was great. Cannot say enough about the communication of the landloard. Always replied back from emails in a quick response. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Location, very peaceful

This was a great location on a very peaceful lake with amazing views. It was wonderful to fall asleep seeing the mountains in the distance and waking up to the geese on the water. Coffee on the deck or on the docks was a great way to start the day! Conveniently located to Middlebury and Salisbury, where we spent most of our time when we were not at the house. Wonderful experience, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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