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Orwell Cabin on Sunrise Lake w/ Private Dock & BBQ

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Orwell Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 1,500 Sq Ft | Steps to Access
Private Deck | Water Views
Backyard
Bedroom 1 | Queen Bed | Access to Deck
Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Orwell, VT
  • Place, Sunset Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Bomoseen
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Ticonderoga
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Orwell Cabin on Sunrise Lake w/ Private Dock & BBQ

Dreaming of a quiet, peaceful lakeside getaway? With 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, your entire group can comfortably escape to this Orwell cabin. After arriving to this charming vacation rental, relish your calm lake surroundings, host a zesty barbecue on the deck, or simply cozy up by the fireplace. When you’re not swimming or boating, pay a visit to the Star Trek Set Tour or check out the many historical sites like Fort Ticonderoga nearby. Come nighttime, host family game night before bed!

-- THE PROPERTY --

MRT-11153470-001 | Best Suited for Families | Large Indoor Dining Area | 1,500 Sq Ft | Central A/C

Ideal for families hosting Thanksgiving or a holiday gathering, this lakefront slice of paradise promotes plenty of relaxation and adventure.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, dock/boat slip, gas grill, dining area
CHEF'S KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, fully stocked to cook for a large group, coffeemaker, breakfast bar w/ seating
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen cable TV, fireplace, dining table, games, CD player, natural light, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, seating for up to 20 people (great for family meals!)
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, washer/dryer, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, air conditioning, electric heating, ceiling fans, high chair, Full House Tesla Powerwall Backup
PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles)

*NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property. If you have FWD you must have winter tires, snow chains, and cables*

-- THE LOCATION --

SUNRISE LAKE (on-site): Swimming, boating, kayaking
NEARBY LAKES: Lake George (32.2 miles), Sunset Lake (0.9 miles), Lake Bomoseen (16.0 miles), Lake Champlain (33.9 miles) Lake St. Catherine (24.8 miles), Benson Bay (10.2 miles), Lake Hortonia (10.1 miles)
WINTER: Killington Ski Area (46.0 miles), Pico Mountain Ski Resort (39.4 miles), Okemo Mountain Resort (52.6 miles), Middlebury College Snow Bowl (33.2 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Star Trek Original Series Set Tour (14.1 miles), Fort Ticonderoga (13.1 miles), Mount Independence (10.5 miles)
AIRPORTS: Burlington International Airport, Albany International Airport (92.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- No guns for hunting allowed in the property
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras, all facing outward toward the lake, garden, and road. They do not look into interior spaces
- NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property. If you have FWD you must have winter tires, snow chains, and cables
- NOTE: This home is accessible by stairs and may not be suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
- NOTE: There is limited cellular service near the property
- NOTE: This property comes equipped with a Full House Tesla Powerwall Backup
- NOTE: Sunrise Lake Rd is a private single lane un-paved gravel road that runs partially along the lake bank and has a sharp bend affording beautiful views of the lake. If you are not used to driving on narrow rural gravel roads it is advisable that you arrive before sunset on the day of your check in

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Property # 9157054
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

About the area

Fair Haven

Located in Fair Haven, this cabin is on the waterfront. Fort Ticonderoga and Warren Kimble Gallery & Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Neshobe River Winery and Otter Valley Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Bulwagga Books & Gallery, or check out an event or a game at Devil's Bowl Speedway. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Orwell, VT

What's nearby

  • Sunset Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Bomoseen - 26 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Middlebury College - 40 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Fort Ticonderoga - 43 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Vermont State Fairgrounds - 46 min drive - 64.2 km

Getting around

  • Castleton Station - 33 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheel Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Willie's BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪West Coast Taco - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ruplin Farm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vermont Natural Beef - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orwell Cabin on Sunrise Lake w/ Private Dock & BBQ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Orwell Cabin on Sunrise Lake w/ Private Dock & BBQ?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Orwell Cabin on Sunrise Lake w/ Private Dock & BBQ on 29 August 2026 start from NZ$669, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Orwell Cabin on Sunrise Lake w/ Private Dock & BBQ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Orwell Cabin on Sunrise Lake w/ Private Dock & BBQ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orwell Cabin on Sunrise Lake w/ Private Dock & BBQ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orwell Cabin on Sunrise Lake w/ Private Dock & BBQ located?

This family-friendly Fair Haven cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Mud Pond and Sunset Lake. Lake Hortonia and Strong Swamp are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

CJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Simply a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vacation spot was exactly what my family was looking for. The cabin with a fully stocked kitchen and rooms fit the family needs with 6 adults and 2 kids. The interior and exterior matched the pictures exactly. From kayaking to fishing the experience was very good. I would highly recommend this for a stay out in a remote area where the loons and stars are what you are looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aliver R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. Be prepared to walk down the stairs to get to the dock! Very nice lake near by for swimming. 4 stars because Beds and furniture are very, very uncomfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased. Kitchen was equipped with everything that could be needed or wanted. Deck was great, fire-pit was good, and there were more than adequate games and things to do when it rained. Bedrooms were adequate and clean, bathrooms were fine...couldn't have asked for anything better. And there were loons on the lake, which was certainly an extra. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cortney M.

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

Beautiful lake and fishing

We overall had a great time at this home. We really enjoyed the lake, fishing, and jumping off the dock. As previous reviewers already mentioned the house was not clean upon arrival. Whoever they are paying to clean the home is doing a horrible job. Beds were super uncomfortable Kitchen had everything you needed and more!I DO NOT recommend driving down the road to the house after dark. During the day the road was fine. We caught so many Fish in the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Amazing!

We had such a great time and hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
From the owner: "We loved hosting your group, Mike, and would love to have you back!"
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

A nice peaceful retreat

Overall we had a great stay. The lake was beautiful and the house was great for our group. The only negatives were that the road leading to the property is probably not possible for anything besides an SUV or truck. I feel like this was explained in a level of detail that did not do it justice. The only other downside was that the beds were quite uncomfortable. Other than that we had a great time and the home more than accommodated our group!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

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

Beautiful!

My cousins and our 2 babies had an amazing time during our stay. The inside was super clean and beautifully designed, and the lake was crystal clear you could see right through to the bottom. We already want to come back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tj T.

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

Perfect for a group gathering

A weekend away at this property was just wonderful. Right on the lake, plenty of kayaks to get in the water, beautiful porch, and plenty of room to cook. Although there's limited cell phone service you won't regret booking this property. Even with rain all weekend we were able to pop up the umbrellas on the porch and enjoy every second
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

scott t.

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

vermont

Over all it went well
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth G.

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

Lake house

Location and views were great. The house was not clean - homeowner had shoes and paint cans in pantry. Two of the patio umbrellas were broken and water pressure was poor at best.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and the views, but we're sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay didn’t meet your expectations. The homeowner wanted to address the concerns you raised:-The cleanliness of the home is a top priority, and we apologize if it fell short. We wish you had reached out to the Guest Contact during your stay if there were any issues you needed addressed. We would have done everything we could to resolve them immediately so that you could enjoy the home.-The shoes and paint cans were stored in a closet near the entrance, not the pantry.-We weren’t aware that two of the patio umbrellas were broken, as they were closed and tied up. After your feedback, one has been replaced, and the other has been removed. Going forward, the property manager will inspect the umbrellas during each turnover to prevent this from happening again.-We're sorry you experienced issues with the water pressure. A brand new filtration system was installed just this summer, and while we didn’t anticipate any issues so soon, we’ve since replaced it to ensure consistent water pressure. We’ve also instructed our cleaners to check the water pressure before guests' arrival.We appreciate your feedback so we can continue to improve and help this homeowner provide guests with the 5-star service they are known for. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Orwell cabin

Our family enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cabin on private Sunrise lake. We enjoyed floating on rafts, kayaking, dinners on the deck, and sitting around the fire pit at night. Three bedrooms with queen beds, and one bunk room accommodated our large family well. The host was very responsive when we had questions even on the Fourth of July!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

paula g.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The lights in the kitchen living area were always flickering unless we had them on full power and all lights on. This was so distracting that we just turned bedroom lights on for ambient illumination in the living area.The floor corners were filled with dust, dirt, spiders, cobwebs. Upon looking further the cobwebs continued up the wall corners and were filled with dead bugs and plenty of spiders. Cleanings for incoming guests should be timely within a few days of their arrival to avoid spider and cobweb build up. They were in just about EVERY corner of the house. Underneath the bathroom vanity in basement there were dirty Qtips, and other items that were intended for the garbage but ended up pushed under the sink area. Pillow cases were not on the pillows on two of the beds. When we tried to lock the lower level door to the outside, it was broken. I understand this is Vermont and very safe BUT to get into the house with such security and to find alternate ways in which had no locking ability made us uncomfortable. We had valuable jewelry, computers, and other items which when away from the property, we were concerned the whole time. Upon waking the first morning, making breakfast I found sauce pans covered in old food and the pantry area to store our food was filled with crumbs and mice droppings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina G.

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

Nice family stay

The house was very comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and more! The grill worked well too. The view of the lake was wonderful, and having the kayaks a bonus. It would be nice to have a shore access to the lake, but the spot at Sunset Lake is very close by. Everyone was happy to swim at both places. We enjoyed the house very much, and found things as described. The only slight negatives are the road leading in and the access to the dock. Although every effort was made for safety of small children, the stairs leading to the dock are a little scary, as the hand rails have large open spaces. It was a big reach for our petite four year old to reach the rail, and with nothing under the rail, hard to feel secure. Overall, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Megan Z.

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

Orwell Cabin

I stayed at this property for a girls weekend with family. While the property was tidy when we arrived, it was certainly not clean. I was disappointed by the amount of dirt, dust and debris in a home with a very hefty cleaning fee. The check-in procedures were easy enough and the host was responsive to my questions. There weren't any extra blankets and it was chilly in early spring. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans to be able to cook but was missing a dishrack. Overall the property and the setting was beautiful and I know that there is no perfect rental, but I felt like the attention to detail in the home was lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2024
Hi Megan, we want our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we apologize if you experienced some issues during your trip. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:- We want our guests to arrive at a vacation home that is 100% ready for their stay, so we take the cleanliness of our property seriously. We’ve talked with our cleaning crew to ensure this issue does not recur for future travelers. - We wish you had reached out to us about this issue during your stay. We would've been more than happy to send our cleaning crew to resolve your concerns and make your stay more comfortable.- We do have heat pumps and portable heaters in all the rooms that can be adjusted by the guests. I share these details in the email I send to welcome guests during the cold season. - We do provide enough blankets for our guests on the property, however, had you shared that it was because you were chilly, we would have shared how to increase the heat.- While we regret our home was not up to your expectations, we’re happy to share that our most recent guests reported no issues. - We truly go above and beyond for our guests and are confident that future guests will have a wonderful stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mareena B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful and quiet view but the house could improve

Let me start by saying the location on the lake and having private dock access with kayaks were wonderful. That being said, the house itself was not the most clean. Upon arrival the owner was at the property still trying to clean up (45 mins past our check in time) and left his toothbrush at the kitchen sink. In addition, the water pressure was extremely low so only one person could shower at a time (there was 7 of us in total), and the sinks would often leak during our stay. We were told we couldn’t lean on the living room couch because it would break and the curtain rods on the main floor overlooking the lake would often fall if you tried to open them. The house looks great inside but you can tell the everything was made cheaply. This shouldn’t deter you from booking as long as you know what you’re getting into! We wish we knew more about the water pressure situation and overall cleanliness (my mom cleaned the whole house once we got there) which isn’t acceptable in my books but regardless our family had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2023
Hi Mareena, I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the location on the lake and having private dock access with kayaks! We want all of our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we're sorry that you experienced some issues during your trip. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - We use a cleaning service to have the home professionally cleaned before each guest's arrival. We wish you had reached out to the Guest Contact during your stay if there were any issues you needed to be addressed. We would have done everything we could to resolve them immediately so that you could enjoy the home. - I was at the home when you arrived to check in because property maintenance was completed that morning and took longer than expected and I was there to ensure that the home was clean after the maintenance team had left. I would have called you ahead of time to alert you but I was having cell phone issues. Since I was there when you arrived, I'm happy I could walk you through the home and show you the entire property. - Given the remote location of this property, water is supplied by a well and there can be intermittent pressure issues that we can't always control. I apologize for the inconvenience. We are exploring the possibility of augmenting the water pressure, but often water pressure is just not great in rural areas. - We recently checked and there are no water leaks in any of the sinks. If you were encountering a leak in every sink, you may not have been closing it properly, since we have not heard this particular complaint from any other guests. However, we wish you would have reached out during your stay so we could have quickly resolved your concerns. - I kindly asked you all not to sit on the sofa backs and to please be gentle with the furniture since I recently had to replace two sections of the sofa due to previous guests. We have also not received any feedback before about the curtains not working properly so we will take a closer look. I'm wondering how exactly the curtains may have fallen off during your stay. While we do regret our home was not up to your expectations, we are happy to share that no issues were reported by the guests who stayed the following weekend. We are always looking for ways to improve the guest experience and your feedback is an important part of that process. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Okay

Stayed for a week during July 2020. Nice location but too many issues to ever come back. 1. Not very clean - Inside oven dirty, some bed linens had various stains, garbage cans overflowing at arrival, all boats provided are dirty and with water. 2. 3 out of 4 sliding doors cannot open. takes away from deck as you had to go around through front door. 3. Holes in lower level flooring covered with rough cut plywood throughout. Do not walk barefoot ! Point 2&3 were not disclosed at the time of booking. 4. Water pressure is horrible. If taking shower, if someone else turns on any faucet, shower turns into a trickle of water. 5. tough downhill stairs to lake; no area to sit by lakefront (this was disclosed) 6. Cell reception is non existent and wi-fi and TV is horribly slow and choppy. Too bad for the many above issues, as the house is nice and the lake is quiet, great deck view, easy parking. For the nightly rate however, the house and outside should be clean, the many sliding doors in the house should operate and there should be no holes in the flooring covered with rough cut plywood pieces. Too high of a rate for so many issues we encountered.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2020
Hi Paul, we take it seriously when guests let us know that we missed the mark, and after sending your feedback to the homeowner, they’d like to share the following: - We have addressed these cleanliness specific issues with the cleaning services, and there have been no further complaints since your stay. - We apologize about the garbage pick up; unfortunately, the garbage guy's truck had broken down that week and that is the only service available in our area. - We're sorry that it had rained earlier in the day and leaves and pollen had settled on the boats. They are inflatable boats that can be easily overturned and emptied by guests. - We are to replacing the whole 8 ft wide door and it should be fixed in the near future. - For the holes in the floor, we put down plywood on the floor for safety since we had back-to-back bookings ever since they appeared in July. The floor has now been fixed and they are as good as new. - This is a rural property with well water and you cannot expect the same pressure as you do when you have town supplied water. - There is no cell phone reception on our lake due to the hilly countryside, but we have a home phone that guests are free to use. We provide Wifi that is Satellite and our welcome email clearly states that streaming on the internet is not possible. - Most of all, we encourage guests to reach out to us while they are in residence with any issues so that we can address any concerns quickly for a most comfortable stay. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Hope D.

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

WARNING DANGEROUS ROAD NOT AS ADVERTISED!

I booked this property months in advance and was never told until the day of arrival that the property has a 2 mile, narrow single lane, dirt road, obstructed by trees, feet off of a lake, up a steep cliff that you need a 4wheel drive vehicle for and you should only come and go during daylight. None of this is on the VRBO listing! I called and emailed several times in the days before arrival to get the entry instructions with no response from the owner. After calling Evolve on the arrival day, another management company in the instructions, I was able to get the entry code via text from the property caretaker but no other details. He texted me the owner was in India and very hard to reach. I finally got the email from the owner while I was on the 6 hour drive there and arriving at 8:30pm. DRIVING IN WAS TERRIFYING ! We booked the weekend for my son's college graduation nearby. We walked out immediately and didn't stay at all because of how dangerous the road was and the graduation had events at night. Now I'm getting a run around from Evovle, VRBO and the owner for a refund. We had to scramble to find hotel rooms in 3 different hotels at ridiculous prices because it was Memorial Day weekend and graduation. NOT FAIR. Evolve is horrible and enabling the owners to scam potetional renters with hidden details. A ROAD THIS DANGEROUS SHOULD BE DISCLOSED IN THE DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU RENT IT.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Hi Hope, thanks for taking the time to review your stay. After reading your feedback, the homeowner wanted to share the following:- We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the check-in process. We did send the access code and additional information via email two days before your arrival. I understand you reached out via text, but unfortunately, I was abroad at the time and had already provided all the necessary details in the initial email.- Regarding the road leading to the house, it is a single-lane, unpaved road that is less than a mile long, with a section of about 600 feet running along the lake, as clearly depicted in the aerial photos on our listing. We make every effort to ensure that guests are aware of this before their arrival so they can plan accordingly. Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts with us.
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2/10 Terrible

SG

FILTHY HOME, TERRIBLE STAY, DO NOT RENT!!!

If I could give negative stars I would. Evolve Rentals is truly the worst company I have ever booked a vacation through. Please do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS. We showed up at our property and it was downright filthy. There were human excrements caked on the toilet, mold and food residue through out the kitchen, pubic hair on the sheets, mice in the home, dead and alive insects in most rooms, and dirt/crumbs everywhere. It was evident that the home had not been cleaned not only from the last visit, but not for months prior. When I called the homeowner and Evolve neither was able to send a cleaner and so with no where to go in this rural town, my party was on our hands and knees scrubbing toilets and every other surface in the house. A stellar way to kick off a vacation. We were initially only offered back half of the $250 cleaning fee. After 5 hours of calls and being berated by the Evolve team, being told the property was "livable" and we should get over it, we were offered a refund for the first night and cleaning fee only. Mind you, this was all in the the midst of the pandemic in which Evolve purports on its website to uphold high levels of cleanliness to adhere to CDC guidelines. An absolute joke. Other issues persisted. The reviews online noted that cleanliness was an ongoing issue and that there were structural issues with the house (e.g., a multi-hundred pound sliding door not being attached to the frame which took 3 adults to struggle to lift back into place). The owner lied responding to these complaints feigning unawareness and claiming that all had been resolved. The same door collapsed into the house when we went to open it. On the porch outside was the hardware that should have been used to attach the door, but clearly the owner did not care to complete the job (and then lied about fixing it when confronted). When I told the owner of the issue he sent me a video of how to open a door. The lack of responsibility to provide a safe, clean, structurally sound home was remarkable. Even more unbelievable that this property is sold at $550+/night including fees. The cherry on the cake was the customer service team at Evolve. The owner stopped responding and the Evolve team would put me on 30+ minute waits to ever speak to a human. Instead of reimbursing my credit card 50% as promised in writing, they charged me again, effectively billing me for 150% of my stay. I emailed them to let them know of the issue, and no one responded. I then called twice, waiting on the phone for 1+ hours to address the improper billing. I was told that the reimbursement should come through on my card, but the fact that the second charge went through and the reimbursement did not seems highly suspicious. All said and done, please for all that is good in the world do not book from Evolve Rentals. This company deserves to go out of business for the way they treat their customers.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert D.

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

What a great getaway with kayaks and a fire pit was lovely

Everything was great easy to check in and out the beds were not the best but idk what people would expect and the one down side was the dishwasher wasn't draining so we had to wash our own dishes again not a big deal and the owner sent a email to me the 1st night letting us know but we already figured that out over a real nice spot
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

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

Awesome aesthetic

Perfect for a girls weekend! The lake was awesome and the view of the lake was spectacular. Wish the furniture was a little more comfortable but overall it was a great place to stay. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey B.

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

Great time

The property is a beautiful setting on a lake. Kayaks and dock area was great for the kids. Fire pit, grill and deck with a lot of seating available. However, the indoor and outdoor seating is very small scale and not comfortable for lounging. Additionally, the beds are set very low to the ground and could be difficult to get in and out of, for some. Overall we still had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John V.

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

Great week

Wonderful european house on a peaceful lake in a beautiful part of Vermont.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirsada S.

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

Excellent location

Great place to relax. Private lake. Really had a great time at this property. House looks even better in person. Me and my family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara O.

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

Beautiful Lake

Morning swims were perfect on the lake - absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

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