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Lakefront Cottage w/Breathtaking Views! Hiking.PaddleBoat.Doc.Fishing.WiFi

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Map
Wells, VT
  • Popular LocationLake Saint Catherine1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Saint Catherine State Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastleton University27 min drive
  • AirportRutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)45 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We love cottage illusion. The location is perfect, & the cottage is clean & very comfortable.
Marianne F.
Aug 23, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront Cottage w/Breathtaking Views! Hiking.PaddleBoat.Doc.Fishing.WiFi

No stress here! Come enjoy beautiful Lake St. Catherine spring, summer and autumn. Lovely scenic views from this lakefront cottage is undeniably breathtaking. During the summer the rentals are weekly from Sat. after 4pm-to-Sat. departure before 12 noon. Note: this is a rural area. We have internet service but it may be spotty or slow from time to time. We have no control over this. There is a Roku TV in the master bedroom and gathering room and DirecTV TV service in the gathering space. Direc TV may be impacted by bad weather.


No stress here! Come enjoy beautiful Lake St. Catherine spring, summer and autumn. Lovely scenic views from this lakefront cottage is undeniably breathtaking.

Property manager

Ed Agard

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside Only. Fee will be charged if smoking insid

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Golf on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Prior Approval Needed. Pet Fee Required

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: No exceptions to this rule!
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Adirondack Park and Bomoseen State Park, while Dorset Playhouse and Paramount Theater are cultural highlights. Pond Hill Ranch and Pro Rodeo and Vermont State Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Catherine - 1 min walk
  • Lake Saint Catherine State Park - 10 min drive
  • Lake Bomoseen - 26 min drive
  • Castleton University - 27 min drive
  • Pond Hill Ranch and Pro Rodeo - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Castleton Station - 26 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Slate Town Brewing - 12 min drive
  • Jen's Pit Stop - 13 min drive
  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • A J's Fine Food & Spirits - 13 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage w/Breathtaking Views! Hiking.PaddleBoat.Doc.Fishing.WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage w/Breathtaking Views! Hiking.PaddleBoat.Doc.Fishing.WiFi?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage w/Breathtaking Views! Hiking.PaddleBoat.Doc.Fishing.WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage w/Breathtaking Views! Hiking.PaddleBoat.Doc.Fishing.WiFi located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Saint Catherine and within 16 miles (25 km) of Pond Hill Ranch and Pro Rodeo and Castleton University. Adirondack Park and Lake Bomoseen are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 54 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful lakefront cottage
We love cottage illusion. The location is perfect, & the cottage is clean & very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M., Londonderry, NH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We had a great time, enjoyed the lake & fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Good Time at Cottage Illusion
The cottage was just the right size for me. The bed was very comfortable, and the living room furniture was as well; great for reading and watching TV. The Wi-Fi and Streaming were very reliable, and the view of the lake was absolutely amazing. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kick back & relax!
A lovely property on a great spot on the lake. Very nicely appointed and well kept. Breathtaking view! Property manager was responsive, friendly, and helpful. We very much enjoyed a comfortable, relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Cottage with a View
My husband and I enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage. There are beautiful views of the lake and mountain from within the cottage and the outside rear deck. We were pleasantly surprised to find a box of muffins that the owner purchased from the local bakery. We made use of the cookware and prepared our meals which allowed us to simply relax. Telephone reception is a little spotty but we had no difficulty with the internet. The owner reached out to ask if we were enjoying our stay. Overall it was a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
This was a wonderful place to to stay. Exceptionally clean, bright and sunny, front row seat for lake views! The neighborhood was very quiet, with the exception of a few dogs, but that was pretty much just one afternoon. The only two things I’d recommend to the host would be fragrance free laundry detergent, the fragrance was so strong, made me sneeze (of course this is just personal preference so no points off!). Also, there are quite a few wasps around. I found an area in the roof overhang, above the pool noodles on road side deck, where wasps were going in and out. Again, no points off, just an observation that the host may want to check out I didn’t get stung or anything. Thanks for a great long weekend, it was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage
A great cottage right on the lake with a dock. Includes row boat and paddle boat. Clean, comfy cute cottage. Would love to stay here again and probably will!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great summer get away
The house is very well kept and clean. The lot was great for us. Our youngest daughter has a wheelchair and the gentle sloping yard allowed her to easily access the lake edge for fishing or swimming. The muffins from the store in wells left from the host with a welcome note we’re a great added touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect lakefront location. We've stayed here before & this year found many beautiful upgrades. The owners are very nice & accessible. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Illusion is the ideal lake front cottage.
Thinking about an escape to a cute cottage on a peaceful, beautiful lake surrounded by Mother Nature’s beauty. Cottage Illusion is the place you’re looking for to spend your vacation. The cottage is very neat and clean and well equipped. The kitchen has all your needs, and the living room is very comfortable. The master bedroom has a new mattress that is incredibly comfortable. The owner Ed is very responsive and helpful. We spent several days traveling and requested an earlier check-in. He quickly responded to our request and allowed the earlier check-in. Shortly after our arrival, Ed gave us a call to assure all was well. We had a little trouble communicating. Cell service is spotty at best which is a good thing if you’re looking for that escape. Cottage Illusion is tops on our list when planning for our next visit to Lake St. Catherine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022