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500 acre historic property w/private fishing lake, skiing + all-season fun

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15571 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

500 acre historic property w/private fishing lake, skiing + all-season fun

Justin Lake Lodge

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Your group will have the best vacation ever at this spacious, eight-bedroom, four-bathroom home nestled on 500 private acres in the majestic Green Mountains of Vermont. A leisurely walk from the house reveals the property’s private 22-acre lake. As the heart of the estate, the freshwater-spring-fed lake provides a picturesque scene all to yourselves. Yes, this lake is exclusively yours - no one else but your party will be allowed on it or near it while you're there. There are even two canoes and an assortment of life jackets in the boathouse for your use. And cold-weather guests can ski and hang out while sipping hot cocoa next to the toasty fireplace during the winter months.

This is the perfect vacation home for large groups. There's no need to worry about the neighbors because there are none. You'll also have plenty of parking for several vehicles. Not only does the lake feature fantastic swimming, canoeing, and fishing, but there's also a lakeside firepit and a 40-foot deck built over the lake with plenty of tables, chairs, and umbrellas. Bringing the kids? There's a swimming area marked off for them and a sandbox to keep them busy. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious play/game room, which is also a huge hit with all ages. One side of the room is for kids 10 and under, stocked with games, crafts, puzzles, and toys; the other side features a full-size pool table and a Ping-Pong table. The kitchen has a Vulcan restaurant cooking stove with six gas burners, double ovens, and a big griddle top! If you don't feel like cooking inside, we offer a large gas grill on the deck as well.

What's nearby:
Besides the incredible forest and lake, you're less than 10 minutes from the Magic Mountain Ski Area, which features a 1,500-foot vertical drop and a trail over a mile and a half long for cruising. For year-round activities, head up to Okemo Mountain Resort, where you can ski in the winter, cruise on the timber coaster, work out at the fitness center, and even get in some golfing. Think outside the box and take a day trip to Orvis to learn fly fishing or try Mountain View Ranch for horseback riding - both are just about 30 miles away. Manchester is a big hit with everyone, with great restaurants, outlet shopping, and parks within a 15-20-minute drive.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
A 4x4 is required in winter and spring
Two cribs, a high chair, Pack 'n Play, and a baby gate are provided
*Please, no pets and no smoking on the property

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details:



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Vermont

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 6144 sq ft (571 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Serene Family-friendly Home 500 Acres House
Serene Family-friendly Home 500 Acres House
Family friendly Home w/ Private Lake Canoes Game Room!
23703
Serene Family-friendly Home 500 Acres House
Serene Family-friendly Home 500 Acres

About the neighborhood

Map
Londonderry, VT

What's nearby

  • Lowell Lake State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Viking Nordic Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Magic Mountain Ski Resort - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bromley Mountain Ski Resort - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 26 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Bellows Falls Station - 42 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SoLo Farm & Table - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪New American Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blackline Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Grandma Miller's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Corner Market Deli - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 500 acre historic property w/private fishing lake, skiing + all-season fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 500 acre historic property w/private fishing lake, skiing + all-season fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 500 acre historic property w/private fishing lake, skiing + all-season fun?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 500 acre historic property w/private fishing lake, skiing + all-season fun located?

This family-friendly Londonderry vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lowell Lake State Park and Viking Nordic Center. West River Farmers Market and Magic Mountain Ski Resort are also within 3 mi (5 km).

500 acre historic property w/private fishing lake, skiing + all-season fun Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2024
Great house - loved so many things about it. It was very clean. Bedrooms and bathrooms were a plenty and spaced well for having lots of people there. Loved having so much room for everyone. The grill was wonderful and the deck fit everyone (we had 14 people, 3 families with 6 parents and most of the kids are teens and older). The private lake was just phenomenal for our group and the floats and tubes and and paddle boards provided were so awesome. Would have loved AC (the week was really hot) and the kitchen pilot lights being on added a ton of heat. We communicated with the 'agent' before hand via text and got some erroneous info- they said there were no fans so we brought a bunch but there were many fans in the house. Didn't realize the house and lake were separated by a 7-10 min walk but it was nice to be in the woods so it was totally great in the end. Overall a great stay and I'd guess the place is also phenomenal in the winter!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Vacation house lemon
I booked this property for over 6K spanning the Presidents' day holiday, for a 3 night 4 day stay. We are not new to booking vacation homes, we do at least 2/yr x 20 years, but this was by far the worst. How shall I start. First off, this is the first time we didn't get functional keys to the home (not. even. a. single. one). The owners left a note on the side door that said door was open, and another note inside with a single key that supposedly would work on the side door. It did NOT work. We received separate instructions from Vacasa that there would be keys in a lockbox at the front of the house, but the entire lockbox container? was MISSING. So no keys. On amenities, a microwave is listed. There is NO microwave, there were two toaster ovens next to each other but NO microwave. I had asked also what kind of filters the coffee maker takes in advance, there was no response for two weeks, and when I finally got into text contact with Vacasa, they told me the WRONG type. Also, the coffee maker is not the same as what is in the picture, and there's 1 not 2. The master bedroom had a leak from the ceiling, and it was obviously an old leak that hadn't been fixed (plaster was cracked). It was a bad leak. When someone uses one of the upstairs bathrooms, it comes down as a stream over the sink. There was 1 semi functional hair dryer in the house. Rooms are not properly heated, it was extremely cold. Do not book. Total lemon. Worst rental in 20 yrs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

leo c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Had a great time . House is big and easily accommodated our group, lots of room and great space by the fireplace. enjoyed very much
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loving our stay at Justin Lake Lodge!
Lovely location for three generations of family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadina R.

Better than photos
The photos posted don’t do the house any justice. The house is actually much larger and spacious in reality which accommodated our large group more than enough. The kids had the whole upstairs as their entertainment space while the adults had the downstairs to themselves. The house provided sleds and tons of games for the kids to keep themselves occupied. The kitchen is huge and an awesome space to prep meals for a large crowd. The house provided us with all the essentials as well such as paper towels, toiletries, even shampoos, hand soaps, disinfectants any many more items that are not always common in rental properties. If we’d had to list one critique it would be that the property could have been a tad cleaner - not that is was dirty but compared to other properties it wasn’t as clean I.e smudges on mirrors and windows. But overall we loved the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy family home
This home was very spacious and clean. We enjoyed relaxing by the fireplace and roasting s’mores. The property and view is beautiful! We had such a great time playing pool and ping pong as well in the upstairs room. This was a great place to stay for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Madan P., Boston, Massachusetts

It's not as expected.
Good: Location, Lake, size of the house. Bad: No communication with Property manager after you book the property; No A/c; Fans were not good; kitchen always smells with GAS; Beds were bouncing; Wifi was bad; telescope was not working;
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house I’ve ever rented
Could not have been better!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the lodge
Great house and area. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cristina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bonding week end
I was amazed at the size of this home and the beautiful setting of the lake. We had an amazing time,. Cooked three amazing meals a day in the impressive kitchen, played ping pong, had a fire both near the house and at the lake, canoed, paddle boated, caught six bass!! In short we had a blast. The only thing to note though is that there is a 5-10 minute walk down to the lake or you can take a 4 WD vehicle down there but this made it even more pristine as there are no houses around. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yunior B., Miami

Liked: Cleanliness
Hermosa y espectacular
Fue un fin de año inolvidable disfrutamos del lago , caminatas en familia , la casa súper grande con todas las comodidades que necesita una familia , muchas gracias por permitirnos disfrutar en su propiedad
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020