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As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo.

Ludlow vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ludlow, VT
  • Place, Lake Rescue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Mountain Sugar House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Okemo Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Ludlow

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Rescue and Green Mountain Sugar House. Echo Lake and Amherst Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Rescue - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Green Mountain Sugar House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Okemo Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Killington Resort - 18 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 49 min drive - 64.5 km

Getting around

  • Rutland Station - 35 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roundhouse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Waffle Cabin - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Loft Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪43 North - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sitting Bull Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo.

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Our charming, updated house, located directly on Lake Rescue w/ a large yard and 60 feet of lakefront with access to kayaking, canoeing and swimming was recently featured in the real estate section of the New York Times.. Only 2 miles from the Okemo Moutain and the Jackson Gore Resort, it is the perfect place for a family vacation. The nearby village of Ludlow, Vermont contains many fine restaurants, while nearby Chester is known for its fine antique stores. Weston, only a 15-minute drive away, is home to the famous Vermont Country Store and also the beautiful Weston Priory. Manchester, Vermont is well known for its many designer factory outlets and Woodstock, Vermont for picture post-card beauty and typical New England charm. Whether you are looking for a summer lakefront getaway, a fall weekend to view the spectacular foliage or that fabulous winter ski vacation, this is the perfect location to enjoy it all.


Lake Location: Our charming, updated house is located directly on Lake Rescue w/ a large yard and 60 feet of lakefront with access to kayaking, canoeing and swimming. The village of Ludlow, Vermont contains many fine shops and restaurants, from candlelight dining to steak and seafood houses, Chinese or Thai food, a Subway shop and great pizza.

While nearby Chester is known for its fine antique stores. Weston, only a 15-minute drive away, is home to the famous Vermont Country Store and also the beautiful Weston Priory. Manchester, Vermont is well known for its many designer factory outlets and Woodstock, Vermont for picture post-card beauty and typical New England charm.

Summer & Fall: In summer, it is the perfect place to spend a family vacation. There is fishing, swimming, kayaking and boating right in the back yard. You can relax on the deck or down at the lake in the sun any time of day. The yard is large and slopes down to the lake where the water is shallow and safe for children to wade. The lake is stocked with fish - perch, bass, and trout. Two kayaks and a canoe are available for you to explore Lake Rescue. In the fall, the foliage is spectacular. It is also a great place to enjoy a hike in the surrounding woods or antiquing in neighboring towns. For the golf enthusiast, the beautiful and recently renovated and expanded 18-hole Okemo Valley/Fox Run Golf course is 2 miles away.

Winter/Ski: The world class Okemo Mountain & Jackson Gore Resort is 2 miles away, and the Killington and Pico Resort is 18 miles for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Lake Rescue usually has excellent conditions for cross-country skiing and the scenery is always beautiful. A full loop of the lake is approximately four miles. If you tire of exploring Lake Rescue, Echo Lake and Amherst Lake are easy to reach via interconnecting trails. Nearby Okemo Valley/Fox Run Cross Country Ski Center has extensive groomed trails for classical or skating skiers. Ice fisherman love the lakes, and when the conditions are right, the ice skating is also good. Snowmobiles can utilize the lakes and the nearby access to all the interconnecting ski trails that Vermont offers (one-fourth mile from Lake Rescue). In addition, our sloped yard is a perfect place for smaller children to sled.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo. to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo. to the beach?

This vacation home is 18.7 mi (31-min drive) from Stoughton Pond Recreation Area.

Does As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo. to downtown Ludlow?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi away from Ludlow.

As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific place to stay and terrific host. Very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great house. Well stocked and clean. Host was very responsive. Overall, awesome trip and we’ll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura S.

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

Beautiful Lakeside Get Away

My family and I loved being right on Lake Rescue! We enjoyed the kayaks and canoe that were provided. We were able to fish and see the resident eagles! Very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great place!

This is our second year staying here and had a great time. It's a few minutes from Jackson Gore so quick and easy access to the slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick c.

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

Stay Here

Loved this place. Perfect location near town and mountian!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Great Time

We had a great stay. Very short ride to okemo. It would be a great place to go for the summer as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donald g.

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

A Ski VT Weekend

Winter wonderland- wonderful stay for the 6 of us! Our host really made us feel at home. We would definitely book again - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great place for a ski trip

Great property right near Okemo! We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

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

Awesome Spot!

This was a great place for my friends and I. A great open common area with good sleeping accommodations upstairs. Waterfront was awesome too! Would stay here again 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

Getaway

It was wonderful-we really enjoyed the fireplace?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

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

Vermont Fall Foliage Weekend!

Perfect cozy lake house close to great atttractions! We enjoyed the scenic chair lift ride at Okemo mountain, private dining at Homestyle Hotel and great exploration on trails at Butternut Falls. Lake house was warm, beds comfy, very clean! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vera M.

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

A great winter getaway

Had a wonderful stay at this house. Minutes to the slopes. Everything was super clean and neat. Beautiful house with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Great Trip to Lake Rescue!

We had a very enjoyable stay and truly enjoyed the property, which was family-friendly and provided gorgeous views of nature and access to the lake. Grainne was very responsive and had great communication with us. I would highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Great House! Only 2 miles from Okemo!

We had a wonderful stay! It is our second time here, and we loved the warmth and coziness of the house! It is perfect for our family of 4--We had plenty of room to spread out! We will definitely be back! Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi J.

Great location with lake rescue access

The owner was extremely responsive and helpful. The house has direct access to lake rescue and my family enjoyed the use of the canoe, kayaks and fire pit. The house was clean and kitchen well equipped for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

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

Great house!

Well kept, lovely house with great amenities and excellent communication from owners. It can be a bit noisy given the proximity to Route 100, but that's a minor issue. The house is very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

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

Cozy home in a fantastic location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The quiet location on the lake was perfect for our family. The home was clean and comfortable equipped well enough in the kitchen for us to prepare simple meals. We loved using the kayaks on the lake and the display of fall colors did not disappoint. Would recommend visiting… especially in the fall!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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

Relaxing lakeside vacation spot

My 4 adult children and I spent a long weekend at this vacation spot. The house was great for our size group. There is a lovely deck overlooking the back yard and small beachfront area. The beach is shallow and weedy so not good for swimming, but perfect for launching the canoe and kayaks included in the rental price. We found a sandy bottomed, deep area by one of the islands where we spent our days swimming. We enjoyed evenings by the outdoor fire pit at the beach front, with surprisingly very few insects to bother us. I would happily recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilene E.

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

Convenient Quintessential Lake house cottage

We loved our stay at the lake house, very easy to get to and very convenient to Okemo. The kitchen was stocked with spices, pots, pans, etc - easy to cook in and the house is very close to the ludlow restaurants. It's on the way to the Sugar house which has the best Maple Creamies. The home was very clean and we loved the different sitting areas, a lot room to hang out to watch a movie or play games (which the house has). The children loved playing in the snow in the backyard; much better than being on devices. It snowed overnight and we had a few days of beautiful skiing/snowboarding. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

Great stay for Okemo Skiing

We stayed at the lovely lake house between Christmas and New Year’s as a base for a family ski trip to Okemo resort.The location was perfect for us and very picturesque in the snow. The house was warm and well appointed. For a family of 5, there was plenty of room and we found it to be as described.The journey to the Okemo base area was about 5-10mins, depending on which base you used. Ludlow had lots or restaurants and a well stocked grocery store. We found everything we needed within a 10min drive.Grainne was a great host. Communication was very straightforward and quick. Would recommend for a trip to the Ludlow area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Our family of 7 came for a few days of skiing at Okemo. The house was well situated and very quiet. There are obvious recent upgrades such as stove and microwave, and washer and dryer. The windows are airtight and heater worked great. We appreciated all the hooks in the bathrooms. I did not realize till long after I booked that even though the house was listed as having 2 bathrooms, it actually also said much further down in the listing that it was only 1 1/2 bathrooms. I probably would not have decided on this property if I made the realization sooner. One shower was not enough for 7people. The listing should state clearly at the beginning that it is only 1 and 1/2 bathrooms. The owner was very responsive to an issue regarding missing cookware. The 2 primary beds were comfortable enough but the lower bunk beds were not comfortable for the teenagers. They also had issues getting to the top bunks because of how the walls are sloped. My suggestions would be to upgrade cookware and cooking utensils and to either repair or replace the broken chair in the living room. Also we feel it’s a safety issue not having a hand rail on the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana A.

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

Cozy Lake House

Two couples stayed at this cozy lake house. The location is great! Having coffee by the lake was so peaceful. The home itself was very cozy and met our needs. If there were any complaints it would be the water pressure in the shower (I prefer more) and one of the beds were extremely noisy. Turning on your side would cause it to be squeeky and loud. It was however extremely comfortable. Dealing with Grainne was extremely easy. We are definitely looking forward to coming back next summer and using the lake for more than just the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marnie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived to a kitchen floor with bits of corn and ants. The fridge was not particularly clean. My family spent two hours cleaning the place, but when we pulled back the sheets on one of the beds there were dead bugs between the sheets. So we left. We contacted the owner who manages from afar. They were bristly and unhelpful. We did not stay even one night, but were refused any kind of refund. This was our worst VRBO experience. It was a lot of money to loose, but I'd rather loose money than potentially bring home bed bugs.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Great stay, close to Okemo

This house was just perfect for a ski weekend at Okemo. It's on a tiny road but directions provided were easy to follow. The living area was comfortable and cozy and the fireplace was lovely. Bathrooms were updated- and the upstairs bath had plenty of hooks for towels etc. Games in the living room were a nice touch. The kids loved the pair of bunk beds. Location was a super easy drive from Okemo- close enough to run back when we realized we forgot something. I would absolutely stay here again. We were a family of 4 and had lots of room to spread out. One thing to note- there wasn't really a railing on the stairs. It's fine for adults and bigger kids, but something to be aware of if you have small children or adults who have a hard time on stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Great little place!

We had a wonderful stay in Ludlow. Property is nice- deck is amazing. Wish we had remembered our lawn games. We took the canoe and kayaks out on the water. Unfortunately, the lake front isn’t really swimmable, but it’s a beautiful lake to paddle around. We hit up Buttermilk Falls for swimming holes- super close to the house. Lots of little things to do and places to explore in the area. We had a couple of snafus upon check in, but Grainne was super responsive and made things right. She was also very accommodating during checking out. Only down side to the house is it is right on the road- you will hear the cars if you don’t plug in the fans. We will keep it in mind in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021