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Beautiful Lakeside Farmhouse On Lake Hortonia | Champlain Valley

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Lakeside Farmhouse On Lake Hortonia | Champlain Valley

Please read the entire listing before booking with us. Vacation in a spacious farmhouse nestled on Lake Hortonia in Vermont. The home was built in 1865 and is rich with history and charm. There are lake views from several rooms, including the sun room, the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or an afternoon cup of tea.

The home has a completely equipped gourmet kitchen, dining room, 3 bedrooms (2 queen size beds and 2 twin beds), a living room, and a family room. There is also a loft with a nice wooden futon and wingback chair that is a great place for an afternoon nap or a spot to curl up and read a book. There is one full bathroom and one half bath on the main floor. As a bonus, there is another 3/4 bathroom with a shower downstairs in the walk-out basement.

There is a full-size washer and dryer in the basement as well. The oak dining room table seats 8 and the space has windows in every corner. Just about every room in the house has an abundance of natural light.

Renter to supply your own bed linens and all towels, and responsible to leave home and property exactly as found. Families and responsible adults only. The home is on a road with moderate traffic and on a lake; children would need to be supervised at all times. Well-behaved dogs allowed ONLY with owner approval in advance (please contact us). Dogs must be house-trained, mild-mannered, and on-leash at all times when outside. Renters must clean up immediately after your dogs.

The lake is full of plant-life and weedy around the dock. There is no swimming off of the dock or from anywhere on the property. Crystal Beach is located about 6 miles down the road and this is a swimming beach where visitors pay for a day pass for beach access. There is also a park at Crystal Beach.

NO SMOKING. We have young children who visit who cannot be around any cigarette smoke residue whatsoever. No smoking indoors, outdoors, or anywhere on the property.

AMENITIES:
house phone and wifi
Gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances
2 kayaks with paddles and life vests
floating dock
paddle boat
fire pit with seating for 6
spacious deck with outdoor grill and patio table with umbrella
picnic table nestled under a tree
horseshoe driveway, plenty of parking
washer and dryer

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS:
Sudbury Sweets Ice Cream Shop Across the Street!
5 minutes to Lakeside Bar & Grill
6 miles to Crystal Beach
6 miles to Brandon
20 miles to Middlebury
Near a boat ramp and a Country Store
An hour and 20 min to Burlington (international airport, shopping, and dining)

Thank you for viewing our property. We hope that you and your friends and family will enjoy this home and can build a tradition around staying here year after year. Please contact us with any questions.

Property manager

Mary & Cody

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO smoking permitted anywhere on this property.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Renter must contact owner for approval in advance.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Lakeside Farmhouse On Lake Hortonia Champlain Valley

About the area

Map
Brandon, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Hortonia - 1 min walk
  • Lake Bomoseen - 6 min drive
  • Castleton University - 20 min drive
  • Middlebury College - 33 min drive
  • Fort Ticonderoga - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Castleton Station - 20 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Clover Ale - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Li's Chinese Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Foley's Taco and Bean - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Provence - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Brandon House of Pizza - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lakeside Farmhouse On Lake Hortonia | Champlain Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lakeside Farmhouse On Lake Hortonia | Champlain Valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lakeside Farmhouse On Lake Hortonia | Champlain Valley?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lakeside Farmhouse On Lake Hortonia | Champlain Valley located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is steps from Lake Hortonia and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Beebe Pond. Lake Bomoseen and Otter Creek are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Beautiful Lakeside Farmhouse On Lake Hortonia | Champlain Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 24 Lake House
The property was as described, the lake was quiet during the week and not overly crowded on the weekend, the house was roomy and comfortable, the amenities were more than sufficient, the yard was great and the location worked well for visiting many attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farmhouse stay
A quaint farmhouse on a portion of Lake Hortonia, across the street from a lovely local ice cream shop. Comfortable, easy to access, some nice features including floating dock/ paddleboat. Air conditioning welcome as it was a hot week. Well appointed kitchen. Need to bring own sheets/ towels which is difficult from long distances. Overall a lovely experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K., Monmouth Junction, NJ. 08852

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful vacation
The house and property was nice. Our contact was with Mary. She was welcoming and helpful. We were hoping to use the paddle boat or canoe. I must have misunderstood the pictures because the area where the dock to this property is located is full of weeds and lillypads and the water in that area is not water I wanted to put my feet or legs in. The pictures show a beautiful lake but that access is not for this rental house. There are other private homes beyond this property and it’s clearly marked private. The dock to this rental house is very narrow and not safe for chair use. My grandson and husband did fish from the dock and enjoyed that time. Swimming was great at Crystal lake only a few minutes away. We also enjoyed Woodard Marina which is about half an hour away. The view of the lake and grounds including the other homes from the deck of house is beautiful. I would recommend if disabled or aged, this is not the house to rent because access is from back deck and there’s a grassy hill to climb to get to deck and that has several steps. Carrying our luggage and groceries was a bit of a job on arrival and departure. Otherwise house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, glorious yard, accommodating property manager.
We had the best stay! The home was clean, cool (in the heat of the summer) and full of games, books and dvds. There was an informative binder that had all kinds of suggestions for things to do in the area. We loved bbqing and eating on the deck. We enjoyed the kayaks and boats immensely. My favorite was to sit and read near the lake in an Adirondack chair. The kitchen was updated and easy to cook in. There was plenty of garbage sacks, toilet paper, soap, etc. We felt very comfortable and taken care of. Would definitely stay here again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing farmhouse on the lake
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely farmhouse. The house is private and on a nice piece of property. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch watching many different birds and wildlife. The house is very well stocked with anything you might need. Very clean too! Easy access to hiking trails and Crystal Beach. Mary answered all my questions promptly and all her suggestions were spot on! Thank you for sharing your farmhouse with us!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely country farmhouse
Spacious and clean, peaceful property. Friendly and communicative hosts. Cozy and local feel. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place!
Can't say enough about this beautiful house/spot. The house was so nice and clean and spacious. The yard and lakeside were perfect. We wanted for nothing. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fishing Farmhouse
What a perfect location!!! If you love fishing or just want a quiet and peaceful getaway, look no further. The owners were incredibly responsive and thorough- we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week in beautiful Vermont
We had a great week at the lakeside farmhouse. We had lots of room for our family of 4. We made good use of the kayaks, rowboat, peddle boat, and the ice cream shop across the street! Lake Hortonia is beautiful, crystal clear with lots of wildlife. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perhaps best for family with children who like to fish.
It would be helpful to have instructions for appliances, especially the portable ACs. Also, it is a stretch to call it a "lakeside" property, as lake access is so limited and one cannot sit on the dock in any way. We found the house very interesting and spacious, and admired the renovations being done.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
The house is large and clean. Kitchen is spacious with all the amenities. Backyard is large with some beautiful trees on it. The lake is awesome to go kayaking in. My family had a great time and we would recommend to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G., Harrisburg, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Hortonia Farmhouse
Unique and pretty farmhouse with large yard, spacious deck and separate sunroom showcasing serene lake views, capturing colorful sunsets. Great kitchen for preparing meals. Our kids enjoyed bonus loft area allowing us plenty of room to spread out. Farmhouse was ideal location for Crystal Beach, day trips to Burlington, Middlebury, Brandon and quiet country road exploration. Ice cream shop across the street was a big win! Mary was an excellent communicator and immediately responsive to all our inquiries! Lovely experience for our 1st time visiting Vermont. Vibrant Green Mountain State!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very relaxing stay with all of the amenities needed to enjoy our vacation. Owners are very friendly and easy to get in touch with. The fishing was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Vermont stay
The house was large and well updated to accommodate our needs. Mary was a great communicator and very easy to deal with. Location was convenient for Middlebury College (about 20 minutes). We took advantage of the paddleboat and kayaks. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farmhouse on Lake Hortonia
The farmhouse is a comfortable size for 6 adults. It was well equipped for activities on the lake, on the spacious lawn area, and indoors, as well. We found the kitchen perfect for meal prep, and large enough to accommodate several cooks at once. Owners' recommendations for area features -- hiking, nearby towns, etc. -- were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this lovely farmhouse. Located near lots of hiking trails- we did a different hike each day. Also enjoyed the kayaks and canoes. The Sudbury Shoppe across the street from the house is a must to visit, as is the Red Sky Farm in Orwell (a 10 minute drive). Had the best farm fresh food/meat from Red Sky. We spent most of our time in the kitchen, on the screened in porch (lovely place to drink your coffee), and on the deck. Kitchen had plenty of things, and I appreciated that it was easy to find more trash bags, cleaning supplies, paper towels, etc. (I find this isn't always the case at properties where I've stayed) Mary also checked in to see if we needed anything and was available for questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Ideal setting, charming home with everything you need for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week
We enjoyed a relaxing week in Sudbury. The house is as advertised and in a nice setting. It is fairly close to the busy road, but you don't notice it with the deck and lake on the back of the house. The house is large and living spaces are comfortable. Close to Middlebury and Lake Dunmore. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Take advantage of this peaceful lake!
A perfect place to relax and enjoy Vermont! The house is spacious and clean. We found the amenities in great shape. Our week on the lake was full of kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboating! The lake is quieter than most we have stayed on. Perfect for fishing! We enjoyed local restaurants and shops! The ice cream shop directly across the street was a big hit! The owners were attentive and helpful. If traveling with older folks or younger children, it might be helpful to know that the bathrooms are on the main level (2 of the 3 bedrooms are upstairs).

8/10 Good

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Cody and Mary are very responsive owners. They responded instantaneously to questions! The property is lovely....needs lamps badly so bring booklist if u like to read!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation house
This is a wonderful property in ever respect. The property is beautiful. If we weren’t out on the lake or in the yard, most of our time at the house was we spent on the porch rocking chairs just taking in the views. The house is perfectly located. Not only is there a great ice cream place across the street, but there are great restaurants, hikes, and orchards fifteen minutes away in every direction. And lastly, Mary and Cody are great hosts. Not only are they immediately responsive, but they’ve equipped their property for their renters’ maximum enjoyment, from their stock of boats, kayaks, and canoes, to the library of videos and games, to the wood they provide for the fire pit.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

gilly w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace, Nature and a practical, easy house
Our 4-week stay in stunning Vermont (2 adults + our 2 grown children) was absolutely perfect thanks to this cleverly outfitted house. It was exactly the getaway we needed, without even realizing just how much we needed it. The house is ideally located because there is so much to see and explore in the area. We were able to go an excursion somewhere beautiful almost every day. There is plenty of room in the house for everyone to spread out comfortably and lounge at their leisure. The view from the deck (with its comfortable patio furniture, umbrella and solid BBQ) is so peaceful and we used the Adirondack chairs (which we temporarily onto the western most edge of the property's lawn) to enjoy the sunset with drinks, and observe the geese, chipmunks and other local creatures wandering innocently by. And of course, the light reflecting off the light. The convenience of having 2 kayaks, a canoe, a little pedal boat (+ oars & lifejackets) right there was great. Good washer/dryer, which is important. We appreciated the extreme proactiveness of the owners who went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, from the minute we booked the house. Their thoughtfulness was impressive.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Beautiful
The property matched the description and pictures, but did not quite do justice to the beauty of the lake and surrounding area. Sunsets were stunning sitting in a kayak/canoe or just enjoying the view from the sunroom or porch. The property has a very cool vibe since it makes you feel as if you're in an old farmhouse, but with the advantages of modern amenities. We loved all the options for getting out onto the lake. There were two single kayaks, a large canoe, a rowboat, and a paddleboat! The hosts even provided fishing rods and rod mounts for the kayaks for those so inclined. The hosts, Mary and Cody, were always just a text or phone call away. I texted multiple times since I'm technologically impaired (Smart TVs are beyond my limited expertise apparently and who knew ceiling fans might need a remote control to operate?) and also needed help finding the PFDs (which were right where they should have been had I read ccarefully). Even though we were needy renters, both Mary and Cody were helpful and patient. There were plenty of restaurants, but you did have to drive 20 or 30 minutes to find them. Being a little away from civilization was one reason we decided upon the house, so we didn't mind driving to Brandon or even Rutland for excursions. If you are a hiker, there are MANY great trails around the Rutland area and plenty of shopping downtown. Oh, for any beer drinkers: Foley Brother's Brewery and Tasting Room in Brondon is a must. I have never tasted better IPAs. My only recommendation as a possible need should you rent the house is this: if you are a reader with mature eyes you may want to bring a portable reading lamp, as some of the rooms, such as the super comfortable loft, were a bit dim for reading. There are plenty of places to sit and relax, both outside and inside. I'd stay on this relaxing property again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely and spacious farmhouse!
Our family of six (4 adult children) had a wonderful stay at Mary & Cody's lakeside farmhouse! There was plenty of space for us to have meals and spend time together, or spread out for peace and quiet. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped for cooking meals in. Lake access (with boats available on the property) and the ice cream shop across the street were added bonuses! It was a good "home base" for us to head out for hikes in Green Mountain National Forest and visit area breweries and restaurants. Some areas were a bit of a drive (Burlington ~ 1 hour 15 minutes, Stowe ~ 1 hour 45 minutes), so it was best to plan ahead and try to consolidate our trips to those areas. Mary was an excellent hostess - she sent detailed instructions ahead of time, and checked in via text to make sure that we were comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
July Family Vacation
We were driving across country (coast to coast) to see our niece & kids. This farmhouse was perfect for us. We were traveling with our well behaved huskies who enjoyed to sunporch, enclosed decking, the yard with the kids & the nice walk right across the street to get some ice cream. We also went down to The Lakehouse Pub & Grille which was also dog friendly. The owners were super nice, food was good & the view was incredible. We cooked breakfast & some dinners. The kitchen was set up nicely....we enjoyed the dinning room as well as the patio. Mary was great answering all of my questions & made the whole experience so easy!!!! Thank you again for allowing us to enjoy your home!!! We had an awesome time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019