On the shores of Lake Rescue, this charming house offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and swimming right in your backyard or relax on the deck with scenic views. Explore nearby Okemo Mountain and Jackson Gore Resort for world-class skiing or unwind in the large yard.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms130 sq m
Popular amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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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.
Please click on option "Ask Owner a question" for availability before clicking on "Request to book". 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.
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
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
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near an outlet shopping centre
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)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,400 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets not 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
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
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
Located in Ludlow, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Okemo Mountain Resort and Killington Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Green Mountain Sugar House and The Ice House Ice Skating. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating. Visit our Ludlow travel guide
Is As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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.
What time is check-out at As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Rescue and Green Mountain Sugar House. Echo Lake and Amherst Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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As featured in the NY Times: charming, home on Lake Rescue, minutes from Okemo. Reviews
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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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Patrick R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michele H.
6 Mar 2018
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!
Michele H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristi J.
3 June 2019
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.
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!
Becky W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Patricia
19 Feb 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.