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Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage

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Sit on the porch and enjoy the peaceful surroundings from the comfort of this charming home.
Situated amidst lush greenery, this charming building offers a tranquil retreat with a cozy porch and outdoor seating area.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a gas stove and range hood, perfect for preparing meals.
Kitchen features a stove, sink, and dishwasher, with ample counter space and storage.
Escape to a serene lakeside retreat surrounded by lush trees and a picturesque water view.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Westmore, VT
  • Lake Willoughby
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mount Pisgah
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Orleans

When you stay at this cottage in Orleans, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Willoughby and a 2-minute drive from North Beach. .This cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Sentinel Rock State Park and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from South Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Willoughby - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • North Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mount Pisgah - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Crystal Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Crystal Lake - 32 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gap Pub and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Robin's Roost - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Willoughvale Inn & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taphouse Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Orleans Country Club - ‬4 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.

Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage

Peaceful rustic 1930s cottage on beautiful Lake Willoughby in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Incredible sunset views over the lake from any of the 3 porches, open, screened and sleeping. Vintage wainscot walls hung with old and new artwork, and large front yard with a fire ring. Lovely cedar hedged alley leading to private beach across the road with deck, Adirondack chairs and a dock for sitting and swimming. Shallow swimming perfect for young children.
Second guest cottage on property included with queen bed, single day bed, mini kitchen (fridge, sink and coffee machine only) living room and porch.
Just 3 properties north of the Willoughby Lake Store where you can find just about anything you might have forgotten from fishing gear to ice cream (and creemees!), to local gifts and a liquor store.
Close to beautiful hikes, museums, great antiquing, farmers markets and the Bread and Puppet Theater.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

MS MARY HAMILTON

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Isbell and Isbellita were truly wonderful and the oasis we needed for the weekend! Everything was perfect, we spent the whole day on the lake, and it is conveniently located. The house is cozy and warm and has plenty of sleeping options. I slept on the porch which was particularly delightful. Also, Bread and Puppet is a 15 minute drive away — I’d highly recommend giving them a visit! On the whole, it was so lovely and it was the perfect birthday getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

getaway

very accomadating--
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old-timey cottage with vintage furnishings but well-equipped kitchen and a wonderful large porch with a nice view of the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Troy, VT

Liked: Cleanliness
Step back in time and enjoy a quiet get away! We just loved this property and our stay here at Isbell. Willoughby Lake is an amazing clean and quiet lake- our top choice for our granddaughter to swim in! The little slice of beach surrounded by friendly neighbors was perfect for our whole family. We really loved the two porches and spent so much time catching up with family. There were some fierce croquet matches on the front lawn. And the little guest house was perfect for my daughter and hubby to put our little granddaughter in for a nap or down for the night as it was quiet and separate from the main house yet close enough to check on her. We had fun looking through the antiques and trying to figure out their purpose. Our favorite is the kitchen “island”- you will be pleasantly surprised to know it has a hidden gem inside! I would revisit but next time stay even longer; 3 nights just wasn’t enough!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph and Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Older lake house with a lot of character. The separate cabin is a nice amenity. Only issue we experienced was the limited wifi data.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

KIM H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could have been cleaner

Nice place wished it was cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family house!

Fantastic location. Hose had everything we needed for our family visiting for a family wedding. We enjoyed hanging out on the porch, swimming and relaxing at the dock and gathering together for dinner. Thanks for a lovely stay. Stunning fall foliage too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another beautiful visit to the cottage

We love the charm and layout of the cottage, it’s so welcoming and relaxing with multiple porches and cozy comfy bedrooms. Can’t wait to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage

Cute and affordable with plenty of character and lots to do in the area. Outdated electrical, although given the age of the property this shouldn’t be a huge surprise. We did have some minor issues with cleanliness: the Isbellita shower had a previous guest’s hair clip/hair in it and there was no laundry detergent available. Minor issues though and we had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Experience

We had a wonderful time. The place brought memories of summers at my grandmothers house. We enjoyed sitting on the porch listening to the loons and catching up with reading. Such a relaxing weekend. Wish we could of stayed longer . Thinking of coming back next year. Thank you Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Week

We had a great time, and loved the stay. Would like to return again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Home!

The house is straight out of an antique shop which I absolutely loved! My family and I enjoyed the peace and quiet. The private beach was just that. Perfect. Floats & kayaks were provided which made it even more fun. General store close by made it all the more convenient. Definitely worth the trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!

This was our family's first trip to this part of Vermont and hopefully it will not be the last. The Lake Willoughby area is singular and this cottage is at the heart of it. The cottage is "rustic" in the most positive sense possible of that word; it is not "fancy" and it is maybe even a bit dated, and that is exactly as it should be - the cottage has everything you could possibly need for a pleasant stay, everything works as it should, it is clean and comfy, and there is plenty of space. If you are traveling with kids, the front yard of this property is sizeable and perfect for all manner of activities (and they might not even miss their phones). The lake access is convenient and the neighbors, friendly. We found the property host be easy to reach and very responsive which was appreciated. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot in a very special place!

Lake Willoughby is a special place for me and my family and this was a perfect spot to gather together for a lake vacation. Great for families and awesome beach access! We hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lakeside house

Beautiful views and plenty of space in this lakeside house and cottage. There were 6 of us and the space was perfect. Even though the weather didn't cooperate we made the best of it. Lots of games and fun! Loved the porches for our morning coffee. Living area was nice and cozy with plenty of seating. We hope to return in better weather to take advantage of the private dock and firepits. Thanks for sharing with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We had a lovely stay at Isbell Cottage... she was bewitching!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

It was a very quaint property with great sleeping and shared spaces! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

JoAnna S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Sibling reunion

The house has a lovely, old fashioned feel and was clean except for the refrigerator. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting outside on the porch. Considering that the oven doesn’t work, it would have been very helpful to have instructions for the convection oven. The water pressure was low. It is a beautiful home and setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, gorgeous get-away

The property is comprised of two charming cottages -- one is a snug, cosy guest cottage that sleeps three; the second, Isbell Cottage, is a larger cottage that sleep 8-10 with a large living room/dining room, charming kitchen, and double porch. The cottages have access to Willougbhy Lake with a deck, dock and beach front. The cottages have a lovely character harkening back to a simpler time, with unique furniture, eclectic and beautiful artwork, and amenities you need for a relaxing lakeside respite. My husband and I spent the second week of our honeymoon at Isbell Cottage and it was perfect! We used the snug guest cottage, rose each morning to have coffee on the porch and watched the sun come up. We took amazing hikes, visited museums in Glover, and spent a rainy day making chili, reading and playing cards as the sound of rain kept us cosy. (Don't miss the Bread and Puppet Museum and the amazing and quirky Museum of Everyday Life in Glover!) At the weekend, ten our best friends joined us to celebrate our marriage and everyone fit perfectly into the two cottages. We kayaked and paddle boarded and we spent most of the days on or near the water. Evenings we watched spectular sunsets, listened to the loons, and sat around a fire on the beach reminiscing and telling stories. It was a magical experience. Finally, I slept better than I have slept in a long time in the deeply quiet, dark night. I left Isbell Cottage with a deep feeling of peace and restfulness.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage

We loved the character and amenities of the cottage. The lake access was lovely, as well as walking to ice cream at the Lake Store. The house itself has ample room and is so gracious and charming; like staying at your grandparents’ home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reuben D.

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely

We had great time and love this charming cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Willoughby Weekend Getaway

We had a fabulous weekend at this property! The house was comfortable and relaxing. Our kids loved the unique feature of the sleeping porch. It was nice to have our own dock across the street and our family enjoyed the use of the kayaks. We hope to return someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach House

We had an awesome time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023