Cottage in Lake Willoughby, VT
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
Now open in the winter for skiers, ice fishing and snowmobiling! Centrally located in the heart of Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom, the Willoughby Edgeview Cottage is the ideal place for hiking/kayaking and biking adventures, fishing and more!
The Willoughby Edgeview Cottage was built at the dead end of a dirt road as a guesthouse in 1920 as part of a resort in which people from arouhd New England and beyond would rent a cottage with access to a mess hall, roller rink, tennis courts and of course the beach.
Only vestiges remain with the kind of privacy, views and open space that you would expect. Many of the larger houses were torn down in 2018.
The Willoughby Edgeview Cottage is the very last cottage at the dead end of a quiet dirt road with spacious grounds and the best views in the whole association. We may rebuild the main house some day, but right now we love the large lot and privacy!
Named The Willoughby Edgeview Cottage because of its diminutive size and complete privacy, this is a classic Vermont cottage completely renovated in 2016. It has been outfitted with modern conveniences without losing the country charm that relaxes you the moment you step in the door.
The Willoughby Edgeview Cottage has one bedroom with a queen size bed and a small bunk room with built in beds for 2 kids with french doors leading to a large deck with panoramic views overlooking the lake and mountains. There is one bath with a walk in shower. The cottage can sleep 2 adults and 2 children comfortably.
Where the main house once stood, we have built a large dog yard. Inquire about it if you want to bring pets! There is a pet fee, which you will see as you check out which covers pet insurance.
Sitting on top of a knoll which overlooks the lake to the famous Willoughby Gap and mountains, this comfy cottage rests at the end of a short dead-end dirt road so it received ZERO through traffic. Check out the huge outdoor fireplace! With all amenities needed to make it the perfect getaway, why stay anywhere else in Vermont!
The Willoughby Edgeview Cottage has cozy chairs on the porch with morning views perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee. Eat meals around the table on the deck before you head down to Edgewood's private sandy beach for swimming, fishing or boating. The table has and umbrella and the deck a large gas grill. There's also ample seating around the firepit - the perfect place for a sunset bonfire.
There are two large free public beaches in addition to our small private one. You will find several country stores where you can stock up on fishing supplies, beach gear or just stop for a pizza, soft serve ice cream or deli sandwiches. You do not have to drive into town!
This year more winterizing has allowed us to extend our season for spring ice fishing, skiing and other late fall and early spring accommodations. If you do not see the dates you would like, just shoot us an email.
Amenities at Beautifully Renovated Willoughby Vermont Lake View Cottage
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Lake Willoughby, VT
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests rave about the amazing views, cozy cottages, and welcoming hosts. Perfect for families and pets with private beaches and great amenities. Looking forward to returning!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
The cottage was just lovely! Very clean and in a great location. We enjoyed exploring lake Willoughby and the hiking trails with our dogs. It is a really sweet place and we are already talking about our next visit. Thank you David for being a wonderful host!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Great location. Clean cabin. Loved the porch and fire pit.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Loved the size of the cottage, location of being the last on a private road, large fenced in dog area, deck, and private beach. The beach was down a long hill and across the road which most people could walk to but I can’t so the ability to park there was a big positive. My error that I didn’t realize there was no air conditioning. But this was not a problem as they had ceiling fans and a nice breeze coming through the windows. Communication with the owner was pretty quick.Did not like the dirty front of the refrigerator, handle was sticky, but inside was clean. Some of the cabinets were sticky too. Also the lighting wasn’t very good. Just some minor problems but all in all we did enjoy our stay.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2021
We spend a week with our dogs at the Honeymoon cabin. The owners seem lovely, communication was very, very easy, they were flexible when we added a dog to our vacation and the cabin was tidied when we arrived [i.e. surfaces clearly had been wiped, the floors were clean, etc.] We were a bit disappointed to realize that there is a road between cabin and beach but this was due to our misperception. The road is actually visible in one of the pictures and the other residents and renters at the beach were very lovely. The best part is probably the deck on which we spent many hours when not hiking or kayaking and the large front yard on which the dogs loved to lie to observe the world. [We had brought rope to tie them up so they wouldn't meander to the neighbors.]
In general, I would concur with a previous review that noted that guests might want to bring their own towels and bedding and suggested a water filtration system for the cabin. The well water has a very strong sulfuric smell which is probably not an indication of how objectively clean the water is but did mean that we were unable to enjoy our showers, used store bought water for drinking and coffee, and found it generally unpleasant when washing dishes or doing anything else related to opening the water tab. And while not immediately noticeable, we did eventually wish that the level of cleanliness in the cabin were higher. Upon taking the outside seat cushions off when it was raining, I noticed that all of them were in extreme need of scrubbing, as were the floor runners in the cabin, etc. The cabin also lacked equipment to allow guests to take care of some of these things themselves. There was no vacuum to deal with the sofa cushions, for instance, and not even a dustbin to sweep up.
With these issues addressed, the cabin would be all around fabulous.
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Top rated by guests
9.5Outstanding
(98 Ratings)
Guests rave about the amazing views, cozy cottages, and welcoming hosts. Perfect for families and pets with private beaches and great amenities. Looking forward to returning!
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