House in Derby, VT
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Lakeside house with stunning view!
-Sleeps 10
-4 bedrooms / 1.5 baths.
-Deck, Grill, Firepit, Dock, Kayaks
-Very close to Newport Bike Path
-Quiet, near end of a dead end road
-3 min drive to Downtown Newport, offering several dining options and many things to do
-30 min to Jay Peak Ski Resort, year round indoor water park, golf, and great restaurants
-45 min to Burke Mountain Ski Area and Kingdom Trails (Mountain Biking)
-37min to Lake Willoughby, beach and several hiking trails
THE SPACE:
The Scenic Retreat Home offers guests 4 beds/ 1.5 baths. Each bedroom has a theme. Mountain Room, Cabin Room, Captains Quarters, and the Barnyard for the kiddos.
Downstairs you'll find a large sunroom overlooking the lake.
Enjoy the coffee bar in the morning while watching the sun come up over the water. Or relax on the couch and watch the gas fireplace!
Upstairs you'll find 80 year old wooden shiplap on the walls and some of the doors we were able to save when we renovated.
----------OUTSIDE----------
The deck on the front of the house is large and comes with a table and chairs. We welcome you to use the grill.
Firepit - bring your own wood.
The dock is private, feel free to watch the sunset or hang out down there.
4 kayaks and adult size life vests are down at the water for you to use.
----------OTHER THINGS TO NOTE----------
PARKING - 2 cars comfortably, 4 can be packed in super tight in summer. In winter months, best to plan on 3 maximum.
STAIRS TO THE WATER - It is a long and steep walk to get down to the water (approximately 4 stories of elevation change).
GETTING INTO THE HOUSE - You have to walk down a set of stairs to get into the house. The stairs from the 1st floor to the second floor are steep. We do not recommend this home to anyone with mobility concerns.
KAYAKS - Available May 15 - Sept 15
4 kayaks + adult size life jackets are down at the dock for you to use.
AC - Window Units installed May 15 - Sept 15
WINDOWS - All windows have cranks removed and locks installed. Most are nearly impossible to shut again once they are opened. It is against house rules to open the windows!!
TRAIN - Comes by once or twice a day, rarely on the horn, usually about 6 cars long. Personally we love watching it go by. We've never noticed it go by outside the window of 6am - 6pm but obviously have no control over their schedule.
CROOKED/SLOPED FLOORS - The house is 110 years old, it is far from straight. If you're looking for a new fancy place, this isn't it.
BUGS - Depending on time of day and year, there are mosquitos, black flies, spiders, etc. Not excessive but don’t be surprised if you see some bugs here. Not a bad idea to bring bug spray.
GRILL/DECK/DOCK - Our cleaners do not check or clean the Grill/Deck/Dock. Please clean up after yourself.
-Sleeps 10
-4 bedrooms / 1.5 baths.
-Deck, Grill, Firepit, Dock, Kayaks
-Very close to Newport Bike Path
-Quiet, near end of a dead end road
-3 min drive to Downtown Newport, offering several dining options and many things to do
-30 min to Jay Peak Ski Resort, year round indoor water park, golf, and great restaurants
-45 min to Burke Mountain Ski Area and Kingdom Trails (Mountain Biking)
-37min to Lake Willoughby, beach and several hiking trails
THE SPACE:
The Scenic Retreat Home offers guests 4 beds/ 1.5 baths. Each bedroom has a theme. Mountain Room, Cabin Room, Captains Quarters, and the Barnyard for the kiddos.
Downstairs you'll find a large sunroom overlooking the lake.
Enjoy the coffee bar in the morning while watching the sun come up over the water. Or relax on the couch and watch the gas fireplace!
Upstairs you'll find 80 year old wooden shiplap on the walls and some of the doors we were able to save when we renovated.
----------OUTSIDE----------
The deck on the front of the house is large and comes with a table and chairs. We welcome you to use the grill.
Firepit - bring your own wood.
The dock is private, feel free to watch the sunset or hang out down there.
4 kayaks and adult size life vests are down at the water for you to use.
----------OTHER THINGS TO NOTE----------
PARKING - 2 cars comfortably, 4 can be packed in super tight in summer. In winter months, best to plan on 3 maximum.
STAIRS TO THE WATER - It is a long and steep walk to get down to the water (approximately 4 stories of elevation change).
GETTING INTO THE HOUSE - You have to walk down a set of stairs to get into the house. The stairs from the 1st floor to the second floor are steep. We do not recommend this home to anyone with mobility concerns.
KAYAKS - Available May 15 - Sept 15
4 kayaks + adult size life jackets are down at the dock for you to use.
AC - Window Units installed May 15 - Sept 15
WINDOWS - All windows have cranks removed and locks installed. Most are nearly impossible to shut again once they are opened. It is against house rules to open the windows!!
TRAIN - Comes by once or twice a day, rarely on the horn, usually about 6 cars long. Personally we love watching it go by. We've never noticed it go by outside the window of 6am - 6pm but obviously have no control over their schedule.
CROOKED/SLOPED FLOORS - The house is 110 years old, it is far from straight. If you're looking for a new fancy place, this isn't it.
BUGS - Depending on time of day and year, there are mosquitos, black flies, spiders, etc. Not excessive but don’t be surprised if you see some bugs here. Not a bad idea to bring bug spray.
GRILL/DECK/DOCK - Our cleaners do not check or clean the Grill/Deck/Dock. Please clean up after yourself.
Amenities at WATERFRONT 4BR Home 30min from Jay Peak! - Lake Memphremagog - AMAZING VIEW!!
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Derby, VT
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Extremely easy check-in. The house was clean with plenty of towels. Well-equipped kitchen with plenty of spices & condiments. It's really the view to the lake that is the spectacular aspect of this house. Stairs were navigable (thank you for the heads-up) and our granddaughter was excited by the daily train passing. Only real downside were the windows, none of which can be opened. The description was clear about this, but in reality caused for some discomfort, especially at night. Host very easy to deal with, and the lake is fantastic!
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Enjoyed our time in Newport
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
This place is just about absolute perfection. And though you will get in a good stair workout, it’s worth it.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2024
First and foremost, the hosts were amazing and the view was spectacular. I cannot say enough good things about the host. He was very responsive and very attentive. My stepson had a great time and caught some pretty decent fish on the lake. We found dirty pans in the oven from the previous renters that the cleaning crew did not catch. That aside, our only concern was some safety issues with the house. All of the floors are uneven. The refrigerator doors and the guest bath door will not stay open due to the sloping of the house. In the kitchen, you start going downhill and then at the end you are walking uphill.
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Top rated by guests
9.2Outstanding
(21 Ratings)
"This place is just about absolute perfection. And though you will get in a good stair workout, it’s worth it. "
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