Waterfront Cottage Lake Salem.
Cottage in Derby, VT
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this cottage rental
If you are looking for a place to kick back and relax, you have found it. Tucked into the woods yet just a few minutes from town we have a get-a-way cottage with 50 feet of frontage on Lake Salem. Watch the sun rise over the lake from our screened in porch with patio sofa or the patio dining set. Take one of the two kayaks, stand up paddle board or even the pedal boat out on the lake to catch the sun setting. Our cottage has three bedrooms, and one bath with a stand up shower. The three bedrooms are on the upper level with the master bedroom containing two queen beds, one bedroom with one queen bed, and a third bedroom with one queen bed. Open living/dining and kitchen areas are downstairs. Nice rustic pine interior gives that Vermont cabin feel. We have all the amenities including stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, gas grill, etc. We also have cable TV and wireless internet. The beach area is great for small children as the water is shallow and warms quickly in the spring. Lake Salem is one of the cleanest lakes in Vermont and is great for all kinds of recreation. This is an excellent lake for fishing and swimming, and is also gorgeous during fall foliage season. A treed lot boundary maintains privacy and a peaceful lake setting.
MRT-10087019
MRT-10087019
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Map of Derby, VT
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Reviews
10.0
It was a lovely week away. I very much appreciated the instructions and communications from the owner - everything was clear and detailed.
10.0
Very much enjoyed our stay! Beautiful location, comfy beds, well appointed kitchen. Morning coffee on the screen porch was delightful. Happy for the cable tv to keep our eye on the Euro Cup.
10.0
Great location with good amenities and responsiveness from the host on a beautiful lake. What more do you need?
8.0
We had beautiful week. Nice cabin. The screen porch overlooking the lake was great. Owner was very nice. There was nothing in listing about bedding not provided. Pictures were taken with bedding on the beds. A Dock would have been huge plus. Very good value for the price.
10.0
This place is simply awesome.
If peace, quiet, and tranquility is what you're looking for, you'll find it here.
Stunning views of lake Salem. Sunset while sitting on the shore are unforgettable.
We will certainly be back as soon as we can.
It's quaint, but with all the comfort of home.
10.0
The house was super spotless when we checked in, even cleaner then last year when we stayed here. The kayaks and paddle board make it easy to get out on the lake, or you can watch a sunrise over the water from the comfort of the screened in porch. There are stores and restaurants close by so you can be as remote or connected as you want.
10.0
We enjoyed the quiet place especially the veranda where we had all our meals.
My kids enjoyed kayaking and using the paddle board.
We recommand this place!
10.0
Everything was even better than expected. Nice furnishings, wonderful back porch overlooking the lake. Ideal water access for kayaking. Appreciated Matt’s helpful and prompt communication. Even with a lot of rain in the forecast, it was a fabulous week!
10.0
It was easy to do! Communicating with the host was quite friendly. Directions were good and effective. The cottage was very clean and welcoming. We enjoyed it.
8.0
Good
10.0
We had a delightful stay at this cottage despite cloudy and rainy weather all week. The cottage was very comfortable on cooler days. We enjoyed seeing ducks, loons, kingfishers and great blue herons while sitting on the porch.
10.0
Great, quiet place to get away. Cottage was clean, well maintained and stocked with everything you could need. I was surprised to find the lake so warm being that far north; but still very refreshing for a mid-August swim. Enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle boat.
Mornings were spent on the porch watching the kingfishers fishing (as they will do). Loons sang in the evenings after sunset. Can't say enough good things about this rental: 5 stars!
8.0
Cute & Clean Lake Cabin
Had a fun week with great lake & sunset views. The house was very clean and there were surprisingly no bugs inside the entire week. The porch is the perfect hangout spot as well. The stairway was a little steep with only one railing so be careful with kids. But other than that it was a wonderful little lake vacation spot!
10.0
The Perfect Spot
If you are looking for a relaxing place, this is it! My friends and I spent a week enjoying time on the porch, the beautiful fall foliage, sun rises over the lake. We had everything we needed, the house was clean and neat. We also enjoyed spending time at Lavender Essential Farm which as the most breath taking views in NH, pack a lunch and go enjoy! Also don't miss Jeds Maple Farm for delicious high grade products, Pick and Shovel is a great general store and don't forget your Maple Creeme!
10.0
Relaxing and convenient
We enjoyed our stay. Our favorite part of the house was utilizing the front porch. The shallow water directly in front of the house would be most ideal for toddlers, but if you go out 150 ft or more then swimming becomes possible. Very convenient location to things we enjoyed in the area Newport, Clyde River kayaking, breweries, hiking and Lake Willoughby.
10.0
We love it here
This is our second summer staying here and it’s just beautiful. The lake is so clean and shallow, perfect for our young boys. Nothing beats walking out the back porch right to the water. The screened in porch is the best, we ate all our meals there, plus lounged and slept on the big couch. We did not want to leave!
10.0
Relaxing
We spend most of our time on the beautiful screened porch watching the loons float by. The lake was very quiet, even on the weekends. A wonderful vacation.
8.0
Quiet and tranquil
The screened porch overlooking the lake was the best part. The morning sun shines right on the camp. Neighboring lots are close with some tree buffers but were vacant for our stay. Really wished there was a dock at the property. Area is shallow and sandy in front with stepping stones into the water. Enjoyed paddling the kayaks and listening to the loons. Camp is older but has had some upgrades. In the new age of technology finding enough outlets was tricky. Bath and shower small. Stairs from bedrooms tricky during night trips. Better lighting would help. Overall cute camp that met our needs at a nice price. What we were looking for coming out of COVID.
10.0
VT Getaway
After canceling our out of state vacation plans we needed a VT getaway. A house on the lake was perfect choice. COVID made me a bit overzealous and anxious so we overpacked...by a lot. Didn't realize there would be TP, paper towels, hand soap, dish soap and other cleaning products so I packed all that stuff unnecessarily. I also brought games but there were several there already with videos too.. Beds were abundant and comfortable with mattress covers, which I appreciated. Paddle boat, kayak and canoe were nice to have available for use too. Wish there had been one more kayak though. We used the grill twice but couldn't seem to get temp up to what we needed so we finished on stovetop and in oven. Not a big deal for us. Fire pit was great! Wood was on site with lighter fluid. Overall we had all that we needed and had a great time! We would recommend and stay again.
10.0
August 2020
The cottage is on a good location on a great little lake. It was very clean, had everything that we needed and the neighbors were great. We watched numerous types of birds everyday. We would come back and recommend it to others.
10.0
Perfect lakefront cottage in NEK
Very clean cottage. We enjoyed spending time on the screen porch, swimming, kayaking and fishing on Lake Salem. Easy day trips to Lake Willoughby, Stowe and local hikes. Owner is friendly and easy to communicate with. Cottage easily fit our family of 6. Kitchen had everything we needed.
5.0
Lovely cottage on a quiet lake. Beautiful screened porch for relaxing and dining. We would definitely come again
10.0
Nice spot!
Our family enjoyed our stay. The lake in front of the house was shallow and perfect for our youngest to swim safely. Owner also provided a few boats which was great for older kids to enjoy and use for fishing. My favorite part was the screened in porch. Perfect for eating, reading, and enjoying view of the lake.
10.0
Lake escape
Lovely cottage on a quiet lake. Beautiful screened porch for relaxing and dining.
We would definitely come again
10.0
Perfect relaxing getaway.
My husband and I felt very lucky to spend time at this lovely little spot on Salem Lake in the beautiful Derby, VT area.
What an absolute joy to step away from our normally hectic routines - taking our hot cups of coffee out onto the screened in porch (facing east over the lake) to watch the spectacular sunrise while listening to/watching loons, ducks, herons and birds.
The kitchen and bathroom are small (very clean) but were more than adequate for the two of us (we cooked most of our meals), and the queen size bed we used was very comfortable (there are many beds to choose from so multiple family/friends can enjoy the cabin together).
Outings on Salem Lake via the canoe, paddle boat and kayak was a daily occurrence for us; and the location is ideal for visiting a variety of interesting sites and hiking areas.
Highly recommend the Dusit Thai restaurant in nearby Newport for a very delicious meal, and the little ice cream shop (Sweet Scoops, located in front of North Country Union Junior High School in Derby) for a delightful frozen treat.
This is not a fancy, high end residence, but we strongly recommend the Hammond's house if you are searching for a quiet, low-key, relaxing vacation spot on the water.
10.0
Lake Salem is amazing
We had a great time fishing and kayaking loved the camp.
10.0
Very relaxing, close to towns & fish good
Only draw back was the steep stairs for my 76 years old hubby. Perfect location, beautiful setting, well stocked cabin.
10.0
Very peaceful Lake
If we could have changed the weather at the beginning of the week it would have been perfect. But we made the best of it with campfires and taking out the boats that were available which was very nice,
10.0
Nice and relaxing place
Very nice and cute cottage, clean. I enjoyed my time staying, beautiful scenery and peaceful.
Thank you to the Hammond family:)
8.0
Nice place, great access to the lake!
We had a great time!
10.0
Very Relaxing!!
This was a great lake house to vacation on and time here with my family was so special! I was pleased to have a paddle boat to go around the lake and fish in. It took only a week after we left before my husband and I said we wish we were sitting on the back porch of this special house.
10.0
Very nice vacation
Very peaceful vacation and had a great time and feel refreshed.
Comfortable bed and slept very well, clean and well maintained.
Many thanks to the Hammond family for sharing there cottage.
Looking forward to doing this again!
10.0
Great spot for a getaway!
We particularly enjoyed the screened porch. The lake was quiet all week long. Swimming is great once you get out to the deeper water, which is not too far.
8.0
Perfect plan to stay for the week
This location was perfect for our week long trip. We had five members of the family staying and it worked out great. We enjoyed tremendous views and the lake while being able to travel to Montreal and Plattsburgh easily.
8.0
Hammond cabin at the lake.
My sisters and cousins and I had a great time at the lake. Spent most of our days on the screened in porch. Puzzles, cards and domino games. Sleeping quarters were great, kitchen sufficient (we don't do much cooking) and the shower was great.The paddle boat was used and those using it enjoyed it. A great getaway for 5 senior ladies. Very quiet and peaceful.
10.0
The house was really nice. Well kept newly refurbished interior - great screened in porch.
My family had a great time at the Hammond's home on Salem. It was a private spot with a nice beach area for the kids. It is quite shallow for a long way out so the kids could play, explore the water, and kayak easily. Great fishing! The cottage has plenty of sleeping room. Everyone had a great time!
10.0
Excellent Value
My family of 5 stayed at Matt's place the last two weeks of August. One of the most relaxing vacations I have had in years. The cottage had everything from the gas grill, fire pit, canoe, peddle boat, row boat and kayak. You could spend an week there without leaving the property. I was surprised at the size of the refrigerator, it was large enough to hold two weeks worth of food for my family of five. The shower was small, but what you'd expect to find at a lake cottage. My only concern and it is minor is that there weren't any large bowls for marinating.
10.0
Salem Lake Vacation
Just recently returned from our family vacation at salem lake vermont. The boys and I enjoyed fishing, kayaking and canoeing. We also visited several other lakes in the area on short day trips. The North East Kingdom is a great place to vacation. The cottage was clean and well maintained. Lots of room upstairs for the boys to spread out. Dinners on the porch and one last fishing trip were the order of the day.
8.0
Spectacular view with well equipped cottage
Amazing property. Plenty of room for large family or friends, yet cozy enough for two. Beautiful area with spectacular views from cottage, picnic table, or camp chairs of the lake. Peaceful and relaxing with the fall colors blending through. It was the perfect place to renew our wedding vows for our 10th anniversary! We totally recommend staying here and we hope to return for years to come.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Derby?
The average price for a rental in Derby is $285 per night. This rental is $89 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Cottage Lake Salem. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Waterfront Cottage Lake Salem. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waterfront Cottage Lake Salem. ?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.
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