It is a lovely lakeside house with a beautiful deck with wonderful views. The lake is very clean; we enjoyed kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. The house is well equipped and exactly as described by the host. A second bathroom would have been helpful, otherwise great. Will definitely consider coming back!

Great location. The house was as shown in pictures. Clean.

We enjoyed the wonderful view from the deck and hearing the Loons at night. I definitely recommend renting paddle boards and kayaks from the nearby boat rental business that brings them to the house and picks them up. When we weren't swimming or on the lake, we hiked and biked. Our adult kids rock climbed too. The day it rained, we went to St. Johnsbury. It was a relaxing week in a beautiful spot.

We love this cottage and had another great stay here at the cottage. Love being right on the water. At Jason’s recommendation we rented kayaks from Clyde River recreation easiest rental ever they were delivered within an hour of calling and had them for the week. Hiking is near by and went on a bass fishing tour on Lake Memphremagog as well as Jay peak water park. Thank You Jason for such a great place to stay.

Nicely updated cottage on pristine Island Pond. Checking in was a problem as the code did not work. I followed directions and called the phone number provided but it went to voice mail twice. I never heard from the owner for four days. Luckily there was an unlocked window we climbed through, otherwise we would have had to drive home. I got the new code on Wednesday! The camp kitchen was well stocked with a full sized refrigerator and easy to use gas stove. The outdoor grill was in excellent condition and we used it for every dinner. I would definitely recommend as a great summer get away but the communication could have been better.

We had a great time in Island Pond, but the house was lacking in some essentials. Pros: 1. Lovely quiet lake. If you are looking to get-away from it all, this is a good option. 2. Great wi-fi, no cell service for Verizon users, cable TV was fine. 3. We rented paddle boards from Clyde River outfitters and loved going out on them. We went swimming every day (had wonderful weather.) 4. We went to Parker's Pies for pizza and beer - fantastic! 5. We drove to Burlington and rented bikes and drove along the causeway - beautiful! Great restaurant in Burlington - Leunigs - highly recommend. 6. Great hiking, lovely backroads. 7. Brand new outdoor grill. We cooked on this every night. 8. The listing has incorrect outdoor furniture. There are no couches outdoors, but instead a table and 4 chairs. We ate outside every night and appreciated the table and chairs. 9. There is a window AC unit. We needed this every day except the last day. Cons: 1. The "bedrooms" upstairs are not true rooms. We were fortunate to only have 4 people and used one of the so-called rooms to sleep, and the other one to set our suitcases out on the bed. Beds were comfortable, pillows sucked, rooms were hot but we had unusually warm weather for Vermont. 2. Only one bathroom for 4 people, nowhere to hang towels. 3. A smell like a dirty moldy rug in the basement. If you are sleeping in the basement, you get that, plus you have to climb the stairs to use the bathroom. 4. The stairs are not the easiest to maneuver, the light to go downstairs was iffy (it usually would not work.) 5. The kitchen it tight. It lacked some essentials. We cooked a lot and made do. Found Libby's Meat Market and got some great meat. 6. The common room/living room can comfortably accommodate 4 people. The dining table indoors is small (they say in the it large.) We never ate inside because it seemed cramped, plus we had outstanding weather so enjoyed the outdoor setting for meals.

The house has a beautiful view overlooking the lake. It is very well equipped and comfortable. We had a great time hiking, kayaking, cycling, and relaxing at the house. This area of Vermont is lovely and has much to offer. Owners were very helpful and accomodating. Would love to come back.

Property was as described in listing, clean and recently remodled. We were there for the foliage and views from the amazing deck were stunning. Beautiful spot in a beautiful setting.

Fantastic stay right on the lake.

We had a fantastic trip to Island Pond. The house was as advertised and well equipped. Highly recommend Clyde’s for Kayak rentals. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

We spent a very enjoyable vacation at this lovely lake-side home and took full advantage of what Island Pond had to offer. We loved that a kayak was included with the rental, and rented paddle boards from Clyde River recreation -- they delivered right to the dock. We also loved the proximity (~25 min.) to Kingdom Trails, which enabled us to enjoy both time on the water and on our mountain bikes. If you're into corn mazes, then a trip to the Great Vermont Corn Maze in Danville is well worth the drive. All-in-all an active, but relaxing, family vacation!

Beautifully decorated and clean. Enough beds for everyone, furniture was comfortable. The dock was perfect for our 22 foot boat to be tied up to for the week of tubing and sunset cruises (oh and picnic lunches at the island). Great BBQ grill, well stocked kitchen with dishes, pots and pans. Morning coffee on the deck as the fog rolled off the pond was as magical as the pink and orange sunsets we got every night!!

Perfect spot on Island Pond to rent. Beautiful swimming and boating just down the steps. Great running around the lake and hiking 5 min drive away. The two floors were perfect for teenagers downstairs and the rest of us upstairs. WiFi excellent if you need to still work and decent cell service if needed too. We loved are stay and will definitely come back here. The house is in perfect condition beautifully decorated, wonderful porch furniture, fully stocked kitchen it has more than everything you need. Owners easy to get a hold of if needed. Love this place. 5 stars from both teenagers and adults!!

Property was clean, well maintained and tastefully decorated. Comfortable furniture inside and out. Despite having a week with some rain and clouds, we had a great time. We rented kayaks from Clyde's which were delivered right to the beach. Also recommend kayaking down Clyde River. The house has plenty of rafts, tubes, etc. and one kayak. It is a 5.5 mile bike ride around Island Pond (recommend clockwise for less hills!) We enjoyed eating outside at Eastside in Newport, Orange Rind in East Burke and take-out at Jessie's Little Kitchen. The grill on the deck was great and kitchen was well stocked at the house. At night we had several bonfires by the beach (Bought a bundle of firewood down Head of the Pond Rd). It was great to have a big washer/drier, too. The driveway is a bit steep, but easy to turn around at the bottom and there is parking spots up top, too. We enjoyed this nicely updated cottage and hope to return.

The cabin was exactly as described. Kitchen was fully stocked. Jason was helpful and responsive with any questions we had.

We had a wonderful stay in this clean, well-kept house directly on the shore of Island Pond (which is actually a lake with a beautiful island in the center). Everything you may need is supplied from fresh linens, kitchen items, and similar. Just bring what you need to stock the fridge and get ready to rest and relax, swim, and enjoy. We brought our bikes and kayaks and spent the days swimming, sun bathing, biking, walking, paddling, and more. We were blessed with great weather and wonderful neighbors next door. We sat on the lakeshore enjoying a fire at night before settling in to rest, drifting off to the sounds of the waves rolling up on the lakeshore. Perfect. From a booking and stay management perspective, the owners are very responsive to any communications, the check in process was easy and clear. Kayaks on site would be great as it took a bit to get ours to and from the water but otherwise we had everything we needed/wanted.

On the spur of the moment, we decided to look into alternatives to hotels in the area (work-related visit in Derby, VT) and chose this rental. It was worth the effort, and we loved every moment! Clean, updated, and very comfortable! Owner was responsive and accommodating. We highly recommend this property for a quiet getaway in the beautiful mountains of the Northern Kingdom of Vermont!

We had the most pleasant experience, everything was smooth from the booking of the reservation to the returning of the key. You walk in and right away, it feels homey. We loved the beach/lake vibe, the house was super clean, and plenty comfortable for rainy days. We didn't get to enjoy the much inviting deck, but we sure appreciated the beautiful new England views through this genious bay window that directly overlooks the lake. Bottom line, rain or shine, it was an experience we hope to repeat! Marie and Dan

Loved,Loved this place on Island Pond. It was very clean and decorated beautifully. Beautiful view and great place to go for a walk without worrying about traffic. Would definitely return for another relaxing weekend.

Great place to just get away and relax

Island Pond is a beautiful Lake and a great little Vermont town, to visit inn northern Vermont. This house is in great shape, well taken care of and the owner is always available by phone to help if you need info or to answer questions. Fishing was better than we expected and the 30ft dock is really nice. The deck work on the back is the perfect spot to grill steaks and enjoy a fantastic view with great sunrises. Beautiful outdoor furniture. It was real pleasure to stay there.

The place was beautiful! We had a great time kayaking, swimming at the beach and hiking. Would recommend to anyone.

It’s not easy to accommodate myself and my 6 other friends, but Jason was very helpful, responsive, and willing to make sure my friends and I were comfortable on our annual vacation. The house itself was very comfortable and clean, and the ability to stay on the dock and take in the views of the lake itself made for a fantastic and relaxing week! I would certainly recommend this house for anyone looking to go away with their friends (like myself) or for those looking to take the family to a beautiful lake house.

Jason and Kaitlyn left a welcoming note along with homemade cinnamon buns and a bottle of wine. Instructions on what we needed to do and when were clear and concise (i.e. garbage removal, access). The house was clean and very comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed our 8 night stay and would definitely stay here again!

The view is fantasatic. Location perfect for the activities we've planned. The cottage was confortable. The porch on the lake is great. When we arrived there was a bad odor in the cottage (mixte humidity and dog smell) but in half an hour with windows and doors open it was OK. We put humidifier on and it settle the problem. The coutchs were very unconfortable. There were a lot of things left in the frig and only 4 wine glass available. The inside pictures let us think that the living room and dinning made a large open area, which was not the case. Beds were confortable but the upstair bedroom were very small. With a little bit of love and attention, the cottage would be a place that we can surely recommand a love to come back. Woody

Very comfortable and well equipped for 3 adults- parents and grandmother- and 3 boys 12, 11, 8. The boys loved the cottage and kept saying so throughout the weekend. They constructed a complex LEGO set that we brought on the window seat overlooking the lake. It’s a perfect location and the view of the lake constantly changes. We saw especially beautiful sunrises and sunsets during our stay .Although it was unusually cold on the weekend we visited, and we couldn’t have meals outside or sit for long on the deck, we all loved the view and the decks. We cooked the fresh swordfish that we brought with us Friday on the huge grill on the deck and it worked very well. It’s so relaxing up here! Jason and Kaitlyn were thoughtful and gracious hosts so our arrival went smoothly and visit was stress-free.