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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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lovely cottage on a quiet lake. Beautiful screened porch for relaxing and dining. We would definitely come again

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.

Lovely cottage on a quiet lake. Beautiful screened porch for relaxing and dining. We would definitely come again

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.

Only draw back was the steep stairs for my 76 years old hubby. Perfect location, beautiful setting, well stocked cabin.

We had a great time fishing and kayaking loved the camp.

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,

Very nice and cute cottage, clean. I enjoyed my time staying, beautiful scenery and peaceful. Thank you to the Hammond family:)

We had a great time!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.