This was our 2nd year renting this house and we hope to rent it forever. It is by far the best week of our life.

This was a much larger house than the pictures let on! Very quiet community, only the occasional car could be heard at night. The views of the stars were wonderful and addictive. We spent most of our time on the deck by the dock and in the screened in porch at night just hanging out and quietly running some music. We really enjoyed our time!

Beautiful spot on the lake

We have been renting for 12 years now. This was by far the best place we have stayed. We enjoy the quiet lakes without big boats. Swimming and sitting on lawn or deck was just amazing. Sunrises were spectacular. Fishing was great. Cannot say enough about the communication of the landloard. Always replied back from emails in a quick response. Looking forward to returning.

This was a great location on a very peaceful lake with amazing views. It was wonderful to fall asleep seeing the mountains in the distance and waking up to the geese on the water. Coffee on the deck or on the docks was a great way to start the day! Conveniently located to Middlebury and Salisbury, where we spent most of our time when we were not at the house. Wonderful experience, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!

The house is large and well-equipped. I think it has been renovated recently with terrific results. The decks, with colorful Adirondack chairs, enable a feeling of calm, solitude, beauty and peace. I thoroughly enjoyed my week there!

Beautiful property on Fern Lake. Magnificent views, gorgeous walks all around. And we were able to watch two Red Sox ALCS games!

The photos do not do justice to how large this house is! The house was very spacious and clean. The master is extremely large with a decent-sized bathroom as well. The lake and the dock area are absolutely spectacular. The house is also equipped with large windows everywhere, so you get a beautiful view of the lake no matter where you are sitting in the house. Some of the photos are outdated a bit, however, the photos show the sliding door within the master bedroom, however, the sliding door is in fact in the kitchen leading out to a newer deck, and the master now has a large picture-view window showing the lake (a much better arrangement actually). We did not use the kayaks as we had an infant with us, but they were readily available to use. The owners provided a very detailed list of many things to do in the area, including nearby restaurants, places to get coffee, etc., which was extremely helpful. The screened-in porch is also a plus to enjoy the evening without bugs. There were only 3 of us, but this would a great rental for extended family as there are ample beds and seating for everyone. The Junction Deli is a quick (and scenic) drive which serves great coffee and breakfast sandwiches. The check-in process was very easy.

Positives: There is a beautiful lake, view, and dock. The kayaks are fun and easy to launch. The kitchen, living room, and master bedroom are decently furnished and functional. The back deck is new. Negatives: The screened porch is dirty, badly furnished, and has nasty screens and doors that give a terrible first impression. This is the entry because the real front door doesn't work. The faucet on one bathroom sink sprays water and cannot be used. The grill was so dirty we could not use it and the lighter did not work. The outside was littered with junk chairs and empty barrels. The teflon on all the non-stick pans was scraped and pitted, leaving a real health hazard. All of these things could be fixed with a small investment by the owners and give guests a much better experience.

Everything went smoothly!

We had a wonderful family vacation on Fern Lake. The water was so clean, clear & warm! We made full use of the all the boats and the boys really got into fishing. I couldn’t get over how quiet and peaceful it was. And there are beautiful green mountain view’s. The house is spacious and clean - we preferred to be outside, but very comfortable when indoors. Looking forward to our next visit!

A wonderful property for a relaxing vacation on lovely, quiet Fern Lake. The house has everything. From reading in the Adirondack chairs on the new deck overlooking the lake to the kayaks and canoe for leisurely paddles on the lake this is a perfect place to get away from it all. The spacious, bright and well stocked kitchen is just right, with the breakfast bar looking out over the lake a great spot to enjoy a long cup of coffee. The wonderful smell of the pine wainscoting and flooring in the dining and living room brings back fond memories of childhood vacations. A perfect Vermont get away.

Our group of 6 (4 adults, 2 teens) loved this property! It was clean and comfortable, with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. We LOVED the porch with its views of the lake, and we all enjoyed swimming and kayaking. Colin was super easy to contact and was very quick answering any questions we had.

After a year of being in the thick of it with COVID this is exactly what we needed! Quiet, serene and peaceful. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Being able to bring out dog made it that much better. Can’t wait to book it again!!!

We just had the best week at quiet Fern Lake! The house , with many recent upgrades not depicted in the pictures, was very comfortable! The kitchen had everything we needed (bring a knife ) for preparing meals. The views (best on the lake) from the dock were a great way to start and end each day. I’m glad we brought out binoculars to eagle watch in the evening. The screened porch, deck and kayaks were used daily after exploring the surrounding area. There are many great hikes and sites to see. The owner, Colin, provides a detailed list on things to do and see. He is very responsive and will answer any questions you may have. Overall, a fabulous spot that we hope to visit again!

Property site is peaceful and in a beautiful location. Great having a dock and lawn area .

We loved this home for a girls’ getaway. The home is large and well-appointed. The main feature is the lake. We loved having access to kayaks and a canoe. Paddling along a clear lake while admiring foliage...what could be better? We enjoyed the fireplace and fire pit in the back yard. We were blessed with a full moon during our stay, absolutely stunning. The owners were helpful and quick to respond. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals for 3 days. It’s even better than we expected, highly recommend this property.

We had a great family time at this property on Fern Lake. The lake is a hidden gem- so quiet and peaceful- and the property is one of the best on the lake with great access to the water and plenty of space in the house. It was enough to just sit on the dock and enjoy the view, but we also hiked, biked, and explored the local area. The owner was very responsive and the house was immaculate. All in all, a great family getaway.

lovely house but lots of fishing boats and canoes, beautiful,clear lake