Nice property, great stay!

Laurel could not have been a more gracious host. She went WAY out of her way to assist me in replacing my cell phone after I accidentally dropped it in the lake 2 hours after arriving!! The location and views are everything the website says. There will be more visits to the Book House. W

The cabin was excellent , just as it was mentioned when we looked it up. Right on the lake , cozy , everything you needed was there , great setup with the appliances Coffee , toaster, microwave,everything plugged in and ready to use. We really enjoyed our time , exactly what we expected in a cabin. Laurel was a great host , any guestions , she would get right back to you. We will be back again.

Laurel has set up a beautiful little Vermont glamping getaway! We were greeted with a bottle of wine and some chocolate, as well as a gorgeous view of Lake Champlain. While the property itself is definitely off the beaten path, it’s close to everything you might need or want to do. We hiked Snake Mountain and Silver Lake, spent a day in Burlington, and were out on the water in the kayaks she offers as well. Overall a lovely experience for a couple, or an awesome little hideaway if you’re looking to mostly unplug and enjoy some quiet time!

Central location to explore the lake

We were looking for a quiet and peaceful spot for our vacation and to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The Book House is exactly what we wanted and is very cozy and charming in a beautiful location. Sunsets were amazing and while there were a few days with rainy evenings, we had fun in the cottage listening to music, streaming movies on our laptop (wifi works great!) and playing Scrabble. We had our dog with us and we had fun driving through country roads, hiking and exploring Middlebury and Burlington both of which are not too far away. Thank you Laurel for helping make this such a wonderful vacation!

Funky

If you're looking for a place to escape, book it to the small but mighty kitschy Book House! The cabin has everything you need, inside & out, and is a great home base location. There's parks, trails, Middlebury (don't miss this cool town) and Burlington. If you decide to drive to places, take the long way, its beautiful. Laurel was right on. Had suggestions, quick to respond prior to and during our stay. It had been raining quite a bit, and she checked in to be sure no issues came up. Sitting on the porch in a thunder storm watching the sunset was unforgettable.

Our stay was a delight. The cottage was everything we thought it would be and more--cozy, quirky, and thoroughly relaxing. The lake and all the views are beautiful. Laurel was helpful and friendly if we needed anything. We highly recommend it!

We needed a couples getaway. We could not have found a more perfect place. We enjoyed the lake, playing games on the porch, watching sunset and even enjoyed the peaceful rain. Laura was so friendly and accommodating. Even made our puppy feel welcomed. Only wish this place was closer to home. Thank you so much again Laura for providing us with a much needed break from life.

The cottage is adorable and eclectic, situated on a beautiful lake front property! The host Laurel was very accommodating.

Spent a quiet week on the water with our dog. Quiet, quirky, cute place. Read a lot, stared across the lake and had a great time relaxing

We had a lovely time. The cabin was perfect. Very cozy property, great lake access. It was the perfect getaway.

The stay was lovely! The location is gorgeous, with a great view of the lake right out the front door. There are properties to either side but they're not really in-your-face and quiet so I never felt like there were other people intruding on the vacation. Enjoyed using the fire pit outside and the interior was cozy. Definitely should only come here with a close loved one as there's essentially no privacy inside with no separation from the bath to the living room/kitchen. We ran into some issues with the propane grill, but Laurel was beyond accommodating and got us a new charcoal grill and charcoal to use instead! We made use of the kayaks one day and it was great on the lake despite some windy chop. The location served well as a jumping point to Burlington or Shelburne for a day trip for activities outside the cabin. Shelburne Museum and Shelburne Farms were great visits I'd recommend if you want to go out. One big thing to note that's not related to the property at all - avoid Liberty Lane. Google Maps took us down this terribly-maintained dirt "road" in the last leg of the drive to the cabin. I don't know if it was just particularly bad after the winter but the ruts were so deep and wide the bottom of my sedan was scraping the dirt and rocks and i had to drive up the side to stay out of them. Easily avoided road, though, with several other roads around it, so just don't take it. Thanks Laurel for the stay, hope the readers take a chance to get away at this property!

This was the Absolutely Perfect place to Experience Vermont and Celebrate My Wife’s 50th Trip around the Sun! This cottage had everything that we needed for a relaxing and peaceful get away. The inside is minimal, but Absolutely Perfect for the two of us to chill out and rest. It was honestly the outside area that captured our hearts! Walking outside to a quaint covered area, with a table for two, to enjoy our meals while taking in a Fantastic View of Lake Champlain with New York and Adirondack Mountains on the other side. We thoroughly enjoyed using the fire pit at night while listening to the waves, the wind and (honestly) not much else … No cars, No Sirens, No Crowds! There is private access to the lake/beach with another fire pit right by the lake. We were lucky enough to visit during an early November warm spell so we spent most of our days (and nights) outside … Not warm enough to take advantage of the kayaks and the canoe, but we will do that next time! Laurel is a Fantastic Host! From communication with us during the booking and planning process to checking in on us during our trip to make sure we had everything we needed. Definitely reach out to her if you have any questions about the cottage or the surrounding area.

Property was as described. Gorgeous! Laurel was very helpful and generous opening her property so that I could get my personal kayak down to the beach and telling me the best places to paddle. A wonderful experience!

The cabin was super cute inside and was in a gorgeous spot, but unfortunately it had a strong mildew sour smell when we arrived. Rather than complain, we thought we'd just leave a couple windows open to try and air it out while we went out for a couple of hours. When we got back, the windows were closed and we had a rude email from the owner saying she came by after we left. We thought it was very weird she came by to check up on us (we're a couple in our mid 30s). She chastised us for leaving an outdoor light on and the windows open while the heat was on. She went on to tell us we were very uncool and disrespectful. We were shocked that she came by when we weren't there and came into the unit invading our privacy over a light left on and a couple screened windows open a few inches. We paid quite a lot of money to stay there for 4 nights, I don't think I deserved to be reprimanded for an open window or a light. The fact that we had such little privacy or control of the space was unnerving. And we wouldn't of had to leave a window open at all if it wasn't for the smell. Plus, there are nicer ways to approach paying guests should there be an issue or concern. I apologized to avoid any escalation, but it made me upset and I felt very unwelcome and under surveillance. We had to decide between a bad smell or being cold for the rest of the trip as she made it very clear we could have windows open or heat, but not both and I had no doubt she would be watching. The place was also very dusty, the tub was unusable dirty, and the whole place needs a deep clean. There was perishable food left in the fridge from previous guests. We understand the place had a bohemian kind of feel and layout, but we were still expecting it to be at a certain level of cleanliness. My guess is that the property has been getting away with a very quick once-over kind of clean between guests for a long time and now it's caught up with them and the place needs a very thorough deep clean.

Loved this little eclectic cottage at the edge of the lake in the woods. It has everything you need in a compact nicely decorated space. For the outdoor lovers, multiple windows with views and three strategic outdoor sitting areas are an absolute delight. The heating with a sweet gas fireplace makes it cozy and warm. Everything you need to prepare a meal is available including spices, pans, microwave and oven. Laurel is an absolutely awesome host who goes above and beyond to assist her guests. Can’t wait to go back!

Had a very good experience. The host is very communicative and friendly. The cabin is cozy and warm with everything you need. Would definitely return!

My husband and I really enjoyed 5 days here. It’s exactly like it is described. We had perfect fall weather. If you are looking to totally relax, recharge and rejuvenate, this is the place to go. …and the sunsets are amazing!!! Laura P.

Perfectly placed cabin to bounce around all of Vermont ! Great home base to explore. Comfortable little cabin in rural Vermont with photo views and direct access to Lake Champlain. Laurel is an awesome host.

We truly enjoyed our visit! Our host checked in to be sure we had everything we needed. Great space and area for quiet and relaxation.

We enjoyed the peaceful setting

Wonderful eclectic tiny cabin with an amazing view. This cabin has lots of personality. It's populated with what seems like a lifetime's worth of art, ornaments, and books. The space is clean and tight as described. We spent most of our time outside enjoying the amazing view. Laruel was an wonderful host. She was available if we needed her but was invisible until then. Took a hike up the mountain, grabed some fresh cheese from the farm / creamery 5 minutes away ..... but mostly just sat outside, read, enjoyed the view and decompressed. Thanks Laurel !!!.

Secluded, great lake location, only downfall is the smell from local farms. Had great time fishing on the kayaks, amazing sunsets, sitting by the lake with fire and wine.

My husband and I loved our stay! The cottage was perfect for two people who want a true get away. Laurel was a wonderful host! Thank you!

I loved the house. Decor was just up my alley. I loved the variety of the books, a purroozed quite a few. Just a relaxing and quite little vacation. Thank you so much.

My wife and I had a wonderful week at this cool little bungalow. The view of the lake is great. So quiet and peaceful. The description by the owner is right on the money. It was perfect for the two of us in our 29th year of marriage. We hiked snake mountain, canoed on the lake, visited Middlebury, went to Audible Chasm, rode the local ferry, and RELAXED. 😁 The surrounding farm areas of Vermont were green and gorgeous. We couldn’t ask for more from our host and her property! Thank you. Well worth the trip and a good value too.

Amazing property and location with the loveliest view and most relaxing swimming spot

This was a very fun and funky cottage! The view was fabulous and the location was a great spot to explore Vermont and the Adirondacks. It was well equipped and was just what we were looking for to spend some relaxing time with our pups.

Renting this house was easy. All transactions and expectations were transparent. The host was accessible and responded quickly to any questions we had.

We had a wonderful time, the owner was so cool and fun! Everything we needed was there, it was comfy, warm cozy. Beautiful view right on Lake Champlain. Short ride to Pratt's general store for awesome meats, salads, beverages and more.