Vermont Lakefront Paradise

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Old stone fireplace, great for evening fires

great room with bridge to bedrooms above

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10344 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Tinmouth, VT

Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)27 min drive
Okemo Mountain Resort46 min drive
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort47 min drive
Killington Resort69 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Seasonal outdoor shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

We are pleased to announce the completion of a total renovation of our Vermont lake house. It took longer than expected, but the home now features new siding and roofing, a rearranged floor plan with all new cabinets and center island as well as a breakfast bar in the relocated kitchen. We’ve removed walls between kitchen, dining room and living room which really opened up the first floor. There are also all new appliances, a farmhouse sink and quartz countertops. A small separate coffee bar finishes the kitchen. This is a 5 Bedroom 3 bath Home Located on Chipman Lake (AKA Tinmouth Pond) in Tinmouth Vermont. The home features spectacular lake front and mountain views from almost every room, on every floor, and even has a 4th floor tower room for a bird's eye view of the lake. In addition, this is one of the only waterfront rentals in the area that meets all of the new Vermont Short Term Rental fire safety, life safety, and health standards enacted for 2019. The home has a master suite and sleeps an additional 8 guests in the remaining four bedrooms. Guests can enjoy the well manicured landscape down to the lake, a rustic outdoor fireplace, a new 32 foot dock (summer), and a finished game room in the walkout basement, also with lake views.

Property manager

Scott and Sam Lepley

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wallingford

Located in Wallingford, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Paramount Theater and American Museum of Fly Fishing are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Diamond Run Mall and Manchester Designer Outlets. Travelling with kids? Consider Vermont Summer Festival and Vermont State Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.

Tinmouth, VT

What's nearby

Vermont Summer Festival - 22 min drive
Okemo Mountain Resort - 46 min drive
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort - 47 min drive
Stratton Mountain Resort - 55 min drive
Killington Resort - 69 min drive

Getting around

Rutland Station - 31 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Doreens Drive In - 14 min drive
Victorian Inn At Wallingford - 16 min drive
Sal's South - 13 min drive
The Main Street Cafe - 16 min drive
The Pub - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vermont Lakefront Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vermont Lakefront Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vermont Lakefront Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vermont Lakefront Paradise located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Emerald Lake State Park, Vermont Summer Festival and Battenkill River. Vermont State Fairgrounds and Diamond Run Mall are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph L.

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vermont Trip - 7/10/23

Our trip right from the booking process thru our stay in Vermont was a pleasure. Our VRBO home was located on a beautiful Vermont lake with fall foliage colors on full display. The house was clean, well maintained with all the amenities we needed for a pleasant stay. I like to thank the owners for relaxing stay in their beautiful home. Sincerely, Rudy L.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharie L.

12 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house with plenty of room and fun for everyone.

The house is beautiful and it’s on a gorgeous lake. Just wish it was more easily accessible. It has a road that is one lane dirt road about 3/4 mile to house other than that the house was top notch and even though I didn’t like the road I would rent it again the owners are very nice and easy to get in touch with. Also if you love fishing there is a lot of bass and pike for the catching my husband caught a lot but throws them back in because fish are friends he says. Thanks so much for letting us stay at your house. Sharie,Kyle,Nicole and family!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion J., Dorchester

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Vacation @ the Lake

We have had many vacation rentals and this house was among the best properties we have ever stayed at. It was completely a turn-key. Scott was great to work with, he sent all the info we needed well in advance, and answered my questions promptly. The house is open and airy with a lovely back deck. The lake was serene and we spent hours in and around it, with swimming, kayaking and the kids playing at the waters edge. The outdoor fireplace for gatherings at night was a great way to end the day. Beds were comfortable. The internet connection was good. The kitchen well equipped with everything we needed for cooking & dining in. A bonus was that the weather was perfect. We were a family of ten, with toddlers, kids, parents, grandparents and all enjoyed our vacation at the lake. We would definitely recommend this property to others.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Time

Our family had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home in a private setting surrounded by nature. Everyone, ages 1 to 75, enjoyed the home, the yard, the beautiful lake, making s’mores at the outdoor fireplace, and catching tadpoles in the pond that is also on the property. We kayaked, fished,went swimming snd enjoyed games In the large back yard. We also appreciated the child safe railing on the deck. The owners were always available and easy to communicate with before and during our stay. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Brookfield CT

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake life

I loved the location of this property. There is a pond where my 8 year old grandson loved catching frogs and salamanders to show us and then release them. I couldn’t get enough of watching the pair of loons that call the lake their home. While the condition of the house was fine I was disappointed that it wasn’t very clean. The coffee maker was dirty and there were cob webs around. The blanket on one bed had many strands of hair on it. But all in all everything was good and we all had a fun and memory making week! The men and boys loved fishing off the pier and the kayaks were a big hit. Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott and Sam Lepley

We live on the NJ coast, but have vacationed in Vermont for 30 years. As an architect, Scott designed (and then redesigned) this home to meet the needs of our varied family, although 2 sons now have their own homes nearby. Scott & Sam are both qualified ski instructors for disabled skiers, but prefer this community year round environment to living at a ski area that's deserted 7 months out of each year and packed with people the other five. We built this vacation home and relocated from Stratton in 2001. Interior design and furnishing was done by Sam using a mixture of antique and new items to make the home comfortable and relaxing. Much of the furniture was replaced as part of the 2020 renovation.

Why they chose this property

We tore down the old 1953 camp after purchasing this site, but left the rustic stone fireplace that was once the center of the camp as an outdoor fireplace. Some of the components of the old camp, such as hand-hewn beams and the slate roof were re-used in the new home. The 2 story great room is supported by a timber truss and features a native stone wood burning fireplace, look for the stone shaped like a map of Vermont! There's a whole-house standby automatic generator for Vermont's frequent outages as well as full appliances and laundry. Careful siting of the home on the property allows midday and afternoon sun across the back yard and decks. There's usually a breeze here on the windward side of the lake, helping to moderate higher summer temperatures. You can spend a week here and never leave the property or just as easily travel to many local activities from museums to recreational areas to shopping at Manchester's outlets. Scott has been asleep in the Jeep in some of the finest parking lots in Manchester while Sam drives the local economy to new heights.

What makes this property unique

A bedroom on the first floor make this home easily accessible, and the finished walk-out recreation room and an additional bedroom at lake level also helps access. We have added a few stone steps from the backyard down to the water so grandchildren (and Scott) can easily get into the lake. There's also a small pond on the property and an outdoor shower to wash those kids off once they're done playing. Two wonderful waterfront porches plus expansive decks allow you to enjoy the view and breezes during the summer months. We’ve also just added a small sloped ramp to enable easier kayak launching. All decking and new hogwire railings were replaced as part of the renovation. We plan to screen one of the back porches eventually, and just added a second set of exterior stairs from rear deck to the back yard.