Title: Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83697844&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage Lakefront cottage with kitchen, steps from Lake Willoughby ## Photo gallery for Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage ![Property grounds - Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage (Westmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83700000/83697900/83697844/a2eed519.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage (Westmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83700000/83697900/83697844/94cbcd5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area - Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage (Westmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83700000/83697900/83697844/8d094fb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage (Westmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83700000/83697900/83697844/0054a0f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books, stereo - Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage (Westmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83700000/83697900/83697844/c9c98b47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the shores of beautiful Lake Willoughby, this 1930s cottage offers a peaceful retreat with three porches to soak in incredible sunset views. Explore vintage wainscot walls adorned with artwork, relax by the fire ring or enjoy private beach access across the road. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage Peaceful rustic 1930s cottage on beautiful Lake Willoughby in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Incredible sunset views over the lake from any of the 3 porches, open, screened and sleeping. Vintage wainscot walls hung with old and new artwork, and large front yard with a fire ring. Lovely cedar hedged alley leading to private beach across the road with deck, Adirondack chairs and a dock for sitting and swimming. Shallow swimming perfect for young children. Second guest cottage on property included with queen bed, single day bed, mini kitchen (fridge, sink and coffee machine only) living room and porch. Just 3 properties north of the Willoughby Lake Store where you can find just about anything you might have forgotten from fishing gear to ice cream (and creemees!), to local gifts and a liquor store. Close to beautiful hikes, museums, great antiquing, farmers markets and the Bread and Puppet Theater. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a lake ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Dogs: Dogs MUST be leashed when over at the beach! No fireworks ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Orleans, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Old Stone House Museum and Charleston Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Orleans Country Club and Quechee Gorge Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Orleans travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orleans.dx142154) [View more Cottages in Orleans](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orleans-Cottages.d142154-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.76744%2C-72.05243&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=z20mUsAxv3z705IaaO_BBKf-eNA=) Westmore, VT ### What's nearby - ![this is a pretty cool spot in vermont the willoughby lake with the mount pisgah just beside . cristal clear green water ! worth the ride ;)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184081/a32d37a8-ad3e-43a3-a4b2-7bb1d4e8f13e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Willoughby 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![From the summit of Burke mountain looking north towards Willoughby Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328579/3d014960-d677-4e59-8f55-a481e5169c8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Burke Mountain Ski Area 27 min drive \- 20.3 miles - ![Jay Peak Ski Resort featuring snow skiing, snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115880/46e9a3e7-1f90-4fbd-9baf-6d0c61618c6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jay Peak Ski Resort 50 min drive \- 41.6 miles - ![The novice surface lifts are all enclosed at Jay Peak](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184053/bf1a372e-3bce-4f7a-a830-90c428564822.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pump House Indoor Waterpark 50 min drive \- 41.4 miles - North Beach 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - The Gap Pub and Grill 3 min drive - Kingdom Cookin & Mr Bear's Bar 3 min drive - Robin's Roost 3 min drive - Northern Exposure Country Store 14 min walk - Orleans Country Club 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage? ### Where is Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakeside Isbell Cottage and Isbellita Guest Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 31 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maura Z. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely place, so relaxing. ##### Maura Z. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla B. 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time. There was plenty to do, including hiking, kayaking, antiquing, and even a local corn maze. The house is very comfortable, well equipped, and we love all the antiques in the vibe. The casita next-door was great for our new parents and their baby to have a little privacy. Hope to be back next year! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e2a2a0e9-5495-4cb0-8fa7-8523904f576b-1759839766416.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a79ef2b4-3e9e-4540-bc2d-c9c6d863f829-1759839767329.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6042ad31-ea2b-4e6a-9717-e46a38ad112d-1759839769949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Carla B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie M. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Old-timey cottage with vintage furnishings but well-equipped kitchen and a wonderful large porch with a nice view of the water. ##### Marie M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadine 20 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved the unique structure and decor of the house, and felt very at home. The property was spacious, clean, quiet. The private dock and water access was perfect for morning coffee and swimming. We knew there was no tv on site, so we brought a small one with us for movie night! Communication with the owner was quick and responsive. We'd happily book there again! ##### Nadine Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole P. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot in a very special place! Lake Willoughby is a special place for me and my family and this was a perfect spot to gather together for a lake vacation. Great for families and awesome beach access! We hope to return next year. ##### Nicole P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maura Z. 26 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another beautiful visit to the cottage We love the charm and layout of the cottage, it’s so welcoming and relaxing with multiple porches and cozy comfy bedrooms. Can’t wait to come back next year. ##### Maura Z. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne S. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family house! Fantastic location. Hose had everything we needed for our family visiting for a family wedding. We enjoyed hanging out on the porch, swimming and relaxing at the dock and gathering together for dinner. Thanks for a lovely stay. Stunning fall foliage too! ##### Joanne S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cameron P. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Willoughby Weekend Getaway We had a fabulous weekend at this property! The house was comfortable and relaxing. Our kids loved the unique feature of the sleeping porch. It was nice to have our own dock across the street and our family enjoyed the use of the kayaks. We hope to return someday! ##### Cameron P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane G. 28 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation Home! The house is straight out of an antique shop which I absolutely loved! My family and I enjoyed the peace and quiet. The private beach was just that. Perfect. Floats & kayaks were provided which made it even more fun. General store close by made it all the more convenient. Definitely worth the trip! ##### Diane G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth R. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Experience We had a wonderful time. The place brought memories of summers at my grandmothers house. We enjoyed sitting on the porch listening to the loons and catching up with reading. Such a relaxing weekend. Wish we could of stayed longer . Thinking of coming back next year. Thank you Mary ##### Elizabeth R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Renee M. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Vermont Lake house Our family of 5 adults and a 1 year old spent a great week here. The house is the perfect Vermont lake house. Plenty of space. The porches are amazing!! The yard is perfect for outdoor games. The separate cabin is a great space. It’s nice to have a ‘private’ beach area and the dock had plenty of space for the boat. The lake is beautiful! Plenty of choices for hiking in the area. Would definitely go back! ##### Renee M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy M. 22 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great lakeside house Beautiful views and plenty of space in this lakeside house and cottage. There were 6 of us and the space was perfect. Even though the weather didn't cooperate we made the best of it. Lots of games and fun! Loved the porches for our morning coffee. Living area was nice and cozy with plenty of seating. We hope to return in better weather to take advantage of the private dock and firepits. Thanks for sharing with us! ##### Tammy M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben D. 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location! This was our family's first trip to this part of Vermont and hopefully it will not be the last. The Lake Willoughby area is singular and this cottage is at the heart of it. The cottage is "rustic" in the most positive sense possible of that word; it is not "fancy" and it is maybe even a bit dated, and that is exactly as it should be - the cottage has everything you could possibly need for a pleasant stay, everything works as it should, it is clean and comfy, and there is plenty of space. If you are traveling with kids, the front yard of this property is sizeable and perfect for all manner of activities (and they might not even miss their phones). The lake access is convenient and the neighbors, friendly. We found the property host be easy to reach and very responsive which was appreciated. Highly recommend! ##### Ben D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### JoAnna S. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Sibling reunion The house has a lovely, old fashioned feel and was clean except for the refrigerator. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting outside on the porch. Considering that the oven doesn’t work, it would have been very helpful to have instructions for the convection oven. The water pressure was low. It is a beautiful home and setting. ##### JoAnna S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa M. 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious but rustic This property had essentially 5 bedrooms so ample space for our family. Sleeping porch was wonderful and all beds were very comfortable which was not always the case in our past rentals. Beach area is not very private and is very small but nice dock for our boat. Loved the large covered porch which we enjoyed our morning coffee on and loved sitting out on to read during the one rainy day we had. Large front lawn to play yard games on. The only disappointment was that things were not as clean as they could have been - dirty refrigerator, dirty/stained porch swing cushion and lots of cobwebs especially in guest house. No gas grill so we brought our own. Also Vt recycling is challenging. We were instructed to use Westmore bags for trash but there were none to be found. Nice having washer and dryer available. Overall we were very happy with our stay and it was a beautiful setting to spend time with family and make memories. ##### Lisa M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arthur K. 5 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful, gorgeous get-away The property is comprised of two charming cottages -- one is a snug, cosy guest cottage that sleeps three; the second, Isbell Cottage, is a larger cottage that sleep 8-10 with a large living room/dining room, charming kitchen, and double porch. The cottages have access to Willougbhy Lake with a deck, dock and beach front. The cottages have a lovely character harkening back to a simpler time, with unique furniture, eclectic and beautiful artwork, and amenities you need for a relaxing lakeside respite. My husband and I spent the second week of our honeymoon at Isbell Cottage and it was perfect! We used the snug guest cottage, rose each morning to have coffee on the porch and watched the sun come up. We took amazing hikes, visited museums in Glover, and spent a rainy day making chili, reading and playing cards as the sound of rain kept us cosy. (Don't miss the Bread and Puppet Museum and the amazing and quirky Museum of Everyday Life in Glover!) At the weekend, ten our best friends joined us to celebrate our marriage and everyone fit perfectly into the two cottages. We kayaked and paddle boarded and we spent most of the days on or near the water. Evenings we watched spectular sunsets, listened to the loons, and sat around a fire on the beach reminiscing and telling stories. It was a magical experience. Finally, I slept better than I have slept in a long time in the deeply quiet, dark night. I left Isbell Cottage with a deep feeling of peace and restfulness. ##### Arthur K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi P. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a beautiful, relaxing stay. Would recommend! ##### Heidi P. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nazia V. 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Amazing experience! ##### Nazia V. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicola C. 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cottage had everything we needed, lots of space, especially appreciated the extra sink, mirrors and downstairs bathroom when 5 of us were getting ready for a wedding ##### Nicola C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly A. 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We just couldn’t have asked for anything better. Everything was so perfect and beautiful. We really experienced a magical time as a family. ##### Kimberly A. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francis C. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### getaway very accomadating-- ##### Francis C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Joseph and Kimberly D. 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location. Older lake house with a lot of character. The separate cabin is a nice amenity. Only issue we experienced was the limited wifi data. ##### Joseph and Kimberly D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose M. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Isbell and Isbellita were truly wonderful and the oasis we needed for the weekend! Everything was perfect, we spent the whole day on the lake, and it is conveniently located. The house is cozy and warm and has plenty of sleeping options. I slept on the porch which was particularly delightful. Also, Bread and Puppet is a 15 minute drive away — I’d highly recommend giving them a visit! On the whole, it was so lovely and it was the perfect birthday getaway. ##### Rose M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! It was a very quaint property with great sleeping and shared spaces! Would stay again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### KIM H. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Could have been cleaner Nice place wished it was cleaner ##### KIM H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ---