Westmore, Vermont · Northeast Kingdom
Lakefront cottages on Lake Willoughby
Cottages at the water’s edge, porches built to face the sunset — a slow, unhurried bend of the lake some have called the Lucerne of America.
Welcome
Unplug at the water’s edge
Our cottages sit directly on the shores of majestic Lake Willoughby — a picture-book freshwater treasure in Vermont’s scenic Northeast Kingdom, cradled between the cliffs of Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor.
Find complete relaxation on the porch of your private cottage; breathe in the fresh air and watch the opalescent dawns and saffron sunsets. Or get active — kayak, hike, fish, and bike, with adventure just steps from your door.
Mornings on the porch, nowhere else to be.
A handful of cottages on one quiet bend of Lake Willoughby — your own porch, your own stretch of shore, and a lake that asks for nothing in return.
The Cottages
Comfortable, classic, all your own
Each of our ten cottages has two bedrooms and sleeps up to five, with a fully equipped kitchen, private bath, and a country porch made for slow mornings with coffee in hand.
- Kayaking & canoeing
- Mountain & road biking
- Trout & salmon fishing
- Tennis & pickleball courts
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Take-a-book, leave-a-book library
Lake & Area
A whole season of things to do
Water Sports
Kayak, canoe, or paddleboat your way around Lake Willoughby and the Northeast Kingdom. The lake is ringed by rugged mountains and dense forest, and you'll often spot loons and the bald eagles that live on the lake.
Read more →02Fishing
With clear waters and a diverse fish population, Lake Willoughby is a memorable place to cast a line.
Read more →03Biking
The Lake Willoughby area is a haven for cyclists of every level. Burke Mountain offers a lift-served downhill park with singletrack and slopestyle trails, plus a full-service demo center at the Sherburne Base Lodge.
Read more →04Hiking
Mount Pisgah, at the southern end of the lake, climbs to stunning summit views over Willoughby's fjord-like cliffs. Willoughby State Forest holds 26.3 miles of trails ranging from easy to advanced, with dramatic overlooks along the way.
Read more →05Beaches & Attractions
Lake Willoughby is one of Vermont's most stunning natural attractions — 320 feet deep and often compared to a Norwegian fjord. Swim, paddle, or cliff-jump at Devil's Rock, and watch for peregrine falcons overhead. North Beach is two miles away and South Beach three.
Read more →06Food & Drink
Right here in Westmore, the Willoughby Lake Store sits less than half a mile away — your spot for groceries, supplies, and a friendly hello. The Gap Pub & Grill, two miles down the road, is the closest sit-down meal, and the WilloBarn Snack Bar is a casual three miles off for a quick bite.
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Come see how enchanting Lake Willoughby can be
Let it delight your eyes and rest your soul. Reserve your cottage for the season ahead.