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Camp Amherst: Ski and Lakeside Retreat. Killington/Okemo, Firepit, private dock!

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Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Plymouth, VT
  • Place, Amherst Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Echo Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Camp Plymouth State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Camp Amherst: Ski and Lakeside Retreat. Killington/Okemo, Firepit, private dock!

Our newly renovated lakeside "camp" is the perfect place for an active yet relaxing Summer/Fall getaway or a fun-filled Winter retreat! In this area, a "camp" is typically a minimalistic 3-season dwelling, but since its renovation the property is a "camp" no longer! Although it still has a private and secluded vibe, it is anything but minimalistic. The renovations focused on a clean, modern design with particular attention to highlighting the beauty of the lake itself. Numerous windows/sliders on all three floors give breathtaking views of the lake, and during the warmer months you have a private dock for fishing, swimming, kayaking and lounging. As an added bonus, Camp Plymouth State Park is only one mile away and has a beach, playground and water activities. Winter months are just as fabulous, with Killington and Okemo resorts nearly equidistant from the house. If skiing and riding aren't your thing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are other popular activities that are readily available. Don't forget that a firepit during any season is the perfect night cap!

This is a very special place and we hope you can enjoy it as much as we do! It is a mix of modern luxuries and "camp" vibes of days past. There is something for everyone at the Amherst Ski and Lakeside Retreat!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Amherst Lake. You'll find features like laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Amherst Lake and a 2-minute drive from Camp Plymouth State Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

During winter your vehicle will need 4WD/AWD to get up the driveway! Snow tires are also highly recommended!!

Rentals are limited to 27 days or less.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Camp Amherst: Ski and Lakeside Retreat. Killington/Okemo, Firepit, private dock! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claus H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun 4th of July weekend

Great house and location for a weekend getaway. Our family of six (teenagers) loved the lake more than the adults. The lake is small and no motor boats. House is super clean, very new and modern, great layout with a pingpong table downstairs. All appliances, plates, cups, pts and pans are really good (much better quality compared to your usual rental place)! Host is very responsive and welcoming, just likening should be :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at a lake cabin in Vermont

Beautiful property, wonderful location, fabulous host with excellent communication skills. Excellent week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

My family and I had a great stay at Jess's home. It is located in the beautiful woods on a lake, and it's incredibly peaceful. Jess was an excellent host and communicator. The property is extremely clean, had everything that you would need, beautiful woodwork/carpentry, and well laid out. We skied at Killington, and the trip was easy to the base lodge. I highly recommend. Thank you, Jess!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Okemo

This property was beautiful and in a great location. Secluded and located in beautiful setting on the lake yet only 12-13 minutes ride to okemo mt. The property is clean and new and extremely comfortable and the owner is very responsive and easy to get in touch. We truly enjoyed our Vermont winter vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and great location

This was a terrific place to stay. The house was super clean, well stocked (including a few extras), and perfect for our crew of 5 people. The teens liked how close it was to Killington and Okemo. The adults liked proximity to Woodstock, Quechee and King Arthur. The house had a great view of the lake. There is a nice little hiking trail at the park down the road. Hosts were nice and responsive. It was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!!

Everything about this property was perfect! Incredibly clean, host was so helpful and kind, beds were cozy, kitchen had everything we needed, location was great, and views were breathtaking! I can’t say enough wonderful things about it and would HIGHLY recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness

October Escape

We spent a few days catching up with a friend from California in this beautiful home. Home is fresh, new and clean with a great setting on a lake with dock. Nicely outfitted kitchen has everything you likely need. Comfortable beds/bedrooms and nice bathrooms. Host was very accommodating and accessible. Obviously, we highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness

short end of summer vacation

House is immaculate. beautifully redone. Did not use the lake or kayaks so can not comment on that. Convenient for the hiking and golf we wanted to do. Only comment, and nothing against the house. Like many ski areas, food choices are limited and not the most healthful. Should have gone into Woodstock more for dining
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week on Amherst Lake

The house is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and the appliances are top notch and new. The entire house is immaculate. The beds are comfortable and 3 bathrooms worked out perfectly for us. The host is very pleasant and answers any and all questions very quickly. We had fun on the lake, took a day hike in Plymouth, spent time in Woodstock and went golfing on a nearby golf course. Our family would love to return to this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Time

Awesome house with everything you need. We had fun swimming and with the boats. Great family vacation in an awesome location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helga M., Easton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a Wonderful Stay

We had a great time during this stay. The house was clean and comfortable. We really appreciated how well-stocked it was and that we didn’t have to bring a lot from home (like linens, towels, etc.) Great cookware and kitchen supplies. We didn’t feel there was anything missing. The homeowner was super helpful and friendly. The kids (teens) had a great time fishing and boating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing retreat!

The lake house is beautiful! Very comfortable and spacious with many amenities. The host is incredibly attentive. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking and swimming. It was a great spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissette R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding property

Property and host are fantastic!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely stunning place with awesome hosts

We loved our stay. The place is gorgeous and well kept. The hosts communicated with us and were pleasant. I’d stay here again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

WALTER J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great winter holiday!

We had a great time at Camp Amherst with my wife and family of three. There was lots to do with the house and it was a short 20 minute drive to Killington where we snowboarded every day. The host was more than gracious as we accidentally had put a hole in the wall, but we were able to amicably settle this quickly. She was always available and communicating throughout our stay. I would highly recommend this property and plan to go back if we ever want to spend another week at Killington
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Stay!

We just returned home after our stay at Camp Amherst. What a great experience! The house was immaculate, solid, comfortable and fully stocked. It was easy to get in and out; equidistant to Rutland and Woodstock; setting was stunning. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. We are in our 50s, traveling with our 7yo son and my husband's parents in their late 70s. Everyone found Camp Amherst to be perfect for us. It has a VERY USEFUL mudroom upon entering -- everyone loved this! There are separate heat units in every room, not that we needed them -- this place is tight as a drum! No drafts at all. We actually turned the heat completely off on the second floor at night because we like to sleep cool. Despite being in the teens outside, we were still cozy overnight. Turning off the heat had the added benefit of turning off the white lights on each unit -- pitch black sleep! We loved that each bedroom upstairs has its own bathroom. The king mattress is memory foam, while the three twin mattresses are lighter with a more bouncy feel. Lots of pillows and towels. ALL the linens in this house were luxurious, including the bed quilts, the sheets, the pillows, the towels. Cooking and dining was very easy. Plenty of space to prep and serve food. Dish liquid, paper towels, hand soap, sponges, trash bags -- all were supplied. We all enjoyed the body wash, shampoo and conditioners installed in the bathrooms. And the radiant floor heating was awesome! Great vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huma K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Ski Getawat

The space was large and plentiful. We made many memories in the kitchen cooking up warm meals after a day on the slopes. Kitchen is bare (only salt pepp and EVOO), so bring everything you need for spices. 15 minute easy drive from killington. Waking up to a snow covered lake every morning was majestic. NO HOT TUB.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House close to Okemo

We had a great stay at this house. The host was extremely responsive and helped with preparing our visit as well as when we had a question during our stay. Would recommend and rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip with family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay during a ski vacation to Okemo. The lake house made our stay that much more enjoyable with a beautiful lake front location and amazing amenities! The house was clean and beautifully furnished. Would highly recommend this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

George E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plymouth AT

Very new and very neat. We are section hikers (AT), needing a central location. They’re showers for 3 people. Can’t beat that! Heat works well!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ankur A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Getaway

We made a quick fall getaway to take in the colors. The property is beautiful, the house is spotless and had everything we could ever need. Jesse is a great host and was quick to respond to our queries. We would highly recommend her place and would consider a trip back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay

Love the secluded location. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable, modern lakefront property

Very clean, roomy house. High-end appliances, furniture, and finishes. Would be even better with more outdoor seating and a better-stocked pantry
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday weekend

This home had everything we needed to cook all our meals, enjoy the beautiful nature, have fun and relax. Highlights were being able to kayak easily from the house and play ping pong! The linens and kitchen supplies were too notch. We loved our time here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis M., Falling Waters, W.Va.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect experience

We have rented places using VRBO for 20 years and this place was one of our best choices. Jesse was fantastic to work. The house was clean, comfortable and nicely organized. It suited us perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023