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Westmore Forest Cabin

100%

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6 reviews

· Westmore, Orleans, Vermont · 14 acres

Hosted by Amy M.

Cabin

· 4 guests max

After driving the shoreline road of Lake Willoughby, the road to access the land is a steady climb to ..... feet. Stop and look behind you and you'll see the Western view of successive mountain ridges and Lake Willoughby. The immediate land and surround has been in the Cole family for generations and we are honored to be the next stewards of this parcel. We look forward to sharing the beauty of this area and this space with you. Learn more about this land: The cabin is located 3 miles and 1,700 feet up from Lake Willoughby in the Town of Westmore. We invite you to stay! Looking behind as you drive up Coles Mountain to the land, you see views of Lake Willoughby and rolling mountains heading out to the horizon in the west. Majestic. Once you have traveled 3 miles and gone up 1,700 feet from Lake Willoughby, you cross a land bridge over a stream and enter a private clearing ringed with tress and forest. This is an old orchard in the forest with an off-grid cabin. Cozy surroundings. Though you may hear others on surrounding properties, you don't see them. Cross another stream and the land goes back another 10 acres into deep forest. Magical. Outdoor activities throughout the area include hiking, skiing and mountain biking at Burke Mountain, Kingdom Trails Association, Craftsbury Outdoor Center and local Vermont State Parks, as well as kayaking, swimming, and fishing on Lake Willoughby. Watch the sunset at Sentinel Rock. As noted on the Vermont Department of Health's website, "Vermont has reached Step 4 of the Vermont Forward Plan. Except for international travel, travel no longer requires testing or quarantine. Masks are still required on public transportation, including school buses. CDC recommends delaying travel until you are fully vaccinated because travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19." The cabin is located 3 miles and 1,700 feet up from Lake Willoughby in the Town of Westmore. We invite you to stay! Looking behind as you drive up Coles Mountain to the land, you see views of Lake Willoughby and rolling mountains heading out to the horizon in the west. Majestic. Once you have traveled up Coles Mountain, you cross a land bridge over a stream and enter a private clearing ringed with tress and forest. This is an old orchard in the forest with an off-grid cabin. Cozy surroundings with a chairs at the pit, a picnic table, and propane grill with side burner. Water is gravity fed. Though you may hear others on surrounding properties, you don't see them. Cross another stream and the land goes back another 10 acres into deep forest. Magical. Outdoor activities throughout the area include hiking, mountain biking at Burke Mountain and Kingdom Trails Association, local Vermont State Parks, as well as kayaking, swimming, and fishing on Lake Willoughby. Round out your day watching the sunset over mountains rolling out to the west at Sentinel Rock.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit, wood burning fireplace, private. You'll want to bring wood and newspaper with you. Please don't chop down any trees or fenceposts/boundary markers or put hot items on the grass (like cooking pots/pans). Please don't burn cans or trash or throw cigarette butts into the fire or around the property. Thanks!

Toilet available

Composting toilet. Outhouse with Composting Toilet

No pets

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs. You may want to bring additional drinking/cooking water with you.

Bins available

Trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, bbq, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station. Please be sure to wash and put away any dishes and cookware you may use and hang up any towels as well.

Picnic table present

We have a picnic table, Adirondack chairs and a bench around the fire pit.

No showers

Bathe in river or stream. Typically, we heat up water from the streams. There is a Coleman outside solar shower.

No wifi

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 3 nights

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Firewood bundlegood

$7.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Icegood

$4.00

We'll leave it in the cooler.

Dozen eggsgood

$5.00

A combination of duck and chicken eggs, our own.

Reviews

100% Recommend9 Ratings · 6 reviews

Katie B.

2 reviews

Recommends

· July 2024

Sweet cabin, close to Willoughby

Amy's cabin is a fantastic place to stay! The cabin is clean, private, and is in close proximity to Lake Willoughby, Crystal Lake, and Island Pond. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and look forward to returning to Amy's cabin during a future visit to the NEK.

Maggie W.

9 reviews

Recommends

· August 2020

Amy’s camp is a piece of paradise in the remote mountains of the Northeast Kingdom. The cabin is beautiful and the location is private and peaceful. It is everything an escape should be! Thanks so much Amy & family.

Patrick R.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2020

Our stay at the cabin was the perfect gateway to the wonders of the NEK and the majesty of Lake Willoughby. Amy is the definition of a consummate hostess! Thank you!

Laurie F.

5 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2019

A slice of Heaven

What an awesome sweet place. We only wish we had booked it for more days. We will be back.

David C.

4 reviews

Recommends

· December 2018

A unique Hipcamp experience. Very cozy and private. Loved the location and thoughtfulness that went into making the cabin feel like home. Everything you need is provided and Amy was a great host with excellent communication.

Julien Pierre L.

6 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2018

What a beautiful and relaxing spot, we were able to enjoy it under rain and sun. We used our camping mattresses and were able to sleep 2, one on the top floor and one on the groud floor. The cabin is very welcoming and has most of what you need to cook, relax and enjoy life. We really enjoyed it and would go back again. Thanks for sharing this with us!

Location

Westmore , Orleans, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking