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Escape to Eden for vacation, retreats, reunions or weddings

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The manor at Loch Ne'amh
View from the meadow to the back of the house
Sunrise on Lake Eden
Living room with fireplace and French doors to upper patio
Kitchen fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11423.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Eden, VT
  • Lake Eden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Smugglers Notch
  • Jay Peak Ski Resort
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Galloway Room

1 King Bed

Highland Bunk Room

1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

St. Andrews Room

1 Queen Bed

Thistle Room

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Community Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Galloway Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Thistle Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Escape to Eden for vacation, retreats, reunions or weddings

This luxury year-round home sits on beautiful Lake Eden. Just 25 minutes north of renowned Stowe Village, you can enjoy all the seasons and seasonal activities. Inspired by 17th Century Scottish manors, and featured in Stowe Magazine (Fall/Winter 2017, page 198), this unique home features two mirror fireplaces (one in the kitchen and one in the living room), lake views from every room, a full kitchen with 48" commercial-grade range and all the appliances, generous bathrooms and room for 11 comfortably. There are two master king bedrooms ensuite, a queen bedroom, and bunk room consisting of one queen and three twin beds. TVs in the family room and all bedrooms (except the bunk room) have Dish TV with access to Amazon Prime, Hulu and Netflix. The walk-out lower level features a large HDTV, game table and French doors to the outside kitchen with seating for 6 diners as well as a fire pit perfect for s'mores and scary stories. The outdoor kitchen consists of a 36" grill, 2 burner side burners, fridge and built-in ice chest.

Enjoy a salt water hot tub under the stars after a kayak or canoe outing on the lake or a full day of skiing at one of the three nearby ski resorts. The home includes winter and summer toys for use on the water and in the generous meadow on secluded 7.5 acres.

Located in north-central Vermont, the property has convenient access to Stowe, Jay Peak, Mount Norris, the Long Trail and Canada.

Jay Peak and Stowe each offer great indoor activities such as bowling (Stowe), indoor water park (Jay). But outdoors is where you'll want to be for fishing rainbow trout and smallmouth bass, swimming and water sports on Lake Eden, a notably clean lake with clear inviting water temps. Summer fun ranges from watching the loons who nest on the lake and enjoying the duck families who nest just adjacent to our dock, to hiking nearby Mount Norris, the Moss Glen Falls and the Long Trail, which passes close to Eden off of Rte 118. Horseback riding at LaJoie Stables in nearby Jeffersonville is another fun outdoor option.

Fall brings us an amazing and renowned color foliage, apple cider, and fall festivals. This is a perfect time for antiquing and casual shopping.

Winter offers snowshoeing, downhill and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling on the VAST system that runs through the state. With three ski resorts to choose from, you can make a day of skiing, dining and exploring those communities.

Thinking of a private destination wedding? Consider the opportunity to rent the home for the wedding party and the pleasure of a garden wedding in a lovely setting WITHOUT all the tourists and hotel guests found at most resorts. Catering access and electrical outlets make the meadow a perfect spot for a tent, arbor or other feature - we can help with vendor contacts and specifics.

Fly into Burlington, VT or Montreal and arrive in 90 minutes at this magical retreat.











Property manager

Anne Ford

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House contains antiques - pls supervise children
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No bachelor/bachelorette parties. See House Rules
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Week-long reservations run Sunday to Saturday
Guests to read and accept additional house rules (attached) as condition of rental and are aware that a full Guest Guide is at the property.
Guests who rent for Weddings, Reunions or Group Events must read and accept the terms of the House Rules Addendum as a condition of rental.

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 family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: No bachelor/bachelorette parties. See House Rules
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

About the area

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Eden, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Eden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jay Peak Ski Resort - 38 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Jay Peak - 39 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Smugglers' Notch Ski Area - 43 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 49 min drive - 49.5 km

Getting around

  • Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa's Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Bills - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Northern Fire & Slice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pizza & Subs & More - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pizza & Subs - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Eden for vacation, retreats, reunions or weddings pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Eden for vacation, retreats, reunions or weddings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Eden for vacation, retreats, reunions or weddings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Eden for vacation, retreats, reunions or weddings located?

Situated on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Eden and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Green River Reservoir State Park. Belvidere Pond and Lowell Community Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Beautiful Home

Anne’s home is gorgeous. The finishings are tasteful and luxurious. The kitchen is outfitted with everything you could need to prepare a big meal, including a huge stove with a flat top. Overall, the stay was perfect for a trip to Jay Peak, which is just about 30 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

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

Favorite Vermont house

This is our second timing staying at this property and would highly recommend it! The property is peaceful and relaxing but also a close drive to the hustle and bustle of Jay Peak, Stowe and Smugglers Notch! Perfect spot for a beautiful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

beautiful house

great vacation spot for skiers who like options: Jay Peak , Stowe, Craftsbury all within 30 min
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

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

Best ski getaway

Everything about this house is gorgeous! Anne has impeccable taste! I can’t wait to book this place again for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Fantastic Winter Getaway

We stayed for 3 nights in February of 2019. Couldn’t ask for a better spot. The amenities are fantastic. We felt at home the entire time. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Another Wonderful Stay!

I rented this property four years ago and again in January 2024. The property was as beautiful and well cared for this visit as it was four years ago. The property is large, comfortable and well stocked. Our group of friends loved our stay and hope to visit again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

L D.

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

Wonderful weekend

We had a wonderful weekend. The house is beautiful and everything was of high quality and perfectly maintained. There was nothing we needed or wanted that we didnt find. The setting was equally nice and very private. We hope to come back again! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann S., US, Pennsylvania

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

Awesome house

This house is absolutely my favorite from all the VRBO houses we have stayed in so far. The pictures are acurate, the house is stunning, clean, well stocked and beautiful location at the lake. Hot tub was perfect, fire place is great and the views from any room are amazing! Perfect location for those who love to ski, several ski mountains within 30min. We are hoping we can come back during the summer to enjoy the lake. Communication with host Anne was perfect, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful house with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Wonderful Retreat

We had a wonderful stay here during the 2024 Eclipse. We were 11 people total, and we were all comfortable. The house has everything you need and more. If you like to cook, the kitchen has it all. There House Guide was organized so that there was not much guessing to find anything. The owners are quick to respond should any questions arise. I will recommend this place to friends looking to get away. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

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

Amazing home

The pictures of this house, as wonderful as they are, cannot do it justice. We found every inch of this house to be comfortable, beautiful, and welcoming. Your attention to detail was amazing. The beds were phenomenally comfortable. The kitchen was well thought out and very user-friendly. While I do not like pools and hot tub’s, that’s because of the chlorine smell, the salt, water, hot tub, however was exactly what my knees needed after the day on the slopes! Thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl G.

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

This truly is EDEN

This property is absolutely stunning, inside and out. The home is immaculate, the furnishings are lovely and comfortable, and the grounds are beautiful. Two fireplaces, cozy beds, and lovely views out every window make this gracious place truly warm and welcoming! We hope to make EDEN an annual destination.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Perfect ski getaway vacation!

Gorgeous, clean home that has everything you could ask for. No detail is overlooked. Fully stocked kitchen and firewood for the huge in-kitchen fireplace. Owners very attentive and responsive to any and all questions. Highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a quiet getaway that is only 30 minutes to Jay Peak and Stowe. Great fun and plenty of room for 8 to 10 people. Thanks for a great vaca!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Ski Trip

Awesome place to stay, very private and luxurious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanna B.

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

Beautiful tasteful place

My friends and I enjoyed a weekend at Stowe Mtn, and we were so lucky to have found Anne’s place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Simply Gorgeous

The property was amazing! It totally made our trip. The house itself was beautifully built, super clean with every amenity you need. The beds were very comfortable, linens luxurious. We sat by the outdoor fire pit overlooking Eden Lake while the kids went sledding Just a few feet away. There is a great mud room and laundry station for ease of use. You should bring in food as it is a little far to run out. We would stop by the butcher in Stowe on the way home from the mountain to bbq. Just an FYI Stowe mountain is about 45 minutes away, town 30 minutes, but honestly wasn’t a big deal. The property’s in a league all its own. I imagine summer would be amazing also.

8/10 Good

Kristen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Nice home, pretty setting, well stocked

The house is nice and well equipped. Beds were nice and comfy, rooms had lovely views. Kitchen was very nice. Enjoyed the fireplace and hot tub. The area is very remote, with the closest grocery store about 25-30 min away. Make sure to plan ahead, we did and it was perfect. There’s no delivery restaurants nearby either. The owners have great sleds for kids to use. Even the driveway was nice for little kids to sled. My kids really enjoyed getting a change of scenery. It was also nice you could pull into the garage as it was very cold there. The house could use a good dusting. I am sensitive to dust, but there’s a lot of dust in corners, on shelves, etc. this may not bother most people. Maybe dusting is done periodically with the rental vacation home model. the kitchen needed wiped down when I arrived, there was someone else’s used stick of butter on the counter, but it was minor. I wish someone would have shoveled better to the hot tub, but they did provide shovels. My only real complaint was the check out. After I arrived home and checked email I received two messages from the owner. First was saying we stained their sheets and they had to be washed and we may be charged. And that two blankets were missing. Then a few hours later another message saying the sheets were washed and now they’re clean so she was good but wanted to know where her missing blankets were or we would be charged. It made me a little uneasy as I had assumed bedding would always be washed. Luckily my son remembered seeing these red blankets in a drawer downstairs. But it made me a little uneasy thinking I could be at the mercy of whatever an owner deems as missing. You may want to document your stay and take time to do a full inventory. Overall, if you’re looking for a nice home, remote location with beautiful views and comfy amenities, this will likely be a nice spot for you. Owner was responsive when we were looking for fire wood and responded very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Enjoyed 100%

Great place to be if you want to ski Jay Peak and Stowe! Everyone in the family enjoyed the location, house and privacy. House is well equipped and clean. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

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

Ski Weekend

Our group of 9 was extremely impressed with this immaculate house and property. There was plenty of space and everything was clean, accessible, well-stocked, and as pictured. We enjoyed the post-ski perks of the fireplaces and hottub. The view of Lake Eden was beautiful in the snow, but the lack of blinds made for very early, bright mornings. Nevertheless, I highly recommend and hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Great Country Home!

Stayed in Vermont in the dead of winter, but the house couldn't have been warmer. Host was very communicative and helped us get in when the keypad froze in negative farenheit temps. House is extraordinarily well appointed and there are guides for virtually everything you could imagine needing right there in the house. Absolutely recommend this house for value, it should cost more per night than it does. In the meantime, treat yourself to a bargain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elise C.

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

Being inside never felt this good!

We love to be outside but this place makes you pretty excited to get home. It’s beautifully designed, beautifully decorated, and expertly managed. Bedrooms are more spacious than they seem online and beds are very comfortable. Kitchen has an amazing range/oven and every tool you’ll think you’ll need. Fireplaces make winter evenings so cozy but this house doesn’t really get too cold due to the radiant heat. We had a great time at Jay Peak, Stowe, and Craftsbury Commons and walking over icy Eden Lake!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

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

Wonderful winter retreat!

We had a fantastic long weekend getaway at Anne’s home. The fireplace and jacuzzi under the snow are fabulous. The house is spotless clean with everything you could need. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Breath of Fresh Air

Our time at this home was a breath of fresh! The house is immaculate, clean, has everything you need, warm, and cozy. We spent our days sitting by the fire, drinking coffee, looking out the window at the beautiful lake and fall colors. Kids absolutely love playing in the field next to the home, making stores, and sitting in the hot tub. By far the most wonderful host we have ever had. Easy to communicate with, so kind, and willing to help with any needs. I know we will be back. :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

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

Beautiful Country Home on a Lake

We had a delightful stay in this lovely country manor. Everything was very clean and welcoming. Communication with the owner was great. We particularly enjoyed the well-equipped, big country kitchen, the private outdoor hot tub, the cozy stone fireplaces in the kitchen and the living room, and the wonderful views of the lake. A wonderful getaway for every season of the year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre H.

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

Winter family week

Great house for a weeklong holiday with the family! Superb house in a beautiful lakeside setting. Well located, about 30 mins drive to 3 mountains and cross country skiing. Lots of outdoors stuff to do all year long. Very nice owners and super clean. Want to repeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Anne Ford

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Why they chose this property

There's something very special about Vermont. Its beautiful, uncluttered environment and its resemblance to Scotland made it the obvious choice to build the unique home we wanted. Family summers spent on a lake meant we needed to find a similar setting so that the enjoyment of the water and the grounds could be experienced from the home as well as outdoors.

What makes this property unique

Having designed and built this home, we incorporated all our ideas into something that could be comfortably enjoyed by a large family gathering without feeling cramped. Our goal was to make it inviting for couples, groups and families. Truly 5-star vacationing at less than hotel prices per couple.

Languages:

English