Summer vacation in Vermont

Submitted by HortonSquare t3_zszlwi in vermont

Hi Everyone. I am a PA native and am very interested in taking a trip to Vermont with my wife and kids this summer. Any good recommendations for a good place to go in the southern portion of the state? Asking for the southern because of driving time. Open to any ideas but I was thinking about renting an AirBnB or something similar on a lake. Thanks!

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Beardly_Smith t1_j1c35ds wrote

Don't get an AirBnB, not only are they not worth the expense but they are ruining housing in Vermont

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HortonSquare OP t1_j1d6q2e wrote

I would prefer not to use air bnb either. Any suggestions for how to find a place to rent other than them?

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merikus t1_j1b8cvw wrote

The Vermont State Parks system rent out cabins in various parks. You can find out more information about reservations here: https://vtstateparks.com/cabins.html

They fill up fast but there still seems to be availability if you’re interested.

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HortonSquare OP t1_j1ba27y wrote

Thank you so much!! Really appreciate you sending me the link. Hope you and your family enjoy the holidays

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advamputee t1_j1eize1 wrote

Some friends and I have done one of the tent spots at Half Moon Lake State Park for a few years now. Nice covered platform with 3 walls, and plenty of room around the camp to pitch tents / awnings. They also have a few cabins, but they get reserved quickly.

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_j1awlyt wrote

I’m guessing more water front Air BnBs a bit further north around Lake St Catherine.

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HortonSquare OP t1_j1b1urn wrote

Thank you very much for your reply. I appreciate the information

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Stinkynelson t1_j1ayi4b wrote

Ludlow has beautiful lakes, great hikes, shopping nearby (Woodstock), the VIN (also in Woodstock).

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HortonSquare OP t1_j1b2170 wrote

Thanks a lot! I’ll look it up! Appreciate the help

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HortonSquare OP t1_j1b1y7l wrote

This sounds perfect!! Thanks so much!

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CANiEATthatNow t1_j1awems wrote

Maybe in the Wilmington area around Harriman lake/Reservoir. There could be some places.

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_j1b170v wrote

The waterfront looks kind of undeveloped, no?

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CANiEATthatNow t1_j1nbpif wrote

It’s super busy all summer. Water is amazing!!

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_j1nczjr wrote

The question wasn’t whether it’s busy though. It was asking if there are lots of waterfront rentals, no?

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CANiEATthatNow t1_j1ngfwd wrote

From what I gather Vermont is full of seasonal rentals! I’m just saying that I’m this particular part of Vermont is nice,The lake is nice… Probably not going to find houses directly on this lake, but around town definitely.

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tre1001 t1_j1bpt24 wrote

The green mountain national forest is the most beautiful place on earth! You can stay for 2 weeks for free!

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HortonSquare OP t1_j1d6vfb wrote

The pics I have seen are one of the main reasons I want to go to Vermont. It’s beautiful. This is a test to see if we want to buy a house permanently one day. Thanks for the advice!

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Pristine_Tension8399 t1_j1e0wcg wrote

Lake Bomoseen KOA has camping cabins. Stayed there before. It’s nice. Camp Plymouth state park has cabins as well, right near echo lake, which is lovely.

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MYrobouros t1_j1bmxmb wrote

I'm biased but I'd go to Jamaica State Park, and maybe Ascutney while you're here. Make sure you eat at Brownsville Butcher and Pantry if you get the chance.

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