Our family absolutely loved this house and all of the room as well as location. The trampoline and raft on the water were an added bonus. Many of us fished or swam in the beautiful lake. The owner was very responsive.
We stayed with family for a graduation at Dartmouth College. The three bathroom made it easy for everyone to get ready at same time for ceremony. There was plenty of bedrooms and hang out space for us all to hang out together. Everything clean and well stocked! Very satisfied. This propert is a recommend.
We had an absolute wonderful time. It has become a yearly tradition to spend a family weekend at Black Bear Lodge. Everyone loves the house, the location and our host Andy is wonderful communicating.
I canât say enough good things about this house. It was well stocked, had lots of towels and kitchen amenities. The house was quiet even though itâs near a campground and the road. The view from the second floor was beautiful and we loved the outside deck. We loved the large wooden table near the kitchen. We hope to stay there again!!
This was our second year staying at The Black Bear Lodge with our large extended family and we had an amazing time. There is plenty of room for all of us and Adam is very responsive and accommodating. The kids loved the addition of the diving float!
Needed a large house for family and friends for graduation weekend. As it turned out it was just my wife and myself, most of the time. Great location on the lake and nice open layout of house for entertaining or larger groups (5 bedrooms). But also nice place just for a couple that likes room.
The house was beautiful. There so much room and we loved that it has three floors with bathrooms on
Our family had such a great time. We did some boating and kayaking and the kids were swimming.. we all walked down the street to get ice cream. It was such a great time. There are stores near by so thatâs very convenient. Andy was amazing to deal with. He always responded to txs or emails and he was very helpful.
I would definitely recommend this house for a get away!!!!
Margo Douston
This house is great! We had four families together for a weekend, (seven adults and six kids), and there was plenty of space. Some houses have enough beds but you end up on top of each other, this was NOT the case here. There are two different living room type areas, a kitchen table that legitimately fits at least ten, and sufficient parking for multiple cars. The house is clean and in good condition. The outdoor space is lovely and the kayaks are a great bonus. The only negative I would note is that it is right on a relatively busy road, so the two bedrooms that face that side have some road noise. (It may not bother some people - I'm a light sleeper and ear plugs took care of it). I would definitely stay here again.
We just wrapped up our second year staying at this incredible home, and we couldnât be happier! With 14 family members, finding a place that fits us all comfortably is a challenge, but this home nails it. The house is thoughtfully designed, making it feel spacious yet cozy.
The lake views are absolutely stunningâour mornings started with coffee on the deck, watching the kids play in the water, and our evenings ended with the most picturesque sunsets. It truly is a slice of paradise.
The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need and then some. From the fully stocked kitchen to the ample entertainment options, we never found ourselves lacking anything. Itâs clear that a lot of care has been put into making guests feel at home.
A special shoutout to Andy, the owner, who is just incredible. Communication with him is a breeze, and he genuinely goes above and beyond to ensure we have everything we need for a perfect stay. His attention to detail and dedication to his guestsâ comfort are unmatched.
This place has become a cherished spot for our family to make memories. We adore every moment spent here and canât wait to come back again next year. If youâre looking for a place that feels like a home away from home with a stunning lake backdrop and a host who truly cares, this is it!
We are longtime Home Away users so this review means something... and we are very critical people! This beautiful and well endowed home on the ever beautiful Lake Mascoma is the place of your dreams. It will easily hold eight adults and four children... and if you share bedrooms, 12 adults and six children. It has ping pong, two huge wall TV's, an immense kitchen/game table, a 2nd level large & lovely wraparound deck, a ground level patio, and a nice grass backyard that leads right down to the lake- just 50' away. Lake Mascoma is crystal clear & clean, we've been coming to it for years. You've got your own private 30' long dock, 60' beyond the dock is a brand new private swim float with diving board... and a plethora of kayaks! Did I mention a glassed-in viewing-sitting room on the 2nd floor (what a view!), a huge and comfortable living room, a magnificent well equipped kitchen, a huge walk out 1st floor entertainment area with ping pong, and another huge TV, with very comfortable seating for ten. There is a big stainless steel BBQ and a fabulous smoker, too! Two bedrooms on the 3rd floor are huge with two queen beds in each. Another bedroom, also huge, had one queen bed. Another bedroom, smaller, had a double bed. And the fourth bedroom has four bunk beds. All are delightful and very comfortable. The three bathrooms are very nice, too! The owners were friendly, professional and very responsive & helpful, too! If this place is available, grab it!
Had a great visit with my family of 8 adults. Location is close to Woodstock and Quechee Vermont and Hanover New Hamphire. Lots of pretty fall foliage.
We went for a family vacation and weâre lucky enough to stay in this home. It was perfect with everything needed for a home away from home. The lake swim up dock was a welcome and incredibly fun addition. This is a perfect home for fun with family and friends. There is more than enough sleeping accommodations. Grateful for the time spent there with the fam.
Our family has been going to different homes for our annual glamping trips for years, this house is one of the best. Plenty of space, the kitchen is well stocked, the entire house was very clean. The lake is beautiful. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Gorgeous home with spectacular views. Our family of 12 had plenty of space. The kitchen is well-stocked, the bedrooms are roomy, and the pingpong table was a bonus for extra fun! The living room window, floor to ceiling, is a stunning view. The kids loved the dock and diving board out on the floating dock. For those with kids, bring water shoes, as it's a bit rocky at the shoreline. The water is also shallow for quite a bit, which is great for little ones. The owner was very receptive and addressed a couple of minor concerns in a timely manner. The house is close to the road, but soundscapes solved the night traffic problem. The yard slopes from the house down to the water so don't bring bocce! Bring your own ping pong paddles to ensure quality play. We had a great week and will rent again once our new grandbaby can jump off that dock!
This is our 2nd time renting this beautiful home for our annual family vacation weekend. It is so clean and spacious. The perfect place for us to celebrate family. My family wants to return next year as they enjoy the home and location so much.
We were a family of 8 adults and 7 children (ages 2-16) with plenty of room to both gather and spend quiet time. Kids were swimming as early as 9am and enjoyed swimming to the raft with diving board. We explored the lake using the kayaks, had many ping pong games downstairs, and enjoyed the lake views from the back deck or conversation area. Beds were comfortable. Perfect for our family vacation! Canât wait to return!
This home is awesome! The kitchen area has everything you will need and then some, every pot and pan, every cooking utensil, you cannot use everything here within your stay. 5 Bedrooms so plenty of room. We were here for the Ledyard Classic Hockey Tournament at Dartmouth U-- if you are every here for anything at Dartmouth-- this location is really nice as it is only 15 minutes away. The lake view is spectacular! Communication with the owner is A-ONE! Do Not hesitate to rent out this home- you definitely will be amazed! Five Stars on this one.. Mark Catalano
This house was really great. Plenty of space for the seven of us, and right on a really nice and clean lake. Is just a quick walk to a great restaurant and only a few minutes drive to local stores. The owner was responsive and helpful. Would love to return!
Beautiful home with gorgeous views of the lake. Great space for kids to hang out in the lower level with ping pong and TV. Open kitchen/dining room/living room. Our group of 15 loved it - had enough space to be by ourselves, but also come together as a large group. We found a wonderful rails to trails hike about a mile away that we biked, hiked, ran on. Close to shopping/amenities, but could also just spend the whole day at the house enjoying views/water/kayaking and being together.
My family purchased this home in the hopes of it being our permanent place to host our annual ski trips and summer trips. We hope you do the same and get to enjoy it as much as we would!
It has become an annual tradition that my family host a ski trip and every year we are renting a place on Homeaway. We figure it was time to invest in a home where we had the best of both worlds where we can ski in the winter and swim in the summer.
Mascoma Lake was a great option for us because it has no motor boat restrictions and we wanted the freedom of bringing in motor boats if we ever desired.