Timeless Gatherings & Endless Adventures

A Tradition 
Built on the Water

Timeless Gatherings & Endless Adventures

A Tradition 
Built on the Water

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SHARED MOMENTS | PRIVATE RETREATS

Since the 1940s, Lake Salem Cottages has been the perfect setting for families and groups to reconnect. Four historic cottages along a private shoreline create the ideal balance - separate spaces for privacy, connected beaches for togetherness. With sandy shores, gentle waters, and the simple rhythms of lakeside living, your group will create memories that span generations.
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ROOTED IN TRADITION | BUILT FOR ADVENTURE

Property Highlights

Nestled on a unique peninsula between two pristine Vermont lakes, Lake Salem Cottages offers the ultimate group getaway.
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Private Beaches: Over 100 feet of sandy shoreline at every cottage, perfect for swimming, fishing, and stargazing.
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Boats Included: Each cottage comes with a 12’ aluminum fishing boat ready for river or lake exploring
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Screened Porches: Dine, nap, and gather while soaking in the sounds of the lake and the breeze.
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Pet-Friendly Stays: Bring the whole crew — pups included — for days on the water and nights by the fire.
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Cozy Living Spaces: Wood stoves, rustic beams, and big lake views make every cottage a true home base.

WHERE STORIES BEGIN | LAKE LIFE UNFILTERED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Salem Cottages can comfortably accommodate up to 24 guests across all four cottages. Each cottage has its own unique layout, each accommodating up to six guests. This makes our property perfect for family reunions, multi-generational gatherings, or friends' retreats where everyone can have their own space while enjoying communal lake activities.

You'll need to bring your own bed linens, bath towels, beach towels, and kitchen linens (including pot holders). All cottages have pillows and blankets provided. We recommend bringing trash bags, charcoal and starter fluid for the grills, sunscreen, sand toys for children, and a flashlight. Since the cottages use lake water for plumbing, there's fresh spring water available from taps outside each cottage for drinking and cooking. If you're planning to use the boats, remember that Vermont law requires life vests for everyone—we provide some, but you may want to bring properly sized ones for children.

Absolutely! The shallow shoreline extends about 50 feet into the lake, making it exceptionally safe for children to play. Many families love this feature as it allows young ones to wade and splash while remaining in very shallow water. The sandy beaches are perfect for building sandcastles, and the sleeping lofts in several cottages are always a hit with kids. Multiple generations of families have created cherished childhood memories here, and we frequently see the same families return year after year as their children grow.

On the property, you can enjoy swimming, fishing (the lake is stocked with bass, walleye, and salmon), boating with the provided aluminum boats, beach games, and relaxing on your private dock or screened porch. The Northeast Kingdom offers numerous attractions within a short drive, including championship golf courses, hiking trails, beautiful mountain areas like Jay Peak, Burke, and Owls Head (which become ski areas in winter), and additional lakes to explore. For day trips, Montreal is less than two hours away, and the nearby towns of Newport and Derby Line offer restaurants, grocery stores, and local attractions.

Rentals run from Saturday to Saturday throughout our season (June through September). We have a longstanding policy that current renters have first right of renewal for the following year, which we honor through January 1st. After that date, any open weeks become available to new guests. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your reservation, with full payment due by May 1st. We also require a $200 refundable damage deposit. Check-out is by 10am on Saturday, and check-in is after 4pm to allow our cleaning crew time to prepare the cottages.

We don't provide internet service or television in the cottages, as Lake Salem Cottages is designed as a place to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature and each other. Many guests find this "digital detox" to be one of the most valuable aspects of their stay. For those who need occasional connectivity, cell phone reception varies by carrier, and personal hotspots generally work well. The cottages do have radios, puzzles, and plenty of space for board games and card games that you might bring along.

What Our Guests Are Saying

"Fabulous week at Lake Salem with my family. We saw 3 loons, 2 eagles, 1 bobcat and 3 deer. Our days were filled with swimming, fishing, floating, boating, reading, drawing, and board games. We made our tradition outing to Evansville Trading Post, The last night we were here my family and friends came by for a pot luck dinner. The night ended with a bang, some laughter and good bye tears. Until we return, smiles, peace and blessings."
- The Lundins Family

"Great weather, no rain at all, good fishing, the dogs enjoyed the water. We saw a bald eagle having breakfast on the sand bar, great blue herons and many geese. 2012 marks my 50th year here at Lake Salem Cottages. We love it here!"
- The Fullers

"We had a wonderful week here at Lake Salem again this year. We enjoyed some nice sunny days with lots of swimming. The fireworks around the Lake on the 4th were fantastic!"
- The Denault Family, Montreal

"This was our first visit to Lake Salem and we had a great time. Beautiful sunsets and delicious breakfasts at the Brown Cow. We hope to be back next year"
- The Badour Family, Montreal

"Our fouth summer here but our first with all five kids!!!. Alison(8), Anne(6), Claire (4), Christian (2) and Darcy (2) had lots of fun swimming, playing in the sand and going for rides in the rowboat. Sunny all 7 days. See you next summer"
- The Bender-Vicents

"We had a fantastic vacation here at Lake Salem. The weather was perfect. The sky was full of huge billowing clouds over the lake-spectacular. The evenings brought a parade of beautiful sunsets. Our cabin was a cozy home away from home to return as we explored the scenic areas of this great Northeast Kingdom. We successfully rowed across the lake and back two times. I loved the rowing. We all loved the boat rides, the Play at the Opera House in Derby Line, feeding the ducks, seeing great wildlife, herons, loons, geese, sand piper, and fish. The accommodations were great. We had everything here we needed. Lake Willoughby, Seymour Lake and Island Pond are great lakes to visit too.
PS. Eastside and Jennifer's Restaurant were fantastic"
- Mayo-Bursson-Hodsdon, Windsor, VT, Gill, MA and Bellows Falls, VT

"We are so happy to be at Lake Salem again! Steve caught and released lost of fish including a trophy size small mouth bass. Once again, he used a fly rod and flies for most. We saw a lot of wonderful wildlife: loons, herons and the cute ducks. We were thrilled to see a bald eagle twice. Most days were spent on the water. We did find time to attend Derby Line Day, which was a lot of fun. We also visited the farmers market in Newport, St Johnsbury and Island Pond for delicious fresh veggies and blueberries. We are leaving rested and refreshed. We're looking forward to returning next year."
- Barbara and Steve Mosely, Ainsboro Cottage, Trenton, NJ

"Vermont is so beautiful!! I love the mountains and the trees here. It is really relaxing. This vacation was just what we needed to break away from the busy New Jersey life we’re used to. We did a lot of fishing and caught some pretty big small mouth bass. The best place to catch them is in the river. Also special thanks to Lewis. He was very nice and always helpful. "
- Erica, Chris, Chris and Particia Black, Lothrop Cottage, New Jersey

"We have had a very relaxing two weeks - cozy nights in front of the fire and nice days sitting in the sun or playing in the lake. Some highlights:
· A big heron tug war all across the sand bar
· A fabulous show at Bread and Pupper in Glover
· The best saba fresca I have ever had from Red Sky Trading Co Glover
·The most gorgeous sunset I have ever seen. Oh to be a painter or photographer. Streaks of white, blue, purple and pink across the sky and reflected on the lake
· A wonderful bonfire to sit in front of while picking out constellations in the amazingly clear sky
Hmmm, have I got them all? I doubt it. Every day was great"
- Catherine Cuddihy and guests, Silver Acre Cottage, Medford, MA
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