Shadow Lakehouse, a vacation home rental in Vermont

A Minimalist Lake House in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

With its Scandinavian design influences and minimalist Japanese aesthetics, this lakefront house in the woods of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom overlooks Shadow Lake from its windowed façade and generous wraparound deck.

Tucked into the trees, the 1,760-square-foot space sleeps four in two bedrooms with king-sized beds and offers two full bathrooms with walk-in showers and a powder room. The kitchen is fully equipped, and there’s an open-plan living/dining area, with interiors inspired by 1970s Japanese listing bars and Scandi minimalism, with a retro Seventies and Eighties style. The monochromatic, simple design lets the landscape’s colors and textures take the lead and offers immersion in Vermont’s natural beauty. A fireplace anchors the living area, and in-floor heating keeps life extra cozy in the colder months.

Additional information

The property is pet friendly. All bookings include free access to Calfornia-based digital studio “O-p-e-n” for added relaxation. Hi speed internet and Starlink (120+ mbps) are available. Hair and body care products by Grown Alchemist are provided.

Around

Shadow Lake in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is a geographic mecca of mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, rolling hills and farmland. The region moves at its own distinctive pace, attuned to the rhythms of slow living, farm-to-table eating, local seasonal food and drink production, and year-round outdoor recreation.

In winter, deep snow draws snowshoers to trails and forests, and skiers and boarders to Jay Peak and Burke Mountain. Summer finds hikers and bikers exploring the kingdom trails that wind through forests and farmland, with some of the country’s top mountain biking. Waters in the region offer canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing, and there’s ample opportunity for a round or two of golf or tennis.

A small-batch food scene focuses on farm-produced cheeses, organic seasonal produce and artisan-crafted local beers. The big US cities of Boston and NYC are 3.5 and 6.5 hours respectively by car, with Montreal, Canada, and Burlington, Vermont, the closest urban areas.