The Groovy Lake House

Entire home in Panton, Vermont

  1. 10 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Kara
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

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Groovy Lake House is not a generic rental — it’s a preserved 1974 Vermont time capsule for mid-century modern lovers, 70s kids-at-heart, writers, birdwatchers, and anyone chasing the slower, dreamier side of New England. Set on 8 private acres in the Lake Champlain countryside, it’s a soulful rural retreat with retro charm, quiet corners, country roads, birdsong, and nostalgic magic you can’t buy new. Expect old-house quirks, bugs, cow-country smells, birds, bees, and imperfect retro soul.

The space
Groovy Lake House sits on 8 private acres in the Lake Champlain countryside and was built in 1974 with much of its original soul still intact. This is a spacious, funky, multi-level Vermont retreat with room to gather, read, write, play games, birdwatch, daydream, and settle into the slower side of New England.

Inside, you’ll find two queen bedrooms upstairs, two upstairs bathrooms, a cozy den for reading or writing, multiple lounge spaces, a sunroom, patios, and a renovated finished basement with retro games, including Atari and 4-player Pong arcade-style fun. Downstairs also has four single beds plus two extra trundles if needed, making the house flexible for families, friends, retreats, and relaxed group stays.

We’ve updated the house where comfort matters while preserving the character that makes it special: original real wood paneling, vintage finishes, old barn wood with blacksmith-made nails, groovy 1970s details, and family heirloom pieces from our grandparents. It is intentionally more “preserved Vermont time capsule” than “brand-new showroom.”

The den is a favorite quiet corner for writers, readers, and anyone who wants to curl up with a book. Robert Frost lovers may especially appreciate the local connection to nearby Middlebury/Bread Loaf country — this is a fitting place to take the road less traveled.

Out back, the patios and wooded acreage are wonderful for birdwatching, morning coffee, stargazing, and simply enjoying the quiet. The house works well as a home base for summer Vermont adventures, historic day trips, museums, hiking, scenic drives, and small-town wandering.

Groovy Lake House is tucked into the Lake Champlain countryside, with scenic rural roads and easy drives to some of the best of western Vermont and nearby New York.

Nearby favorites include Vergennes, Middlebury, Basin Harbor, Button Bay, Mount Philo, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Museum, Rokeby Museum, the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Crown Point, Fort Ticonderoga, and Adirondack day trips across the bridge into New York.

This area is especially wonderful for guests who love birdwatching, history, lake-country scenery, farm-to-table stops, museums, hiking, small towns, and the slower, prettier side of Vermont.

Because the house includes original details and family pieces, we ask guests to treat it gently. Families with young children are welcome, but little ones may need extra supervision so we can preserve the home’s vintage character and heirlooms for future guests.

Guest access
Guests have access to the house, patios, finished basement, and surrounding outdoor areas on the property.

The driveway parking area is set back about 30 yards from the house. Guests will need to walk the path from the driveway to the house, so please keep this in mind when carrying groceries, luggage, or supplies.

The home is multi-level, with interior stairs to bedrooms and the finished basement.

Other things to note
Groovy Lake House is a largely original 50+ year-old rural Vermont home, not a polished modern hotel. Guests who love charm, nostalgia, nature, and a little quirkiness tend to be happiest here.

Expect vintage details, old-house quirks, uneven floors in places, original finishes, rural nature, bugs in season, birds, carpenter bees, and occasional farm smells from nearby cows. The birds provide the soundtrack, the carpenter bees seem to be fans of The Carpenters, and the cows sometimes contribute the authentic Vermont aroma.

There is no direct lake access from the property, but public lake access, marinas, parks, and boat rentals are a short drive away.

Fireplaces are decorative only and not available for guest use.

The house may be challenging for guests with limited mobility or very young children because it is multi-level and has interior stairs.

In fall and winter, weather can be snowy or icy, so a car and appropriate tires are strongly recommended.

Our professional cleaning team follows a detailed checklist between each stay, including sanitizing high-touch surfaces, so you can relax into vacation mode and simply enjoy the Groovy Lake House.

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What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 82 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.88 out of 5 from 181 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Panton, Vermont, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Groovy Lake House is private and secluded, but there’s a multitude of sights to see and activities to enjoy all around. Public access to Lake Champlain is just over 2 miles away in Arnold Bay (location of the first naval engagement during the Revolutionary War), there is a public dock to launch your boat, kayak, or just take a swim. The adorably quaint town of Vergennes--Vermont’s first “city”--is very close, and boasts delightful restaurants, a charming downtown, and waterfalls. Enjoy miniature golf around the corner from the house, or full-scale 18-hole golf at Harbor Basin. The area is also brimming with history, including the spectacular ruins at Crown Point State Historic Park--a British fort built in 1759 and captured during the Revolutionary War in 1775. Other nearby noteworthy sites include Button Bay State Park, Port Henry, Burlington, Ticonderoga, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, and cross-country skiing at Rikert. And just a daytrip away, you can hike the Adirondacks or explore Montreal, Canada.

Meet your host

Superhost
181 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Non-profit
Simon and Kara love traveling, dogs, and architecture. They spent time serving as Peace Corps volunteers in Nicaragua, to working in Japan and studying in Oxford England. The Groovy Lake House is filled with international souvenirs collected from their grandparents and now being displayed for airbnb guests to enjoy.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm