Before You Arrive
Policies & things to know
A few simple guidelines that keep the property peaceful for everyone.
Property Policies
The essentials
Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 10:00 AM. Questions? Call (802) 525-3072.
- Check-In & Check-Out
- Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Guests must check in at the office before occupying their cottage.
- Deposit
- All reservations require a deposit equal to 50% of the reservation rate and taxes, due at the time of booking.
- Cancellation & Refunds
- Deposits are refundable, less a $25 processing fee, if cancelled 60 days prior to check-in. Within 60 days, the deposit is forfeited.
- Pets
- We welcome you and your dog for an additional $40 per dog, per night (plus applicable taxes). Please call the General Manager to register your dog in advance. Service animals register at no additional fee. All dogs must be leashed when outside your cottage.
- Smoking
- We are a smoke-free property. Smoking is not permitted anywhere — inside cottages or on porches. Please ask where the designated smoking area is located.
- Occupancy
- Cottage occupancy is limited to five persons per cottage. Guests may not sleep in the loft area (cottage 3 only).
- Prohibited on Property
- All-terrain vehicles, candles and open flames, fireworks, and jet skis are prohibited on the property.
Things You Should Know
Making yourself at home
Boats
Rowboats are available for guest use; all passengers must sign a release before use and total weight should not exceed 700 pounds. Oars, life jackets, and seat cushions may be borrowed from outside the office. At least one throwable flotation device and one life jacket per person are required on each boat. Children under 12 must wear a life jacket. Boats may not be used after dark.
Campfires
We are permitted for a weekly campfire (weather and conditions permitting) during the summer months. Campfires must be staff-supervised and held only in the waterfront firepit.
Fireplaces
Cottage fireplaces are limited to Duraflame logs, available for purchase at the office. Ashes must be disposed of in your cottage's designated ash bucket, placed along the driveway edge when cooling — never kept inside or on the porch with hot ashes.
Grilling
Grills may be used outside your cottage but are not allowed on porches. Dispose of ashes in the designated ash bucket as above.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available, limited to two vehicles per cottage. Please park behind and parallel to your cottage. The area between cottages 8 and 9 is a designated turnaround; ask about space for boat trailers.
Quiet Hours
Noise audible outside your cottage — including music or loud conversation — is prohibited between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Recreation Area
The tennis court and recreation area are for tennis, pickleball, table tennis, and basketball only. Pickleball hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. No bicycles, skateboards, or rollerblades. Only white-soled, non-marking sneakers are allowed on the tennis court. Children under 12 require adult supervision.
Swimming
There is no lifeguard on our waterfront. Parents are responsible for their children's safety at all times. Mountain Lake Cottages assumes no responsibility for swimming or boating accidents.
Garbage & Recycling
When your trash bag is full, let us know and we'll pick it up, or bring it to the office for a fresh bag. Please don't leave trash or food on porches. Recycling barrels for glass, plastic, metal, paper, and cardboard are on the upper and lower levels.
Ice & Library
Help yourself to bagged ice from the freezer chest outside the office (honor-system payment box on the wall). The office also holds an extensive take-a-book / leave-a-book library, plus puzzles and games.
Safety
For emergencies, dial 911. A first-aid kit is available in the office for minor injuries.
North Country Hospital
189 Prouty Dr, Newport, VT 05855
30-minute drive
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
1315 Hospital Dr, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
35-minute drive