Cozy cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay

2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Beach view

Check out the area

Colchester, VT

University of Vermont12 min drive
Church Street Marketplace14 min drive
Waterfront Park17 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Quintessential turn of the century cottage. The rustic wood clapboard interior exists almost as it did when it was built as a summer cabin 117 years ago.

Camp "Bayside" has:

- 2 bedrooms upstairs (one large room separated by a partition)
- Large sandy private beach with very gentle grade into the water
- An incredible screened in porch to enjoy morning coffee and evening sunsets on
- Free use of an aluminum fishing / row boat / kayaks / paddleboard
- Swim raft with slide (kids love it!)
- Basic TV channels
- WiFi internet
- Mooring available for your small boat
- Gas BBQ grill, charcoal grill and gas range
- Fire pit to close out your days with s'mores over the campfire

Be sure to watch the video tour on the "Video" tab.

Our cottage has always been bring-your-own-linens & towels, due to the proximity of renters. If you are flying in or otherwise unable to bring linens, please note that when booking and we can provide them for a small charge.

Property manager

Roland

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are encouraged!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets may be allowed depending on size and number.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is on the beach. Lake Champlain and Lake Champlain Ferry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Church Street Marketplace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Centennial Field or Patrick Gymnasium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

Colchester, VT

What's nearby

University of Vermont - 12 min drive
Church Street Marketplace - 14 min drive
Saint Michael's College - 15 min drive
Lake Champlain Ferry - 16 min drive
Waterfront Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 12 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Costco Bakery - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Jr’s Original - 9 min drive
Burger King - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay located?

This Colchester cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Champlain, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Airport Park and Sunset Drive-In Theater. Winooski Falls Mill District and Champlain Mill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on the lake

The owners son was knowledgeable and responsive. The cabin was perfect. The views and lake access was amazing!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great last minute get away

Amazing sunsets

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

2 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

mother-daughter get-away

Wonderful week on the lake, with private beach, fire pit, screen porch overlooking the water and mountains, and gorgeous sunsets! The cabin is quite rustic, however with soooo much charm and comfort! Great open space for socializing, perfect well stocked kitchen, 2 bedrooms up are not private with only 3/4 wall separating, but were fine for the 3 generations of "girls"... would not recommend for 2 couples, etc. On busy road with some traffic noise, however windows face lake and porch is wonderful. Thanks for a fun, memorable vacation, with plenty to do on and around the lake!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Julie W.

13 Aug 2018

Incredible find right on Lake Champlain!

An adorable chalet right on the Lake in Mallet's Bay. The back porch overlooks the lake, with amazing sunsets. Right on the beach! Can walk right out, and shallow for a long time. They have floats, kayaks and a row boat, so lots of lake activities. Also corn hole and many other games. The porch has a table to sit out for dinner or games, as well as a nice dining area with a view. Only 10 minutes into Burlington. The rooms upstairs are small, but adequate. Need to bring your own linens. The kitchen is fully equipped. Has charm of an older home, but with it some of those older quirks. It can get hot during the summer, as they have no A/C. We had a couple of toasty evenings since there was a heat wave, but the owner brought over extra fans and we were fine. The bathroom, only 1, is small and a little challenging to use the sink, since there is a shelf over the sink and hard to lean over with your head over the sink. But again, manageable. They also have a new nice shower! My only complaint is the place was not the cleanest. I felt that I had to clean before I unpacked and settled in. A couple of things came up during the week, and the owner lives very close by and was VERY responsive, and came over right away. A pleasure to work with. And also very helpful with ideas of things to do in the area. There is MUCH to do. Burlington is 10 minutes away, and walking along Church street (pedestrian walkway with tons of restaurants and shops) is wonderful, as is walking along the waterfront. Tons of breweries in the area too. Stowe and Smuggler's Notch are only 45 minutes away with beautiful hiking and views. And Montreal is only 2 hours away. The area's crown jewel, though, was the Island Line Rail Trail, which is a bike trail that goes out the causeway right over Lake Champlain with amazing views!! Can rent bikes right at the park (Airport Park) right on the trail. Again, this was an amazing find, and amazing value! I would go again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peter S.

12 Sept 2017

Just what we were looking for...

"Bayside" is perfectly situated. Literally just 12 or so steps above the sandy beach with *perfect* westerly views of the sunset and yet just 5 or 10 miles up the road from all that Burlington has to offer and just a little further to Shelburne. In our 6 nights there we went on 3 hikes, enjoyed the beach for two afternoons (it was a bit of a cooler week), hit Ben & Jerry's twice, made it up to Hackett's Orchard on Grand Isle, ate 3 or 4 dinners in Burlington, explored two bookstores, spent a morning at Shelburne Farms and a whole day at the Shelburne Museum, relaxed on the Burlington waterfront... and yet we never felt like we spent all day in the car. As a major plus Roland's son Justin lives just minutes away and is extremely responsive to both texts and emails. (We had one minor problem and he was over the same day to fix it.) Do be warned though, as advertised -- this is a RUSTIC cottage. Look closely at the photos to make sure it's to your liking. Personally, we loved the old-timey nature of the place. And we were barely there during the day as there was so much to see and do nearby. But it is indeed rustic. The only way this was a real problem was when it went down to 45 degrees for a few nights. That meant it was 45 degrees inside as well. But better too cold than too hot. We just piled on the blankets and slept deeply with dreams of ice cream in fleece hats. :-)

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017