Large Cottage: Private Beach/Stunning Sunsets/Kayaks/Fire Pit

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Private beach area with chairs/umbrellas included

Looks small from the front but attached boathouse provides total of 2,000 sqft!

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Location
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Swanton, VT

Lake Champlain Islands7 min drive
Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge8 min drive
Parc Safari50 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious three bedroom, one bath cottage with a 3-story boathouse overlooking the lake.

Linens/towels/toiletries/plates/glasses/coffee cups/Keurig/coffee/grill propane included. The main cottage has a large kitchen with a full size refrigerator/freezer/stove/microwave/kitchen table, the 3 bedrooms (king, full, 2 twins) and bathroom (full tub and shower), and a walk-out patio with a grill, patio table and chairs.

There are air conditioners in the master bedroom and boathouse living room and propane heat for cool nights.

The cottage is attached to the boathouse via hallway where the deck or living room surrounded by windows offer the perfect setting to take in the lake and amazing sunsets.
There is a recreation room in the lower level of the boathouse providing extra space to spread out, play games, watch movies or just relax.

Down the stairs from the main cottage is a private swimming/sunning beach with access to the boathouse that is full of amenities to include: two kayaks, pool floats, sun chairs, beach umbrellas, and life jackets.

It's a great, private place to take a swim or launch on a kayak fishing/site seeing cruise along the beautiful shoreline. There is no dock (predominantly west winds) but the front yard offers plenty of space to park a boat and trailer. There are two public boat launches nearby (West Swanton Boat Access .2 miles and Tabor Point Boat Ramp 4.2 miles).

In addition, we are just steps from Hog Island Market where fishing equipment, bait, fishing license, ice, beer, wine, and groceries are all available. Campbell's Bay Campground (6mi) is also close by for Pontoon, Motor Boat, or Canoe rentals. West Swanton Orchard (.9mi) is a great stop for apples, soft ice cream and souvenirs. Green Mountain Stables is directly across the road where visitors can watch the horses training or take riding lessons, and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is also just one mile away.

It's a truly unique cottage centrally located within the best Pike, Bass and Walleye fishing grounds on the lake!

For those who want a bit more adventure, the Canadian boarder is just 4 miles north. There is a nice small, waterfront town with several great restaurants called Venice en Quebec just across the border. Montreal is also only one hour north so bring your passports!

Here is a rundown of additional restaurants and places of interest nearby:

To the West:
- Alburgh (4-8 miles)
> Dollar General/On the Run Gas Station and Quickstop (4 miles)

- Lake Champlain Islands Dining: North Hero House, Hero's Welcome, Ruthcliffe Lodge, McKees Island Pub and Pizza, Blue Paddle, Tikki Bar, (all about a 15 mile beautiful drive southwest through islands)

To the East:
- Swanton (7.5 miles)
> House of Pizza
> Shaggy's Snack Bar (famous fries!)
> Hannafords, Dollar General, Aubuchan Hardware
> McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, multiple gas stations/quick stops

- St Albans (15 miles)
> Pie in the Sky (pizza, hot sandwiches)
> Mimmo's Italian
> Twiggs Gastropub (drink specials/live entertainment)
> Jeff's Main Seafood
> 14th Star Brewing

Laundromat: One in Alburgh 10 min west and one in Swanton 10 min east. Both are 24-hour facilities.

Property manager

Josie Henry

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Please consult prior to reserving for an event

Pets

Pets allowed

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Please consult prior to reserving for an event

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Swanton

Located in Swanton, this cottage is on the beach. Saint Anne's Shrine and Fort Lennox are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Champlain and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Swanton, VT

What's nearby

Lake Champlain Islands - 7 min drive
Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive
Venise-en-Quebec Beach - 24 min drive
North Hero State Park - 30 min drive
Parc Safari - 50 min drive

Getting around

Rouses Point Station - 20 min drive
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min drive
Dunkin' - 14 min drive
Swanton House of Pizza - 12 min drive
Links on The Lake - 21 min drive
Papa Petes Snack bar - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large Cottage: Private Beach/Stunning Sunsets/Kayaks/Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Large Cottage: Private Beach/Stunning Sunsets/Kayaks/Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Cottage: Private Beach/Stunning Sunsets/Kayaks/Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Cottage: Private Beach/Stunning Sunsets/Kayaks/Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Cottage: Private Beach/Stunning Sunsets/Kayaks/Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Swanton cottage is located on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Champlain, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Champlain Islands and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. Missisquoi Bay and Baie Missisquoi are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

22 Aug 2019

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

Peace and quiet in a beautiful setting

The location of this property is perfect for exploring Vermont either nearby (the Mississquoi wildlife sanctuary) or a bit further afield (e.g. the Green Mountain Range is still only an hour away). We also enjoyed visiting Montreal and other locations in Canada as the nearest border crossing is a few minutes away and is easy and quick to cross. The issue is however that we struggled to tear ourselves away from the property as it has everything you need for those wondeful relaxing days. The property is very spacious and the views are spectacular. We loved watching the sunset in the evenings over Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. In the morning we sat and watched the chipmunks, hummingbirds and other wildlife, which was wonderful (we stayed in August so not sure what you see outside of summer). In the day we used the Kayaks - I recommend paddling along the shore northwards for best views of Bald Eagles, Osprey and other birds. Some people have noted that you have to drink bottled water but this wasn't a problem and the water from the tap was fine for most things. There is a very useful shop within 5 minutes walk but Swanton 15 minutes away was good for proper 'stocking up' on groceries. The property is well equipped with fans (and air conditioning in the main bedroom) so we never had a problem with climate. There is so much more I could say but ultimately I would highly recommend this property if you want a beautiful relaxing location with wildlife and views as the key feature.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

15 Oct 2023

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

Fall Foliage trip

Great trip

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L., Bensalem

13 Oct 2023

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

Fantastic Stay

Beautiful place in a great location. Unbeatable view of Lake Champlain. We wanted to get away from our usual rat race in our home state for a few days and this was the perfect place. The communication with the owner when I had a question was great. Highly Recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai G.

5 Sept 2023

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

Life is certainly much better on the lake!

We stayed with 2 other families of our friends for the long weekend. We knew the area a bit before, so we booked quite confidently. The cottage is a typical lakeside cottage for this area, spacious, comfortable, with everything that you may need for the pleasant stay. Easy to access, easy to find everything. Beds are comfy, what is there is working fine, things are simple, but functional. The area is very quiet and relaxing. In a day we knew half of the village :) OK, this is an exaggeration, but still, the people around are very nice, the local grocery store, which is a minute of walking away, seems to be the local community center. You can ask the owner any question about the area, where to find things etc. Also she stacks pretty good selection of every-day things, so do not worry if you run out of eggs, bread etc. The beach is quite good, a bit small, but the water level now seems to be a bit higher than usually. The owner offers many water toys so you do not need to bring yours. I even saw the fishing rods there, but I had my stuff. And fishing there is indeed quite pleasant, especially at sunset. Sunset views from the balcony are just gorgeous. And, finally, can't say anything but good about the owner, Josie. It was very easy to communicate with, she was getting back promptly with the answers to any question I asked.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

29 Aug 2023

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

Great for our family vacation

We spent a week here with our 3 grandchildren and our daughters. We all had plenty of toom

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Josie Henry

Owners: Andy and Josie. Andy was born and raised on a local dairy farm and has been hunting and fishing around Lake Champlain since childhood. Josie is a career naval officer who recently retired with her husband in Vermont. They own a house on the east shore of Lake Champlain about a mile from the cottage.

What makes this property unique

Many of our guests comment on how much larger it is than expected. In addition, we have received a lot of compliments for making them feel comfortable making themselves at home because it is decorated more like a hotel and we have never used it so it doesn't have "personal" items throughout the cottage like many of our competitors.

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