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Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"

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4 bedrooms260 sq m

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Champlain, NY
  • Popular LocationSaint Anne's Shrine36 min drive
  • AirportPlattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.)37 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Champlain Islands37 min drive
  • Popular LocationParc Safari40 min drive

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"

The Lake Champlain House (LCH) is a "one of a kind", that comes with amenities that are just not matched/comparable, and can comfortably (3 king beds/2 Queen/2 Full beds with 3.5 baths) accommodate large families/groups up to fourteen (14) overnight guests in beds.

The LCH is available Year Round for weekly or daily rentals. You’ll love the “full-service” modern amenities and privacy of this rental property for its open spaces (waterfront Boat Shack/deck), and recently built large (12 x 14) outdoor covered cooking pavilion with both a grill for your burgers/steaks and dual burner outdoor stove for boiling lobsters/corn.

Invite the whole family to enjoy boating, swimming, fishing and just relaxing. You can enjoy sunrises over the Green Mountains of Vermont, breath taking views of Lake Champlain, sunsets over the Adirondacks, and evening campfires in the large family fire pit.

The Lake Champlain House or the 'Life is Good' house is located on the peninsula known as Point Au Fer, which is on New York's shore of Lake Champlain. It is an easy drive to Montreal, the Adirondacks/Lake Placid, and Burlington, Vermont.

The beautiful Lake Champlain House was newly constructed in 2008 with 100 feet of private shoreline and a private 70 foot dock. A large 20’ x 20’ deck with picnic tables, a covered cooking pavilion (gas grill and outdoor burners), a key west style Boat Shack/deck and large lawn area for kids to play games. Plenty of Adirondack chairs, and a large family fire pit (with fire wood) for everyone to fit around and enjoy nightly campfires.

In the water your family can enjoy a swim float, a mooring for your boat, or any of the boats provided: 6 sit on top kayaks, 2 canoes, and an aluminum row boat with oars.

Inside is a spacious kitchen/family room area with great views of the lake and mountains and a large fireplace. 4 bedrooms (can sleep up to 14 in real beds, see below) and a loft, 3 1/2 baths. All linens provided along with kitchen and bath towels. Central Air Conditioning so your family can sleep on those extremely hot, muggy summer nights.

The Champlain House will accommodate the following fourteen (14) guests:

· Master Bedroom 1- King Bed (sleeps 2)
· Master Bedroom 2- King Bed (sleeps 2)
· Guest Bedroom- King Bed(sleeps 2), with 2 Full Bunk Beds (sleeps 2)
· Fourth Bedroom- 2- Queen Bed (sleeps 4)
· Loft- sleeper chaIRS (sleeps 2)

(*Note – stairs to fourth bedroom and loft are steeper than normal)


FEES/QUOTES:

Standard fee quoted is for four (4) Guests: The rental rate/quote will be higher for larger groups. Therefore, a stay for 12 is going to be more than a stay of just 2 people. Similar to a hotel.

Additional Fees below may apply to any quote and are taxable
- Extra Guest(s) $37.50 per night per each guest (more than 4)
- Cleaning $250
- Pets (per each) $150 per stay

**MINIMUM RATES - PEAK SUMMER WEEKS (MID JUNE - AUGUST) GUESTS**
The 2024 peak summer weeks have a FIXED RATE of $5,500. This "minimum weekly rate" will apply for late peak June - August weeks . During all “other weeks” the fees are dependent on the total number of overnight guests. Unfortunately, the current VRBO fee quote system does not allow for fixed rates, and therefore may provide inaccurate initial quotes for peak summer weeks.

PET POLICY: Only acceptable Pets (dogs only) may be permitted and only with advance written (email) notice to the owner. Dogs must stay in the yard or be tied up. There is an additional $150 fee for any acceptable pet. Dogs must NOT be allowed on any furniture or beds and must be crated (if necessary) if left alone. Guest is responsible for cleaning all pet HAIR & WASTE and placing in garbage/bags during visit. Any pet WASTE or HAIR found on the property

***PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY - AS PER RENTAL AGREEEMENT:
Cancellation Policy - assessments apply per arrival date: 9 mos prior no assessment, 100% refund, Less than 9 mos. prior $100 administrative fee, 6 mos or less 25% of rent, 90 days and less 100% of rent, no refund (unless and as a courtesy...we are able to rent that week again, and if so we would refund the difference plus administrative fee).

Property manager

THOMAS ROBINSON

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee grinder
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Decking or patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grills
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Large Family Rental on Lake Champlain New York! 'life is Good'
Large Family Rental Lake Champlain New York 'life is Good House
Large Family Rental New York 'life is Good House
Large Family Rental Lake Champlain New York 'life is Good
Large Family Rental Lake Champlain New York 'life is Good House
Large Family Rental New York 'life is Good House
Large Family Rental Lake Champlain New York 'life is Good
Large Family Rental New York 'life is Good
Large Family Rental on Lake Champlain New York! 'life is Good'
Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain New York! 'life is Good'
Large Family Rental on Lake Champlain New York! 'life is Good'

About the area

Champlain

Located in Champlain, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Champlain and Marcel Raymond Ecological Reserve, while Grand Isle Art Works and St. Albans Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Parc Safari and Hero's Welcome are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lake Champlain - 1 min walk
  • Saint Anne's Shrine - 36 min drive
  • Lake Champlain Islands - 37 min drive
  • Parc Safari - 40 min drive
  • North Hero State Park - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Rouses Point Station - 10 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 15 min drive
  • Subway - 15 min drive
  • Angelo's Pizza & Grill - 9 min drive
  • Lakeside Coffee - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Champlain and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Golf Club International 2000. Parc Safari and Fort Lennox are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
Our family wanted to get together for Thanksgiving this year and our original plan fell apart early on. So I started to look for something else and found this wonderful house on Lake Champlain. Perfect location, perfect space, clean and well stocked in the kitchen. The weather was nice enough to embrace the beautiful lake and yard. Sunset was stunning as hundreds of snow geese gathered in the bay. I can't tell you how many times everyone mentioned the house and how much they loved their stay. It was very memorable to all of us. Also Tom was very easy to work with and takes good care of his lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

christina l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly fun!
The home is perfect has everything you need and is exactly as described in the listing but better. The lake is beautiful and the yard has a wonderful fire pit we enjoyed in the evenings. We highly recommend and would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Life is Good on Lake Champlain
We loved our week at this VRBO on Lake Champlain. The lake house has an open kitchen, dining, and living area that is perfect 2 families traveling together. The view of the lake was spectacular. There is ample amount of indoor and outdoor seating to gather and a number of kayaks, canoes… provided to explore the lake that has easy walk-in or dock access. This house was a home away from home that was truly relaxing. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Once again, amazing stay! This our 3rd year renting what has to be one of the best VRBO's out there. There's a reason we keep coming back! The house has everything you could ever want or need, including an upgraded washer and dryer this year, and lake front access is like no other. Communication with Tom is easy. We look forward to booking again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot on quiet Lake Champlain
We were a group of 8 older men in town for 4 nights. We prefer staying in a house with comfortable living room and well equipped kitchen over the choice of an average hotel 20 minutes away in Plattsburg. This home sits on a quiet peninsula on the northern reaches of Lake Champlain. It was windy and cold during our mid March stay but this must be a wonderful place to stay during warmer months. The house is well equipped with boats, dock, etc. but we did not make use of the. The kitchen was able to accommodate those in the group who love to cook and the dining table was plenty big enough for 8 men and food. Living room is comfortable and the fireplace works well, plenty of wood. Bedrooms vary in size, some adults would not like climbing into an upper bunk bed or using a folding sleep chair but our group was fine with the sleeping arrangements. 3 full bathrooms with showers and one half bathroom in the loft area. Plenty of parking including the driveway across the road for our 6 vehicles. We would definitely stay here again if the occasion arises, hopefully! The owner was easy to contact and prompt/accurate in his replies.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was well stocked for thanksgiving
Would definitely look again at renting for the summer months
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious October Weekend
My family and I stayed for a weekend visit to spend time with my son who is attending Plattsburgh University. We loved the home and all want to come back soon! We stayed in early October and the view of the lake was beautiful. The home was clean, bright and open. The rooms were perfectly spacious to fit our large family. I loved the oversized dining table. We had plenty of room to carve pumpkins after going to Bankers Orchard in Plattsburgh on our way up. The fall leaves were spectacular and the area around the lake with the farms and mountain vistas were perfect! I was hoping for warmer weather for the weekend so that we could use the kayaks and go fishing. Unfortunately it was only in the 50s and the lake affect wind was just too much. We did bundle up and we sat around the fire pit. There was plenty of wood provided for us to stay warm. We played horse shoe and we even hung a tree hammock in the corner of the property for enjoying the best views by the water. My daughter’s Silver Lab had a blast in the water. He didn’t mind the cold temps!! We walked around the neighborhood in a big loop that takes you around the block and enjoyed waving to the friendly neighbors. We cooked in the well appointed kitchen and also used the grill. We played some of the board games from the cabinet (we love Bolderdash!) and my sons played chess all weekend with the lovely chess set provided. We forgot to bring our own logs from home to use for their lovely fireplace. We were able to purchase a few bundles in the nearby town. I also forgot that you need to bring your own toilet paper from home. I will always cherish the memories of sitting by the fire, feeling warm and cozy while looking out at the lake and spending time with my family at this wonderful home. It went way too fast- We are definitely coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The rental was great. Good size bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The kitchen had every utensil you ever needed. The water is well water though… not real crazy about that feature but other than that the stay was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun way to say goodbye to summer
We had a nice week at the start of September. Our favorite parts of the property were the kayaks/canoes available to guests and the boat house shed with a fun tiki bar atmosphere. My husband loved the grill area. The fire pit area was great and wood was provided (though it needed to be split). We were disappointed that the water level was too low to use the dock or mooring with our powerboat (21ft bowrider) despite communication with the owners about boat use just a few weeks prior. The water level was two and a half feet or less at the mooring ball. The house was fairly clean, although the bedding smelled a bit musty in some rooms. The kitchen was well equipped for a large group. We were a group of 6 adults and had enough bath towels, but would have needed more if the full 14 people on the listing had come. The towels also seemed well worn. We traveled with our parents and they would highly recommend adding non-slip grippers to the master shower floor and guest bathtub floor. All in all, it was a great week and we'd stay there again when the water levels are higher.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Great location and house, loved it! Thanks for sharing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022