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

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Consider a stay at Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" and take advantage of a firepit, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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)





    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 daily fees 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

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About the area

Located in Champlain, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Gaines Marina and Rouses Point Yacht Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kings Bay Wildlife Management Area and New York State Game Management Area. Parc Safari and Hero's Welcome are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Champlain travel guide
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Champlain, NY

What's nearby

  • A narrow canyon with steep rock walls and a small stream running through it.
    Ausable Chasm
    53 min drive - 68.4 km
  • Kings Bay Wildlife Management Area
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alburg Dunes State Park
    27 min drive - 34.1 km
  • State University of New York-Plattsburgh
    34 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Champlain Centre
    34 min drive - 45.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    16 min drive
  • Angelo's Pizza & Grill
    9 min drive
  • Best Friends Family Diner
    10 min drive
  • Frencheez
    10 min drive
  • Stewart's Shops
    16 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).

How much is parking at Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kings Bay Wildlife Management Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dodge Memorial Library and Gaines Marina. Rouses Point Yacht Club and Rouse Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleased

3 night stay. Very comfortable and clean. Perfect for our needs. We will sure book again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to relax and replenish

The house and lake view exceeded our expectations. The home was very clean and stocked with firewood so we could enjoy the fireplace and the fire-pit outside. My family and I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family valentine fishing trip

Great location, had the kids and grandkids. Very spacious house. Plenty of room for everybody. The fire place was so nice after a day on the lake ice fishing. Great access to the water for fishing. Had our ATVs on the lake .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time

Beautiful property with a nice combination of relaxing at “home” away from it all and close to some amazing day trips to Lake Placid, Burlington and even Montreal. The house is great, well equipped, and Tom was great. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

This is our 4th year coming to the property. It continues to be one of favorite ways to get away and start the summer. The house offers everything you could want and has direct access to the lake providing spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The beds are the only thing I would criticize. They need to be replaced, but that is minor compared to what else the house offers.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Peaceful Week on the Lake

What a wonderful house on the lake! Our family of 5 adults, plus my 84/85 year old parents for a few days, and our dog Kali had a spectacular time. The house was super clean and comfy and had everything we needed. We loved all the different spaces where we could hang out and utilized all of them! The property is very private even though the neighbors are close. Not a lot of boat activity and the bird’s sightings and sunsets are magnificent! We hope to come back next year we had such a wonderful visit! 😊 💗
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restorative.

This rental is a true gem. The house and the property are just beautiful and the lake views out of the front of the house are fantastic. I’ve never seen such colorful sunsets in my life. There is ample room, lots of it, the kitchen is gorgeous and so is the wood burning fireplace in the huge living room/ dining room/,kitchen combination. Lots of comfortable sleeping space and bathrooms on the second and third floor. The views of the lake are to die for. Huge tree dot the waterfront. The 5 mile ride to the market/drugstore/liquor store/post office and gas stations take you through the woods, past lake views, and through farmer’s corn fields. It’s quite remarkable. You’ll love it here. Nothing but the sound of the wind, the water and birds. Just beautiful. I can’t wait to experience it all over again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and beautiful location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was very well set up, with everything we needed. Fishing was excellent right behind the house. Plenty of room for our family of five. Communication from host was excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and easy access to lake! We loved using all of the boats and amenities, and spending time outside on this beautiful property. The location was great, with easy access to groceries and things to do. We found the kitchen to be just as well equipped as people say - no need to pack kitchen supplies! The communal spaces easily accommodated our group of 10 parents and adult siblings, and the host was helpful and communicative. We would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The fireplace and the lake view made this a beautiful spot to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful vaca spot!

Home was beautiful, views from the home of lake were great. So happy we picks this place to stay for the wedding we attended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of ten were extremely comfortable in this spacious well-kept home.We especially appreciated the abundance and variety of boats, allowing us to spend wonderful family time on the lake together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting and house

The setting is gorgeous and the house is well maintained and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Perfect location. Well equipped inside and out, well appointed and well maintained. Communicative and accommodating host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway from reality

Beautiful property with everything you could want
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property are absolutely beautiful. Having access to the lake with the ATVs is perfect. The host is very helpful. They had everything you would need. This was our fifth time staying in the winter season at the property and we would definitely go back again. Either summer or winter. Having a fireplace in the winter time is so cozy. The sunsets are one of the best we’ve ever seen.The whole family loved it, including the grandchildren.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved it!

The house was really nice😊. Enjoyed seeing the ice fishermen
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake house.

Beautiful lake house. Plenty of space. Clean and comfortable. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Getaway

The house was great, clean and inviting. Tom the host was very accommodating. We came to the area for a quick waterfowl hunt with a local guide. House was conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family place to stay

Beautiful property in a great location with a waterfront view. House can sleep multiple people comfortably. Teens enjoyed the top floor as their own hang out space. Everything you could possibly need is included for family gatherings and dinners. The weather was not the best so we did not get to enjoy the kayaks but everything that was listed was there and available. Great communication sent by the property owner. .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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