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Lakeside retreat with grill, fireplace, W/D, AC & sunset views - dog-friendly

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
On the beach
Interior
Perched on the dazzling waters of Lake Champlain, this Colchester retreat offers an escape into lakeside living. Warm up in front of the fireplace with a board game or movie night after spending time at nearby parks and beaches. The modern kitchen is perfect for meal prep while you enjoy dining inside or outside, and each bedroom is a serene retreat with access to the home's mini library.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lakeside retreat with grill, fireplace, W/D, AC & sunset views - dog-friendly

Life on the Lake

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Sit on the dazzling waters of Lake Champlain and experience waterside living at its finest when you and your family escape to Colchester! Fun can be curated right from the comfort of your stay as you play on the beach and then barbecue come nightfall. When venturing away from your vacation rental, check out the nearby parks, beaches, and the drive-in theater.

Lounge in the spacious living area after a day spent in the sun. Here, you can warm up in front of the fireplace while engaging in playful competition over a board game or watching a movie. The chef of your family will be delighted with the modern kitchen's gleaming countertops, farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast bar. Dine inside or outside, depending on your mood.

Each bedroom, as bright and airy as the last, will be a welcomed escape for your loved ones. Grab a book from the home's mini library, refresh your clothes in the private washer/dryer, and practice self-care while soaking in the bathtub.

Wake up each morning excited to create more life-long memories!

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services available with guests’ own account(s).

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

99237

About the area

Map
Colchester, VT

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Waterfront Park - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Lake Champlain Ferry - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • University of Vermont - 16 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Burlington Union Station - 14 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Butter - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zachary's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside retreat with grill, fireplace, W/D, AC & sunset views - dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside retreat with grill, fireplace, W/D, AC & sunset views - dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside retreat with grill, fireplace, W/D, AC & sunset views - dog-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside retreat with grill, fireplace, W/D, AC & sunset views - dog-friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Malletts Bay holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Airport Park, Sunset Drive-In Theater and Auer Family Boathouse. Appletree Bay and Ethan Allen Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Lakeside retreat with grill, fireplace, W/D, AC & sunset views - dog-friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Lovely lake getaway

Adorable house, so comfortable and quiet on Lake Champlain. We spent two idyllic weeks here and would absolutely go again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Photos showed kayaks and canoes—none were available.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Location, location!

Spectacular location on Lake Champlain. The house is a terrific place for connecting with family. The open concept living area is perfect for hanging out in the expansive kitchen and living room. Great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Relaxing Lake House

Right on the lake. Beautifully rennovated. Wonderful kitchen. Relaxing lake views.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lakeside getaway

This property was beautiful inside and out. The water comes right up to the house and you can hear the waves at night which is so peaceful. It was a quiet location and a great amount of space inside. It was very easy to get in contact with somebody when we needed assistance and I would definitely book this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Fun times for UVM graduation

This was a great house for us to stay at to celebrate our son's graduation from UVM. Plenty of room for us, him, aunt & uncle, friend, and dog. We loved the sounds and view of the lake, and found that to be very relaxing. We had a lot of fun playing cards at the big table. The drive into Burlington and UVM was about 20 min, and we had easy access to all the places we wanted to go. We hope to stay here again in the near future.
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10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

A great stay for homebodies!

Came to spend time with my sisters and best friends. We had 6 guests in total and we had plenty of room in the house! The kitchen was very clean and large. Plenty of pots, pans and cutlery were available for us to use. The house is in a very quiet area and we only heard the lake splashing along the shoreline (with a BEAUTIFUL view in both the living room and master bedroom). It does get very windy some days but I’d highly recommend this house to anyone who wants a nice, relaxing time with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda K.

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

Beautiful Lakeside house

This is a spacious house in a beautiful location right on the shore of Lake Champlain. There is limited access right behind the house where we were able to take pictures of the comet and gorgeous sunsets. There are many books to be read and a variety to choose from. We weren’t able to use the fireplaces for some reason. But after reading the House Instructions, we saw they weren’t available. Definitely read those few pages because they contain many instructions for trash dispersal (composting, recycling, etc.).But we loved the large table for games and dinner, and the kitchen was well-appointed with utensils and cookware. No groceries, so be sure to bring some. A grocery store and some take out options are nearby. Overall, we were comfortable and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith Y.

Amazing sunsets...great gathering spot for friends and family

Total relaxation; loved listening to the waves lapping on the shore. Wish the home had a deck and/or screened in porch...could get a bit buggy. However, not complaining!!

8/10 Good

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house with a great location right on the water. Amazing views from many rooms. 10 min drive to downtown Burlington. House has mini-split ACs but only the master bedroom has a mini-split in the room. The other bedrooms have ceiling fans. Only mentioning this as it was 90F and it got a bit warm in the bedrooms. Only thing that could have made a better stay would be some sort of canoe, kayak or other floating toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

Family reunion

We absolutely loved our stay. It had plenty of room for four adults and 4 kids. The lake access was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Terry M.

Great Trip no Fish

House was nice, weather was great relaxed and did some fishing. Visited the shelburne museum which was fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on Lake Champlain! Love that all the windows are screened so you can open them up and enjoy the sounds of the lake. Nice open main living area with great views. Our 2 year old loved pointing at the families of ducks and geese and watching the boats go by when we weren’t out and about. A nice bonus would have been an outdoor seating area, but we were out exploring so much we didn’t miss it too much. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly P.

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

What a view

Very clean, comfortable home right on the water. We enjoyed the gas fireplace and well equipped kitchen. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Girls weekend away

Great place to stay with a group of friends. Home was comfortable with beautiful views of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

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

Amazing location! Great views!

Easy to get everywhere - beautiful views!! Such a beautiful time with friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

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

Location can’t get better and house is beautiful

The house is located right on the lake and was a beautiful view to eat breakfast to every morning. Owners were responsive with questions and messages about the property. Highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and location

Beautiful home exactly as described. Had an issue and it was addressed immediately and continued follow up to ensure we were happy. Will definitely rebook!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Moira D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Vacasa is a terrible property manager - no heat at property in Nov

This post is directed to the management company of Vacasa. Their communication was abhorrent. We did not have heat in the house during our stay in November. The indoor temperature was 56F while outside was 20F. Some of the thermostat batteries were dead and we couldn’t find replacements. Immediately I contacted the numbers listed in the book provided as well as the numbers from my check in instructions. No response. And still no heat. I called and texted again, told our issue was in the queue and to hold tight. Still no response. That night was COLD. I called and texted the next morning, referenced the previous night’s outreach attempts, asked for a prompt reply - NOTHING other than our call was logged in the queue. Repeated the calls/texts the next day (3rd day of outreach) but CRICKETS. Upon returning home, I sent screenshots of my phone’s communications logs to Vacasa to prove my attempts to contact them about the heating problem and still nothing. I’ve disputed the charges on my credit card since I have no other way of getting in touch with Vacasa. Now about the property - it was wonderful! We loved the location, the layout, the kitchen, the views. It suited our family and our needs to a t. I just wish it had heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Wonderful weekend!

Great layout of the lake house!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Great spot!

The house was wonderful! Everything was just beautiful and the home is centrally located to explore quite a bit of Vermont. The area is serene and peaceful. You couldn't ask for a quieter spot. The lake view is incredible. I would definitely stay here again if we ever get back to Vermont!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

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

Friends reunion

Wonderful location on Lake Champlain, great living space, and kitchen was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Gorgeous home

Home was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Terry H.

Colchester Lake House

Amazing location to everything. This is a unique and lovely home with views galore. A few updates needed for the linen. It’s a lake house- we were lucky to be there in September- very few bugs to bother us. I can recommend this as a comfortable place to stay. AND - dog friendly- but we couldn’t bring our pups.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald J.

Great house

Right on lake. Very clean with excellent beds and furniture