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Turn-of-the-century cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay

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A calm lake at sunset with boats docked and a pier extending into the water.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A cozy cabin interior with wicker furniture, a television, and wooden walls.
A wooden staircase with white steps leading upwards.
A covered porch with a table and chairs, a wicker chair, and a view of the interior through a glass door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the shore, this cottage features 2 bedrooms and accommodates 5 guests. Enjoy beach views while engaging in motorboating or visiting the nearby marina. The property welcomes pets, making it suitable for adventure travelers.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • On beach
  • Toys
  • Internet
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Colchester, VT
  • Place, Saint Michael's College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Winooski Falls Mill District
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Vermont
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen 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

Turn-of-the-century cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay

Step back in time at this classic Vermont summer cabin, built in 1906. The rustic wood clapboard interior remains largely untouched since its earliest days as a lakeside retreat.

Please note: this is a rustic Vermont cottage without insulation. While many guests find this charming and authentic, we want you to consider whether that suits your vacation plans before booking.

Camp "Bayside" offers:

- 2 bedrooms upstairs (one large room divided by a partition)
- A large, sandy private beach with a gentle slope into the water
- A wonderful screened-in porch, perfect for morning coffee and evening sunsets
- Free use of an aluminum fishing/rowboat, kayaks, and a paddleboard
- A swim raft with slide (a guaranteed hit with kids!)
- Basic TV channels
- WiFi internet
- Mooring available for your own small boat
- Gas BBQ grill, charcoal grill, and gas range
- A fire pit for evening s'mores under the stars

Please note: our cottage has always operated on a bring-your-own-linens-and-towels basis, given the quick turnover between renters. If you're flying in or otherwise unable to bring your own, just let us know at booking and we can provide linens for a small additional fee.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are encouraged!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 453 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The cottage is bring-your-own linens, as there is no laundry on site.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1110039vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Colchester

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Nourses Corner, a neighbourhood in Colchester. Sunset Drive-In Theater and Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waterfront Park and Colchester Pond Natural Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Centennial Field or Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Colchester, VT

What's nearby

  • Saint Michael's College - 6 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Winooski Falls Mill District - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sunset Drive-In Theater - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • University of Vermont - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 13 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 12 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pho Dang - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Turn-of-the-century cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Turn-of-the-century cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Turn-of-the-century cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turn-of-the-century cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Turn-of-the-century cottage on beautiful sandy beach in Malletts Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nourses Corner cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sunset Drive-In Theater, Colchester Pond Natural Area and Airport Park. Winooski Dog Park and Winooski Falls Mill District are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay right on the water. My family had lots of fun. Communication with just was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great last minute get away

Amazing sunsets
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location on the bay. Loved eating on the screened in porch watching the sunset. Easy access to wonderful drives along the lake. The host was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Very special family camp with history that was so interesting to learn about.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great old family camp that was very relaxing with a fantastic location and great access to the bike path and Lake Champlain. The host was wonderful, kind, and very responsive! 100% recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lakeside Retreat

My husband and I loved this rustic lakeside cottage -- a perfect place to escape our busy lives and listen to the waves on the beach, kayak around the bay, and play cards on the porch. If I ever write a novel, this would be a great spot to do it. We plan on returning next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2024
Thank you for the kind review! Please come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you for the kind review! We hope to see you again next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August Lake Getaway

Wonderful quaint old cottage on the lake. Perfect amount of room for my husband and I. Beautiful view from the back screened in deck. Owner provided kayaks, paddle board and rowboat for our use. Enjoyed bonfires on the beach. Had extreme weather changes during our visit.. some hot 80 degree days mixed with rainy cool days with temperatures in the 50’s at night. Fans kept us cool in the heat and owner provided electric heater for cooler days. A short drive to Burlington, where you can walk Church Street and find great restaurants and shops. The Ben and Jerry factory and Shelburne museum were fun activities on our rainy days. Would definitely stay here again. Hopefully better weather with more time to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2024
Thank you for the nice review, Shelley. We're glad to hear that you were able to make the best out of the unusual weather. Please come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage right on lake

Our family of four loved this cottage!! The location was perfect - right on lake Champlain and a short drive to Burlington. The best of both worlds. The house is well stocked with kitchen stuff and lots of outside things - fire pit, beach chairs, paddle boards a rowboat etc. We had beautiful sunsets over the lake and fires at night. The owner is the most responsive host we've ever had, really good about answering questions and he lives in the town and came by when we needed more life jackets. The only thing to keep in mind is that the two bedrooms are separated by a partial wall, instead of being two completely separate rooms. It would be no problem for a family, just might not work for two couples. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2024
Thank you, Heather! We're glad to you enjoyed your time at Bayside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage right on the water. We loved the screened in porch! Very close to walk paths and restaurants. House has all kinds of water rec stuff- we loved the kayaks and paddle board. Host very open and accommodating and answers questions promptly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2026
Thank you for the kind review, and beautiful photo! We‘re so glad that you were able to get out on the lake. Safe travels!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Archival

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you for the kind review, Peter. "Bayside" was built in in 1907, and for better or worse has remained virtually unchanged in the 110 years since. We hope to see your family back here again one day!
Archival

8/10 Good

We loved how cozy and rustic the cottage was.

We spent a very relaxing week swimming, kayaking and laying on the beautiful sandy beach. Loved sitting on the screened in porch in the morning drinking coffee watching the waves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you for the kind review, Carole!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026

About the host

Hosted by Roland

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Our cottage is 116 years old (built in 1906). We purchased this cottage 43 years ago as a summer getaway, and have been enjoying it ever since.
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