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The Boat House
Exterior
View of dock and home
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Ferrisburgh, VT
  • Mt. Philo State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Shelburne Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Thompsons Point
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lakefront Camp - The Boat House

Enjoy your home away from home at The Boat House, part of the Long Point Community in North Ferrisburgh, Vermont! This rustic, yet updated 3 bedroom, 7 bed camp is the perfect destination for families, couples and friends to relax in a peaceful environment and enjoy the outdoor adventure that Vermont summers provide.

The Boat House has a large screened in front porch with lake views and plenty of seating for reading a book or entertaining, as well as a dining table for enjoying meals while surrounded by nature.

Downstairs indoor amenities include a newly renovated kitchen equipped with a gas stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and dishwasher, a downstairs bedroom with double bed and French door to porch access, a full bathroom including bathtub/shower and both a washer and brand new dryer, a dining room and table that seats 10, a spacious living room with a usable stone fireplace and cable TV. Upstairs you’ll find a half bath, a single bed in an open bedroom layout, a sleeping porch including 4 single beds, and a master bedroom with lake views and a double sized bed.

Outdoors you can enjoy an open front lawn just steps away from the water. You will have the option of using a selection of two paddle boards and two kayaks. You can enjoy water access by using The Boathouse’s dock that you can both bask in the sunshine on and dive off of into the water.

Maximum Occupants: 9
Parking: Max 3 medium sized vehicles
Additional Parking: Located up the road two camps to the left or by the tennis courts
Blankets and Sheets: Included
Outdoor Grill: Yes
WiFi Included
Cable TV Included
No smoking
No Pets

Located
• ~30 minutes from Middlebury
• ~30 minutes from Burlington

Property manager

Will Hurd

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North Ferrisburgh

Located in North Ferrisburgh, this holiday home is on a lake. Rokeby Museum and Vergennes Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bixby Memorial Library and Shelburne Museum. Vergennes Falls Park and Vermont Teddy Bears are also worth visiting.
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Ferrisburgh, VT

What's nearby

  • Mt. Philo State Park - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Charlotte Village Winery - 16 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Vermont Teddy Bears - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Shelburne Museum - 22 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Thompsons Point - 22 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Burlington Union Station - 42 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vermont Cookie Love - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Basin Harbor - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Backyard Bistro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Village Cafe and Tavern - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lakefront Camp - The Boat House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lakefront Camp - The Boat House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lakefront Camp - The Boat House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lakefront Camp - The Boat House located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Rokeby Museum, Mt. Philo State Park and Charlotte Village Winery. Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Thompsons Point are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maureen A.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Expected it to be clean

We stayed at the Boat House in the first week of October, 2022. My first impression was pretty bad. We paid a cleaning fee so I expected the previous guest to have paid it as well. The bathroom was filthy. There was mold on the shower curtain and hair all over the tub, floor, rug and sink. Not at all what I expected given the price paid per night. I had to wash the shower curtain and rug as well as clean the entire bathroom just to use it. Windows had been left open and the house was really cold when we arrived. There is one heater in the house but it does not warm the upstairs at all. We did not use the fireplace. The kitchen was pretty nice with all the basic stuff to prepare meals. I loved the cabinets. The living room is cozy and comfortable. The first floor bedroom is advertised as a queen bed but it’s only a double bed. On the plus side, the house is in a great spot with beautiful views. It was great for taking a long walk and catching the sunsets. This is not a place to stay in cool weather but I imagine in summer it would be great, as long as it was cleaned!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandy W.

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

Enjoyed our stay, but could use some TLC

Good location on a beautiful lake in a quiet neighborhood. The kitchen and bath looked recently updated, but some of the kitchen cookware was old and rusty. Place could have used a deep clean as there were many cobwebs and mold on the shower curtain. The downstairs bedroom has a full bed rather than a queen bed. The grill was not left in a usable state so we chose not to use it. The mattresses are old and uncomfortable and should be updated. Despite these faults, we enjoyed our stay. However, for the price we paid we would have expected a more updated camp.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jodi S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

It’s more like a camp

We enjoyed our stay. It’s more like a camp than a cottage which was fine. The upstairs is creepy and no one would go up there alone. It does look like they are starting to remodel some of the camp. We enjoyed paddle boarding and the area is really nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Loved having the dock and the mooring, it made boating Lake Champlain so enjoyable.

Location, location, location, this place has that. It made for a great Lakeside get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin L.

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

The Boat House is the perfect lake house

We loved the feeling of a summer house from our childhoods, the exposed interior walls and ceiling upstairs, and the spacious front porch overlooking the lake. Thanks so much, we'll come back when we can.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Melodie H.

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

Great location

Quintessential older lake house. Plenty of space for our family. We loved having a working fire place for the colder rainy evenings. Kitchen was well stocked. Could use a new grill. Being an early season booking we felt we opened the camp with basic clean up. Beds were full size not queen size but did the job for the week. We had an issue with the washing machine and the owner and manager quickly responded. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Boathouse.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time at The Boat House

Wonderful stay right on the lake. Really enjoyed the big porch and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

betsy c.

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

Beautiful setting

Peaceful weekend with beautiful views of the lake and mountains! Kayaked too! Very comfortable lake side camp.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Paul S., New Jersey

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

Lovely lake house, but quite rustic

We loved the location of the house, right across the street from the lake with use of the 2 kayaks and standup paddleboards. We were out on the lake every day, swimming and/or boating, although the steady breeze made paddleboarding a bit too challenging to try more than once. It was lovely to sit and read and look out over the lake from the beautiful porch. The house was nicely equipped -- we cooked dinner on the grill one night and made breakfasts and lunches in the kitchen. The shower and laundry room off the kitchen seemed like an unusual layout, but it really worked out quite well. The open walls and ceilings upstairs with exposed electrical wires creeped out our young adult kids, who refused to even go upstairs. The sleeping areas upstairs were spacious, but would benefit from some updating to match the downstairs, which was lovely. The neighborhood was very friendly with people walking by with and without dogs and saying hi. The lack of curtains on most of the windows was disconcerting at night, when people walking by could look right into the house. We enjoyed our trips to nearby Cookie Love for milkshakes and cookies and we took some nice trips to Burlington, including some local breweries and an admissions tour of the University of Vermont. Ryan was very easy to communicate with and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

perfect Vermont family getaway

Beautiful lakeside home with front screened porch along tranquil bay dotted with islands. Perfect family getaway for paddling, walking, and seeking out some of the best maple creemies in Vermont ( which we found right down the road at Vermont Cookie Love. Burlington a quick drive north. Kids loved the stand up paddle boards.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kim G.

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

Perfect Getaway

We had a wonderful time. We spent most of our time in the screened-in porch and on the dock/floating in the water. Definitely a relaxing setting. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Amazing Weekend in VT

We enjoyed the long weekend on the lake using the kayaks and paddle boards which were available on the property. We also made the short trip up to Burlington and enjoyed the restaurants and nightlife. We hope to come back next year.

10/10 Excellent

carroll e., Boston, MA

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

Wonderful old fashioned lakefront cottage

Comfortable, charming, beautifully situated. The house is funky in the best possible way. It is an old fashioned cottage with a breezy front porch and a great dock. The paddle boards and kayaks were great out on the lake, and swimming off the docks was also lovely. The kitchen is well supplied and easy to cook in. The cupboards are a special touch! The beds were comfortable, we only used the downstairs bedroom and the four single beds upstairs. You may want to bring plenty of drinking water as the tap water is strongly flavored. We loved our stay and hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

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