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Lake Champlain Waterfront: Amazing Sunsets, Private Beach, and Firepit

Lake Champlain Waterfront: Amazing Sunsets, Private Beach, and Firepit

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Overview of Lake Champlain Waterfront: Amazing Sunsets, Private Beach, and Firepit

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Swanton, VT
  • Popular LocationLake Champlain Islands7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMissisquoi National Wildlife Refuge8 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth Hero State Park30 min drive
  • AirportBurlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Couples Room

1 Queen Bed

Kids or 2nd Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Champlain Waterfront: Amazing Sunsets, Private Beach, and Firepit

This cottage is located in the bluffs area of Hog Island, Vermont and boasts absolutely phenomenal sunsets. It is designed for a relaxing, single family vacation in a nature rich environment. The cottage was recently renovated with new flooring, walls, toilet, vanity, furniture, and fresh exterior paint.

The cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed and an additional sleep area in the divided living room with twin bunk beds. All linens are included.

There is one full bathroom stocked with beach and bath towels, shampoo and conditioner, and hand soap.

Linens/towels/toiletries/plates/glasses/coffee cups/Keurig/coffee/grill/ propane all included. The cottage has a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer/stove/microwave.

There is a dining room with a table for rainy day dining indoors (seats up to 6) and a table with an umbrella on the walk-out patio for outdoor grilling and dining (grill on the patio).

There are two window air conditioners that cool the entire cottage along with propane heat for cool nights and a fire-pit on the beach. There is also a lot of space on the front lawn for games and activities.

The cottage has internet/WiFi, games and books.

Down the stairs from the cottage is a private swimming/sunning beach. Amenities include: two kayaks, pool floats, sun chairs, beach umbrellas, and 2 adult/3 children's life jackets.

It's a great, private place to take a swim or launch on a kayak site seeing cruise along the beautiful shoreline. There is no dock (predominantly west winds) but the front yard offers plenty of space to park a boat and trailer.

There are two public boat launches nearby (West Swanton Boat Access .2 miles and Tabor Point Boat Ramp 4.2 miles).

In addition, we are just steps from Hog Island Market where fishing equipment, bait, fishing license, ice, beer, wine, and groceries are all available.

Campbell's Bay Campground (6mi) is also close by for Pontoon, Motor Boat, or Canoe rentals.

West Swanton Orchard (.9mi) is a great stop for apples, soft ice cream and souvenirs.

Green Mountain Stables is directly across the road where visitors can watch the horses training or take riding lessons, and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is also just one mile away.

The cottage is centrally located within the best Pike, Bass and Walleye fishing grounds on the lake!

For those who want a bit more adventure, the Canadian boarder is just 4 miles north. There is a nice small, waterfront town with several great restaurants called Venice en Quebec just across the border. Montreal is also only one hour north so bring your passports.

Here is a rundown of additional restaurants and places of interest nearby:

To the West:
- Alburgh (4-8 miles)
> Dollar General/On the Run Gas Station and Quickstop (4 miles)

- Lake Champlain Islands Dining: North Hero House, Hero's Welcome, Ruthcliffe Lodge, McKees Island Pub and Pizza, Blue Paddle, Tikki Bar, (all about a 15 mile beautiful drive southwest through islands)

To the East:
- Swanton (7.5 miles)
> House of Pizza
> Shaggy's Snack Bar (famous fries!)
> Hannafords, Dollar General, Aubuchan Hardware
> McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, multiple gas stations/quick stops

- St Albans (15 miles)
> Pie in the Sky (pizza, hot sandwiches)
> Mimmo's Italian
> Twiggs Gastropub (drink specials/live entertainment)
> Jeff's Main Seafood
> 14th Star Brewing

- Laundromat: One in Alburgh 10 min west and one in Swanton 10 min east. Both are 24 hour facilities.

Property manager

Josie

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

About the area

Swanton

This cottage is located in Swanton. Saint Anne's Shrine and Fort Lennox are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Champlain and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Swanton, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Champlain Islands - 7 min drive
  • Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive
  • Venise-en-Quebec Beach - 24 min drive
  • North Hero State Park - 30 min drive
  • Parc Safari - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Rouses Point Station - 20 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 14 min drive
  • Swanton House of Pizza - 12 min drive
  • Links on The Lake - 21 min drive
  • Papa Petes Snack bar - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Champlain Waterfront: Amazing Sunsets, Private Beach, and Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Champlain Waterfront: Amazing Sunsets, Private Beach, and Firepit?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Champlain Waterfront: Amazing Sunsets, Private Beach, and Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lake Champlain Waterfront: Amazing Sunsets, Private Beach, and Firepit located?

Located in Swanton, this family-friendly cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Champlain, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Champlain Islands and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. Missisquoi Bay and Baie Missisquoi are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
From the electric heaters to cozy up on a chilly October night to having grilling utensils at our fingertips … the location features a beautiful sunset off the water… highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lakefront cottage in Swanton
We had a wonderful time enjoying the lake and Quebec at this cottage- swimming, grilling, sunsets and games on the front lawn. Cottage was updated and clean, with good wifi and properly equipped for a long stay. We hope to stay here again and highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P., St. Laurent, Quebec

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage much bigger than I expected
We were 2 adults & we had lots of space inside and out. Unfortunately the lake was very high so we could not enjoy the beach. We made lots of use of the fire pit at night. There as a nice patio table and chairs with a view of the lake where we enjoyed our meals. Would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Windy!
We had a great time. There was a problem with the outdoor grill, but Josie took care of it immediately by getting a new one as a replacement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time is a charm
Third time staying here and first time bringing our dog. As usual, we enjoyed time on the lake, kayaking & swimming and watching the dog live his best life! Due to recent flooding in the area the lake was abnormally high and covered the beach area but the lake was clean and it didn’t affect our level of enjoyment. Thank you Josie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Josie

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Owners: Andy and Josie. Andy was born and raised on a local dairy farm and has been hunting and fishing around Lake Champlain since childhood. Josie is a career naval officer who recently retired with her husband in Vermont. They own a house on the east shore of Lake Champlain about a mile from the cottage.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I own three adjacent properties now and are working to continually upgrade the area to offer travelers a full, resort-like experience in a quiet and nature rich setting.

What makes this property unique

Private beach.
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