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On the Rocks in North Hero

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A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin with a deck and stairs leading to a porch, surrounded by trees.
A spacious living area with two sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a window overlooking greenery.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Located on the lake, this 4-bedroom vacation home features 2 bathrooms and accommodates 7 guests. It is pet-friendly, allowing your furry companions to join you on your getaway. Enjoy nearby attractions like Hero's Welcome and Knight Island State Park for outdoor activities and exploration.

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

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North Hero, VT

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

On the Rocks in North Hero

Secluded, waterfront home on Lake Champlain w/lake views, firepit & washer/dryer
Tucked away in lush greenery on a small peninsula in the middle of Lake Champlain, this private waterfront home boasts an ideal location for a summer getaway. Priced well, in an expensive North Hero lakeside market, this home is an older renovation, and is slowly receiving upgrades asked for by guests to bring it up to beauty and comfort levels. The lakefront and privacy is unmatched, and we are adding AC shortly. Enjoy it while you can at these reduced prices!
MRT#11225260

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum age to be the renter of record is 24 year old.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3295847vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

North Hero

Located in North Hero, this holiday home is on a lake. St. Albans Historical Museum and Kent Delord House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hyde Log Cabin and Saint Anne's Shrine. Hero's Welcome and Strand Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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North Hero, VT

Getting around

  • Rouses Point Station - 43 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Bar At North Hero House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shore Acres Inn and Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bravo Zulu Lakeside Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carry Bay - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mooney Bay - ‬66 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Rocks in North Hero pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at On the Rocks in North Hero?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On the Rocks in North Hero?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Rocks in North Hero?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the Rocks in North Hero located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hero's Welcome, Knight Point State Park and Ladds Landing Marina. Hyde Log Cabin and Grand Isle Free Library are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property offers a family environment for outdoor lovers. Our three teenage daughters put down their phones and spent the trip kayaking, swimming, and playing board games. We had a wonderful stay and hope to travel to the area again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious. Great view of the bay from the kitchen and living room area. Communication from host was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Property was a bit dirty, windows especially and some didn't open.We had a wonderful stay regardless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a wonderful stay in North Hero.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! Easy check in, well stocked kitchen, nice rooms, and a great sauna. The bay has a lot of vegetation, but it’s a much better temperature than surrounding beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved all the windows, the water, the kayaks, and the sauna. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best trip

Place was absolutely perfect.. see you next summer
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
My friends and I were very disappointed with the lack of maintenance on this place. The pictures were taken many years prior to its current rundown condition. Clearly false advertisement. In the one small shower the water handle fell off. We didn't try the jetted tub, as prior visitor comments indicated it didn't work. The internet never worked and seems to not have worked for others. When a placeis advertised for 6-7 people it should provide seating for all paying guests as well as enough glasses for each person. The carpeting in bedrooms had large stains. All the windows have not been cleaned inside or out for a very long time and the paint was cracked and peeling. The view of the lake was obstructed by the over grown trees. I could go on, but I think you get the picture. I paid a handsome price for this place and did not get what was expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
The mere fact that you stayed your whole reservation , with no communication , then after you left, you came up with all these unsurmountable issues , and demanding a huge refund, shows you to be a refund scammer.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location for a Fall Getaway

We had a great stay at On the Rocks. The other reviews aren't wrong about the stairs being slippery and things being rustic, but because of those reviews I knew exactly what we were getting into (in fact, it was better than I anticipated). The beds were comfortable, there was a new refrigerator and the whole place is quirky and fun. Beautiful sunrises, near a nice walking trail and was very serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice spot

Great start, I am sure it will improve in the coming years!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we stepped onto the property, we knew we'd be in for a terrific time. This tucked away location made my family's first New England autumn experience worthwhile. We awakened to a beautiful sunrise every morning from the backyard lake view which glistened the living area accompanied by the golden leaves. Between kayaking on the calm shores of Lake Champlain, to jumping between the sauna and tub, we couldn't have asked for a better retreat from city life. To the moon and back, thank you Charles for being so accommodating and hospitable. Looking forward to our return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Late August

Everything was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location!

This house is a bit quirky but it suited our party well. The private dock was large enough for our boat & 2 jet skis. The property grounds are on a steep hill and access to water is under repair. Overall a great stay! hillhill
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hi

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Vermont!

What a wonderful time in North Hero. The place is located right on the water with a large dock for fishing, reading, and just hanging out. The water was wonderful for swimming, some weeds, but warm and refreshing. We loved the deck over looking the water and the open concept kitchen. The weather was hot when we were there and there was no air conditioning, which made sleeping difficult. I would love to stay here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Awesome weekend

Overall awesome weekend, great location, beautiful view! Expect a cabin feel, do not expect a luxury retreat. It is listed as a 2 bathrooms, but online has 1 shower with very weak water pressure. Kitchen was well equipped. It has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing View

You cannot beat the beautiful view from this lakefront house! It’s situated up hill from the lake and has tons of windows. It feels like you’re in a treehouse. Plenty of room for our family of four and our dog. Bathrooms are a little strange - 2 half baths and a separate shower/tub room — but it worked. Paths are a little slippery so keep this in mind if someone in your group has mobility issues. Great location - very close to Hero’s Welcome and North Hero House. About 40 minutes from Burlington.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Lake Time

We had a wonderful stay on the lake in this peaceful and rustic spot! There are quiet roads and trails for walking or biking and the dock was fabulous for fishing, launching paddle boards or kayaks or for just hanging out. There were several kayaks with life vests for our enjoyment. The views from kitchen/main room made you feel like you were up in a tree house looking out at the lake. The living spaces were all nice and clean with ample bath towels, bathing supplies and a well-equipped kitchen. Charles was a friendly, responsive and helpful host. We will surely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pretty nice spot!

We liked the house. Nice to have 2 toilets. There’s a separate room with a shower but the door doesn’t shut all the way. The big bummer was all the outside walk ways are steep, with no handrails. Anyone who is unsteady on their feet will have difficulty getting around. And VERY slippery when wet. The dock set up from the beach to the dock needs some work. The water is very weedy in this area. Unfortunately the blue green algae showed up while we were there but no one can help that.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxed and Peaceful

Charles is a very attentive host who was always available to answer any questions or concerns. Property is a little dated but situated in such a peaceful scene! Relaxation for hours on end. Our visit was in early fall so there was no interest in swimming. However for those that may choose to swim access to the water from the floating dock could be a challenge. The only real negative to the property is walkways. The property is situated on a hill and would be difficult to access for anyone withMobility issues or small children. However we were able to manage fine. Overall a very nice day
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great spot to spend a few days lakeside. We didn't come across anything that was lacking as far as cooking equipment, linens or outdoor gear. The house was generally clean upon arrival, smelled fresh and was tidy. We did find that there were more deep clean items that had been missed but not to the point of being a bother. We enjoyed our stay. Top 3 qualities:1. Location: very private, easy access to Marina if you need to put in a boat. Quiet. Fishing was great. Lovely walking trail2. Pretty much everything you need is provided on site other than firewood. 3 Jetted tub and Sauna were an added bonusTop things to consider:(not cons just things to keep in mind)1. It is very steep moving around the property as well as getting down to the water. My three year old did well but it did add another level of involvement for mom. This would be very difficult for anyone with mobily issues to enjoy this location. 2 This property was ok for us but it is rustic. It is in need of repair which the owner has begun to do. Just think camp and not beach house. The remodels that have been done look great. I'm sure this will continue to improve in the coming years.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stay at On The Rocks

The property was well located in a nice area. Getting to the location was a breeze. The house/cottage was very clean and the cleaning person, Robin, was great. The cottage is showing its age but was comfortable with a kitchen that was very well stocked with pots, pans, etc. It had an outstanding view of the lake and was quite comfortable for a rental. Our only complaint with the rental was the outside. The property was not well looked after as far as the grounds were concerned. There was a major concern with the walkways to the lake/dock area. They were in terrible condition and were quite dangerous especially for young children and older adults. it was extremely dangerous to get onto and off of the floating dock for swimming and boating. Once you jumped off the dock into the water you could not get back out of the water because there was no ladder to climb out. Children had to be lifted out and 1 or 2 received MINOR scrapes and cuts but for the amount of money weekly rental is, fix the problem! Adults had to swim to the shore and climb out. The dock surface was very ruff and getting splinters was a daily occurance. This put a damper on the daily activities but once you returned to the house it was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lake getaway

Overall a great time but some challenges to the property were burnt out and no light bulbs in lower bathroom and lower guest room. Burnt out lights outdoors and unkept pathway that led to my father falling and getting cut on his leg. Property manager responded immediately and put up some small solar lights. The pathway needs to be re done and the exterior patio furniture was dirty- we cleaned quite a bit in the kitchen as the dishes were wet and dirty in the cupboards when we got there. There was no screen in upper bedroom and the window was open since it was so hot. The dock was difficult to access and no one was able to get on or off easily. Though the property manager did pull the dock in some it was still difficult to access. I suggested putting foot holds on the wooden planks that were a temporary fix- but we all got splinters trying to not slip getting on and off. The steepness of the property should be included in the property description for elderly folks. Beautiful views and lovely to have kayaks to use. Awesome property manager, very responsive and helpful. He went the extra mile at a moments notice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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