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Charming Colchester Home w/ Malletts Bay Beachfront, WiFi, Gourmet Kitchen, A/C
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m
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Colchester, VT
- Place, Saint Michael's College6 min drive
- Place, University of Vermont8 min drive
- Place, Sunset Drive-In Theater8 min drive
- Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Charming Colchester Home w/ Malletts Bay Beachfront, WiFi, Gourmet Kitchen, A/C
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
A fee of $175 will be added for each pet.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Colchester
Located in Colchester, this holiday home is on the beach. Sunset Drive-In Theater and Saint Michael's Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center and Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.

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
- University of Vermont - 8 min drive - 13.0 km
- Sunset Drive-In Theater - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
- University Mall - 8 min drive - 13.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Starbucks - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Burger King - 9 min drive
- Dunkin' - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
24 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Betsey K.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Betsey K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
12 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunsets
Karen M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kari C.
12 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Get-Away
Kari C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
PHYLLIS F.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
PHYLLIS F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne S.
18 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED "Pastime"!
Suzanne S.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James M B.
18 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake house
James M B.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erin F.
5 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect layout
Erin F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheryl K.
30 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place. Better than pics on site
Sheryl K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rita L.
10 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reliving summers in Vermont as a child. A celebration of Bob’s 78 birthday remembering good times.
Rita L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenn G.
22 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation home!
Jenn G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sean H.
10 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Sean H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JOYCE B.
10 September 2018
Loved it!!!!
JOYCE B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ken B.
5 June 2018
Great house great location
Ken B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer V.
23 October 2017
Great house in a beautiful location
Jennifer V.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
20 September 2017
Lovely spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kathy R.
9 September 2017
Amazing location on the lake
Kathy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Beverly C.
6 August 2017
beautiful
Beverly C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Louise W.
15 September 2016
Fantastic week at this gem of a house
Louise W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pam F.
18 June 2016
Beautiful home great location!
Pam F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
TIMOTHY T.
7 September 2015
Pastime
TIMOTHY T.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jenni N.
4 July 2015
Best Family Vacation Yet!
Jenni N.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jean C.
16 September 2014
Lovely, comfortable house in a peaceful location!
Jean C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary F.
7 August 2014
Heaven on earth!
Mary F.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Russ H.
21 May 2014
Lovely place, better than the Photos!
Russ H.
About the host
Hosted by Richard MacDonald
Much like Ben & Jerry, the owners all moved to Burlington in the late 1970's. The four owners (two couples, Rich and Jacque, Rick and Madeleine) came to Burlington to attend the University of Vermont for undergrad and graduate work. We then met our future spouses there, all while enjoying the great Burlington/UVM student experience, and living on a shoestring. Distant cousins Rich and Madeleine connected there and our foursome were our only local family. Although the years and different jobs have taken us geographically far away, Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains have always felt like home to us all. We welcome you and hope that you enjoy our house. Our friend Laurie who lives nearby and manages the property for us will take good care of you.
Why they chose this property
Waterfront properties on Malletts Bay do not become available very often, so when the chance arose to reconnect on the Pastime property, we were all in accord to go for it. 'Renovations' became a 'rebuild,' to 'new build' through record-breaking flooding and even a hurricane! But it has all been worthwhile when we sit out sipping wine at sunset enjoying the lake and the mountains while connecting with friends and family! Priceless!
What makes this property unique
The original Pastime cottage was located in a wonderful central setting with panoramic views along the eastern shore of the bay, but it was in disrepair, leading to renovation and, eventually, to the necessity of total reconstruction to modern standards. The owners have put much energy and thought into the design and setup of the house, and we all have fallen in love with its charming rooms and pleasant spaces, especially the lovely gourmet kitchen and the enclosed porches that give the feeling of practically being on the beach. We already have many wonderful shared memories of our experiences at Pastime, including a very special wedding on the beach in the summer of 2012. The sunsets on the lake are spectacular and worth the trip at any time of year.
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