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View from above
The right side of the cottage was formerly a freight station.
Screened in porch is a great place to hang out bug free
View of the backyard and shed
Please wear water shoes on the beach. You never know what washes ashore

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Saint Albans Town, VT
  • Place, Woods Island State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Vermont
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Smugglers Notch
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Champlain Cottage

This spacious cottage is deceptively large as it was once two separate cottages that we joined together. The three bedroom configuration is unique with two of the rooms furnished with queen beds and the middle bedroom with a twin over full bunk bed and twin trundle. The cottage includes a canoe for cruising the lake and two hammocks to take it down. Enjoy a large deck on the lake or screened in porch to relax. There is also an expansive back yard with a golf net and plenty of room to play outdoor games.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 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: limit 1 total
Guests are responsible for any damage by pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash all dirty dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
On day of departure sweep clean, take the sheets off the beds that were used and return the cottage to the condition that you found it.
Please park in the designated parking area or on the lake side of the road. Do not park on the grass please.
Trash pick up is Friday morning so please roll the recycling and trash bins to the side of the road Thursday night and return them to the back

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Swanton

Located in Swanton, this cottage is on the beach. Hyde Log Cabin and Saint Anne's Shrine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Woods Island State Park and Kamp Kill Kare State Park. Jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Saint Albans Town, VT

What's nearby

  • Woods Island State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Albans Bay - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • University of Vermont - 40 min drive - 69.3 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 45 min drive - 68.9 km
  • Smugglers Notch - 51 min drive - 66.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Albans Station - 13 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Buffet - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tim's Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Catalyst Coffee Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Champlain Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Champlain Cottage?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Champlain Cottage on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$223, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lake Champlain Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Champlain Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Champlain Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Champlain Cottage located?

This Swanton cottage is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Woods Island State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of St. Albans Bay Park and St. Albans Bay. Swanton Beach and Kamp Kill Kare State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and we found everything just what the reservation said. Views were spectacular and neighborhood was nice and quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay again. Chris was most helpful and was available shortly after we emailed him thru the app. The Scotts, Owls Head Maine
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alton A.

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

Quiet Place

Brenda and I have stayed here multiple times and always leave refreshed. The lake location is quiet and serene, and the sunsets are awesome. Am looking forward to next years visit
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kathi j.

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

Perfect location

There really is no way the location could have been better. You’re just staring at the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

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

Home away from home

This is our third time we love it here and love our pets are welcome
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FRANCEEN W O.

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

Sweet Cottage

There were a lot of supplies, more than expected and I packed extra items. Plenty of towels, bedding, games & drinking water. Very nice neighbors and great place to walk & take the dog for morning walks. Nice screened in porch with unbelievable sunsets! Host was great with communication. We hope to go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lake Champlain Camp

The location was terrific, access to the lake was great. We truly enjoyed our stay. The Fienemann’s
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Tranquil and relaxing

It was so peaceful and relaxing at the cottage. We had everything we needed to just relax and enjoy every minute of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

What a fantastic place to recharge.

This was a great place to rent, it felt like home as soon as you walked through the door, Chris was very hospitable for everything we called him for, We had a great time and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diana b.

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

Awesome place!!

So quite and peaceful..everuthing you need was there. Across the street was the water..beautiful sunsets at night. We couldnt have found a better place to get rest!!! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Great relaxing getaway...everything we needed.

4 in our family stayed for 5 nights. Very spacious with plenty of room for everyone. On the go everyday and the cabin with beautiful sunsets was wonderful to come home to. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

Another wonderful year at the lake!

We look forward to our stay at the Poulin’s property from the moment we leave every year. It is such a wonderful time for us and the house and lake never disappoints! As always, we highly recommend staying at Poulin Shores!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Beautiful

We had a wonderful 2 weeks stay at the cabin. It was very spacious, beautiful yard, Chris answered any questions we had promptly. The best part was it was a pet friendly vacation home that we really appreciated.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance Kennedy L.

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

Beautiful views and nice open floor plan cottage. So thankful for the woodstove, as we lost power, a

Nice quiet road. So thankful for the woodstove (and wood provided), as we lost power for 9 hours, due to a crazy storm. Great place, great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Cozy lake house!

We had a wonderful time relaxing at this property and adventuring to the neighboring attractions. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The fireplace was our favorite. Every morning the lake showed us a new view.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

Another wonderful year at Poulin Shores!

Just got back from our 5th year here on the lake - as usual we had the best trip. Perfect place especially for these "socially distant" times. The Poulins make improvements every year and we're already booked to go back next year! Can't wait!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty T.

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

Our stay at the lake

The house warm and inviting. It was exactly as it appeared online. It was well stocked with amenities. The property is beautiful. We experienced magnificent sunsets each night. The host was friendly and responsive. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Girl’s weekend

There were 5 of us staying for a girl’s weekend. We drove from PA stoping in Woodstock New York for lunch. The leaves on the way up were beautiful! Since we were about an hour away from Montreal we went there for a day trip and saw Notre Dame Basilica. While at the house we enjoyed our views of the snow capped mountains, the beautiful sunsets and of course Lake Champlain . Perfect accommodations!!! Would stay there again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas A.

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

Great spot

Incredible place on the lake. House is well loved and comfortable. You will need water shoes/sandals for the beach but it is one of the best swimming spots ive been to. Canoe is in bad shape, not sure it should be offered as an amenity anymore for safety reaspns. The kayaks were great for riding out on smooth water days. Unforgettable sunsets and great food in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

Another amazing week at Poulin Shores

We just returned from our 4th summer at the Poulin's cottage. We absolutely love our time there and look foward to it all year long! Each year there are improvements (AC this year!) and the house is super clean, well stocked and comfortable. We spend hours sitting on the screened in porch and relaxing in/by the lake. St. Albans is also a very nice little city (we like Catalyst coffee shop and 14th star brewing) and Burlington isn't far either for a night out. We can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA C.

Excellent Location for R&R

What an excellent location on the Lake. Wonderful views (& sunsets) of the lake & islands from onshore deck, screened in porch, or relaxing inside on the comfy leather sofa thru big picture windows. The cabin was much more spacious than I had expected. Furnishings were clean and comfortable. Great place to rest and relax, or getting out in the water on the canoe or biking down the road, as they provided lots of "toys". Chris, the owner, was terrific to work with and quick to respond to any questions. I would definitely rent from him again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES D.

A nice fall getaway

We had a good time, the place is nice and clean, and very spacious , well kept and in a good location so I can launch my boat and go fishing close by. We're already planning to come back in June as we've booked the place again! The only problem we had this time of year was the wind was relentless and blowing out of the North made tough for fishing. But that's Mother Nature you can't control it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

Exceeded our expectations !

CAUTION This is not the Marriott ! The Marriott does not have the warm Vermont vibe that this cabin exudes. Clean, well appointed and well equipped Poulin Shores was as advertised and provided us with a great vacation experience. Great restaurants in St. Albins for those nights that you don't want to cook. Side trips to Montreal and Burlington were quite doable. Always returned to the cabin for incredible sunsets over the water. Thanks Chris and Jen for allowing us to spend a week here. Hope to return. Jeff & Elaine
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

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

Just what was needed

This was a last minute plan and we were lucky a scheduling glitch made the cottage available for a shorter stay than typically required. We brought our dogs and covered the furniture and beds with our own coverings. The place was nicely stocked and even though parts of the cottage were older, the bathroom was fresh and large! The common space and sleeping arrangements would be great for a family or group of friends. It was really hot during our stay and the AC units were wonderful to have. The screen porch was a nice way to enjoy the outside and not worry about bugs or our dogs bothering walkers or joggers. The location was awesome! We loved that it was on a private quiet road so we could walk safely during the day or after dark. It's hard to find a property no right on a main road. The beach is rocky so be sure to bring your beach shoes. The backyard would be perfect for children wanting to run and play. A big apple tree attracts deer looking for a snack. Great place and we will definitely rent again. Thank you Poulins! You have a very special spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Amazing Vermont getaway!

We absolutely loved our stay at the cottage. We were a group of 5 adults and 2 toddlers. Chris was very communicative about our arrival and checked in with us to make sure everything was ok. The house was very clean and we were pleasantly surprised to find that the cottage was way bigger than we expected; the kitchen, living area and dining area are all open to each other so we had plenty of communal space. The bedrooms were very quiet due to their layout which was great because we were traveling with a 15 month and 17 month old but they didn't bother each other despite sleeping in adjacent rooms. The screened porch was amazing for dinner, relaxing at night or just having a smaller room for the toddlers to play in without having to chase them all around :) The beach deck was awesome and pretty unique and the beach itself was great. It's rocky but that was really a plus for us as the babies loved playing in the rocks and there was also a bit of sandy area to for them to play in. Once you walk out a few feet into the water there was also a sandy but shallow area we we could sit with the babies and play. The water itself was clear and not seaweed-y. This was definitely the best beach we've encountered at the various rentals we've stayed at on the lake. The kitchen was well equipped and we definitely appreciated the convenience of the water cooler and two refrigerators (can you say beer fridge??!). We loved St. Albans and hope next time we can explore a little more of the surrounding areas but for this trip we were happy staying at the house almost the whole time. Burlington is a quick 45 minute drive and you can get to Canada in about 20 minutes if you're looking for more to do. We also enjoyed Kill Kare State park for an afternoon (10 minutes or so). Grocery stores and Walmart about 15 minutes. Thank you to the Poulin Family for sharing their house with us and we sincerely hope to return next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth-Ann K.

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

Lake Life

This was our first stay at Poulin Shores and it will definitely not be our last! The lake views were spectacular from inside the house as well as on the deck. We have been to many lake houses and this is one of our new favorites. My family enjoyed fishing the lake as well as a bit of kayaking. The house is clean and had all of the necessary amenities. We look forward to the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Poulin

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We are two hard working professionals in the physical therapy and sports performance industry. We travel a lot ourselves and take many of our experiences to continue to improve our guests experience while they stay in the cottage. We grew up in Vermont and currently live in North Carolina but return to our cottage frequently to enjoy all that it has to offer.

Why they chose this property

This cottage as been our family retreat since we bought it in 2006. We have poured time, money and a lot of heart into this cottage. We moved our family to NC in 2012 and now we want to share our private escape with others. You will leave your cares behind the moment you step foot onto "Poulin Shores". May you love this place as much as we have. Looking forward to having you back every year.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is on a historic piece of property that has been enjoyed by families for generations. Nearly all of the properties are occupied by their owners due to the great community feel and family friendly atmosphere. We want you to make memories and try to include as much as we can for you to do that.

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