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Charming 3-bedroom lakefront house with large yard and sandy beach

Holiday home in Colchester with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Church Street Marketplace
  • Place, Waterfront Park
  • Place, University of Vermont
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 3-bedroom lakefront house with large yard and sandy beach

Please note as of November 2024, we are personally hosting and managing our home (after several years of hosting through a property management company). Our goal is to provide the best experience for our guests through clear communications, personal service, and a well-maintained property. We have addressed the maintenance concerns noted by previous guests and improved our cleaning regimen. We look forward to hosting you on the shores of Lake Champlain!

Spend quality time with the ones you love in this home's cozy, cabin-like interior with amazing lake views. Full of rustic accents, including comfortable furnishings, new mattresses in 2023, exposed beam ceilings, and knotty pine walls, the interior provides the perfect refuge needed for relaxation at the end of an activity-filled day. Relax in front of the (electric) fireplace or stream your favorite shows on the flat screen smart TV.

Outside you’ll find a lovely patio and lawn, sweeping waterfront views, and direct access to Thayer Beach on Lake Champlain for sunbathing and swimming. Several beach chairs are available to stick in the sand. With few distractions in a peaceful rural setting, the quaint lakefront living at this home will win over your heart.

Besides the lake, you are 20 minutes from the University of Vermont and downtown Burlington with shopping, restaurants, microbreweries, waterfront, farmer’s market, and lots of activities for the whole family! You’ll be a short trip from the 584-acre Niquette Bay State Park, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory, or the scenic town of Stowe. There are several ski resorts within an hours drive including Stowe, Sugarbush, Smuggler’s Notch, Bolton Valley, and Cochran’s ski area.

Back inside, the kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, and plenty of other cookware, standard appliances for quick and easy meal prep, and ample seating indoors and/or outdoors for your whole group. There is a washer and dryer in the cellar (with laundry pods provided) so you can pack light. The house has WiFi throughout so you can stay connected while enjoying your stay.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Champlain and find numerous adventures steps away from this waterfront vacation home. Book it today!

Things to Know
Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
Quiet hours are from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Unruly or illegal activities will not be tolerated.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
No pets are allowed on the premises.
No fires are allowed anywhere on the property, except on the beach.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for up to 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area on a private road. We ask all of our guests to be good neighbors to our neighbors. Please be mindful of quiet hours after 9pm and mind the posted speed limit on the road. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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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

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

About the area

Colchester

Malletts Bay, a neighbourhood in Colchester, is home to this holiday home. Colchester Pond Natural Area and Indian Brook Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Drive-In Theater and Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Centennial Field or Patrick Gymnasium.
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Colchester, VT

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Lake Champlain Ferry - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • University of Vermont - 15 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Burlington Union Station - 16 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Butter - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zachary's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3-bedroom lakefront house with large yard and sandy beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Charming 3-bedroom lakefront house with large yard and sandy beach located?

Located in Malletts Bay, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Sunset Drive-In Theater and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Airport Park. Starr Farm Dog Park and North Avenue Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great. Everything about it was easy, comfortable, and pleasant. It was so nice to sit privately outside. It was so close to the places we wanted to see and visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

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

Wonderful Spot!

We absolutely loved our time here! It was exactly as advertised. Brittany was so helpful and amazing! We hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele L.

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

3 Bedroom house on lake

Spacious, clean, well supplied and great communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amélie S.

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

Quick getaway with young children

The cottage on the lake was very charming and quiet. The view was beautiful and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rita L.

Amazing location and beach!

Really cute place! Rustic little getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

Perfect on the lake!

Great stay at this lakeside property. Family cabin with a private beach and views for days. Thank you Brittany, we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor V.

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

Honeymoon Stat

What a wonderful home! Can’t beat the views from the backyard and the private beach. Brittany responded quickly to messages and was so incredibly kind. She even let us check out late.We unfortunately visited during a warmer time and overlooked the fact that the house does not have air conditioning. Despite the warmth, we made it work with open windows and provided fans to circulate air.The kitchen was very well stocked with cooking utensils and pots and pans. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doctor A.

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

Wonderful!

Exactly like the pictures. Great house, quiet neighborhood and and not far from the shopping, restaurants and bars
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory M.

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

Great location

Location can’t be beat. House is perfectly cozy, clean and stocked with all the kitchen essentials. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

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

Great location, all you need in the home.

Loved the property. I traveled with my wife and 2 young daughters. Lots to do in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Location, location, location

This vintage property is set right on Mallett's Bay and it is a beautiful location. We enjoyed it morning noon and night. The property is creatively decorated, clean and well appointed. We hosted a small family reunion with a BBQ in the backyard and enjoyed the whole day. Very well laid out and perfect for the occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kamran B.

Great Location

Great location on the lake with very nice views. Nice clean facilities. All amenities available in the cottage. Did not get to use the outside due to cold weather but had a good setup outside as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Marie Claude L.

Nice spot

The cottage has his charm. Very vintage. Awesome sunset, near bike path and Burlington
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8/10 Good

Mira B.

Rustic in beautiful location

Beautiful spot on the lake. Cottage has lots of character. Very comfortable as long as you don’t mind an occasional spider web. Kitchen could have used a few more amenities like a sharp knife.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Wonderful view

On a girls road trip through New England. This was a perfectly wonderful place. It was so close to nature, yet close to attractions around the area. Spending the evening watching the sun set on Lake Champlain was breathtaking. We knew God was magnificent. Even had pizza delivered that was yummy. Recommend this location
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2/10 Terrible

Caroline M.

Home is fabulous - Vacasa corporate cs not so much

Checked into house with 1 bathroom that had an actual hole in the 1 bathroom sink leaking onto mildew ridden carpet (allergies!). Took 7 calls before fixed 2 days later - cs follow a process to log call and pass on and forget - not customer service at all! Not to mention thick dust under every end table and trash in yard. Compensation? Cleaning fee refund. Not delighted….
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, needs some TLC

We have been renters and owners. Totally enjoyed our stay but have a couple of suggestions. We never did figure out the thermostat instructions, it was on the whole time and we couldn't adjust the temperature. Fortunately it was cool so we just opened the windows. Also, could have appreciated some additional instructions for the TV/Cable. But figured it out. The grill needed cleaning which we did. Also installed a cover plate in the main bedroom. It would be a good idea to have a pan by the door for people to wash sand off their feet. We have a similar septic system and you shouldn't let plants grow in the evaporator, those are the lungs of your septic. The entry way combination never worked properly but we didn't leave the house so it wasn't a big deal. We really enjoyed our stay but I would imagine that people more picky made have had an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equipped kitchen, great shopping options in town. Easy access to nearby attractions. Lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property amazing! It is such a cute little camp right on Lake Champlain. Brittany was very easy to work with! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location. It was so nice to be right on the beach and it is your own private beach. As a bonus there was a nice bucket of beach toys the kids really loved. The kitchen was well stocked with all the cooking supplies one would need. There are puzzles and games, mega blocks for little kids. The home is on a private road but if walking/running or bike riding you can easily access the bike path in Colchester. The house is definitely rustic, but we got that from the photos and expected it to be that way.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Right on its own beach. Owners always responded to questions very quickly. Highly recommend and will stay again real soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, delightfully appointed with a lovely water front view. Highly recommend ed for anyone seeking to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet setting at the end of a dead end road. Well stocked household with great sunsets. Enjoyed kayaking in the bay and biking on the nearby bike trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't have been a better house and location. We will definitely be going back there in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PV G.

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

Great stay in paradise

I knew I would have a great view and a comfortable place to live for my stay in the description. Everything was accurate. What I didn't know is how wonderful this place would be. Just to list a few highlights :- The house beside the beach and the beautiful backyard.- The amazing sunsets everyday.- The airport park and the Bayside beach park just half a mile away.- Most convenience stores really close and all others maximum 15 minutes away.- Almost at the end of a private road for peaceful atmosphereWith all of the above, I can say without a doubt that this place was a little paradise for a family with young children. Thanks to our host! I will recommend it for my friends and colleagues.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

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