Best View on Malletts Bay
House in Milton, VT
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
The ultimate in privacy on your own peninsula. Renovated Mid-Century Modern lake house (called the "Duck Blind") with all of the amenities for your family's vacation. The house if perfectly set up for two sets of adults in the upper floor bedrooms and kids in the downstairs bunk room.
Upstairs you will find, in addition to the two bedrooms, one full and one half bath, a chefs kitchen that opens up to a screened-in porch through three retractible glass doors with views of the boat dock, perfect for indoor/outdoor living. There's, a custom vermonter-made dining table that seats 10 comfortably, and a living area that opens onto the enormous deck with endless views of Malletts Bay. Downstairs, is a recreation area with a pool table, fireplace and couches for watching DVDs on the flatscreen TV, or playing board games on the large ottoman. The bunk room on the lower level sleeps 6.
Summer: Bring your boat as the property includes a 50' dock (with mooring whips for 2 boats) located in a private cove. Also included are 2 paddle boards, 4 kayaks and a canoe. Air conditioning, in addition to the ceiling fans in the upstair bedrooms and living rooms as well as the multiple sliding glass doors will keep your group cool in the summer heat.
Fall: located on 7 private acres with endless views of the lake and front row seat to the spectacular colors of the changing leaves and stunning sunsets.
Winter: when the lake freezes over there is ice skating, snow shoeing and cross country skiing just out your front door. Several major Vermont ski resorts are located within 80 minutes of the house including Smugglers Notch (50 mins); Mad River Glen (66 mins); Stowe (68 mins); Sugarbush (75 mins); and Jay Peak (80 mins). Three-zone heating and two fireplaces will keep your group cozy when it's cold outside.
Other amenities include access to an outdoor Basketball Court, located a short walk from the house, close proximity to Niquette State Park (5 mins driving) with miles of hiking trails, as well as nearby Burlington (20 mins) with its many restaurants and shops.
POLICIES
- No smoking
- Must be at least 30 years old to book
- No events, parties and large gatherings permitted in this property. Additional fines will be assessed if evidence of an event is found
- Pets must be approved in advance (no puppies; must be house trained; no pets allowed on the furniture; must remain on a leash outside of the property)
Upstairs you will find, in addition to the two bedrooms, one full and one half bath, a chefs kitchen that opens up to a screened-in porch through three retractible glass doors with views of the boat dock, perfect for indoor/outdoor living. There's, a custom vermonter-made dining table that seats 10 comfortably, and a living area that opens onto the enormous deck with endless views of Malletts Bay. Downstairs, is a recreation area with a pool table, fireplace and couches for watching DVDs on the flatscreen TV, or playing board games on the large ottoman. The bunk room on the lower level sleeps 6.
Summer: Bring your boat as the property includes a 50' dock (with mooring whips for 2 boats) located in a private cove. Also included are 2 paddle boards, 4 kayaks and a canoe. Air conditioning, in addition to the ceiling fans in the upstair bedrooms and living rooms as well as the multiple sliding glass doors will keep your group cool in the summer heat.
Fall: located on 7 private acres with endless views of the lake and front row seat to the spectacular colors of the changing leaves and stunning sunsets.
Winter: when the lake freezes over there is ice skating, snow shoeing and cross country skiing just out your front door. Several major Vermont ski resorts are located within 80 minutes of the house including Smugglers Notch (50 mins); Mad River Glen (66 mins); Stowe (68 mins); Sugarbush (75 mins); and Jay Peak (80 mins). Three-zone heating and two fireplaces will keep your group cozy when it's cold outside.
Other amenities include access to an outdoor Basketball Court, located a short walk from the house, close proximity to Niquette State Park (5 mins driving) with miles of hiking trails, as well as nearby Burlington (20 mins) with its many restaurants and shops.
POLICIES
- No smoking
- Must be at least 30 years old to book
- No events, parties and large gatherings permitted in this property. Additional fines will be assessed if evidence of an event is found
- Pets must be approved in advance (no puppies; must be house trained; no pets allowed on the furniture; must remain on a leash outside of the property)
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Milton, VT
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Had an amazing time at this property which was beautiful, clean, and private. The owner was responsive and easy to work with.
5.0 / 5.0
2nd visit. Loved it!!
5.0 / 5.0
Ian was easy to communicate with and the property is heavenly. I’d go back in a heartbeat
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to kayak, enjoy the lake and explore Burlington! Very comfortable and friendly accommodations!
5.0 / 5.0
We ended up wanting to hang out at the place and on the lake more often than going into Burlington. Great spot!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our time at this house! It’s calm, right on the water, secluded, and even comes with kayaks, paddle boards etc. Would recommend to anyone.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful home, terrific location, private dock with standup paddle boards, kayaks, canoe, and swimming. 3 generations of family, all loved the 8 day vacation.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic home right on the water. Plenty of space and gorgeous views. Already looking to when we can return!! Ian was attentive and responsive to all our questions.
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay and great host. Highly recommend this location and the recent remodel is excellent. Views are hard to beat…
5.0 / 5.0
The house is great and the location is wonderful. Tucked off a dirt road right up along the water, this spot is magical. Just a short 25 mins drive to Burlington keeps you right near the attractions. The house is clean and had everything we needed. The dock is a wonderful place to spend time in the sunshine. I have nothing but great things to say about this place. I would highly recommend it.
5.0 / 5.0
Location is beautiful, and the house is even better than the website, I would definitely come back again and I recommend this property.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful house, even if we werent in the water due to the temperature. Easy to get to burlington and other locations. Great kitchen with plenty of counter space to easily cook for many people
5.0 / 5.0
Our party of six had an amazing time watching the 2024 solar eclipse from this home. The views of the bay are breathtaking and can be enjoyed from anywhere on the expansive wrap around porch. The home is fully equipped and kid friendly. Plenty of towels, cleaning supplies and there are fun elements like a karaoke machine and chalk board wall for the kids. Also, two types of coffe markers (drip and kuerig). We are already making plans to come back. A true hidden gem!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a fabulous stay at Duck Blind and hope to return someday. The bay it’s on was mostly frozen (many ice skaters, wind skaters and even mountain bikers out in the ice) so we ventured out a bit which was lots of fun. The property was well furnished, everything you could need in the kitchen, games for kids and adults, comfortable, clean, and slightly bigger than we thought, which was great. While it listed as a 2 bedroom, there’s an additional bunk room in the basement which was great for the kids. I would have liked window coverings in the windows in that room , but that was the only thing I would have changed! We hope to go back next winter, but also interested in warmer weather too!
5.0 / 5.0
Most amazing views with plenty of privacy. Here on a winter weekend that was warm enough to be on the huge wrap around deck. Everything was clean and plenty of space. Enjoyed the 3 days would definitely rent again.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic place in a brilliant location. Two families with teens, we had a great Thanksgiving together!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful, isolated location, with water on 3 sides, where you can sit quietly on the large outdoor deck and listen to the waves bumping into the rocks. Walk down the long driveway, along peaceful farmland, for an easy hike in the woods. And all this is not far from the great restaurants and biking in nearby Burlington.
5.0 / 5.0
This home is perfect for rest and relaxation. It's far away from the hustle and bustle of a busy city or neighborhood. We had plenty of laughs and the views are to die for.
5.0 / 5.0
A beautiful and spacious home with amazing sunset views over Lake Champlain. The house has a wonderful kitchen and comfy beds. We loved the screened in porch and the wrap around deck. The property is private and secluded but also close to everything we wanted to see in the area. The islands and the ferry to NY are easily accessible.
The rental experience was trouble free. Thank you, Ian for sharing your wonderful home with us.
5.0 / 5.0
We had such a beautiful weekend away at DuckBlind! The property is gorgeous and Ian was very responsive when we had questions. I would highly recommend this property to enjoy all that Lake Champlain and Burlington has to offer!
5.0 / 5.0
Second time staying here! Such a wonderful experience and retreat. Ian is so accessible and easy to deal with.
5.0 / 5.0
When we were finally able to get to the property (gps takes you the wrong way, owner warned us of this) we were instanty in awe the pictures dont give the place justice, its a beautiful property nestled right on the water. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who is looking for a lake house getaway.
5.0 / 5.0
What a beautiful home and property. The pictures are exact and the whole process was easy. A wonderful stay with our extended family for UVM graduation. I only wish we had found it 4 years ago!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful time at Duck Blind. The home is beautiful, spacious, and well appointed. It offers amazing views over the bay and feels secluded, while still being accessible to downtown Burlington. Its proximity to Niquette Bay State Park allowed for excellent winter hiking. We hope to return!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful location right on Lake Champlain. Very quiet and private.
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyed our vacation tremendously.
2.5 / 5.0
The tranquility of DuckBlind is indescribable. Views from every corner, sunsets of multiple colors , glass like lake and the home has everything you need. We were sad our week was up. The owner was so accessible and kind.
Hope we can come back next year!
Paula and Ed M
5.0 / 5.0
Paradise
Our family loves Duck Blind. Swimming cove is perfect—shallow for Frisbee, deep for laps. Wonderful paddling. Excellent kitchen. Delightful eat-in screened porch. Ian is a gracious and responsive host.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect lake vacation!
Owner is easy to work with. This was our second time renting this house, improvements made from last year were perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place
Tons of amenities provided. Property was advertised accurately. Enjoyed the stay/views.
5.0 / 5.0
Duck Blind is … One of a Kind!
In order to celebrate our daughter’s graduation from UVM, we searched for a special spot which reflected the beautiful Lake Champlain area. Duck Blind was absolutely that perfect spot! The changes in weather and sunsets on Malletts Bay at this location are captivating. The house is located off a very unique and beautiful private drive, sits right out on the water, has it’s own cove, and is very secluded. Accommodations were very clean and modern, and the large Kitchen, Family Room, and Dining Room, constantly direct your attention to the outdoors, of the bay and the Lake Champlain islands. We absolutely spent most of our time outside on the wrap around deck. The house has two levels with each offering a large amount of living space, sleeping areas for extra guests, or large families. We also really enjoyed the fire pit and especially that firewood was provided. Ian is a great host, very responsive and accommodating. We absolutely plan to escape NJ, in the future, to return and experience the different seasons, at Duck Blind.
5.0 / 5.0
Best place to unwind and disconnect or stay connected, your choice
We were a group of 5 adults with different tastes and this house had something for all of us. The open layout kitchen with fabulous views of the lake through the large French windows was my most favorite thing to wake up to every morning. The house has been setup and maintained very thoughtfully. Everything is placed naturally where you’d expect to be and the cleanliness of the place was immaculate. We didn’t get bored for even a minute in the house. There were 2 TVs, lots of books, board games and even an electronic keyboard synthesizer. Even something like the lack of TV in the living room which we thought initially was an inconvenience, turned out to be a great idea! We were able to spend more time chatting with each other than we would have, had there been a TV in the living room. The internet was fast enough for two of my friends to work simultaneously, since they were working for a couple of days. Overall we were very satisfied with our stay and would love to go back soon!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely Vermont Lake Home
Very nice manager that took care of everything for us.
Perfectly set up for a family.
We enjoyed the stay over Thanksgiving. I am sure summers here are spectacular.
Loved the kitchen.
4.0 / 5.0
Our vacation at the Duck Blind
This is the ideal location for lots of fun with family and friends. My husband and I stayed here with our best friends and our son and his girlfriend. It is so close to Burlington and many other great locations e.g. hiking and apple picking. We especially appreciated the kayaks and the indoor fireplaces. We spent many nights sitting on the deck watching the sun set.
5.0 / 5.0
GREAT TIME
The property sits in an extremely beautiful location with water views on three sides. The dock and water amenities were very good. The property was in very good shape and we would definitely rent again.
5.0 / 5.0
Lakeside paradise
The house is spare and elegant with walls of windows that bring the outside in. The property is wooded and extremely private. The swimming cove is completely private and idyllic. Many boats to paddle added to the pleasure. The kitchen is well equipped. The host--extremely responsive. We had a magical family gathering.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Spot!
Had a wonderful family vacation. Our son lives in Burlington with his family, it was easy for him to bring his boat and leave on the dock. Also easy for them to drop off our grandchildren for overnights! Fishing, boating, canoeing, swimming, were all a lot of fun. Ian supplies all you need! Don't bother packing any family board games, the house has it all!
Family dinners were perfect in the screened in porch - the kitchen has everything one needs to make a gourmet meal!!
Communication with Ian was perfect!! Thank-you for a wonderful family vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome.
Incredible one of a kind experience on Lake Champlain.
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous spot
What a wonderful place to celebrate our daughters graduation from UVM! Duck blind was a dream for our family. That kitchen is just gorgeous! We didn’t want to leave! Many thanks Ian!!
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous
This property was exactly as advertised! A hidden gem of a property just north of downtown Burlington!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Milton?
The average price for a rental in Milton is R 3,555 per night. This rental is R 9,467 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Best View on Malletts Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Best View on Malletts Bay pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Best View on Malletts Bay?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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