We were 2 adults & we had lots of space inside and out. Unfortunately the lake was very high so we could not enjoy the beach. We made lots of use of the fire pit at night. There as a nice patio table and chairs with a view of the lake where we enjoyed our meals. Would recommend it to anyone!

We had a great time. There was a problem with the outdoor grill, but Josie took care of it immediately by getting a new one as a replacement.

Third time staying here and first time bringing our dog. As usual, we enjoyed time on the lake, kayaking & swimming and watching the dog live his best life! Due to recent flooding in the area the lake was abnormally high and covered the beach area but the lake was clean and it didn’t affect our level of enjoyment. Thank you Josie!

We were very pleased with the property especially all the amenities provided in quantity (soaps, shampoos, coffee, many kitchen items, bedding, towels, and water). There were games and books to pass the time on rainy days. West facing, beautiful sunsets. Fire ring on the beach and next to camp. Kayaks, lifejackets all provided. Final bonus was very pet friendly. Two boat launches nearby and store within walking distance.

Our host was great. We had minimal contact purely from having everything we needed. Bring water shoes, the "beach" behind the property is mostly shale rock, and can be sharp in spots. Also bring lots of bug repellant and any other bug solutions you want. There were a LOT of nats,may flies, moths, some mosquito's but not a ton. This has more to do with the area than the property itself though.

Great stay.

We had a great time at the lake and with the kayaks. Sunsets are amazing. Josie is great and has everything together. Missiquoi nature preserve trails are very special. We enjoyed biking the beautiful Missiquoi valley rail trail that runs from St Albans to Richfield VT along the river and farmland

We had a great time at the lake and with the kayaks. Sunsets are amazing. Josie is great and has everything together. Missiquoi nature preserve trails are very special. We enjoyed biking the beautiful Missiquoi valley rail trail that runs from St Albans to Richfield VT along the river and farmland

The cottage is exceptionally clean and well stocked. It was so nice to only need to bring clothes and food. Josie is gracious and kind. The back patio has a gorgeous view of beautiful sunsets. I can't wait to go back!

Host helpful. Location nice. Cottage adequate.

The place was exactly as described. We stayed for five days and enjoyed the cottage, neighborhood, and water access. Great spot!

My husband and I loved our stay here. The area is quiet and peaceful and the people are friendly and helpful. The view behind the house looking over the water is amazing. The house was tastefully decorated and clean and comfortable with all the necessities. Josie responded very quickly to any questions we asked and had good recommendations for places around to eat at or visit. It's close enough to some super darling little towns and attractions and the Ausable Chasm which is a must visit if you are up that way!

had all the comforts of home and beautiful view

had all the comforts of home and beautiful view

Peaceful and beautiful sunsets!

Peaceful and beautiful sunsets!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Josie was super responsive throughout the whole process. The home was easy to find and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals (pans, basic condiments, etc.), and we appreciated the coffee. The view of the lake and sound of the small waves crashing on shore were very peaceful. Our dogs enjoyed the yard and walking around the neighborhood. The evenings were surprisingly cool, so adding some throw blankets into the house may be useful. Thank you for sharing this home!

It's a good drive to get to Burlington, but such wonderful little gems in this area! (Pea soup kitty, Hudak Farms, Champlain islands, Martel meats) the cottage was perfect for us, Josie was great with communication and the sunsets are phenomenal! Exceptional vacation?

This was our second year staying at Josie’s lakeside bungalow. Once again, we had an amazing time! Kayaking in the lake, watching sunsets, ice cream down the street, visiting friends in Burlington and having them visit us. Bungalow complete with Floats, noodles and kayaks for extra lake fun! Highly recommend! Thanks, Josie!

It's a good drive to get to Burlington, but such wonderful little gems in this area! (Pea soup kitty, Hudak Farms, Champlain islands, Martel meats) the cottage was perfect for us, Josie was great with communication and the sunsets are phenomenal! Exceptional vacation?

The cottage was perfect all around! The location, space, access to the lake, supplies…so many great things!! We fell in love with Swanton, Vermont!!

The cottage was perfect all around! The location, space, access to the lake, supplies…so many great things!! We fell in love with Swanton, Vermont!!

The whole family loved this stay at the lakeside cottage. We enjoyed the amazing sunsets , al fresco dining, walks to the farmstand, the trails of Missisquoi National Wildlife refuge, trips to the local ice-cream place, kayaking, fire pit with s'mores evenings and overal peaceful setting.

The whole family loved this stay at the lakeside cottage. We enjoyed the amazing sunsets , al fresco dining, walks to the farmstand, the trails of Missisquoi National Wildlife refuge, trips to the local ice-cream place, kayaking, fire pit with s'mores evenings and overal peaceful setting.

We (my husband and dog and I) had such an incredibly relaxing and lovely stay here. Despite being on a lake in mid-summer when the kept-in world is all going out, this area remained peaceful and not over-run by tourists, and peaceful is exactly what we wanted. The location is just incredible, on a quiet road (great for running/biking), with views of the lake from the house, the patio, the landing, and of course the lake. We used the grill most nights and ate dinner outside, and the cute market is just a 2 minute or less walk, and it was so easy to drop by to get a few things. The house was cozy and had everything we needed, came well-stocked, and really just made "being there" easy. As other reviewers say, the neighbors are right there, but you really don't ever notice the way the layout of the property is, so we felt always remote and private, adding to the incredible peacefulness of staying here. I really hope we can come back, this is truly a gem and I'm so grateful we found it.

We (my husband and dog and I) had such an incredibly relaxing and lovely stay here. Despite being on a lake in mid-summer when the kept-in world is all going out, this area remained peaceful and not over-run by tourists, and peaceful is exactly what we wanted. The location is just incredible, on a quiet road (great for running/biking), with views of the lake from the house, the patio, the landing, and of course the lake. We used the grill most nights and ate dinner outside, and the cute market is just a 2 minute or less walk, and it was so easy to drop by to get a few things. The house was cozy and had everything we needed, came well-stocked, and really just made "being there" easy. As other reviewers say, the neighbors are right there, but you really don't ever notice the way the layout of the property is, so we felt always remote and private, adding to the incredible peacefulness of staying here. I really hope we can come back, this is truly a gem and I'm so grateful we found it.

This was our 2nd year staying at Josie’s lake house! First year in the sunset cottage 2 and it did not disappoint! Very clean and she supplied everything you would need, just like home! Just bring food! The location is awesome and so quiet and relaxing! We had great weather and our dogs and us enjoyed the lake everyday! Definitely going back next year!!!

Stress free environment and friendly neighbors. Josie’s thoughtful items supplied at the cottage made traveling light possible. Will come back!

Spotlessly clean, right on the shores of the lake, simple but had everything we needed. Interesting corner of vermont- flat with beautiful bogs and marshes.

Spotlessly clean, right on the shores of the lake, simple but had everything we needed. Interesting corner of vermont- flat with beautiful bogs and marshes.

This was our 2nd year staying at Josie’s lake house! First year in the sunset cottage 2 and it did not disappoint! Very clean and she supplied everything you would need, just like home! Just bring food! The location is awesome and so quiet and relaxing! We had great weather and our dogs and us enjoyed the lake everyday! Definitely going back next year!!!

This was a very relaxing, very charming place to stay! Such a lovely and inviting environment. Perfect for a couple and out dogs, plus friends who visited for the night loved it! Despite the closeness of properties, we enjoyed privacy and the beach was just perfect! Can’t wait to stay again.