NEW Build-Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Kayaks, Firepit, Sunsets, W/D
Cottage in Alburg, VT
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
This loft-style lake house is located on a shale bluff on Hog Island in Swanton, Vermont and boasts absolutely phenomenal sunsets. It is designed for a relaxing, couples or single family vacation in a nature rich environment.
Open year-round, the house has a fireplace (propane), fire pit on the beach, great swimming water, 2 kayaks/lifejackets/paddles, Wifi (XFINITY Gig), washer/dryer, and air conditioning. It has hot water baseboard heating for year-round warmth.
The house is a new build with a queen-sized master bedroom, full bath, and a loft with two twin beds.
The kitchen has a large refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a dual function keurig (k-cup or drip).
The living room has a 75 inch SMART TV, two barrel chairs that swivel 360 degrees, loveseat with two reclining seats.
The waterfront deck has a grill, dining table and umbrella, and an outdoor sofa and coffee table.
Linens/towels (beach and bath)/plates (regular and paper)/glasses/coffee cups/Keurig (k-cups/drip dual function)/ground coffee/grill/ propane all included.
It's a great, relaxing location to take a swim or launch on a kayak site seeing cruise along the beautiful shoreline.
There is no dock (predominantly west winds) but the front yard offers plenty of space to park a boat and trailer.
There are two public boat launches nearby (West Swanton Boat Access .2 miles and Tabor Point Boat Ramp 4.2 miles).
In addition, the house is just steps from Hog Island Market where fishing equipment, bait, fishing license, ice, beer, wine, and groceries are all available.
Campbell's Bay Campground (~5mi) is also close by for Pontoon, Motor Boat, or Canoe rentals.
West Swanton Orchard (1mi) is a great stop for apples, soft ice cream and souvenirs.
Green Mountain Stables is directly across the road where visitors can watch the horses training or take riding lessons, and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is also just one mile away.
The house is centrally located within the best Pike, Bass and Walleye fishing grounds on the lake!
For those who want a bit more adventure, the Canadian border is just 4 miles north. There is a nice small, waterfront town with several great restaurants called Venice en Quebec just across the border. Montreal is also only one hour north so bring your passports.
Here is a rundown of additional restaurants and places of interest nearby:
To the West:
- Alburgh (4-8 miles)
> Dollar General/On the Run Gas Station and Quickstop (4 miles)
- Lake Champlain Islands Dining: North Hero House, Hero's Welcome, Ruthcliffe Lodge, McKees Island Pub and Pizza, Blue Paddle, Tikki Bar, (all about a 15-mile beautiful drive southwest through islands)
To the East:
- Swanton (7.5 miles)
> House of Pizza
> Shaggy's Snack Bar (famous fries!)
> Hannaford's, Dollar General, Aubuchon Hardware
> McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, multiple gas stations/quick stops
- St Albans (15 miles)
> Pie in the Sky (pizza, hot sandwiches)
> Mimmo's Italian
> Twiggs Gastropub (drink specials/live entertainment)
> Jeff's Main Seafood
> 14th Star Brewing
Open year-round, the house has a fireplace (propane), fire pit on the beach, great swimming water, 2 kayaks/lifejackets/paddles, Wifi (XFINITY Gig), washer/dryer, and air conditioning. It has hot water baseboard heating for year-round warmth.
The house is a new build with a queen-sized master bedroom, full bath, and a loft with two twin beds.
The kitchen has a large refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a dual function keurig (k-cup or drip).
The living room has a 75 inch SMART TV, two barrel chairs that swivel 360 degrees, loveseat with two reclining seats.
The waterfront deck has a grill, dining table and umbrella, and an outdoor sofa and coffee table.
Linens/towels (beach and bath)/plates (regular and paper)/glasses/coffee cups/Keurig (k-cups/drip dual function)/ground coffee/grill/ propane all included.
It's a great, relaxing location to take a swim or launch on a kayak site seeing cruise along the beautiful shoreline.
There is no dock (predominantly west winds) but the front yard offers plenty of space to park a boat and trailer.
There are two public boat launches nearby (West Swanton Boat Access .2 miles and Tabor Point Boat Ramp 4.2 miles).
In addition, the house is just steps from Hog Island Market where fishing equipment, bait, fishing license, ice, beer, wine, and groceries are all available.
Campbell's Bay Campground (~5mi) is also close by for Pontoon, Motor Boat, or Canoe rentals.
West Swanton Orchard (1mi) is a great stop for apples, soft ice cream and souvenirs.
Green Mountain Stables is directly across the road where visitors can watch the horses training or take riding lessons, and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is also just one mile away.
The house is centrally located within the best Pike, Bass and Walleye fishing grounds on the lake!
For those who want a bit more adventure, the Canadian border is just 4 miles north. There is a nice small, waterfront town with several great restaurants called Venice en Quebec just across the border. Montreal is also only one hour north so bring your passports.
Here is a rundown of additional restaurants and places of interest nearby:
To the West:
- Alburgh (4-8 miles)
> Dollar General/On the Run Gas Station and Quickstop (4 miles)
- Lake Champlain Islands Dining: North Hero House, Hero's Welcome, Ruthcliffe Lodge, McKees Island Pub and Pizza, Blue Paddle, Tikki Bar, (all about a 15-mile beautiful drive southwest through islands)
To the East:
- Swanton (7.5 miles)
> House of Pizza
> Shaggy's Snack Bar (famous fries!)
> Hannaford's, Dollar General, Aubuchon Hardware
> McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, multiple gas stations/quick stops
- St Albans (15 miles)
> Pie in the Sky (pizza, hot sandwiches)
> Mimmo's Italian
> Twiggs Gastropub (drink specials/live entertainment)
> Jeff's Main Seafood
> 14th Star Brewing
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Alburg, VT
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Great spot right on the water include kayaks and canoe's for the family. Location is great for trips into Canada including Montreal and Parc Safari, also close to attractions like Burlington and Ausable Chasm. Plenty of places to eat in nearby St Albans. Perfect place for a family trip and host was excellent. Hopefully return someday!
10.0 / 10.0
My family of four (adult children) found the property to have everything we could’ve needed. Beautiful view and sunsets. House was extremely clean, well stocked. Road The house is on is wonderful to bike on. Canadian border very close
Highly Recommend. Only comment- is that water doesn’t taste great so plan to buy or bring your own.
10.0 / 10.0
The home was easy to find (with GPS) and check in was a breeze. It had everything we needed. We were looking for a place to relax which we found. It’s a bit of a drive to get anywhere but there isn’t any traffic so that wasn’t a problem.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to kick back and relax
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean with great attention to detail. Good location to hiking, biking and maple creeme’s. We also enjoyed the kayaks provided. We would definitely stay here again if we are in the area.
10.0 / 10.0
The location is quiet with beautiful views and sunsets. Great swimming and nice to have the kayaks too. House is very nice, clean and with everything you need. Josie was very easy to work with and contact when needed. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
The camp was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. As mentioned before, the sunsets are unbeatable!
10.0 / 10.0
This little house has everything a couple or a couple with a young kid or 2 needs. The kitchen is well appointed, with good quality dishes, cookware, coffee and spices. The patio overlooking the lake is perfect for meals, or just hanging out. Watching the sun set over the water became nightly ritual. Missisquo wildlife refuge is 5 minutes away-nice trails, especially the Black Creek one. (Bug spray is at the house) St. Albans is 15 minutes away, with a few great restaurants, diners, interesting bakeries and shops. And the islands are nice to explore. Bring swimming shoes or sandals- the little beach at the house is flinty. Nice to swim from. Josie is a great host. Highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
My partner and I recently stayed here for the total solar eclipse. It was the perfect viewing spot - the lake is so peaceful and I loved that you can go right down to the beach from the deck. We got some incredible sunset views through the huge east-facing windows. Everything was super clean and well stocked -- there were enough dishes, pots, and pans to cook and bake, and the white noise machine was a big plus (we slept great!). We had a wonderful vacation here and would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
This was a great place for a couple’s weekend! The cottage is the perfect size for 2 with everything we needed to cook, stay cozy, and relax. Josie was communicative and took care to make sure the fire pit was stocked and ready when I requested it, even though it had still been in storage for the winter. Check in and out were easy and instructions in the cottage were easy to follow. Thanks for the wonderful weekend!
10.0 / 10.0
The home, neighbors, and people of Vermont were nothing short of welcoming. Josie was a treat to work with. I highly recommend staying here when visiting the area.
2.0 / 10.0
It was a lovely place to stay and we enjoyed kayaking, biking and hiking the nearby wildlife park. Josie thought of everything and we really enjoyed a quite and peaceful long weekend. I would recommend it for a couple but it’s a pretty small place for kids
10.0 / 10.0
Josie was wonderful. The house is well equip. Clean and Neat and the view is wonderful. I highly recommend this host.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was just right for our family of 4 with the teenagers staying in the loft for a week-long relaxing getaway. Vermont has been pummeled by rain, affecting the level of the lake everywhere, so unfortunately the beach was hard to access, but not impossible. Kayaks were great, and paddles/vests was easily accessible.
The owner was easy to reach. In fact at one point a smoke detector was beeping low battery and she came by to replace it within about 15 minutes!
We enjoyed restaurants in St. Albans, Burlington, a bakery/cafe in Alburgh and even Shaggy's snack shack in Swanton. The pizza shop in Swanton is also quite good. Sand Bar and Alburgh Dunes state parks were great swimming spots. Next time we would love to venture over the border into Montreal.
10.0 / 10.0
Despite the historic flooding in Vermont the week of our stay, we still had a nice time. Got some kayaking in, did some biking on the nearby rail trail, went to nearby Montreal for a day (watch out the closest border crossing closes at 4:00 PM!). Just a heads up, use the plentiful bottled water provided. We didn’t notice the note about the treated well water until our second day. Luckily boiled for tea so not a problem. Overall enjoyed our stay and managed to catch a couple of beautiful sunsets between rainstorms. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
We absolutely loved the calm and serenity of the sunset cottage. Josie was so easy to communicate with and she has put so many special touches into the cottage. From beautiful decor to all the necessities, the cottage is like “the ultimate mom purse” stocked with every little thing you may need. Loved the area and the private beach, the kayaks were a fun bonus. Hope to be back again in the future!
10.0 / 10.0
Josie is the best. Property was amazing. I dont want to get into too much detail because this place is a gem and I dont want it to get too popular!!
10.0 / 10.0
If I could give this property and the owner a 10 star rating I would because I just can’t say enough great things about the property and the host! The house was perfect for our sisters getaway. The cleanliness of the property is impeccable as well as the owner being above and beyond accommodating! If you’re looking for a quiet relaxing getaway this is the place for you!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was clean and comfortable- photos are very accurate. It's a quiet location, though easy to get to anywhere you'd like to visit. The highlight is the view and sound of the lake which is amazing.
10.0 / 10.0
This home is something special. I needed a place to relax and recenter, while visiting the area to do some fishing. I was very pleased with the quality of the accommodations. I visit the area a couple times each year and look forward to booking this property in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Host was super attentive.
10.0 / 10.0
Oh my gosh from the moment I walked through the door I was in love! Josie was so sweet too! I cannot say enough great things about this place. My family saw the pictures and we're definitely coming back.
Thank you so much for everything 🙏
I was by myself, but this birthday was memorable.
The lake, the people, the view!!! OMG and the beds were so comfy!!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay! The house is beautiful, and the location was great. It was very peaceful and quiet. It was also easy to go into town or down to St. Albans for food/groceries. While the weather wasn’t great (not surprising for April) we did enjoy the views of the lake. Josie was a wonderful host and very responsive. We will definitely come back for another visit!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent! Josie is super nice and easy to work w! We loved her comfy home and the view is amazing! Also, the folks at Hogs bait shop were very nice, super friendly! They are conveniently located near the rental! Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed and fished fri/sat/Sunday. The house was excellent very clean, new appliances and Huge Tv. Josie is a great host and we look forward visiting again soon.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything about this place was perfect. The owner has done such a good job making it a homey and cozy vibe. They also make sure to leave you everything you need, including coffee and hot chocolate and even cream and sugar! The place is beautiful and well kept and the view is absolutely perfect. The host also answers right away and great communication. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was seamless. Booked location well in advance. Great experience. Planned to grill outside? but the grill wasn’t available for the winter. Spectacular view of snow covered lake.
10.0 / 10.0
EXACTLY what the doctor (metaphorically) ordered!
Thank you Josie!
10.0 / 10.0
Josie's place was beautiful, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The view was fantastic, and we really enjoyed our stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Firstly, the house was absolutely beautiful. We were kind of sad when we had to leave. Secondly, the owner was so thoughtful and considerate. We were supplied with everything, far more than what I was expecting. We had K-cups to cutleries, serving trays, bathroom needs, and more. The place was decorated for the holiday seasons which made it even more cozy and festive. We had some issues with the fireplace and heating but other than that we loved being there, especially during a winter storm! Can't wait to back during the warmers seasons.
10.0 / 10.0
The property was beautiful, and the space itself was clean and charming! We hope to book again in the future!
10.0 / 10.0
Sunset bliss indeeeed!! I cannot express what an amazing time my family and I had over the weekend here. The views where perfect, the sunset the sound of the water. Such a cozy home! If you think the pictures are pretty inviting imagine when you arrive. We ate on the deck and watched the sun go down & later the kids really enjoyed the s’mores by the fire and surprisingly in November the weather and winds felt great and our fire was not going out :) not to mention the views from the house at night! I would definitely go back!
10.0 / 10.0
Wish I could stay longer. The property was as in the photos: clean and well maintained with a nice size patio over the beach. Wasn't able to use the kayaks because of high winds, so hope to do that on another visit.
10.0 / 10.0
A perfect spot with a great host
10.0 / 10.0
We were so thrilled when we drove up to the house. It was so quaint and inviting. The house was immaculate and well decorated. The bed was very very comfortable and linens were very nice. The kitchen had everything we could have needed to make any meal of choice. The patio was large and the steps down to the beach area and fire pit were so nice. Overall, I’d give this property a “5” star rating. We so enjoyed our stay!
10.0 / 10.0
The house, amenities, and location were excellent. Lakeside Fire Pit was perfect. Quiet, peaceful, and cozy. Couldn't ask for a better escape. Definitely recommend Mill River Brewery in St. Albans if your looking for exceptional BBQ. ALL GOOD!
Terry
10.0 / 10.0
This house has great views across the lake! The outdoor patio begs you to sit & unwind. The access to the lake & campfires could not be easier. The area has wonderful biking with both rails to trails & on the nearby roads. There is hiking around the Missisquoi’s various access points. Paddling opportunities abound. The house is well stocked & furnished nicely. The kayaks provided afforded opportunities to take early morning & sunset paddles. Walk to Hog Island store down the road for good beer choices😉
10.0 / 10.0
Great place...very clean
10.0 / 10.0
House was so clean and perfect for the two of us! We had a boat on a trailer and there was plenty of space to park.
10.0 / 10.0
The home was new and beautifully decorated, with many special touches for ambiance and convenience -- views from everywhere in thr house. Perfect size for 4-5 people. The lakefront terrace was large with spectacular views of the lake and amazing sunsets. Loved firepit on beach, and having kayaks included....a great activity on such a beautiful lake. Peaceful and relaxing retreat! I cannot wait to go back...maybe in early October for the fall foliage.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Alburg?
The average price for a rental in Alburg is $285 per night. This rental is $37 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at NEW Build-Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Kayaks, Firepit, Sunsets, W/D. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is NEW Build-Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Kayaks, Firepit, Sunsets, W/D pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at NEW Build-Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Kayaks, Firepit, Sunsets, W/D?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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