We had 4 generations stay at Light House Estates. The home was well equipped, and the view of the lake was exceptional.

First, Ilmar is a pleasant and upfront person, who called us at various points during our stay to make sure everything was satisfactory. The property is very thoughtfully appointed with what you would most need. The one inconvenience is that one of the “Master” type rooms is a thoroughfare at the intersection of the two wings of the property. So if this is your room, expect some incursions on your privacy, although you are able to lock the doors, which would force other guests to go around by way of the porch to get to the main kitchen and living room.

Quirky layout with plenty of l bedrooms and bathrooms for all and two comfy living areas. Great view of the bay from the deck. Close to the main road and lots of activities - creemees, restaurants, beaches, etc. one of the best appointed houses I've stayed at - kitchen utensils and appliances, bathrooms, beach towels, chairs and bags, tons of outlets for all the electronics. Lovely fan light combo that I may need for home. Appreciated all the info from the host! Hope to be back.

Gorgeous, private setting, conveniently located to enjoy South Hero and the Champlain Islands and an easy drive to downtown Burlington. The home is nicely decorated, extremely clean, and very well equipped including toiletries, umbrellas, beach towels, beach chairs and even beach bags! The main kitchen was large, with a tremendous assortment of kitchenware, silverware, serving platters and cups/glasses. The seaside decor and furnishings are colorful and comfortable. As some have pointed out, the home’s layout is a bit awkward, with the master bedroom in between two separate living suites, but the separation affords nice privacy for the suites. In the smaller suite, the two bedrooms are tight, but the others are spacious and the main living area is very comfortable and spacious. While each bedroom has a ceiling fan, the air conditioners are in the living areas so we had to keep the bedroom doors open, which limits your privacy. A quieter mini-split system would be a welcome upgrade for hot summer days and nights. The owner was accessible and responsive throughout. We took advantage of the free greens fees at Alburg Links - a wide open course well worth the scenic drive, with an onsite brewery with wood-fired pizza worth the visit even if you don’t play golf. Mostly, after spending days out and around, we enjoyed playing games on the lawn (we brought a corn-hole set) and sitting on the deck for spectacular sunsets. Overall, the setting and home are exemplary.

A great property for all ages with close access to beach, hiking trails and outdoor adventures. The house had a beautiful view of Lake Champlain and the grounds, as well as the house, were well maintained. Also, close to Canada, which was a plus. Would highly recommend this property.

This is a great place. Beautiful view, way more room than expected. We took advantage of the access to the echo museum. Great communication with owner Would highly recommend

We loved staying at this property! The view is great and the house was more than ample for our family of 5 (3 kids 4, 7, 9). The house has a fun/quirky layout that worked very well for us. Very convenient to Burlington and a short, scenic drive to Waterbury and Stowe. Communication with Ilmar was top notch all the way through; he made himself available at all time before and during our stay. You get several amenities/gift cards with your rental to several businesses/breweries/restaurants on Grand Isle and Burlington which is a huge plus. (Saved us a bunch on a trip to the ECHO Center) Thanks for everything!!

What a delight to stay in the beauty of South Hero and enjoy the serenity and splendor of the Lake Champlain Islands! We booked this location to celebrate my daughter's graduation from UVM, but we wanted to avoid the chaos of Burlington and have space to enjoy family time. Only 25 minutes north of Burly, the property is perfect for an extended family, and the layout provides privacy for individuals and groups. Ilmar is an outstanding host, and the next time we're in the area we hope to stay here again.

This rental is perfect for a large family who need privacy. My husband, 10 year old and 7 month old stayed here with his parents, sister, her husband and two young kids. I was worried about the baby waking everyone up in the night but to my surprise there was a separate section to the house with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and its own little kitchen. It was perfect! The house was so clean and has breathtaking views! We will be back!

Perfect spot for family to stay for Saint Michael’s graduation weekend. All one level so no stairs for grandparents to navigate. Separate living areas allowed for privacy. Spectacular views of Lake Champlain. Home was very clean and well-stocked. Enjoyed gathering around the large table at breakfast and in the evening. Enjoyed a fabulous dinner out at The Blue Paddle just down the road (owner left gift certificates). Excellent communication with the owner. I would highly recommend staying here.

Process was very easy, host was very accommodating, even offered early checkin & a discounted rate for extra days that were available

Love Vermont and being on Lake Champlain was great. That being said, the views from the deck were phenomenal. A rainbow, hot air balloon & spectacular sun rises and sunsets!!

The house is on top of a hill that overlooks the lake. Wonderful view from the deck and ample seating. The quarters inside were cozy. But when you're there, you're not going to be staying inside much. We would come back.

We had a wonderful time with great friends!

My family’s trip to South Hero exceeded our expectation more than I could possibly imagine due to Ilmar’s help and this lovely lighthouse theme house. He answered all our questions and had plenty of suggestions to enhance our visit. The rental felt like home away from home. The kitchen was fully stocked for cooking meals and the decor was well coordinated. My father woke up every morning to catch the beautiful sunrises off the porch, my mother found working from the house’s office space a treat, and everyone enjoyed their morning cup of coffee on the porch. Additionally, the backyard has plenty of space to play frisbee and various outdoor games. Whether a small party of 2 or a large family gathering, this rental is perfect. It is clear that years of love and care have gone into making this place special. Additionally, the location can’t be beat! South Hero is a special island packed with beaches, places to bike, wineries, farmers markets, and tasty restaurants. We are so glad we found this rental and will surely be back.

Lighthouse Estates in South Hero, only minutes from Lake Champlain and short drive from Burlington was perfect for our group of six. My sisters and my brother live in different areas of the country. As a result over the last ten years we have made an effort to vacation together. The South Hero House was perfect for our group. The house was extremely clean, everything was in working order. The kitchen facilities were very well equipped, climate control was good, beds were very comfortable, the living room was adequate for 8 people. The location was very scenic.

The house was lovely and the perfect spot for spectacular sunrises. It is convenient to shopping and especially to all the activities our family loves to do together. You will find amazing kayaking on Lake Champlain, beautiful bike rides on trails and on the Causeway, along with scenic walks along the stretch of Lake Champlain. We even took a ride to the Canadian border since we were so close. Great getaway that we plan on doing again.

Unique mixture of gathering spaces and separate rooms and areas for toddlers and babies sleeping with their different schedules. The multiple full baths worked great for our big group. Nice main kitchen/open great-room area for large gathering, and a second kitchen(ette) both equipped with everything needed for preparation and cleanup. Deck and back lawn with great views and for kiddie play. Many recreation options, biking, boating, beaches, birding, vineyards within 5 minutes away, and many other attractions only a short drive. The Echo/Leahy Science Center, free passes included, had plenty of hands-on activities and displays for the kids, very young included. Our 10 adults, and 3 under 3yo had a wonderful time.

We had a wonderful time at Lighthouse Estates..while the layout of the house is curious, our group was happy abd found everything we needed for our relaxing vacation. Thank you!!

The owner was very proactive making sure we were comfortable and responded quickly to questions . He allowed us to stay a few extra hours to check out which was helpful. One of the bedrooms was very small for adults. I would also have liked a port-a-crib; we have friends who live near by that lent us one but not everyone does. Otherwise the accommodations were good.

My family and I went to Vermont for a family reunion. The first thing I noticed about the house when we walked in was how clean it is! The view from the deck is spectacular. The host is so amazing. He called us the day we were to check in to remind us of all the amenities and and the extra perks that came with the house. We had one very rainy day so we took advantage of the free pass that they supplied to the aquarium in Burlington. The kids loved how interactive it is! Overall it was a great experience and we would love to go back again!

We enjoyed a lovely family get together at Lighthouse. The rooms were pleasantly decorated with a nautical theme. The house is divided with two complete units and joined by a walk through bedroom. This arrangement worked out well for our family with young children using the main section, grandparents, aunts and uncles in the rest of the house. This enabled us to have privacy as well as family time. The view of the lake is amazing. We watched seaplanes take off and land and relaxed just looking at the water. Our host was easy to contact and always helpful.

We had an amazing trip to VT for our family reunion. Excellent house that fit us all. Thank you!

We had an amazing trip to VT for our family reunion. Excellent house that fit us all. Thank you!

My family rented this property for the week to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary. The property was perfectly accommodating to spend a week together to enjoying each other’s company. The house was great! The deck was amazing to watch sunrises and sunsets and just to hang out and tell stories. The amenities were so good! We took rides on the bike path, went golfing, swimming at local beach and a had a great time at the concert on the winery Thursday night. We can’t wait to book this house again!

We enjoyed our stay at Lighthouse Estates. There were just a few issues with the house: screens on the doors, keypad malfunction and the televisions were small for enjoying group movie night. The location is great. We took wonderful walks and enjoyed the awesome sunrises and sunsets. Ilmar was very reachable by email or text.

The property itself is beautiful. Make sure if you stay to bring yard games to play while enjoying the view of the lake. The view itself is unrivaled. The property is also ideally situated to serve as home base for trips to Sand Bar state park (which has shaded areas on the beach, plenty of sand, a playground, and kayak rentals), into Burlington (and the ECHO center for kids), and even to the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. All in all, it was a wonderful family vacation.

Amazing , peaceful house and wonderful owner . Thank you so much for stay .

Amazing , peaceful house and wonderful owner . Thank you so much for stay .

Great location and everything was as promised. 11 family members stayed and we were all comfortable and appreciated the view of Lake Champlain!

Great location and everything was as promised. 11 family members stayed and we were all comfortable and appreciated the view of Lake Champlain!

We stayed here for our daughter’s graduation from UVM. We had grandparents and younger siblings and this worked perfectly! The house basically has two wings connected by a large bedroom suite. We put the grandparents in one wing and they enjoyed their own kitchen and living area. And the younger crowd was I the other wing with a kitchen and living area. The whole house is connected by a large back deck. The owner is very friendly and excellent at communicating. I highly recommend the property!