This house was just as it is described in the listing. In person it is so much better. I loved the original log walls, it really added to the rustic charm of the house. The lake room is a great room for seeing the beautiful views of the lake. My children and I enjoyed kayaking on the lake. I very much enjoyed the serene views of the lake and farm land. This house is in a beautiful location and the perfect spot to unwind, relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Although there are some good things about this place, like the large lot right on the lake, the good fishing, the three bathrooms, the large sunny front room, and the responsive owner who came and did some extra cleaning when we asked him, I was over all disappointed. The place has suffered from significant neglect. Most of the outside wood steps are rotting, the patio furniture is dirty, the weeds are everywhere, and worst of all, the boat ramp has lots of loose stones and gravel so that it is dangerous. Two of us had falls there. Inside, though the bathrooms and linens were clean, the place had a musty smell and is in need of significant deep cleaning .

It was a great location right on the lake. We enjoyed sitting in the lake room and listening to the waves outside. It was a good home base to explore northern VT

The listing was spot on, exactly what we were looking for. The host was communicative and very informative. Thanks!

This place is exactly what I had in mind, in fact I told Sean & Marie after reading the reviews prior to booking it, I particularly liked the very few negative reviews of it not being glamorous or perfect! Simplistic beauty is the best description I could come up with! If you are looking for comfort, serenity, tranquility, and a place to rest your head after soaking in the beauty, this is the place! If you are looking for a mental escape from the noise, an escape from a busy schedule, or just a place to get lost in your thoughts, this is it folks! I brought prepared meals that I only had to warm up, a bottle of red, coffee, bottled water and it was perfect! I did not want to leave... which means I will be back. Thank you Sean & Maria for such a beautiful getaway! :-)

Have never left a review before for anything. Not usually my thing. This time, though, I thought Sean deserved one. Things went smoothly, despite our share of logistical issues. He's pleasant, obviously cares, and you can trust him. Beautiful place. Easy to find, Easy to get in and out. Gorgeous sunsets. We particulalry liked the kayaking directly from the property, and the firepits at night. My brother, the cook, approved of the kitchen. And my senior mother got around well despite mobility issues. Space in the common rooms, and enough nooks for privacy when needed. On the other hand, it got pretty hot with no a/c in the downstairs bedrooms. And many bugs in windows -- but nothing unexpected. I certainly recommend the property and would return.

From the cow pasture view in the front yard to the water/mountain view from the rear of the house, it would be hard to find a more beautiful and serene setting. The cottage is very private and quite rustic. Our children aged 6, 11, and 14 enjoyed playing ping pong in the lake room, using the multiple watercraft made available, fishing (even though they didn't catch anything), and looking at the cows. The water was a good depth and temperature for them to swim, but we did encounter some weed/algae growth that made swimming a little less appealing. Towards the end of our stay there was a cyanobacteria bloom which prevented swimming on those days and is something to keep an eye out for when visiting the Lake Champlain area. The cottage accommodated our family of 5 sufficiently and was "clean enough". It is very rustic (as advertised) so if you're looking for something sparkling and pristine, it probably isn't for you. There were a lot of spiders, cobwebs and dead bugs in the window sills. The owner was very responsive and quick to address our concerns about the spiders. It would be good if there were more frequent power washings and/or cleaning of the windows, though I imagine it's tough to battle bugs around a house that is literally 10 feet from a lake. While the setting was very private and quiet, it was a very short ride to the waterfront park in St. Albans. Burlington, Stowe, Smugglers Notch, and Bolton's Potholes were all easily accessible for daytrips. All in all we really enjoyed our stay, and the setting was perfect for relaxing by the firepit and watching the sunset over the water after each day's adventures.

We had a wonderful week with our grown family at this treasure of a lake house! The house and grounds are roomy, well equipped, comfortable, and with a lovely view! Communication with the owner was outstanding! We would definitely stay again!

My father, son and I were looking for a place to have a guys' fishing weekend. We couldn't have had a better experience. Sean, the owner, was a great communicator and took all of the stress out of the check-in and out process. We caught a few fish and had a great time! I'm looking forward to our next visit.

We loved our stay here. The cabin was spacious but cozy. The waterfront views were gorgeous. The kitchen was well stocked and the bathrooms all worked fine. The cabin is about a 30 minute drive from Burlington too. Would definitely stay here again

We had a nice relaxing weekend. The cabin was everything we expected. The host was very helpful.We definitely would book this cabin again, we also seen a beautiful sunset.Thank you Sean

We had a nice relaxing weekend. The cabin was everything we expected. The host was very helpful. We definitely would book this cabin again, we also seen a beautiful sunset. Thank you Sean 😁

Spectacular views from this property. Pe

We enjoyed our week at this cozy, rustic house, with an amazing sun room with views of the sunset. Communication with the owner was terrific.

We felt comfortable as soon as we arrived. It's truly a beautiful spot and the sunsets are unreal. The communication with the owner was excellent. All the amenities noted in the add were provided and working. I felt the property was exactly as promised and our family had a wonderful stay.

The property was as described, and the location was great. The property owner was very accessible and responsive. The location was great; though there is no dock, fishing is easily done from the shore.

The cottage is both rustic and charming. The location is great and the views can’t be beat. My grandkids loved “sleeping in the attic” -it’s very spacious and the a/c worked great up there! There were 6 single beds to choose from up there and they were very comfortable! Sean was a great host, always available if we had a question! We all loved the ping pong table and the sun filled family room that it’s in that overlooks the lake-literally! There are games and puzzles that the kids also loved! Close to downtown St. Albans and easy to get to the interstate to head to Burlington!

A very nice cozy cottage. The place has charm, but could use a few updates. The beds were comfortable and the home had everything you needed. The owner was very easy to work with and was available if you needed him. I would add that the home could use some updates, bathroom on the second floor, secured steps to the second floor and the house keeper should be more detailed as we had no shortage of cobwebs throughout the house. Though the hose had two bathrooms a second shower would of been helpful. Overall I would stay here again as I did enjoy my time there.