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Charming Colchester Home w/ Malletts Bay Beachfront, WiFi, Gourmet Kitchen, A/C

Charming Colchester Home w/ Malletts Bay Beachfront, WiFi, Gourmet Kitchen, A/C

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Sunset #2
Pastime from the shallow water of the bay.
View to the west just after sunset.
Seating area around the fireplace-view #1.
Sunset #3

Overview of Charming Colchester Home w/ Malletts Bay Beachfront, WiFi, Gourmet Kitchen, A/C

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Colchester, VT
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Vermont12 min drive
  • Popular LocationChurch Street Marketplace14 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaterfront Park17 min drive
  • AirportBurlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)18 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Colchester Home w/ Malletts Bay Beachfront, WiFi, Gourmet Kitchen, A/C

Enjoy boating, fishing, sandy beach, water sports, and breathtaking views of the sunset from the back porches, beach and a grassy terrace area of a newly built lakefront house located centrally along the eastern shore of Malletts Bay. You will experience the modern comforts and amenities of home while being only a few feet from the beach and your exclusive water access.

Please note that we are a seasonal property, open from June 1 through October 31, but this timing includes great access to fall foliage via interstate 89, from mid-September through mid-October.

Step from the luxury of the cherry wood cabinets and granite countertops of the gourmet kitchen along hardwood floors into a cozy sitting area with a two-sided fireplace as focal point, and then out onto the generous, fully screened and enclosed porch for dinner with a view. The floor plan of this house was ingeniously designed to make you feel as if you are always connected to the waters of the beautiful bay and Lake Champlain. The first floor has a full bath and bedroom; and the porch converts to a sleeping room on the sectional sofa. Two large bedrooms on the second level share a bathroom suite and walkout access to another enclosed porch that has a love seat convertible for additional sleeping space. A spiral staircase leads up to a unique cupola with lookout windows that allow even better views of the bay.

Boat moorings allow ready access to fishing and water sports on the bay or the broad lake. This well-situated property provides convenient access to shopping, great dining, and sightseeing in Burlington just to the south. Hop on the interstate for an easy drive of only 90 minutes to cosmopolitan Montreal or less than an hour to the rustic wonders of Vermont’s central mountains and summer/ski resorts.

This is a seasonal property open from May 1 to October 31.

Property manager

Richard MacDonald

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
A fee of $175 will be added for each pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this vacation home is on the beach. Lake Champlain and Lake Champlain Ferry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Church Street Marketplace. Traveling with kids? Consider Sunset Drive-In Theater and Beverage Warehouse. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Map
Colchester, VT

What's nearby

  • University of Vermont - 12 min drive
  • Church Street Marketplace - 14 min drive
  • Lake Champlain Ferry - 15 min drive
  • Saint Michael's College - 15 min drive
  • Waterfront Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 12 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costco Bakery - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Jr’s Original - 9 min drive
  • Burger King - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PHYLLIS F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
The property(Pastime) has been one of the best vacations that we as a family truly enjoyed. The summer home is truly beautiful for a family to be together for a week. Kitchen, living area lovely enclosed porch was so comfortable to visit make delicious dinners. Due to weather conditions beach was under water. We did not move into the summer home until Sunday due to problem with hot water heater, By Tuesday we had warm water for showers, dishwasher and washing machine. The children thoroughly enjoyed peddle boat, boards and inflated boards. The week always ends too quickly with beautiful sunsets. Surely will spend another week at PASTIME.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Get-Away
We loved this house! It was a perfect way for us to celebrate our 60th Birthdays! 4 college friends, 20 plus years of friendship, relaxing on the beach. Beautiful scenery
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake house
Great spot - we will rent it again
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect layout
Beautiful beachfront location with great layout and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place. Better than pics on site
Pictures on the vrbo site don't do this place justice. It is much nicer inside. Big plus - Everything that you need to make you feel at home is there. Many times when we go somewhere the home has the second hand stuff from the owners primary home. This place has all top notch stuff - from the cooking (stove, cookware, etc) and cleaning (dishwasher,etc), wifi, bedding, towels, comfortable furniture, everything. There are 2 enclosed porches (1st and 2nd story) that have windows to the view the lake/bay. It almost feels like you are on a boat and looking out from the porch (even from inside the house making the sunsets and sunrises are gorgeous. Between 1st story porch and living area there is a fireplace that is open to both sides. Super nice, Super easy to start and takes the chill off when needing it in Sept/Oct. And for mediation there is like a widows peak on the 3rd floor to look our over the surrounding area. Even a electric piano on the second story porch. Was close to beautiful walks, hikes, restaurants/shops in Burlington. We would definitely come back. The only 2 things is that the beds are a little short for my sons and I who are 6'2'' plus. and the parking is a little tight as your car is very close to the road and the road is a little scary. But fortunately, since the house is down stairs from the parking and there's a huge wall there, no need to worry about kids or dogs getting near the road once you are down the stairs. can't say enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Richard MacDonald

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Much like Ben & Jerry, the owners all moved to Burlington in the late 1970's. The four owners (two couples, Rich and Jacque, Rick and Madeleine) came to Burlington to attend the University of Vermont for undergrad and graduate work. We then met our future spouses there, all while enjoying the great Burlington/UVM student experience, and living on a shoestring. Distant cousins Rich and Madeleine connected there and our foursome were our only local family. Although the years and different jobs have taken us geographically far away, Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains have always felt like home to us all. We welcome you and hope that you enjoy our house. Our friend Laurie who lives nearby and manages the property for us will take good care of you.

Why they chose this property

Waterfront properties on Malletts Bay do not become available very often, so when the chance arose to reconnect on the Pastime property, we were all in accord to go for it. 'Renovations' became a 'rebuild,' to 'new build' through record-breaking flooding and even a hurricane! But it has all been worthwhile when we sit out sipping wine at sunset enjoying the lake and the mountains while connecting with friends and family! Priceless!

What makes this property unique

The original Pastime cottage was located in a wonderful central setting with panoramic views along the eastern shore of the bay, but it was in disrepair, leading to renovation and, eventually, to the necessity of total reconstruction to modern standards. The owners have put much energy and thought into the design and setup of the house, and we all have fallen in love with its charming rooms and pleasant spaces, especially the lovely gourmet kitchen and the enclosed porches that give the feeling of practically being on the beach. We already have many wonderful shared memories of our experiences at Pastime, including a very special wedding on the beach in the summer of 2012. The sunsets on the lake are spectacular and worth the trip at any time of year.
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