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Nestled In The Pine Trees, On The Shore Of Lake Champlain

Nestled In The Pine Trees, On The Shore Of Lake Champlain

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Overview of Nestled In The Pine Trees, On The Shore Of Lake Champlain

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

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North Ferrisburgh, VT
  • Popular LocationMt. Philo State Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCharlotte Village Winery13 min drive
  • Popular LocationThompsons Point16 min drive
  • AirportBurlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Nestled In The Pine Trees, On The Shore Of Lake Champlain

Bigelow Cabin Was Originally Constructed In The Late 1800's As A Fishing Cabin. Of Course, Being The First Cabin Built On The Property, They Selected The Best Spot! It Is Right On The Water (if You Had A Long Enough Pole, You Could Almost Fish Out Of The Living Room Window). Bigelow Is Rustic But Updated, As There Have Been Several Remodels And Additions Since It Was Originally Built. It Has 2 Bedrooms (one With A Double Bed, And One With Two Singles, A Living/dining Room, A Screened Porch, A Remodeled Bathroom And A Complete Kitchen. It Comes With The Shared Use Of Several Boats (a Pair Of Kayaks, A Canoe, And A Rowboat), As Well As A Picnic Spot With A Charcoal Grill. We Provide The Linens And Towels, To Make Your Stay As Carefree And Enjoyable As Possible.

Property manager

Suzanne Hinsdale

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view
Barbecue grill
Property grounds
Camp Gabriel at Lake Champlain
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Lake view
8.8 out of 10, (17 reviews)
Camp Gabriel at Lake Champlain

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bayview farm is a beautiful, quiet lakeshore environment, so it is important that guests are careful to take care of the natural beauty of the place. This means being considerate of neighbors, not littering, and being especially aware of fire safety, both in cookouts and campfires (these are allowed in appropriate weather, by permission of the owner as to location, etc.). If you are a smoker, we allow smoking on the screened porches or other outside areas, as long as fire safety and littering rules are followed. It is also important that guests be careful as they enjoy the property, as there can be slippery rocks, slopes, and the like, and no one wants anyone to get hurt. It is especially important that children be supervised at all times, especially around the water. Bayview farm has a variety of boats that you are welcomed to use, at your own risk, but we do require that you use life vests as well (which we provide). At times, we do allow pets if they are appropriate, but only if you contact the owner in advance and receive permission. We need to "pre-screen any pets, so this must be done directly. Most importantly, though, we require that you relax and enjoy your stay here! If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact the owner directly, so that you have as much information as possible to plan your vacation.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

North Ferrisburgh

Located in North Ferrisburgh, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Vergennes Opera House and Bixby Memorial Library are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Champlain and Charlotte Village Winery. Rokeby Museum and Vergennes Falls Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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North Ferrisburgh, VT

What's nearby

  • Mt. Philo State Park - 11 min drive
  • Charlotte Village Winery - 13 min drive
  • Thompsons Point - 16 min drive
  • Shelburne Museum - 20 min drive
  • Shelburne Farms - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Burlington Union Station - 36 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vermont Cookie Love - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Main Scoop - 14 min drive
  • Village Cafe and Tavern - 8 min drive
  • Starry Night Café - 9 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

katherine s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect
This is a perfect lake-side cabin. The setting is lovely: in the midst of trees, hanging over Lake Champlain, surrounded by woodland birds, wonderfully quiet. This cabin has its roots in the 19th century, and the other cabins spread around the farm are not much newer. No worry that you'll be stuck in a suburban ranch near water: this is a true hunting and fishing camp, and you can relax and live here without fuss. You will have a superb host, welcoming and thoughtful, with a wonderful sense of humor. Boats can be used of all sort --kayaks, rowboats, canoes --and life jackets and paddles are provided. A rich estuary sits not far off for paddling, bird watching, and contemplation. Sunsets are spectacular. I loved my time and look forward to going again.
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandy F.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stay at cabin
Rustic cabin, was rustic. Internet was out more than it worked and the cable tv did not work. We resorted to a small antenna inside. We asked the owner if we could rent the unit next year and the owner said she would really like that. We contacted her about a week before we left about giving her a deposit and she said she wasn’t sure she was going to rent the unit next year. As an owner of rental units ourself that is definitely not what you do to people. We would still like to rent the unit next year but it doesn’t look promising to us. Jim & Sandy Fisj
Stayed 52 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Robin K., Farmington

Liked: Communication, location
if you don't mind super rustic
Very beautiful location - cabin super rustic - kitchen / bathroom a bit sketchy, iff on cleanliness, very hot the week that we were there and 50% of window unable to open. Access to water via the beach - very funky. loaded with muck, algae, not a swimming beach. one kayak has a whole in it and leaks, this is a good place for the young, outdoors rough and ready types
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Why Stay Anyplace NOT on the Lake??
With this cabin, you're getting two big things: an incredible view of the lake -- it's practically IN the living room and the screen porch -- and historic atmosphere. You're also getting wonderful hospitality from the host and some great amenities, like both charcoal and gas grills to choose from and a wide selection of boats and even fishing poles to deploy for free (there are lures aplenty, too, but worms and other bait are on you ;-) This is a ~100-year-old fishing cabin. It's furnished very nicely and simply, and it has good WiFi and a decent TV setup, but it's still fairly rustic. There's a certain level of dust you just can't get out of an old cabin like this in the middle of the woods. That being said, the cleaning could be a little more diligent, especially of the windows and sills, and the kitchen could use some modest upgrades, like new linoleum. Other reviewers were appalled by this, but I don't think it's that bad. I'd feel differently for a pricier place -- which many lakeside cabins situated so beautifully are -- but to my mind this is a great value for what it is. One other key caveat: Lake Champlain is spectacular and soul-nourishing, but it can be a bit of a mixed bag, too. Global warming has led to lots of algae, weeds and zebra mussels where you want to swim, so that's something to keep in mind and ask about. Overall, we loved this place and the surrounding countryside and could've spent weeks on end here. Would happily come back (and wish it were closer to our home in NYC)!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Michael K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very Very Nice
My wife and I stayed in this cabin July 2020. The cabin is over 100 years old. There is some uneven terrain around the cabin, the windows are quirky and work in ways you’ve probably never seen. Above the counters in the kitchen there is a six foot wide by 18 inches high window or shutter I should say that is tethered to a rope which you have to pull fairly hard to open the shutter to view the new stairwell down the decking just above the lake. THANK GOD NO ONE HAS SEEN FIT TO REMOVE THIS FEATURE FROM THIS CABIN!!!! I can envision some old fisherman from before the era of the automobile opening this shutter in the morning to check on the fishing. This cabin has a thousand stories to tell. If you are into these things; the cabin is built, it seems to withstand a cat 5 hurricane for some reason. There are big solid 4.4 timbers everywhere, stacked 2x4’s and solid doors. The view from the living room and the screened deck are fabulous, the sunsets are beautiful. I’ve read earlier reviews of this cabin that refer to old dirty linoleum. This is a 100 year old rustic cabin. If you are looking for a “Pinterest” version of Vermont you should stay at the Von Trapp’s. I have stayed in several cabins of this nature around the country, I’ve given this cabin 4 out of 5 stars as I thought the cabin could have been cleaner, though we always prepare for this and bring supplies; also the A/C unit which is an 80’s era Fridgidaire is in the kitchen?! It was the hottest day of the year. The only other item was a fan that wouldn’t blow out a birthday candle. Cabin renting is like camping – come prepared.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Hinsdale

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Why they chose this property

Simply put, Bayview Farm is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. The Bay itself is quiet and relatively shallow, making it a bit warmer than other parts of the lake, and making for remarkable fishing, boating, and all forms of water sports.

What makes this property unique

Bayview Farm Is A Unique Property. It Was Originally One Of The Governors Lots In The Hampshire Grants (before Vermont Was Vermont) And Has Remained The Same Farm Ever Since (with One Very Minor Boundary Adjustment To Repair Crooked Lines). It Has Only Been Owned By Two Families Ever, And It Has Been Serving Guests Since 1890, When The Roof Was Raised In The Main House 'to Take In Borders'. The First Cabin Was Also Built Around That Time.
What This Translates To Now Is That The Place Has A Timeless Quality, A Place To Vacation Much Like People Have Been Doing For 100 Years. It Also Has A Stunning Natural Beauty That Caused It To Be Chosen So Long Ago As The Spot That The Governor Wanted To Keep For Himself. As Soon As You Arrive Here, You Are Immediately Struck With The Reasons Travelers And Locals Have Been Staying At Bayview Farm For Over A Century.
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