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Large beachfront family cottage on the sandy beach at Colchester Point

Large beachfront family cottage on the sandy beach at Colchester Point

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Large family cottage directly on sandy beach
View of the cottage from the water's edge.
Porch steps leading to beach.
Cottage features large dining porch and lake view porch.
Morning sun streams in on extended dining porch. Seats 14 comfortably

Overview of Large beachfront family cottage on the sandy beach at Colchester Point

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 14169 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

Map
Colchester, VT
  • Popular LocationLake Champlain1 min walk
  • Popular LocationChurch Street Marketplace17 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaterfront Park18 min drive
  • AirportBurlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large beachfront family cottage on the sandy beach at Colchester Point

Wake up to gentle breezes and the sound of lapping waves against the beach, relax over coffee on the glassed dining porch or snuggle on the comfy couch on the enclosed front porch just steps from a sandy beach and the waters of Lake Champlain. Plan your day of relaxation: Take a canoe out (we have two), be a "beach walker or sitter", bike to Burlington or along the causeway viewing the Islands via the Burlington Bike path. Hiking trails, tennis courts, children's play area, soccer fields, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, and more are nearby at Colchester's Airport Park (one mile away). Relax, enjoy, and make memories to last a lifetime. Welcome to our rustic family lake cottage - the perfect base camp to go forth and explore this beautiful area of Vermont.

Keywords: Six Bedrooms, Large Living Room, Expansive Front Porch, Windowed Dining Area, 1825 Square Feet, Family Gatherings, Sandy Bottom Swimming, Outdoor Shower, Sandy Beach, Bike Paths

Property manager

Chris Cunningham

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, (51 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Saturday Check-Out/Check-In: Guests are invited to check-in anytime after 5:00 PM on Saturday and check-out before 10:00 AM by the following Saturday.
Submitting a reservation request and down-payment indicates that Guest has reviewed and is agreeing to VRBO and property-specific agreement and rules.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Colchester

This cottage is located in Malletts Bay, a neighborhood in Colchester, and is in the mountains and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Church Street Marketplace, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Champlain and Ausable Chasm. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Centennial Field or Patrick Gymnasium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Colchester, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Champlain - 1 min walk
  • Church Street Marketplace - 17 min drive
  • Lake Champlain Ferry - 18 min drive
  • Waterfront Park - 18 min drive
  • University of Vermont - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Burlington Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 8 min drive
  • Scout & Co. - 16 min drive
  • B.U. Pub - 8 min drive
  • Bagel Cafe - 13 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stevie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Big Yellow. Camp
Seven friends since high school have been gathering during the summer for many, many years. Of late, we’ve been renting this wonderful rustic camp on the lake, maybe for the past seven years. We grew up in the area, and this is the type of camp we prefer — lots of wood, cozy, authentic, and extremely well equipped. The location cannot be beat. Excellent in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible waterfront vacation house
The views of Lake Champlain were spectacular. The front living room and dining room with window to window panoramic view of the lake and close proximity to the water sometimes felt that we lived on a houseboat without the downside of any rocking. The house was clean, rustic and soulful. Mattresses and linens were clean and comfortable. The two canoes with paddles and vests were a delight. Wifi, television with streaming worked perfectly, but the available hands-on games led to comradery and spirt of the “camp” led us to even play “charades” with the entire extended family including teenagers. The kitchen had all necessary amenities, but bring your teenagers to help with washing the dishes. The “camp” was so fun we did not miss any automatic dishwasher. Two bathrooms for nine of us worked out well and the outdoor shower was sublime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H., Simsbury, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
The location of this house cannot be beat. The neighborhood is beautiful, neighbors were all very nice. The owners were very responsive, kind and overly accommodating. The house is very spacious, we stayed with 12 adults and 2 children and never felt like we were on top of each other. We have already booked again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation Spot!
We had a wonderful week at the Big Yellow Camp! The location and the beautiful scenery was amazing! Our family gathered from five different states and the cottage was perfect! Thank you Cunningham Family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Cunningham

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I am a third generation manager of this summer cottage, which is currently owned by five siblings born 1943 - 1950 to a prominent Burlington physician. We have maintained this large, rustic beachfront cottage in our family for nearly 80 years. The five owners have shared and enjoyed this six-bedroom camp during the summer months, bringing spouses, children, and grandchildren to this pristine beach community to continue family traditions and make new memories nearly every year. Traveling from all over the United States of America and abroad, our extended families enjoy relaxing away from their busy lives as doctors, professors, psychologists, and educators at our Big Yellow Camp with the broadest view of Lake Champlain on Colchester Point.

Why they chose this property

A singular stretch of light sand beach, bracketed by prominent slate and cedar points, the Cunningham Camp faces the broad lake with a wrap-around porch view of Camel's Hump mountain near Stowe, VT to Port Kent, NY and the Adirondack Mountains. This broad lake view attracted our patriarch and matriarch to build the Camp in 1948. Four generations of Cunninghams have summered here and now are inviting others to share in the magic of a Colchester Point beachfront vacation.

What makes this property unique

Just 15 minutes from Burlington, named one of the top ten small cities in the U.S., by car and only 30 minutes by bicycle on rail-to-trail path along the lake shore, the camp is both convenient and private. The bike trail extends past Colchester Point well out into Malletts Bay, providing some of the most picturesque walking, running, or biking in New England. Boating, kayaking, canoeing, and sailing are as easy as sliding the watercraft into the water from the soft sand beach.

Internal space, with an Adirondack style, is enhanced by vaulted, two-story living room ceiling, knotty pine walls, a very large dining porch that catches the early morning light, and an even larger front porch with that breath-taking wrap-around view extending down the lake beyond the horizon. This vacation home is "paradise found."

Languages:

English
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