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Sunset Cabin on Lake Champlain, Vermont. Roomy, Rustic, Waterfront - Family Fun!

Sunset Cabin on Lake Champlain, Vermont. Roomy, Rustic, Waterfront - Family Fun!

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Property grounds
Beach
Dining
Living area

Overview of Sunset Cabin on Lake Champlain, Vermont. Roomy, Rustic, Waterfront - Family Fun!

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Georgia, VT
  • Popular LocationSt. Albans Bay Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Albans Bay5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaylor Park10 min drive
  • AirportBurlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sunset Cabin on Lake Champlain, Vermont. Roomy, Rustic, Waterfront - Family Fun!

Great, large, rustic 2,000sf waterfront cottage (all but lake room built in 1910) includes four bedrooms, 1 full and two half baths, a very large lake/sun room on the water, fieldstone fireplace, plenty of land for privacy (almost 1/2 acre), private road, great fishing, dock, water sports, and sunsets.

Heated with forced hot air propane furnace (or fully functional fieldstone fireplace :0)) for chilly nights. Summer amenities include rowboat, three kayaks, paddle board, pedalboat, canoe, and a couple boogie boards with plenty of life jackets and water shoes. Boat ramp, dock, two fire pits, and almost a half acre of land for privacy and some lawn games. Fast WiFi (50 mps), 40” Smart/Roku TV (no cable - just internet), ping pong table and other games for indoor times. Great place to relax, have fun or both.

First floor is all on one level making it easy access for those who have trouble walking (but fairly narrow doorways make moving in a wheelchair challenging). Not even one step up to enter. Two bedrooms on the first floor - one with a queen, one with a double bed.

Second floor is a converted attic with drop down attic stairs and has two bedrooms with a small half bath/wash closet, new flooring and a total of three twin beds per room. AC units upstairs if things get too hot.

It is an older, rustic cabin on the lake. It's not a sparkling clean condo in the city. That said while it's not perfect and has some uneven floors and other imperfections, it's a great, big place with a newly drilled well, some new windows, new floors in many rooms, some new ceilings, updated bathrooms, paint, new roof, furnace, etc. and plenty of space for two families.

One of the last places at the end of a dirt road wide enough for one car with cow/horse pasture across the street. Enough parking for at least six vehicles. Well-behaved dog(s) okay (no animals allowed on furniture please. If they’re prone to go on furniture they wouldn’t be allowed - sorry).

To answer a common question... Water levels and swimmability (is that a word?) vary. May and June the water is normally high (no beach). Great for puting in smaller boats via the ramp (ramp is too steep for largers boats but convenient launch just down the bay) - nice but cold water. Late June the water starts to warm up and swimming is great. July is normally ideal - usually still not much of a beach but warmer water. Beginning of August is also normally good but things will start to get more weedy and towards the end of August water levels will drop making it more difficult to put a boat in using the ramp (marina with access down the street) exposing a rocky beach, and by the end of August and into September weeds are prevalent which would require putting on life jackets and going into deeper water to avoid them.

We provide all paper products, bed linens and bath towels. We also live 25 minutes away and are available for any questions, etc.

About 30 minutes to Burlington, VT, 90 minutes from Montreal, 40 minutes from Smugglers Notch Resort and 15 minutes from St Albans, VT shopping.

NOTE: We have a supply of disinfectant and everything will be thoroughly cleaned/disinfected between guests.

Property manager

Property Manager/Owner

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Take Care - Retaining wall with 5' drop

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please see house rules, etc. on refrigerator and please leave cabin in condition you found it

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

St. Albans

Located in St. Albans, this cottage is on the waterfront. St. Albans Historical Museum and Grand Isle Art Works are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Champlain and Arrowhead Golf Course. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Georgia, VT

What's nearby

  • St. Albans Bay Park - 5 min drive
  • St. Albans Bay - 5 min drive
  • Taylor Park - 10 min drive
  • St. Albans Historical Museum - 10 min drive
  • Lake Champlain Islands - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Albans Station - 10 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 13 min drive
  • Mill River Brewing - 8 min drive
  • 14th Star Brewery and Taproom - 10 min drive
  • Tim's Place - 10 min drive
  • Mac's Quick Stop Deli - 11 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Sunsets
I had a great time at the Sunset Cabin with My Family. Sean was a great host and was there when i showed up early on Saturday and showed me around to let me know of all the amenities the cabin had. My family and i enjoyed the sunsets directly from the back room. It was plenty spacious enough for all 10 of us. Upstairs was spacious enough for all my kids and they had a great time being together upstairs. Stairs up questionable but i had no issues going up and down with the kids all week. Close to any store in St Albans but far enough away that it still felt like a retreat. All in all i would give the cabin a great get away experience and i can't wait to book again next year. Thank you Sean for lending us your cabin for a week!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Monica K., Southport NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic cabin
This cabin is very rustic as described in the listing. The lake was beautiful and the cabin is conveniently located close to Burlington, VT and Montreal. A couple of things could be improved. A dock and covered outside porch or deck. I would also recommend a window unit ac for the hot summer months.The owner was very responsive and available for any issues .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim lucier L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We had good time it was just what i wanted peaceful and fun we hated to leave .we will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Sunsets
The house was exactly what expected cozy and comfortable. The outside was wonderful. We could build a fire and watch the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location onnwater
Sean was an excellent host and prepped the house before our stay. It’s definitely rustic and an older lake house but we knew that with the listing and everything worked out great. We even got to use the fireplace which was nice for this fall visit. It’s right on the water and surrounded by farmland.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Property Manager/Owner

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I'm a Husband, Dad, Radio Station GM, part-time remodeler who is also a part-time Pastor (the suggestion box says 'tell the potential traveler about yourseflf to build trust... not sure if the pastor thing helps or hurts ;0)). I'm originally from Massachusetts but met a girl from Montreal and we settled in Vermont. I moved to Vermont in 1998, have been married since then and have two teen daughters (good girls - really! :0)). We also have a standard poodle named Gracie, a pet rabbit and some chickens (we are vegetarians so the chickens are safe with us :0))...

Why they chose this property

As I described me the most recent title added was Part-Time Remodeler. We bought this place because it was a great location but it needed A LOT of work (still not perfect) and it was something we could afford (although the remodleing costs... well... nevermind...)

What makes this property unique

The sunsets are the best. We even had someone stay at the cabin who got an incredible pic of the Northern Lights - from outside our place (pic from guest was too small to add). No guarantees of that of course, but there's nothing like sunsets on the water... And the fishing is great too (see my profile pic :0))

Languages:

English, French, Italian
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