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Waterfront Lake House - built in 2017 on shoreline & dog friendly

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Lake House - built in 2017 on shoreline & dog friendly

Our family built a new chalet/lake house, and we couldn't be happier with everything the property has to offer. We are renting this beautiful lake house for just a few weeks during the summer while we are away. Enjoy 140 feet of water front, a huge deck for lounging and outdoor dining, all supplies needed for a comfortable stay, a long dock to fish and swim off, kayaks and paddle board, and amazing sunsets.

We built this 2,500 sq ft home from scratch, and are looking for some responsible people to rent out this amazing location. We also finished the basement in 2022: additional bedroom (#4), additional full bath (#3), and TV Lounge area for those rainy days. Located on Maquam Shore in Swanton, VT, interstate 89 is only 10 mins away, 45 minutes to Burlington VT, and 75 minutes to Montreal.

Starting in June, we require a seven (7) night minimum stay with check in / check out occurring on Saturdays. Then from August 24th until early November we switch to a 4 night minimum with check in / check out any day of the week to accommodate late Summer / Fall vacations. For payment, we request 50% of payment upon booking and the remaining 50% payment due 45 days prior to your arrival date.

We allow friendly dogs per request ($100 per pet fee), but no cats or other pets allowed. Please let us know if you plan to bring your dog(s).

We have contracted with a new insect control company that will address the comments renters have mentioned around spiders. We are taking all necessary steps to eliminate bugs & spiders in and around the house. That being said, this is a house on the lake, so there will always be bugs to deal with.


ACTIVITIES:

- Activities: There is great fishing right off the dock (we provide a couple fishing rods/reels & tackle). There are many fishing boats in the area looking for bass. Also take advantage of our onsite water toys (2 adult kayaks, 1 child kayak, and a adult paddle board) and head out on the lake for an adventure!

- Bringing your own boat: While there is a dock, it is not ideal for tying up a boat (if you plan to bring one). The lake can become very wavy / windy where we are located, and we would not recommend having a boat tied to the dock during a storm (for both the safety of your boat and for our dock). There are State boat launches near by to access the lake with a boat if you use a trailer to put in / remove your boat each day. There is also a new marina in St Albans Bay (Saint Albans Bay Marina about a 8 min drive) where you could rent a boat slip during your stay. They also have pontoon boats & jet skis you can rent daily.

- Golf: Champlain Country Club is less than 10 mins away. Great golf course!

- Dining: There is a variety of restaurants and shopping options in St. Albans (15 mins away). We provide recommendations upon arrival.

- Clean Lake Champlain for swimming. Please bring swimming shoes, as the beach and swimming area is rocky. But the lake water is very clean where we are located, and we typically avoid any algae break outs that occur in bays or other areas on Lake Champlain.

- Amazing sunsets by the fire pit! (firewood not included)

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Wifi (very reliable...able to handle work related meetings like webex, zoom, etc.)

All Bedding, Bath and Beach Towels

Hand and Dish Soap

Paper Towels and Toilet Paper

Salt, Pepper, Cooking Spray

Plates, Silverware, and Utensils

Cookware (bowls, mixers, etc.)

AMENITIES:

Full heating system

Kayaks and paddle board to use

Gas Grill on the deck

Full Kitchen

Bedroom 1 (main floor) - Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (main floor) - two Single Beds

Bedroom 3 (upper floor) - Queen Bed w/ AC window unit (AC only in this bedroom)

Bedroom 4 (finished basement) - Bunk Bed with full on bottom / twin on top

Full Bathroom 1 - in hallway on main floor

Full Bathroom 2 - private in upper bedroom

Full Bathroom 3 - in finished basement

Washer / Dryer

Ceiling fans & window fan in each bedroom. Upper bedroom has window AC unit.

Plenty of parking (room for multiple vehicles)

Property manager

Lyle Collins Properties LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Friendly dogs PER REQUEST ($100 Pet Fee). No Cats

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
Swanton, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Champlain - 1 min walk
  • Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive
  • St. Albans Bay Park - 11 min drive
  • St. Albans Bay - 12 min drive
  • Lake Champlain Islands - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Albans Station - 15 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lake House - built in 2017 on shoreline & dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lake House - built in 2017 on shoreline & dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Lake House - built in 2017 on shoreline & dog friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Lake House - built in 2017 on shoreline & dog friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Champlain, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lamoille Valley Rail Trail and Woods Island State Park. St. Albans Bay Park and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Waterfront Lake House - built in 2017 on shoreline & dog friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swanton Lake House
Overall great location right on the lake with incredible views. We stayed in October but were still able to enjoy the lake a bit. House is super convenient location in upstate Vermont and upstate NY.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week on the Lake
Great house for our family-7 of us and 2 dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay! Would just suggest making the entry to the dock easier.
Very relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy, would rent again
Overall we were extremely happy with the property. It was well stocked with necessities and was accurately described on site. The dock was broken from a storm and needed to be fixed so that was disappointing but it was being repaired as we were leaving,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly wonderful time
The home is everything as described. The owner was very responsive to questions and did very fast follow up. I would gladly stay here again. It’s so peaceful and it’s close to a lot of places to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven T., Galena

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Enjoyed this property very much! It had everything that we needed to enjoy our stay. The house and property were clean and had ample linens, towels, etc. The access to the dock and water was fantastic and facilitated kayaking and paddleboarding very nicely. We brought our two paddleboards but the extra board and two kayaks that are furnished made sure that we could all get out on the water at the same time. The house is close to the towns of Swanton and St. Albans…Nice grocery stores and places to grab a nice dinner. We would definitely come back to this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent House
House was clean, furniture was modern and the kitchen was fully stocked with all you need. Owner is very responsive. The most amazing views from the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cottage with amazing views!
What a wonderful cottage right on the water! The sunsets are gorgeous! We had 7 adults and had plenty of room. Very well designed and decorated with great attention to detail. Loved the location and all the thoughtful amenities. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
The house is wonderful and the location between Swanton and at Albans is perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry J., Elkton USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
What a great time we all had. Super well equipped home. Very clean. Great communication from the property manager. Kitchen had everything needed. Gorgeous view of the lake and mountains.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Champlain Swanton
Awesome vacay!! Beautiful views from the house and deck, with direct access to the water. Big spacious clean house. So much natural beauty in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location with incredible sunsets
This home comes exactly as advertised. It’s spacious and well-provisioned. Most homes we’ve rented have limited supplies we’ve needed to restock - this was not the case here. Having four bedrooms and three full baths was excellent. We spent lots of time paddling and enjoying the lake, watching great sunsets every night, and sitting by the fire pit. Successful fishing right off the dock as well. There’s not much need to go elsewhere, but it was an easy jaunt to Montreal one day, and another to Alburgh Dunes/North Hero to explore. And we visited Maple City Candy more than once for maple creemees. There was a day and a half where the blue green algae was bad; we tracked it on the state app and used those days for excursions elsewhere. We all loved our time here. As a mom, I loved that the television is on the basement level so when we were up on the main level we could just listen to the lake or interact with each other. Watching my two teens work on a puzzle when they weren’t on the water was gratifying. And, spiders and insects were not an issue in the house. It was perfectly clean and ready when we arrived. A very relaxing and enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for a family vacation
The home is very comfortable for 6 and we had 2 dogs. The sliding doors could use blinds. The sunset in the afternoons is very bright. We had a wonderful vacation. A few trips to Burlington and Montreal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside family fun
Overall we had a wonderful stay, in spite of record rains and local flooding. The location is great, right on the lake. We took advantage of the kayaks and paddleboard. The living space on the main floor is a little small, so tough for a large group during bad weather. The main floor would benefit from a ceiling fan. The living space on the bottom floor is nice, just not so convenient for accessing the kitchen. But the configuration can be seen in the listing photos, so that's on us for not considering that ahead of time. The deck was great for use during nice weather. The side yard is spacious and good for lawn games. The location of the fire pit is nice, and there are plenty of chairs surrounding it. One of the bedrooms had a window fan which sucked in bugs so a window AC unit would be a nice improvement. Also the grill needs a good cleaning, or should be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Pleasant location, handy to our final destination.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vermont in the Fall
Get together with our three 20 something adult children in an area where they grew up. Coming back to Vermont and staying in this beautiful lakehouse was such a memorable event. Spectacular sunsets, foliage in a riot of color everywhere. We had gone to Costco and we cooked out on the grill every day. Fire pit at night created some special conversations. A couple of us braved the cold water taking out the kayaks. Highly recommend this special place.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Get-Away for the Fall
We were looking for a place for us and our 2 dogs not too far from Burlington to work the week away from home. We could not have been happier with the beautiful spacious/comfortable set-up, great serene views (including nice deck overlooking the lake), and ease to go off on a few afternoon hikes with the location. It was even nice during a few days of rain, with the wind whipping off the lake. The house was within 10-15 minutes of major food shopping and some really good restaurants in St. Albans. House was well stocked with everything we needed to cook. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Beautiful and relaxing getaway
The view was breathtaking! Very relaxing, very quiet when we stayed. My only negative comment is that the house needs a good cleaning. It wasn’t terrible and it is dog friendly which is a huge plus for us - but the spider comments are true - I was a little creeped out and was cleaning constantly - could just be me…but just saying. All said, we were very happy staying there with our 2 dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing summer holiday
Very clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. The new living area downstairs was a plus. Enjoyed relaxing and watching the beautiful sunsets. Would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake house rental
Great communication and response from owner. Place was very clean. Very quiet area. Full service grocery store about ten minute drive away. Everything we needed was provided (pots, dishes, towels, etc). We loved using kayaks and paddle board owner provides. Very wide lake front access. Beautiful views on sunset from deck or dock area. Recently renovated basement was great with large couch and TV for rainy day. We fit 3 adults and 4 children comfortably. If you are looking for Sandy beach, try Albright Dunes State Park about 30 minute drive (owner recommended to us and it was great!).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lakeside Location!
The house is clean and nicely furnished and had everything we needed for a great stay! The location right on the lake is perfect and allows easy access to the water though the shore is rocky as described in the listing. It was quite warm and humid several evenings with heat advisories so room air conditioning would be a useful addition. Overall, a lovely place for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic lake house
Great place to stay in a very nice dog friendly house (with dog friendly neighbors). Kyle the property manager was very friendly and wonderful to deal with. They even had sand delivered before we arrived for our young boys to play in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jackie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Memorable Family Vacation
When we arrived the view was breathtaking. The house was clean and beautifully decorated! (Even gave me some ideas!) The home was in a quiet friendly location. We were able to sit down by the water with our dogs, who went swimming with us. We also were able to take our boat out ! The weather was beautiful and the lake calm. We loved sitting out on the deck eating dinner and having the view of the lake, also the fireplace was in an awesome spot to look out over the lake! We would highly recommend this rental, we would definitely love to stay here again!! You guys went above and beyond with your accommodations!!! Thank you for a very memorable family vacation!!!! The Patsun's
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esteban d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic lake front house
Fantastic and well equipped home for family vacation. Located directly on Lake Champlain with a deck with beautiful views, it’s own pier, and nice lawn with fire pit overlooking the lake. The house was spotless, bright and comfortable. We used the kayaks every time weather permitted. The house is located among a small cluster of houses. Shops, cites, and walking paths or trails are accessible within 10 min driving.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois H., Bel Air

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House
We had a great week staying here, even though the weather wasn’t great. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. And we enjoyed the fire pit on the two dry evenings we had. Was very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021