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Private island getaway with beach access, lake views, wood stove, and WiFi

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Cozy cabin-style room with a large dining table for four, high ceiling, and scenic views.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island and bar stools.
Relax in this cabin with a comfortable sofa, wooden bench, and table, offering views of the surrounding landscape.
Relax in a serene bedroom with a large bed, nightstand, and dresser.
Situated on a grassy area, this cabin features a two-story design with a prominent gable roof and large windows.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Private island getaway with beach access, lake views, wood stove, and WiFi

It's Kismet

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Beautifully crafted in 2007, this lakefront gem is just the place to let your worries slip away. This home sits on an acre-and-a-half lot that boasts 240 feet of lake frontage that will be ideal for fishing and swimming come summer. When you come up from the beach, an outdoor shower awaits to rinse off sandy toes and suits! Inside, you will find an airy and open layout featuring high cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows facing the water, rustic wood paneling, and a wood stove to cozy up beside after a full day of adventure. When everyone works up an appetite, the full kitchen is equipped with Corian countertops, oak cabinets, modern appliances, a spacious island, and a double sink to make any recipe a breeze. Relaxation won't be hard to come by either with a hammock, newer deck, comfortably furnished living areas, and the south-facing sunroom. Not to mention, the main bedroom offers an ensuite bathroom complete with a deep jetted tub to soak in each night.

The slow island lifestyle is the main draw in this area, as bonfires, boating, biking, and swimming are all great ways to use each day. When you need to grab a few necessities, the local market is less than a mile south to stock up on groceries. Not to mention, state parks and scenic drives to the other islands and cities nearby will be great for venturing out and experiencing the beautiful landscape this area is known for.

THINGS TO KNOW
Snowbird-friendly

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details:

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Vermont

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,719 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

50012

About the area

Map
North Hero, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Champlain Islands - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Alburg Dunes State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • North Hero State Park - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Hero's Welcome - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Saint Anne's Shrine - 14 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Rouses Point Station - 22 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Heroes Grill and Tiki Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Ruthcliffe Lodge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Links on The Lake - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hall Home Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Papa Petes Snack bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private island getaway with beach access, lake views, wood stove, and WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private island getaway with beach access, lake views, wood stove, and WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private island getaway with beach access, lake views, wood stove, and WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private island getaway with beach access, lake views, wood stove, and WiFi located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Champlain Islands and within 3 mi (5 km) of Alburg Dunes State Park and North Hero State Park. Knight Island State Park and Saint Anne's Shrine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Private island getaway with beach access, lake views, wood stove, and WiFi Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice!

The place was perfect! I highly recommend anyone looking for a nice accommodation, this is it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Catherine A.

Stay at its kismet

We enjoyed our stay, slow mornings, views of the lake, and the indoor and outdoor ability to have a fire was cozy!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Cabin

We had a wonderful stay for our family trip! Perfectly located on the lake with beautiful windows of the view. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daria B.

It's Kismet

My partner, our dog, and I truly enjoyed our stay at the Kismet! The view was absolutely unbeatable, and the home was both lovely and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

One of best parts about the house was the heated flooring on the ground floor. It was a warm and cozy stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee S., Groton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm clean great stay

Very nice my family with one infant stayed very warm the heated floors were very warm! Passed mother in laws approval 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Love

We had a great time here me and my family loved it! House was gorgeous plenty to do! We went skiing and snowmobiling and so many great restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Larry V.

Fishing Week at Kismet on Lake Champlain

Kismet was quite nice and was in a very good location for those who want to fish and enjoy Lake Champlain. Close to boat launches, gas, and a convenience store. House is comfortable and has great views of the Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauri C.

Nice family setting

The master bedroom is amazing! Lots of hot water. The door number code was a little dodgy but the staff at vacasa assisted right away. Cleaning staff was nice and gracious to follow up and make sure we got in okay. There are large loud dogs next door but they only bark when their owner gets home from work in the late afternoon. Great cabin getaway!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William M.

Very nice place

Everything
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8/10 Good

Samuel W.

Its kismet

Very nice cabin feel. The upstairs loft and bedroom was great and very unique. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful cabin on the water, great views

10 out of ten, my only suggestion is a house number marker at end of the driveway. super nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kyle H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Winter

Exactly as described
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel & Amy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Its kismet

Nice cabin by the lake. Overall it met our needs . A bit secluded & distant from stores & restaurants. Cleaning needs improvement
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

David D.

The view is beautiful, and the location very quiet. There is a wonderful deck looking towards the...

The view is beautiful, and the location very quiet. There is a wonderful deck looking towards the lake. We also were happy with the air conditioners to keep it cool on the inside. We were surprised at the 2 broken chairs on the back deck, and that there was no shower connected in the in the main bathroom just a tub, upstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Fishing on Lake Champlain

Had a great week at “It’s Kismet” on North Hero.. spring fishing on Lake Champlain. The house was in a great location, close to three boat launches, right on the Auberg Passage. “It’s Kismet” was just as described… worked out very well for our four fishermen. We will definitely consider renting this property again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin for our purposes -just a couple suggestions

This is a “lived-in” rustic log cabin and was perfect for our group of fishermen. Hanging out in the great room in the evenings was ideal. Just two suggestions -the can opener is missing a gear and the back up manual can opener is bent and bends too easily to function. We also look forward to evenings at the fire pit, but the lawn was uncut 1 to 2 feet tall -a mess and made using the fire pit and waterfront impossible.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Margot B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

The house is very spacious, comfortable, well equipped, beautiful location, great views of the water. Cons: Main floor bathroom need to be updated, the shower needs to be replaced. Dock needs to be fixed, it was submerged & unusable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

D A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Fee Fee Point Kismet

The house had all the basic necessities. If you have a large senior clientele it would behoove you to add some touches. None of the living room furniture was comfortable.There were no chairs in the bedrooms, no bars in the shower ( there was plenty of mold.) There were cob webs everywhere. The grass was tall and wasnt mowed until the afternoon before leaving. The kitchen was nice and the beds were comfortable. no chairs in the bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Meriah H.

Beautiful home and property but not clean

The house is beautiful and we had a great weekend here. Unfortunately, there was mouse poop in the silverware drawers. I have reached out to vacasa with no response.

8/10 Good

Sally C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

The location was great for our purposes. House was nice other than the main floor bathroom. Was not in good condition. The shower leaked everywhere including into the nearby bedroom. Desperately needs an upgrade in that area. Upstairs bedroom was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The house was beautiful on the inside and was closer to the water then we expected. Located on a nice private road, just don’t accidentally drive past the house to the end because you will be greatest by an angry women who clearly doesn’t like “renters”. The house was very well stocked with everything you should need. The living room furniture could use some updating and the shower/jet tub in the master didn’t work but the beautiful bed and view made up for it. Don’t plan to grill anything because the grill has one working burner.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharad S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Nice location but poorly managed

We liked the location for this cabin. However, it wasn’t cleaned thoroughly .. deck had some sticky stuff from previous stays. Grill doesn’t work. Wood stove is just a show piece. Upon complaining to the owner, they mentioned that they will send some one to clean but never arrived. Neighbors dogs could be annoying as they were barking at us whenever we were out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ryan W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Broken, Filthy and Unresponsive

We have stayed at many rentals and this is one of the worst ever. The house is really more of a cabin, that has not had even minimal maintenance. Broken windows, Missing blinds, Mold in the bathroom, dirt and dust absolutely everywhere. The upper blinds are non-functional, And in the afternoon, the sun beats in so badly that the house temperature soared into the upper 90s; Making it uninhabitable in the afternoons. Note this is a Vacasa property, and we submitted tickets thru them and VRBO. After several calls and messages, we did not receive even a single response. It’s rare that I would ever leave a review and certainly not an unfairly negative one, However, this needs to be said for the benefit of other vacationers. DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE!!! Really it should be taken off the market until substantial repairs and cleanings can be performed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Attention to detail

The cabin is dark, old, and worn. there has been little to no upkeep. The grass and weeds are overgrown. There has been ZERO landscaping done to make property appealing. It looks old and abandon. Entry into the home was quick and easy. Code was long but it worked on first try. The cabin smelt stale and musty like no one had used the home in awhile. There are portable air conditioners in every room but none where on and we arrived on an 80 degree day. Once inside and using the home it became clear to me and my family that this cabin was not clean. The cabinets in the bathroom were covered in grime. There was pee stains dripping down the side of the toilet. In the downstairs bathroom there are cracks in the wall covered in tape and the stand up shower is covered in black mold. Kitchen cabinets felt sticky with thick grime. The drawer under the stove was filled with crumbs. Anything I planned to use I had to wash thoroughly before using. The fridge was also dirty. The dust and cobwebs collected on ceiling light fixtures and ceiling fans through the home was so thick. Not only was cabin dirty but there is no beach access. It is a marsh covered lake front view. The advertised Jetted tub does not work. Kids were disappointed. I would suggest if you have an eye for detai, I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024