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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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4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, ping pong, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Ping pong table
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Well-behaved Dogs okay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Take Care - Retaining wall with 5' drop

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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
  • 14th Star Brewery and Taproom - 10 min drive
  • Tim's Place - 10 min drive
  • Mac's Quick Stop Deli - 11 min drive
  • Durty Nelly's - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Sunset Cabin on Lake Champlain, Vermont. Roomy, Rustic, Waterfront - Family Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Cabin on Lake Champlain, Vermont. Roomy, Rustic, Waterfront - Family Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Cabin on Lake Champlain, Vermont. Roomy, Rustic, Waterfront - Family Fun! located?

This family-friendly St. Albans cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Champlain, St. Albans Bay Park and St. Albans Bay. Taylor Park and St. Albans Historical Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Charming Lake house
This house was just as it is described in the listing. In person it is so much better. I loved the original log walls, it really added to the rustic charm of the house. The lake room is a great room for seeing the beautiful views of the lake. My children and I enjoyed kayaking on the lake. I very much enjoyed the serene views of the lake and farm land. This house is in a beautiful location and the perfect spot to unwind, relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

William J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A disappointment
Although there are some good things about this place, like the large lot right on the lake, the good fishing, the three bathrooms, the large sunny front room, and the responsive owner who came and did some extra cleaning when we asked him, I was over all disappointed. The place has suffered from significant neglect. Most of the outside wood steps are rotting, the patio furniture is dirty, the weeds are everywhere, and worst of all, the boat ramp has lots of loose stones and gravel so that it is dangerous. Two of us had falls there. Inside, though the bathrooms and linens were clean, the place had a musty smell and is in need of significant deep cleaning .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic lake house in excellent location
It was a great location right on the lake. We enjoyed sitting in the lake room and listening to the waves outside. It was a good home base to explore northern VT
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

dave s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place, quiet, and beautiful scenery.
The listing was spot on, exactly what we were looking for. The host was communicative and very informative. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Simplistic Beauty!
This place is exactly what I had in mind, in fact I told Sean & Marie after reading the reviews prior to booking it, I particularly liked the very few negative reviews of it not being glamorous or perfect! Simplistic beauty is the best description I could come up with! If you are looking for comfort, serenity, tranquility, and a place to rest your head after soaking in the beauty, this is the place! If you are looking for a mental escape from the noise, an escape from a busy schedule, or just a place to get lost in your thoughts, this is it folks! I brought prepared meals that I only had to warm up, a bottle of red, coffee, bottled water and it was perfect! I did not want to leave... which means I will be back. Thank you Sean & Maria for such a beautiful getaway! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021