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Causeway Bike Path steps away with Water access and Kayaks.

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 384 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Colchester, VT
  • Lake Champlain
    3 min walk
  • Sunset Drive-In Theater
    8 min drive
  • Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park
    16 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    25 min drive

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About the area

Colchester

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Colchester, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Champlain and Airport Park. .This cottage is 8.5 mi (13.8 km) from Church Street Marketplace and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from University of Vermont.

What's nearby

  • Lake Champlain - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Lake Champlain Ferry - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Waterfront Park - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • University of Vermont - 19 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zachary's Pizza House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Broadacres - ‬10 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.

Causeway Bike Path steps away with Water access and Kayaks.

Perfectly situated steps to The World Famous Colchester Causeway Bike path and cross country skiing trail, overlooking outer Malletts Bay and only minutes to Burlington.
The options are endless, your enjoyment infinite.
The mundane details for your pragmatic side:
Relax on our Bluff, enjoy a book on our 3 season porch and revisit some almost forgotten creative thoughts.
Completely Fully furnished 2 bedroom cottage, Queen sized bed in the Large bedroom and a twin sized bed in the second bedroom. As if your plans are not enough we have a smattering of books or you can go old school with a deck of cards.
We love our cottage and our neighbors so a few guidelines are in order
Clean up it has been our experience that over the years our guest cleans up after themselves so our cleaning fee is very low.
For our Winter 30 day plus guest, snow removal and trash pick up not included
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Albert Loranger

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 909 sq ft (84 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Causeway Bike Path steps away with Water access and Kayaks. Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 77 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Very much as described. Dunno if the property would be as comfortable in full winter, however.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Exactly as described, took a nice walk on the causeway, great little place in a cool location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
Cottage is cute and perfect for a stay by Lake Champlain with easy access to the Colchester Causeway and swimming in the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
This is a wonderful location near the Causeway and access to the lake while very quiet neighborhood. The property was clean and ready for use. The smaller bedroom has an awkward access to the bathroom limiting privacy. Great for a couple.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Causeway Catamounts
We enjoyed our location next to the lake, every thing as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Great location, needs a good scrub
The location is excellent, especially if you are biking in the area. For 2 people the house size is perfect. The decor is a bit eclectic. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bike Trip Stay
The cottage was perfect for our bike trip, the trail was accessible from the cottage. The decor inside the cottage was awesome and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as advertised
Let me start by saying that this cabin is perfectly fine and a very good price. The location is very convenient to the bike trail, although the path to the lake & kayaks is pretty treacherous. They do not charge a “cleaning fee”, so I can forgive the dead bugs in all the windows and the overgrown garden. My major issues with this listing are the inaccuracies. Most importantly, this is NOT a true 2 bedroom. The second bedroom is actually a den with the only access to the only bathroom. They put glass doors (no curtain) on the entry and called it a bedroom. This meant that the “bedroom” had ZERO privacy. For some groups, this would work. It did not work for us. Other mis-advertised Amenities: Washer – actually a laundromat 7 minutes away AC – only in the primary bedroom. Deck/patio – just a fire pit in the grass
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricardo, Chambersburg

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner seems nice ,but theCabin was in need of cleaning there were dust bunnies in most of the corners . The bathroom smelled of urine ,Not unbearable but noticeable. The location is EXCELLENT !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness
VT getaway
Running away from the heat in CT. Was a very nice getaway..Area was very quiet, Easy to find. would recommend. Would do away with slippery bathroom rug.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great little cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay
I had a great experience at this property! It was the perfect place to watch the eclipse, and made a a great home base. I was pleasantly surprised at how well stocked the kitchen was, as far as dining ware and cookware goes. We needed to call Albert to turn up the heat, but he arrived promptly and was very pleasant to interact with. We loved the decor of the place, and would love to return if we find ourselves in the neighborhood again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay, good communication. Everything you need!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northern Lights
We had traveled to the area, in hopes of seeing the Northern Lights. We read that Mallets Bay was a top location, due to minimal light pollution. It was a dark new moon weekend, but overcast and there didn't seem to be any actual solar activity. There was also much more light pollution than we expected. That said, we enjoyed our weekend in the Burlington area and might return to this property for kayaking & summer activities. It is a -frills home, but was spotlessly clean and comfy. The heater was noisy, so we closed the bed room door. This made the bedroom cool, but the comforter and bed were very comfortable. Our only beef was that the guitar was out of tune and a picture was crooked ;-) . Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts
The location is perfect. The house had all the necessary essentials. Good size.Use of the owners kayaks are a blessing … we biked the Causway from right outside our door to Burlington! Great for the price! I have stayed on Lake Champlain several times. Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy, cozy, cottage
Thoroughly enjoyed the lake house and access to the Lake and walking the causeway/bike paths. Glorious time of year to be in Mallets Bay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication
We had to cancel at the last minute and Albert handled it with his usual friendliness and professionalism. We missed staying at his wonderful cottage and hope to be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane L., montreal, canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Vers nice little place
Well equiped house in a very quiet environment. It is not the most modern house in the life but it was ok. The only negative comment we have is that we were annoyed by the droplets falling from the roof on the air conditionner outside the bedroom (please do something) all night long (it rained a little in the evening). Otherwise it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
111 Causeway
Generally a quite good stay. Never really got the ants under control in the kitchen. Good prep a challenge. Vegetation a little overgrown. Kathryn
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

george ann g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, with a couple of Buts
Charming cabin just across small road to Lake Champlain. Pleasant spot, though minimal direct view of lake, due to early summer foliage. Nice firepit and Adirondack chairs alongside firepit. Ck in was a little awkward, as it was chilly, and owner had set gas heater on 64 degrees. Intro note at property requested tenants Not adjust temp, so we called owner. He came over and turned up heat. HOWEVER, the obviously old gas heater was Very noisy. So much so that it was impossible to listen to music. Called owner back. His solution -- frankly, after a bit of shoulder shrugging -- was to fetch a plug-in radiator from another of his properties next door. That, along with ceiling fan, worked okay...though we sometimes also needed gas oven on cold mornings. The oven definitely needed cleaning, however, so had to leave on fan and slightly open a few windows to minimize oven odors. Bottom line: cabin Definitely needs a heater upgrade. Advertised access to canoe/kayak wasn't completely accurate, as they were positioned on a rack, alongside a 5-6 ft high rock ledge, adjacent the lakeshore. There was narrow metal stairway leading down the ledge to the water. It would seem that using the kayak/canoe would require somehow lowering down the stairs? In our view, that would be a cumbersome job, even for 2 people. Other than the above, the property was charming and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Hannelore C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not clean
Terrible bathroom, if you want to call it that
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cabin was so beautiful and well decorated. The lake and surroundings are peaceful and magical. I would love to stay in this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage on Causeway
A great place to stay with lake access and access to the Colchester Causeway. Albert is responsive and helped us out, a relaxing and restful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet and private
The cottage was clean and comfortable. Easy access to Burlington. Great for a short visit to the area. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Allen J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Quiet neighborhood a short drive from Burlington, right by the not-to-be-missed bike/walk causeway, and steps from a rocky beach on Lake Champlain. Two kayaks, fun, funky decor. Good wireless and kitchen tools and appliances. On the not-so-plus side, there was a persistent musty/cigarette smell that was worse when the AC unit was on, and the floors in two of the rooms are significantly unlevel.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Donna D.

Mallet Bay house
We have been renting houses through VBRO for many years. The houses have always been exceptionally clean and well maintained. So needless to say, we were very disappointed when we walked into the house and found it was not as clean and well maintained, as we expected a rental to be. My husband did enjoy playing the guitar and the keyboard, that was a plus for him.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022