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Secluded and lavish 6BDR lakehouse in private cove with outdoor (year round) hot tub & steam sauna

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6 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13298 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Colchester, VT
  • Lake Champlain
    1 min walk
  • Niquette Bay State Park
    9 min drive
  • Saint Michael's College
    24 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    24 min drive

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About the area

Colchester

With a stay at this vacation home in Colchester, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Champlain and Niquette Bay State Park. .This vacation home is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from University of Vermont and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Church Street Marketplace.

What's nearby

  • University of Vermont - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
  • University of Vermont Medical Center - 21 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 22 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Lake Champlain Ferry - 24 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Waterfront Park - 25 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 23 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McGillicuddy's on the Green - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Village Scoop - ‬15 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.

Secluded and lavish 6BDR lakehouse in private cove with outdoor (year round) hot tub & steam sauna

The Lakehouse of Braeloch is a one of a kind classic cedar ranch located 20 minutes from downtown Burlington and 90 minutes from Montreal, with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a private beach on Mallets Bay (Lake Champlain). Enjoy total privacy in deep ancient forest, miles from civilization yet only minutes from downtown (the big city of Burlington!). Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place.

The house includes 3,200 SF of natural luxury including a great room that is open to both a modern kitchen as well as to the 400 SF screen porch overlooking the lake. It enjoys douglas fir post and beam architecture with wide-board pine floors throughout and 30 foot vaulted wood-paneled ceilings. The main entry is the upper floor as the house is built into a slope, as are four of the six bedrooms. This is useful for families with members who have trouble navigating stairs as the kitchen, dining room, outdoor decks, great room and four of six bedrooms are on the same level as the entry (the entry is 4 steps from parking grade). The large screen porch can be completely enclosed by a "nana-wall" (5 panel sliding door that completely opens up) during cold months or evenings and is flanked on either side by 350 SF sun-decks overlooking the water and accessed from each of the upstair's two "dueling" master bedrooms.

There is a year round outdoor hot tub overlooking the lake and a steam-sauna for two in our downstairs marble-lined "rain room" with bluetooth stereo capability.

The entire house is included in any rental, which sits on 3 acres in a secluded area remote from all but two nearby seasonal homes. The meadow located behind the house hosts a community tennis court and a baskeball court that are available for you to use. The tennis court is striped for pickleball, as well.

The house is located within a 300 acre affluent country community known as "Braeloch" which includes 2.5 miles of lake shoreline. Braeloch is a mile from a paved road through old growth forest and is a vestige of old world Vermont. It is, however 20 minutes away from downtown Burlington - a REALLY fun city - and 90 minutes drive from Montreal - A GREAT city - and very accessible to NY upstate via the Ferry on South Hero.

No houses are within sight of the Lakehouse but we have neighbors within the community, almost all are 2nd home owners. We share a tennis court and a basketball court that are for your enjoyment on first come first serve basis.

Parking via a "circle" can accomodate four cars without "blocking" the circle and more if need be.

In summer months - Memorial day to Labor day - we provide one canoe and two paddleboards for your use. We may have more items available but these are minimum however feel free to ask us!

All beds are made and ready for you to sleep upon arrival. We also can help you order groceries and have them stocked in the refridgerator upon arrival.
Do not move furniture, however if you do, return it as it was when you arrived.

Do not remove the hot tub cover, use the cover lifter, and do not drink or eat in the hot tub.

Drive slow on Braeloch Road! Especially by the white farm house by the mailboxes, kids play there and it is a blind curve.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a spa tub and a sauna.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacation Hospitality

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

General

  • Unit size: 3207.6 sq ft (298 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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

Property is also known as

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Secluded and lavish 6BDR lakehouse in private cove with outdoor (year round) hot tub & steam sauna Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Space, peace and full of family
Perfectly situated house with activities and equipment for all. Pontoon boat available (extra), but so much fun. Mallets bay is somewhat sheltered from the main lake so the waves were smaller when the wind picked up. Plenty of rooms and beds for a family of 4 couples and 3 grand kids and dog friendly. Water level was high so the beach had disappeared, but the dock made up for it and there was plenty of water time regardless. The beds were comfortable and the air conditioning dehumidified the house and cooled it when we had a couple of hot humid days. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment the screened porch is where we lived when not at the large dining table. The house is a practical place, it has seen many years of great fun, so not pristine, but really who wants that with so many people. Great place. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

clare s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with so many activities
We used this property for post graduation get togethers, and it was perfect! Weather was great the whole time but even with some rain there were many things to do. Loved how spacious and how open concept it was! Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lakehouse Getaway
We recently had the pleasure of staying at this property and it exceeded expectations. It is truly a gem, offering a perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and natural beauty. The house itself is incredibly spacious, easily accommodating our group of 9 with room to spare. The interior is welcoming and we immediately felt right at home. The separate screened in area between the two upper balconies was perfect for socializing and the lower family room was great for our gamers. The fully equipped kitchen allowed us to prepare all of our meals and the large dining area allowed us to all eat together. They even offered to put delivered groceries away prior to arrival! The highlight of our stay was the proximity of the lake. The unobstructed views of the water, created a serene and picturesque setting that we never tired of. A short walk down the hill allowed opportunities to simply enjoy a relaxing moment at the waters edge, or partake in a multitude of activities like fishing, kayaking and other water activities, all thanks to the many toys provided by the hosts. The multiple outdoor sitting areas, two fire pits (one on the private beach and other just off the back of the property) allowed treasured opportunities for truly engaging with each other, as did the provided games. This beautiful, spacious property with direct lake access and an array of thoughtful amenities made for an unforgettable family vacation. We look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024