Title: Colchester Vermont 3 BR Lake Champlain cottage, shallow sandy beach. Sleeps 6 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Colchester Vermont 3 BR Lake Champlain cottage, shallow sandy beach. Sleeps 6 Lakefront vacation home in Colchester with kitchen ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106237000/106236901/81d795f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106237000/106236901/fe8c3563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106237000/106236901/996c9816.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106237000/106236901/66f6128c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106237000/106236901/dcc0ae96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the charming Sand Dunes cottage, where lake views and a shady yard await. Just steps from a sandy beach with kid-friendly shallow waters, this 3-bedroom retreat offers an open kitchen/great room and two porches for relaxation or work calls. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Colchester Vermont 3 BR Lake Champlain cottage, shallow sandy beach. Sleeps 6 Charming 3 bedroom cottage only steps away from a great sandy beach. Kid-friendly shallow water. Lake views, shady, grassy yard, 2 double kayaks, open kitchen/great room. AC and heat. Wifi, Smart TV, DVD player. Affectionately called the "Sand Dunes," this little community is a short walk or bike ride from the Burlington bike path, Airport Park, and the Causeway. We have 4 older bikes on site, or you can rent them locally. People are friendly, and the beach is beautiful. Two separate porches are ideal for work calls. Linens included. Please advise if you will bring your own. For 2026 available Sept. 10-Oct 14. Sorry, no pets. Contact Mary with questions. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Kayak - Basketball nearby - Hiking nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97094800/97094750/51485d67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Idyllic Lakeside Beach Cottage Family Retreat Malletts Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=97094750&PinnedHotelID=97094750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116230000/116222000/116221948/d571d816.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 2 BR Cottage house - Lake views - beach access. 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We can't be responsible for falls. Wear life jackets when using kayaks. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.54516%2C-73.29014&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=md7Imc7sl04GVB47Moq6RbvY9M0=) Colchester, VT #### What's nearby - Airport Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Church Street Marketplace - 14 min drive - 13.4 km - Waterfront Park - 14 min drive - 13.4 km - University of Vermont - 16 min drive - 14.5 km - University of Vermont Medical Center - 16 min drive - 14.5 km #### Getting around - Burlington Union Station - 17 min drive - Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern - ‬6 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Beach House - ‬14 min drive - ‪Butter - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Colchester Vermont 3 BR Lake Champlain cottage, shallow sandy beach. Sleeps 6 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Colchester Vermont 3 BR Lake Champlain cottage, shallow sandy beach. Sleeps 6? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Colchester Vermont 3 BR Lake Champlain cottage, shallow sandy beach. Sleeps 6? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Colchester Vermont 3 BR Lake Champlain cottage, shallow sandy beach. Sleeps 6 located? > Located in Malletts Bay, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Airport Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Auer Family Boathouse and Sunset Drive-In Theater. Starr Farm Dog Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Colchester Vermont 3 BR Lake Champlain cottage, shallow sandy beach. Sleeps 6 Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen Z. Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay We loved our stay at this cozy place! Very clean and great location. Steps to the lake and we spent some time on the bike path with the bikes provided. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. ##### Stephen Z. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ERNEST Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a wonderful stay at your home, which we considered more than a camp! The location was perfect for us & we fully enjoyed the lake proximity & beautiful view. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. We couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you!!! We hope to return in the future. ##### ERNEST Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica R. Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it! The perfect camp for our getaway! We had enough room, peace and quiet, close to town, but out away from others. Thank you so much for opening your beautiful camp to us! ##### Jessica R. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Twila B. Oct 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Colchester Just as described, we enjoyed a bit of coolness and color. Was able to get around easily. Too cold for us desert lizards to actually get in the water, but great views! ##### Twila B. 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