Title: Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101068765&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views Lakefront cabin with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views ![Property grounds - Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101070000/101068800/101068765/38602f7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101070000/101068800/101068765/ae217f02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101070000/101068800/101068765/66bcc7ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101070000/101068800/101068765/97196ed6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101070000/101068800/101068765/6875bcca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a private cove, Braeloch offers a serene escape from the city. Unwind in this rustic Vermont cabin with luxurious finishings, surrounded by woods and only 20 minutes from Downtown Burlington. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms18299 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views Finlay's Cove is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, classic 1940's era lakefront cabin that was completely rebuilt in 2018 when we added a second floor building with the addition of the "Overlook" and installed modern conveniences and comforts throughout. It has the charm and feel of a century old cabin in the woods of Vermont with all of the comforts of a modern home. The house's proximity to the water and westerly views makes it truly special and unforgettable. During the massive renovation, we converted the original 4-bedroom whole house into a 2-bedroom 1 bath "Main House" and then added an entire new structure, we call the "Overlook", upon the rock ledge above and slightly behind the Main House . There we added 2 huge queen bedrooms, a coffee minibar, an overdeck, and of course a bathroom with a clawfoot tub & shower. The two structures are connected by an switchback staircase that is internal to the Main House but connects via an open deck to the Overlook. There is a floorplan in the photos. The Main House includes a primary queen bedroom, that has a private outside terrace, and an adjacent kids bunk bed room that are both down the hall from the living room and modern kitchen. The kitchen is quite large and has an oversized fridge, gas oven and range on the island, as well as a farmhouse sink with tons of cookware. The living room is appointed with thick leather Stickley sofa and lounge chairs that face the Vermont Castings wood stove which is perfect for warming up the house in the mornings or at night while you play one of our large selection of unique and classic board games with your family. We have two dining room tables, one inside and the other outside in the screen porch; each of which double as terrific places to gather. The living area and kitchen has 14 large double-hung windows around three sides of the room that create amazing breezes throughout the days and nights. There is a downstairs bathroom located across the hall from the bedrooms that includes a slate-wall rain-shower room made for company. The heart of the house, however, has always been the oversized large screen porch that opens from the main living area with westerly views of the water that will give you the best sunsets seen anywhere in New England. We typically spend most of our time on the porch and leave it open all summer long. Swimming is superb from our floating dock - clear and deep - and the cove is very private and well protected for little ones. You can tie off your boat to our dock or use it to launch one our two paddleboards and/or two kayaks we have provided for your enjoyment. The community also has a hard tennis court with pickleball lines and a half-court basketball court for your use and pleasure. This house is seasonal and does not have heat with the exception of a cast iron woodstove in the great room and space heaters in each bedroom. In addition, we can make available our "Treetop Yurt" with a king bed, compost outhouse and open air rain-shower, that is located high above a nearby cliff overlooking the lake which is about 200 yards from the house's front door. The Yurt allows for additional occupancy of up to 10 people total. The shoreline is full of rock cliffs and places to swim and explore with our kayaks and paddleboards. Additionally, Colchester is known for one of the best bikeways - the Colchester Causeway (look it up on google) - if you want to do something different. Finlay's Cove is located in a community of 300 acres known as Braeloch and includes 2.5 miles of private shoreline. The houses are seasonal and spread out so privacy is included. Yet we are only located a 20 minute drive from the airport and from downtown Burlington or 90 minutes from Montreal! Burlington's Church Street Marketplace is a 3 block pedestrian outdoor shopping walk that was named #1 "Best Public Square" in the United States by USA Today in 2022. Drive 10MPH in Braeloch proper (from East Braeloch to house). Trash goes to the dumpster by 1448 Braeloch house. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near the bay - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 18,299 square feet ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104180000/104175700/104175686/271d2dd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stowe Austrian Chalet Waterbury - Parking available - Fireplace [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=104175686&PinnedHotelID=104175686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87750000/87748300/87748235/4e9708c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil lake house in VT w/ breathtaking views! 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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 122564 ## 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%7C44.57460%2C-73.21130&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LMUPqIJM4fVzHuwnvt7XPIerEUA=) Colchester, VT #### What's nearby - Niquette Bay State Park \- 8 min drive \- 5.1 km - Sand Bar State Park \- 11 min drive \- 10.1 km - Saint Michael's College \- 16 min drive \- 22.4 km - University of Vermont \- 18 min drive \- 25.6 km - Champlain College \- 21 min drive \- 27.1 km #### Getting around - Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 23 min drive - Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬25 min drive - ‪Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern - ‬22 min drive - ‪Spanked Puppy - ‬14 min drive - ‪Zachary's Pizza - ‬25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views? ### What time is check-out at Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views? ### Where is Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen S. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Camp review We enjoyed our time on the lake. The house had everything we needed and we loved swimming and paddle boarding in the lake ##### Ellen S. Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### yves l. May 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Vermont is so beautiful , and this place is really what is all about. Quiet place . Close from everything at the same time. Everyone in the family enjoyed it. We had some minor issues that was addressed quickly by the host. Check-in was really easy, communication clear and fast. Excellent stay. ##### yves l. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill R. May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Special getaway My husband, kiddo and I had such a wonderful time in this lakehouse in Vermont. It was just like "On Golden Pond." We especially loved all the board games available in the home - what a treat to spend the evenings together laughing over a game! ##### Jill R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth E. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot to get away This charming cabin in the woods had all the modern amenities you hoped for and away from TV's. The place had games, puzzles and outdoor gear to keep my children happy and mostly off their screens. I even saw them playing battleship with the lanterns on the covered porch- What a great memory! The downstairs shower was hot, clean and easy to use. The upstairs bathroom wasn't really pumping out hot water but it wasn't too big of an issue to go downstairs to the other shower. Beds were awesome, clean, soft and cozy! I would absolutely come back here! ##### Ruth E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna J. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location ##### Donna J. 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