Title: Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=184077&destination=Swanton%2C+Vermont%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=83602337&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D ## Photo gallery for Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D ![Smart TV, fireplace - Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D (Swanton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83602400/83602337/a84dbd68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D (Swanton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83602400/83602337/b655fbdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D (Swanton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83602400/83602337/8fc9582f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D (Swanton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83602400/83602337/eb900d03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D (Swanton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83602400/83602337/51172312.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this cottage. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5850 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - 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. ### Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D This loft-style lake house is located on a shale bluff on Hog Island in Swanton, Vermont and boasts absolutely phenomenal sunsets. It is designed for a relaxing, couples or single family vacation in a nature rich environment. Open year-round, the house has a fireplace (propane), fire pit on the beach, great swimming water, 2 kayaks/lifejackets/paddles, Wifi (XFINITY Gig), washer/dryer, and air conditioning. It has hot water baseboard heating for year-round warmth. The house was built in 2022 and has a queen-sized master bedroom, full bath, and a loft with two twin beds. The kitchen has a large refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a dual function keurig (k-cup or drip). The living room has a 75 inch SMART TV, 2x barrel chairs that swivel, and a comfortable couch with side-by-side recliners. The waterfront deck has a grill, dining table and umbrella, and an outdoor loveseat and coffee table. Linens/towels (beach and bath)/plates/glasses/coffee cups/Keurig (k-cups/drip dual function)/ground coffee/grill/ propane all included. It's a great, relaxing location to take a swim or launch on a kayak site seeing cruise along the beautiful shoreline. There is no dock (predominantly west winds) but the front yard offers plenty of space to park a boat and trailer. There are two public boat launches nearby (West Swanton Boat Access .2 miles and Tabor Point Boat Ramp 4.2 miles). In addition, the house is just steps from Hog Island Market where fishing equipment, bait, fishing license, ice, beer, wine, and groceries are all available. Campbell's Bay Campground (\~5mi) is also close by for Pontoon, Motor Boat, or Canoe rentals. West Swanton Orchard (1mi) is a great stop for apples, soft ice cream and souvenirs. Green Mountain Stables is directly across the road where visitors can watch the horses training or take riding lessons, and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is also just one mile away. The house is centrally located within the best Pike, Bass and Walleye fishing grounds on the lake! For those who want a bit more adventure, the Canadian border is just 4 miles north. There is a nice small, waterfront town with several great restaurants called Venice en Quebec just across the border. Montreal is also only one hour north so bring your passports. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Garden - Unit size: 850 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43300/43277/5684c2dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express St Albans by IHG St. Albans - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 8.0 Very good 1,002 reviews CA $176 CA $193 total includes taxes & fees Apr 18 - 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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 ## About the area Located in Swanton, this cottage is on the waterfront. Saint Anne's Shrine and Fort Lennox are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lac Champlain Golf Club and Marina At Lighthouse Point. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Swanton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Swanton.dx184077) [View more Cottages in Swanton](https://www.expedia.ca/Swanton-Cottages.d184077-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C44.95479%2C-73.22143&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-v0u2uESq4gr7PAHLTq1iZXc5TM=) Swanton, VT ### What's nearby - ![along maquam creek trail in missisquoi refuge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6329083/aca543a4-863c-4bb9-8fa1-e1f53f8abe2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge 6 min drive \- 6.6 km - ![A gazebo is decorated for Christmas on a New England Village green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/936038024448344064/640eb397-3b7b-4830-bd90-1c2319279e16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Village Green Park 11 min drive \- 14.2 km - ![lake champlain mountains at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/936037636842389504/922702a9-4ae0-48d3-a0c0-d9444e8762ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Swanton Beach 12 min drive \- 15.7 km - Missisquoi Bay 10 min drive \- 7.3 km - Goose Point Park 11 min drive \- 13.8 km ### Getting around - Rouses Point Station 20 min drive - Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) 54 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 14 min drive - Dunkin' 14 min drive - Subway 14 min drive - Swanton House of Pizza 12 min drive - Shaggy's Snack Bar 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D? ### What time is check-out at Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D? ### Where is Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Champlain Waterfront: Year-round, Incredible Sunsets, Kayaks, Firepit & W/D 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 63 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy J. May 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had everything we needed The camp was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. As mentioned before, the sunsets are unbeatable! ##### Amy J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John C. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vermont sunsets Great place to kick back and relax ##### John C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric M. Oct 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakeside Retreat The home, neighbors, and people of Vermont were nothing short of welcoming. Josie was a treat to work with. I highly recommend staying here when visiting the area. ##### Eric M. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James K. Aug 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and house Great spot right on the water include kayaks and canoe's for the family. Location is great for trips into Canada including Montreal and Parc Safari, also close to attractions like Burlington and Ausable Chasm. Plenty of places to eat in nearby St Albans. Perfect place for a family trip and host was excellent. Hopefully return someday! ##### James K. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie S. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great way to spend the new year This is our second time staying here and absolutely loved it just as much as the first. We took our kids this trip and the loft on top was perfect for them. Everything about the place was beautiful and well taken care of. Josie is also very quick to respond to messages. Will definitely be staying here again next visit! ##### Carrie S. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allen C. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing home Very clean with great attention to detail. Good location to hiking, biking and maple creeme’s. We also enjoyed the kayaks provided. We would definitely stay here again if we are in the area. ##### Allen C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Laurie P. Sep 16, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely sunsets It was a lovely place to stay and we enjoyed kayaking, biking and hiking the nearby wildlife park. Josie thought of everything and we really enjoyed a quite and peaceful long weekend. I would recommend it for a couple but it’s a pretty small place for kids ##### Laurie P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol B. Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spot! The location is quiet with beautiful views and sunsets. Great swimming and nice to have the kayaks too. House is very nice, clean and with everything you need. Josie was very easy to work with and contact when needed. Highly recommend! ##### Carol B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle F. Nov 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Lakehouse on Lake Champlain This place is incredible. We are so grateful to Josie for providing such an amazing place. The best views, and so relaxing with all the creature comforts. We will definitely stay longer next time. Thank you for your hospitality. \~ Dan & Michelle ##### Michelle F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### david n. Mar 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another Great Visit! This is our second day at the house and once again we had a wonderful visit. House is clean well stocked for cooking, clean beds and bathroom and a classic A-frame style. Direct access off the back deck down to the water was key as we ice fished directly behind the house. I would recommend this property to anybody looking for getaway in northern Vermont.. ##### david n. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy I. Sep 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the Property Josie was wonderful. The house is well equip. Clean and Neat and the view is wonderful. I highly recommend this host. ##### Kathy I. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### donna g. Oct 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! We stayed for 2 nights in this beautiful home. It’s a peaceful neighborhood and views are stunning. Everything was nicely appointed, kitchen was fully stocked and lots of hot water!! Sheets in the bedroom were very soft and we slept great. I would highly recommend a stay if you’re interested in a vacation on lake Champlain for a small group. The owner is very responsive and helpful. Great stay!! ##### donna g. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn K. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cabin on Lake Champlain This was the perfect place for a quick getaway to the Burlington Vermont area (Swanton). The cabin is nearly new and is very quaint. It has everything you need for your stay - a Keurig/coffee maker, a great selection of pots and pans, water in the frig, comfortable beds, a large TV, a beautiful deck and views from every window. I would highly recommend this cabin. Josie, the owner, was terrific with communication as well. ##### Robyn K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather H. Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Getaway The home was easy to find (with GPS) and check in was a breeze. It had everything we needed. We were looking for a place to relax which we found. It’s a bit of a drive to get anywhere but there isn’t any traffic so that wasn’t a problem. ##### Heather H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew B. Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and Clean! Beautiful property! Great view from the patio and living room windows of the lake. Cute home, very clean with all the necessities. Bed was comfortable, nice kitchen. We did not use the loft but it looked very nice too. Wish we had good for more than two night! Recommended! ##### Matthew B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra G. Apr 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect lakeside cottage My partner and I recently stayed here for the total solar eclipse. It was the perfect viewing spot - the lake is so peaceful and I loved that you can go right down to the beach from the deck. We got some incredible sunset views through the huge east-facing windows. Everything was super clean and well stocked -- there were enough dishes, pots, and pans to cook and bake, and the white noise machine was a big plus (we slept great!). We had a wonderful vacation here and would definitely stay again. ##### Alexandra G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip S. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Refuge with Views This cute A-Frame is just as pictured. The view is jaw-dropping. This part of the lake is often windy. Check-in/-out were both easy. The place is comfortable. Josie is super responsive and thoughtful. If it looks right to you, it is. ##### Philip S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janine B. Mar 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful weekend! This was a great place for a couple’s weekend! The cottage is the perfect size for 2 with everything we needed to cook, stay cozy, and relax. Josie was communicative and took care to make sure the fire pit was stocked and ready when I requested it, even though it had still been in storage for the winter. Check in and out were easy and instructions in the cottage were easy to follow. Thanks for the wonderful weekend! ##### Janine B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonna R. Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view My family of four (adult children) found the property to have everything we could’ve needed. Beautiful view and sunsets. House was extremely clean, well stocked. Road The house is on is wonderful to bike on. Canadian border very close Highly Recommend. Only comment- is that water doesn’t taste great so plan to buy or bring your own. ##### Jonna R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth R. May 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely and confortable This little house has everything a couple or a couple with a young kid or 2 needs. The kitchen is well appointed, with good quality dishes, cookware, coffee and spices. The patio overlooking the lake is perfect for meals, or just hanging out. Watching the sun set over the water became nightly ritual. Missisquo wildlife refuge is 5 minutes away-nice trails, especially the Black Creek one. (Bug spray is at the house) St. Albans is 15 minutes away, with a few great restaurants, diners, interesting bakeries and shops. And the islands are nice to explore. Bring swimming shoes or sandals- the little beach at the house is flinty. Nice to swim from. Josie is a great host. Highly recommend. ##### Beth R. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen K. Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Getaway The house was just right for our family of 4 with the teenagers staying in the loft for a week-long relaxing getaway. Vermont has been pummeled by rain, affecting the level of the lake everywhere, so unfortunately the beach was hard to access, but not impossible. Kayaks were great, and paddles/vests was easily accessible. The owner was easy to reach. In fact at one point a smoke detector was beeping low battery and she came by to replace it within about 15 minutes! We enjoyed restaurants in St. Albans, Burlington, a bakery/cafe in Alburgh and even Shaggy's snack shack in Swanton. The pizza shop in Swanton is also quite good. Sand Bar and Alburgh Dunes state parks were great swimming spots. Next time we would love to venture over the border into Montreal. ##### Karen K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick S. Nov 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was as advertised, very comfortable and immaculately clean with a fantastic view of lake Champlain. I highly recommend this property! ##### Nick S. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly E. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, quiet stay Came for a few relaxing days by the water and this was the perfect place. The place was clean, well stocked and just as beautiful as the pictures. ##### Molly E. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### William B. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was perfect for my wife and I. Our stay was relaxing with short trips during the day and watching beautiful sunsets from the patio in the evening. Vermont has a wonderful vibe and we experienced it first hand while staying at bluff house. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/011d8943-9932-4c01-8b49-df323e27ad34-1759147750718.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/81855e1f-cd29-48c1-a536-7a3ca19a3046-1759147751534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### William B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark L. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the sunsets, they did not disappoint. And the property was everything advertised. We had a blast. ##### Mark L. 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