Sunsets over Lake Champlain

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Swanton, VT

Lake Champlain1 min walk
North Hero State Park35 min drive
Lake Champlain Islands38 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Dining Area

About this property

Quintessential lakefront cottage style year round home, incredibly outfitted for the ultimate getaway. Hardwood floors, main bath with heated copper slate floor and 5' glass shower. Renovated morning sun filled kitchen with great working area and high end appliances, lots of cooking and baking equipment, glassware, serving and entertaining pieces. Living/dining area is 28' long and features a brick fireplace, west facing wall of multi-paned windows and doors opening to deck which is only 20' from the water's edge. Sunroom is accessed from living/dining area and overlooks patio with built in stone enclosed charcoal grill perched above the lake and next to ramp offering direct access to the water. Main attached garage hosts washer, dryer and second refrigerator, while the second garage provides storage for the two kayaks and multiple outdoor games and bikes.

Property manager

John Kralik

Premier Host

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Fireplace

Wonderful lake views around the firepit patio.

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Swanton

Located in Swanton, this vacation home is on a lake. Lake Champlain and Lamoille Valley Rail Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge and Woods Island State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Swanton, VT

What's nearby

Lake Champlain - 1 min walk
Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive
North Hero State Park - 35 min drive
Lake Champlain Islands - 38 min drive
Parc Safari - 58 min drive

Getting around

St. Albans Station - 15 min drive
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
Swanton House of Pizza - 4 min drive
Warners Snack Bar - 12 min drive
Papa Petes Snack bar - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunsets over Lake Champlain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunsets over Lake Champlain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunsets over Lake Champlain?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunsets over Lake Champlain located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Champlain and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge and Woods Island State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Roland H.

Mar 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and comfortable

You can tell someone thoughtfully put this place together, it's comfortable and relaxing. Great place to reset!

Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 9, 2023

Liked: Communication, location

VT getaway

We had a great time visiting friends. Our hosts were most gracious and very helpful. The location was perfect with a fantastic view. It was fine for 2 couples.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Lakefront House

Great stay with family at lake house with wonderful lake views and sunsets. Osprey were hunting and diving on view from deck. Well furnished and supplied house. Enjoyed nearby wildlife preserves and biking on Champlain Islands and rail trails.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Moorpark

Jul 25, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Peaceful Family Fun

Where do I begin, because I might not stop! This place is clean, and has everything you need. The décor is adorable and very comfortable; it makes you feel at home right away. The back deck is just heavenly with the sound of the lake and the whistle of the trees and you can sit comfortably in the Adirondack chairs and watch the sunsets or the lightning storms across the lake. We wanted to stay longer and will hopefully return. Thank you so much for making this available!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

Jun 29, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Come for the view

Great property for lake access and beautiful views/sunsets. Never got tired of relaxing and looking at the lake. Property was as advertised, very clean and had everything we needed for a week’s stay. St. Albans and Burlington were a bit of a drive but great areas to wander and have dinner. Jack and John were great hosts, good information ahead of time and friendly and accessible for questions during our stay. Recommend for the views and relaxation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Kralik

Our current full time residence is in the Hudson Valley area of New York, about 90 minutes north of Manhattan along the Hudson River. We bought the lake house as a long term plan for retirement and just began renting in 2011 due to lack of time allowed by demanding jobs. I'm Vice President of the Tonner Doll Company and my partner is Direct of Design and Construction for a college campus. We're from St. Clair, Michigan and Burlington, Vermont respectively and both grew up on the water-hence, this lake property. We looked at over 50 houses in the two year search and knew we would buy this house before we even got inside. All it took was a walk to the lake, a turn to see the lake side of the house and that was it.

Why they chose this property

As stated above, owning a house on Lake Champlain was a long term goal for us both. Being in close proximity to family in the Burlington area, as well as everything Burlington and Vermont offer is very satisfying. We believe the house is in one of the best areas of the lake, with three miles of open water in front of the house facing directly west and looking at North Hero island, as well as the peninsula that forms West Swanton, also referred to as Hog Island. This part of the lake is very quiet, perfect for swimming, kayaking and water skiing. Several of our past guests have brought boats and tied them to our private mooring.

What makes this property unique

This house and property are very unique to the area. The exterior of the house is log sided, evoking a slightly Adirondack flair to the place and it's sited about 8' above and 20' back from the lake itself. As one family member stated when walking in the first time, 'the lake kind of smacks you in the face'. The stone barbeque was one of those unexpected details that just closed the deal for me. The fact that you're looking at Lake Champlain while grilling certainly doesn't hurt at all either.