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Secluded & Private Lakefront Cottage–Awesome Views–Peace & Quiet

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Twilight at Heron Dance Cottage
Sunset on Kibbe Point, South Hero
View looking east
Heron Dance water level deck looking at swim raft
View from cottages looking east to Vermont's Green Mountains & islands.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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South Hero, VT
  • Place, South Hero Bicentennial Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand Bar State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded & Private Lakefront Cottage–Awesome Views–Peace & Quiet

Quiet retreat for two adults! Heron Dance cottage is a unique and charming cottage furnished with antiques and comfortable furniture. Private, direct lakefront location–tip of very private Kibbe Point jutting out into Lake Champlain. Surrounded by 200 acres of lush meadows and lake shore. Great birding. Best fishing around right off point. Exceptional water quality. 25 minutes north of Burlington; 90 minutes south of Montreal. Cottage is fully equipped–sleeps two. Adjacent decks, lakeside decks and private lake access. Heated & insulated for 3 season rental. Pets considered for extra fee and extra damage deposit. Also see our listing for Moonpath cottage on HomeAway site #4980249.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Weekly booking (or multiples of weekly bookings) only. Saturday to Saturday.

Important information

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Property # 242458
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Hero

Located in South Hero, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hyde Log Cabin and Kent Delord House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sand Bar State Park and Grand Isle State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Airborne Speedway or Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • South Hero Bicentennial Museum - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Sand Bar State Park - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Grand Isle State Park - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Hyde Log Cabin - 19 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 30 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Paddle Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pan's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rest Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded & Private Lakefront Cottage–Awesome Views–Peace & Quiet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Secluded & Private Lakefront Cottage–Awesome Views–Peace & Quiet?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded & Private Lakefront Cottage–Awesome Views–Peace & Quiet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded & Private Lakefront Cottage–Awesome Views–Peace & Quiet?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Secluded & Private Lakefront Cottage–Awesome Views–Peace & Quiet located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sand Bar State Park, Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery and Grand Isle State Park. Niquette Bay State Park and Plattsburgh, NY Ferry Dock are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spotTerrific hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We had a wonderful relaxing stay. Everything was very welcoming. The cottage is decorated beautifully and the views are amazing. We were a little early for peak foliage viewing but still beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jim s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome waterfront view, very relaxing, and peaceful. Great sunrise views from both the decks and inside. Perfect place for 2.Host was nice and accessible.Wifi speeds were too low and too inconsistent to support streaming (2-10MBs).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

harvey d.

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

lovely area

The very best of "Vermont Rustic". Lake is crystal clear for swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Vermont Island waterfront retreat

Water view cabin with rustic feel beautifully appointed. Immaculate clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Peaceful!

Jan was wonderful and the cottage was so peaceful. It was a beautiful and peaceful oasis away from the hustle and bustle! Thank you Jan!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing by the Lake

Heron Dance cottage was a quiet and peaceful getaway. In a great location, this cottage was well outfitted for preparing meals, contained comfortable furniture and the bed was firm. The views out to the Lake were exceptional. The landing and the way down to the Lake made for easy swimming. Jan was friendly and approachable. The neighborhood roads facilitated daily walks. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

The peace we needed:)

It was a perfect retreat. My wife and I had just finished a demanding school year and needed time for ourselves. Water surrounds and the peace that offered us was just what we needed to reconnect and downshift. Thanks, Jan. You guys keep such a lovely respite in great condition. Can’t wait until when we can return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Cozy waterfront cottage with amazing views

We enjoyed our stay in the Heron Dance cottage, which was well appointed and thoughtfully decorated, and the amazing views from the deck(s) and cottage, which overall had a very pleasant tree-house-like feel. There are plenty of great restaurants to enjoy near by, but by choice we barely left the property except to enjoy a paddle. Great bird watching, fishing, panoramic views, and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The list goes on. This is a great get-away with friendly and hospitable hosts.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Made in the shade

Neat small cabin. Good bed, tv, appliances. Cutting a dozen trees around the property would make it more enjoyable. By mid-morning any access to the sun was gone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was a great size for one couple, and since that's what we were, it was perfect! Jan and Sue were wonderful hosts - available if we needed them and unobtrusive when we didn't. They are right up the hill from the cottage. The only negatives I had were the size of the bath/shower (but it didn't detract from our overall stay in any way) and the walk down to the cabin from the parking area, which wasn't noted anywhere on the listing site. For two people in their 70's, it was a bit difficult to schlep all our belongings in and back out when we left. If ever in the Lake Champlain area, I'd definitely recommend this cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

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

Relaxing stay

I wasn't sure what to expect having never been to Vermont, but I liked the location & our daily drive from Burlington back & forth to the property. Every evening upon returning, we would look for the deer. Plenty of wildlife like chipmunks & squirrels to watch as you relax. There are local options in South Hero as well as North Hero. Lovely place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher c.

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

Nice rustic retreat

A nice, remote cottage, great for relaxing and disconnecting. Excellent nearby hikes for fun times in the woods. If you have dogs, be careful of the rocks by the lakeshore as they can cut up the pads on their paws.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn L.

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

Heron Dance Cottage Review

We had a wonderful week staying at this beautiful property overlooking Lake Champlain. The sunrise views were unbelievably beautiful! The cottage was nicely furnished and well-equipped with everything we needed to prepare our meals. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of this secluded and tranquil location, and loved that it was also close to parks, restaurants, stores, and other conveniences. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Heron Dance

A wonderful cottage on Keeler Bay. So peaceful and quiet! Cottage is rustic but has everything you need. The owner is there on the property for any questions but does not intrude.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nellwyn B.

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

Breathtaking Views

The cottage/cottage was absolutely the perfect "home base" for our trip to Vermont. Jan was a delightful host - so thoughtful and kind! The space is perfect for a couple. It has a nicely appointed kitchen - we cooked light meals most evenings after sightseeing each day and enjoyed the 180 degree views of Lake Champlain! It is a little bit off the beaten path, but the view makes it completely worth it! We would absolutely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Peace and serenity

This little cottage was perfect for just what we wanted and needed. Two outside decks over-looking the lake, window with amazing views, mountains, quiet, stars in a dark sky. Comfortable bed and furniture inside and out. Deer in the field at dusk. Everything you could possibly need in the house and a friendly host. And, burlington less than thirty minutes away when you do feel like trying some wonderful restaurants. This stay checked all the boxes. I want to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Calm and relaxing

We loved every part of our stay. The sunrises and sunsets were beautiful. The foliage was like something out of a book. We loved our visit to the surgarbush maple farm. Great cheese and syrup. The cottage had everything we needed. The only thing we did not like was the size of the bathroom. The shower was small. The bed was very comfortable. The cable is local but we got watch shows we had not seen in a long time the small amount of time we were there. Jan was a great host. We hated to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

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

Amazing

This was our first trip to Vermont. The cottage, owned by Jan and Sue, was very inviting. The view of the lake from the cottage was amazing and beautiful. Jan welcomed us on our arrival and was a very good host. She was very knowledgeable about places near to visit. My husband and I left very relaxed. Would highly recommend this charming cottage. We look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Great spot!

My husband and I had a great time at the Heron Dance cottage. Our hosts were very welcoming and made our stay a delight. I would certainly return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Perfect Place

Private, well-appointed cottage with relaxing views of Lake Champlain. We loved the two decks and wall of windows. The hosts were welcoming and kind. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farida K.

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

A slice of paradise on Lake Champlain .

An absolutely delightful cozy cottage on lake Champlain. Every little detail was thought by Jan & Sue . The incredible sun rise from all the rooms in the cottage was definitely the highlight. Thx Jan for a fabulous week of a serene vacation . We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Serene and Cozy Escape from it all

Lovely in its simplicity. The perfect location at the tip of Kibbe Point allowed us to watch the "sky show" over the water every evening. This was just the place to relax, read, and enjoy nature. We brought our bikes...which is a must as the Champlain islands are great for biking. A wonderful no pressure getaway. Jan was such a gracias and responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Simply beautiful!!!❤️

This was an absolute gem of a find!! The cottage was adorable and super clean. We relaxed everyday !!! Kayaking on the lake was so peaceful and walking the backroads of Vermont ahhh so pretty. We sat on the deck overlooking the lake at night “not that you couldn’t see the lake from every angle in this cottage” stars and the sound of the water hitting the waters edge you just can’t help but be relaxed. We went out to the farmers market and ate fresh veggies everyday! This is definitely a go back vacation! Sad to leave😢. Thank you Jan and Sue for sharing this little piece of heaven!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Wonderful getaway

This intimate, charming cottage is perfect for a one person or a couple's getaway. It is located right on Lake Champlain with your own personal sitting area at the water's edge. I saw a fantastic sunrise over the lake every morning right from bed. Speaking of the bed, it was very comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with utensils, microwave, pots for cooking, nice stove, and fridge. The shower water pressure is quite good for a cottage. The cottage is on the property of the owners, so if you need anything, they are close by and helpful but never intrusive. It truly is a place to unwind and get away from it all. Bottled water is recommended for drinking. The owners request you supply your own bed linens and towels. I absolutely adored this cottage and the area. I will be back for sure! Thank you Jan for a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jan Doerler

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I enjoy meeting & interacting with people from all over. Everyone has a story. I've been in Vermont for 30 years now and this truly is my forever home. My interests are art, music and horticulture to name a few.

Why they chose this property

Exceptionally private with panoramic views of the lake. If you value quality and a place to really get away from it all, this property is for you. It even wows the locals!!

What makes this property unique

The unobstructed views, proximity to nature, privacy and quality of accommodations are unparalleled in the Champlain Islands.

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