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Lakeside cottage w/ mountain views, canoes, firepit, enclosed porch, bbq, beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 161824 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Colchester, VT
  • Church Street Marketplace
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • University of Vermont
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakeside cottage w/ mountain views, canoes, firepit, enclosed porch, bbq, beach

The Big Yellow Camp

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Nestled on the sandy beach at Colchester Point, this spacious 6-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom family cottage offers a serene retreat with breathtaking views of Lake Champlain. Wake up to the soothing sounds of lapping waves and gentle breezes, then enjoy your morning coffee on the glassed dining porch or unwind on the comfy couch in the enclosed front porch just steps away from the water's edge. With two canoes available for guest use, you can explore the lake at your leisure or simply relax on the sandy beach and soak up the sun.

This rustic lake cottage is the perfect base camp for your Vermont adventures. From the expansive front porch to the windowed dining area, this charming retreat is ideal for family gatherings and creating lasting memories. Enjoy sandy bottom swimming, the outdoor shower, and evenings gathered around the firepit under the starlit sky.

Located just one mile away, Colchester's Airport Park offers a variety of recreational activities including hiking trails, tennis courts, soccer fields, and more. Bike paths lead to Burlington and along the causeway with stunning views of the Islands via the Burlington Bike path. A bike rack and hooks are available at the home to stow your bikes. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures or simply looking to relax and unwind, this beachfront cottage provides the perfect setting for a memorable vacation.

Indulge in the beauty of the surroundings with mountain and lake views, or explore the nearby attractions such as volleyball, pickleball, soccer space (at Airport Park), museums (in nearby Burlington), and lots of hiking, biking, horseback riding, sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, and more. With a fully equipped kitchen, gas grill, and you can enjoy the lakeside view from the enclosed porch. Make the most of your stay in Colchester, VT, at this charming family cottage by the lake. Book now and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

This charming lakefront retreat is ideal for warm weather getaways, with breezes off the lake and ceiling fans providing plenty of natural cooling. As a summer rental it does not have heat or air conditioning, but the serene lakeside setting and refreshing water views will keep you cool and relaxed!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colchester

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Malletts Bay, a neighbourhood in Colchester. Shoppers can check out Church Street Marketplace, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Waterfront Park and Ausable Chasm. Sunset Drive-In Theater and Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Colchester, VT

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 18 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 19 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Waterfront Park - 19 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Lake Champlain Ferry - 20 min drive - 15.9 km
  • University of Vermont - 21 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Burlington Union Station - 20 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bagel Café & Deli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zachary's Pizza House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Broadacres - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside cottage w/ mountain views, canoes, firepit, enclosed porch, bbq, beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside cottage w/ mountain views, canoes, firepit, enclosed porch, bbq, beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside cottage w/ mountain views, canoes, firepit, enclosed porch, bbq, beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside cottage w/ mountain views, canoes, firepit, enclosed porch, bbq, beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Malletts Bay holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Airport Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Auer Family Boathouse. Sunset Drive-In Theater and Starr Farm Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Year 2!

This was our second year staying at the Big Yellow Camp. Another wonderful week. The check in process was easy, the owners are always available and very helpful. The house has so much character, it feels like home. We enjoyed the space and were very comfortable with 12 adults and three kids age 6 months - 4 years old. You cannot beat the view and beach access!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shamus C.

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

Great location for Grandparents to spend time with the Grandkids

Location was awesome with a beautiful beach right outside the door. The playground at the airport park made for a nice change of pace when the kids needed a change of pace and it was a quick drive to downtown Burlington for great meals and a trip to the ECHO science museum.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith A.

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

Classic family camp on the beach!

We stayed at Chris's camp the week of our wedding and it was exactly as advertised, a great spot right on the beach! it definitely gets WARM and would benefit from AC, the fans in the windows did help tremendously. We had to remind people about the fans, screened windows and breezes and getting in the lake to cool down. Folks just aren't used to finding the non-AC ways to cool themselves anymore. Make sure to are taking advantage of the breeze and getting in the lake if you are staying in the summer to keep cool. Great spot for a classic summer vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stevie S.

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

The Big Yellow. Camp

Seven friends since high school have been gathering during the summer for many, many years. Of late, we’ve been renting this wonderful rustic camp on the lake, maybe for the past seven years. We grew up in the area, and this is the type of camp we prefer — lots of wood, cozy, authentic, and extremely well equipped. The location cannot be beat. Excellent in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

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

Incredible waterfront vacation house

The views of Lake Champlain were spectacular. The front living room and dining room with window to window panoramic view of the lake and close proximity to the water sometimes felt that we lived on a houseboat without the downside of any rocking. The house was clean, rustic and soulful. Mattresses and linens were clean and comfortable. The two canoes with paddles and vests were a delight. Wifi, television with streaming worked perfectly, but the available hands-on games led to comradery and spirt of the “camp” led us to even play “charades” with the entire extended family including teenagers. The kitchen had all necessary amenities, but bring your teenagers to help with washing the dishes. The “camp” was so fun we did not miss any automatic dishwasher. Two bathrooms for nine of us worked out well and the outdoor shower was sublime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon L.

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

Family Gathering

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Family Vacation

The location of this house cannot be beat. The neighborhood is beautiful, neighbors were all very nice. The owners were very responsive, kind and overly accommodating. The house is very spacious, we stayed with 12 adults and 2 children and never felt like we were on top of each other. We have already booked again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary d.

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

Great Family Vacation Spot!

We had a wonderful week at the Big Yellow Camp! The location and the beautiful scenery was amazing! Our family gathered from five different states and the cottage was perfect! Thank you Cunningham Family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

We had an awesome family vaca at the Big Yellow House!

Sandy beach was a huge hit! The camp provides 2 large sun umbrellas with stands, many different types of sand chairs and plastic Adirondack chairs for our beach experience. We enjoyed using one of the two canoes. Life vests of various sizes were available. We had 2 fires in the fire-pit at night. Kindling available on the beach and we brought a few logs for burning. There are essentially 2 living areas plus the kitchen and 6 bedrooms. We spent most of our inside time on the porch overlooking the water and in the dining area either eating or playing games. Many of us utilized the outdoor shower, which looks new and had a basket to put clothes in so they wouldn't get wet. Window fans in the bedrooms were super helpful as a couple of our evenings were quite warm. Chris was easily accessible by phone and helpful. We would definitely return for a family vacation in the future! Thank you, Chris!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Everything was awesome

Chris the owner was incredibly helpful and fast with responses. The house was exceptionally clean. Right on the private beach in a quiet neighborhood. Plenty of room for multiple families (with adult children). The views from the house and beach were incredible, great kayaking, great night fire pit, great location (close enough to everything but far enough for plenty of quiet relaxation). Went to sleep and awoke to the sounds of the waves lapping on the shore. I really can’t say enough about Chris and the house…
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stevie S.

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

We love the ‘big yellow camp”

This property is a winner for our group of seven friends, with spaces for all of us and each of us. This is year five here on the lake, and the setting couldn’t be any better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen T.

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

The Big Yellow Camp

The Big Yellow Camp is an excellent place to stay. The property was clean and well supplied with the necessities for our vacation. The owner was very responsive about any questions or concerns we had prior to our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

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

Perfect

The Big Yellow Camp was absolutely perfect for our stay in VT - enough room for our family of 4 (two teens) and extended family who joined us to experience everything that Burlington/VT have to offer. Idyllic setting on Lake Champlain, the house had everything we needed and more, including a traditional VT “Camp” vibe. Loved our stay and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

Family vacation

There were 10 of us that thoroughly relaxed and enjoyed the yellow house. Location right on water was beautiful and spent time floating and swimming in crystal clear Lake Champlain. Camp was also close to bike trail and short car ride to Burlington shops and restaurants. Owner was very quick to respond to questions and camp had all of the furnishings necessary. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

Family vacation

This was the second year we stayed here at the camp. Water is beautiful! The house is big enough for all 10 adults and 3 children. Chris is very kind and easy to talk to. My grandkids love it here. Will definitely be back! Thank you Cunningham family for sharing your camp with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stevie S.

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

A group of friends

This was our fourth year at the big yellow camp, and each year it gets better! For example, this year, 2021, we found a lovely newly remodeled bathroom, and another bunk bed in one of the rooms. The kitchen is equipped with any utensil, dish, pot or pan that one could want. Games, cards, little library, plenty of sitting spaces offered more for leisure times. The views, breezes, water, sun, sand — all you could want for a fabulous vacation. What more can be said!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

mary d.

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

Great Experience

Very smooth process from start to finish! The owners were very responsive to our needs with any corrective action. The location was beautiful and the views from the glassed and screened room were tremendous. The eating area had plenty of room and views. The sleeping acomadations were great. Their attention to the COVID-19 situation Was spot on and comforting to us. The sandy beach and bottom of the lake was perfect for all ages! We truly enjoyed ourselves! The only thing that would be nice to of had was an outdoor shower privacy screen. ( might be a building code issue) GREAT PROPERTY !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Our amazing trip at the yellow camp!

We had a great time, could not beat the location. We didn’t have to drive anywhere to enjoy the beautiful lake.. The water was nice and shallow for the little kids but deep enough that the kids could kayak, canoe and paddleboard to their hearts content. We also enjoyed the nearby bike trails. John was accessible for any questions throughout our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Amy P.

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

Great location

Beautiful spot on Lake Champlain. Owner was very responsive and attentive to needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Best family vacation!

This property was perfect for our family vacation! Weather was beautiful lake was great for young children. The owners have thought of everything! It was just perfect! Thank you again to the Cunningham family!! We will be back!!❤️👍🏻👍🏻
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Spacious Cottage

Lovely place for a family vacation. Enjoyed with 3 generations (the youngest were 7 months, 15 months, 4 and 6). Shallow lake area was perfect for the kids. Beds were comfortable. Sunsets beautiful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

We keep coming back

4th year in a row! Love it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Great place for a perfect week

We’ve rented 3 years in a row. Rustic camp in great location. Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peter L.

Great Family Getaway Location

Cottage is rustic, but clean, well equipped and spacious! Location is great for biking and visiting area attractions or just kicking back on the beach - just outside the door! We had a great week! Thank you Cunningham Family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Beautiful location for a family vacation

Simple (not luxurious) camp house, in a wonderful Lake Champlain location. Very nice location for families with bikes. In same family since 1948. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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