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Cozy Cottage on the shores of Lake Champlain with views of the Adirondacks
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft
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Explore the area

Charlotte, VT
- Place, Charlotte Village Winery9 min drive
- Place, Thompsons Point10 min drive
- Place, Mt. Philo State Park11 min drive
- Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Cozy Cottage on the shores of Lake Champlain with views of the Adirondacks
Cozy one bedroom cottage located on the shores of Lake Champlain. Nestled in tall cedars on McNeil's Bay, across from the Charlotte-Essex Ferry. A spectacular location, with views of the Adirondacks across the lake. Fall asleep to the sounds of waves lapping on the shore and halyards lightly ringing on the sailboats moored in McNeil's Bay.
Views across the lake of Sloop Island and glimpses of the Adirondacks through the living-area window and spectacular views of the Adirondacks from the rocky shoreline less than 40 feet from the cottage.
Private beach, excellent location for bird watching, fishing, kayaking, sailing, standup paddle boarding and swimming. You can rent a sailboat from the Charlotte Sailing Center across the bay or you can moor your shallow-draft motor boat or sailboat in a protected spot steps from the house (trailered boats can be launched at the nearby Converse Bay Fishing Access).
This house is the perfect getaway for one person or a couple. The kitchen is small but functional. You can sit inside in the living area or on the small porch reading and/or enjoying the water, look for fossils on the rocky beach, or walk or bike on the private dirt roads. 20 minutes from the Shelburne Museum, 30 minutes from Burlington, easy access to the Green Mountains or the Adirondacks via the ferry. A favorite activity of ours is to park at the ferry dock, walk on to the ferry, ride to Essex while enjoying the breeze on the lake and the views of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, get dinner and/or ice cream, and ride home looking at Mt. Mansfield, Camels Hump, and the rest of the Green Mountains.
A cozy simple house in a spectacular location.
Views across the lake of Sloop Island and glimpses of the Adirondacks through the living-area window and spectacular views of the Adirondacks from the rocky shoreline less than 40 feet from the cottage.
Private beach, excellent location for bird watching, fishing, kayaking, sailing, standup paddle boarding and swimming. You can rent a sailboat from the Charlotte Sailing Center across the bay or you can moor your shallow-draft motor boat or sailboat in a protected spot steps from the house (trailered boats can be launched at the nearby Converse Bay Fishing Access).
This house is the perfect getaway for one person or a couple. The kitchen is small but functional. You can sit inside in the living area or on the small porch reading and/or enjoying the water, look for fossils on the rocky beach, or walk or bike on the private dirt roads. 20 minutes from the Shelburne Museum, 30 minutes from Burlington, easy access to the Green Mountains or the Adirondacks via the ferry. A favorite activity of ours is to park at the ferry dock, walk on to the ferry, ride to Essex while enjoying the breeze on the lake and the views of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, get dinner and/or ice cream, and ride home looking at Mt. Mansfield, Camels Hump, and the rest of the Green Mountains.
A cozy simple house in a spectacular location.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Charlotte
Located in Charlotte, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mt. Philo State Park and Split Rock Wild Forest, while Rokeby Museum and Shelburne Museum are cultural highlights. Vermont Teddy Bears and Shelburne Farms are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Charlotte, VT
What's nearby
- Charlotte Village Winery - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
- Thompsons Point - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
- Mt. Philo State Park - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
- Charlotte Town Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
- Shelburne Museum - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Vermont Cookie Love - 13 min drive
- Village Cafe and Tavern - 14 min drive
- Old Dock Restaurant - 32 min drive
- The Pink Pig - 32 min drive
- Starry Night Café - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Glen Carleton
My great-grandmother inherited this property in the late 1800s, my grandmother, father, siblings and I spent our summers here. My father fulfilled a life-long dream building this cottage down by the water10 years ago. He passed away just before COVID hit and we've just begun renting the cottage to help pay the taxes. My mother lives up the hill in the house my grandparents built in 1962, my aunt & uncle live up the hill in the camp my great-grandparents built in the 1930s. Note the picture of Mom, age 90 with a cane, winching down a tree while I'm cutting it at the base. Don't even think about telling her that she shouldn't be out doing tree work.
Why they chose this property
This property is a throwback to an earlier era - nestled in the trees, a plain Vermont summer camp in an incredible setting, accessed by private dirt roads shared by folks who've owned their camps for decades. Perfect for getting away from it all and enjoying fishing, sailing, kayaking, swimming, birdwatching, quietly reading, etc.
What makes this property unique
Very private setting off a dead-end dirt road, right on the water, you can't see another house from inside the cottage and the only two neighbors within 500 ft are quiet older folks. Room to moor a small boat or pull up your canoe/kayak/stand-up paddle board. Fish or swim from shore, watch the birds soar over the lapping waves. Ride your bike to the ferry dock and enjoy the ferry ride across Lake Champlain to Essex NY for lunch, dinner, or an ice-cream cone.
Languages:
German, Spanish
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