Extraordinary Victorian home on Lake Champlain

Escape to our one-of-a-kind lakeside estate with 500’ of private lakefront, spectacular gazebo, large porch, and fire pit offering stunning lake, mountain, and sunset views. Enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds, sprawling lawns, and direct access to kayaking, biking, and walking trails. Private yet convenient, it's perfect for adults and families with older children (age 12+)* seeking adventure, relaxation, or both! Elopement packages also available!

Offering a perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience, this renovated 1874 Victorian has ten-foot pocket doors separating the three large living areas, allowing for openness or privacy. A curved staircase leads to the three upstairs bedrooms (all of which have lake views, two have A/C) and a bathroom which features the vintage elegance of the original claw foot bathtub with shower. A half-bath is in one of the bedrooms, and another half-bath downstairs with washer and dryer.

The modern kitchen has a refrigerator, dishwasher, electric stove, microwave, and Keurig. The main living room (there are 3) overlooks Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks through a huge bay window. The second room has Roku TV and A/C. The third room has Roku TV and is a perfect place to hide away with a good book or catch up on work. Broadband Wi-Fi keeps you connected.

Unwind on the spacious front porch, where you can sip your morning coffee, enjoy cold drinks and hors d’oeuvres in the afternoon, lounge, read a favorite book or watch some of our local wildlife. Bald eagles often visit the enormous cottonwood tree that is the namesake of the property! Sprawling lawns and plenty of shade are perfect for all sorts of activities and games.

Dine lakeside in the gorgeous open-air gazebo, taking in stunning sunsets over the Adirondack Mts. and twinkling shoreline lights. Spend your evenings beneath a starlit sky, cozied up in Adirondack chairs around a crackling fire pit.

A sloping path leads to 500 ft. of private beachfront, ideal for seasonal activities like fishing, kayaking, ice skating and ice fishing. Paddle under, or walk over, the Champlain Bridge to visit the historic Crown Point forts across the lake, which offer scenic trails for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. Rentals are available nearby, or simply relax by the shore, enjoying the peaceful, neighbor-free setting. You may never want to leave! (but if you do, read about all there is to do below)

* not recommended for children under 12 due to safety considerations

CONVENIENT LOCATION!
Located on a main road yet extremely private, the property is centrally located to all sorts of activities. It’s 45 minutes from Burlington, 20 minutes from Middlebury and Vergennes, and an hour from Lake Placid, NY.

Across the road is a family-style restaurant and the Chimney Point State Historic Site, and just 1 ½ miles away are a full-service general store/deli, an ice cream stand/snack bar, and a VT products gift shop with a mini golf course. Just a few steps away is the new Lake Champlain Bridge with breathtaking views up and down the lake. It has a pedestrian walkway that is lit at night for evening strolls and at a ½ mile long, it’s perfect for a morning run or bike ride to explore the Crown Point State Historic Site and Memorial Lighthouse on the NY side.

Bring your bike, we are located on the National Scenic Byway, a favorite route of cyclists in both VT and NY. If you have a boat, there is a public boat launch across the road and a marina just ¼ mile away, and we have plenty of room for your trailer.

Hike nearby Snake Mountain for spectacular views of the valley, or take a short drive into the Green Mountains or the Adirondacks for other unforgettable trails. For the ultimate thrill, VT Skydiving Adventures is just a couple of minutes away.

It's just a short drive to golfing, shopping, exceptional dining, antiquing, farmer's markets, wineries, breweries, museums and historic sites, horseback riding, lake cruises and so much more!

In winter, beautiful snowshoe and x-country ski trails are just across the bridge at the Crown Point State Historic Site. Rikert Cross-Country Ski Center is 45 min. away. We're centrally located to several major ski areas, too. Killington, Pico, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Middlebury College Snow Bowl, Bolton Valley, Stowe, and Whiteface in NY are all 45 min. - 1.5 hours away.

SPECIAL NOTES:
- due to State septic restrictions, max number of overnight guests is 6, no exceptions
- extra day-use only guests limited to 2 (total max of 8 people onsite at any time)
- no parties allowed

REVIEWS
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