RELAXING ISLAND GETAWAY - WATERFRONT BEACH AND SKI HOUSE ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN

Discover the beauty of the island of South Hero! This 4-bedroom, 7 bed waterfront house with a private beach on the west shore of South Hero is the perfect place for both year-round active sports or just relaxing on the deck, porch or beach. The lake side of the house is all windows, giving you a spectacular view from the living room, dining room, kitchen and master bedroom, and is entirely fronted by a large deck and two screened-in porches for the perfect happy hour setup. The upstairs master suite features a king bed, full bath, office space, sitting area, walk-in closet and laundry room with a spectacular west-facing view. Enjoy views of the lake and sunsets over the Adirondack Mountains from your king bed, office or comfortable couch. There are three more bedrooms and a full bath downstairs for the rest of the family: one with a queen bed, one with two twin beds, and one with a single twin bed.

The house is situated on a large private lot at the end of a long driveway that is screened on all sides by trees and features a ramp down to a private sand/gravel beach in a large bay, which provides a perfect swimming and boating area protected from the wind and waves of the main lake. Spend the day in the water, on the beach, lounging in the deck chairs in the sun, or sampling cocktails and hors d'oevres on the screened in porch as the sun sets. In cooler weather, enjoy the same view from your comfortable living room or around the large dining room table with friends. The house is fully equipped with a modern kitchen, wifi, Smart TV to stream your channels, and air conditioning/heat for a comfortable stay.

If you prefer to get out and do more, you can fish, paddleboard, canoe or kayak in the bay or out in the main lake. Snowfarm winery with their homemade wine, lunch specialties and Thursday night concerts is a short walk down the road, the Lake Champlain Bike Trail and lots of other great bike rides beckon right at the top of the driveway, and there are wonderful walks in the conservation areas on the island. If you're looking for something a little more adventurous, in 20 minutes you're shopping or going to a concert in Burlington, in 45 minutes you're at the trailhead for Mt. Mansfield or entering the Shelburne Museum, and in an hour and a half you're in beautiful Montreal! And don't forget the winter activities - there is great XC skiing, ice skating and ice fishing on the island, and the major ski areas like Smugglers Notch, Stowe and Sugarbush are less than an hour away.

If you forget something or don't feel like cooking, there are grocery stores, farm stands, craft shops, bakeries and numerous restaurants on the islands, just across the causeway in Milton, Burlington or St. Albans, or a short, scenic ferry ride away in Plattsburg, NY. Whatever you are looking for, your adventure (or escape) awaits!

THINGS TO KNOW:
BOATS: No boats are provided by the host, but guests may bring their own. There is a concrete ramp to the beach where you can launch small boats like kayaks or canoes. No mooring is available, and boats cannot be tied up to the dock overnight - they must be pulled up onto shore each night. Storms and winds are extremely variable and can come up on short notice - do not take paddle boards or canoes outside of the bay, wear/carry life jackets at all times, and pull boats completely up on the beach each evening.
DOCK: A dock may or may not be available, depending on the time of year and the water level of the lake. Fluctuations in water level vary over the summer and may preclude the use of the dock or boats in parts of the bay.
TV: Streaming services are available on guest's own accounts.
GRILL: Propane grill is available for use on the side porch.