Lakefront Haus mit Privatstrand & wunderschöne Insel / Halbinsel Lage - Hunde OK!
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Fangen Sie spektakuläre Sonnenuntergänge über den Lake Champlain an dieser Isle La Motte Hütte, eine wunderschöne Seeufer-Flucht mit einer herrlichen Aussicht, Privatstrand, eine von Bäumen gesäumten Deck, hundefreundliche Unterkünfte und eine atemberaubende Insel Lage ideal für Angler, Schwimmer, Radfahrer und Wanderer
Diese Vermont Rückzug sitzt zwischen den Baumkronen an den westlichen Ufern der Isle La Motte, mit 750 Meter Seeufer Strand auf einer kleinen, geschützten Halbinsel und Bucht. Hier in den ruhigen Lake Champlain Inseln, werden Sie nur 46 Meilen nördlich der Innenstadt Burlington und 60 Meilen südlich von wunderschönen Montreal.
Abgeschieden, geräumig und voller Sonnenlicht, das Vogel-Nest teilt sein Eigentum mit einem historischen Bauernhaus, das aus dem Jahr 1835 stammt (aber die beiden teilen keine gemeinsamen Wände). Im Inneren des offenen Wohnraums fühlen Sie sich zu Hause unter hohen Decken, auf mehreren Plüschsofas und unter großen Panoramafenstern, die den See und die Bäume umrahmen.
Wachen Sie jeden Morgen auf, um Ihren Kaffee im Wohnzimmer zu genießen, wo Sie die Zeitung auf dem Couchtisch ausbreiten können, spielen Sie ein paar Melodien auf der Stereoanlage oder nutzen Sie den WiFi, um Fotos zu posten. Ergreifen Sie ein Buch aus den Regalen, klappen Sie durch die Kanäle auf dem Flatscreen-TV und genießen Sie die Ruhe und Stille der Insel leben.
Flip Pfannkuchen mit Ihren Lieben in der vollen Küche, wo finden Sie Standard-Geräte und eine Spülmaschine für die Arbeit zu kümmern. Gönnen Sie sich einen lokalen Ahornsirup, während Sie das Frühstück im Speisesaal für sechs essen und werfen Sie Ihre Badeanzüge und Flip-Flops für einen Tag voller Spaß auf dem See.
Im Sommer Sonnenschein einweichen, tauchen Sie Ihre Zehen in das kühle Wasser, oder verbringen Sie den Morgen Angeln auf 750 Meter Seeufer. Rückkehr nach Hause am Nachmittag zu feuern den Gas-Grill, legen Sie die Terrasse Tisch, und genießen Sie ein al Fresco Abendessen bei Sonnenuntergang auf dem Deck. Bitte beachten Sie, dass das Wasser dieses Hauses direkt aus dem Lake Champlain gezogen wird, während es sich gut um das Baden, das Essen, das Essen, etc., empfehlen wir Ihnen, Ihr eigenes Trinkwasser zu holen.
Mit zwei Schlafzimmern, einem Loft und einem Badezimmer, wird dieses Isle La Motte Haus Platz für sechs Gäste, und ein Hund ist für eine kleine Nacht Gebühr willkommen. Es gibt zwei Schlafzimmer mit Doppelbetten. Es gibt ein zusätzliches Doppelbett - das ist in einer Schlafnische - und eine Schlafcouch mit einem Auslauf in der offenen Loft, sowie eine Badewanne / Dusche-Kombination im Badezimmer.
Dank seiner bemerkenswerten Lage, die auf drei Seiten von Lake Champlain umgeben ist, ist das Vogel-Nest maßgeschneidert für Liebhaber von Vermont im Freien. Verbringen Sie Ihre Tage Segeln, Angeln, Vogelbeobachtung oder Schwimmen von den Ufern Ihres eigenen Privatstrandes oder Hop auf Ihrem Fahrrad, um die Insel ruhigen Landstraßen zu besichtigen.
Machen Sie eine Abschlagzeit bei Alburg Golf Links nur fünf Meilen nördlich, oder verbringen Sie den Morgen im Alburg Dunes State Park nur acht Meilen östlich. Die historische Fisk Farm sitzt auch nur wenige Gehminuten eine Meile auf der Straße, bietet Konzerte, Kunst und Handwerk Shows, und Aufführungen und Exponate jeden Sonntagnachmittag im Juli und August.
Planen Sie einen Sommerurlaub, den Sie nie vergessen werden - reservieren Sie noch heute Ihren Aufenthalt auf der Isle La Motte!
Mahlzeiten & Raumsteuerlizenz Nr. MRT-10082226
Sie müssen Kontakt mit uns aufnehmen, um mehr als einen Hund zur Reservierung hinzuzufügen, sofern dies zulässig ist. $ 20 pro Hund und Nacht. Wenn Haustiere erlaubt sind, ist die Gebühr für den ersten Hund in den Gesamtkosten enthalten.
Parkinformationen: Sie finden Parkplätze direkt an der Straße in der Einfahrt.
Vollkaskoversicherung: Die Gesamtkosten Ihrer Reservierung für diese Unterkunft beinhalten eine Gebühr für die Vollkaskoversicherung pro Nacht („Management“), zuzüglich Steuern, falls zutreffend (die „Vollkaskoversicherung“). (Bei Aufenthalten von 28 Nächten oder länger kann ein Rabatt gewährt werden, sofern dies zulässig ist.) Die Schadensversicherung deckt bis zu 2.000 US-Dollar für versehentliche Schäden am Eigentum oder an dessen Inhalten (wie Möbeln, Einrichtungsgegenständen und Geräten), sofern Sie den Vorfall vor dem Auschecken dem Gastgeber melden. Die Gebühr für die Schadensversicherung macht eine herkömmliche Kaution überflüssig. Weitere Informationen können vom "Mietvertrag" auf der Checkout-Seite heruntergeladen werden.
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Wichtige Informationen
Wissenswertes
Unterkunftsnummer 1092836vb
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Diese Unterkunft wird von einem professionellen Gastgeber verwaltet. Die Vermietung erfolgt zu gewerblichen, geschäftlichen oder beruflichen Zwecken.
Für zusätzliche Personen fallen möglicherweise Gebühren an, die abhängig von den Bestimmungen der Unterkunft variieren können.
Beim Check-in werden ggf. ein Lichtbildausweis und eine Kreditkarte, Debitkarte oder Kaution in bar für unvorhergesehene Aufwendungen verlangt.
Je nach Verfügbarkeit beim Check-in wird versucht, Sonderwünschen entgegenzukommen, sie können jedoch nicht garantiert werden. Eventuell fallen zusätzliche Gebühren an.
Partys oder Gruppenveranstaltungen sind auf dem Gelände der Unterkunft streng verboten.
Der Gastgeber hat angegeben, dass die Unterkunft über einen Kohlenmonoxidmelder verfügt
Der Gastgeber hat angegeben, dass es in der Unterkunft einen Rauchmelder gibt
Zu den Sicherheitsvorrichtungen dieser Unterkunft gehören ein Feuerlöscher und ein Erste-Hilfe-Kasten.
Diese Unterkunft verfügt über Außenbereiche wie Balkone oder Terrassen, die möglicherweise nicht für Kinder geeignet sind. Bei Bedenken wende dich am besten vor deiner Ankunft direkt an die Unterkunft, um sicherzustellen, dass dir ein passendes Zimmer zur Verfügung gestellt wird.
Zur Gegend
Isle La Motte (Insel)
Diese Ferienhütte in Isle La Motte liegt direkt am Wasser. Saint Anne's Shrine und Hyde Log Cabin zählen zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten der Region, während du hier die Schönheit der Natur bewundern kannst: Alburg Dunes State Park und North Hero State Park. Ebenfalls einen Besuch wert sind diese beiden Highlights: Hero's Welcome und Crete Memorial Civic Center (Mehrzweckhalle). Die Umgebung bietet viele Möglichkeiten für Outdoor-Abenteuer rund ums kühle Nass, etwa beim Angeln.
Ist Lakefront Haus mit Privatstrand & wunderschöne Insel / Halbinsel Lage - Hunde OK! haustierfreundlich?
Ja, Haustiere sind in dieser Unterkunft erlaubt.
Wie viel kostet das Parken bei Lakefront Haus mit Privatstrand & wunderschöne Insel / Halbinsel Lage - Hunde OK!?
Auf dem Gelände der Unterkunft stehen Parkplätze zur Verfügung.
Wann ist der Check-in bei Lakefront Haus mit Privatstrand & wunderschöne Insel / Halbinsel Lage - Hunde OK!?
Check-in ab: 16:00 Uhr.
Wann ist der Check-out bei Lakefront Haus mit Privatstrand & wunderschöne Insel / Halbinsel Lage - Hunde OK!?
Check-out ist um 10:00 Uhr.
Wo befindet sich Lakefront Haus mit Privatstrand & wunderschöne Insel / Halbinsel Lage - Hunde OK!?
Dank der ausgezeichneten Lage am Ufer ist diese Ferienhütte nur 5 km entfernt von: Isle La Motte Free Public Library (Bibliothek), Saint Anne's Shrine und Samuel de Champlain Statue. Ebenfalls nur bis zu 5 km entfernt: Fort Saint Anne Monument und Lakehurst Marina (Hafen).
Bewertungen
7,2
Gut
Die Bewertungen werden in chronologischer Reihenfolge angezeigt, unterliegen einem Moderationsprozess und wurden verifiziert, sofern nicht anders angegeben.
12 von insgesamt 36 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 10 - Hervorragend
10 – Hervorragend
12
9 von insgesamt 36 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 8 - Gut
8 – Gut
9
6 von insgesamt 36 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 6 - Okay
6 – Okay
6
4 von insgesamt 36 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 4 - Schlecht
4 – Schlecht
4
5 von insgesamt 36 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 2 - Ungenügend
2 – Ungenügend
5
6,2/10
Sauberkeit
8,8/10
Check-in
7,0/10
Kommunikation
9,6/10
Lage
6,2/10
Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Bewertungen
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Verifizierter Reisender
7. Juli 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Vacation
Had a great time very quiet not noisy at all
Verifizierter Reisender
Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im Juli 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Virginia S.
21. Aug. 2021
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
A very special location
I was so sad leaving Birds Nest this morning because the property itself is so magical. Incredibly beautiful and peaceful. The Birds Nest needs some attention — broken screens, no life jackets, a few details like that — but is well equipped with very comfortable beds. This property would not be everyone’s cup of tea but I adored it and would love to stay there again.
Virginia S.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2021
Antwort von VrboOwner am 25. Juli 2023
Hi Virginia! Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the beauty and peacefulness the Birds Nest property offers. The broken screens have recently been replaced. Unfortunately, we do not provide life jackets in the home for our guests. We apologize for the confusion. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verifizierte Bewertung
2/10 – Ungenügend
Didier C.
12. Aug. 2023
Gut: Lage
Verbesserungswürdig: Sauberkeit, Kommunikation und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Beautiful view and f lake but place is crap
Dirty, lack of maintenance, other than antiques rest of furniture looks like it came from a dorm dumpster and did the mention that everything was dirty and gross.
Didier C.
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im August 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 28. Aug. 2023
Thank you for your review, Didier. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. Moving forward, our local staff has taken immediate action and addressed your concerns so that we can prevent any further issues in the future. Thank you again for this valuable information as we always welcome the opportunity to improve. We understand how disappointing it was that the home was in this condition upon your arrival. Please know we strive to provide every guest with a relaxing stay. We hope to have another chance to impress you on a future stay.
Verifizierte Bewertung
6/10 – Okay
jordan p.
30. Juli 2021
Gut: Check-in, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Verbesserungswürdig: Kommunikation
Great location but needs new water tank
This is a great funky old apartment attached to a larger main house (which was unoccupied during our stay).
Unfortunately the water heater has corroded through and the water from the taps is murky orange and reeks of hydrogen sulfide.
A new water heater and a proper cleaning would make this a much better destination.
jordan p.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Juli 2021
Antwort von VrboOwner am 25. Juli 2023
We are very sorry for the issues you encountered during your stay with us. It is always our goal for our guests to be able to use and enjoy everything the home has to offer. the owner has already begun updates on the water heater. We hope that the refund that you were given has helped with some resolution for the issue you experienced.
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
4/10 – Mangelhaft
shawn M.
26. Juli 2024
Very deceiving very dissapointing
There is a house attached in very rough condition.
shawn M.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Juli 2024
Antwort von VrboOwner am 26. Juli 2024
Hello Shawn, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We appreciate your honesty and are sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we regret that we fell short of providing you with the exceptional experience we strive for. We have taken note of the specific concerns you mentioned and have already passed this feedback on to our local team for immediate review and action. We are committed to addressing these issues promptly to ensure they do not affect future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to host you once again the next time with our better and improved service.
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
4/10 – Mangelhaft
John H.
24. Aug. 2024
Beautiful spot, not such a great house.
Isle La Motta us beautiful and the grounds, private beach, and lake are amazing! The house needs serious renovations and is very outdated (to the point of being uncomfortable). We eventually settled in, but it took a lot of tolerance to feel comfortable.
The water inside is not potable and you need to bring your own drinking water. If the house ever gets renovated, then this would be an unbelievable place to stay ....again, the beach and lake were fantastic...the house, not so much.
John H.
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im August 2024
Antwort von VrboOwner am 24. Aug. 2024
Hello John, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. Our guest's comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we regret that we fell short of providing you with the exceptional experience we strive for. We have taken note of the specific concerns you mentioned and have passed this feedback on to our local team for immediate review and action. We are committed to addressing these issues promptly to ensure they do not affect future guests. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for considering our property. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again the next time with our better and improved service.
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
4/10 – Mangelhaft
Charles T.
12. Feb. 2023
Lake views-positive, abode-negative. A two rating just for the views.
Western views and sunsets were spectacular. The house itself was much less impressive. The furnishings are what appear to be a semblance of “tag sale” items. The kitchen is functional but rough. The water is straight from the lake, leaving a “wet dog” aroma after showering, etc. The house is not heated. During our stay, the night temps dropped to the upper 30’s, low 40’s. We were advised to look for two heaters (searching for those in the garage was an adventure in and of itself!) which turned out to be small 1500 watt space heaters (the same heat output as a hair blow dryer), which were completely inadequate. The house could be very nice if it was updated and cleaned up to include the main house the rental is attached to.
Charles T.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 25. Juli 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience, Charles. We are glad that you enjoyed the beautiful lake views but apologize for the condition of the home upon arrival. The satisfaction of our guests is among our highest priorities, and we will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience to ensure our standards are continually met. We hope for another chance to provide you with a truly phenomenal getaway in the future.
Verifizierte Bewertung
2/10 – Ungenügend
Abs
14. Aug. 2023
Gut: Check-in
Verbesserungswürdig: Sauberkeit, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Not what we expected
First of all. We didn’t know the water wasnt potable so we had to grab our own. When we pulled up it’s a barn attached to a house and you have to walk up two flights of stairs to get to the “apartment” it’s a barn so lots of black flies upstairs so we didn’t use the beds. Spiders all over the place.
Beach was beautiful and overall the place was very peaceful but the shower we didn’t use because we didn’t trust the water. Not a place I would take a child under 7. Very hard to wash bottles for a 2 month old in unclean water. Will not stay here again 😞 sad because this was our first vacation as a family since the baby.
Abs
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im August 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 30. Aug. 2023
Thank you, Abigail, for your feedback! We are disappointed to read that your recent experience was not satisfactory. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
We booked a home through Vacasa for a week-long stay to celebrate our son's 2nd birthday, but our experience was nothing short of a nightmare. From the moment we stepped inside, it was clear that this property was not maintained to any acceptable standard of cleanliness or comfort.
Cleanliness:
The house was filthy. There were spider webs inside the house, and we constantly saw spiders crawling on the walls. This made us extremely uncomfortable, especially with a toddler in tow. The musty smell inside the house was overpowering and made the environment unbearable to stay in.
Kitchen:
The cookware and dinnerware were another disappointment. They were not clean and were coated with dust, making us question whether they had been used or cleaned in a long time. This was not just inconvenient but also concerning from a health and safety perspective.
Water Quality:
The water had a fishy smell, making it unfit for bathing or cleaning, let alone drinking. This was a major issue as it made daily activities like washing hands, bathing, and cooking impossible without feeling nauseous.
Health Impact:
As a result of these issues, we all ended up feeling sick and had to cut our stay short. We had to urgently book and move to a different location/hotel to ensure our well-being, which added unexpected stress and cost to our trip.
In summary, our stay was highly disappointing and far from what we expected based on the listing. The property was not in a habitable condition, and it completely ruined our plans for a special celebration.
FNU S.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 24. Aug. 2024
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused during your stay as a result of the cleanliness, kitchen, and water quality issues. We take cleanliness and safety very seriously and are disappointed that your rental home did not meet our standards. We regret that your experience was not satisfactory, and we assure you that we will collaborate with our local staff and homeowner to make necessary improvements. We sincerely hope that you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a more positive experience.
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Lanny J.
29. Aug. 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Bird's Nest
It was overall a good experience. Unfortunately, the building does not receive the love and attention the building requires. It does not quite meet the pictures portrayal. Would I stay there again yes, it is though in need of some love and attention. It was for the most part very quiet and private. People kept coming to look for the owner, which we never saw. Sometimes they arrived at 6 am.
Lanny J.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 25. Juli 2023
Lanny, thank you for the review of your stay. We appreciate your comments and suggestions and will forward them to the local manager to be discussed with the owner. We apologize for the disturbances to your vacation by people looking for the owner. We hope to host you for a truly peaceful vacation in the future. Thank you!
Verifizierte Bewertung
4/10 – Mangelhaft
Jeffrey C.
25. Aug. 2022
Gut: Check-in, Kommunikation und Lage
Verbesserungswürdig: Sauberkeit und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Great location
Cobwebs on rotted windows,dirty fans,gross shower curtain and bath mat ,mouse droppings appeared on stove,septic smell off deck,stairs off deck need powerwashing slippery when wet,
Jeffrey C.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im August 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 25. Juli 2023
Jeffrey, thank you for the review of your stay. We are disappointed to read that your recent experience was not satisfactory. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
10/10 – Hervorragend
Igor L.
5. Aug. 2022
Enjoyable
Beautiful settings, lovely place, very enjoyable stay.
Igor L.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Juli 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
6/10 – Okay
Kevin W.
1. Aug. 2022
Gut: Check-in, Kommunikation und Lage
Lake Good, Accommodations Eh
Positives - The property has lake access within steps of the barn. The property is very private. The homeowner greeted us upon arrival and was very friendly. The linens were very clean and there were plenty of towels provided. The homeowner provided a jug of bottled water since the tap water was not potable. We were able to park on site.
Negatives - It's a barn. The accommodations were situated in the second level of a barn attached to the main house. Although the main floor is an open plan, the entire residence was filled with an abundance of useless old stuff which created an atmosphere of clutter. The room does get good ventilation at night which alleviated our concerns about the lack of air conditioning. Plenty of fans were provided but they were filthy. Some were so dirty, they carried a musty/body odor smell.
The bathroom is in the kitchen and has no ventilation so there is mold all over the shower area window. We did not have hot water the first night, perhaps because there were people in the main house.
The upstairs is a loft. Plywood was laid down and there are area rugs to cover the main walkways. The loft would probably be suitable for one nice bedroom. Rather, it is divided into three areas/rooms and everything is crammed together. Because of the limited space in each area and the steep inclines of the ceilings it is difficult to take a couple steps in either direction without hitting your head. It's advertised as able to sleep six, but it would be a very tight fit for four adults.
The accessibility to the lake is clearly the highlight of the property. Compared to the photographs, the beach is slightly overgrown with plants and a dead fallen tree. Most of the chairs provided on the beach need to be replaced because they are cracked and about to completely break apart. Even with the great views of the lake, the accommodations make this stay way overpriced.
Kevin W.
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Juli 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 25. Juli 2023
Kevin, thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the lake accessibility. We apologize for the house not being cleaned as thoroughly as is our standard. Please know that local staff is available to assist with any cleanliness issues you encounter while in the home. We apologize for any aspects of our pricing that were not to your partys’ liking and appreciate your feedback. We hope to host you for another great stay soon!
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
8/10 – Gut
Marc G.
26. Juli 2022
Great Vacation Spot
The house was well maintained and exists a very short walk down a path from the water. The area on the property by the water has great views of the lake with the mountains on the horizon. The island itself is quaint and the people are friendly. The only thing I’d dock it for was that the internet wasn’t working for us for the long weekend. That said, it didn’t impact our fun much as we were mainly outside and exploring the area. Highly recommended.
Marc G.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 25. Juli 2023
Marc, thank you for the review of your stay with us. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and the location. We apologize that the wifi was not working during your visit. We are glad you did not allow that to impact your stay. Please come visit us again soon!
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
10/10 – Hervorragend
Scot R.
18. Juli 2022
A perfect lakeside escape
Our family spent an amazing week at The Bird's Nest this summer. The location is without parallel. A small peninsula on Isle La Motte, with a large beach area. Sitting on the lakeside, waves lapping gently, a cooling breeze; perfectly relaxing!
From the deck, a view of the lake to the left, to the right, and straight ahead!
Ample space for our family of four to spread out in. The large dining table was perfect for eating or late night card and board games. Highly recommended for those seeking seclusion, relaxation, and lovely views of Lake Champlain.
Scot R.
Verifizierte Bewertung
2/10 – Ungenügend
Rachel D.
11. Okt. 2021
Gut: Check-in und Lage
Verbesserungswürdig: Sauberkeit und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Horrible Condition!
This property on Isle La Motte has one asset ONLY—private lakeshore facing west on Lake Champlain. Other than that it stinks both figuratively and literally!
Where to begin…the “Bird’s Nest”, as it’s called, is a barn attached to the corner of a dilapidated old house, which appears to have been abandoned.
On our first day walking this wonderful island, we discovered the property
is owned by a Canadian who has not been able to cross the border since the pandemic began. During the owner’s absence, the house had suffered an infestation of rodents, which was “taken-care of” with much effort and help from neighbors. We discovered left over mouse droppings in the breadbox. Junk/stuff is EVERYWHERE.
We arrived in the dark of night after driving in heavy rain for five hours to a pitch dark house with no detectable driveway. Drove across the grass and parked.
Used our phone flashlights to find our way up a flight of outer stairs completely unlit. Switching on an outdoor light did little to help w ensuing loads as it doesn’t light up the parking “area” at all.
the only source of heat for the 1000 SF of Bird’s Nest ate 2 space heaters. It was chilly so we plugged in and blew one of the main circuits for the whole place. Pitch dark befell us again, save light from one small light upstairs on another breaker.
“Called in” the blown fuse to 800 # in Oregon and the operator created a maintenance ticket to resolve the problem.
Suspecting we may not receive help until the morning, we went on a hunt in the dark….Found no breaker inside “the Nest” but we did find smelly old mattresses and piles of furniture and junk behind an unlocked door.
I charged again into the pitch of night, armed with the phone light. While circling the structure, I came upon large double barn doors with a screw holding the latch shut. After thoughts of Freddie gave me pause, I bravely opened it!😱
There, far across the dark underbelly of this time/worn barn, shown a light, prompting me to call out, "Yoo-hoo.. anyone here??" Saw a washing machine with the circuit breaker.
The house water smells so strongly of sulpher and the shower is so stained from it it’s an unpleasant experience to even think about bathing.
The furnishings are tired and worn though towels and sheets seemed new and very clean.
It’s a beautiful setting, but a horrible rental unit w so many safety concerns! Leave it in your rear view mirror!
Rachel D.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Oktober 2021
Antwort von VrboOwner am 25. Juli 2023
Rachel, thank you for the review of your stay. We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding this listing. We attempt to be as transparent with our listings as possible and provide accurate and current photos, amenities lists, and descriptions so guests can make an informed choice about what they are paying for and make the right decision for their needs. We encourage guests to reach out with any questions or concerns before booking, as we are happy to help. We truly hope we can host you for a more comfortable stay in the future, thank you.
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
6/10 – Okay
John W.
2. Okt. 2021
Great private beach, so-so home
As other reviewers have said, the property and location are great. My wife and I especially enjoyed the private beach and lake view, and the fire pit on the beach was nice too. The property is quite secluded, but that was perfect for us, as we were looking for a retreat-like atmosphere.
The home itself was a mixed bag. We loved the wrap around windows in the morning and day time, but the lack of curtains or shades made us a bit uncomfortable at night, especially when we heard noises in the front of the house. The grill on the porch was great. The living room was spacious enough, but not quite as large as the pictures made it appear. The biggest downside was the hard tap water, which left yellow stains on the sink and in the toilet bowel. We were told that the water was from a well and had been tested for cleanliness, but both the smell and appearance of the well water stains were disconcerting.
One final note. When we first walked in, I noticed that the home had not been cleaned (dirty towels on the bathroom floor, garbage not taken out, beds not made). I called Vacasa and to their credit, they sent someone over right away to do some basic cleaning and give us fresh towels and sheets, and then sent a housekeeper the following morning to do a more thorough cleaning. They apologized profusely for the mistake and refunded the cleaning fee. So, even though it was a pretty big oversight for a rental property, I would still give Vacasa high marks for customer service, for responding promptly and making things right. Everyone we talked to was professional and helpful, which made the rest of our vacation, after a bumpy start, much better.
John W.
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im September 2021
Antwort von VrboOwner am 25. Juli 2023
John, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for the missed cleaning before your arrival. We are glad the local team took good care of you. We are glad you enjoyed the view. We hope to host your next stay. Thank you!
Verifizierte Bewertung
6/10 – Okay
Jessica J.
28. Sept. 2021
Gut: Sauberkeit und Lage
Relaxing weekend- pros and cons
Pros: proximity to the beach is fantastic, huge beach area (rocky), nice views, fire pit right on the beach, new-ish pedal boat on the beach was a nice surprise (bring your own life jackets). Mattresses were firm and comfortable, towels and sheets super clean, small “kids corner” with a table, crayons, and a small basket of toys was appreciated. Kitchen well stocked with dishes and cookware. Lots of natural light, lots of fascinating old books on the book shelf. Water pressure in the shower made it feel like I was getting a massage. Gas grill on the deck worked great!
Cons: the lockbox was not in the location stated in my arrival email- we had to call Vacasa (thankfully they were very responsive and we had no trouble getting in). There is a list of about half a dozen WiFi passwords on the fridge- the correct one was in my arrival email from vacasa, but that was a little confusing. When we arrived, there were 2 mason jars with flowers in the kitchen- the flowers were dead and the water was green. I didn’t see a smoke alarm in this unit. We arrived after dark and there was only one outdoor light outside the sliding door- it was a lot of stairs to navigate in the dark. The stairs were also slippery when wet. One of the handles to open the window in the kitchen was broken. What was the most bothersome was the bathroom- there is no fan, the window doesn’t open, and there was mold on the window frame. It desperately needs some ventilation.
I had asked if the water to the unit was lake water prior to our arrival- I was told it was well water, but they encouraged folks to bring drinking water anyway, which we did. However, there was a note in the property which said it was lake water- and it certainly smelled like lake water. This isn’t unusual for these houses on the lake, but I do think folks should be aware of what to expect.
I also asked about whether or not we needed to bring our own firewood, and if the other house on the property would be occupied while we were there. I didn’t get a response; we didn’t see any firewood, so bring your own. And it turned out the other house was unoccupied during our stay.
In my checkout email I received info about the property that I didn’t receive in any emails prior to our stay, including information about the water situation, as well as that there is poison ivy in the woods, so stay on the trails to the beach- probably would have been nice to know prior to.
Overall, didn’t hate it, but needs updates
Jessica J.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im September 2021
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
2/10 – Ungenügend
Martha A F.
16. Aug. 2021
Vacation assessment
The location was lovely. The accommodations -not so much. There are a lot of improvements, repairs and upgrades needed if you continue to use this as a vacation rental. Many windows are broken, some without screens, all filled with cobwebs and dirty window panes. There are not enough outlets- extension cords needed for lights and any phone/ iPad devices in both bedrooms . There are missing outlet covers, no outdoor lights for stairs, no fire alarms- this alone makes this building totally unsafe. While some of the furniture is suitable, much is outdated—- and the entire place was filled with unnecessary clutter . One outdoor chair on the deck collapsed and broke as soon as we sat on it. There was mold on the bathroom window and with NO ventilation, was almost unusable in the 80 degree plus inside temperature- fans and no AC made it extremely uncomfortable , especially since so many windows were unusable. Because one of us has a medical condition that makes it difficult fir him to regulate his core temperature, we did not linger inside for long. Curtains and blinds on all the windows would help to reduce the sunlight that poured in and over heated the rooms . The bathroom is very small, and really not adequately functional for 4 guests. The best thing besides the location, were the towels.
We would also like to note that the state of the adjoining house, makes the property very uninviting. And we’d like to note as well , that around midnight , a car pulled into the driveway, with some folks getting out with flashlights , wandering around the house which had opened doors / windows and lights on the entire 3 days/ nights we were there- yet no one was occupying the house. They did eventually leave. It did not give us a very easy feeling.
Consequently we would not recommend this location as a vacation rental to anyone.
Martha A F.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im August 2021
Antwort von VrboOwner am 25. Juli 2023
Thank you for your review, Martha. We apologize you weren't happier with your stay. We do wish you had called while there so we could have assisted you in being more comfortable. The property manager has a copy of review so he can begin enacting changes and improvements based on your feedback. We hope to have a chance to impress you in the future!
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
8/10 – Gut
Donald G.
27. Juni 2021
Staying at the Bird’s Nest
The house has a beautiful view. Waking up to the sound of waves was wonderful.
Donald G.
Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im Juni 2021
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Thomas A.
12. Okt. 2020
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Great place to get away.
We enjoyed our stay. The location is great. Private lake access. Great biking in the Champlain Islands. The house met our needs and was comfortable.
Thomas A.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im September 2020
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Victoria D.
5. Okt. 2020
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Perfect Lake Champlain Location
Right on the lake in a quiet area. Very private location even with house right behind the barn apartment rental. Close proximity to fossil quarry and historic sites. Visited during pandemic so a quiet vacation. Apple orchards, many walks, bicycling...lovely peaceful stay. Deck with grill overlooking lake. Walk on the shore.
Victoria D.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im September 2020
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
10/10 – Hervorragend
Amber C.
31. Aug. 2020
Magical Lakefront Haven
This was the perfect Staycation getaway. It's magical private beach, water views from nearly every window, and friendly property owner made our stay everything we had hoped it would be.
Amber C.
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
8/10 – Gut
David A.
20. Aug. 2019
Great location
Quiet, secluded, beautiful sunsets. Access to the lake is just a few steps away. Ample private beach with fire pit was magical. Great place to get away from it all. The only thing was that there was no AC. It wasn't a big deal for us as we had great weather most days and the fans provided helped a lot, but can be an issue on hotter days.
David A.
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im August 2019
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Daniel T.
4. Sept. 2018
Great long weekend in Champlain Isles.
This respite is as advertised. We found all ammenities, with the exception of internet, to be in good working order. The setting is private. Although it is attached to a larger home. The "nest" is it's own structure privacy wise. No one else on the property but us: six adults and a dog. The beach on property is a nice place to unwind, take a dip and enjoy a sunrise or sunset. Nice deck with a grill.
Will recommend and try back again.