An adorable chalet right on the Lake in Mallet's Bay. The back porch overlooks the lake, with amazing sunsets. Right on the beach! Can walk right out, and shallow for a long time. They have floats, kayaks and a row boat, so lots of lake activities. Also corn hole and many other games. The porch has a table to sit out for dinner or games, as well as a nice dining area with a view. Only 10 minutes into Burlington.
The rooms upstairs are small, but adequate. Need to bring your own linens. The kitchen is fully equipped.
Has charm of an older home, but with it some of those older quirks. It can get hot during the summer, as they have no A/C. We had a couple of toasty evenings since there was a heat wave, but the owner brought over extra fans and we were fine. The bathroom, only 1, is small and a little challenging to use the sink, since there is a shelf over the sink and hard to lean over with your head over the sink. But again, manageable. They also have a new nice shower! My only complaint is the place was not the cleanest. I felt that I had to clean before I unpacked and settled in.
A couple of things came up during the week, and the owner lives very close by and was VERY responsive, and came over right away. A pleasure to work with. And also very helpful with ideas of things to do in the area.
There is MUCH to do. Burlington is 10 minutes away, and walking along Church street (pedestrian walkway with tons of restaurants and shops) is wonderful, as is walking along the waterfront. Tons of breweries in the area too. Stowe and Smuggler's Notch are only 45 minutes away with beautiful hiking and views. And Montreal is only 2 hours away. The area's crown jewel, though, was the Island Line Rail Trail, which is a bike trail that goes out the causeway right over Lake Champlain with amazing views!! Can rent bikes right at the park (Airport Park) right on the trail.
Again, this was an amazing find, and amazing value! I would go again in a heartbeat!