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Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds
The view out of the boat shack to the lake.
The Boat Shack and dock/deck for family gatherings & Happy Hours!?!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Champlain, NY
  • Saint Anne's Shrine
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Lake Champlain Islands
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Parc Safari
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PLB-Clinton County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Loft

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"

The Lake Champlain House (LCH) is a "one of a kind", that comes with amenities that are just not matched/comparable, and can comfortably (3 king beds/2 Queen/2 Full beds with 3.5 baths) accommodate large families/groups up to fourteen (14) overnight guests in beds.

The LCH is available Year Round for weekly or daily rentals. You’ll love the “full-service” modern amenities and privacy of this rental property for its open spaces (waterfront Boat Shack/deck), and recently built large (12 x 14) outdoor covered cooking pavilion with both a grill for your burgers/steaks and dual burner outdoor stove for boiling lobsters/corn.

Invite the whole family to enjoy boating, swimming, fishing and just relaxing. You can enjoy sunrises over the Green Mountains of Vermont, breath taking views of Lake Champlain, sunsets over the Adirondacks, and evening campfires in the large family fire pit.

The Lake Champlain House or the 'Life is Good' house is located on the peninsula known as Point Au Fer, which is on New York's shore of Lake Champlain. It is an easy drive to Montreal, the Adirondacks/Lake Placid, and Burlington, Vermont.

The beautiful Lake Champlain House was newly constructed in 2008 with 100 feet of private shoreline and a private 70 foot dock. A large 20’ x 20’ deck with picnic tables, a covered cooking pavilion (gas grill and outdoor burners), a key west style Boat Shack/deck and large lawn area for kids to play games. Plenty of Adirondack chairs, and a large family fire pit (with fire wood) for everyone to fit around and enjoy nightly campfires.

In the water your family can enjoy a swim float, a mooring for your boat, or any of the boats provided: 6 sit on top kayaks, 2 canoes, and an aluminum row boat with oars.

Inside is a spacious kitchen/family room area with great views of the lake and mountains and a large fireplace. 4 bedrooms (can sleep up to 14 in real beds, see below) and a loft, 3 1/2 baths. All linens provided along with kitchen and bath towels. Central Air Conditioning so your family can sleep on those extremely hot, muggy summer nights.

The Champlain House will accommodate the following fourteen (14) guests:

· Master Bedroom 1- King Bed (sleeps 2)
· Master Bedroom 2- King Bed (sleeps 2)
· Guest Bedroom- King Bed(sleeps 2), with 2 Full Bunk Beds (sleeps 2)
· Fourth Bedroom- 2- Queen Bed (sleeps 4)
· Loft- sleeper chaIRS (sleeps 2)

(*Note – stairs to fourth bedroom and loft are steeper than normal)


FEES/QUOTES:

Standard fee quoted is for three (3) Guests: The rental rate/quote will be higher for larger groups. Therefore, a stay for 12 is going to be more than a stay of just 2 people. Similar to a hotel.

Additional Fees below may apply to any quote and are taxable
- Extra Guest(s) per night
- Cleaning $250
- Pets (per each) $35 per day

**MINIMUM RATES - PEAK SUMMER WEEKS (MID JUNE - AUGUST) GUESTS**
Peak Summer weeks have "minimum weekly rates" and may apply to smaller group for late June - August weeks. During all “other weeks” the fees are dependent on the total number of overnight guests.

PET POLICY: Only acceptable Pets (dogs only) may be permitted and only with advance written (email) notice to the owner. Dogs must stay in the yard or be tied up. There is an additional daily fees for any acceptable pet. Dogs must NOT be allowed on any furniture or beds and must be crated (if necessary) if left alone. Guest is responsible for cleaning all pet HAIR & WASTE and placing in garbage/bags during visit. Any pet WASTE or HAIR found on the property

***PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY - AS PER RENTAL AGREEEMENT:
Cancellation Policy - assessments apply per arrival date: 9 mos prior no assessment, 100% refund, Less than 9 mos. prior $100 administrative fee, 6 mos or less 25% of rent, 90 days and less 100% of rent, no refund (unless and as a courtesy...we are able to rent that week again, and if so we would refund the difference plus administrative fee).

Property manager

THOMAS ROBINSON

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellation Policy - assessments apply per arrival date: 9 mos prior no assessment, 100% refund, Less than 9 mos. prior $100 administrative fee,.....
Cancellation Policy cont.....6 mos or less 25% of rent, 90 days and less 100% rent assessment, no refund.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Champlain

Located in Champlain, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Gaines Marina and Rouses Point Yacht Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kings Bay Wildlife Management Area and New York State Game Management Area. Parc Safari and Hero's Welcome are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Champlain, NY

What's nearby

  • Alburg Dunes State Park - 33 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Saint Anne's Shrine - 36 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Lake Champlain Islands - 37 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Parc Safari - 40 min drive - 29.8 km
  • North Hero State Park - 41 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Rouses Point Station - 10 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Casa Capitano - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kings Bay Wildlife Management Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dodge Memorial Library and Gaines Marina. Rouses Point Yacht Club and Rouse Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family valentine fishing trip
Great location, had the kids and grandkids. Very spacious house. Plenty of room for everybody. The fire place was so nice after a day on the lake ice fishing. Great access to the water for fishing. Had our ATVs on the lake .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased
3 night stay. Very comfortable and clean. Perfect for our needs. We will sure book again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to relax and replenish
The house and lake view exceeded our expectations. The home was very clean and stocked with firewood so we could enjoy the fireplace and the fire-pit outside. My family and I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time
Beautiful property with a nice combination of relaxing at “home” away from it all and close to some amazing day trips to Lake Placid, Burlington and even Montreal. The house is great, well equipped, and Tom was great. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ham H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting and house
The setting is gorgeous and the house is well maintained and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

christina l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly fun!
The home is perfect has everything you need and is exactly as described in the listing but better. The lake is beautiful and the yard has a wonderful fire pit we enjoyed in the evenings. We highly recommend and would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott J., Berkley, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway from reality
Beautiful property with everything you could want
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private Peaceful Week on the Lake
What a wonderful house on the lake! Our family of 5 adults, plus my 84/85 year old parents for a few days, and our dog Kali had a spectacular time. The house was super clean and comfy and had everything we needed. We loved all the different spaces where we could hang out and utilized all of them! The property is very private even though the neighbors are close. Not a lot of boat activity and the bird’s sightings and sunsets are magnificent! We hope to come back next year we had such a wonderful visit! 😊 💗
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Set up was lovely, inside and out. We all want to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Loved it!
The house was really nice😊. Enjoyed seeing the ice fishermen
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

James E F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
This is our 4th year coming to the property. It continues to be one of favorite ways to get away and start the summer. The house offers everything you could want and has direct access to the lake providing spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The beds are the only thing I would criticize. They need to be replaced, but that is minor compared to what else the house offers.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house.
Beautiful lake house. Plenty of space. Clean and comfortable. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles & Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Getaway
The house was great, clean and inviting. Tom the host was very accommodating. We came to the area for a quick waterfowl hunt with a local guide. House was conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James E F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
Once again, amazing stay! This our 3rd year renting what has to be one of the best VRBO's out there. There's a reason we keep coming back! The house has everything you could ever want or need, including an upgraded washer and dryer this year, and lake front access is like no other. Communication with Tom is easy. We look forward to booking again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life is Good on Lake Champlain
We loved our week at this VRBO on Lake Champlain. The lake house has an open kitchen, dining, and living area that is perfect 2 families traveling together. The view of the lake was spectacular. There is ample amount of indoor and outdoor seating to gather and a number of kayaks, canoes… provided to explore the lake that has easy walk-in or dock access. This house was a home away from home that was truly relaxing. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life is Good- Treasure
Our family had a great vacation at the 'Life Is Good' home! It is a special location on the point. We had a great view of the sunset and the moon on the water. The Boat Shack was a hit with our group for games each night. We also really appreciated the use of their boats/kayaks/canoes! Thank you Robinsons!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lakeside Retreat
A great house. Our family and friends had a wonderful time enjoying the lake everyday. House comes with everything we needed. The boathouse and outdoor cooking area was a nice bonus. Many kayaks and canoes provided by owner. Dock is nice and in good shape. House was clean at arrival and check in/check out was a breeze. Great communication by owner. No issues. Will hope to return one day !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restorative.
This rental is a true gem. The house and the property are just beautiful and the lake views out of the front of the house are fantastic. I’ve never seen such colorful sunsets in my life. There is ample room, lots of it, the kitchen is gorgeous and so is the wood burning fireplace in the huge living room/ dining room/,kitchen combination. Lots of comfortable sleeping space and bathrooms on the second and third floor. The views of the lake are to die for. Huge tree dot the waterfront. The 5 mile ride to the market/drugstore/liquor store/post office and gas stations take you through the woods, past lake views, and through farmer’s corn fields. It’s quite remarkable. You’ll love it here. Nothing but the sound of the wind, the water and birds. Just beautiful. I can’t wait to experience it all over again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James E F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience
Our entire family loved this house. It is in pristine condition and you can tell it is well taken care of. The kitchen had every pot, pan, dish, and utensil you could imagine. Its location is far enough away to feel secluded, but close enough to get to things should you need them. We loved sitting by the water and taking the kayaks and row boat out. For a few of us this was our first time and we will do it again in a heartbeat. This is by far the best rental we have ever stayed in and we will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
Our family wanted to get together for Thanksgiving this year and our original plan fell apart early on. So I started to look for something else and found this wonderful house on Lake Champlain. Perfect location, perfect space, clean and well stocked in the kitchen. The weather was nice enough to embrace the beautiful lake and yard. Sunset was stunning as hundreds of snow geese gathered in the bay. I can't tell you how many times everyone mentioned the house and how much they loved their stay. It was very memorable to all of us. Also Tom was very easy to work with and takes good care of his lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Spacious and Updated Family Retreat
This is a lovely home with modern updates and an open floor plan on the first floor. It is fully equipped for cooking, entertaining and hanging out with family. Communication and information flow from the owners was excellent, and we had all the information we needed to seamlessly enter the home and have a relaxing weekend over the holiday. We were ther ein the winter, but it is obviously a gem of a spot in the warmer weather. The sleeping space is perfect for adults and teens, and our expectations were met for this rental. So grateful for the clarity and depth of information about the house so that we could feel confident about being in the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maryann J.

Wonderful house, wonderful location!
The Robinson's have everything in the house you could possibly want- a comfortable, big house facing King Bay, Sitting out on the Boat Shack deck, you watch sunsets. And if you are lucky, as we were, you see a double rainbow framing the bay.! The boat launch is literally across the bay from the house but, even though early in the season, Tom got the dock in for us! (THANK YOU!) We caught huge large mouth bass- 4-7 lb class as well as pike. Did not land an elusive walleye. Saw bowfin, eels, and gar swimming by. This place is one town away from Canada and an easy trip for brunch in Montreal. We lucked out with weather- 7 sunny days the last week of May ! We hated to leave.... Dana and Maryann
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot on quiet Lake Champlain
We were a group of 8 older men in town for 4 nights. We prefer staying in a house with comfortable living room and well equipped kitchen over the choice of an average hotel 20 minutes away in Plattsburg. This home sits on a quiet peninsula on the northern reaches of Lake Champlain. It was windy and cold during our mid March stay but this must be a wonderful place to stay during warmer months. The house is well equipped with boats, dock, etc. but we did not make use of the. The kitchen was able to accommodate those in the group who love to cook and the dining table was plenty big enough for 8 men and food. Living room is comfortable and the fireplace works well, plenty of wood. Bedrooms vary in size, some adults would not like climbing into an upper bunk bed or using a folding sleep chair but our group was fine with the sleeping arrangements. 3 full bathrooms with showers and one half bathroom in the loft area. Plenty of parking including the driveway across the road for our 6 vehicles. We would definitely stay here again if the occasion arises, hopefully! The owner was easy to contact and prompt/accurate in his replies.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun way to say goodbye to summer
We had a nice week at the start of September. Our favorite parts of the property were the kayaks/canoes available to guests and the boat house shed with a fun tiki bar atmosphere. My husband loved the grill area. The fire pit area was great and wood was provided (though it needed to be split). We were disappointed that the water level was too low to use the dock or mooring with our powerboat (21ft bowrider) despite communication with the owners about boat use just a few weeks prior. The water level was two and a half feet or less at the mooring ball. The house was fairly clean, although the bedding smelled a bit musty in some rooms. The kitchen was well equipped for a large group. We were a group of 6 adults and had enough bath towels, but would have needed more if the full 14 people on the listing had come. The towels also seemed well worn. We traveled with our parents and they would highly recommend adding non-slip grippers to the master shower floor and guest bathtub floor. All in all, it was a great week and we'd stay there again when the water levels are higher.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by THOMAS ROBINSON

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