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Large and Cozy, Scenic Walks, Private Entry, Jacuzzi Tub

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Pets love it here!
Super comfy king bed
Desk and spacious seating area
Stocked with Green Mountain Coffee
Relaxing jacuzzi tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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187 Buckingham Dr, Colchester, VT, 05446
  • Church Street Marketplace
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • University of Vermont
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor play area

About this property

Large and Cozy, Scenic Walks, Private Entry, Jacuzzi Tub

Top New VT Host Winner! This private-entry, large master bedroom suite with pillow-topped king bed, breakfast bar, desk and recreation space is ideally located in Malletts Bay, Colchester, less than 15 minutes from Burlington. Walk out the door to the lake, bikepath, park, woods trails, pickleball, snowshoe, skating, kayaking, fishing and breathtaking beach sunsets. Wander nearby natural areas or visit the vibrant downtown areas of Burlington or Winooski, then return to your private suburban getaway and relax in the cozy space complete with jacuzzi tub. Bring your pets! Dogs love the big grassy yard and the private beach down the street.

What you'll find here is a well-lighted brick pathway leading from dedicated off-street parking to your secure private entry. Walking in amidst cheery artwork on dark chocolate-colored walls, you'll notice that the whole space is large and ideally set up for guests. To your right sits the "world's most comfy" king-sized bed. Straight ahead is an 80 inch west window where you can spot the lake through the trees and even watch kitesurfers or skaters if the weather is right. Below there's a convenient workstation and a cheery daybed, and to your right a long dresser and a breakfast nook with coffeemaker, toaster, fridge and microwave. The spacious and clean private bathroom features a shower stall and a standalone tub with powerful jacuzzi jets. Garage parking will keep your car snug in winter or safely house your sports gear in summer.

Convenient location and easy to find, just one mile from the enchanting Colchester Causeway, a reclaimed rail trail that loops three miles into the lake, and the pristine Rossetti Natural Area and Thayer Beach. Downtown Burlington, UVM and Interstate 89 are all less than 15 minutes' drive, and bespoke water fun like Sail Wild Air boat charters are 8 minutes away.

Amenities include private entry, covered garage, en suite bathroom with shower + jacuzzi tub, optional A/C and electric fireplace. Keurig, speedy wifi, minifridge, microwave, shared patio, tv, and games provided. Please note there is not a full kitchen, and for that reason we rarely accept stays longer than than two weeks. Pet comfort items including an orthopedic xl dog bed are available at no charge upon request.

We hope you will come stay with us and welcome you to consider The Chocolate Room your home away from home in Vermont.

Property manager

KT Taylor
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
2 guest max includes infants & kids
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Reservations are non-transferable. Guest whose name is on the booking must be in residence for the duration of the reservation. Photo id required.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Colchester

Located in Malletts Bay, a neighbourhood in Colchester, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. Auer Family Boathouse and Ethan Allen Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Colchester Pond Natural Area and Indian Brook Park. Sunset Drive-In Theater and Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park are also worth visiting.
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Colchester, VT

What's nearby

  • Church Street Marketplace - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Lake Champlain Ferry - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Waterfront Park - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • University of Vermont - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • University of Vermont Medical Center - 15 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Burlington Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burlington Boathouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Splash At The Boathouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Foam Brewers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shinjuku Station - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large and Cozy, Scenic Walks, Private Entry, Jacuzzi Tub pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Large and Cozy, Scenic Walks, Private Entry, Jacuzzi Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large and Cozy, Scenic Walks, Private Entry, Jacuzzi Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large and Cozy, Scenic Walks, Private Entry, Jacuzzi Tub located?

Located in Malletts Bay, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Airport Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Auer Family Boathouse and Sunset Drive-In Theater. Starr Farm Dog Park is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Everything was great. It was clean and in a good neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend spot
Clean, quiet and located close to wintertime fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Check-in was seamless, the room was clean, bed was comfortable, and the location was perfect. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
The host is very easy to work with and has great information about adventures, restaurants, and attractions in the area. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a couple’s getaway
This was our first time to visit Vermont. Beautiful area all around this apartment. Lots of things to see within a 30-40 mile radius. Lots of nearby trails to walk, friendly folks, great restaurants. Apartment was perfect for 2 people. Very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hari Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
Great community right by the water, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My get-away...
Afforable,pleasant......would stay again.......
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home by the Lake
Enjoyed my three night stay. Clean and comfortable. Easy access to everything I wanted to see and do in the Burlington area. Friendly host. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for visiting Burlington area
The location was great for visiting the Burlington area. The room was clean & comfortable & had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mika P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Warm and Friendly Host
It was a great and cozy place to stay. The host was really kind and even arranged for us to borrow a friend's kayaks, as well as let us use her freezer. The jacuzzi mention was a little misleading, as it was referring to a tub, and the property doesn't have a lake view, as I for some reason thought it would. And there were only slivers of soap available but she said she would bring us better soap if we needed it. Besides that it was a great stay and very comfortable and a nice, tucked-away neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rusty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Saw the eclipse
Room was comfortable, location was quiet. Lots of trails nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emerson S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Chocolate Room
This is a quiet, cozy room in a lovely area with much to experience and eat. My partner and I enjoyed our stay and we would recommend this room to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Perfect home base for all the area offers for outdoor recreation. Garage space for gear!!! Large. Good AC. No kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay
We (older couple) stayed here with our dog for several nights during our niece's graduation from UVM. It is clean and quiet; attached to the main house but with it's own private entrance. It is located in a pleasant suburb, within a short walk to a small beach and, in the opposite direction, a large city park with entrance to a hike/bike trail through the woods to the causeway. As mentioned in the description, it's a short drive to Burlington and surrounds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Spot and Friendly Host
Fully met my needs, and was very comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H., Oviedo, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful and charming experience
Our stay was fantastic! The room was comfortable and clean. Located inside a lovely residential neighborhood. Our host had tons of local recommendations. It was conveniently located near downtown Burlington and not too far from the airport. The sights and trails nearby were also great! I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect spot
Great place to stay! It is a quiet neighborhood with lake access. This place has everything you need and is so organized. Even real cream in the fridge for your coffee! The host is wonderful, prompt to answer questions but also gives space to just be. The bed was very comfortable and had nice linens. Bathroom was clean and had a great shower, didn’t test out the tub. Out of all the places we stayed on our road trip throughout the Northeast, our pup was most comfortable and relaxed here. The park nearby is great for walks and the neighborhood is also good for walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as expected
Close to bike trail and restaurant’s. Easy check in. Clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vermont Fall Weekend
Nice weekend in Vermont! VRBO is in a nice quiet location, but close to all activities. Host was very accommodating and communicated well. Room was cleaned and well stocked with all essentials. Nice to find such a good spot that is pet friendly. Would love to visit again when weather is better and not so rainy! But, we had a nice visit despite the rain!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
The property was beautiful, our room was immaculate, and she had everything you could imagine you would need. Very attentive to us, and went above and beyond my expectations. We only stayed for one night, but I would definitely come back so I could explore more of what the area has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We had such a fun stay! The location is fantastic! Right on the Island Line Bike trail so we could ride the causeway or ride into Burlington. Within walking distance of a small beach and about two blocks away from boat launch onto Winooski river out into Lake Champlain. We biked and hiked the trail and the apartment provided everything we needed to rest up from the days activities! KT is a great and very responsive host
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vermont Visit
Fantastic! Such a clean and pretty and very large room in addition to a nice bathroom with jacuzzi tub. Has everything we needed. Also had a futon, a desk, table, refrigerator, dresser with drawers, Keurig, snacks, electric fireplace, etc. Loved the entryway with bench to take off our shoes. It was so roomy even with all the amenities. We stayed for 7 days. The hostess was so kind and asked us to let her know if there was anything we needed. It was so great bc we could walk to the causeway and walk the bike paths. Loved going to The Guilty Plate right there in Colchester for meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
super relaxing and cute!
this property was in a super nice and quiet neighborhood! host was very helpful and communicative. the space was provided with plenty of supplies in clearly labeled cabinets. host also provided detailed instructions on finding the house as well as the entrance. she was available to answer questions at any time, but with all the information given i didn’t have any questions. the room also had plenty of pamphlets and magazines making it easy to find things to do in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect quiet getaway!
I cannot say enough good about KT as a host or the location/property in general. Usually when describing a room as cozy it means small. That isn't the case here - this studio was warm and inviting in every way and much bigger than the pictures tell. KT had a sheet with instructions, a binder full of recommendations, and she had coffee, snacks, extra blankets, and a couple of chocolates nicely displayed for me. Communication was always on point - KT provided the checkin information two days before I arrived, we exchanged numbers in case of a power outage or emergency (which saved me when I accidentally left my rental car lights on!), and the check in and out process was extremely smooth. The private entrance to the room was a plus and easy to get to. All of the instructions provided were clear, concise, and thoughtful. The location is quiet and in a beautiful neighborhood. It's an easy walk down to the bay waterfront beach and there are a couple of easily accessible walking/bike paths in the neighborhood. It's about 15 minutes from the Burlington airport. The bed was huge & comfortable. The heater and air conditioner were both easy to operate & quickly brought the room to a comfortable temperature. The jacuzzi tub was very welcome and easy to operate after a long day of hiking, & the towel warmer was appreciated on the chilly, rainy days I spent there. I would absolutely stay here again & recommend it to anyone wanting a quiet stay in a beautiful neighborhood in NW VT.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snow Trip
Nice place with friendlt host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by KT Taylor

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I have lived in Vermont since I was 17 and feel incredibly lucky to have landed here near the lake with so much outdoor beauty and still convenient to Burlington and I89. It's a peaceful, relaxing home and location and it's been my pleasure for the last fifteen years to share it with loved ones, guests and pets. In 2021 I opened this rental suite and was honored to earn the title of "VT's Top New Host of the Year" from a site like this.

Sasha the dog and Sylvie the cat also call this place home. They're both very friendly, and you may see them outdoors.

I am health-conscious and always take care of the suite and property with your health and safety in mind.

Why they chose this property

There's a vacation-like tranquility here. People often remark on the serenity and how pretty it is.

What makes this property unique

Tranquility plus easy access to everything this area has to offer.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests