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This wonderful boat launch is a short walk down a sweet Vermont dirt road.

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9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

2:30 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Milton, VT

University of Vermont15 min drive
Church Street Marketplace17 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)18 min drive
Waterfront Park20 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The place was so cute and cozy, very clean and the hosts made everything easy! Will be staying here again!

Kaitlin V W.

Oct 6, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back

1 Double Bed

Den

1 Double Futon

Front

1 Queen Bed

Middle

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Fun and Relaxation at The River Cottage!

You'll make great memories here . . . The cottage is the perfect place for friends and family to gather as well as a great spot for writers, artists, scholars, and business travelers to work in peace and quiet. Public boat dock and launch are a short walk down the lane. Good lake swimming beach, hiking, and biking nearby. Fun area to explore - good food, music, wineries, and natural beauty galore! Burlington and the airport are just 15 minutes away.

COVID Information: Please plan ahead! See Vermont's Agency of Commerce and Community Development's CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE TO VERMONT BE SMART, STAY SAFE EXECUTIVE ORDER. Reservations are subject to compliance with the specific Order in effect at the time your stay takes place. We will require your agreement to plan ahead for compliance before we will accept a reservation, and will collect certificates upon arrival. Noncompliance will result in cancellation.
https://accd.vermont.gov/sites/accdnew/files/documents/Be%20Smart%2C%20Stay%20Safe%20-%20Certificate%20of%20Compliance%20-%20DRAFT%202020-05-15.pdf

Property manager

Amy and Greg

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please read the House Manual carefully upon arrival. This is a quiet neighborhood. No parties, pets, or smoking.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Milton

Located in Milton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lake Champlain and Lake Champlain Ferry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waterfront Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Beverage Warehouse, or check out an event or a game at Centennial Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Milton, VT

What's nearby

Lake Champlain - 7 min drive
University of Vermont - 15 min drive
Church Street Marketplace - 17 min drive
Lake Champlain Ferry - 19 min drive
Waterfront Park - 20 min drive

Getting around

Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 18 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
‪The Village Scoop - ‬10 min drive
‪McGillicuddy's on the Green - ‬12 min drive
‪The Spanked Puppy - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun and Relaxation at The River Cottage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fun and Relaxation at The River Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun and Relaxation at The River Cottage!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fun and Relaxation at The River Cottage! located?

This family-friendly Milton holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Niquette Bay State Park and Lake Champlain. Sand Bar State Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

19 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday party

The property fit our needs perfectly. My grandkids enjoyed the badminton game provided. The cottage was spacious and the outside area was nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

1 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Secluded, yet close to everything

Beautiful property with a nice yard, had everything we needed. Everything was a short drive away, yet we were tucked in the woods in quiet. Spacious and comfortable for 7 of us, everything was very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin V W.

6 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and clean!

The place was so cute and cozy, very clean and the hosts made everything easy! Will be staying here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

First time renting a house for a weekend and couldn’t have gone smoother. House was perfect! Definitely hope to stay again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

21 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

It was a wonderfull stay in the cottage of Amy and Greg. Nice people when you need something just ask and they bring it overall we enjoyed our stay and we wil tell the people in Holland about there cottage.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice R., Ottawa, Canada

19 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time

We were on a girls shopping weekend and this place was prefect!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

1 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

We had a fantastic experience! Great hosts, great house, beautiful setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

13 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super endroit

Tout était simple et clair! Merci encore

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barb N.

20 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place!!

We were very happy with our stay here!! We came up for the LCI fishing derby and this was very convenient, and fit our needs perfectly!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

ERIC S.

23 May 2019

River Cottage

The property was perfect and met or exceeded all of our expectations. It's about a 20-minute drive outside Burlington and we were there with friends for our daughter's graduation from UVM. It's a great value, especially as an alternative to the overpriced motels/hotel in Burlington. Nothing negative to say.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Patrick V.

15 Aug 2018

A nice homebase for seeing area attractions

A cute cottage with plenty of space for our family and close to access to many attractions.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

HEATHER T., Williamstown

7 Aug 2018

Everything listed was very overrated!

When I originally booked this place in January the pics were different and amenities that are displayed are very sneaky how they advertised this property! We had reserved for eight and had eight but not enough towels (the ones provided were torn ripped and had holes and stains) and Seating for eight like advertised one whole table is missing that pics show! Place was not very clean as I would expect! We are all itching and have several bites and are all crawling in our skin! More than one of us have rashes and pray it is not something more! No a/c and house is tremendously hot! We had to go buy fans bc one available was size of a cereal box and only one! There were ants all over our stuff in mornings when we got up in morning after only a few hours sleep! It is a short long walk to river and swimming is not there like advertised when I booked! Just overall disappointed! Will never recommend this place to anyone! She was welcoming and came when we were unpacking and was not dressed appropriately! I had four children and a family visiting while we were getting settled and got questioned on how many were there and only eight was allowed to stay which is all we had! I can see pictures are changed from when we booked so I believe more than myself were misdirected by pics and descriptions of this house! No really good cell service so we knew there was internet! Tried to connect to internet a couple hours before checkout to get code to put key back and was turned off and couldn’t use! Not a quite neighborhood because neighbors like to rev car motors and do burnouts with children on bikes and also on way to boat launch! Lots of traffic! Cooking pans are are scraped up and burn your food! Just overall experience was not any I ever want to have again! Probably will always pay more per night and book a hotel! Never be back!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

28 July 2018

Adorable little cottage! Perfect location!

We loved staying here! Plenty of fun towns nearby (Burlington and Stowe were some of our favorites!); the river is a short, pleasant walk from the house, for fishing and enjoying the quiet beauty; Lake Champlain is also nearby, and the mountains are just beautiful...such a lovely area! I would come again and again! This little house is simply and charmingly decorated, the beds are comfortable, and our hosts thought of everything...detailed info about the area, well-stocked kitchen, good reading and art supplies, bikes, a stroller, even a fire built and ready in the beautiful wood stove. She really thought of everything and we had a lovely time! We have littles, and it was so nice for them to have room to ride bikes and play in the yard. They loved all the little nooks and crannies of the house, and I loved that it was so toddler-friendly...an easy house to have our 2-year old in. Really great! Just as a heads up, this home does not have AC...we happened to come in what the locals told us was an unusually hot and humid spell for Vermont, so we were pretty sticky in the house. I do love living with the windows open, so when it's more normal Vermont weather (cooler and not humid), I'm sure it's wonderful! Our host was very inviting and welcoming, and we were very impressed with her attention to detail. Thank you so much for a place to make some wonderful memories!! I highly recommend this little place!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Debbie L., NORTH BRANFORD

11 June 2018

Felt like a vacation

Although our purpose on visiting the Burlington area was for a conference/training on Classical Education, staying near the river at the River Cottage made it feel like a vacation. First of all, driving to and back to River Cottage from Williston was quick, easy, and picturesque. We got to enjoy downtown Burlington, Lake Champlain, all so close. The layout of the house provided several sitting areas for the four adults and three teens. We all enjoyed sitting outside by the fire and walking to the river. The beds were very comfortable, except the sleeper couch. Even when more than a few needed the only-one bathroom, we worked it out. So glad to know now about this charming house, for sure will use it in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

6 June 2018

Great location, hosts, and accomadations

We just spent a week at the River Cottage and loved it. Amy and Greg were fantastic hosts; a wealth of knowledge about the area and even watched our 15 month old for 10 minutes so I could load the car since my husband had a cancelled flight and I had to get out of the VRBo on my own with a toddler. Above and beyond. It also gives you easy access to both Burlington and the Champlain Islands - something for everyone (great toddler activities, activities for my teenage nieces who visited, and activities for my in-laws). The house itself was great - well stocked, plenty of space, and great yard complete with a badminton set. I would highly recommend it.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

23 May 2018

Beautiful cottage!

Great find for UVM graduation stay with family. Despite rain, it allowed for some time for family to share some special moments and even family photos at the dock! Thank you so very much. Tina

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 May 2018

Adorable house, perfect for our trip!!

We absolutely loved Amy and Greg’s place. It has such character and is a great size. We went for a bachelorette weekend and were able to fit plenty of people in the house! We would absolutely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Hayley K., Nashua, NH

23 Apr 2018

Wonderful stay! Comfortable, clean & cozy but spacious!

We had a wonderful girls getaway weekend! The house has everything you need. The five of us were very comfortable. The house was very clean and had nice linens. You can tell that Amy & Greg have put a lot of thought into their guests needs. The manual was very helpful. They even left the woodstove ready to go (lit with one match!), and the outdoor fire pit (which we wish we had had time to use). We enjoyed the outdoor lounge chairs that were positioned perfectly to enjoy the afternoon sun. The house had really lovely natural sunlight as well, which doesn't show in the pictures online. Amy gave us an excellent recommendation for a massage therapist who came to the house. We had a relaxing spa morning right at the cottage! We also took a nice little walk to the point and sat by the river! It would have been perfect for us to have taken kayaks out on, had it been a warmer time of year! It was only a 22 minute drive to Church Street Market in Burlington for shopping & eating out, although we took advantage of the wonderful cottage kitchen & opted to cook most of our meals at the house. Overall it was the perfect fit for us! We would love to come back in the warmer months so we could take advantage of the outdoor activities in the area! Thanks Amy & Greg!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Boston

25 Feb 2018

A charming cottage near Burlington

We rented this lovely cottage for a few days escape to the Burlington area. Very well situated for day trips. Easy access to the highway. Amy was wonderful- very responsive. The cottage was well appointed and there was evem a prebuilt fire in the woodstove. The beds were very comfortable. Instructions were provided for everything. We were well taken care of. A nice place to relax and get away from it all.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Melanie M., Connecticut

13 Nov 2017

Great weekend! Toasty warm!

Place was great. Woodstove was set up for us and we had a fire roaring within minutes of arrival. Close drive to Burlington and local breweries. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

11 Sept 2017

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Amy and Greg, Thank you so much for everything! The River Cottage was an absolutely perfect weekend getaway. You have done an amazing job of personalizing the cottage and making it feel so inviting. We all hope to be back in the future! Thanks! Catherine's Bride Tribe

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rissel g.

27 Aug 2017

Beautiful & relaxing

We had a very pleasurable stay. Our kids truly enjoyed the large grassy property & volley ball court. We also appreciated the DVD player so we were able to watch videos at night. I was amazed at how well stocked the house was. There was cold spring water in the fridge, there was detergent next to the washing machine. It was very helpful to have these small extras. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ann F.

27 Aug 2017

Nice cottage

The cottage was nice. Many helpful brochures and info about the area. Beautiful lake at the end of the road. The neighbors were noisey revering motor bike. There is well water just wish I knew this prior to Arriving would have bought more drinkable water.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Veronika B., Washington

24 Aug 2017

Quick Trip To VT

My mom sister and I stayed for a quick trip to VT for a wedding. The place was convenient to both Burlington and the wedding venue. It was clean and comfortable. Overall a lovely stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gwen F.

16 Aug 2017

everything you need to get away

My family of 4 had a very relaxing time at the cottage. We used it as a launching point for exploring Burlington and Stowe, for biking and hiking. The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed to cook and wind down after a long day of play. I recommend it to families that would like to bond and get away from regular pressures of life.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Amy and Greg

We love the nearby river's energy and close access to Lake Champlain!

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! Renovated with the guest experience in mind: clean, comfy, uncluttered. Authentic mid-century furnishings give it a fresh, upbeat vibe. Super value. Natural beauty abounds. A special backdrop for your fun, work, or retreat. We'll welcome you back for years to come. River Cottage LLC