Private Secluded Waterfront Cottage - Getaway from It All! - Alburg

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Lake view

Explore the area

Alburg, VT

Lake Champlain Islands

1 min walk

Lake Champlain

1 min walk

Alburg Dunes State Park

8 min walk

Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.)

58 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk Bed Room

2 Single Beds

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Porch

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Private Secluded Waterfront Cottage - Getaway from It All!

For anyone who camped as a youngster, you'll appreciate the specialness of this property. A camp with all the amenities, extremely private, with breathtaking sunsets, no two ever alike. A fisherman's delight with direct access to the lake and your own mooring. LCI Derby anyone? Crystal clear waters for swimming and plenty of beach for combing. Definitely something for everyone, and you don't have to cross a road to get there!

Wildlife abounds! We have resident herons, osprey, and even a bald eagle has landed on our railing! It is not uncommon to see a family of deer in the field or hear an owl at night. But that's all you'll hear. This is an extremely secluded piece of property, yet you are just a half mile from the main road.

There are plenty of destinations for day trips, Montreal is 1 hour north, Burlington VT is 1 hour south, the Alburgh Dunes State Park is an easy walk 1 mile away. It's a perfect area for biking and exploring. The Lake Champlain Islands are home to many festivals, attractions, and summer concerts.

Bring nothing but your clothes and food, this cottage comes fully equipped with dishes, linens and towels as well as two kayaks, a canoe, gas grill, fire pit, and large lawn for fun and games. Two bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with a bunk bed. But everyone's favorite are the twin beds on the porch. Or pitch a tent in the yard -- a child's delight.
Rentals are for one week blocks, Saturday to Saturday.

Property manager

Vincent Lizotte

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet

Please see pet rules

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum stay is 7 days from Saturday to Saturday.

RULES FOR DOG: Only one sm/med dog allowed. Dog not to be left alone in cottage. No dog on the furniture or beds. Dog poop must be picked up.

No more than 4 occupants overnight. Limit of total of 3 vehicles due to available parking.

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

About the area

Alburg

Located in Alburg, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Champlain and Alburg Dunes State Park, while Grand Isle Art Works and St. Albans Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Alburg, VT

What's nearby

Lake Champlain Islands - 1 min walk
Lake Champlain - 1 min walk
Alburg Dunes State Park - 8 min walk
Saint Anne's Shrine - 9 min drive
Lakehurst Marina - 19 min drive

Getting around

Rouses Point Station - 22 min drive
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shore Acres Inn & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Two Heroes Grill and Tiki Bar - ‬25 min drive
‪Ruthcliffe Lodge - ‬17 min drive
‪Links on The Lake - ‬6 min drive
‪Creamies - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Secluded Waterfront Cottage - Getaway from It All! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Secluded Waterfront Cottage - Getaway from It All!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Secluded Waterfront Cottage - Getaway from It All!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Secluded Waterfront Cottage - Getaway from It All! located?

This family-friendly Alburg cottage is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Champlain and Lake Champlain Islands. Alburg Dunes State Park is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tamara R.

3 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful place!!

It was perfect! Peaceful, sleeping on the porch was so nice, the sounds of nature around you. My puppy Zoie loved swimming in the lake. I will definitely be returning in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyann R.

13 July 2024

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

Summer break at the lake

Exactly what I had wanted - rustic but with the amenities that make it easy to have my coffee and cook when I choose. The view of the lake - and the sunsets across that lake - incredible! Had my two grown daughters join me unexpectedly, but we each had ample space and enjoyed day trips to Burlington and St. Albans. And read books!!! Very peaceful place - other than the deer flies that are everywhere in Vermont this time of year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn A.

29 July 2023

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

Family of three and pets

Owners live next door to the property. They were welcoming. The views are breath-taking. We enjoyed several of the 4th of July fireworks from the water's edge. The drive to the closest supermarket was 30 mins. Recommend a visit to the nearby towns and farmers market (approx 30 mins drive). We enjoyed fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. The small fans were inadequate in cooling the rooms and the bedroom with the bunk beds has a window that doesn't open. First day, I had to clean the yard and pick up after previous dogs walked in the area. The owner apologized and she was understanding. It would be a place we would return to if an air conditioner were added; otherwise, the heat is overwhelming at night.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven h.

6 July 2023

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

Alburg Cottage

The cottage was a cozy and clean. Everything you would need was provided. We especially liked the privacy. The hosts were terrific!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

10 June 2023

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cozy and relaxing

All of the previous positive reviews are accurate. This cabin was clean, comfortable, and beautifully located. Melanie and Vinny were so kind and helpful. After a day of hiking, I was so glad to come back to this cabin. Hannah, my dog, loved the big yard and swimming. Highly recommend this place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

18 Sept 2022

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

Alburgh camp 2022

Fabulous week at the lake cottage! Gorgeous sunsets, eagles, herons, geese and a chorus of owls at night! Incredibly relaxing and our hosts thought of every last detail!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur G.

7 Sept 2022

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

Perfect quiet get-away!

Wonderful hosts and accomodations! The lake view, evening kayaking and amazing sunsets were such a treat.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

21 Aug 2022

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

A perfectly relaxing week on the Lake

The cottage is very cozy and inviting, Mel and Vin have really thought of everything! Sleeping on the porch was so peaceful and refreshing and of course the sunsets can't be beat. The location is secluded and quiet. It should be noted that there is a set of stairs down to the water (about 20) in the event someone is unable to navigate. The amount of weeds in the water was unfortunate because we couldn't swim, but we made the best of it. Owners were very responsive and had fresh flowers waiting for us when we arrived. Very tasteful!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivian S.

6 Aug 2022

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Lovely

We enjoyed our stay. Melanie and Vin are very accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

31 July 2022

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

The Alburgh Cottage

The Alburgh Cottage with its amazing views was breathtaking........ let alone to watch the resident eagle soar past our window every morning. The cottage itself besides being cozy had a rustic atmosphere with a taste a fisherman would love and even his wife! Everything was inviting about our cottage. The host and hostess provided us with everything one could imagine. And on top of it it all, it was very clean and kept immaculate.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N., Moodus/East Haddam CT

25 July 2022

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

Relaxing getaway

classic nostalgic time warp cabin well appointed and supurb grounds. Direct waterfront. Vinny and Mel were gracious hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

19 July 2022

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Great spot

Listing and location is exactly as described. Fit my family of 4 and dog perfectly. Our dog enjoyed the property the most…swimming, kayaking, canoeing, floating. We visited Burlington and Montreal. Great weather, great week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

14 June 2022

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

Life at Alsburgh Cottage

Our hosts, Melanie and Vinny, greeted us at our arrival with a warm welcome, a tour of the property, lovely local flowers which graced the kitchen table and an offer of kindness and friendship. They are a wonderful and gracious couple. The camp is delightfully simple and thoughtfully supplied. It was the relaxation we were seeking and included such things as kayaks for exploring the lake and/or fishing, a small woodstove for one chilly, rainy day, books, movies and games. The sunsets are truly spectacular, the chipmonk colony entertaining and there is a charming background of bird song throughout the day. It was everything we hoped for and more... and like many before us, we hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth V.

26 Sept 2021

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

Anniversary trip

My wife and I stayed a week at the cabin for our anniversary trip. It was our base camp for daily trips to nearby towns for hiking and biking. We enjoyed the peace and quite as well as the amazing sunsets!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen r.

18 Sept 2021

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

Highly recommend

Wonderful peaceful week in the Alburgh cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryann N.

6 Sept 2021

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

Loved my time here…

I had a wonderful time at this sweet cottage. Such a warm welcome from the owners, the beautiful and private spot that is dog friendly, and expensive beach…I feel lucky to have found it. The cottage is immaculate and has everything that you need. So looking forward to my return!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regina V.

30 Aug 2021

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

A perfect getaway

We had the most wonderful stay at this cottage! Vincent and Melanie have set this up so we had everything we needed, and all questions were answered by the note on the fridge. We spent most of our days paddling around in the kayaks and canoe; we also went swimming at Alburgh Dunes one day and horseback riding at Breakaway Farm another. And, of course, we enjoyed maple + chocolate soft serve at the local creemee and made s'mores by the campfire! But mostly we just relaxed—something that is not easy for my husband to do. This place is magical, however. My teenagers stayed mostly disconnected from their devices, for a change, and we all enjoyed each other's company. The cottage is clean, comfy, and cutely decorated. Even on the hottest days (88 degrees Fahrenheit), we stayed cool in the shade with breezes blowing across the lake. You cannot beat the location if you're looking for a peaceful spot. The other people who have commented here aren't exaggerating about the sunsets. They are spectacular. The sound of the waves lapping the shore in the morning while the birds sing and ducks quack sets the tone for every blissful day. We even saw a bald eagle soaring overhead. Wow! We noticed that our usually tense little rescue dog seemed far more relaxed than usual. Highly recommended. Thank you, Vincent and Melanie!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

7 July 2021

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Wonderful Getaway

We had a most relaxing week and wished we had booked the property for two weeks. The sunrises, sunsets, birds, and weather all cooperated with this lovely cabin on Lake Champlain to provide us with a most relaxing week. A trip is great when you leave wanting more and that's exactly how we felt. The owner, Melanie and Vinny were at their home next door when we arrived and welcomed us warmly - suggesting food and shopping locations. They left us to enjoy the secluded site and returned when we were leaving. That worked well for us. We are pretty solitary people and enjoyed the privacy of the darling cabin. The cabin was appointed with everything we could need and there was a place to get food, and ice cream, within a very short drive. We especially loved the beds in the porch. We slept there every night and got some of the best sleep either of us had experienced in ages. Our dog, George, was with us and was welcome most places we went. He's a 16 pound white fluffy and was especially popular at the local golf course patio restaurant. We highly recommend this spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

6 July 2021

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Sunset splendor

This quaint cottage was the perfect spot for my family! The bird watching was amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawna B.

20 June 2021

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Perfect for our first family vacation

The cabin was a perfect classic Vermont lake cabin from my childhood but without all the musty smells and bugs. This cabin was spotless, quiet, secluded, on the shore and positively lovely. We found tons of fossils on the rocky beach. We even had fresh flowers waiting for us when we arrived. We already know we want to come back next year.

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

15 June 2021

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Wonderful quiet cottage

This property is simply wonderful! Clean and well maintained, so much thought went into the property inside and outside. Peaceful, quiet, and secluded which makes this property the perfect place to relax and get away from the everyday grind. The hosts communications make planning your stay easy. The perfect sunsets are a daily occurrence!

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

3 Aug 2020

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

Relaxation on the Lake

Our stay at the Alburgh Cabin was peaceful and quiet. The cabin was very clean and well set up for our stay. Vincent and Melanie communicated quickly and were helpful. We enjoyed the closeness to the Alburgh Dune's State Park which is the best beach in the area. We appreciated the private location, beautiful sunsets, and easy access to the waterfront.

10/10 Excellent

Dianne D., Sherburne

24 July 2020

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Secluded and quiet with wonderful lake view.

The cabin was comfortable with everything you might need for entertainment included. We wanted a quiet relaxing time and got it in spades - I even read 2 books. Very clean and the hosts were extremely helpful and understanding. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

23 June 2020

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Piece of paradise

Beautiful views, quiet surroundings, clean cottage, everything you need for a great week away, loved this place and location! Friendly owners, great private lake access.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

19 Aug 2019

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Best vacation ever

We had such a wonderful time. The cabin was perfect. Clean and homey. Melanie and Vinney were so nice. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place for us. The view was so amazing. The lights down to the water was a really nice touch. So awesome!! Thank you Melanie and Vinney!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Vincent Lizotte

Vinny Lizotte and Melanie Atwood have owned this property for close to 20 years. We both enjoy photography and have our cameras ready when ever we're outside at the lake. Wild life and sunsets , you never know what you'll see! We enjoy meeting our guests and sharing our our little piece of heaven on earth with them.

Why they chose this property

When this property came up for sale, we went over to talk to the owner and said we'll buy it, without even asking for the price! We already had owned the property adjacent to the cottage and wanted to insure that the area stays quiet and secluded. We've done many improvements and updates to the property to make it as comfortable as possible and still retain the "camping on the lake" experience.

What makes this property unique

We love the privacy of our property. Located on a dead end road with only one property beyond us and vacant wooded lots before us, we feel very fortunate. The beds on the porch are the most popular claims for those who have stayed with us before. The young ones love the bunk beds, who gets the top? With every spring we look forward to spending time at this very special place.