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Terrace/patio
TV, computer monitors
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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South Hero, VT
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    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Vermont
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Ausable Chasm
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

South Hero

Located in South Hero, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 5-minute drive from Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery and 8 minutes from South Hero Bicentennial Museum. .This beach vacation home is 5 mi (8 km) from Grand Isle State Park and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Plattsburgh, NY Ferry Dock.
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What's nearby

  • Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Vermont - 29 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Waterfront Park - 35 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Ausable Chasm - 55 min drive - 47.6 km
  • Smugglers Notch - 57 min drive - 78.4 km

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 33 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maplefields Mobile. US Ave - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Latitude 44 Bistro - ‬36 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Friendly Lake Front Property on the Water's Edge. Spectacular Setting.

Carver Cottage is only 20 ft from the water's edge and provides the infinity pool effect when sitting in the living room. You feel like you're surrounded by water - it's so close. The sounds of water splashing on the shoreline below lull you to sleep at night and during the day if you so please. Its proximity to the water with its spectacular views makes this property extra special.

The sun-filled open floor plan with lake and mountain views is hard to beat. The main living space has a heat pump for AC cooling in the warm months and taking the chill off in the fall. A full sectional couch plus additional seating are more than enough room for everyone to have a cozy spot to read or watch their favorite shows on the full size TV.

The house now has a 15 foot screened bi-fold door overlooking the lake. This allows unobstructed view from the dusks at dawn to the gorgeous western sunsets.

Dining is available at the island, the dining table or outside on the patio.

The house has two king bedrooms plus a daybed in the main living space. All linens, towels and pillows are included for your convenience.

Sandy bottom beach is also a rare find in the Champlain Islands. Shared swim raft for lounging. Paddleboard and kayak included. Pets are welcome although we ask that they are always supervised and not left home alone for long stretches.

This fully insulated year round cottage is so beautiful any time of year, you'll want to move to this quiet little oasis year round! Enjoy evening fires on the patio above the waters edge. Breakfast off the living room on the attached patio will be your dining room for the week if the weather cooperates. I can't say enough about the comfort of this house with its breathtaking western Adirondack views.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features wheelchair access, games, and snowboarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Well behaved dogs must be supervised at all times

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Family Friendly Lake Front Property on the Water's Edge. Spectacular Setting. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mira T.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley d.

Liked: Cleanliness
location & home are beautiful!! my husband and i, and our two pups spent a few days here & absolutely loved everything about it. the house itself was well equipped with everything we needed and was close to lots of fun things to do - ideal location in every way!! we loved watching the sunset over the lake every night and the open concept windows overlooking the lake were amazing additions ... no matter where you are in the house you can see the water! our pups loved playing in the water and on the beach. we will absolutely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K., Waltham, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was everything we had hoped for and more. Our dog had a blast playing in the water all day and we enjoyed exploring around the island. Deb was extremely responsive and we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

suzanne M., Keene, New Hampshire USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a nice time. Kayaking is my favorite thing to do. The dog enjoyed running on the beach. The keeper market was amazing. Everything we needed. We took the ferry to Plattsburgh which was fun and Plattsburgh was interesting. The sunsets are amazing with a great view from the fantastic window. Thank you.
Dakota wading
Enjoying the firepit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Truly a stand out property and excellent rental experience. Owners are responsive and have every need imaginable covered. And then some. Amazing lake views and access. They’ve gone above and beyond. Thank you for such a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Loved the house, the location, the lake, the sunsets. Lovely peaceful area. Hope to be back. Only downside was we did not see Champ looking out at the lake from the back patio. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

We Loved Our Stay

We loved our stay at this charming home! The home was well-stocked with essentials and we had a very comfortable stay. The view of the lake cannot be beat, and we spent every night out on the patio with the fire pit. The hosts are easy to reach and helpful. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ioana H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house by the lake

Lovely house on the shores of Lake Champlain. Spacious, comfortable, elegant, with all the amenities we needed to enjoy our vacation. We were able to kayak and paddle board from the property’s own landing. There’s an outdoor shower for convenience. Stunning sunsets, quiet time by the fire pit at night, napping in the hammock. Burlington downtown and Ethan Allen’s homestead are good places to visit. Shelburne Museum is less than an our away, and definitely worth a visit. Montreal is about 1.5 hours away, easy, pleasant day trip. Thank you Deb and Andrew for hosting us!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Exactly as described and would recommend. Very friendly neighbors and great views of mountains and lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little beach house

The property is located in a private, quiet area and offers beautiful sunsets. The owner is very nice and responsive. Highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Responsive host. Clean home with great location. Ideal spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eliza S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical

We had a most lovely time at this cottage. Having never been to the Champlain Islands, the cottage provided a perfect location for enjoying and exploring the area. We saw amazing sunsets, had such fun swimming out front of the cottage, taking bike adventures to nearby farms and just relishing the week we spent there. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hal H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Western Views.

A very nice open floor plan with lots of windows facing the lake. The water is very clear here with a sandy bottom, something most frontage does not have.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lindsay R., Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness

Springtime in Vermont

We have so many wonderful things to say about Deb and Andrew's lake-front getaway. My parents were in town visiting Vermont for the first time and this location showcased everything springtime has to offer: farm stands, water sports, island historical sites, great local food. Lake breezes kept the rooms cool and we loved the outdoor space for spending time with friends and family. We also appreciated that the home is pet-friendly (& still extremely clean)! Plenty of supplies to last the week including filtered water. The hammock, fire pit, and outdoor shower were extra special touches. The bay is quite shallow for most boats, so renters should know that the mooring will be far from the beach. We decided not to bring our fishing boat up. Perfect for SUP and kayak. Would recommend to friends or stay again anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

This place was such a perfect location for a vacation with the beautiful lake right outside your door and spectacular sunsets every evening. Our two labs just loved the water and relaxing on the patio or living room floor watching the lake activity as much as we did. The house was very comfortable with everything you need. There is so much to do in the area. The bike path crossing the lake from South Hero down to Burlington and back was a wonderful experience. All the local folks were very friendly and helpful. Deb and Andy were very responsive to our questions and delivered more bottled water when we needed it. Looking forward to returning next year and extending our stay to two weeks. Thanks Deb and Andy for sharing your beautiful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extraordinary wheelchair-accessible lakefront getaway

I cannot say enough good things about this property, or the owners. Very clean and tidy on arrival. Stocked with all the basic necessities and more: all the kitchenware you could need, plenty of linens and towels, awesome gas grill...I could go on and on. Prime location, with tons of lakefront and an impressive view. I also use a large power wheelchair, and this house was SO much more accessible than I ever would’ve thought possible for a random rental. Beautiful ramp to the front door, wide open floor plan, one level. Interior doorways are a tad narrow, but I could still squeeze through. And the lakeside patio is 100% accessible by going around the house. Hosts/owners are terrific people. Extremely genuine, accommodating and easy to reach. Rent this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and the house was perfect for us.

We had a great time and found the House very comfortable and had everything we needed plus what a view!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome sunsets!

the best sunsets on the lake! Although there is a huge awning, still could not escape the heat of afternoon sun! Fans were helpful but air conditioning would have been great. Also for a property that says handicap accessible, there is no railing on the four or five stairs going down to the outside seating. Making it hard for elderly. The stairs going to beach, were also too hard for an elderly or handicap person to use. Also would have liked slip proof anything in tub. Very slippery for elderly.

10/10 Excellent

Shiri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect!

This place is absolutely perfect and we'll definitely be back! Because of the pandemic, we decided to explore our own state and visit the Lake Champlain Islands. What a great experience that was! The house itself is simple with an open concept with a big living room area. This was great for bringing the family together, especially with teenagers. It's right on the water with easy access to the beach - just a few steps down some stairs. Because of that our kids entertained themselves for hours swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddle-boarding (which they have there), and we were often just relaxing and reading. The beach area is excellent - soft sandy beach, shallow for quite a ways so we were able to put beach chairs right in the water. The house faces West, so the sunsets were gorgeous! They even have an awning to give some shade in the afternoon. The owners were super responsive, very friendly and accommodating. When we arrived, we didn't see the lounge chairs, so shortly after asking about it, they offered to bring some and showed up with 6! We're trying to think of any negative, which is really hard. I suppose if there was anything (which was really not a big deal) it's that the lobster pot was a little small, and there wasn't a blender. But those are minor details, in our opinion, and I know if we needed it that bad and had asked the owners they would've brought us both. Otherwise, it was just perfect. The house had everything we needed. We just REALLY loved it and highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with a great view

We really enjoyed our week away in this house. The view was amazing and everything was exactly as the listing described. Kitchen was stocked well with everything we needed and there were plenty of towels available to us. Not only were the sunsets beautiful I even got to enjoy a full moon reflecting off the lake on our last night there. Andrew and Deb were great to work with and answered any questions I had quickly. Thank you for a wonderful vacation week!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot

Great location and property. Owners are very easy to work with and keep everything well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Billy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect, Peaceful House on the Water

My wife an I recently stayed here and it was a perfect week. We have stayed in a few different rentals like this the past few years... this was the best by far. First, what is supplied to guests was more than adequate. Not only did they have anything you could need in the kitchen, it was all good quality and clean (utensils, appliances, etc.) We tend to over-pack things that we need to cook, but there is no need here. The seating was comfortable and clean inside. The king size bed was not uncomfortable - not the best, but not too bad. The bathroom was a nice size and clean. The outside is awesome. There are 3 other houses that you can see from the property, but they are far enough away that it feels very private. The backyard sits right on the water, the views are amazing, We saw some of the most beautiful sunsets we've ever seen. It gets full sun after about 11:00 AM. But there is a retractable awning to provide some shade (this was an unexpected bonus surprise). Even with the awning fully retracted, you'll get full sun again around 4 PM. We like sitting in the sun, and both commented to each other that this was the first house we've rented that might actually get too much sun. We would have to go inside to take a break from the sun on the clearer days. The only negative thing for our stay was that the steps from the backyard that go directly into the water had not been installed yet for the year, so we had to walk down to the neighbors yard to get in the water to swim and kayak. This wasn't a huge deal, but would have been nice to walk right into the lake from our own property. The lake is clean and inviting. If you do swim, the first few feet are rocky, so bring some lake shoes with you. The owners were very nice. There was a mix up with the company that delivers fresh drinking water, but the owners were very responsive in getting it resolved as quickly as possible. I saw other people complain about a sulfur smell from the well water in the house... I can say I didn't notice at all. The lake is a very quiet lake. There is activity, but it's not noisy at all. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to unwind and relax on a beautiful lake. We have never wanted to go back to a place we've vacationed at before, but definitely want to come back here again. Our two labs loved it too! Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Rose M.

South Hero stay

This was a clean, comfortable home, right on the water. Privacy and views are wonderful, Owners very pleasant as well. Plenty of good quiet food and hiking locally, And not far from the city or mountains. Would love to come back. Pete
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne P K., Ann Arbor, MI

Family reunion

We rented 2 side-by-side cottages right on Lake Champlain for a family reunion. The 16 of us had a fantastic time despite unusually hot weather for end of August. There were fans in every room plus breezes from the lake. Kitchens were super well equipped. Cottages were larger than they looked on line. Beds were comfortable. The sunsets were memorable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018