Phenomenal sunrises at this nature-rich lakefront home on Lake Champlain with five bedrooms (King, Queen, two rooms with 2x Twins in each, and one with a twin over full bunk), two full bathrooms, kitchen with full-sized appliances (fridge/stove/dish washer/microwave), full-sized washer/dryer, Wifi, three season porch facing the lake, 2 decks (1x attached to home and one on the waterfront), grill, attached garage, 150ft of private shoreline, and a dock.
This home was recently converted from a single-family home to a full-time resort. The amenities and decor give it a unique, nautically-themed ambiance in the summer and a cozy, winter wonderland feel in the winter.
Summer Amenities: Private boat launch, dock, 2 Kayaks, 2 Stand-Up Paddle Boards, life jackets, and inflatables for swimming.
Conveniently located just off route 78 between Swanton and Alburgh, Vermont, this home is situated on a bay between two bridges sheltering swimmers, paddle boards, and kayaks from winds and high waves.
The area's only sand beach is also just a block from the house.
For anglers, the Bass/Walleye/Northern Pike bite is the best on the lake.
Guests have easy access to Hog Island Market (5 min) for fishing licenses, bait and tackle, beer and wine, and other convenience store items.
Pontoon and fishing boat rentals are also close by at Campbell's Bay Campground (4 miles).
The Alburgh Recreational park and rail trail entrance is just a block south of the home where guests can hike or ride bikes on the 5-mile nature trail.
In addition, the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge is 1.5 miles away, and the area's most popular ice cream stand is one mile away.
For those looking for additional adventures, the Canadian border crossing is 3 miles to the north where guests can easily travel 10 min into Quebec for a delicious French dinner.
Here is a rundown of additional restaurants and places of interest nearby:
To the West:
- Alburgh (~5 miles miles)
> Dollar General/On the Run Gas Station and Quickstop
- Lake Champlain Islands Dining (all about a 10-13 mile beautiful drive southwest through islands):
> North Hero House
> Hero's Welcome
> Ruthcliffe Lodge
> McKees Island Pub and Pizza
> Blue Paddle
> Tikki Bar
To the East:
- Swanton (~8 miles)
> House of Pizza
> Shaggy's Snack Bar (famous fries!)
> Hannafords, Dollar General, Aubuchan and Ace Hardware
> McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, multiple gas stations/quick stops
- St Albans (~15 miles)
> Pie in the Sky (pizza, hot sandwiches)
> Mimmo's Italian
> Twiggs Gastropub (drink specials/live entertainment)
> Jeff's Main Seafood