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Four Bedroom 2.5 Bath House on Lake Champlain

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View of the front of the main house.
View of the lake.
Looking down to the lake from the stone deck.
Front corner of the main house, featuring the new stone deck.
5 person spa (seasonally available).

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom with Large Cedar Closet

1 Double Bed

Bedroom with Queen Sleep Number

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Common Room

1 Double Futon

Renovated Bedroom with One Queen

1 Queen Bed

Renovated Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Full Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Half Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Four Bedroom 2.5 Bath House on Lake Champlain

This beautiful four bedroom lake house is located on 1.5 acres in Cumberland Head. It offers lake access, with amazing views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains of Vermont. It has extremely fast internet service. Guests should be comfortable navigating stairs with railings.

The property is in driving distance to downhill & cross country ski areas in NY and Vermont. The closest downhill/alpine skiing areas are Beartown (~20 minutes), Whiteface (~45 minutes), and Titus (~60 minutes). A little farther afield are slopes in Vermont. Nordic/cross-country skiing areas are much closer. Contact me for details.

The downstairs of the house was renovated with new floors, walls, lighting, and tongue & groove wood ceilings. There is a full bath downstairs. The renovated upstairs has four bedrooms and 1.5 baths. All bedrooms have queen beds, three have smart tvs. There is a pull-out sofa in the downstairs common room.

Note: if you need more space, I also offer the guest cottage for rent under a separate listing.

This property is very quiet and serene. Over an acre of green space gently sloping down to a private slate shoreline. Unmatched views of the lake and the Green Mountains abound.

Guests are welcome to pick the apples, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries found on the grounds. But please don't pick the grapes - they are for wine-making.

Cumberland Head is a little known, quiet peninsula surrounded on three sides by Lake Champlain. This lake is the 9th largest natural, fresh-water lake in the United States. Runners, walkers, and bicyclists frequent scenic Cumberland Head Road. Unlike many areas, there are no summer crowds.

With four true seasons, there is always something fun to do outside on the Adirondack Coast - swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, camping, bicycling, leaf peeping, skiing, snowmobiling, etc. The Adirondacks, Green Mountains, Montreal, Lake Placid, and Burlington are all an easy drive away. So the number of outdoor sports, festivals, wineries, breweries, concerts, restaurants, museums, and theaters is very high.

The property is truly a hidden gem on beautiful Cumberland Head.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pre-approval req. May req. renting cottage also.

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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All Guests in party must acknowledge & agree that they have read & understand the liability waiver.

Please don't flush anything down the toilets except toilet paper. Even "flushable" wipes will destroy the septic pump and cause major, costly issues.

Please don't park on the grass. The driveway is shared, so please don't park in a way that blocks the route up to the garage.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1123903vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Pre-approval req. May req. renting cottage also.
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

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Plattsburgh, NY

What's nearby

  • Plattsburgh, NY Ferry Dock - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cumberland Head Light - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • State University of New York-Plattsburgh - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Champlain Centre - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • University of Vermont - 48 min drive - 48.8 km

Getting around

  • Plattsburgh Station - 10 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maplefields Mobile. US Ave - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Busters Sports Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sip - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Four Bedroom 2.5 Bath House on Lake Champlain pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Four Bedroom 2.5 Bath House on Lake Champlain?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Four Bedroom 2.5 Bath House on Lake Champlain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Four Bedroom 2.5 Bath House on Lake Champlain?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Four Bedroom 2.5 Bath House on Lake Champlain located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Plattsburgh, NY Ferry Dock and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cumberland Head Light and Cumberland Bay State Park. Crete Memorial Civic Center and Plattsburgh City Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is spacious and beautifully located. Bright open rooms great for relaxing or gathering with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Excellent stay

Everything was fantastic. Location was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you, Steven!
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn C.

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

Cumberland Head

Location was good. 1 hr from Vermont & Montreal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrin S.

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

Wonderful stay

Stayed for a month and had a wonderful time. Very spacious, well equipped kitchen and beautiful setting. Chris was extremely responsive with any issues (of which there were very few). Would stay again!
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thanks, Darrin. I was great to host you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete R.

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

Absolutely fantastic!!

Couldn't have been better. The house & grounds were just great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thanks, Pete!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Beautiful view. Equipped kitchen. Lots of space.

We enjoyed our stay and will be back if in area. The kitchen had everything you could need and more. There was plenty of space, in and out. The grounds were gorgeous and well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you, Amy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig A. M.

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

Big, beautiful house and property

Big house beautifully kept. Wide open and very comfortable. Beautiful view of the lake and island right out the front window. Kayaking right off the property. And the hot tub was awesome!Chris, the property owner, leaves you alone but makes himself available through text if you need anything. Would definitely without a doubt stay here again if we ever make our way back up here
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily T.

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

Family vacation

We stayed at the house late in December. The house was warm when we arrived and even though it is quite big the heating is excellent. The house itself is very comfortable with options to enjoy time together and alone.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the office area upstairs. Wi-Fi was great. Appreciated the large monitor and printer. File drawers had some supplies which I didn’t need but was nice. All the extra blankets were really appreciated since it was snowy and cold. We didn’t realize there was a baby gate in the closet so we bought one. The house now has two baby gates since we left the one we bought for others to use. The stairs up to the kitchen could really use a rail or something on the right hand side at the top. Someone could easily fall if not paying attention. Providing the allergy friendly laundry detergent and drier sheets was a nice touch. All in all we enjoyed our stay. Three adults and a two year old. Love the gas stove and oven. Love the big screen tv downstairs.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2026
Thanks for the great review, Theresa! I hope to host your family again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

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

Saranac River & Lake Champlain

The house is located on Cumberland Road with lake access. For my party it was perfectly located for canoeing the Saranac River and Lake Champlain. The house was large enough for our seven man group and had all the necessities we needed. I would definitely recommend this house for anyone looking to have access to the Plattsburgh area and Lake Champlain.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thanks, Douglas. I hope you can return again for another kayaking adventure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Summer 2018

Dear Chris, Thanks so much for hosting such a wonderful place to stay for a summer vacation. Your place on Cumberland Head was so peaceful and relaxing. The property was widespread with plenty of space with beautiful reviews of Lake Champlain and the Ferry crossings. We look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks so much for your stay. I look forward to seeing you again next season!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

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

An undeniable value

The property was well kept and all the cabinets were extremely well labeled. The provided streaming services made the stay a breeze. The only complaint possible is with google maps telling me the house was on the wrong side of the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hassan W.

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

Excellent, Laura

The house the space is very clean good view of the lake. It's everything that is advertises and even though I was in a rush and my kids left a little bit of a mess the hose was not bougie
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Wonderful

The pictures don't do the house justice! We were sad to leave. I agree with others, not the place for a handicapped person but my mom was anle to visit with her walker. We loved the kayaking. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2021
Thanks, Dawn! I hope to host your family again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene C.

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

Lovely

Beautifully situated property! Everything was squeaky clean. My family of 5 fit perfectly. We loved the view of the lake. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie R.

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

Excellent stay

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn R.

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

Beautiful Home

Our family had an amazing week at the Lavigne property. The views were beautiful. The beds, couches, and chairs were all very comfortable. You can tell the homeowner really cares about the house and property. The waterfront is great with water shoes and the little kayaks were fun for short paddles. We used almost every amenity available and it made our stay really easy and fun. We didn’t want to leave! Thank you for having us! -The Briggs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for your stay. I couldn't have asked for better guests. I hope you can return for another visit soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

A Week at the Lake

We had a great week at the lake. The pictures and description of the property matched what we found upon our arrival. We had a beautiful view of the lake! The kitchen, living room and dinning area was spacious and comfortably accommodated our party. The children enjoyed the kayaks and bicycles. If we return to this area in the future I would definitely look into staying here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

Plenty of Room

We absolutely loved all the space in the house. We had a teenager, a 8 year old and 6 year old. Everyone had their own space and loved it! The property and views were amazing! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill F.

Great location - house needs some work

The house was not ideal for us, as we (4) adults are all over 65 years old. Stairs had no railings and there were steps at the entrance, more leading up to the kitchen, and up to the second floor. Also, odd steps into both bathrooms upstairs & living room downstairs. This house is situated in a beautiful location but it is obviously in the midst of renovation. It didn't feel "homey" because it had minimal furnishings but the lovely large windows at the front were a bonus. Kitchen is nice but lacking some large pots (for corn, lobster, etc.). Overall we did okay in the house but I'm not sure it would be a good choice for families with young kids, and as I said we "seniors" found it a challenge. Owner's mother was very nice and very accommodating when we needed a new toilet seat, and this house definitely has potential but needs to evolve a bit. Overall we enjoyed our stay - had beautiful weather - and thought the boathouse deck and yard were very enjoyable.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Bill - I'm sorry that the property was not ideal for your group. But honestly, I hope you will read property details and look at the provided photos more carefully before booking next time. I think a very modern hotel with an elevator would have probably been a better choice than a restored 19th century farmhouse. To address a few of your criticisms for the benefit of future guests: 1. The house is absolutely not in the midst of a renovation. The downstairs renovation was completed last year. The home is a 19th century farmhouse that grew over time, "unfinished" likely refers to period restorations. 2. The house is not minimally furnished. Downstairs alone there are two full sectionals (each seats four + adults), two large lounges, and a farm table that seats eight. 3. The house is well-suited for families with young children and seniors capable of handling a few stairs. Since your stay, railings have been added to the three steps up to the kitchen, and the ten stairs up to the bedrooms.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Fantastic location, great views (great sunrises). Private Beach. Great host, would definitely return

The house is big and very clean with lots of open space and the property is huge for yard games or kids to play most anything. A private deck over the water and beach are both right across the street (young kids will need adult supervision crossing to beach and deck). It’s a great location if you’re the outdoors type of family. Kayaking, hiking, great biking, relaxing on the slate beach (important to know that there is no sand...the water is crystal clear but the bottom is flat slate). We wore water shoes and really enjoyed it. Chris and Melissa were great hosts and seem to be really trying to improve the experience...while we were there they added Adirondack chairs and built a fire pit on the beach which we used several times). They provided two adult bikes (biking really is tremendous here) and three kayaks for use. I’d say that you’re in the country but it’s a very short drive to Plattsburgh and food stores, restaurants and bars...and 45 minutes (ferry and drive) to Burlington VT and we took a day trip to Montreal (just an hour drive and that includes going through the border). The views during the day from the front lawn of the house and beach were awesome, at night the mosquitos come out so you’ll need bug spay and the fire pit going. But sitting on the beach at night with the fire pit and looking up and the spectacular stars was awesome. One drawback is that it is not good for older/elderly family members...lots of stairs in house and to get to the beach. All in All a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
So glad you enjoyed your time at the lake. It was great to meet you. I hope you can return again for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Excellent place to stay

We were there for 10 days and it was a great place to stay. We were there for a fishing tournament so much of our time was spent on the water but it was nice to come off the water to a very spacious yard to park the trucks and boats. House was large and spacious as well with many new features. I was very pleasantly surprised to see how modern the house was as I was expecting something much older in appearance. I would recommend this place to anyone staying in the Plattsburgh area. 2 minutes from the ferry and 10 min from center of town. Awesome experience. Thank you Chris for this beautiful place and for keeping the price reasonable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for your stay, John. I'm glad you enjoyed your time on the lake. Hope to host you again next summer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ken k.

A hidden Gem

Hello.....I would like to thank Chris for renting his house to us and for his hospitality. He was very attentive.The property is conveniently located close to town and the ferry, it has a beautiful water view, roomy house with a large yard very well maintained.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for your stay, Ken. Hope to have you back again for another visit.

About the host

Hosted by Chris Lavigne

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Originally from the Lake Champlain region, I purchased this property to once again experience the beauty of Lake Champlain and the surrounding mountains. I look forward to now sharing this unique property with guests.

Why they chose this property

This property is very quiet and serene. Over an acre of green space gently sloping down to a private slate beach. Unmatched views of the lake and the Green Mountains. The property is truly a hidden gem on beautiful Cumberland Head.

Cumberland Head is a little known, quiet peninsula surrounded on three sides by Lake Champlain. This lake is the 9th largest natural, fresh-water lake in the United States. Runners, walkers, and bicyclists frequent scenic Cumberland Head Road.

With four true seasons, there is always something fun to do outside on the Adirondack Coast - swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, camping, bicycling, leaf peeping, skiing, snowmobiling, etc. The Adirondacks, Green Mountains, Montreal, Lake Placid, and Burlington are all an easy drive away. So the number of outdoor sports, festivals, wineries, breweries, concerts, restaurants, museums, and theaters is very high.

What makes this property unique

Boaters - there space to park one boat, jet ski, etc. at the top of the property near the detached garage. Please use only the main, north driveway. There is an external outlet on the detached garage, and spigot on the guest cottage available for your use. Please do not tie your boat to the dock.

There are several public places from where you can launch. Here are a few:

1. North of the property is Point Au Roche State Park, Off Route 9 north of Plattsburgh. It has a concrete ramp, and parking for 21 cars and trailers.

2. South of the property is the Wilcox Dock, off Route 9 on Cumberland Avenue. It has a concrete ramp, and parking for 75 cars and trailers.

3. Farther south is the City of Plattsburgh launch. It is off Dock Street in downtown Plattsburgh where the Saranac River meets the lake. It has hard surface ramps and parking for 31 cars and trailers + 12 cars.

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