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SPECTACULARLY SCENIC ISLAND ESTATE WITH HOTEL AMENITIES

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Discreetly situated with seemingly endless meadow, mountain, and water views.
Single level open floor plan is ideal for entertaining with 5 bedrooms, 5 baths.
Lush, sweeping, expansive yard faces Lake Champlain and Vermont Green Mountains.
Sweeping views of Lake Champlain and Vermont's famous Green Mountains from deck.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, South Hero Bicentennial Museum
  • Place, University of Vermont
  • Place, Smugglers Notch
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SPECTACULARLY SCENIC ISLAND ESTATE WITH HOTEL AMENITIES

SPECTACULAR SETTING

Discreetly situated for total seclusion on 75 lush, sweeping, naturally landscaped acres, our spectacularly scenic vacation resort has a prime location, epic views, and elegant accommodations for those seeking the luxury of privacy, the comforts and conveniences of home, and the upgrades, amenities, and enhancements of hotels.

LAVISH LAYOUT

Our NYC-architect-designed, resort-style residence features a single-level, open concept layout with two spacious living/dining/kitchen areas, five spa-like bathrooms, and five serene bedrooms, including a lavish Master Bedroom Suite with private entrance, sitting area, and entertainment center. Dramatic details such as soaring cathedral ceilings, walls of windows, and a 100-foot-long deck provide breathtaking views from every angle and offer a stunning setting for relaxing, dining, or entertaining on a grand scale.

DISTINCTIVE DECOR

Distinctively decorated in a Nantucket-inspired seaside style evocative of classic New England beach resorts, our casually elegant accommodations will make guests feel like they are on an ocean voyage, with nautical fabrics, fixtures, and furnishings that embrace the outdoor coastal scenery and enhance the serenity of island living.

SERENE SURROUNDINGS

One of the most unique and unforgettable vacation destinations in New England, the Lake Champlain Islands are "The Hamptons Of Vermont"®. With seemingly endless meadow, mountain, and water views, this inland “seashore” paradise offers everything from boating, fishing, sailing, and swimming to golfing, gourmet dining, museum-going, and wine tasting, along with the incredible natural wonders of Lake Champlain, the sixth largest body of water in the United States.

EXCLUSIVE ENHANCEMENTS

Hotel-style upgrades and enhancements include premium Comcast Xfinity entertainment experiences such as High-Speed WiFi for streaming and HDTV Cable TV with Voice Command, an exclusive selection of free gift cards for local dining and area attractions, and customized concierge services (available upon request and by advance arrangement only) including celebration planning, errand management, meal preparation, and food shopping and delivery.

EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Consistently recognized with outstanding ratings and reviews for providing exceptional guest experiences, our elegant estate is available daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonally from May 1 to October 31. We welcome guests of every age and accommodate all types of travel, from family vacations and group getaways to business retreats and special celebrations, including anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, reunions, and weddings.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Hero

Located in South Hero, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Grand Isle State Park and Sand Bar State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hero's Welcome and Kids' Station Children's Museum. Baggs' Landing and Sunset Drive-In Theater are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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South Hero, VT

What's nearby

  • South Hero Bicentennial Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Vermont - 24 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 28 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Ausable Chasm - 49 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Smugglers Notch - 53 min drive - 74.4 km

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 29 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rest Stop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Bar And Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McKee's Island Pub & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Paddle Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pan's Pizza - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPECTACULARLY SCENIC ISLAND ESTATE WITH HOTEL AMENITIES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SPECTACULARLY SCENIC ISLAND ESTATE WITH HOTEL AMENITIES?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SPECTACULARLY SCENIC ISLAND ESTATE WITH HOTEL AMENITIES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPECTACULARLY SCENIC ISLAND ESTATE WITH HOTEL AMENITIES?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SPECTACULARLY SCENIC ISLAND ESTATE WITH HOTEL AMENITIES located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Champlain Islands and South Hero Bicentennial Museum. Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing opportunity to have brides family in one location! The view.....the VIEW just beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is beautiful and most of the rooms are quite large. There were enough bathrooms and bedrooms for us each to have our own and their kitchen was equipped with everything including an array of spices. The host was quick to respond and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth W.

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

Stunning Views of Lake Champlain

If you like nautical decor and spectacular views of Lake Champlain, this is the place for you. It has everything you need, great location in South Hero, Vermont (an island on Lake Champlain) and is close to Burlington and Shelburne, Vermont where there is lots to do and see. House and property are very quiet and peaceful.Excellent communication with host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is absolutely beautiful!!! Just gorgeous!!!The house is set up a little odd but I knew that from other reviews and the picture of the layout (which is very hard to make out online). The kitchen was not well stocked for cooking at all. And I’m not sure the person they are using to clean is doing their job completely. There seemed to be some missed areas and the grill was super dirty. One grill did not work at all. The host was so nice and kind. My husband spoke to him once and I spoke to him once as well. I would definitely stay there again if I’m ever in that area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Good times enjoyed by all

I think the most amazing thing was the communication with the owner. He was generous in some of the extras he provided and responsive when we contacted him.Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Drove into Burlington a few times. Found the local restaurants and shops. Went to some of the beaches. And relaxed around the house.We got used to the layout of the house and everything worked out just fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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

Great Fall Weekend

We enjoyed our stay! The owner has included some very nice touches that had us out and about in the area, enjoying the beautiful island. We really appreciate him going the extra mile to be so welcoming and accommodating. It helped us to eat and shop local on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P., Philadelphia

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

Great time Great place to stay

This is a great place. Beautiful view, way more room than expected. We took advantage of the access to the echo museum. Great communication with owner Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

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

Wonderful Family Home

This was a wonderful property! So clean and had a lovely decor. Since we were traveling to see family we don’t see often, it was great to have plenty of space to sit, eat, and relax. The kitchen was stocked with all the utensils, pots and pans needed to cook some nice family dinners. The view from an amazing back deck was perfect. The home is a short drive (20-25 mins) to downtown Burlington so easy enough to go in for dinner or shopping. I would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

College Graduation

Perfect spot for family to stay for Saint Michael’s graduation weekend. All one level so no stairs for grandparents to navigate. Separate living areas allowed for privacy. Spectacular views of Lake Champlain. Home was very clean and well-stocked. Enjoyed gathering around the large table at breakfast and in the evening. Enjoyed a fabulous dinner out at The Blue Paddle just down the road (owner left gift certificates). Excellent communication with the owner. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

jan k.

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

Post wedding stay in VT

The layout of the property was a bit awkward. There were 2 'apartments' each with a kitchen, sitting area, 2 bedrooms and 1 or 2 bathrooms. In the middle of these 2 apartments was the 5th bedroom. But you had to walk thru this bedroom to get to the 2 apartments. So basically we were cut off from half of the house until the couple in this bedroom got up. One of the sliding backdoors had a broken lock so we were unable to use this door. The views off of the back deck were stunning for both sunset and sunrise. The space handled 9 of us adults fine for 3 days/nights. We did not cook any meals so I can't really speak to whether or not the kitchen was stocked as far as pots/pans etc. Lots of games which we enjoyed playing in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Well priced lovely location but with quirks and key items in disrepair

Our family, including children and adults, had trouble finding a property on short notice for our desired summer get together on the Champlain Islands. This place seemed like a good deal but when we arrived we discovered it had many quirks. If you only need basic amenities and don't mind oddities, it might work for you. The washer/dryer and beach gear were useful, and the view was lovely. The kitchens were well appointed. However, the property was not a "resort with hotel quality amenities" as described. Overflowing trash and a broken screen door greeted us. The layout was strange—the largest bedroom was located between two living areas so privacy was problematic. The BBQ didn't work, and despite contacting the owner, no repairs were made during our 5-day stay. The main dishwasher was also in disrepair when we arrived and was not repaired while there. The broken back door's glass was held by duck tape, deck parts were rotting, and a railing loose. The kitchen sink's hot water came out of the cold tap. Beds were not supportive. The owner did offer us a free meal at a local restaurant as recompense for the appliances disrepair but we declined because we had already purchased ample food for our intended bbq (which we had very much looked forward to as central to the joys of our stay.) No contact info was provided for concierge, private chef, or massage as mentioned in guide. In summary the property is well priced for a large family but it was not as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gretchen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful rental for a reunion of old friends. The layout is a little. The layout of the house is a little wonky with the master bedroom, being the adjoining hallway between the larger part of the house with two bedrooms and one bath and the smaller part of the house with two bedrooms and two baths. The master Room had a bathroom with a tub and no toilet and a separate bathroom. All three parts of the house had separate entrances. The kitchen was adequately provided with a few essentials missing. The owner did go out of his way to make sure we had brand new coffee pots in each Area. Cannot say enough about the outreach from the owner when we sent him questions. The view could not have been more spectacular and the large lawn was available for hanging out or playing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was set up nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location! We enjoyed every minute of our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a very good family gathering. Enough bedrooms and bathrooms. Furniture made living rooms cramped. House very well appointed and decorated. Outside decking needs refurbishing. Nice view of the lake, but not a lake house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Davin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

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

Great views and great place

Had a wonderful time exploring the Champlain Islands and Vermont. Host was very responsive and shared great local information. You can't beat the views of the lake up on the hill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we had an excellent stay. Sometimes internet was skecthy, but presented no real problems for us. Most places we visited were within an easy distance. The views were spectacular. We had a great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Rob &Sandy

Great location, beautiful views. The house was perfect for our family of 10 and we enjoyed our weekend celebration. The two bedroom section was a great quiet retreat when we needed a bit of quiet time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred F.

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

Excellence plus!

Wonderful house, great views, excellent amenities. We hope to return soon. Felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gennie W.

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

Very beautiful, clean, easy location , plenty of room. Very enjoyable. I would recommend to anyone a

Very clean, beautiful view and all the room you could need.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann P.

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

Wedding weekend

We recently visited Vermont for a wedding in Burlington! Rather than stay in the city we decided to go to South Hero! Well I’m glad we did! I can’t say enough about this rental! It is perfect the view the accommodations for 10 adults was perfect! We enjoyed our stay so much we will definitely be back with children in tow! Seems to have a lot to do in the summer season and I think the kids will enjoy the peace and serenity the area has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Wedding Weekend

I stayed at the Lighthouse with family for my wedding weekend at Snow Farm Vineyard. It fit all of our needs and Ilmar is a great host. Would recommend staying here with a larger group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale V.

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

Great home and location for a small group!

I reserved this property for a small (6 people) group of lifetime friends who meet once a year in a new location. We were so impressed with the beauty of South Hero and the Champlain Islands - our rental is conveniently located to South Hero, it was clean upon check in, with an incredible view of Lake Champlain from the rear deck and dining room. Although the floorplan was a bit unusual, it worked well for our group. Specifically, one of the bedrooms is located in the middle of the house, and while one of the listed bathrooms was equipped with a great bathtub, it did not have either a shower or a toilet, so we elected not to use either room during our stay. The kitchen was well stocked, the dining room table was comfortable, the split floor plan allowed quiet space and privacy for all of us, the brand-new dual set of LG washer/dryers were awesome, and the rear deck provided a peaceful, calming place for morning coffee or happy hour cocktails. The owner was responsive to a few minor issues encountered during our stay, and unfortunately, the BBQ was inoperable. Also, there were a couple of inaccurate amenities listed on VRBO, which I brought to the owner's attention: two (2) BBQ's on the rear deck, and an office printer. There's only one BBQ on the deck, and unfortunately, it was inoperable. Overall, our group really enjoyed this property and the local coupon book was a nice touch. We would gladly return if our travels brought us back to northern Vermont.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn J.

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

First visit to vermont.

Had a blast and the accommodations were great to make memories with the family thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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