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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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

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

About this property

Cozy Secluded Lakefront Cottage-Private Beach-Dog Friendly-Heat & A/C

Escape to a truly secluded lakefront cottage with direct beach access, breathtaking sunsets and peaceful surroundings. Perfect for those seeking quiet rustic charm and peaceful mornings by the water. Kayaks, canoe, firepit, heat and A/C for enjoyment and comfort all season. We welcome your small to medium dog!

Each month on the lake offers it's own charm:
June brings long sunny days with lingering twilight, fresh green landscapes and a relaxed pace before peak season crowds. Enjoy fishing, paddling, and biking the islands.

July and August, classic lake season. Warm water, vibrant sunsets, and the full energy of summer. Whether boating, swimming, exploring the beach or attending one of many summer concerts, it's everything a Vermont lake summer should be. And for those extra warm evenings, you'll stay cool with A/C.

September is a favorite for many of our guests. The water remains warm, days are comfortably mild, nights are a bit cooler and the area becomes even more quiet! With electric heat you'll stay comfy in any weather.

All season enjoy the wildlife. Loons, herons, osprey and eagles along with squirrels, chipmunks and an occasional deer. 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 1 mile walk or drive. It's a perfect area for biking and exploring.

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 offer comfortable sleeping options with additional porch sleeping that so many enjoy on warm summer nights. Weekly rentals run Saturday - Saturday.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Please see pet rules

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Stays longer than 7 days must be booked in full weekly increments. Accepted lengths are 14 up to 21 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

Property # 4500795
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. Saint Anne's Shrine and Hyde Log Cabin are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakehurst Marina and Ladds Landing Marina. 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.
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Alburg, VT

What's nearby

  • Alburg Dunes State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hero's Welcome - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
  • University of Vermont - 55 min drive - 79.0 km
  • State University of New York-Plattsburgh - 59 min drive - 77.3 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 60 min drive - 79.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamship Pier - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Guma's East - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Bravo Zulu Lakeside Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shore Acres Inn and Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Carry Bay - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Secluded Lakefront Cottage-Private Beach-Dog Friendly-Heat & A/C pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Secluded Lakefront Cottage-Private Beach-Dog Friendly-Heat & A/C?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Secluded Lakefront Cottage-Private Beach-Dog Friendly-Heat & A/C on 23 May 2026 start from AU$200, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy Secluded Lakefront Cottage-Private Beach-Dog Friendly-Heat & A/C?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Secluded Lakefront Cottage-Private Beach-Dog Friendly-Heat & A/C?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Secluded Lakefront Cottage-Private Beach-Dog Friendly-Heat & A/C?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Secluded Lakefront Cottage-Private Beach-Dog Friendly-Heat & A/C located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Alburg Dunes State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Saint Anne's Shrine and Samuel de Champlain Statue. Fort Saint Anne Monument and Isle La Motte Light 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. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot for a relaxing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet, relaxing, with wonderful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and comfortable. Quiet and beautiful sunsets. Relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront camp - perfect for unplugging and relaxing - only regret is not booking a second week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jay t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great camp with amazing sunsets, clean, well cared for and with all the ammenities, all you need to bring is food and a fishing pole. The owners are great people also and very responsive for any needs that may arise. Has a dock with mooring if needed. Great stay for our second year in a row and already booked for next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

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

June vacation

Over all nice camp. Great location. Host was friendly. One thing that would have made our stay better would have been if the camp had ac. Due to two of the days were mid to high 90’s witch inside the camp felt hotter.
Our senior pup after a long swim
One of the first sunsets of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
Hi Ray. Thank you for your review. We have been hesitant to add an AC unit as it changes the "cottage" ambience and so many guests have said "No don't!" It used to be very unusual to have temps in the 90's and if we did, it would be for a day and then cool down in the evening. But times are changing and we definitely want our guests to be comfortable so we are looking into having AC installed. It was nice meeting you and your family. Thanks again for the review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

The Alburgh Cottage

We spent a week at the Alburgh Cottage. If you are looking for a peaceful location with beautiful sunsets this is the cottage to rent. The owners are very accommodating and do their best to make your stay enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven h.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dyann R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Evelyn A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian S.

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

Lovely

We enjoyed our stay. Melanie and Vin are very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth V.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen r.

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

Highly recommend

Wonderful peaceful week in the Alburgh cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Thanks Karen, it was nice meeting you and enjoying an evening on the deck! Mel and I hope you'll visit us again soon. Vinny
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryann N.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina V.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Atwood

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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 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.

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