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Lakefront vacation rental-Welcome leaf peepers!

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A white building with a green roof, surrounded by trees and a grassy lawn.
A lakeside cabin with a dock, a flag, and outdoor seating.
A living room with a TV, two sofas, a chair, and a bookshelf.
A living room with wooden flooring, a sofa, a chair, a television, and a bookshelf.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a sign reading "West Winds Cottage".

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garage parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Champlain, NY
  • Place, Kings Bay Wildlife Management Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, State University of New York-Plattsburgh
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Ausable Chasm
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Champlain

Located in Champlain, this cottage is on the beach. Gaines Marina and Rouses Point Yacht Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Parc Safari and Hero's Welcome. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Champlain, NY

What's nearby

  • Kings Bay Wildlife Management Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alburg Dunes State Park - 27 min drive - 34.1 km
  • State University of New York-Plattsburgh - 34 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Champlain Centre - 34 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Ausable Chasm - 53 min drive - 68.4 km

Getting around

  • Rouses Point Station - 10 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Best Friends Family Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Frencheez - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront vacation rental-Welcome leaf peepers! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront vacation rental-Welcome leaf peepers! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront vacation rental-Welcome leaf peepers! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront vacation rental-Welcome leaf peepers! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront vacation rental-Welcome leaf peepers! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Kings Bay Wildlife Management Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dodge Memorial Library and Gaines Marina. Rouses Point Yacht Club and Rouse Memorial Park 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. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pamela is a lovely host and has a beautiful place located right on the edge of Lake Champlain. We had access to everything we needed while on our rest and relaxation vacation. It was exactly what we were looking for. We definitely plan to go back again! Thank you Pamela!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful place to relax, and take in the sunset every evening. The house is on a quiet road that you can walk, and ride a bike. the bay is a great place for kayaking and fish. I highly recommend this house and am looking forward to going back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay at West Winds! The sunsets are amazing and thanks for sharing the beautiful photos you took. I appreciate you enjoyed the area being quiet and safe for walking and biking, it definitely is an ideal location for that. Thanks for staying at West Winds and hope to have you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is very clean, and accommodating. It offers the most amenities of any cottage that we have rented. We will be definitely returning next summer!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An excellent vacation!

My family and I had a great week at west winds cottage - the hosts thought of everything! It was exceptionally clean inside and beautiful outside. We enjoyed the kayaks and watching sunsets on the lake, and using the fire pit for s’mores. Close enough for short trips to Plattsburgh, saint albans and Burlington - if you need a break from the lake. Lots of wineries in the area too! We loved this spot and hope to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying with us at West Winds! We are so happy that you enjoyed the cottage and lake living during your stay. Glad you were able to fit in some kayaking on the lake and King’s Bay is definitely the perfect place for going out! It was so nice you and your family could vacation together, so much fun! The sunsets are definitely amazing to watch and so glad you also enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings! It was nice that you had a chance to take in a trip to Vermont and Plattsburgh during your stay and hopefully Canada will be open soon! It was great meeting you all and we hope you come back again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great

My family and I had a great time at your house. I will let all my friends know that it is a place to stay, when they are in the area. The house was extremely clean, kitchen was amazingly equipped and the towels and sheets smelled beautifully. It's a great place for water sports as well as relaxing vacation by the lake. Thank you once again for letting us stay at your house. Regards Paulina
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are very pleased that you had an enjoyable stay at our cottage! It is nice to hear that you had a relaxing vacation and enjoyed all the water activities on the lake! It was great meeting your family and many thanks for sharing your experiences and recommending West Winds! We welcome you back again!'
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful & adventure!

We loved fishing and catching bass right off the dock, dinners in the screened in gazebo, swimming in the crystal clear water, visiting Ausable chasm, Burlington, etc. the cottage was so clean and tidy. It had everything we needed. Pam and Russ had high attention to detail in setting up the cottage. We were very comfortable here. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Thank you for staying with us at West Winds! We know the boys were excited to go fishing so how awesome that they had good luck fishing off the docks! We are so glad you found the cottage comfortable and got to get some relaxing time at the lake, swimming and kayaking. It is these simple experiences that the boys will remember when they are older. Ausable Chasm is a fun place to go with the tubing and rafting and glad you fit it into your vacation. It was great meeting your family and hope to see you in the future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful experience!

We had a great time staying at this cottage on Lake Champlain. The house was spotless, comfortable and had everything we could possibly need. There is so much to do in that area that we always had a choice. Out favorite activities were biking all the islands and taking a day up in Montreal which is under an hour away. Our host Pamela could not have been more generous with her time and was readily available to answer any questions. We highly recommend staying here. We spent an entire week and hated to leave!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are happy that you had an enjoyable stay with us at West Winds. We agree that there are so many things to do and places to go that are close by to the cottage. We are glad that you had the opportunity to travel to Montreal and take a bike tour of the beautiful Champlain Islands! it was a pleasure to meet you both and we hope to see you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Second great stay

My husband and I stayed for a week last summer and enjoyed it so much we returned this summer. The property has a great location and is well maintained. The view of the lake is wonderful- we didn’t turn on the TV even once while we were here but enjoyed sitting outdoors or in the large living room. It was warm enough this year that we could enjoy swimming from the shore (rocky so you will want shoes but very clean). We bring a 19 foot boat for fishing and there is plenty of room for it and our truck in the driveway. We like to eat out and there are plenty of restaurants between Rouses Point and Chazy.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

The cottage was wonderful and well stocked with anything you may need, from clothes pins to pots and pans. All items were clean and in good working order! Pam checked in with us before we arrived and made sure the dock and boat lift were all set for our boat. Russ met us on Saturday and made sure we didn't have any needs or questions. Pam checked in to make sure things were going well. Very accommodating! We hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are so glad that your family had an opportunity to get together and vacation at West WInds!! It was great that you and your husband did well bass fishing and enjoyed exploring Lake Champlain in your boat!! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and we hope to have you stay with us again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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West Winds Cottage surpassed my first VRBO experience expectations!

My (almost) month long stay at West Winds Cottage was my first VRBO experience. My first impressions included how spacious the cottage felt, the overall tidiness and cleanliness, how bright it was with so many windows (especially those facing the lake), and how well-stocked everything was - from spices to dishes and cookware to kayaks and life preservers and everything in between! During the stay, Pam and Russ were wonderful - not intrusive, but communicative and quickly responsive to any inquiry. By the end of my stay, their genuine warmth made them feel like extended family. The sunsets were the icing on the cake!
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at West Winds! We agree that the cottage is nice and bright and love that the lakeside room windows provide a panoramic view of the lake and surroundings! We are so pleased that you found the cottage comfortable and had everything you needed during your stay. It was so nice that your family members were able to spend quality time with you at the lake and take in the beautiful sunsets! It was our pleasure to have you stay with us and hope you enjoyed living the simple life and had a chance to relax. Thank you for introducing us to your lovely family and we hope you made some wonderful memories while you stayed at the cottage!
Archival

8/10 Good

Amazing location

Pamela, the owner, was very attentive and prepare everything we needed to welcome us: bedsheets for the kid, exact dimensions of the house (to be sure my wheelchair goes through the doors, ...). One hour away from Montreal, it's been the perfect get away for a long WE. The cottage comes with everything you may need: bedsheets, towels, wood, board games, coloring books or kids, full equiped kitchen, .... The cottage is located very close to the lake, comes with the dock and kayaks ... No street traffic, no noise pollution. The only thing you could add would be a dishwasher.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We love being at the lake cottage in the fall and are happy that you and your family enjoyed your holiday weekend there! We appreciate your suggestion for the cottage. In our future renovations, we plan to include a dishwasher in the kitchen design. Hope to see you for another stay at West Winds!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything you always wanted!

We had a wonderful vacation at West Winds! Pam and Russ, the owners, could not have been nicer or more accommodating! The house cleanliness was impeccable and Pam provided everything: spices, cleaning products, paper supplies, water, sosps and dish liquids, and every type of cooking utensil. We have rented many places, and we always bring all our day to day supplies. We didn’t need to use any of them. There were kayaks, a paddle board, fishing equipment, and life jackets. The sunsets were beautiful, and the fishing was great. We caught a five pound bass right off the shore. Also, we liked the easy access to Vermont and Canada. We look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage! We are happy that you found that West Winds was turn-key with supplies, as we want our guests to settle in, relax and enjoy the simple life at the cottage!! We agree that the location is perfect for watching the beautiful sunsets and find it so peaceful and calming! Very impressive and happy you caught a bass that size right off shore! We often see bass fisherman in King’s Bay during the local fishing tournaments. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and welcome you back next year!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exactly what we were looking for!

We had an amazing week at West Winds cottage. Pam was the perfect hostess from start to finish! The cottage is exceptionally clean and stocked with everything we needed. We loved the location and took day trips to Montreal, Burlington, Plattsburgh, and the Ausable chasm. There is a Price Chopper in Champlain, ten minutes away, so it is easy to fill up on groceries and cook at the cabin. This cottage was perfect for our two small kids. She has a closet filled with books, games, and crayons for the kids which they loved. The water is clear and shallow, and they swam every day in addition to using the two kayaks and paddle board. We fished off the dock and around the lake via boat, and we built fires in the fire pit at night. The location is peaceful and quiet...just what we were looking for! Overall, it was a truly perfect week!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed your vacation at West Winds! King’s Bay is ideal for swimming, kayaking and fishing and we love it that your family enjoyed all the water activities at the cottage! Ausable Chasm is great for rafting and tubing and so glad that your family had a chance to spend time there. It was also nice that you were able to take day trips to our close-by neighbors, Vermont and Canada. We agree that it is quiet and peaceful here on Point au Fer and so pleased that your family stayed with us at West Winds!! Hope to see you all again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful location

The cottage is in a great location with beautiful sunsets from the living room. The cottage is small but was very spacious for 4 adults with plenty of seating areas. The owner keeps the property in pristine condition and supplies everything you could possibly need. She was available by phone and made sure we had everything we needed but was not intrusive. It was too cold to swim but the rocky beach looked very inviting. We all loved the property and could have stayed for weeks. My husband and I are already planning to return. Rouses Point is 10 minutes away and has plenty of restaurants and a pharmacy as well as a public boat launch. Other convenient boat launches are Great Chazy River (10 minutes away) and Point au Roche (about 25 minutes away but gives you quick access to the Gut for fishing). I cannot think of anything negative about this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at West Winds! We agree, the sunsets are amazing there and never disappoint! We are glad you got to explore Lake Champlain and the local area as well. Point au Roche is close by and also has a State Park with a nice sandy beach and walking trails. We are so glad you had a great time at the cottage and look forward to seeing you next year! Thank you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, fun, clean

This vacation house is an incredible lake spot in a cove off of the grand lake and the cove is big enough where boating is possible, yet small enough to tame the current to enable paddle boarding. The water is clean as is the nature of lake Champlain (no murkiness). The cottage has a screened off gazebo which makes meals by the lake bug free. We also used the 2 kayaks and paddle board. Life vests are inside the house, so no bugs crawling on them! The cottage itself is nice, very clean and quaint. There is an air conditioner which is fantastic as well as fans in each room. The kicker for me were the new style windows, no old timey impossible to open/close windows. This makes a huge difference bc again, bugs. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, plates etc. There is a kuerig and a kcup tree. There are also laundry machines. The water is filtered for showers. I felt like I was living in a regular house and not a lake cottage, all while experiencing all the fantastic peacefulness that comes with a lake cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are very pleased that you had a wonderful stay at West Winds. We agree that the cottage is situated in an ideal spot and we are so glad that your family got to swim and enjoy all the water activities on the lake! Thanks for sharing what you liked about the cottage and we are so happy that you had a chance to relax and enjoy your vacation on beautiful Lake Champlain. We plan on adding more amenities every year and we hope you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!!

First, I'll start by saying that the host, Pam, is one of the most wonderful people I've ever met in my 50 years on this planet. She opened up her cottage to me and my family so we could have a front row seat to the eclipse. She normally doesn't rent this early in the season, but she made an exception for us after speaking on the phone. When my family met her at check-in, we chatted like we've been friends for years. She's just great!!! Now to the location..... Nevermind how adorable the town Rouses Point is.... Her spot on Lake Champlain is on a peninsula with stunning sunsets. I wish I could post all of the pictures we took. The location is close to Plattsburgh and any amenities you'd want, but far enough away to completely relax. It's also a quick ride to Montreal and Burlington. The actual cottage is so comfy and cozy. Pam had it ready with everything stocked up. The place is immaculate and you feel like you belong there. The wall of windows overlooking the lake is perfect. She's has an awesome gas grill, fire pit with wood, gorgeous gazebo with screens and a door, nice deck on the lake, etc. She also has a few TV's with cable and WiFi. Once again, rent from Pam and experience the north country at it's best!!! Pam....Thank you again for such a a wonderful vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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3rd time stay

We have stayed here 3 times. Pam and Russ are excellent hosts. The house/location provides the perfect recipe for a great location. Excellent fishing off the dock or on the kayak. Screened gazebo is definitely a plus. Sunsets are beautiful. The cove that the property is on provides some shelter when the lake water is rough so if you have little ones this is definitely a plus. Day trips to Burlington, Montreal, saint Albans and Plattsburgh provide good variety to the vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
It was great seeing you all again and how the little ones have grown over the last few years! We agree that the sunsets are so beautiful and calming. You definitely brought the good weather with you and it was so nice to see you all enjoying the water activities on the lake! We were so happy to have your family as our first guests for the season and what a beautiful sight it was to see beach towels on the clothesline again! Thanks for staying with us again and so glad you all enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding location

We couldn't ask for a better property for our fall long weekend trip. The view of the lake and sunsets are amazing, the cottage was spotless and had everything we needed. The owner is very responsive and helpful. Thank you again. We certainly plan on coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Labor Day weekend

The lakeside cottage was absolutely wonderful ! We came down from Miami for Labor Day weekend for a little family reunion. The cottage was super clean ! Bed were comfortables, kitchen was so well equipped and we enjoy the kayaks a lot ! Even tho we had a full day of rain, there was plenty of games to keep us entertained:) Pam was very sweet, she even add a little park play for my nephew to sleep in ! I have all good words for this place ! We will definitely come back !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous Vacation Spot!

This cottage was perfect for our family of 5! The home was impeccably clean & stocked with every pot, pan & gadget one could need. Just pack suntan lotion, bathing suits & beach towels and you are all set! We made great use of the kayaks, paddle board & beach chairs - along with the like-new life jackets. Our family enjoyed the screened-in gazebo for meals & the fire pit for 'smores at night. Tons of board games, coloring books & crayons provided - ideal for our 9, 6, and 4-year-olds. The lake is pristine with clear water, and the sunsets are amazing. Fantastic views from the cottage all the way across to the Green Mountains. We loved the location and explored Quebec, Burlington/Stowe, and the Ausable Chasm. The property owners are kind & generous and very quick to reply to any questions we had. We will definitely return to West Winds Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect summer holiday!

Once again, we had a fabulous holiday at West Winds! Pam and Russ are wonderful hosts, attentive to every possible need. We cannot wait to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great vacation

We stayed for a week in the west winds cottage. The house was everything we hoped for and more. Pam was great the house has everything you could need. The beds were comfortable and the sitting areas were great. The gazebo was a great spot for morning coffee or a night time drink. Theres a dock in the water and a lift for the boat which was great for docking the boat. The fishing was outstanding. We caught several fish right off the dock including a couple of big ones. We didnt have to go far in the boat to find more good fishing, we had alot of luck right in the bay catching several bass, perch and walleye. I will be booking this house again in the future and i recomend this house to anyone looking for a quiet relaxing get away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We love this place!

The cottage was perfect for our needs. It is in a great location and has everything we need. The owner is very responsive and attentive. If you want to experience Lake Champlain, this is a great choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We LOVE this place!

You could not have a nicer host than Pam! She provides EVERYTHING you need! She and her husband even came and helped me when I got lost walking! The Italian restaurant is superb. If you want total quiet, this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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