Charming Award-winning Private Garden & Artist Retreat near nightlife, outdoors

Family-friendly guesthouse in Colchester

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Property grounds
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Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$283
avg per night

Explore the area

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Colchester, VT
  • Place, University of Vermont
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Church Street Marketplace
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$283
avg per night

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About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this guesthouse is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Arrowhead Golf Course and Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Beverage Warehouse and Sunset Drive-In Theater. Travelling with kids? Consider Pizza Putt, or check out an event or a game at Centennial Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Saint Michael's College - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
  • University of Vermont - 18 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 22 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Lake Champlain Ferry - 23 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Waterfront Park - 24 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 19 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Milton Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪MILTON BEVERAGE - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Charming Award-winning Private Garden & Artist Retreat near nightlife, outdoors

Private award-winning private garden & artist-retreat/guest suite/apartment in modern/renovated 1770's home. Private entry, high ceilings, stained-glass windows, private screened porch, shoji screens, hardwood floors, upscale bathroom. Luxury queen bed + linens. There are actually 2 bedrooms with queen beds: one downstairs in the main area and a separate 'loft' area overlooking the living space. Full kitchen.

Access to everything within minutes: (1) lake (2) Burlington dining/activities (3) private beach/kayaks (4) biking/hiking/skiing. Garden: private seating areas, custom sculptures, koi pond/stream, a full-size walking meditation labyrinth hidden in the woods, horticultural specimens, patio, firepit, hammocks, sports

Spectacular and private garden space sometimes used for private concerts, performances, martial arts practice, painting classes, meditating. The koi-pond is interesting in both summer and winter; frog-watching, lots of birds, wildlife. Outdoor seating areas with hammocks and a grill for cooking.

2nd bedroom is in a loft accessed via ladder. Nice, with queen bed. Lots of storage, closet space, drawers, refrigerator/freezer, microwave and toaster-oven, electric stovetop, dining table and utensils (plates, glasses, silverwear), heating and air-conditioning.

Plenty of onsite parking. Sports include chess/checker iron + glass table outdoors, badminton and basketball courts, cornhole tossing, labyrinth, and 2 State Parks within minutes with beaches, kayaking, cross-country skiing, etc. Multiple downhill ski areas, hiking trails, mountain resorts are within a short driving distance.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
Not really suitable for children under 6 yrs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties or extra guests.
All guests must be fully vaccinated against covid (shots and booster) as defined by the current CDC and NIH guidelines.
For stays beyond one week, an additional cleaning fee of $75 per week may be applied if necessary as determined by the guests needs and space upkeep.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Award-winning Private Garden & Artist Retreat near nightlife, outdoors pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Award-winning Private Garden & Artist Retreat near nightlife, outdoors?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Award-winning Private Garden & Artist Retreat near nightlife, outdoors?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Award-winning Private Garden & Artist Retreat near nightlife, outdoors located?

This family-friendly Colchester guesthouse is located on the waterfront, 2 mi (3.1 km) from Niquette Bay State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sand Bar State Park and Lake Champlain Islands. Eagle Mountain Natural Area and Colchester Pond Natural Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).