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Lake Champlain/Maquam Bay Cottage - Water Access!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Escape to Maquam Bay Cottage on the shores of Lake Champlain. Enjoy a lake front retreat in Vermont, where you can unwind with campfires, relax in Adirondack chairs overlooking the bay and take advantage of a private ramp for easy access to the lake. This cozy cottage provides everything you need with comfortable furnishings, well-equipped kitchen and high speed wifi internet service.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41120 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Champlain/Maquam Bay Cottage - Water Access!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has a garden and gas grills. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Swanton cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,120 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: $20/day pet fee applies (covers up to 2 pets)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: All ages allowed

Events

No events allowed

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

New Champlain Maquam W Ramp
NEW! Lake Champlain/Maquam Bay Cottage w/Boat Ramp!
New! Lake Champlain/maquam Bay Cottage W/ramp! Cottage
New! Lake Champlain/maquam Bay Cottage W/ramp! Swanton
New! Lake Champlain/maquam Bay Cottage W/ramp! Cottage Swanton
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About the area

Map
Swanton, VT

What's nearby

  • Swanton Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Vermont - 39 min drive - 75.7 km
  • Church Street Marketplace - 43 min drive - 75.4 km
  • Smugglers Notch - 49 min drive - 72.1 km
  • Smugglers' Notch Ski Area - 54 min drive - 78.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Albans Station - 14 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Irons & Ale - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Green Mountain Bistro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Champlain/Maquam Bay Cottage - Water Access! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Lake Champlain/Maquam Bay Cottage - Water Access!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Champlain/Maquam Bay Cottage - Water Access!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Champlain/Maquam Bay Cottage - Water Access!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Champlain/Maquam Bay Cottage - Water Access! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Swanton Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Marble Mill Park and Goose Point Park. Lamoille Valley Rail Trail and Village Green Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Lake Champlain/Maquam Bay Cottage - Water Access! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim lucier L.

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

Great vacation

Great sunsets nice place for family and friends and pets. Close to everything stores places to eat.my family and I had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Home Base

A relaxing place, great location to travel from, Ausable Chasm NY, Burlington, Montreal, Etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan O.

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

Lake Champlain Paridise

Lovely cottage for relaxing and enjoying the sunsets. Close to town restaurants and shops. We took a scenic drive across the channel islands. Recommend Snow Farm Winery for tastings and weekly seasonal concerts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Total Eclipse

What a fabulous place to watch the celestial event of the year! Plenty of room for two people. Very clean. Right on the water. So relaxing. Friendly neighbors. And a front row seat with no distractions for the eclipse. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Beautiful spot & house

This is a small, tidy home right on the Bay. Bedrooms are a good size for a vacation home & the bunk house is perfect for a bit of privacy! Tastefully decorated with comfortable furniture & spaces. Loved having necessities covered to reduce what you need to bring. Communication with the VRBO agent was continuous so it added peace of mind. Neighbors were quiet & friendly. It was perfect for a home base to explore the area. If we're ever in that neck of the woods again, we'd stay there in a minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lorrie M., Barre, VT

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The sunsets have it!

The best thing about this cottage was the view, the sunsets didn't disappoint and the yard has many places to sit and enjoy the view. The bedrooms inside are quite small, only a foot on each side of the king bed, but it was worth it as the bed was very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The fenced in yard is great for big dogs, but small dogs can sneak under if they wanted to in a few areas. The location is wonderful and the beach is swimmable. The property management company was great. With some newer furniture in the living room it could be a total gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sara L.

Most disappointing experience. First vacation in 8 years, gift for my birthday. And we were met with up bed wasn’t washed. You could see the wrinkles where two people had laid. Stains, hair and dirt in bed. So gross. Decided to spend night on sleeper couch which left us sore, wasn’t comfortable at all. Shortly after midnight the dogs started to get bothered by something, scratch and biting in the air. My husband went to kitchen to find it infested with flying ants, all over. On our stuff, on ourselves and the dogs. So since we couldn’t sleep anyways we decided to pack our stuff and leave at 3:30 in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, yard, and lake are beautiful! The house is very clean and met our needs perfectly. We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

April C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

No Cooling and dirty

I want to say that the place physically matched the description and the backyard and lake view are stunning. That being said, there was no cooling in the home and so the temp outside was equivalent to inside. Also, while it said there were linens provided the master bed did not have linens and when I talked to the property manager after what was a long day little could be done to fix the issue. On top of that, the blankets on the bunk beds were covered in dog hair as was most of the house. The fridge and freezer would not stay cold unless cranked up to the highest setting. It was very clear that spot cleaning was done and not much else. There were so many bugs in the home that my kids could not sleep in the room with the bunks. Under the shower mat was filthy… All of this caused me to pack up my family and leave for another establishment as the dirt and bugs in the home and lack of transparency about the lack of cooling on a 90degree day was enough… I have pictures of the bugs on the kids beds and filth all over the home… When I tried to discuss the cooling with the propert manager she blew it off saying cooling wasn’t common in VT. Interesting how I saw plenty of window units. Even if there was cooling, the dirt was bugs was too much for me. We literally only stayed one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Fall getaway

Unfortunately it rained and ruined the opportunity for a lakeside fire. Had a great exploring the islands.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

We hit a few bumps in the road upon arrival, but the stay was great!

Beautiful sunsets. Great place for dogs to run, walk and swim. Has all the amenities you would need. Quiet and friendly neighbors. Would I go back? Yes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

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

Exactly What We Needed - Relaxing Vacation on the Lake!

Wonderful week at this cute cottage on the lake. The views are absolutely wonderful and we enjoyed mornings outside with coffee listening to the waves and evenings with a fire watching the sunset. Quiet location, close to town (Swanson is small with nothing to do), great close supermarket. Close to the Champlain Islands (North and South Hero for bike rides, winery, boating) and St.Albans (charming town with shops and dining). Burlington is a little farther but didn’t stop us from the 45 min drive. Kids enjoyed staying in the bunk house! The house could use a more thorough clean and some minor attention to detail (broken outdoor hose, lighting, dog poop in yard, some more door mats by doors for wet feet) but overall a lovely stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Maquam Shore Stay

It was an extremely hot and humid week. Property does not have air conditioning which made it unbearable at times. Property lists a gas firepit but did not have one. One neighbor not a fan of dogs even though the property allows them. Property provides amazing sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jane S.

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

Great lake stay!

The cottage is very clean, with lovely amenities such as a kayak and lovely fenced yard! Well set up kitchen and a plus having a washer and dryer. I recommend water shoes as the first few feet into the water are rocky and there are sharp shells. Also, note there is no air conditioner, but multiple ceiling fans keep it cool. Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Laid back vacation

The property is beautiful! The location and peacefulness were just what I was looking for! I loved that it was pet friendly…my dog loved the fenced in yard! We did see many of the local attractions and traveled to Burlington…all very beautiful! The house was equipped great for the nights we stayed in to cook dinner. The bunk house was a pleasant surprise as i didn’t remember seeing it in the original vrbo listing! My only critique of the home is that it does need some sort if AC…the weather was very hot and humid and it was very hard to find relief, especially at night, even with the windows open. Perhaps some sort of standing AC unit would probably cool the entire place. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruna M., Montréal Quebec canada

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

Sunset is awesome

Vermont is spectacular in autumn . This cottage is confortable, clean . Don’t hesitate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Wonderful property

I thoroughly enjoyed my extended stay at Maquam cottage! The property was as described; both the yard and the interior were larger than I expected. The kitchen was well-appointed, the furniture comfortable for woman and beast. My dog adored the yard and made friends with the neighbors, and my friend and I were both able to work remotely from the cabin during our stay. I sincerely hope to return next year!
Stayed 22 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Penny B.

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

Maquam Shore

Perfect setting and location. Enjoyed it so much that I have already booked it for next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Great lakeside place to relax and unwind!

Spotlessly clean and amazingly well equiped! The kitchen had everything imaginable. Comfortabbe beds, comfortable living area. Quiet neighborhood, and the cool breeze from the lake... everything we hoped for. Three easy miles to the supermarket.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W.

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

Repeat

We were glad to return
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

wonderful, quiet, relaxing stay. Beautiful sunsets and everything available in kitchen to make a meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sylienne C., MASSACHUSETTS

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

Vermont stay

The cottage was nice and Evan and Valerie were very responsive. The cottage is right on the lake but not much to do around the area of Swanton.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

June stay 23

Great place -beautiful setting
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

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

Maquam

Comfortable and beautiful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

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

june get away

just as described. clean, quiet and the view was awesome. we enjoyed being able to bring our pups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023