Colchester cottage rental - Sandy private beach with canoe and distant swim float. Great too for campfires
Sandy private beach with canoe and distant swim float. Great too for campfires
  • Colchester cottage rental - Sandy private beach with canoe and distant swim float. Great too for campfires
    Meadow side of house - entrance (lake is on other side)
    Master Bedroom 1 (french doors to sundeck)
  • Colchester cottage rental
    Meadow view taken from front of house (very private)
    Private stairs to water with private dock below (100% private cove)
    Lake cove (view from house)
    House in background, neighboring pond
  • Colchester cottage rental - Large screen porch overlooking the water (taken in winter)
    Bedroom 1 (interior view)
    Tennis court
  • Colchester cottage rental
    Sunset
 
Colchester cottage rental - Sandy private beach with canoe and distant swim float. Great too for campfires

Sandy private beach with canoe and distant swim float. Great too for campfires

Meadow side of house - entrance (lake is on other side)

Meadow side of house - entrance (lake is on other side)

Master Bedroom 1 (french doors to sundeck)

Master Bedroom 1 (french doors to sundeck)

Meadow view taken from front of house (very private)

Meadow view taken from front of house (very private)

Private stairs to water with private dock below (100% private cove)

Private stairs to water with private dock below (100% private cove)

Lake cove (view from house)

Lake cove (view from house)

House in background, neighboring pond

House in background, neighboring pond

Large screen porch overlooking the water (taken in winter)

Large screen porch overlooking the water (taken in winter)

Bedroom 1 (interior view)

Bedroom 1 (interior view)

Tennis court

Tennis court

Sunset

Sunset

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms
 
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Photos and Description of the Colchester vacation cottage rental
4 BR, 2 Bath, Fireplace, Open Air Screened Porch, Tennis

Classic lakehouse getaway on Mallets Bay. www.vermontlakegetaway.com Located in total seclusion, miles from nowhere, yet only 15 miles from downtown Burlington, the house is wonderfully set overlooking a private cove, in the deep woods, adjacent to a huge meadow. Trees, hiking, swimming, solace and a place to getaway from everything! The lake house is newly renovated - gut rehabbed - with 2 large all-pine master bedrooms and French doors that open on to an expansive sun deck overlooking the water. The house has an island-style kitchen open to the living room with double French doors to a large covered screened in porch. The house sits atop and looks onto a private cove in Mallets Bay (Lake Champlain). Boat dock with sandy private beaches (2). Community tennis court is included. NO TELEVISION. Great for families looking to unplug and live simple/natural.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE NOW HAVE WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM SO ALL WATER IS SAFE and POTABLE.

Hiking: The house is located a short walk from Niquette Bay State Park. Nearby there are hiking trails that extend for miles and rise up above the lake into the deep virgin woods of Vermont.

Boating: We do not currently offer any boating services but have a 50 lb. mooring off the shore for those who would be interested in bringing your own. That is adequate for a small fishing or outboard boat.

Swimming: The rental includes two beaches for use both are gradual and safe (no rocks), perfect for young children. Tots is not great swimming except from dock. Sandy beach is perfect for swimming/sandy bottom but have to walk out far to get deep.

Fishing: Great bass. For kids, perch and sunfish off of dock practically jump on the hook.

Unwinding: Sitting on the porch and playing board games or napping there is one of my favorite things to do in the world. The weather is perfect, hot days, cool nights with great breezes.

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About John Pilcher

This house was originally a camp that was built by my Grandfather's Grandfather for his oldest daughter 'Granny Tot' as a wedding present. They lived on more than 300 acres back then and ran Braeloch as a 'farm' with numerous houses that each had various functions (i.e. the 'dining house', 'camphouse rocks', and of course the 'farmhouse'). Many of those properties are still there and for the most part Braeloch has remained undeveloped and much the same as it was back in those days.

My brothers and me grew up in Los Angeles and only ever spent a week here and there at Braeloch, growing up. In 2005, our grandparents decided to dissolve the family trust that owned our portion of the property (Brealoch was originally divided amongst 3 sisters) and break it up to my father's family (passed to me and my brothers) and my two uncles and aunts (into 4 pieces). We wanted Tots and we also got an undeveloped parcel of land that we since developed (prop ID #133165).

Tots was in bad shape at the time but my brothers and me had a little bit of money and so my brother Brian, specifically, decided to completely renovate Tots and bring her back to 'like new'. Yet we went overboard in trying to retain her charm.

I (John) now live in Burlington VT and my oldest brother Steve lives just south of town. Brian and his family still live out west in the San Francisco area.

Why John Pilcher chose Colchester

Braeloch is like very few places in the world. It is secluded and offers a natural and old world charm at a time when McMansions and the omnipresence of technology and connectedness is oppressive. If you want to unplug for a week and enjoy a great week at the lake and in the woods, this house is for you. You'll love it.

What makes this cottage unique

Private beach and cove. Great swimming (from dock). Fishing. Tennis. Hiking. And you're close to one of the most amazing little cities in the nation (Burlington) and one of the most amazing big cities in the world (Montreal). What's not to love!?

3 Reviews of Property 133190 in Colchester, Vermont

Private Cove/Beach on Lake Champlain
average rating of 4.3333335 based on 3 reviews
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Private Cove/Beach on Lake Champlain
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p133190
Colchester Lake Champlain Valley
Wilder, VT
4

Adventurous Lake Getaway

  • 4 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 27, 2010
  • Stayed: Jul 2010
Beautiful view of the cove with access to beach for sunning and swimming. Open fields for dogs to run and a good wiffle ball game. Close to Burlington, shopping, good dining. Always happenings in town to take advantage of;theater, performances,etc. Public beach nearby and ice cream stands. Farm stands open for business, Peaceful sleeping in well furnished rooms; night air invigorating. Everything one needs to cook or grill a meal. Great for families,with or without children.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Private Cove/Beach on Lake Champlain
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Colchester Lake Champlain Valley
South Orange, NJ
5

Vermont vacation with pooches and kiddo

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 21, 2010
  • Stayed: Aug 2009
We vacationed at the house the last week in August 2009 and had a wonderful time. The house itself is rustic, well maintained and clean. We cooked in a bunch and the kitchen had everything one would need. The bedrooms are a nice size and the back 2 bedrooms open onto a a large deck facing the water. There is a screened in porch over looking the water which was really awesome. We ate some meals there, and relaxed there with the nice breeze that comes through. The property is great . It sits at the end of the road and although there are other houses around, they are not close and it is very private. Our dogs ran in the large field outside the house and on the private beach below and had a ball. We went to the nearby beach and Niquette State park (about 5 min away) everyday and the water was perfect for our 2 1/2 year old daughter. The location is also so convenient. Very easy to get to Burlington - enjoyed some good restaurants and the bike path, and other attractions like Ben and Jerry's and Shelbourne Farms. We will definitely be back. Would recommend this house for anyone looking for an outdoorsy private get away - especially if you have some canines in the family.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Private Cove/Beach on Lake Champlain
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Colchester Lake Champlain Valley
Carmel, New Youk
4

Vermont Vacation

  • 4 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 17, 2010
  • Stayed: Jul 2009
Had a wonderful time here. Great secluded swimming spot. Hooked our inflatable water chairs to the dock and relaxed, went kayaking ( Brought our own) and nice walks with the dogs. The dogs loved it, plenty of room for them to run. Sandy beach was very nice. 5 adults and 2 dogs, plenty of room for even a few more, if sleeping arrangements were to permit. There was a representative that stopped by and filled us in on useful information. Water temp was great. Sitting on the screened in porch for meals, coffee in morning , reading our books and board games was very nice. Very private area, yet occasional other wakers or swimmers, all friendly. Pictures pretty accurate, but real life better. Rooms were a nice size. The house was very clean. Day trip to Burlington easy. Golf courses in area nice. Bingo Parlor not too far away, very interesting., just for a fun night activity..not for heacy gambling. We ate in a lot and everything was adequate to prepare our meals.. The views of the lake were breath taking. Long stairway to the water, but worth the closeness and privacy. Looking forward to renting again in 2010.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 6/6