Extraordinary Victorian home on Lake Champlain - NEW TO VRBO!

Truly one-of-a-kind lakeside estate with spectacular gazebo, large porch and fire pit area overlooking 500’ of private lakefront with stunning lake, mountain and sunset views. Sprawling lawn for all sorts of activities. Conveniently located yet private. Ideal for adults or families with older children seeking outdoor adventures (walking/biking trails and kayak right from the property) , relaxation, or both! Please note the property isn't suitable for children under 12.

This renovated 1874 Victorian, which also serves as a wedding venue, has ten foot pocket doors separating the three large living areas, allow for openness or privacy. A curved staircase leads to the three upstairs bedrooms (all of which have lake views, 2 have A/C) and a bathroom which features the original claw foot bathtub with shower. Another half-bath is located in one of the bedrooms as well as a downstairs half-bath with washer and dryer.

The sunny kitchen has a refrigerator, dishwasher, electric stove, and a large microwave. The main living room (there are 3) overlooks Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks through a huge bay window. The second room has Roku TV, comfy couch and A/C. The third room has Roku TV, couch and chair, and is also a perfect place to hide away with a good book or catch up on work. Broadband WiFi is included.

Sip your morning coffee, enjoy cold drinks and hors d’oeuvres in the afternoon, lounge, read a favorite book or watch some of our local wildlife on the spacious front porch. Bald eagles often visit the enormous cottonwood tree that is the namesake of the property! Sprawling lawns and plenty of shade are perfect for all sorts of activities and games.

Experience lakeside dining in the gorgeous open-air gazebo, complete with views of spectacular sunsets over the Adirondack Mts. and the twinkling lights of nearby towns reflecting off the lake. Later in the evening, gather around the fire pit and settle into the Adirondack chairs.

A sloping path leads to 500 ft. of private beachfront with shallow water that makes it perfect for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing in the summer and ice fishing and ice skating in the winter. Paddle south and under the beautiful new Champlain Bridge or across the lake to visit the forts at Crown Point, NY. In winter, snowshoe or X-country ski the forts' trails, which offer spectacular views up the lake. If you don’t have your own kayaks, snowshoes or X-country skis, you can rent them nearby. Or just pull up a chair and sit on the shore...listening to the lapping waves and watching as boats float by is the best way we know of to let go of all your stresses. The best part is, we have no immediate neighbors, so the shoreline is completely private. You may never want to leave! (but if you do, read about all there is to do below)

CONVENIENT LOCATION!
Located on a main road yet extremely private, the property is centrally located to all sorts of activities. It’s 45 minutes from Burlington, 20 minutes from Middlebury and Vergennes, and an hour from Lake Placid, NY.

Across the road is a family-style restaurant and the Chimney Point State Historic Site, and just 1 ½ miles away are a full-service general store/deli, an ice cream stand/snack bar, and a VT products gift shop with a mini golf course. Just a few steps away is the new Lake Champlain Bridge with breathtaking views up and down the lake. It has a pedestrian walkway that is lit at night for evening strolls and at a ½ mile long, it’s perfect for a morning run or bike ride to explore the Crown Point State Historic Site and Memorial Lighthouse on the NY side.

Bring your bike, we are located on the National Scenic Byway, a favorite route of cyclists in both VT and NY. If you have a boat, there is a public boat launch across the road and a marina just ¼ mile away, and we have plenty of room for your trailer.

Hike nearby Snake Mountain for spectacular views of the valley, or take a short drive into the Green Mountains or the Adirondacks for other unforgettable trails. For the ultimate thrill, VT Skydiving Adventures is just a couple of minutes away.

It's just a short drive to golfing, shopping, exceptional dining, antiquing, farmer's markets, wineries, breweries, museums and historic sites, horseback riding, lake cruises and so much more!

In winter, beautiful snowshoe and x-country ski trails are just across the bridge at the Crown Point State Historic Site. Rikert Cross-Country Ski Center is 45 min. away. We're centrally located to several major ski areas, too. Killington, Pico, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Middlebury College Snow Bowl, Bolton Valley, Stowe, and Whiteface in NY are all 45 min. - 1.5 hours away.

Also of note is that while the house is close to a main road, it is surprisingly private.

REVIEWS
While we're new to VRBO - and subsequently don't have many reviews here yet - we aren't new to hosting! We have all 5-star ratings on another popular platform, and are happy to share them with you by request.