This vacation home is located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Colchester Pond Natural Area and within a 10-minute drive of University of Vermont. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Colchester Pond Natural Area - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
Saint Michael's College - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
Champlain Valley Exposition - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
University of Vermont - 9 min drive - 7.6 miles
Getting around
Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 8 min drive
Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Burger King - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Casa Real - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful 3 BR Cedar Ranch Home with Awesome Master and Cooks Kitchen
The cedar shingled ranch house has been upgraded with a beautiful cook’s kitchen. The kitchen has a SS appliances, a gas stove with two ovens, two skylights, undercabinet lighting, and tile flooring. There are solatubes throughout the ceilings of the house with one that includes overhead lighting. The Master Bedroom is like your own oasis with a Canopy Bed, beautiful big walk-in cedar closet, a Master Bathroom with jacuzzi, open shower, heated towel racks, custom cabinetry with double sinks all surrounded with natural stone. The rest of the home has wood flooring throughout with a gas fireplace in the living room, a piano in the dining room for gathering after dinner for singalongs, two additional bedrooms and a large family game room for gatherings and a pullout futon that can be made into a double bed. We have overhead ceiling fans in the Master Bedroom and Den and have just installed (2) Mini splits that will provide AC on warm Vermont Days. If you prefer natural air or if it is not that hot, there are window screens located in the master closet. There is a large back deck with a privacy screen with a new 5-person hot tub and patio furniture for warm or cold nights which is a great place to relax after a long day of hiking, biking, shopping or visiting friends. .
The house shares a driveway with a spa business that sits back about 20' on the left. The people that run it are nice, respectful and very quiet.
The Seasons: If you decide to venture away from the home, VT has something for everyone to enjoy. Seasons in VT are like presents. Beautiful Fall Foliage, Apple picking & Hot Cider. Winter brings Soft, Beautiful Flakes of Snow. Christmas in VT is like a story book with sleigh rides, both downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling tours and trails, ice fishing and not to mention a beautiful Christmas Trees. Our you can stay in by the cozy fireplace with a mug of Glogg or Eggnog. Skiing and Snowboarding: We are close to Bolton Valley and Cochran ski slopes with Stowe and Jay Peak just an hour away. Spring is when everything comes alive again in VT and before you know it Summer abounds and there is boating, swimming, trout and bass fishing, 4th of July and lots of outdoor barbeques and summer parties.
The City of Burlington, the BTV or Plattsburgh Airport, Lake Champlain and the Islands are 10-15 minutes away. Montreal and gambling 1.5 hours north.
Shopping: Downtown Burlington, Montreal. There are many little eclectic shops in the area as well.
Restaurants: Windjammer, Shanty on the Shore (Seafood), Hen of the Wood, Farmhouse Tap & Grill, Leunig’s Bistro, Blue Paddle (South Hero), Spanked Puppy is very popular local bar and has good food with great Sunday brunches, The Skinny Pancake, KOTO’s Japanese Steakhouse, Mcgillicuddy’s Sports Bar and Restaurant (Colchester), Ruthcliffe Restaurant (In the Islands accessible by boat and car). You can also get some local deliveries if you prefer not to leave. (Dominos, NY Pizza, or most anything with Grub Hub or InstaCart.
Sailing: There are several sailing tours that will take you around the lake.
Pontoon Boat Rental: Can rent a kayak and pontoon in South Hero just above Sand Bar.
State Parks: Sandbar has been updated in 2024 and Grand Isle State Park is just up the road.
There is a ferry about 10 minutes north that you can take to visit Plattsburgh, NY or Ausable Chasm.
We are from Vermont and love our State and the seasons. We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy our beautiful home for your vacation as much as we do.
Renters staying for a week or more will have access to the washer and dryer in the basement.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
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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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Colchester, close to Champlain Valley Exposition, Winooski Falls Mill District, and Church Street Marketplace. You'll also find Colchester Pond Natural Area and Niquette Bay State Park within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Beautiful 3 BR Cedar Ranch Home with Awesome Master and Cooks Kitchen good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.
Does Beautiful 3 BR Cedar Ranch Home with Awesome Master and Cooks Kitchen have a hot tub?
Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV), which is 9.2 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.), which is located 27 mi away (57-minute drive).
Are there rooms with balconies at Beautiful 3 BR Cedar Ranch Home with Awesome Master and Cooks Kitchen ?
Yes, every accommodation at Beautiful 3 BR Cedar Ranch Home with Awesome Master and Cooks Kitchen comes with a deck.
Beautiful 3 BR Cedar Ranch Home with Awesome Master and Cooks Kitchen Reviews
Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dan M.
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great place to stay during the foliage season. Everything about this house was awesome, including the host.
Dan M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda A.
Sep 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location, great amenities. It is also very well stocked with kitchen and bath products. Loved our stay.
Brenda A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Ranjini R.
Nov 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Recommend Claudia’s property! It is a cozy home with lot of board games, books and a cozy living room!
We enjoyed our stay there during fall! The hot tub was super appealing but didn’t have the time to make use of it. Very close to Burlington and Essex. Good location but a little hard to locate at night m
Ranjini R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Rachael L.
Aug 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home, less privacy than expected from listing
The home inside was nice and large enough for our purposes, however we did not end up staying.
The deck pictured is not private - the house is separated from an high grass yard by a driveway that encircles the home and is shared with a spa that is "legally" not the same property, but for all intents and purposes is 10 feet from the back entrance and shares the driveway. This spa is also open 11.5 hours/day and has active customers.
The hot tub is in the photo, but not listed as a feature of the home - make sure to contact to ensure it will be on when you get there. There is no A/C currently, but it's in the works. The unfinished basement only locks from the basement, not from the main floor - basement also has separate door that leads to the outside, in front of spa.
As a group of bachelorettes, we were uncomfortable with some of the unexpected issues on this property. After conversations with VRBO and the owner (who was very responsive via VRBO messenger and texting), we received a refund from the owner and left the property.
Rachael L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Suzanne G.
Aug 14, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
I will never book with Vrbo again!
I have used Vrbo only twice to book vacation homes and both times it has not worked out, causing lots of stress and having to scramble to find a hotel. This time the host listed the property as having AC, but when we arrived, there was no AC at all. Windows were raised and fans were blowing and the house was incredibly damp and smelly. I have allergies and rely on AC this time of year. My mold allergy is particularly severe, and my husband and I could not stay there.
Suzanne G.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
jody k.
Apr 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay in Colchester
Our stay in Colchester was so comfortable. The property was exactly as advertised, and we appreciated the bagel breakfast the host kindly left for us when we arrived. Kind host. Looking forward to our next visit to Vermont!