Best View on Malletts Bay

Colchester, Vermont
$1036 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The ultimate in privacy on your own peninsula on Lake Champlain. Renovated Mid-Century Modern lake house (called the Duck Blind) with all of the amenities for your family's Vermont vacation. The house if perfectly set up for two sets of adults in the upper floor bedrooms and kids in the downstairs bunk room.

Upstairs you will find, in addition to the two bedrooms, one full and one half bath, a chefs kitchen that opens up to a screened-in porch through three retractible glass doorswith views of the boat dock, perfect for indoor/outdoor living. There's, a custom vermonter-made dining table that seats 10 comfortably, and a living area that opens onto the enormous deck with endless views of Malletts Bay and Lake Champlain. Downstairs, is a recreation area with a pool table, fireplace and couches for watching DVDs on the flatscreen TV, or playing board games on the large ottoman. The bunk room on the lower level sleeps 6.

Summer: Bring your boat as the property includes a 50' dock (with mooring whips for a boat) located in a private cove. Also included are 2 paddle boards, 4 kayaks and a canoe. Air conditioning units, in addition to the ceiling fans in the upstair bedrooms and living rooms as well as the multiple sliding glass doors will keep your group cool in the summer heat. Bring your fishing poles as our peninsula offers multiple spots for casting.

Fall: located on 7 private acres with endless views of the Lake Champlain and front row seat to the spectacular colors of the changing leaves and stunning sunsets. The paddle boards, kayaks and canoe are still accessible through mid-October although the lake starts to get chilly. The Causeway in Colchester (25 mins) is an amazing bike/hike option and multiple epic hikes are within an hour on Mount Mansfield.

Winter: when Malletts Bay freezes over there is ice skating, snow shoeing and cross country skiing just out your front door. Several major Vermont ski resorts are located within 80 minutes of the house including Smugglers Notch (50 mins); Mad River Glen (66 mins); Stowe (68 mins); Sugarbush (75 mins); and Jay Peak (80 mins). Three-zone heating and two fireplaces will keep your group cozy when it's cold outside.

Other amenities include access to an outdoor Basketball Court, located a short walk from the house, close proximity to Niquette State Park (5 mins driving) with miles of hiking trails, as well as nearby Burlington (20 mins) with its many restaurants and shops. Burlington Airport is easily accessible (20 mins) and Montreal is also a short drive (90 minutes).

POLICIES
- No smoking
- Must be at least 30 years old to book
- No events, parties and large gatherings permitted in this property.
- Pets must be approved in advance (no puppies; must be house trained; no pets allowed on the furniture; must remain on a leash outside of the property)

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  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Pool Or Billiards Table Video Games Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jamie F.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    Communication was timely. I appreciated that. The game room downstairs was fun for the kids! All the rooms were clean and comfortable!

  • Stephanie S.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    We had everything we needed and had to be the best view in Malletts Bay as advertised! Ian was terrific!

  • Becky M.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Just a beautiful place, we swam, used kayaks and paddleboards, and used the nearby basketball court and tennis court. Nice private place with so much to do!

  • Frederick C.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    Beautiful property, excellent communication from owners!

  • Cheryl G.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Beautiful sunsets, great location and clean with AC. Plenty of room for 8 adults. The 6 bunk beds were not an ideal sleeping arrangement for adults, would have preferred two additional queen size beds. Still worth the amazing view!

  • Charlie C.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    A wonderful spot! Great swimming and beautiful views.

  • Cynthia P.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    We booked this property for a 4-night stay to allow family from all over to meet up and celebrate our graduate. The home exceeded every expectation. It is well appointed for a very comfortable stay, hosting guests, and enjoying lake activities (should the weather cooperate).The location is sufficiently remote that you wouldn’t know anyone else lived nearby — so pack your tick repellent; but, you’re still close enough to be downtown Burlington in 20/25 minutes.Our hosts provided clear instructions ahead of our arrival to ensure we met each other’s expectations. They were easy to reach via the app’s messaging platform. We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience and stay. We hope to book again!

  • Heidi G.

    Submitted Dec 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    It was a stormy few days over Thanksgiving this year, but we thoroughly enjoyed sitting in front of a crackling fire at the Duck Blind! You can't beat the location and Ian is a great communicator. It was a very good experience working with him. Planning to return in the summer.

  • David G.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    Our stay here was delightful. It’s clean, secluded, and surrounded by beautiful scenery—a gem.

  • Kaleigh C.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Had an amazing time at this property which was beautiful, clean, and private. The owner was responsive and easy to work with.

  • Kay H.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    2nd visit. Loved it!!

  • Emily I.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    Ian was easy to communicate with and the property is heavenly. I’d go back in a heartbeat

  • Russell R.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Great place to kayak, enjoy the lake and explore Burlington! Very comfortable and friendly accommodations!

  • Peter B.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    We ended up wanting to hang out at the place and on the lake more often than going into Burlington. Great spot!

  • John T.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    We loved our time at this house! It’s calm, right on the water, secluded, and even comes with kayaks, paddle boards etc. Would recommend to anyone.

  • David M.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    Wonderful home, terrific location, private dock with standup paddle boards, kayaks, canoe, and swimming. 3 generations of family, all loved the 8 day vacation.

  • Kay H.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    Fantastic home right on the water. Plenty of space and gorgeous views. Already looking to when we can return!! Ian was attentive and responsive to all our questions.

  • Marvin M.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed May 28, 2024

    Great stay and great host. Highly recommend this location and the recent remodel is excellent. Views are hard to beat…

  • Josh S.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    The house is great and the location is wonderful. Tucked off a dirt road right up along the water, this spot is magical. Just a short 25 mins drive to Burlington keeps you right near the attractions. The house is clean and had everything we needed. The dock is a wonderful place to spend time in the sunshine. I have nothing but great things to say about this place. I would highly recommend it.

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