Summer Serenity On Lake Champlain Cove! Great for water activities! Fun awaits!

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Front of the home. Deck accessible from door, stairs, and ramp.

Front of the house with large deck, grill, table, and outdoor couch

Stairway down to the lake and shared dock

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Free WiFi
Mountain view

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6 Sandy Cove, Grand Isle, VT, 05458

Lake Champlain Islands
‪1 min walk‬
Hyde Log Cabin
‪3 min drive‬
Grand Isle State Park
‪10 min drive‬
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

Brown Room

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Room

1 King Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

You will be as comfortable as you are at your own home, but you'll have the luxury of only being steps away from Lake Champlain's refreshing water.
Swim, float, splash, fish!
Spend your days on the lake with your water toys or on the grassy lawn with your yard games, take a beautiful walk around the island, or just sit back, relax, and enjoy the view! Bring your kayaks, or rent ours for a weekly fee. Paddle in our rentable paddle boat. Bring your boat, with size restrictions, or rent one at the nearby marina! Between Memorial Day and Labor Day use our shared dock to fish from or to tie up your own boat for easy access.

After a day of outdoor fun and sunshine, you'll find everything you need to prepare family meals in our fully-equipped kitchen and out on the deck with a gas grill. Enjoy family dinners on the large outside deck table where you can listen to the lake or the rustling of the leaves from our wonderful shade trees. Need a break from the sun, our large dining table inside will accommodate you also. End your fabulous days sitting around the large fire on our lakeside patio. Find constellations in the sky overhead, roast marshmallows for s'mores and share laughs and memories of the day.

When the fun of the day and the night air tucker you out, slip into our very comfortable beds. Our king and 1 queen bedroom have personalizing head and feet heights. Our other queen is a brand new mattress. The kids will love our twin beds with lighthouse decor. Two family rooms, one with a pull-out couch, can accommodate two seperate movie nights.

In the Fall we are located in the perfect area for leaf peeping, fall festivals, and amazing restaurants.

This home has been a family home for 50 years and we cater to families and their time spent together. For this reason we do not rent our home unless an adult over 27 is on site at all times and signs the rental agreement. Thank you.

We clean and disinfect all surfaces after each rental with guidelines from VRBO.

Property manager

Melanie Hagedoorn

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed by the outdoor patio only

Children under 12 must wear a personal floatation device on the docks

House must be left in broom swept order

Stay off of owners boats and out of barn

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grand Isle

Located in Grand Isle, this holiday home is on the beach. Grand Isle Art Works and Champlain Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hero's Welcome and Kids' Station Children's Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.

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Grand Isle, VT

What's nearby

Lake Champlain Islands - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Hyde Log Cabin - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Grand Isle State Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Plattsburgh, NY Ferry Dock - 28 min drive - 14.3 km
Cumberland Bay State Park - 36 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

Rouses Point Station - 34 min drive
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shore Acres Inn & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Two Heroes Grill and Tiki Bar - ‬18 min drive
‪Mooney Bay - ‬50 min drive
‪Grand Isle Ferry Dock Snackbar - ‬10 min drive
‪Kim's Snack Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Serenity On Lake Champlain Cove! Great for water activities! Fun awaits! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer Serenity On Lake Champlain Cove! Great for water activities! Fun awaits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Serenity On Lake Champlain Cove! Great for water activities! Fun awaits!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Serenity On Lake Champlain Cove! Great for water activities! Fun awaits! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Grand Isle holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Champlain Islands and Ladds Landing Marina. Knight Point State Park and Grand Isle Art Works are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor B.

14 August 2024

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

Great lakehouse

This is a great lakehouse with access right off the dock. It's a full house with plenty of bedrooms and space, beautiful westerly view for sunsets, and conveniently off Rt. 2 for easy access.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy L.

11 September 2024

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

Wonderful !!

Mel and Family were wonderful house was great the kids loved fishing off the dock playing in the yard everything was perfect for us !! Thanks again melanie and family yall are wonderful people and even my kids hope to come back 😁

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lester H.

21 July 2024

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

Family gathering

A favorite gathering for oldest member of our group

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

19 August 2023

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

Vermont vacation

Place was as described, Great view!! Great time!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

katie d.

20 September 2023

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

Great Getaway on the Lake

We attended a family wedding on Grand Isle and this home was just a few miles away from the venue. We loved the lake views and enjoyed an evening by the outdoor fireplace in the perfect fall weather.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan S.

10 July 2023

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

Lake House

We loved the house and the owners are friendly

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

18 July 2021

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

Great stay!

House is clean, well stocked, has great central air, and delivered wonderful sunsets. It was a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

27 August 2023

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

Wonderful, relaxing trip

We had such a great time at this lovely lake house! Plenty of room for 6 adults and 3 pre-teen kids. Great dock for swimming and fishing, yard for lawn games, and well equipped kitchen, plus outdoor grill, for making big summer meals. Agree with my nephew's statement "this place is great, we should come back here next year!".

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

10 October 2023

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

Family Thanksgiving

This lovely cottage was a cozy place to have our family Thanksgiving which sometimes had 10 of us for meals, but 6 staying overnight. Comfy beds, nice big dining table, and well-stocked kitchen. Beautiful view but it rained almost all weekend. Nevertheless, we had a great time and would return in future.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William T.

18 August 2020

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

Perfect lake house

We had a wonderful time at the house. The lake, the yard, the amenities—it truly is a special place. We didn’t want to leave. We are already talking about how we can’t wait to come back next summer. Communication from the owner made everything easy, too. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful spot with us!"

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anya Z.

15 July 2020

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

Peacful and Relaxing

The house has a great layout, is very well maintained, clean, and very nicely decorated. The owners live next door and they are super nice. There is plenty of space around the house to play outside. The house has a large deck with a grill, table and lounge chairs. There is a beach in front of the house with a dock which is great for swimming. We rented a canoe and it was fun to explore the lake. Grand Isle is very beautiful and there is lots to do. There are also numerous state parks not far from the house. They all are worth a vistit. Our two favorite parks are Knight Point State Park which is less than 5 minutes from the house and Niquette Bay State Park which is 20 minutes away. It was a great experience and we will try to come back.

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre E.

8 August 2021

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

Spectacular Family Setting

When we first walked in the door we knew we had hit a “home run”! The layout of the house couldn’t be more perfect with bedrooms and the bathroom on the backside of the house and the large living room and den separated by wide opening door. Babies and younger children could be put to bed early ( if willing!) and the adults could carry on through the late evening hours in the living room or on the expansive adjacent deck with its dining area and lounge chairs with no disruption to the little ones. All this can only be upstaged by the beautiful view of Lake Champlain and the western sky with its sunsets. There is plenty of space for yard game, and launching your own boats and even a pirates playhouse that occupied our children for hours! Initially we had concerns that the one bathroom for ten people just wasn’t sufficient, but with good communication ie. “Hey, I’m going to take a shower, does anyone need the bathroom first, it all worked without a hitch. There are nearby small markets that cover the basics, and two farmer’s markets held weekly in the area. We made use of a nearby marina to rent boats for most of our week which allowed us to more fully explore the lake. In conclusion, we really appreciated the care taken to provide a really clean house, comfortable beds (even some that are adjustable!) refrigerator and cupboard space that was empty and clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Wyeth S.

20 July 2020

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

Horrible experience

Our experience did not go well. We arrived and the owner and her family were still using the dock and yard. We parked in the driveway and were told we couldn't park there and had to park across the street in a field that they owned as well. We had three small children and a lot of stuff to unload. When we walked in the house there were big black ants everywhere. Then entire house is infested. There are ant traps everywhere but they were all full. We had to go to the store and buy Raid ant killer ourselves. The trash bins and recycle bins were all full from the owners who were obviously using the property right up until we arrived. Next while walking on the beach area below the yard their neighbor came out and started shooting his shotgun within 30 yards of my wife and daughter. He did this several times during our stay and we even have video of him doing so. When we asked the owner if this is common her husband replied dismissively "Welcome to Vermont!" It was as if they were annoyed we were there. The washer and dryer are locked in a garage separate from the house and we were only given access one day for the entire time we were there. They left their boats docked to the dock preventing any other boat access. The only direction given for check out was to broom sweep, which we did, assuming they had a cleaning service but they held our security deposit claiming we didn't clean the house ourselves. They provided no receipts or itemized list of damages as required by state law forcing us now to pursue legal council. Rent at your own risk!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Jaklina M.

13 October 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Overall, we had a great time and really enjoyed the lake, firepit, sunrises, and sunsets. The inside of the house looks much better in person than the pictures show. We met the owners on our last day and they were very kind. I have to be honest that it wasn't what I expected though. We checked in around 7pm and it was pitch dark outside. You have to drive down to the house on the grass because it's in front of another house/garage with no driveway. While I was trying to unload the car and figure out how to check-in, a neighbor came up to me with a flashlight in an intimidating manner. I had to initiate conversation asking if he was the owner and he said he was the neighbor. I told him we would be staying for the next few days and he said he usually knows when there are guests coming. I had to reassure him that we booked this house. Not such a welcoming experience for a girl in the pitch dark in the middle of nowhere. I was really startled. Also, while trying to figure out which door to enter in the dark, I walked up the back deck through massive spiderwebs everywhere. Once I turned on the lights, I saw the entire deck and chairs were covered in webs and big spiders. We had to spend hours cleaning it with a broom before we could use it. There were also a lot of rules for the house. There were notes on all the windows facing the lake to not touch the blinds so we couldn't enjoy the view like we wanted to while we were inside. There was another rule about only smoking by the firepit so my boyfriend had to walk in total darkness to the lake anytime he wanted to smoke instead of just going out on the deck. For the firepit, there was no wood provided next to it, so we had to walk far down to the other house to get some. Every other place I've booked, the hosts have prepped the first fire for their guests or at least provided some wood next to the firepit. Lastly, there were only bare essentials provided inside the house. 1-2 toilet paper rolls, 1 additional paper towel roll, 4 dishwasher pods, 2 towels, 3 garbage bags. The batteries were dead on the remotes, so we had to spend our own money on basics like batteries, toilet paper and dishwasher pods. I believe we were the last guests of the season, so maybe it is better prepped in the summer but it could have been a much better experience for us for the price we paid.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

17 August 2022

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

Gorgeous spot on the lake

Loved our first family vacation to Lake Champlain. The house was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William T.

24 July 2022

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

Perfect

The owners couldn't be more accommodating. The property is perfectly situated on the lake. Great breezes and stunning views. The fishing was awesome right off the dock. The house is well appointed with everything you need. There is so much to see and do within a few minutes' drive. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

20 July 2022

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

Felt just like home in this beautiful waterfront location!

Absolutely fantastic time in this beautiful lakefront home. The house had everything we needed, and was clean, comfortable, and felt just like home. The owners were super friendly and helpful. This was the perfect setting for my sisters and I to have our reunion. Vermont is beautiful, and we thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful house, the outside deck, and the firepit and chairs overlooking the water - we got to enjoy sunrises with our coffee and sunsets with our cocktails by the fire. It was PERFECT! Loved every minute and hated to leave at the end of the week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna P., Washington, DC

24 May 2022

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

A Perfect Place!

The house was perfect for a family gathering for graduation. The house is space and clean and communication with the owners was superb. The view can’t be beat. We went into the lake even though it was just 58 degrees! We saw the best sunset we have ever seen! Burlington is about a 40 minute drive but the property was so perfect we just wanted to stay and enjoy it! We are planning to return sometime when we can swim in the lake every day! Can’t go wrong with this rental!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Boris R.

18 October 2021

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

Clean and pleasant

Very clean and pleasant stay, beautiful view.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

5 September 2021

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

A PIECE OF HEAVEN!!

This place is way more than the description could ever encompass. The owners are absolutely amazing making sure you get the experience you seek. Even to the smallest details of s’mores materials waiting at your check in. Melanie and Nick were extremely accommodating and made sure every detail was discussed or provided for. The Grand Isle area was amazing. You are made to feel like a local. There’s no chain restaurants or stores. It’s all small business owners and amazing. Thank you so much for the memories!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candice C.

25 August 2021

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

Wonderful Lakefront Property

We enjoyed our stay at Sandy Cove. The home was open with plenty of room and we loved the cozy lake house decor! The yard outside the home had beautiful lake views, a spacious porch, large outdoor fireplace, and kids play area. We enjoyed food cooked on the grill and in the fire! There was space for lawn games. We also enjoyed plenty of swimming, floating on our tubes, and fishing. There are some clam shells and seaweed, so be sure to wear water shoes!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne S.

25 July 2021

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

Very clean with beautiful sunsets

Very clean upon arrival, the house is more beautiful in person. We had a great week, thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael c., Chicopee

24 June 2021

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

Fantastic property and location on the lake. Accommodations are the best anywhere I have stayed.

Must rent!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

dave a.

20 May 2021

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

great stay

owners were great, lots of beds for large groups, nice fire pit, good dock for boats

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brady S.

16 October 2020

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

Beautiful Place To Get Away

House was clean upon arrival. Gorgeous view of Lake Champlain. Plenty to do in the area. Would visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Hagedoorn

We are full time Jersey residents, but love our summers on Lake Champlain. We are two brothers, their wives and children. The brothers have been coming here for over 50 years. We also love seeing families like ours enjoy being together in our home. While we rent out our main home, we stay in our secondary structure we like to call, The Barn. This has allowed us the blessing of meeting renters and becoming friends. We have some great families who have been coming every year since we began renting.

Why they chose this property

Our family has enjoyed this beautiful, special spot on Lake Champlain for over 50 years. We are sure your family will love it too. Fun and sun during the day and peaceful beautiful sunsets at night. Spend your days reading, relaxing, playing in the water, boating or playing yard games. In the evening you can relax and view the sunset and then gather around the campfire for some s'mores and laughter. "The Gut" is the most beautiful spot on lake Champlain!

What makes this property unique

Large yard for games, Swim area, Shared Dock, Amazing Sunsets!! Our home is big enough for making large family memories and small enough for the rest you need.

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Blue Room

Brown Room

Den

Master Room

Twin Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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About this property