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Gone Fishing! Is Pet Friendly!

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7100 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

South Hero, VT

Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery
‪10 min drive‬
Grand Isle State Park
‪12 min drive‬
Plattsburgh, NY Ferry Dock
‪28 min drive‬
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Gone Fishing! Is Pet Friendly!

This authentic Vermont lakeside camp is a rustic home with a warm interior featuring exposed wooden beams, custom furnishings, and large picture windows. Single, large ac unit cools the whole house! Awesome views of the lake, great family gathering areas in the house and out on the large deck with BBQ grill. Direct lake frontage with dock makes this a great spot for fishermen and families alike. Large front lawn, great for games with your dog, or just hanging out.
We are now on a municipal water supply!
Bring your own kayaks, paddleboards, ski boats, whatever you've got. This is a great family place. Sorry, no fire pit or outdoor fires.
Guests should take care that the railing on the upper bedroom level may not be suitable for small children. Thank you!
This is a shared driveway. Please do not block neighbors access. Very narrow driveway with no turnaround for trailers. You may have to disconnect and manually spin!
Now on town water supply!
Late season lake levels may be low.
Primary guest or renter is over the age of 24. Property owner requirement.
No Parties, this is a neighborhood, family homes, and folks just taking it easy for the Summer.
Sorry, no campfires permitted here due to neighbor request.
One dog only, unless otherwise agreed upon. You must clean up after your pet as well.
After 10pm , please keep noise down for the neighbors. This is required.

Property manager

Charles Mackin, Islands Only Vacation Rentals

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

South Hero

Located in South Hero, this cottage is on a lake. Champlain Centre and North Avenue Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sand Bar State Park and Grand Isle State Park. Hero's Welcome and Kids' Station Children's Museum are also worth visiting.

South Hero, VT

What's nearby

Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Grand Isle State Park - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
Plattsburgh, NY Ferry Dock - 28 min drive - 11.6 km
University of Vermont - 32 min drive - 35.8 km
State University of New York-Plattsburgh - 42 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 29 min drive
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Two Heroes Brewing - ‬5 min drive
‪Seb's Snack Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪McKee's Island Pub & Pizza - ‬5 min drive
‪Blue Paddle Bistro - ‬17 min walk
‪Wally's Place - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gone Fishing! Is Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Gone Fishing! Is Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gone Fishing! Is Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gone Fishing! Is Pet Friendly! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Champlain Islands and South Hero Bicentennial Museum. Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery and Sand Bar State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

23 July 2025

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

Wonderful, relaxing stay

The views are amazing. Neighbors are quiet but very nice. The house is very comfortable. We'll definitely be coming back.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

6 July 2025

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

Vacation cabin

Our family loved the cabin on the Lake! Lots of natural light and views of the water. Open concept worked well with our family. Hoping to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ember P.

16 June 2025

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

Happy Weekend

This a such beautiful camp with family history. The views incredible, we watched the sunset each night. The neighbors were wonderful. Our dogs had so much fun playing with their new friends. Launching the boat for the LCI couldn’t have been easier every day!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale R.

2 August 2024

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

Perfect spot!

The cottage was clean and neat having everything we needed for our 10 day stay. Location allowed us to ride our bikes easily to the bike ferry, walk to town for dinner and fish from the dock at dusk. Very responsive property manager made this the perfect place for a Vermont getaway!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris A.

27 September 2024

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

Great place to enjoy the lake

Nice cabin for fisherman to gain access to Champlain. Clean with all needed amenities. Driveway is challenging for those bringing boats.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

sylvia h.

27 July 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication

vacation property

We were very disappointed with the property. Would not stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

22 August 2023

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves despite bad weather all week. The property is as described. The view was lovely and we appreciated how quiet the neighborhood was. We cooked most of our meals. The kitchen was well-stocked in terms of dishes, cutlery, pots & pans. The only potential issue is that the stairs to the 2nd floor bedrooms are very steep, as others have noted, and our dog wasn’t able to climb them. Other than that, the place was very comfortable and it was great to get away.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion Porter R.

2 July 2024

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

Hidden gem

South hero and Grand Isle in general is a hidden gem. It’s a beautiful farmland, speckled with all the supplies you might need for a lovely time. The house itself is a really cool craftsman throwback to the 60s. There are pictures up of how the owners constructed the building and they did a fantastic job. The location on Keeler Bay is really great because Lake Champlain can be pretty moody and directly reflects my new changes in the weather. Keeler Bay provides a little protection from that and we had a great time on our kayak and standup paddleboard and caught a bunch of little tiny fish right off the dock. The house accommodated our family of four well and we could have also included another small family of maybe three, as long as one pair of adults don’t mind sleeping separately on bunk beds. The kitchen provided everything we needed to cook most meals. I would recommend bringing your own sauces, condiments, olive oil, and like. All in all we had a great time and it was easy to be there and enjoy the lake in the country atmosphere. Thank you, Gone fishing!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

3 July 2023

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

We enjoyed our stay

We were a family group of 6 adults and one dog. We fit well in the house, although one couple had to sleep in the twin bunk room. As stated on the website, the stairs to the upper floor and rail along the hall there could be a danger to small children (could potentially fall if they climbed under the rail). We were happy to find that the house has a half bath upstairs and a full bath downstairs (website said one bath at the time). House has a camp feel -- not luxurious, but very homey and comfortable. Air-conditioning was much appreciated. The panel of windows that provides a super view allows the sun to heat up the house in the afternoon. We also used the heaters during one cold and rainy day. Lovely location. In a neighborhood, so this isn't a party place, which suited us. No campfires allowed. The dirt road made for some nice dog walks with only a rare car passing The shore was weedy and pretty shallow, but we were easily able to secure our 17 foot fishing boat at the end of the dock. Much fun kayaking and fishing and even some wetsuit snorkeling. The birdwatching at the marsh close by was amazing. The house had a large selection of indoor games and puzzles for rainy days. All in all, a great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanette y.

19 October 2024

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

Wife

Beautiful lake View location in a quiet neighborhood. Loved we could bring the dog

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alain R.

10 September 2024

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

Très bel emplacement.

Site magnifique sur le bord du lac Champlain.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

20 August 2022

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

Great place to get away and relax

No surprises, exactly as listed. Very quiet, very clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

1 August 2022

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

We enjoyed a wonderful week on the lake to celebrate my son’s wedding.

The house was perfect, just as pictured and described. Beautiful spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark b. B.

21 July 2022

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

Gone Fishing

Cozy with a great view of the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 July 2022

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

Lake Life Memories!

We were very pleased with the accommodations. Unbeatable lake view out the big wall of windows. All the cooking essentials we needed especially the gas grill! Tons of yard games and board games. Bring your own rafts and kayaks- not great swimming but space to sit your chairs in the water and dock is perfect for fishing. We recommend water shoes for the rocky shore. We spent lots of time floating! I would not recommend this place for small children. Our older kids were completely thrilled with the triple decker bunks! Super space for the seven of us. Nice to have two toilets, full size shower and three bathroom sinks! Comfortable, quiet and welcoming.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

10 June 2022

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

Champlain Island House

We very much enjoyed our stay on the property. The kids enjoyed the three bunk beds in the one bedroom, including the very top one which looks out a glass window over the hallway above the bedroom door. The bedrooms are small, but were sufficient for our needs. The property was only a couple of miles from the beautiful Island Line bicycle trail to Burlington which we rode one day. We also took the ferry across to New York and visited Ausable Chasm from the house. The house has a good view of the lake from the living room. We watched a fisherman in a boat catch a large bass from just off the dock behind the house. The kitchen had no dishwasher, but otherwise had sufficient cookware, place settings, and utensils for preparing meals. We would stay here again, if returning to the area.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Frances H.

15 July 2021

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

Comfortable and rustic lake welcome retreat with great sunset view.

We loved our stay as a family reunion and found a bit dated but charming and roomy lakeside property as welcoming with many thoughtful touches and comfortable furniture. The AC was effective, but was difficult to cool the place down without the obligatory fans to try to cool heating from afternoon sun beaming in from the architecturally stunning glass windows that on the down side leave no shades to keep out the sun. The place otherwise had great amenities for a family hanging out. The host was responsive and promised to look into fixing a brief leak when a storm rolled by from the roof. Otherwise, I absolutely love this place, and our stay. My suggestion to make this place better 1. Better shades and fix some screens 2. Of course fixi a leaky roof or window casing.

10/10 Excellent

MS7, Providence, RI

31 May 2021

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

Quintessential Lakeside House

Exactly what we’re looking for and needed for our long weekend! The house is charming and clean and we loved sitting out on the porch for cocktails. Also enjoyed exploring the local state parks.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Gone Fishing! Is Pet Friendly!

Property manager

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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Ellen A.

Wonderful, relaxing stay

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10/10 Excellent

Ember P.

Happy Weekend

Ember P.

10/10 Excellent

Dale R.

Perfect spot!

Dale R.

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Chris A.

Great place to enjoy the lake

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4/10 Poor

sylvia h.

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Enjoyed our stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Marion Porter R.

Hidden gem

Marion Porter R.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

We enjoyed our stay

Margaret G.

10/10 Excellent