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Built in 1930, Blue Camp is one of the few remaining original Vermont Camps

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6113.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Colchester, VT
  • Church Street Marketplace
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Vermont
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Built in 1930, Blue Camp is one of the few remaining original Vermont Camps

Relive those lazy days of yesteryear by the lake! This cozy 3-bedroom 1-bath seasonal camp on Malletts Bay holds all the charm and character of days gone by while including the comforts of home. Relax and watch the boats go by from the screened-in porch or take a dip in the lake off the private raft. The raft is also perfect for fishing or sunning. Blue Camp can sleep up to 8 (counting the sofa sleeper), although some guests enjoy sleeping on the screened porch for more of an outdoor experience. Limited dock space and mooring can be made available for access to your boat upon request when booking and when water levels are not too high. Fully equipped kitchen, dining area and living room with wood-stove for those cool nights. Quiet location is on a dead end dirt road within walking distance from the general store. For lakeside or Church Street dining, Burlington is accessible by bike (30-45 min on the community bike path), boat, or automobile (15 min). For the more adventurous, several zip lines are within 90 minutes and various restaurants are available on the NY side of Lake Champlain which can be crossed with your boat or by ferry. Bikes (4), kayaks (2), and paddle board are available for use. Other attractions include hiking trails, mountain climbing, museums, wineries, cruises on Lake Champlain, drive-in movie theatre, and more.

Property manager

John
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
OWNER DOES NOT HOST OR CONTROL GUEST EVENTS.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Prior approval from owner required when booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed under any roofed area of camp.
Swim and bike at own risk. No lifeguard on duty. Wear life jackets and helmets as appropriate for watercraft or bicycles.
As part of your post-stay inspection, verify boats, bicycles, in safe condition, confirm smoke detectors are functioning and windows and doors locked.
Linens and towels used must be washed, dried, folded and returned to room dresser drawers in respective rooms prior to departure.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: OWNER DOES NOT HOST OR CONTROL GUEST EVENTS.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colchester

Located on the waterfront, this cabin is in Malletts Bay, a neighbourhood in Colchester. Auer Family Boathouse and Ethan Allen Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Colchester Pond Natural Area and Indian Brook Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sunset Drive-In Theater and Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Colchester, VT

What's nearby

  • Church Street Marketplace - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Lake Champlain Ferry - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • University of Vermont - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • University of Vermont Medical Center - 14 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Burlington Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McGillicuddy's on the Green - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Built in 1930, Blue Camp is one of the few remaining original Vermont Camps pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Built in 1930, Blue Camp is one of the few remaining original Vermont Camps?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Built in 1930, Blue Camp is one of the few remaining original Vermont Camps?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Built in 1930, Blue Camp is one of the few remaining original Vermont Camps located?

This family-friendly Colchester cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sunset Drive-In Theater and Airport Park. Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park and Beverage Warehouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
The property was amazing and the decor made it feel very homey. Its location is in proximity to a lot businesses and recreational chances. Thank you for an amazing stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great place, felt like living in an episode of the Waltons. A bit dusty and cobwebby in the best way. It would be nice if the bedroom walls were extended to the roof.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake house Haven
Cozy & rustic lake house with amazing views & access to the lake! Great location to enjoy downtown Burlington, accessing great hiking trails & Stowe, VT within an hour. Host super responsive& helpful. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place!
We had a great stay in the blue house. John was a great host and the location was perfect. Even when we had rain sitting on the screened in deck was so relaxing. Def will come back and recommend to anyone looking!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Treasure
The blue cabin was a wonderful little retreat nestled right on Lake Champlain. The views were spectacular, the cabin was spotless and also has every amenity you could possibly think of, and then some! Communication with the renter was quick and easy and seamless. A total 10/10 experience. I would totally recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing host amazing stay
I can’t say better things about my stay at the Blue Camp. My mom and I had a mother daughter trip here in late September. it’s absolutely picturesque and so so cozy. John is a wonderful human and host. There is an uncles number of things to do, and I really enjoyed riding the bikes on the property to the nearby islands. You will have the coziest beast time here. Already looking forward to coming back in the summer with friends and getting in the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Camp - Wonderful place as advertised
Sometimes these places sound too good to be true. Not the case here, perfect place for a quiet getaway, explore the beautiful Burlington area, including the lake. You can hike, bike, kayak or just chill in the serenity of the amazing screen porch. Everything you need is right there. The hosts do a wonderful job with the place. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Beautiful property and surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kari F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting to enjoy with a family
Very quaint with room for children to Play and run. Had over family for the evening and a grandchild or two to play during the day. Tiny kitchen but adequate for meal prep as long as you don’t get too fancy. Quite a few dust bunnies but not really worrisome unclean. Hope to stay again. Would be lovely in winter, too if winterized .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, great location!
Nice place, great view, good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Marcey C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Fabulous Porch View @ Blue Camp
We enjoyed Blue Camp's porch view of Mallets Bay, especially the sunrise views and watching the boats on the bay. It's in a quiet neighborhood and is well located for easy drives to the islands or mountains for hiking or Burlington for dining and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Original Preserved Lakehouse
The house is a classic older lakehouse. The location is great - in a quiet area but accessible to Burlington with a short easy drive. There is no dock or outdoor patio but there is a lovely front lawn going down to the lake where you can put out lawn furniture if you want to sit out by the lake. The front screened porch is large and the view is beautiful. It could use a few upgrades to the mattresses and furniture but overall for the money it is a wonderful place for a quiet getaway with access to natural beauty and proximity to Burlington for shopping and restaurants. We would definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
This cabin was truly the perfect getaway. The decor is lovely, the rooms are quaint, and the area is gorgeous. The biggest highlight is the porch facing the lake with the rocking chairs - you want to spend all day there. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
What a cool old cabin! John was always responsive leading up to our stay and very kindly had the heater on for us since it was pretty cold and we arrived a few hours later than we planned due to a storm. Hope to come back again and for a longer stay to spend more time in the area and on the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place - wonderful host!
Very nice residential neighborhood with an excellent host. Rooms are all Open at ceiling - just a note if you have restless sleepers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

prudence p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect week on the bay
We loved John’s cabin. Well equipped with everything we could need plus so much more. The location on the bay was perfect and our dogs loved the property. John was very thoughtful and prepared the rental for our arrival; when we arrived the fire was going the lights were on and music was playing. Our only regret was that we didn’t make it to the basement until the last day; don’t miss out on the fun like we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer kick off
Our family had a fabulous time at the cottage. We were celebrating our sons 2023 UVM graduation. We enjoyed the convenience of the Lakehouse, being outside of the busy city of Burlington. It was a great transition from college to summer time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige S., Charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Camp was great!
My boyfriend and I stayed at Blue Camp for 3 nights and we truly enjoyed our stay. The view of Lake Champlain was gorgeous! The screened porch was perfect to enjoy coffee in the mornings. The cabin has all the amenities you wouldn't, including washer/dryer and kitchen appliances. John was very pleasant, responsive, and helpful. Wonderful person to rent from. Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katy C., Ocean City, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful lake retreat in well-stocked rustic rental, pet friendly, close to Burlington...
The gorgeous view from the large, lovely screened in porch above the lake was where we spent the majority of our time. Also enjoyed the two-person kayaks to venture out on the lake, swimming (with our dog), and the four bicycles to explore the nearby bike paths and the surrounding area. If you enjoy biking, take the ride to Burlington; it's a great way to spend a day. The accommodations are somewhat rustic, but everything is in good working order and convenient to stores and restaurants and Burlington, less than 15 minutes by car. We had a very enjoyable, relaxing stay enjoying the outdoors in this great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and well equipped.
Awesome. It should be noted that the bedrooms do not have ceilings so there is not sound privacy between the bedrooms. Otherwise it is a charming old fashioned lake-house with everything you need. Loved it. Beautiful view and a great porch!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

Perfect Vacation
We really enjoyed our stay at Blue Camp even with some drizzle and clouds for a couple of the days. The cabin is a perfect rustic lakeside retreat. John makes sure everything is taken care of and is readily available for any needs or information. Having the bikes, kayaks, and paddle board make it even better and we took advantage of all. The whole area is absolutely beautiful and such a quick trip to Burlington. My only regret is that we could not stay longer-Blue Camp is definitely a do again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

jen r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Explore Vermont/ UVM
I traveled to Vermont with my 17-year-old son mostly to look at university of Vermont but also just to enjoy being back in Vermont. I lived in Vermont for a few years 25 years ago. This was absolutely the perfect place for a visit. The screened in porch is amazing and the view of Malletts Bay so wonderful. We lucked out beautiful weather, but I think I would enjoy staying in this little cabin just as much with thunderstorms and snow storms using the woodstove and being cozy playing games. John is so friendly and helpful in every aspect. This is a charming place in a wonderful location and I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jutta m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Camp that had it all!
What a wonderful, well taken care of place for relaxation and recreation! So well equipped with anything you would ever want or need, even Canoes and Bicycles, lounge chairs and ping pong table, etc. Gorgeous view onto the water, from the beautiful and very large screened in porch, with enough privacy to feel comfortable! John, the owner, was quickly available when needed, helpful and friendly! All was so nicely organized and clean. Would definitely come back again! Great location too, close to many good walking paths, restaurants and stores, even a Drive In Movie Theater. Thank you, John, for making this unique camp available to all those who need “some time away from it all” and a “home away from home”!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Location of the property was great. There was a lot of geese feces in the backyard. We weren’t really able to use the backyard. We were asked to launder the linens before we left, but the dryer did not work it heated up, but the drum was not moving. So we had to take the linens and towels off property to get them cleaned. The previous tenants probably didn’t do a decent job of cleaning it up and we made sure it was spotless, even cleaner than when we arrived before we left for the next tenants. All and all great location. Great property, would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray K., Chandler, Az.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility by the water
Location was paramount in our visit. We went to Stowe fall Festival one day. Next went to Adirondack mountains in New York the next day. Then to White mountains in New Hampshire the following day. Numerous visits to locations in Vermont. Lake Champlain holds many picture opportunities. The fall colors were the best we have ever seen and they were everywhere. Can't wait to return. John was a very gracious host and his home had all the basics and more. The screened in porch was restful for tea and snacks in the morning and evening. Thank you, John
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

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