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The Getaway Lodge close to Swanton & St. Albans

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Property grounds
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Swanton, VT
  • St. Albans Historical Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • St. Albans Bay Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lake Champlain Islands
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Crib and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Getaway Lodge close to Swanton & St. Albans

The Getaway is your escape to northern Vermont. Short distance to ice cream shops, fishing, hiking/biking trails, golf country club, St. Albans City, and Lake Champlain boat ramps. The home's layout is divided so it's great for multiple families, kids, and your dogs with a gigantic backyard and surrounding nature border. We aim to offer our guests a five star experience so having a well kept beautiful comfortable home is important to us so you have the most memorable time.

Location:
The Getaway is right off Vermont's scenic Route 7 in between Swanton and St. Albans. Minutes to St. Albans bars, restaurants, downtown movie theater, and Walmart. 40 minutes to downtown Burlington and airport. 1.5 hours to Montreal. 1 hour to multiple Vermont ski resorts.

No matter the weather:
Warm heat during freezing winters and cold AC during the summer. Snow plowing so you don't get stuck if you plan to go ice fishing.

Home:
Multiple bedrooms are split on opposite sides of home for privacy between adults and children. 8 beds. Couch turns into queen if needed. We even have baby travel cribs. Dedicated work office for adults that need some quiet space or for a private meeting with a client for business that comes with planner board, printer, and scanner.

Master bedroom with private full bath and full closet - King bed (sleeps 2)
Two bedrooms with Queen beds (each sleeps 2)
Private Kids room with 2 twin beds with two pull twin beds (4 beds sleeps 4)
Couch pulls out to turn into another queen bed (sleeps two)
Dog bed - yes a bed for your furry pal too!

3 Large Roku TV's set in Guest Mode so you can login to your favorite streaming services. Kids room has some old school Disney VHS tapes with VCR/DVD.

Extra large couch, dining room table sits 8, and island bar to entertain guests sits 4. Outside sitting areas with fire pit and front patio to enjoy the sunsets. Cut firewood available in between trees in front of house. Pickup starter fire logs available only 5 minutes away in any grocery store in St. Albans/Swanton.

Home is also fully stocked with smoke detectors, two fire extinguishers and first aid kit
just in case you need it with a local home phone line for rescue, but hopefully you'll never need it! Home does have front security cameras. Front porch camera can be turned off during your stay with switch inside. Your safety is our priority so you can have a relaxing and most comfortable stay at The Getaway in Vermont.

Guest access:
Full access to entire house, garage, and around it. Parking available for your boat/RV up to 30ft long (you can park on right side of the garage)

Family Gatherings/Events/Private Parties:
Please REQUEST pricing for booking for more than 10 guests by messaging us FIRST. 10 guests is always the MAX for overnight, but I do allow small private parties under 25 for day events. There is an extra charge for small events. NO HOUSE PARTIES ALLOWED. If you plan to have a raging party you will find the police immediately at door steps, you will be removed without refund. Please be respectful to property and neighbors.

For Instant Booking/Pre-Check in Requirements:
Host requires guests to confirm identity showing ID through VRBO email before checking in; as is standard practice for hotels before receiving a key. Failure to do so will result in cancelled booking. It's too easy to create an account and book a private residence without any confirmation of identity. If you were renting out a half million dollar home for only a few days to a complete stranger that could walk away with damages and free expensive furniture you would also do the same basic preventative practice to prevent fraud and theft. Thanks for your understanding.

For Pet Owners:
Please pickup after your pet and clean any messes. If cleaner has to pickup outside after your pet there will be an additional $100 pet charge after you check out. If you plan to take your dog(s) for a walk around property please have them on a leash. Next door neighbor do have two small dogs they walk and do not want dogs on their property. There is no fencing but large backyard to run. If you bring pets. Please pick up after them. There are doggy bags in backyard.
You can leave in trashcan provided in garage.

For Smokers:
If you smoke or vape please only do outside the home or in the garage. There is a zero tolerance policy for inside house smoking or vaping. So if someone smokes please only do in the spaces provided (outside or garage).

Self-Check-in. You will receive an entry code on day of check-in. Host's 24-7 on call.

Our goal is to offer you a 5 Star vacation home experience. So feel confident booking it instantly!!! Summer dates book up fast.

Property manager

Steve Ambruzs
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Swanton

Swanton is home to this holiday home. Due North Vineyard and Winery and Lakehurst Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge and Woods Island State Park.
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Swanton, VT

What's nearby

  • St. Albans Historical Museum - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • St. Albans Bay - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • St. Albans Bay Park - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lake Champlain Islands - 38 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Albans Station - 10 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mill River Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Getaway Lodge close to Swanton & St. Albans pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Getaway Lodge close to Swanton & St. Albans?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Getaway Lodge close to Swanton & St. Albans?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Getaway Lodge close to Swanton & St. Albans located?

Situated in Swanton, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Veteran's Memorial Park and Swanton Town Hall. Village Green Park and Swanton Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

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

Weekend away

Home is beautiful, spacious and immaculate. So many thoughtful details. Definitely would stay here again without hesitation. Easy communication with hosts. I couldn't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luana R.

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

Family Celebration

The property was awesome. Fully equipped, with everything you ever would need. Quiet, and beautiful. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN G.

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

Cohen Brodeur

Great property, wish we had more time to enjoy it. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanesa Alves L.

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

Review

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

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

Wonderful Place

My husband and I spent two weeks at The Getaway and enjoyed so much about the property. The house was clean and comfortable, but this is much more than that. This is the best furnished rental, definitely set up with families in mind. There are baby items, games, and outdoor activities. The kitchen is better stocked than other most. Also of note is the owner’s response to concerns. We had a problem with water, and he had it addressed immediately. This is a first-rate property.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

A great week at The Getaway!

When we first arrived, the house looked small to me from the outside but WOW, the layout is amazing & fit 10 of us comfortably! Paul & Tara are great hosts. They answered my questions and quickly resolved an issue we had with the heat. The week flew by! We visited breweries, went hiking, thrift store shopping, visited Canada for a day, went to Vermont Sports Car, played board games & had a bonfire,. We had a great time with our kids and grandkids! The house was perfect for our group. We especially loved the comfy beds and spacious kitchen. with answering
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Family Christmas

The property was absolutely beautiful. From the moment you open the door you just felt like you were home. We needed a place large enough to host our family which now includes three generations that spend Christmas Eve and Christmas day together. It was absolutely perfect. If I could change anything. It would just be that we took the time to enjoy the beautiful fire pit and backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Ambruzs

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Hi I'm Paul and I've been a host for six years and want to you to have a 5 star experience at The Getaway in Vermont. I'm a Coast Guard veteran, fisherman, and home remodeler.

Why they chose this property

I love this home for it's great location to close access to Swanton and St. Albans. Easy access to lake access and rail trails. Plus it sits back far off the main road for privacy and remodeled to entertain your guests.

What makes this property unique

A large 8ft custom made kitchen island, super large backyard for dogs, and over 3000 flower bulbs planted for the spring.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests