You'll make great memories here . . . The cottage is the perfect place for friends and family to gather as well as a great spot for writers, artists, scholars, and business travelers to work in peace and quiet. Public boat dock and launch are a short walk down the lane. Good lake swimming beach, hiking, and biking nearby. Fun area to explore - good food, music, wineries, and natural beauty galore! Burlington and the airport are just 15 minutes away.
Property manager
Amy and Greg
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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Please read the House Manual carefully upon arrival. This is a quiet neighborhood. No parties, pets, or smoking.
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Milton
Located in Milton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Champlain Mill and Winooski Falls Mill District are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Church Street Marketplace and Essex Outlets. Travelling with kids? Consider Beverage Warehouse and Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Milton, VT
What's nearby
University of Vermont - 15 min drive - 17.8 km
University of Vermont Medical Center - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
Church Street Marketplace - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
Lake Champlain Ferry - 19 min drive - 22.3 km
Waterfront Park - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
Getting around
Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 18 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Lucky Wok - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 20 min drive
McGillicuddy's on the Green - 12 min drive
The Village Scoop - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fun and Relaxation at The River Cottage! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Fun and Relaxation at The River Cottage!?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Fun and Relaxation at The River Cottage!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fun and Relaxation at The River Cottage! located?
This family-friendly Milton holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Niquette Bay State Park and Sand Bar State Park. Lake Champlain Islands and Eagle Mountain Natural Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful property with a nice yard, had everything we needed. Everything was a short drive away, yet we were tucked in the woods in quiet. Spacious and comfortable for 7 of us, everything was very clean.
Perfect cottage for a family getaway during New England’s gorgeous autumn season! Close to so much from restaurants and local garden stands to Burlington, with all its city offerings; plus, only a short drive to some of the best foliage spots in VT. Pride of ownership shows in this cottage with its many amenities and home comforts. If we’d stayed a bit longer, I’m pretty sure we’d have even taken on a croquet or badminton game! Thank you to Amy and Greg!
The description of the property was a little misleading. It's not four bedrooms. It has three bedrooms. It was a bit hot since there is no ac but would be an amazing place to stay in winter. The owner was very friendly. Overall a good stay.
I stayed at this property for a bass fishing tournament with friends. We had multiple Bass boats and vehicles and there was plenty of room for parking. The property has everything you need as far as appliances. The location is perfect for boat ramps and Lake Champlain activities. The property owner was very nice and lives next to rental property. The property was clean, but it was damp and musty inside. There are no A/C’s but plenty of fans. The property was run down compared to pictures on website. All in all it worked well for our fishing trip but is not a place I would stay with my family.
It was a wonderfull stay in the cottage of Amy and Greg. Nice people when you need something just ask and they bring it overall we enjoyed our stay and we wil tell the people in Holland about there cottage.
We were very happy with our stay here!! We came up for the LCI fishing derby and this was very convenient, and fit our needs perfectly!!
Barb N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
ERIC S.
23 May 2019
River Cottage
The property was perfect and met or exceeded all of our expectations. It's about a 20-minute drive outside Burlington and we were there with friends for our daughter's graduation from UVM. It's a great value, especially as an alternative to the overpriced motels/hotel in Burlington. Nothing negative to say.
ERIC S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
Patrick V.
15 August 2018
A nice homebase for seeing area attractions
A cute cottage with plenty of space for our family and close to access to many attractions.
Patrick V.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
2/10 Terrible
HEATHER T., Williamstown
7 August 2018
Everything listed was very overrated!
When I originally booked this place in January the pics were different and amenities that are displayed are very sneaky how they advertised this property! We had reserved for eight and had eight but not enough towels (the ones provided were torn ripped and had holes and stains) and Seating for eight like advertised one whole table is missing that pics show! Place was not very clean as I would expect! We are all itching and have several bites and are all crawling in our skin! More than one of us have rashes and pray it is not something more! No a/c and house is tremendously hot! We had to go buy fans bc one available was size of a cereal box and only one! There were ants all over our stuff in mornings when we got up in morning after only a few hours sleep! It is a short long walk to river and swimming is not there like advertised when I booked! Just overall disappointed! Will never recommend this place to anyone! She was welcoming and came when we were unpacking and was not dressed appropriately! I had four children and a family visiting while we were getting settled and got questioned on how many were there and only eight was allowed to stay which is all we had! I can see pictures are changed from when we booked so I believe more than myself were misdirected by pics and descriptions of this house! No really good cell service so we knew there was internet! Tried to connect to internet a couple hours before checkout to get code to put key back and was turned off and couldn’t use! Not a quite neighborhood because neighbors like to rev car motors and do burnouts with children on bikes and also on way to boat launch! Lots of traffic! Cooking pans are are scraped up and burn your food! Just overall experience was not any I ever want to have again! Probably will always pay more per night and book a hotel! Never be back!!!
HEATHER T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ian D.
28 July 2018
Adorable little cottage! Perfect location!
We loved staying here! Plenty of fun towns nearby (Burlington and Stowe were some of our favorites!); the river is a short, pleasant walk from the house, for fishing and enjoying the quiet beauty; Lake Champlain is also nearby, and the mountains are just beautiful...such a lovely area! I would come again and again!
This little house is simply and charmingly decorated, the beds are comfortable, and our hosts thought of everything...detailed info about the area, well-stocked kitchen, good reading and art supplies, bikes, a stroller, even a fire built and ready in the beautiful wood stove. She really thought of everything and we had a lovely time! We have littles, and it was so nice for them to have room to ride bikes and play in the yard. They loved all the little nooks and crannies of the house, and I loved that it was so toddler-friendly...an easy house to have our 2-year old in. Really great!
Just as a heads up, this home does not have AC...we happened to come in what the locals told us was an unusually hot and humid spell for Vermont, so we were pretty sticky in the house. I do love living with the windows open, so when it's more normal Vermont weather (cooler and not humid), I'm sure it's wonderful!
Our host was very inviting and welcoming, and we were very impressed with her attention to detail. Thank you so much for a place to make some wonderful memories!! I highly recommend this little place!!
Ian D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Debbie L., NORTH BRANFORD
11 June 2018
Felt like a vacation
Although our purpose on visiting the Burlington area was for a conference/training on Classical Education, staying near the river at the River Cottage made it feel like a vacation. First of all, driving to and back to River Cottage from Williston was quick, easy, and picturesque. We got to enjoy downtown Burlington, Lake Champlain, all so close. The layout of the house provided several sitting areas for the four adults and three teens. We all enjoyed sitting outside by the fire and walking to the river. The beds were very comfortable, except the sleeper couch.
Even when more than a few needed the only-one bathroom, we worked it out. So glad to know now about this charming house, for sure will use it in the future.
Debbie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Emily J.
6 June 2018
Great location, hosts, and accomadations
We just spent a week at the River Cottage and loved it. Amy and Greg were fantastic hosts; a wealth of knowledge about the area and even watched our 15 month old for 10 minutes so I could load the car since my husband had a cancelled flight and I had to get out of the VRBo on my own with a toddler. Above and beyond. It also gives you easy access to both Burlington and the Champlain Islands - something for everyone (great toddler activities, activities for my teenage nieces who visited, and activities for my in-laws). The house itself was great - well stocked, plenty of space, and great yard complete with a badminton set. I would highly recommend it.
Emily J.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Tina S.
23 May 2018
Beautiful cottage!
Great find for UVM graduation stay with family. Despite rain, it allowed for some time for family to share some special moments and even family photos at the dock! Thank you so very much.
Tina
Tina S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 May 2018
Adorable house, perfect for our trip!!
We absolutely loved Amy and Greg’s place. It has such character and is a great size. We went for a bachelorette weekend and were able to fit plenty of people in the house! We would absolutely return!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Hayley K., Nashua, NH
23 April 2018
Wonderful stay! Comfortable, clean & cozy but spacious!
We had a wonderful girls getaway weekend!
The house has everything you need. The five of us were very comfortable. The house was very clean and had nice linens. You can tell that Amy & Greg have put a lot of thought into their guests needs.
The manual was very helpful. They even left the woodstove ready to go (lit with one match!), and the outdoor fire pit (which we wish we had had time to use).
We enjoyed the outdoor lounge chairs that were positioned perfectly to enjoy the afternoon sun.
The house had really lovely natural sunlight as well, which doesn't show in the pictures online.
Amy gave us an excellent recommendation for a massage therapist who came to the house. We had a relaxing spa morning right at the cottage!
We also took a nice little walk to the point and sat by the river! It would have been perfect for us to have taken kayaks out on, had it been a warmer time of year!
It was only a 22 minute drive to Church Street Market in Burlington for shopping & eating out, although we took advantage of the wonderful cottage kitchen & opted to cook most of our meals at the house.
Overall it was the perfect fit for us! We would love to come back in the warmer months so we could take advantage of the outdoor activities in the area!
Thanks Amy & Greg!
Hayley K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H., Boston
25 February 2018
A charming cottage near Burlington
We rented this lovely cottage for a few days escape to the Burlington area. Very well situated for day trips. Easy access to the highway. Amy was wonderful- very responsive. The cottage was well appointed and there was evem a prebuilt fire in the woodstove. The beds were very comfortable. Instructions were provided for everything. We were well taken care of. A nice place to relax and get away from it all.
Jennifer H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Melanie M., Connecticut
13 November 2017
Great weekend! Toasty warm!
Place was great. Woodstove was set up for us and we had a fire roaring within minutes of arrival. Close drive to Burlington and local breweries. Highly recommend!
Melanie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Emily F.
11 September 2017
Perfect Weekend Getaway
Amy and Greg,
Thank you so much for everything! The River Cottage was an absolutely perfect weekend getaway. You have done an amazing job of personalizing the cottage and making it feel so inviting. We all hope to be back in the future!
Thanks!
Catherine's Bride Tribe
Emily F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
About the host
Hosted by Amy and Greg
We love the nearby river's energy and close access to Lake Champlain!
What makes this property unique
Location, location, location! Renovated with the guest experience in mind: clean, comfy, uncluttered. Authentic mid-century furnishings give it a fresh, upbeat vibe. Super value. Natural beauty abounds. A special backdrop for your fun, work, or retreat. We'll welcome you back for years to come. River Cottage LLC
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests