On lake.At this Champlain vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kings Bay Wildlife Management Area and 6 miles (10 km) of Dodge Memorial Library. Gaines Marina and Rouses Point Yacht Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Kings Bay Wildlife Management Area - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Champlain Centre - 26 min drive - 27.6 miles
Parc Safari - 26 min drive - 23.2 miles
State University of New York-Plattsburgh - 26 min drive - 27.1 miles
Ausable Chasm - 41 min drive - 46.3 miles
Getting around
Rouses Point Station - 10 min drive
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 16 min drive
Frencheez - 10 min drive
Stewart's Shops - 16 min drive
Angelo's Pizza & Grill - 9 min drive
Best Friends Family Diner - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"
The Lake Champlain House (LCH) is a "one of a kind", that comes with amenities that are just not matched/comparable, and can comfortably (3 king beds/2 Queen/2 Full beds with 3.5 baths) accommodate large families/groups up to fourteen (14) overnight guests in beds.
The LCH is available Year Round for weekly or daily rentals. You’ll love the “full-service” modern amenities and privacy of this rental property for its open spaces (waterfront Boat Shack/deck), and recently built large (12 x 14) outdoor covered cooking pavilion with both a grill for your burgers/steaks and dual burner outdoor stove for boiling lobsters/corn.
Invite the whole family to enjoy boating, swimming, fishing and just relaxing. You can enjoy sunrises over the Green Mountains of Vermont, breath taking views of Lake Champlain, sunsets over the Adirondacks, and evening campfires in the large family fire pit.
The Lake Champlain House or the 'Life is Good' house is located on the peninsula known as Point Au Fer, which is on New York's shore of Lake Champlain. It is an easy drive to Montreal, the Adirondacks/Lake Placid, and Burlington, Vermont.
The beautiful Lake Champlain House was newly constructed in 2008 with 100 feet of private shoreline and a private 70 foot dock. A large 20’ x 20’ deck with picnic tables, a covered cooking pavilion (gas grill and outdoor burners), a key west style Boat Shack/deck and large lawn area for kids to play games. Plenty of Adirondack chairs, and a large family fire pit (with fire wood) for everyone to fit around and enjoy nightly campfires.
In the water your family can enjoy a swim float, a mooring for your boat, or any of the boats provided: 6 sit on top kayaks, 2 canoes, and an aluminum row boat with oars.
Inside is a spacious kitchen/family room area with great views of the lake and mountains and a large fireplace. 4 bedrooms (can sleep up to 14 in real beds, see below) and a loft, 3 1/2 baths. All linens provided along with kitchen and bath towels. Central Air Conditioning so your family can sleep on those extremely hot, muggy summer nights.
The Champlain House will accommodate the following fourteen (14) guests:
· Master Bedroom 1- King Bed (sleeps 2) · Master Bedroom 2- King Bed (sleeps 2) · Guest Bedroom- King Bed(sleeps 2), with 2 Full Bunk Beds (sleeps 2) · Fourth Bedroom- 2- Queen Bed (sleeps 4) · Loft- sleeper chaIRS (sleeps 2)
(*Note – stairs to fourth bedroom and loft are steeper than normal)
FEES/QUOTES:
Standard fee quoted is for three (3) Guests: The rental rate/quote will be higher for larger groups. Therefore, a stay for 12 is going to be more than a stay of just 2 people. Similar to a hotel.
Additional Fees below may apply to any quote and are taxable - Extra Guest(s) per night - Cleaning $250 - Pets (per each) $35 per day
**MINIMUM RATES - PEAK SUMMER WEEKS (MID JUNE - AUGUST) GUESTS** Peak Summer weeks have "minimum weekly rates" and may apply to smaller group for late June - August weeks. During all “other weeks” the fees are dependent on the total number of overnight guests.
PET POLICY: Only acceptable Pets (dogs only) may be permitted and only with advance written (email) notice to the owner. Dogs must stay in the yard or be tied up. There is an additional daily fees for any acceptable pet. Dogs must NOT be allowed on any furniture or beds and must be crated (if necessary) if left alone. Guest is responsible for cleaning all pet HAIR & WASTE and placing in garbage/bags during visit. Any pet WASTE or HAIR found on the property
***PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY - AS PER RENTAL AGREEEMENT: Cancellation Policy - assessments apply per arrival date: 9 mos prior no assessment, 100% refund, Less than 9 mos. prior $100 administrative fee, 6 mos or less 25% of rent, 90 days and less 100% of rent, no refund (unless and as a courtesy...we are able to rent that week again, and if so we would refund the difference plus administrative fee).
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 2,800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
-remove all trash/garbage and recycles to dumpster/recycle bins
-clean out fridge and grill area.
-windows/doors closed and securely locked.
- Stove, lights, fans, and appliances are all turned off.
-boats/oars/life jackets replaced along with chairs, tables, toys/accessories exactly where you found them.
-AC set to 78 degrees in the summer, heat set to 65 degrees in the winter.
-Check No garbage, fish bait, food/drinks or empties are to be left behind in Boat Shack.
-Close the flue if you have used the indoor fireplace. Much of the heat escapes through the chimney.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Large Family Rental on Lake Champlain New York! 'life is Good'
Large Family Rental Lake Champlain New York 'life is Good House
Large Family Rental New York 'life is Good House
Large Family Rental Lake Champlain New York 'life is Good
Large Family Rental Lake Champlain New York 'life is Good House
Large Family Rental New York 'life is Good House
Large Family Rental Lake Champlain New York 'life is Good
Large Family Rental New York 'life is Good
Large Family Rental on Lake Champlain New York! 'life is Good'
Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain New York! 'life is Good'
Large Family Rental on Lake Champlain New York! 'life is Good'
Frequently asked questions
How close is Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" to the airport?
This vacation home is 26.2 mi (37-min drive) away from the Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
Is there free parking at Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good"?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" to downtown Champlain?
This vacation home is 5.4 mi away from Champlain.
Unique Family Rental on Lake Champlain, NY! "Life is Good" Reviews
Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
James C.
Mar 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and beautiful location!!
James C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
William S.
Feb 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The house and property are absolutely beautiful. Having access to the lake with the ATVs is perfect. The host is very helpful. They had everything you would need. This was our fifth time staying in the winter season at the property and we would definitely go back again. Either summer or winter. Having a fireplace in the winter time is so cozy. The sunsets are one of the best we’ve ever seen.The whole family loved it, including the grandchildren.
William S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Scott T.
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The fireplace and the lake view made this a beautiful spot to get away.
Scott T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy and Dave C.
Sep 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! This home and the property are amazing! The amenities are top notch. We stayed a week at this home. Beautiful inside and out. Clean and comfortable. Homeowners Tom and Karen were terrific to deal with. They were friendly and were quick to respond with questions. The backyard was awesome. Kayaks are there and it was so awesome to walk out the back door and get a kayak and go on the water. The dock was nice and we enjoyed watching the sunsets (they were phenomenal). The grill area was terrific as well. Covered which is always a bonus. The kitchen has everything you may need to cook at the house. The dining table was huge. We didn't get to use the fire pit as it was too windy most evenings. There is a fireplace inside and we didn't get to use that either as it was too warm while we were there however I can see where it would be terrific for a cold fall or winter evening. This home was convenient to where we wanted to go and see however it was nice to just stay there given everything there was to do. We would definitely love to come back at some point.
Amy and Dave C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
sue c.
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our family of ten were extremely comfortable in this spacious well-kept home.We especially appreciated the abundance and variety of boats, allowing us to spend wonderful family time on the lake together.
sue c.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter G.
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house! Perfect location. Well equipped inside and out, well appointed and well maintained. Communicative and accommodating host. Highly recommend.
Peter G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa W.
May 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family place to stay
Beautiful property in a great location with a waterfront view. House can sleep multiple people comfortably. Teens enjoyed the top floor as their own hang out space. Everything you could possibly need is included for family gatherings and dinners. The weather was not the best so we did not get to enjoy the kayaks but everything that was listed was there and available. Great communication sent by the property owner. .
Melissa W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
donna k.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful vaca spot!
Home was beautiful, views from the home of lake were great. So happy we picks this place to stay for the wedding we attended.
donna k.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
William S.
Feb 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family valentine fishing trip
Great location, had the kids and grandkids. Very spacious house. Plenty of room for everybody. The fire place was so nice after a day on the lake ice fishing. Great access to the water for fishing. Had our ATVs on the lake .
William S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Corey C.
Nov 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleased
3 night stay. Very comfortable and clean. Perfect for our needs. We will sure book again
Corey C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott T.
Oct 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to relax and replenish
The house and lake view exceeded our expectations. The home was very clean and stocked with firewood so we could enjoy the fireplace and the fire-pit outside. My family and I will be back.
Scott T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
John K.
Oct 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Restorative.
This rental is a true gem. The house and the property are just beautiful and the lake views out of the front of the house are fantastic. I’ve never seen such colorful sunsets in my life. There is ample room, lots of it, the kitchen is gorgeous and so is the wood burning fireplace in the huge living room/ dining room/,kitchen combination. Lots of comfortable sleeping space and bathrooms on the second and third floor. The views of the lake are to die for. Huge tree dot the waterfront. The 5 mile ride to the market/drugstore/liquor store/post office and gas stations take you through the woods, past lake views, and through farmer’s corn fields. It’s quite remarkable. You’ll love it here. Nothing but the sound of the wind, the water and birds. Just beautiful. I can’t wait to experience it all over again.
John K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Stephanie L.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Stephanie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy C.
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Private Peaceful Week on the Lake
What a wonderful house on the lake! Our family of 5 adults, plus my 84/85 year old parents for a few days, and our dog Kali had a spectacular time.
The house was super clean and comfy and had everything we needed. We loved all the different spaces where we could hang out and utilized all of them!
The property is very private even though the neighbors are close. Not a lot of boat activity and the bird’s sightings and sunsets are magnificent!
We hope to come back next year we had such a wonderful visit! 😊 💗
Wendy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony S.
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time
Beautiful property with a nice combination of relaxing at “home” away from it all and close to some amazing day trips to Lake Placid, Burlington and even Montreal. The house is great, well equipped, and Tom was great. Thanks again!
Anthony S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alfred G.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Alfred G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Chris M.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Chris M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
James E F.
Jun 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
This is our 4th year coming to the property. It continues to be one of favorite ways to get away and start the summer. The house offers everything you could want and has direct access to the lake providing spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The beds are the only thing I would criticize. They need to be replaced, but that is minor compared to what else the house offers.
James E F.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna F.
Nov 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
Our family wanted to get together for Thanksgiving this year and our original plan fell apart early on. So I started to look for something else and found this wonderful house on Lake Champlain. Perfect location, perfect space, clean and well stocked in the kitchen. The weather was nice enough to embrace the beautiful lake and yard. Sunset was stunning as hundreds of snow geese gathered in the bay. I can't tell you how many times everyone mentioned the house and how much they loved their stay. It was very memorable to all of us. Also Tom was very easy to work with and takes good care of his lovely property.
Donna F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
christina l.
Jul 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly fun!
The home is perfect has everything you need and is exactly as described in the listing but better. The lake is beautiful and the yard has a wonderful fire pit we enjoyed in the evenings. We highly recommend and would rent again.
christina l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Meredith G.
Jun 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Life is Good on Lake Champlain
We loved our week at this VRBO on Lake Champlain. The lake house has an open kitchen, dining, and living area that is perfect 2 families traveling together. The view of the lake was spectacular. There is ample amount of indoor and outdoor seating to gather and a number of kayaks, canoes… provided to explore the lake that has easy walk-in or dock access. This house was a home away from home that was truly relaxing. Loved it!
Meredith G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
James E F.
May 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Once again, amazing stay! This our 3rd year renting what has to be one of the best VRBO's out there. There's a reason we keep coming back! The house has everything you could ever want or need, including an upgraded washer and dryer this year, and lake front access is like no other. Communication with Tom is easy. We look forward to booking again next year!
James E F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ed R.
Mar 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot on quiet Lake Champlain
We were a group of 8 older men in town for 4 nights. We prefer staying in a house with comfortable living room and well equipped kitchen over the choice of an average hotel 20 minutes away in Plattsburg. This home sits on a quiet peninsula on the northern reaches of Lake Champlain. It was windy and cold during our mid March stay but this must be a wonderful place to stay during warmer months. The house is well equipped with boats, dock, etc. but we did not make use of the. The kitchen was able to accommodate those in the group who love to cook and the dining table was plenty big enough for 8 men and food. Living room is comfortable and the fireplace works well, plenty of wood. Bedrooms vary in size, some adults would not like climbing into an upper bunk bed or using a folding sleep chair but our group was fine with the sleeping arrangements. 3 full bathrooms with showers and one half bathroom in the loft area. Plenty of parking including the driveway across the road for our 6 vehicles. We would definitely stay here again if the occasion arises, hopefully! The owner was easy to contact and prompt/accurate in his replies.
Ed R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Crystal P.
Nov 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was well stocked for thanksgiving
Would definitely look again at renting for the summer months
Crystal P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
julie s.
Oct 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious October Weekend
My family and I stayed for a weekend visit to spend time with my son who is attending Plattsburgh University. We loved the home and all want to come back soon! We stayed in early October and the view of the lake was beautiful. The home was clean, bright and open. The rooms were perfectly spacious to fit our large family. I loved the oversized dining table. We had plenty of room to carve pumpkins after going to Bankers Orchard in Plattsburgh on our way up. The fall leaves were spectacular and the area around the lake with the farms and mountain vistas were perfect! I was hoping for warmer weather for the weekend so that we could use the kayaks and go fishing. Unfortunately it was only in the 50s and the lake affect wind was just too much. We did bundle up and we sat around the fire pit. There was plenty of wood provided for us to stay warm. We played horse shoe and we even hung a tree hammock in the corner of the property for enjoying the best views by the water. My daughter’s Silver Lab had a blast in the water. He didn’t mind the cold temps!! We walked around the neighborhood in a big loop that takes you around the block and enjoyed waving to the friendly neighbors. We cooked in the well appointed kitchen and also used the grill. We played some of the board games from the cabinet (we love Bolderdash!) and my sons played chess all weekend with the lovely chess set provided. We forgot to bring our own logs from home to use for their lovely fireplace. We were able to purchase a few bundles in the nearby town. I also forgot that you need to bring your own toilet paper from home.
I will always cherish the memories of sitting by the fire, feeling warm and cozy while looking out at the lake and spending time with my family at this wonderful home. It went way too fast- We are definitely coming back!!