On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Colchester vacation home, you'll find Niquette Bay State Park and Sand Bar State Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Eagle Mountain Natural Area and Milton Town Square.
Saint Michael's College - 22 min drive - 14.4 miles
University of Vermont - 23 min drive - 14.8 miles
Church Street Marketplace - 26 min drive - 15.7 miles
Lake Champlain Ferry - 27 min drive - 18.0 miles
Waterfront Park - 28 min drive - 16.4 miles
Getting around
Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 23 min drive
Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 25 min drive
Milton Diner - 14 min drive
Dunkin' - 25 min drive
Sandbar Bar And Grill - 14 min drive
Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern - 22 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Lakehouse of Braeloch
The Lakehouse of Braeloch is a one of a kind classic cedar ranch located 20 minutes from downtown Burlington and 90 minutes from Montreal, with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a private beach on Mallets Bay (Lake Champlain). Enjoy total privacy in deep ancient forest, miles from civilization yet only minutes from downtown (the big city of Burlington!). Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place.
The house includes 3,200 SF of natural luxury including a great room that is open to both a modern kitchen as well as to the 400 SF screen porch overlooking the lake. It enjoys douglas fir post and beam architecture with wide-board pine floors throughout and 30 foot vaulted wood-paneled ceilings. The main entry is the upper floor as the house is built into a slope, as are four of the six bedrooms. This is useful for families with members who have trouble navigating stairs as the kitchen, dining room, outdoor decks, great room and four of six bedrooms are on the same level as the entry (the entry is 4 steps from parking grade). The large screen porch can be completely enclosed by a `nana-wall` (5 panel sliding door that completely opens up) during cold months or evenings and is flanked on either side by 350 SF sun-decks overlooking the water and accessed from each of the upstair`s two `dueling` master bedrooms.
There is a year round outdoor hot tub overlooking the lake and a steam-sauna for two in our downstairs marble-lined `rain room` with bluetooth stereo capability.
The entire house is included in any rental, which sits on 3 acres in a secluded area remote from all but two nearby seasonal homes. The meadow located behind the house hosts a community tennis court and a baskeball court that are available for you to use. The tennis court is striped for pickleball, as well.
The house is located within a 300 acre affluent country community known as `Braeloch` which includes 2.5 miles of lake shoreline. Braeloch is a mile from a paved road through old growth forest and is a vestige of old world Vermont. It is, however 20 minutes away from downtown Burlington - a REALLY fun city - and 90 minutes drive from Montreal - A GREAT city - and very accessible to NY upstate via the Ferry on South Hero.
No houses are within sight of the Lakehouse but we have neighbors within the community, almost all are 2nd home owners. We share a tennis court and a basketball court that are for your enjoyment on first come first serve basis.
Parking via a `circle` can accomodate four cars without `blocking` the circle and more if need be.
In summer months - Memorial day to Labor day - we provide one canoe and two paddleboards for your use. We may have more items available but these are minimum however feel free to ask us!
All beds are made and ready for you to sleep upon arrival. We also can help you order groceries and have them stocked in the refridgerator upon arrival.
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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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycles
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 3,208 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
122567
Frequently asked questions
How close is The Lakehouse of Braeloch to the airport?
This vacation home is 15.2 mi (24-min drive) away from the Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does The Lakehouse of Braeloch have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is The Lakehouse of Braeloch to the beach?
This vacation home is 14 mi (29-min drive) from Texaco Beach and 14.4 mi (33-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does The Lakehouse of Braeloch offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at The Lakehouse of Braeloch?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at The Lakehouse of Braeloch?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at The Lakehouse of Braeloch?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does The Lakehouse of Braeloch have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does The Lakehouse of Braeloch have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is The Lakehouse of Braeloch to downtown Colchester?
This vacation home is 3.9 mi away from Colchester.
The Lakehouse of Braeloch Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Russell C.
Sep 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a celebration of life event for my father and this was the perfect venue for friends and family to gather to remember him.
Russell C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tina C.
Jul 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Tina C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
David M. C., Wellsboro
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun on Lake Champlain
What great time we all had. A beautiful property and location. Checkin was easy and straight forward. Property was clean and well kept. Kitchen was well appointed and had everything you needed to cook. The steam shower and hot tub got a lot of use. There was ample room for everyone to get together or chill in a special place. Highly recommend for family. I must say we enjoyed the entire place and a few small issues we promptly addressed. Rent this place and have fun.
David M. C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura E.
May 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
UVM Graduation
Multi-generational family members traveled for a weekend stay to attend UVM's commencement in Burlington. Excellent location just 20 minutes from campus yet secluded in a beautiful and private community on Lake Champlain. Made a perfect setting for a family get together. The home is charming, well equipped and spacious. Property owner/manager was a pleasure to communicate with and the whole experience was seamless. We highly recommend!
Laura E.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
STEPHANIE A.
Apr 25, 2025
STEPHANIE A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick B.
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent weekend
The property was fantastic in all senses, having such a nice space to go back to after days out made a great weekend very excellent
Patrick B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kosal B.
Jan 16, 2025
Kosal B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
nat p.
Dec 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in wonderful place
Was an amazing time in a beautiful house right on the lake!
nat p.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
James M.
Aug 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
James M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andreas M.
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Space, peace and full of family
Perfectly situated house with activities and equipment for all. Pontoon boat available (extra), but so much fun. Mallets bay is somewhat sheltered from the main lake so the waves were smaller when the wind picked up. Plenty of rooms and beds for a family of 4 couples and 3 grand kids and dog friendly. Water level was high so the beach had disappeared, but the dock made up for it and there was plenty of water time regardless. The beds were comfortable and the air conditioning dehumidified the house and cooled it when we had a couple of hot humid days. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment the screened porch is where we lived when not at the large dining table. The house is a practical place, it has seen many years of great fun, so not pristine, but really who wants that with so many people. Great place. Thanks
Andreas M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
clare s.
Jun 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with so many activities
We used this property for post graduation get togethers, and it was perfect! Weather was great the whole time but even with some rain there were many things to do. Loved how spacious and how open concept it was! Will stay again!
clare s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine S.
Jun 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lakehouse Getaway
We recently had the pleasure of staying at this property and it exceeded expectations. It is truly a gem, offering a perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and natural beauty.
The house itself is incredibly spacious, easily accommodating our group of 9 with room to spare. The interior is welcoming and we immediately felt right at home. The separate screened in area between the two upper balconies was perfect for socializing and the lower family room was great for our gamers. The fully equipped kitchen allowed us to prepare all of our meals and the large dining area allowed us to all eat together. They even offered to put delivered groceries away prior to arrival!
The highlight of our stay was the proximity of the lake. The unobstructed views of the water, created a serene and picturesque setting that we never tired of. A short walk down the hill allowed opportunities to simply enjoy a relaxing moment at the waters edge, or partake in a multitude of activities like fishing, kayaking and other water activities, all thanks to the many toys provided by the hosts.
The multiple outdoor sitting areas, two fire pits (one on the private beach and other just off the back of the property) allowed treasured opportunities for truly engaging with each other, as did the provided games.
This beautiful, spacious property with direct lake access and an array of thoughtful amenities made for an unforgettable family vacation. We look forward to returning soon.