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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

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Colchester, VT
  • Lake Champlain
    3 min walk
  • North Avenue Shopping Center
    13 min drive
  • Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park
    16 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    25 min drive

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About the area

Colchester

Malletts Bay stay.With a stay at this Malletts Bay cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Champlain and 2 miles (3 km) of Airport Park. Auer Family Boathouse and Sunset Drive-In Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Champlain - 3 min walk
  • Church Street Marketplace - 16 min drive
  • Lake Champlain Ferry - 17 min drive
  • Waterfront Park - 18 min drive
  • University of Vermont - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Burlington Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zachary's Pizza House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scout & Co. - ‬15 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.

Walk Softly, There’s a Dream Here!

Walk Softly, There’s a Dream Here!
15 Minutes to downtown Burlington
Nestled in the private Mills Point Peninsula is Baxter’s Hide-Away cottage waiting for you and your companion. "Impressionism" enjoy my choice of artist paintings throughout the cottage.
Perfectly situated steps to The World Famous Colchester Causeway Bike path and Lake access.
Perfect for a couple or a single person. - not a good neighborhood for singles coming to party.
The space
Baxter’s Hide-Away Cottage is 15 minutes away from Burlington’s excitement College events, festivals, triathlons.
Baxter’s Hide-Away was just brought to life at 2 years ago in a unique way. The grounds won’t be complete until next year.
It is our goal that the cottage in addition to this enchanting area provide you with a restful and refreshing visit.
Guest access
Guest have this sweet Cottage to themselves.
The Causeway (bike path) access is a short walk down the hill. Also the Mills Point beach area is available for Mills Point residents and guests.
Other things to note; We now have a new heating system.
We have a keyless touchscreen deadbolt on the front door, so you won't have to worry about carrying a key. This gives you the option of arriving late at night or at another time where we can't meet you to let you in. The code to get in is reset after each guest, and I will give your keypad number before you arrive.
This is a quiet neighborhood.
There is a family of bunnies that live in the neighborhood you will likely see them hopping around at times.
No unauthorized guests overnight!

Property manager

Albert Loranger

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 950 sq ft (88 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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 deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
15 Minutes to Downtown Burlington. Cottage in the Bay
15 Minutes to downtown Burlington. Cottage in the Bay. Cottage

Walk Softly, There’s a Dream Here! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Steps away from the causeway and 15 from downtown Burlington.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
Location was secluded, quick access to the causeway which we enjoyed. Power went out our last night, but it wasn't long before it came back on. The quiet was blissful!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and comfortable property and home
The home is filled with very nice personal and thoughtful decor. We very much enjoyed our stay and appreciate the cleanliness and warmth that the owners have taken time to fill the inside with. This is a great place for a stay in the Burlington area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Such a fun property in a perfect location to take advantage of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Serenety
What a wonderful setting to get away from it all yet be close to everything you could possibly need or want. This little cottage is an embrace as you are drawn into its warmth.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roisin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick get away
Overall, the stay was great! We swam in the lake across the street, rode our bikes on the Colchester Causeway, and along the Burlington Bikepath to a quiet beach. The house was clean and welcoming. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall ok, but some challenges
The property I think is as described and the location by the causeway is pretty fantastic, that is the big draw. Being able to walk/ride out to the causeway is excellent. Little things though marred the experience for me. Tiny coffee machine that is a little broken (top falls off, often into cup as you pour) - very cheap and can only make 2 cups. No coffee filters provided. Toaster is tiny, cheap and a bit hard to use. There is no established path so you are just trotting about 50 yards across a field and muddy patches. The parking up on the grass also is less than ideal. Also the lack of shampoo and conditioner was a tad frustrating. The left about 1/2 of what you needed. Still I did like many of the little touches of the home, neat little wall pieces.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the causeway on Lake Champlain
Cabin-like rental across the street from the lake and a 2-3 minute's walk to the causeway. Bed is comfortable, and there is a nice deck out front and there are kayaks, which we not able to use, but it's a nice feature. A few caveats: if you have mobility issues, you might want to avoid this place because you have to walk on grass a fair stretch to get from the driveway. The bathroom is not that private: the ceiling is completely open. There were also a lot of mosquitos.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H., Holden, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Lovely Stay!
Our second stay at Baxter's Hideaway was just as wonderful as the first. Albert is very responsive. The property very clean and well-equipped. The proximity to the bike trail is great. With beautiful weather we meandered along Church Street Marketplace in Burlington each night (highly recommend!). If you want to eat dinner in Burlington we recommend making reservations well in advance. We will definitely return again next fall!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Maximalist Gem
We had a wonderful time at Baxter’s Hideaway! Easy access to the lake and causeway, comfortable beds, and beautifully curated decor. All photos of this listing are very accurate.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great biking location
Great location right on the causeway trail. Decent water access as well. Close to Burlington and South Hero with lots of fun places to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele W., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful week at the cabin, perfectly located and accurately listed. Hosts were easily available. Could not have asked for a better Vermont location and vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
June weekend
Unfortunately, it rained all weekend and we weren’t able to take advantage of the great location close to the lake and causeway. Hope to come back another time when the weather is more cooperative so we can bike and kayak.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little retreat by the lake
Super cozy atmosphere, awesome bicycle and walking infrastructure nearby. Would absolutely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bianca V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks!
Was cute and convenient ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Somers S., Newport News, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is worth it!
This is very eclectic, interesting little place. It was adequately furnished with everything you'd need in the kitchen, including ice trays to make ice. Being so close to the causeway was the best!! We did lots of walks and fishing and exploring over there - that made this worth it. Our only issue was there is only one window unit AC for the entire house. When we walked in at check-in the house was 89 degrees as no one had turned on the window unit. We were able to get it down to a comfortable level by the next day. Just be sure to check the weather before your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cabin
Loved the short walk to lake Champlain! Cabin was a bit difficult to find at night, but cozy once we got there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
Enjoyed our 4 nights in Burlington. The cabin was comfortable for 2 but no more. Wish a few more dollars were put into sheets and pillows but other than that we liked the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam H., Holden, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay - Highly Recommend!
Baxter's Hideaway was absolutely wonderful. Communication was excellent - quick and helpful. The proximity to the Island Line Trail was unmatched - we were able to hop on our bicycles without driving anywhere. The accommodations were better than the pictures, and like other reviews, we found so many things to look at - so much care and detail all around. The shower was good. The beds were comfortable. We didn't cook, but it had everything we'd have needed if we did. We enjoyed reading the guest book. We are very much looking forward to a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena P.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing stay in a great spot
This is an A+ property in a fantastic location. Communication with the owner/manager was very clear, the house was very comfortable (great mattress, high quality sheets and pillows, excellent water pressure, plenty of seating), and the proximity to the Colchester Causeway made for some fantastic walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet R., Millbury, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Step Back in Time
We had a very comfortable stay! The house was just as presented in the listing. Very artsy and eclectic. Kitchen had just what we needed. The proximity to the Causeway couldn’t have been better! The owner was very communicative in advance and the check-in process was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

RICHARD B., VICTOR, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy country cottage
Inside was nice and clean. Good homebase to area attractions . Two concerns. Inside temp. was in the 80's when we arrived. Took awh
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Wendy S., Lakeville PA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet location
Nice location that is close to causeway. Cottage has very interesting decor. Beds are comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurel S., Sun City Ctr, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxurious Hideway
The location was very restful, set back from the road with a lovely very private yard surrounded w trees that whispered in the breezes off the lake The interior was so pretty, had all been recently renovated with lovely choices of wood paneling and floors, and had the most exquisitely elegant decor, unusual for a Vermont Camp but very welcome; I felt like a princess. One could simply sit and look around the room and be pleased with the artwork and choice of fabrics and furnishings. Also had the big screen and choices of networks for my viewing pleasure. My daytime guests were equally enchanted by Baxter's ( Albert's) Hideway... and every day we would discover new treasures in his collections. Also being a water lover, I was glad he had a kayak to take paddling. Had a lovely trip around the point and also out the Causeway a bit. And also waded out for a refreshing swim in the cool waters of Lake Champlain. Made it a completly perfect vacation spot. It was very difficult to leave!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arty, Kitchy, Fun and Restful
Elizabeth and I really had a lovely time. The house was warm and welcoming, and had an endearing, quirky feel. The location was ideal, with Lake Champlain a stone's throw away. We rested, made delicious dinners, sampled the local cuisine (Leunig's!!!), kayaked, strolled, and took daily bicycle rides. The house was comfy (mostly) and we enjoyed the variety of visual stimuli that comprised the decorations and furnishings of the property. There are a few "suggestions" to share, but those will be done privately. It's hard to imagine not having a restful vacation here.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022