Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views | Cabin in Colchester
4 Bedroom Cabin in Colchester
Finlay's Cove is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, classic 1940's era lakefront cabin that was completely rebuilt in 2018 when we added a second floor building with the addition of the "Overlook" and installed modern conveniences and comforts throughout. It has the charm and feel of a century old cabin in the woods of Vermont with all of the comforts of a modern home. The house's proximity to the water and westerly views makes it truly special and unforgettable.
During the massive renovation, we converted the original 4-bedroom whole house into a 2-bedroom 1 bath "Main House" and then added an entire new structure, we call the "Overlook", upon the rock ledge above and slightly behind the Main House . There we added 2 huge queen bedrooms, a coffee minibar, an overdeck, and of course a bathroom with a clawfoot tub & shower. The two structures are connected by an switchback staircase that is internal to the Main House but connects via an open deck to the Overlook. There is a floorplan in the photos.
The Main House includes a primary queen bedroom, that has a private outside terrace, and an adjacent kids bunk bed room that are both down the hall from the living room and modern kitchen. The kitchen is quite large and has an oversized fridge, gas oven and range on the island, as well as a farmhouse sink with tons of cookware. The living room is appointed with thick leather Stickley sofa and lounge chairs that face the Vermont Castings wood stove which is perfect for warming up the house in the mornings or at night while you play one of our large selection of unique and classic board games with your family. We have two dining room tables, one inside and the other outside in the screen porch; each of which double as terrific places to gather. The living area and kitchen has 14 large double-hung windows around three sides of the room that create amazing breezes throughout the days and nights. There is a downstairs bathroom located across the hall from the bedrooms that includes a slate-wall rain-shower room made for company.
The heart of the house, however, has always been the oversized large screen porch that opens from the main living area with westerly views of the water that will give you the best sunsets seen anywhere in New England. We typically spend most of our time on the porch and leave it open all summer long.
Swimming is superb from our floating dock - clear and deep - and the cove is very private and well protected for little ones. You can tie off your boat to our dock or use it to launch one our two paddleboards and/or two kayaks we have provided for your enjoyment. The community also has a hard tennis court with pickleball lines and a half-court basketball court for your use and pleasure.
This house is seasonal and does not have heat with the exception of a cast iron woodstove in the great room and space heaters in each bedroom. In addition, we can make available our "Treetop Yurt" with a king bed, compost outhouse and open air rain-shower, that is located high above a nearby cliff overlooking the lake which is about 200 yards from the house's front door. The Yurt allows for additional occupancy of up to 10 people total.
The shoreline is full of rock cliffs and places to swim and explore with our kayaks and paddleboards. Additionally, Colchester is known for one of the best bikeways - the Colchester Causeway (look it up on google) - if you want to do something different.
Finlay's Cove is located in a community of 300 acres known as Braeloch and includes 2.5 miles of private shoreline. The houses are seasonal and spread out so privacy is included. Yet we are only located a 20 minute drive from the airport and from downtown Burlington or 90 minutes from Montreal! Burlington's Church Street Marketplace is a 3 block pedestrian outdoor shopping walk that was named #1 "Best Public Square" in the United States by USA Today in 2022.
Drive 10MPH in Braeloch proper (from East Braeloch to house). Trash goes to the dumpster by 1448 Braeloch house.
Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views is located in Colchester. Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, among other amenities. This Cabin features Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Private Lakehouse with Great Swimming and Epic Sunset Views has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Colchester has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Colchester, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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2 bathrooms
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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4 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Wood stove
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Fireplace
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Dining room
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Refrigerator
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Kitchen island
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Dishwasher
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Oven
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Coffee/tea maker
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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Car required
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Mountain biking nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Tennis on site
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Birdwatching nearby
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Basketball nearby
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Kayak on site
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Fishing nearby
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Bicycle on site
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Hiking nearby
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Cave exploring nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Sailing nearby
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Stereo
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Unit size: 18299 sq ft (1700 sq m)
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English
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On the lake
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Near the bay
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In a rural location
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On the waterfront
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In the mountains
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Children's dinnerware
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Housekeeping (on request)
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Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
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Firepit
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Barbecue grill
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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