West Shore Lake Champlain Sunsets and Mountain Views
Isle La Motte, Grand Isle County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
West Shore Lake Champlain Sunsets and Mountain Views Overlooking the adirondack mountains and Lake Champlain, on a 9 mile island connected by land bridge to Alburg, V.T. Located on historic Isle La Motte, home of the oldest coral reef in the world and in an area President Teddy Roosevelt visited , just down the street. A 500 million year old reef fossilized into stone, some of the stone even used...
West Shore Lake Champlain Sunsets and Mountain Views Overlooking the adirondack mountains and Lake Champlain, on a 9 mile island connected by land bridge to Alburg, V.T. Located on historic Isle La Motte, home of the oldest coral reef in the world and in an area President Teddy Roosevelt visited , just down the street. A 500 million year old reef fossilized into stone, some of the stone even used to build into this Villa. Our Lakefront: This is a good swimming spot for kids and adults. It’s clean water up here away from city areas, and it also has a rare combination of a softer beach area mix of small shale and sand, even gradual slope in the water and on the beach, very few weeds due to a rock bottom, good wave action in heavy weather and a 60 foot depth about 1/2 mile from shore, which keeps fresh supply of water coming in. Our lakefront is listed in the fishing lake Champlain book as one of the best regional spots to fish, directly off our shore about 400 feet out, due to a glacier formed rock ledge underwater. Our dock extends 30 feet and people have caught many fish just fishing off the shore and the dock.This island is rich in history to the Champlain Valley, and is home to the first establishment of civilization in Vermont starting in 1609 and the first Catholic settlement in Vermont, St. Anne's shrine. This property was part of the historic Apple farms on the island from early 1800's, and there are still a couple very old huge apple trees on our woodland area, and a apple orchard just down the street.Great for extended family and friends coming on vacation as a group. With 6 bedrooms it sleeps 14+ with ease.This a spacious home, great for vacation fun by the lakeside, reminding you of days of your youth. Large chef-style Kitchen, vaulted ceilings, birch wood and tile floors, 3 decks, 1 farmers porch and 1 screened in room, a large field stone fireplace and a Firepit table near the lake for keeping warm at night and making Smores.Located on 12.9 acres, 140 feet of lakefront in front of this home. Two horseshoe pits, 1 row boat and 1 paddle boat, boat mooring for up to 27' boat, 31 feet of aluminum dock, new stainless steel double-hood outdoor gas grilling and searing gourmet center, A larger firepit table / charcoal grille off the rear deck, great cellular phone reception, updated horseshoe pits in back yard, volleyball / badminton setup, and sporting goods on premises ($100 refundable deposit required for horse shoes, badminton and volleyball. Isle La Motte has some presidential history in that Teddy Roosevelt was in Isle La Motte when he became President by default at a friends place visiting, he was about a half mile down the way from our property on the same street when he got the news. The European discoverer of the lake basin, Samuel De Champlain made the first European settlement of Vermont ever in Isle La Motte. There are many historical points all around the islands to see.There is a historical country store, many good restaurants, marinas, boat rentals, and a number of other things to do on the islands. And we also include a number of historical books in our library at the home, and many boats, kayaks and canoe as well, along with bicycles to move yourself along the quiet lane along the lake that our property is at. If you can appreciate Vermont country charm, nature and beautiful lake and mountain views, then you will not need to go anywhere once your here. Just down the street from historic Fisk farm, St Anne's Shrine, Isle La Motte Preservation Trust, Goodsell Ridge, The happy bird country store (part of Embers Gardens), coffee and pastry shop, Home made maple ice cream and food, Alburgh Dunes State Park, and Hero's Welcome. We are within an hour of Famed Church Street in Burlington Vt., Parc Safari adventures, Plattsburgh, Saint Albans Vt., and Montreal, QC.Note: Air Conditioning is available as an option but on VRBO and some other venues not showing as such. Cost is $125 energy surcharge per week which provides 4 -14,000btu rolling AC units. Other options are dog fee, up to 2 well behaved dogs for $140/week. Hot tub room access $240 per week. Can be pro rated for shorter stays.Nature has it's share of imperfections, and yet there is much natural beauty to see here on the islands. Our home could be compared in a similar way. Perfectionism we are not, but much inspiration, peace with nature and enjoyment is easily found here. Make Lake Champlain Home your home away from home this season!**COVID and its isolation, disinfecting and anti-viral cleaning measures are of high importance to us and we are taking the proper precautions to ensure our property is protected. Please message us if your having trouble booking shorter stays. Currently you can legally come to Vermont and enjoy our property as long as your not in public places for up to 14 days. Stay safe and healthy and enjoy our property with confidence. If you have some “essential” meeting or work plans, then the rules are just limited to basic hygiene rules. *Updated 11-11-23.Don't miss our Autumn Season with beautiful foliage, Lake and Mountain views, Apple Orchards, Pumpkin picking and all the seasonal fun! The weather is usually great for these activities and more!Spring is an amazing season for this island area, 2023 has been very nice and mud has not been an issue in the yard or lakefront area. For wintertime, there is a natural ice skating rink that forms just inside in our woodland area, snow shoe tours are available, ice fishing is very good on this shore too! There are snowmobile trails nearby,drive-in and drive-out lane/lot for vehicles with trailers (no backing-up), 4 restaurants within 20 minutes, Beartown skiing/tubing (20 minutes away), Hardack Hill skiing/ tubing (35 minutes), and our frozen lake and roads in town are considered a legal road for registered UTVs'/ATV's, but only lake and trails for snow machines. (35 mph limit on roads)
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Toilet paper
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Wood stove
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Entertainment
- Games
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- DVD player
- Stereo
- Game room
- Pool table
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
- Coin laundry
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
- Fenced yard
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Mountain view
- Lake view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Water tubing
- Snorkelling
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Sledding
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Spelunking
- Winery tours
- Duty free shops
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Bay/sound
- Marina
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
- Tennis court
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Hot tub
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Mountain view
- Parking available
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 22
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: Events allowed
- Pets allowed: Pets allowed
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- All the furnishings need to be back in their original placements before leaving. : All the furnishings need to be back in their original placements before leaving.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- Note from host: As long as their not loud drunken parties.
- 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 and a deadlock
About the area
Isle La Motte
Located in Isle La Motte, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Grand Isle Art Works and Kent Delord House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Saint Anne's Shrine and Hyde Log Cabin. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Lake Champlain Islands 1 min walk
- Lake Champlain 1 min walk
- Lakehurst Marina 8 min drive
- Saint Anne's Shrine 10 min drive
- Point Au Roches State Park 67 min drive
Getting around
- Rouses Point Station 33 min drive
- Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) 70 min drive
Restaurants
- Shore Acres Inn & Restaurant 27 min drive
- Cattle Barn Pub and Grill 47 min drive
- Two Heroes Grill and Tiki Bar 37 min drive
- Links on The Lake 14 min drive
- Ruthcliffe Lodge 9 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Shore Lake Champlain Sunsets and Mountain Views pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at West Shore Lake Champlain Sunsets and Mountain Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at West Shore Lake Champlain Sunsets and Mountain Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is West Shore Lake Champlain Sunsets and Mountain Views located?
This family-friendly Isle La Motte holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Champlain and Lake Champlain Islands. Lakehurst Marina and Isle La Motte Free Public Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).