The house was absolutely gorgeous and the location on the bay was spectacular. Our experience was extremely positive and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. It was close to many activities.
We absolutely LOVED this vacation home! We have taken our vacation as a family the past three summers in VRBO properties in the area and we all agreed that this was the best of them all. The property manager was so nice and couldn't do enough to make us feel so welcome! The house was immaculate, completely stocked with everything we needed, and was actually brighter and roomier than it looked in the pictures. We were so happy that the water level of the lake when we were there allowed us to enjoy the property's private sandy beach. We spent much of our time relaxing in the Adirondack chairs looking out onto the bay during the day and then enjoyed watching the beautiful sunsets from the porch where we ate dinner at night. The "fairy lights" in the porch made the place seem even more magical! We had so much fun using the paddle boards, peddle boat and kayaks and spent much of the time bicycling on the nearby bike path to the causeway. We couldn't have asked for better appliances and the brand new stove is "state of the art"! We're hoping to be able to stay at "Pastime" again in the future.
The property(Pastime) has been one of the best vacations that we as a family truly enjoyed. The summer home is truly beautiful for a family to be together for a week. Kitchen, living area lovely enclosed porch was so comfortable to visit make delicious dinners. Due to weather conditions beach was under water. We did not move into the summer home until Sunday due to problem with hot water heater, By Tuesday we had warm water for showers, dishwasher and washing machine. The children thoroughly enjoyed peddle boat, boards and inflated boards. The week always ends too quickly with beautiful sunsets. Surely will spend another week at PASTIME.
We loved this house! It was a perfect way for us to celebrate our 60th Birthdays! 4 college friends, 20 plus years of friendship, relaxing on the beach. Beautiful scenery
Pictures on the vrbo site don't do this place justice. It is much nicer inside.
Big plus - Everything that you need to make you feel at home is there. Many times when we go somewhere the home has the second hand stuff from the owners primary home. This place has all top notch stuff - from the cooking (stove, cookware, etc) and cleaning (dishwasher,etc), wifi, bedding, towels, comfortable furniture, everything.
There are 2 enclosed porches (1st and 2nd story) that have windows to the view the lake/bay. It almost feels like you are on a boat and looking out from the porch (even from inside the house making the sunsets and sunrises are gorgeous.
Between 1st story porch and living area there is a fireplace that is open to both sides. Super nice, Super easy to start and takes the chill off when needing it in Sept/Oct.
And for mediation there is like a widows peak on the 3rd floor to look our over the surrounding area.
Even a electric piano on the second story porch.
Was close to beautiful walks, hikes, restaurants/shops in Burlington.
We would definitely come back.
The only 2 things is that the beds are a little short for my sons and I who are 6'2'' plus. and the parking is a little tight as your car is very close to the road and the road is a little scary. But fortunately, since the house is down stairs from the parking and there's a huge wall there, no need to worry about kids or dogs getting near the road once you are down the stairs.
can't say enough.
Reliving summers in Vermont as a child. A celebration of Bobâs 78 birthday remembering good times.
Beautiful, serene, comfortable property. Great kitchen to cook in, great porch for memorable dinners and especially loved the Adirondack chairs on the ledge. The fireplace and the cozy sitting area was perfect for telling all the stories from childhood spent on the beach here. Thank you for sharing this gem.
We loved our stay at Pastime! The house was perfect for our family of 5. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay! House is fully equipped with kitchen supplies, bedding, towels, games, and water toys. The house was a perfect spot for some fun on the lake, relaxation, and a comfortable atmosphere for our family getaway. The owners were very pleasant and easy to work with. We would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed here with 4 adults, 1 toddler, and 1 dog for family vacation. We were very happy with our stay. Location was awesome - right on a calm, shallow, sandy beach, and close to Burlington and other local area attractions. Rick was very responsive throughout, and Laurie (local contact) was very helpful during our stay. Would definitely go back in the future!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the house. The view is fantastic and we really loved the fireplace, which made the sun room cozy during cool weather. The amenities are all quite decent with plenty of towels and supplies. Very thoughtful!
Great location, close to Burlington. Beautiful set-up. Nice house with everything you need. We had great weather too! Nice that we got to use the water toys.
This home is perfect for a relaxed vacation. It has a sandy beach for the kids and easy access for kayaks and paddle boards. The sunsets are beautiful from the enclosed porch. The owners have though of everything for your comfort and convenience.
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Pastime is a lovely, modern, well equipped home
with spectacular views of the lake from 2 porch levels.
There is a sandy beach and a long expanse of shallow water.
The parking was our only challenge because of narrow space
and heavy traffic.
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Very impressed with this rental. The owners have spared no expense with decorating their home. The walls were decorated with local artist pictures and sayings that made you feel that you were truly welcome to visit their home. The house was very clean. The towels supplied were top quality. They also supplied beach umbrella's, chairs, coolers, etc for using on the beach. The views of the water were just so breathtaking. We loved watching the sun set each night. The full time residents surrounding the house were very pleasant and their caretaker, Laurie was so personable. I will highly recommend this home to my friends and family.
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful lakefront home. Furnishings are tasteful and everything was clean and well appointed. The house is truly fully equipped-including nice sheets & towels, coffee filters, salt & pepper and more! It's a nice quick ride into downtown Burlington for shopping and dining. We loved the kayaking during the daytime and firepit at night! We would definitely return on our next trip to visit the Burlington area!
We spent a week at this beautiful lake home. Our favorite features were the large sun porch overlooking the lake and the gourmet kitchen. We ate on the sun porch every night, played board games out there with the kids, and retreated there when the mosquitoes came out late at night. It is a nice location--only a few minutes from Burlington and close to the bike path. The owners and property manager were very accommodating. I would recommend this house to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway on Lake Champlain.
The house was if anything, better than the pictures! Very comfortable rooms, all amenities; loved the gourmet kitchen and had every meal on the 3-season porch overlooking the water. The decor was delightful, a major cut above most of our previous rental experiences - felt like staying in a friend's home rather than a rental. We took advantage of the kayaks and the nearby bike path. Plenty of space for 6 adults.
This is a perfect spot to vacation in Mallots Bay on Lake Champlain! The home feels welcoming and inviting! The owners are so fun and provided everything we needed! The home is equipped with all high end essentials, especially the kitchen. It is filled with gorgeous antiques and beautifully decorated! We loved our stay here as it was heaven on earth!
This is our third "HomeAway" rental, and it did not disappoint! Place was basically brand new, a beautiful high end kitchen, fantastic gas fireplace and fantastic water views where ever you where. Place was clean and caretaker was wonderful making sure we had everything and got our keys. Owner was easy to work with and coordinate the agreement. We were to early to take advantage of the water, but swimming and boating would be great in the summer. Very close to Burlington, one of our favorite little big cities! Highly recommend!
Russ H.
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Much like Ben & Jerry, the owners all moved to Burlington in the late 1970's. The four owners (two couples, Rich and Jacque, Rick and Madeleine) came to Burlington to attend the University of Vermont for undergrad and graduate work. We then met our future spouses there, all while enjoying the great Burlington/UVM student experience, and living on a shoestring. Distant cousins Rich and Madeleine connected there and our foursome were our only local family. Although the years and different jobs have taken us geographically far away, Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains have always felt like home to us all. We welcome you and hope that you enjoy our house. Our friend Laurie who lives nearby and manages the property for us will take good care of you.
Waterfront properties on Malletts Bay do not become available very often, so when the chance arose to reconnect on the Pastime property, we were all in accord to go for it. 'Renovations' became a 'rebuild,' to 'new build' through record-breaking flooding and even a hurricane! But it has all been worthwhile when we sit out sipping wine at sunset enjoying the lake and the mountains while connecting with friends and family! Priceless!
The original Pastime cottage was located in a wonderful central setting with panoramic views along the eastern shore of the bay, but it was in disrepair, leading to renovation and, eventually, to the necessity of total reconstruction to modern standards. The owners have put much energy and thought into the design and setup of the house, and we all have fallen in love with its charming rooms and pleasant spaces, especially the lovely gourmet kitchen and the enclosed porches that give the feeling of practically being on the beach. We already have many wonderful shared memories of our experiences at Pastime, including a very special wedding on the beach in the summer of 2012. The sunsets on the lake are spectacular and worth the trip at any time of year.