Right on Lake Champlain, the main house is ideal for 1 couple, w/ room for an occasional visit of a couple or individual, pre-approved, @ $100 pp, per night. We (the owners) live in a separate apartment downstairs, w/ separate access. Enjoy sunsets from our private beach, swim or paddle, walk to the town beach for tennis or pickleball, ride the Bike Path, explore local trails, or head to the hills. Slackers just hang out. One-week minimum stay. And while we LOVE dogs, prior approval is required. The house is beautifully furnished, with an open living/dining/kitchen area, that opens onto a covered porch overlooking the yard that rolls down to the beach with breath taking western views across the lake to the high peaks of the Adirondacks. From the yard is a staircase to the beach. The kitchen is fully equipped with coffee makers, microwave, toaster and dishwasher. Perfect for a retreat or romantic getaway, and the only place you'll want to be at sunset! There is a lovely bedroom with queen bed and dressers, and for occasional visitors, a second bedroom with a modern pull-out memory foam queen bed, lake view and direct access to the west porch. Entry into the house is thru the east/front porch where a BBQ grill is located, into a foyer area which houses a washer/dryer. Xfinity internet, Smart TV and a Bose Bluetooth speaker are provided. There’s central heat and air conditioning. Coffee, tea and a variety of breakfast items are provided for your first two days. Shopping and Activities Great coffee, sandwiches and pastries are a 2-minute drive to Charlotte's Old Brick Store, and another 2 minutes to the Philo Ridge Farm. Also in Charlotte, Stone's Throw Pizza and the Backyard Bistro. It's 8 minutes north to Shelburne for a top of line grocery store and several restaurants along with other shops. The a big Farmer's Market's on the main green in Shelburne every Saturday morning and lots of other local farmstands scattered around Charlotte. There are lots of walking trails in Charlotte (map provided). It's only two miles to the center of town and the Charlotte Town Library, state boat launch, Town Trail, and Mt. Philo, Vermont’s first state park with its unparalleled views of the Champlain Valley and beyond. Next door, Shelburne Farms is a must see - great for walking or tea at the Inn, and Shelburne Museum is also a unique and wonderful experience. If you enjoy wine tasting or craft beer, the Shelburne Vineyards and Magic Hat Brewery are a short drive. Make the short drive to Burlington’s Church Street Market Place for shopping, dining and entertainment. The dining and shopping opportunities in Burlington are endless, from small coffee shops to fine dining, local artisan galleries, brew pubs and parks. UVM and the other local colleges also offer special events and concerts. Vermont’s famous little city, Vergennes, is 20 minutes to the south, and another 10 minutes south through beautiful Addison County, brings you to the glorious Basin Harbor Club and Golf Course and the Champlain Maritime Museum. Interaction with guests We live in the apartment downstairs but want to provide you the privacy of a proper get-away. Generally, we do not accept dogs, as we have a young deaf JRT already on the premises. That said, subject to negotiation, we may consider a canine guest if the owner is very well-behaved. ;) As this is a frequent request -- we have 2 small kayaks and one SUP available for guest use. And of course if you have questions or need anything during your stay, we are always available. We're located on a lovely, residential, dead-end street, right next to the Charlotte town beach. All neighbors are year-round residents, as opposed to the many summer camp communities located up and down the lake. You’ll need a car to get around, but can also travel by bike to many local hot spots. There’s a short, wide driveway we share, and you can leave bikes on the east porch or in the garage for safekeeping. Check in is 4:00 pm and check out is 11:00 am, but can be flexible with advanced notice.