About this property

Spacious Holiday Home in Colchester: Finlays Cove on the Lake offers a spacious holiday home in Colchester, Vermont. The property features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, ensuring ample space for all guests. Beachfront and Private Beach Area: Guests can enjoy a private beach area and beachfront access. The sun terrace provides a relaxing spot, while the water sports facilities and tennis court offer entertainment options. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Amenities and Activities: The holiday home includes a shared kitchen, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include a lounge, laundry service, and bicycle parking. Activities such as fishing, canoeing, hiking, and cycling are nearby. Nearby Attractions: Burlington International Airport is 13 mi away, while the University of Vermont lies 12 mi from the property. Other attractions include Centennial Field and Ethan Allen Homestead, each 14 mi distant.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
1 queen bed
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From the moment we arrived, this place felt like a cozy retreat. Just like home, but with breathtaking views in every direction. Every room in the house offers a stunning view, making it easy to relax and soak in the natural beauty. The home is...

Managed by Brian Pilcher

Company review score: 9Based on 39 reviews from 13 properties
13 managed properties

Company info

Brian Pilcher is the owner of Finlay's Cove which was originally owned and built by George Dick Finlay Jr., Brian's great uncle. Brian lives in California where he grew up but spent his summers loving Braeloch and lives here at Finlay's Cove every August. Braeloch was created by George Dick Finlay in 1905 when he purchased what he called "the Farm". It had largely passed down to his great and great great grandchildren, like Brian until the 2000s, yet Brian and his brothers retained three properties there. Even though most of the land is no longer in the family's hands, the feel of the community is truly special and it looks almost identical to how it once was, when Finlay and his four children's families used to gather every evening at the Dining House (still there) to eat together and celebrate the day.

Property info

Finlay's Cove is a fully modern and spacious house rebuilt within ac 1940's cabin. We bought the Main House in 2018 and rebuilt it completely, adding all modern conveniences and exquisite furnishings throughout, and added a 2 bedroom "Overlook" building above our the Main House's roofline that has it's own balcony with terrific views, a coffee and minibar and, of course a bath and shower. The house's sunset views and proximity to some of the best swimming on Lake Champlain water makes it truly special and unforgettable. The original "Main" house includes the primary queen bedroom with a private terrace and is right next door to the bunk bed "kids" room. Both rooms are across from the bathroom with a slate "rain room" shower and down the hall from the Great Room which is open configuration to the living and indoor dining room, as well as the modern kitchen. The large screen porch is the heart of the house for its views and natural vibe; it opens to the main living area and is typically left 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 if you have one to our dock and we provide two paddleboards and two kayaks 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. The shoreline is full of rock cliffs and places to swim an

Neighborhood info

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. We are part of a tennis and pickleball and basketball association that is a 5 minute walk from Finlay's Cove and we provide four rackets and paddles for you to play. The basketball court has balls there. 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.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Finlays Cove on the Lake takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $1,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

14+ years
Extra bed upon request
$150 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $1,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.