Title: Bayside Retreat ~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=91135&destination=Colchester%2C+Vermont%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=96132942&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bayside Retreat \~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach ## Photo gallery for Bayside Retreat \~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach ![Smart TV - Bayside Retreat ~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96140000/96133000/96132942/73e08344.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Bayside Retreat ~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96140000/96133000/96132942/dfc0c6d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Bayside Retreat ~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96140000/96133000/96132942/2ec1fa99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bayside Retreat ~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96140000/96133000/96132942/48eccd32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bayside Retreat ~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96140000/96133000/96132942/cb14e5b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bayside Retreat \~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bayside Retreat \~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space with private beach access, hot tub and pool! MAIN LEVEL \- 1/2 bathroom with laundry access \- Kitchen \- Coffee bar \- Dining room \- Living room with 65" TV \- 3 seasoned porch (sunroom) with futon (queen) \*If you need the futon made up for sleeping, please let us know before your arrival\* UPSTAIRS \- 2 bedrooms each with a queen bed \- 2 full bathrooms BACKYARD \- Pergola with hot tub and seating \- Stock tank pool \- Propane grill \- Firepit with seating SANDY BEACH \- Beach toys \- Fire pit and seating Water toys available Memorial Day to Labor Day - WEATHER DEPENDENT The water level of the lake can be high in the spring and summertime, if this occurs there may be little to no beach on the shoreline. Water/beach shoes are strongly recommended. \*Please note that stairs to access the beach are across the street from the property. This property does NOT sit directly on the beach. You must cross the street to access the stairs to go down to the beach. \*\*ANY DOCKS IN THE WATER ARE PRIVATE AND OFF LIMIT TO GUESTS! Firewood is NOT provided. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69650000/69640600/69640561/7bf3d3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tälta Lodge, A Bluebird by Lark Stowe - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 959 reviews £111 includes taxes & fees 20 Apr - 21 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=69640561&PinnedHotelID=69640561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily continental breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117150000/117145600/117145515/62080621.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spark by Hilton Essex Junction Burlington Essex Junction - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 144 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=117145515&PinnedHotelID=117145515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113630000/113629700/113629649/258307fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fish, Hike & Ski: Spacious Family Escape in Eden Eden - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=113629649&PinnedHotelID=113629649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122800000/122796700/122796663/db84cd2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ski, Hike & Explore: Home 5 Mi to Dtwn Burlington! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Colchester is home to this holiday home. Sunset Drive-In Theater and Beverage Warehouse are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Champlain Mill and North Avenue Shopping Center. McCarthy Arts Center and Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester.dx91135) [View more Holiday homes in Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Private-Holiday-Homes.d91135-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.54786,-73.196655&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:es%7CnG%60fw%7DL%3FS%3FW%3FS%40W%3FS%40U%40W%40S%40UBU%40U%40UBSBUBUBSBUDSBUDSDSBUDSDSFSDSFSDSFQFSFSFQFQFQHQHQFQHQHOHQHOHOHQJMHQJMHOLMHOJKJOLMJKJMJKLKJKLKLKJKLILILKLGLILINGLILGLENGLENGLENELCNENELCNCNCNALCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLDNDLBNDNDLFNDLFLDLFNHLFLHLHLFLJLHLHLJJJLJLJJJJJLLJLJLJLJJJNJLJNHLJPHLHPHNJNHPHNFPHPFPHPFPFPFPHRDRFPFRDRFRDRDRDRDTBRDRDTBRBTBRBTBTBR%40TBT%40T%40T%40R%40V%40T%40R%3FV%40R%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FVAR%3FVARATAVARATATCTATCRCTCTCRCTCRETERCRETERERERGRERGPGRERIPGRGPGPIPGPIPGPINIPKNINIPILKPILKNKLKNKJKLKLKLMLKJKJMJMJKJMJMHMHMJMFMHMFMHOHMDMFMFODMFODODMBODMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOEMCOEMEOGMEOGMGMEMIOIMGMIMGMKMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKKKMKKMMKOKKIOMMIOKMIQKMIQIOIOIQIOIQGQIQIQGQGQGSGQGSGSEQGSESGSESESCUESESCUESCUCSCUCUCSAUAUCUAUASAWAU%3FSAW%3FS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=meagK63xb4UXI2tYfs9OKODQTM4=) Colchester, VT ### What's nearby - ![University of Vermont](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601763/696a6872-d7bc-4984-98d5-45dddc1cacdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Vermont 7 min drive \- 7.9 miles - Saint Michael's College 5 min drive \- 5.9 miles - Niquette Bay State Park 6 min drive \- 5.8 miles - Winooski Falls Mill District 7 min drive \- 6.1 miles - Sunset Drive-In Theater 8 min drive \- 4.6 miles ### Getting around - Essex Junction-Burlington Station 13 min drive - Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 9 min drive - Starbucks 8 min drive - McDonald's 7 min drive - Burger King 9 min drive - Dunkin' 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bayside Retreat ~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bayside Retreat ~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach? ### What time is check-in at Bayside Retreat ~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach? ### What time is check-out at Bayside Retreat ~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach? ### Where is Bayside Retreat ~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bayside Retreat \~ Hot Tub, Pool, Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy A. 19 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getawy The view was outstanding! The updated interior was gorgeous. And the hot tub a plus! ##### Betsy A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### kim p. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superlatives Abound Every positive superlative applies to this property and our stay there. Everything you could need, super clean, perfect location with wonderful view. Nicely decorated, with superior attention to detail. Can easily recommend. ##### kim p. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles T. 29 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Champlain retreat Nice long weekend in Colchester. Beautiful and well located house. The host was very responsive to my questions. Will definitely book anther trip to this retreat. Thank you, Chad ##### Charles T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne Marie P. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Concert getaway We are two adult couples and loved having our own bathroom in our room ##### Anne Marie P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Scott I. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Stay in Colchester Vt Colchester is a beautiful area with lots of trails, hiking, biking etc. The house was well-kept with minor issues. A busy road separates the house from the beach. All things considered it was a good stay. ##### Scott I. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer F. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful stay at this lovely house. Beautiful view and such nice amenities! Nicely updated! Great location! Will be back! ##### Jennifer F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Guillaume B. 25 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Great spot ! Definitely worth it ! ##### Guillaume B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Donna R. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect UVM graduation stay Sweet cottage close to UVM & downtown Burlington & Winooski with parking. We spent only late evenings at the cottage but beds were comfortable. It rained all weekend so we couldn’t take advantage of all of the other amenities. ##### Donna R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen K. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Champlain Gem Dog owner’s paradise! Clean, nicely updated, comfortable house on beautiful Malletts Bay. Amazing sunset viewing from the beach & the enclosed porch. Dog-friendly to a new level - fully fenced back yard, dog feeding station inside with pot-filler to fill dog water bowl! Enjoyed provided kayak & SUPs. Owner super responsive. Shaded bike trail w/in walking distance. 15 minutes to downtown Burlington. Will definitely stay again!! ##### Karen K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Annette B. 13 Oct 2025 ##### Annette B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ---