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Tots Cabin

Cabin in Colchester, VT

8 guests·4 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.9 · 15 reviews

What guests are saying

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4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews

Guests consistently praise this lakeside cabin for its spaciousness, cozy atmosphere, and beautiful surroundings. The property features a well-equipped kitchen, a large screened-in porch, and ample outdoor space for relaxation and activities. Reviewers appreciate the thoughtful amenities like kayaks and paddle boards, making it ideal for water enthusiasts. The hosts are commended for their responsiveness, enhancing the overall experience. Many guests express a strong desire to return, highlighting the memorable stays enjoyed at this retreat.

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Property details

🌊 Welcome to Tots Cabin, a century-old lakefront retreat completely rebuilt in 2011 to preserve all of Tot's charm while adding the comforts of modern living. It is privately set beside a wood-edged meadow and overlooks its own private cove on Mallet's Bay. 🏡 The single-story ranch has an open living room and kitchen, the original wood-burning fireplace, and double French doors that open onto a wonderful screened porch with beautiful water views and a dining table that seats 8. The porch is the heart of the house and is a perfect gathering space all night with steady lake breezes throughout the summer. ☀️ Adjoining the porch is a spacious 600-square-foot sun deck overlooking Tots Cove. It receives morning sun and continues to shine throughout the afternoon, making it an ideal spot for relaxing, reading, or gathering after a day on the water. 🛏️ There are two large queen bedrooms with pine walls and water views, a roomy double twin bedroom, and a small full-bedroom off the meadow that once was Great Granny Tot's space. The fourth bedroom is small and best suited for one guest. 🚤 A 200-foot long dock extends into deeper water, providing the property’s best swimming access and space to enjoy the lake. The shoreline is sandy, although the shallow cove has a natural silt and clay bottom, so most guests prefer swimming from the dock. Two kayaks and two paddleboards are available for exploring the cove, and fishing is excellent. 🌿 The property sits at the edge of a quiet 15-acre meadow where a resident bald eagle is often seen in the mornings. Guests may also enjoy the nearby community tennis, pickleball and basketball courts (racquets are provided). 🍳 The modern kitchen includes a farmhouse sink, dishwasher, cooking island, and a generous selection of cookware and utensils. The home also has excellent fiber-optic Wi-Fi, a smart television for streaming, and countless windows that fill the cabin with fresh air and lake views. Tots Cabin feels wonderfully secluded, surrounded by hundreds of acres to explore, yet it is only about 20 minutes from downtown Burlington. Don't leave fires unattended Drive slow in Braeloch. Crawl around the white farmhouse at the curve pls (10MPH) If you move furniture, please replace

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Full Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

  • Pets allowed

    Pets allowed

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

Guest reviews

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Hannah

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May 2026

This cabin was the perfect place for a peaceful getaway with friends. There was plenty of space, beautiful views, and great outdoor access. The house was clean and very comfortable. I loved how well-stocked the kitchen was, and it made it easy to feed a group of 5. My golden retriever absolutely loved swimming and running in the open space, a true dog's paradise. Everyone in my group expressed how amazing the property was, and wants to return one day.

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Emily

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March 2026

Cabin was in a great private space. Heaven for the dogs with beautiful views. Would highly recommend Tots cabin! Brian and his team were fantastic, very easy to communicate with and any issues that had arisen were quickly and professionally resolved.

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Frances

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February 2026

We had a wonderful time. The setting is peaceful and beautiful. The house sits on a secluded inlet and we saw tons of wildlife (deer, turkeys, a muskrat, mallard ducks, ospreys, ravens, and raccoons. The house came with many amenities and conveniences, which were all very much appreciated. The kitchen had plenty of dishes and cookware, the bathrooms were well stocked, and there were lots of books and games. They even provided a full jug of laundry detergent for the washing machine. Outside there were kayaks, paddle boards, and life jackets available. Many Airbnbs skimp on these types of things, and it was lovely to have them. We also appreciated how simple and straightforward checkout was. No extensive cleaning requirements or hassle. The only checkout items were basic courtesies that any guest should be doing anyway.

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Glenn

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January 2026

Beautiful setting overlooking the lake. Cozy cabin. Secluded yet not too far from from the city. Heaters in every room. We stayed on a chilly weekend so we also used the fireplace quite often. Friendly neighbors. A few items didn’t match the written info but nothing major and considering how responsive the host and property manager were, I suspect these will be addressed.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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