This loft-style lake house is located on a shale bluff on Hog Island in Swanton, Vermont and boasts absolutely phenomenal sunsets. It is designed for a relaxing, couples or single family vacation in a nature rich environment. Open year-round, the house has a fireplace (propane), fire pit on the beach, great swimming water, 2 kayaks/lifejackets/paddles, Wifi (XFINITY Gig), washer/dryer, and air conditioning. It has hot water baseboard heating for year-round warmth. The house is a new build with a queen-sized master bedroom, full bath, and a loft with two twin beds. The kitchen has a large refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a dual function keurig (k-cup or drip). The living room has a 75 inch SMART TV, two barrel chairs that swivel 360 degrees, loveseat with two reclining seats. The waterfront deck has a grill, dining table and umbrella, and an outdoor sofa and coffee table. Linens/towels (beach and bath)/plates (regular and paper)/glasses/coffee cups/Keurig (k-cups/drip dual function)/ground coffee/grill/ propane all included. It's a great, relaxing location to take a swim or launch on a kayak site seeing cruise along the beautiful shoreline. There is no dock (predominantly west winds) but the front yard offers plenty of space to park a boat and trailer. There are two public boat launches nearby (West Swanton Boat Access .2 miles and Tabor Point Boat Ramp 4.2 miles). In addition, the house is just steps from Hog Island Market where fishing equipment, bait, fishing license, ice, beer, wine, and groceries are all available. Campbell's Bay Campground (~5mi) is also close by for Pontoon, Motor Boat, or Canoe rentals. West Swanton Orchard (1mi) is a great stop for apples, soft ice cream and souvenirs. Green Mountain Stables is directly across the road where visitors can watch the horses training or take riding lessons, and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is also just one mile away. The house is centrally located within the best Pike, Bass and Walleye fishing grounds on the lake! For those who want a bit more adventure, the Canadian border is just 4 miles north. There is a nice small, waterfront town with several great restaurants called Venice en Quebec just across the border. Montreal is also only one hour north so bring your passports. Here is a rundown of additional restaurants and places of interest nearby: To the West: - Alburgh (4-8 miles) > Dollar General/On the Run Gas Station and Quickstop (4 miles) - Lake Champlain Islands Dining: North Hero House, Hero's Welcome, Ruthcliffe Lodge, McKees Island Pub and Pizza, Blue Paddle, Tikki Bar, (all about a 15-mile beautiful drive southwest through islands) To the East: - Swanton (7.5 miles) > House of Pizza > Shaggy's Snack Bar (famous fries!) > Hannaford's, Dollar General, Aubuchon Hardware > McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, multiple gas stations/quick stops - St Albans (15 miles) > Pie in the Sky (pizza, hot sandwiches) > Mimmo's Italian > Twiggs Gastropub (drink specials/live entertainment) > Jeff's Main Seafood > 14th Star Brewing