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Dawson’s Diggs: Causeway, Lake Access & Kayaks

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Dawson’s Diggs: Causeway, Lake Access & Kayaks provides a garden and more. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Dawson’s Diggs: Causeway, Lake Access & Kayaks


  • Stay with us—Emotional Rescue is here.

    Dawson’s Diggs is an intimate, artfully decorated cottage for two on the peaceful Mills Point Peninsula. Walk to Lake Champlain, launch the provided kayaks, or explore the celebrated Colchester Causeway just steps away.

    Inside, rich colors, carefully selected artwork and comfortable furnishings create an atmosphere that guests describe as charming, cozy and delightfully unexpected for a Vermont lake cottage. Burlington’s restaurants, shops, waterfront and cultural attractions are approximately 15 minutes away.
    The cottage accommodates a maximum of two guests. It includes a queen bedroom and a smaller bedroom with a twin bed. Please note that access to the bathroom is through the smaller bedroom, making the cottage best suited to a couple or two companions who are comfortable with this arrangement.

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About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Malletts Bay, a neighborhood in Colchester. Church Street Marketplace and North Avenue Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waterfront Park and Colchester Pond Natural Area. Sunset Drive-In Theater and Gordon H. Paquette Arena at Leddy Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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Colchester, VT

What's nearby

  • A forest path surrounded by dense greenery and wildflowers.
    Airport Park
    5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A historic town square with a prominent church tower, brick buildings, and a paved walkway.
    Church Street Marketplace
    17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • A marina with various boats docked, a building with a red roof, and trees along the water's edge.
    Waterfront Park
    17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • A tall brick clock tower with a dome and a smaller clock on the side, surrounded by pine trees.
    University of Vermont
    19 min drive - 16.3 km
  • beach near Airport Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Burlington Union Station
    17 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    9 min drive
  • Butter
    14 min drive
  • Zachary's Pizza
    9 min drive
  • Delight
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dawson’s Diggs: Causeway, Lake Access & Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dawson’s Diggs: Causeway, Lake Access & Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dawson’s Diggs: Causeway, Lake Access & Kayaks?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dawson’s Diggs: Causeway, Lake Access & Kayaks located?

Located in Malletts Bay, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Airport Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Auer Family Boathouse. Sunset Drive-In Theater and Starr Farm Dog Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Dawson’s Diggs: Causeway, Lake Access & Kayaks Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was excellent - loved the causeway and biking trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Exactly as described, took a nice walk on the causeway, great little place in a cool location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Cottage is cute and perfect for a stay by Lake Champlain with easy access to the Colchester Causeway and swimming in the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great decor. Comfortable beds. Bathroom and kitchen could use a little sprucing up. Location was great and got see a wonderful sunset from the causeway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the proximity to the causeway and Burlington very much. The cottage was an eclectic decor which was interesting and fun. The part that concerned us a bit was that the bathroom had mold on the ceiling and shower head, and no ventilation in the bathroom. We had to open the window to get the air to vent. Which was on the front lawn. We ran out of toilet paper because there was one roll. The Coffee was available but no sugar or creamer. The powder would have been fine. Also the lawn could have been mowed because with overgrowth comes ticks and such. We the area and outdoors very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, my grandson and I had an excellent stay. The host, Albert, was incredibly responsive to every question we had. The check-in instructions were excellent and there was a laminated sheet with instructions for everything we needed to know. The kitchen was well equipped and everything worked. Now, one has to keep in mind that this is a lake cottage not a timeshare resort Villa. So “rustic” would be an appropriate adjective. There’s an air conditioner in the master bedroom and a large split level AC unit in the living room which kept the whole place cool. And the entrance to the Causeway was less than 100 yards from our cabin, making it very easy to get to the bike trail which we spent the better part of two days exploring. One comment, which has been mentioned by other reviewers, is the lack of an exhaust fan in the bathroom which left it humid such that the bath towels and washcloths didn’t dry. We solve that problem by simply taking the bath towels and hanging them over the railing in the morning and by the time we got back they were dry and odor free. For those looking for a lake cottage getaway with easy access to the bike trail. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bike Trip Stay

The cottage was perfect for our bike trip, the trail was accessible from the cottage. The decor inside the cottage was awesome and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Causeway Catamounts

We enjoyed our location next to the lake, every thing as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, needs a good scrub

The location is excellent, especially if you are biking in the area. For 2 people the house size is perfect. The decor is a bit eclectic. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

This is a wonderful location near the Causeway and access to the lake while very quiet neighborhood. The property was clean and ready for use. The smaller bedroom has an awkward access to the bathroom limiting privacy. Great for a couple.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VT getaway

Running away from the heat in CT. Was a very nice getaway..Area was very quiet, Easy to find. would recommend. Would do away with slippery bathroom rug.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts

The location is perfect. The house had all the necessary essentials. Good size.Use of the owners kayaks are a blessing … we biked the Causway from right outside our door to Burlington! Great for the price! I have stayed on Lake Champlain several times. Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner seems nice ,but theCabin was in need of cleaning there were dust bunnies in most of the corners . The bathroom smelled of urine ,Not unbearable but noticeable. The location is EXCELLENT !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great little cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay

I had a great experience at this property! It was the perfect place to watch the eclipse, and made a a great home base. I was pleasantly surprised at how well stocked the kitchen was, as far as dining ware and cookware goes. We needed to call Albert to turn up the heat, but he arrived promptly and was very pleasant to interact with. We loved the decor of the place, and would love to return if we find ourselves in the neighborhood again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vers nice little place

Well equiped house in a very quiet environment. It is not the most modern house in the life but it was ok. The only negative comment we have is that we were annoyed by the droplets falling from the roof on the air conditionner outside the bedroom (please do something) all night long (it rained a little in the evening). Otherwise it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northern Lights

We had traveled to the area, in hopes of seeing the Northern Lights. We read that Mallets Bay was a top location, due to minimal light pollution. It was a dark new moon weekend, but overcast and there didn't seem to be any actual solar activity. There was also much more light pollution than we expected. That said, we enjoyed our weekend in the Burlington area and might return to this property for kayaking & summer activities. It is a -frills home, but was spotlessly clean and comfy. The heater was noisy, so we closed the bed room door. This made the bedroom cool, but the comforter and bed were very comfortable. Our only beef was that the guitar was out of tune and a picture was crooked ;-) . Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location was great. Beautiful lake views, access to the causeway, easy drive to Burlington. It was very quiet. We also had no trouble getting an Uber to and from downtown Burlington one night, even though it's a private and pretty remote area. The host was fantastic - very prompt with all communications and went above and beyond to provide helpful information during my stay.I do think people should know what they are getting - this is an old lakeside cottage. I wasn't expecting a fancy hotel so it was okay that the bathroom was small and outdated - but you can't access the bathroom without entering the second bedroom. I understand that the house is meant to be good for a couple, but if you were intentionally filtering your search for 2 bedrooms because you want that level of separation and privacy for your party, this might not meet your needs. There was also an overpowering musty smell in the house that was unfortunately pretty off-putting and stayed strong throughout our entire stay.Besides the bathroom setup and the smell, our stay was fine in the end but we might not stay again for those reasons. I do want to reiterate how great the location and host were, though. For the right people, this will be a suitable spot for a lovely Vermont getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as advertised

Let me start by saying that this cabin is perfectly fine and a very good price. The location is very convenient to the bike trail, although the path to the lake & kayaks is pretty treacherous. They do not charge a “cleaning fee”, so I can forgive the dead bugs in all the windows and the overgrown garden. My major issues with this listing are the inaccuracies. Most importantly, this is NOT a true 2 bedroom. The second bedroom is actually a den with the only access to the only bathroom. They put glass doors (no curtain) on the entry and called it a bedroom. This meant that the “bedroom” had ZERO privacy. For some groups, this would work. It did not work for us. Other mis-advertised Amenities: Washer – actually a laundromat 7 minutes away AC – only in the primary bedroom. Deck/patio – just a fire pit in the grass
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot for some peace and quiet. Easy access to the lake for kayak launching and to the causeway for morning and evening strolls/rides, rapid and effective A/C, comfortable bed, and outrageous decor - we were finding new little pieces of art hidden around the place right up until we were packing up to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfectly located to the Bike Trail we planned to do during our stay. The place was clean and gave us a comfortable stay. Located in a peaceful, quiet setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place. The location was perfection! So quiet and lovely. The decor was so cute and cozy. Albert was an excellent host. I have been waiting to do the causeway for 2 years and this was the perfect location for me.The access to the beach was so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is so gorgeously decorated and was a perfectly located and super comfortable stay for our Burlington getaway. The cottage is easy to walk to the water, which was beautiful. Getting there was easy. The beds were comfortable, the place was clean, and our host Albert was clear and easy to communicate with. We loved this stay and would love to visit again some time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, great stay! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025