Century-Old Lakefront Victorian on a Private Island—Boats, Beach & Dog-Friendly

Maple - Private Island Retreat on Lake Champlain
Stay on a private island in Lake Champlain.

Accessible only by boat, Garden Island is a 30-acre private island offering a rare and peaceful Vermont escape. Maple is the island's flagship home, a spacious Victorian lake house designed for gathering, with a sweeping wraparound porch and open lawn overlooking the water.
Maple is a true Victorian-era lake house, originally built in the late 1800s, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship with original hardwood floors, intricate wood paneling, marble fireplaces, and stained-glass details, a grand yet welcoming centerpiece of Garden Island.

Inside, the home offers five bedrooms, multiple living areas, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, and a large game room with a card table and lounge space. Generous common areas make Maple ideal for extended families or multi-generational stays, comfortably accommodating up to 12 guests.
Guests enjoy full access to the island's sandy beach, open meadow, and wooded walking trails. Spend your days kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, or taking the paddleboat out across Converse Bay. All non-motorized lake equipment is included in your stay. Swim from the dock, relax in a hammock, or unwind on the porch as the sun sets over the Adirondacks. With no cars on the island, the setting is calm, natural, and intentionally unplugged.
Garden Island is located in Charlotte, Vermont, just 25 minutes from Burlington. Explore Shelburne Farms and Shelburne Museum, hike Mt. Philo for panoramic lake views, enjoy farm-to-table dining at Philo Ridge Farm, or stroll Burlington's Church Street Marketplace and waterfront. Secluded yet convenient, Maple offers the experience of a historic lake retreat with easy access to Vermont's best attractions.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.Wifi/Internet: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in your cabin and throughout the grounds.Transportation to the Island
Guests are transported by a complimentary ferry service between 8:30 AM and 7 PM. After-hours ferry service is available for a $10 / trip gratuity (paid directly to the ferry operator). An island staff member is on site 24/7. Upon arrival, staff can assist with luggage and guide you to your cabin.Parking: Free parking is located on the mainland in the dirt lot near the green barn that says 'Garden Island.'Good Neighbor Policy
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. All guests shall abide by the good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.