Contact Melanie
Phone: 802-395-1844
Email: SandyCoveHouseVT@gmail.com
Phone: 802-395-1844
Email: SandyCoveHouseVT@gmail.com
What day of the week can we arrive?
During Peak Season, check-in is on a Saturday.
Check-in time is 4pm.
Check-out time is 10am.
Check-in time is 4pm.
Check-out time is 10am.
Is there a nearby Grocery store?
Our local market is about 2.5 miles away. A&B carries the necessities and then a few extras. You'll find your general fruits and veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, apples and bananas. But you won't necessarily find scallions, shallots or sweet potatoes.
From late spring until early fall, you'll also find the local farmer's markets in Grand Isle and South Hero offering you local fresh foods too.
Bigger grocery stores are about a 30 minute drive away.
From late spring until early fall, you'll also find the local farmer's markets in Grand Isle and South Hero offering you local fresh foods too.
Bigger grocery stores are about a 30 minute drive away.
Is there a washer and dryer available at Sandy Cove house?
We don't have a washer and dryer available for our guests. However, if you're like our family, you're in swims suits most of the time anyway! And who wants to do laundry on vacation?!?!
Where Can I rent a motor boat or sailboat?
Ladd's Landing is the closest rental place. They offer motorized fishing boats, a pontoon boat and small sailboats for rent. You can also rent boats at North Hero Marina and Apple Island Marina in South Hero.
What are some nearby attractions?
In the Waterbury/Stowe area, you'll find Ben & Jerry's Factory, Cold Hollow Cider Mill and the Stowe Gondola.
In Shelburne, you'll find Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Shelburne Farms and Shelburne Museum.
In Burlington, you'll find lots of festivals, beer tours and shopping.
Just across the border in Hemmingford, Quebec is Parc Safari (about 45 mintues away). You can be parked in Montreal, Quebec in about 1 hour and 20 minutes to explore the city and visit their many attractions. Bring your passports if you plan to go to Canada.
In the summer, there are free outdoor music venues at Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero and at Knight Point State Park in North Hero. Bring a picnic dinner with you to these weekly events.
In Shelburne, you'll find Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Shelburne Farms and Shelburne Museum.
In Burlington, you'll find lots of festivals, beer tours and shopping.
Just across the border in Hemmingford, Quebec is Parc Safari (about 45 mintues away). You can be parked in Montreal, Quebec in about 1 hour and 20 minutes to explore the city and visit their many attractions. Bring your passports if you plan to go to Canada.
In the summer, there are free outdoor music venues at Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero and at Knight Point State Park in North Hero. Bring a picnic dinner with you to these weekly events.
Are there nearby restaurants?
Our favorites are family friendly Kim's Snack Bar and McKee's Island Pub and Pizza. There are quite a few more snack bar options including Seb's in South Hero and The Outhouse in Grand Isle. Casual spots to hang out include the Tiki Bar at North Hero Marina, Hero's Welcome and The Steamship Pier Bar and Grill, both in North Hero.
If you want to step out of beach attire into suitable casual attire, there are local chef-run restaurants offering superb palate-pleasers including Shore Acres, North Hero House and The Blue Paddle. There are plenty more dining options around the Champlain Islands too.
If you want to step out of beach attire into suitable casual attire, there are local chef-run restaurants offering superb palate-pleasers including Shore Acres, North Hero House and The Blue Paddle. There are plenty more dining options around the Champlain Islands too.
Should we bring our own Linens and Towels?
You can bring your own linens (fitted sheets, flat sheets and pillow cases) and bath towels or we charge $100 + 9% VT Tax for a set per bed plus 10 bath towels and washcloths. There are 3 queen-size beds, 2 twin beds and a full-size sleeper sofa. Exact size matching isn't necessary as long as your sheets are at least the same size or larger than our beds. We provide pillows, bed spreads and lightweight blankets.
We don't provide any beach towels. Bring your own.
We don't provide any beach towels. Bring your own.