The Cupola House & Cottage is the most delightful year-round accommodations on Lake Champlain in upstate New York.

Photo: North Apartment Bedroom

The Greek revival house and Federal style cottage have spectacular views of the lake and Vermont's Green Mountains no matter what the season.

On the second floor of the Cupola House, there are two fully furnished guest apartments. The North Apartment is comfortably elegant with a full Victorian-style bathroom, living-dining area, and fully equipped kitchen. Antiques and colorful quilts complement the decor and all basic needs are included whether guests stay a day, week, or month. The two-bedroom South Apartment is more whimsical with it's decorative additions of vintage and local folk art. This rental also features living, dining, kitchen, and bath accommodations. Guests in both apartments are welcome to enjoy the most noteworthy feature of the house: a huge, two-story porch overlooking a colonial garden and the lake.

The 1813 Cottage offers 2-bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths with a large eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room / sunroom and lakeside deck which overlooks a beautiful yard, border gardens, and gazebo - Available Monthly year round.

After breakfast, you will want to get a start on your agenda. A short walk down Main Street will delight visitors with the unique galleries, restaurants and shops of historic Essex. Biking, hiking and golf are all close by. The sparkling beauty and convenience of Lake Champlain provides swimming, sailing, fishing and boating. If you want to bring your boat, slips are available at Essex Marina. Fishing and sight-seeing charters are available with Old Dock Charters. Complimentary use of kayaks, canoes, and bikes is included.

Make your arrangements for the Cupola House soon to experience the scenic beauty and outdoor adventure of the Lake Champlain region.