Escape the city for the summer to your own family compound or run your own lodge/motel & restaurant located on beautiful Lake Champlain. Could also make a wonderful corporate retreat, self contained rehab or therapy facility, etc.. Private 3 acres has 562' of direct black marble frontage w/deep water access & beautiful views of Mt. Mansfield and North Hero Island. The water is pristine. Ruthcliffe Lodge is a long established & still operational business owned & run by same family since the '50's. Main lodge built in 1951 & 7 unit complex in 1957. All structures have been maintained & updated as needed, roof last 3-6 years. The 6 uniquely decorated motel units are located lakeside w/great views. The lodge is separate from the 6 units & they are usually booked all season, memorial day to 10/1. The restaurant has steady clientele all season & people come by boat from NY & VT to dine. There is a 100' steel dock for that purpose. If using privately, how long you stay is only limited by the weather. Lodge seats 40 people, awning deck seats 30-40 people & the lakeshore deck w/8 umbrella tables. Lodge has fully equipped kitchen & bar, large dining area, bathroom & 4 bedrooms upstairs. It has a very comfortable wood paneled interior w/large windows that looks at the lake. The lodge has 1805 sqft & 7 units has 1800 sqft. There is a floating dock for swimmers & 4 boat moorings. This is really one sweet & beautiful setup w/many possibilities for seasonal use. Very private & unique.