Escape to Your Own Private Retreat on Coates Island Welcome to an extraordinary opportunity on Coates Island in Colchester’s highly sought-after Mallets Bay area. Just minutes from downtown Burlington, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this unique island property offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenient access to everything the area has to offer. This charming one-bedroom cottage offers more than 1,800 square feet of living space, with an abundance of bonus rooms providing plenty of flexibility for guests, a home office, creative space, or simply room to spread out and relax. The updated kitchen opens to inviting living spaces, while the screened-in porch provides the ideal setting for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation, or unforgettable evenings taking in spectacular sunsets over the water. Outdoor living is truly exceptional, with a private dock, access to a private beach, and nearby walking trails offering endless opportunities to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of island living. A carport adds convenience, while the surrounding landscape creates a peaceful retreat that feels worlds away, yet is remarkably close to Burlington. Whether you're looking for a distinctive summer residence, a private weekend getaway, or a one-of-a-kind Vermont retreat, this Coates Island property offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience lakefront living in one of Mallets Bay’s most desirable settings.
Malletts Bay, located between Colchester Point and the Winooski River delta, is a lakeside and residential Burlington neighborhood with a working-marina shoreline and pocket beaches. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Malletts Bay Boat Club and the adjacent causeway path, where sail masts, launch ramps, and shoreline walkers set the tempo. Low-slung lake cottages mix with newer townhomes on curving roads that follow the bay’s coves. Bayside Park frames daily routines with a boat launch, picnic lawns, and long lake views. The vibe stays outdoorsy, with paddlesports and sunset watching shaping the calendar. Nearby, the Winooski Causeway adds a long, linear promenade across open water.
A Residential One District is hereby formed in order to encourage low density single-family residential uses. This district is located in areas that are transitioning from rural residential to suburban residential. Any use not expressly permitted is prohibited, except those that are allowed as conditional uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Bed & breakfast
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 645 Coates Island Rd
$468,373
$627 under list price of $469K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $349K to $523K.