Hot Dot’s Retreat On East Creek A

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6 reviews

· Addison, Vermont · 260 acres

Hosted by Alyson E.

Canvas tent

· 6 guests max

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All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Escape the chaos of everyday life and find solitude while listening to sounds the nature that surrounds East Creek. Discover our hidden gem and enjoy the blue/grey herons, osprey, eagles, ducks, geese, coyotes, beaver, muskrats, porcupines, moose, bear, deer, fox, bear, etc. Enjoy fishing, kayaking (bring your own kayak) and cooking over the wood campfire or propane Blackstone camp grill! We offer battery packs to charge your cell phones and small electronics. Hike Mt. Independence historic site, located 1 mile from the campsite. Enjoy hiking just over 6 miles of trails and stopping at the visitor center. https://historicsites.vermont.gov/mount-independence https://mountindependence.org/the-mount-in-photos/ https://historicsites.vermont.gov/mount-independence/trails Three marinas located on Lake Champlain within a mile of the campsite, rent a slip for your boat and enjoy fishing on Lake Champlain! Contact Ed or Sue at Plunder Bay Marina for a boat slip or access to their boat launch and parking. https://www.plunderbayvt.com/ Please note- This site is on the backside of an operating crop farm. Corn, hay and wheat are grown on the farm. The road to the campsite is utilized by farm equipment, and at times, depending on the weather and traffic it can be muddy to travel on. We continue to improve the farm road, however at this time we recommend AWD or 4WD vehicles. Rules to follow onsite When dry you can drive right to the tent, otherwise it is a Hike-To Campsite, it's approximately 400 feet from the parking area. No motorized vehicles permitted on the property beyond parking area. This is to help minimize traffic on the property and preserve natural environment and service road. Parking: There is a parking area for multiple cars located at the entrance of the property, and is limited to 10 vehicles. Turn onto the private dirt road marked 361 Mt. Independence Road. Continue down the road about a 1/2 mile until you see the parking area sign. If you'd rather not drive your vehicle up the dirt road, there is designated parking space at the base of the entrance near the old barn. Park in designated parking space only. Once parked in Parking area follow the mowed path to the campsite. This is a Posted Private Property. You'll see the signs at entrance of property. Please stay on the mowed campsite, trails or road. Do not cut trees or damage natural landscape. Please leave the site as you found it. Clean up after yourself and your pets. No target shooting No hunting No fireworks Please do not Drive past posted "No vehicles beyond this point" sign. Hike to camping only. *Drop off service available- see extras. Alyson HipCamp Host Our family is excited to share the beauty of our working crop farm with others. My great grandfather settled here in the late 1930's from Stanstead, Canada, Our family milked dairy cows until 2006 at which time my Dad sold the herd and leased out to neighbor that continues the farming activities on the farm. In 2020, my husband and I became the proud owners of Lake Home Farm. For many years my grandparents rented row boats at this campsite which brought so much joy to so many. We are excited to engage with Tentrr and our campers to share this gem while continuing the relationship with our neighbor who crops the land. Note: this campsite is named after Dot, Dot lived in Ludlow, VT and she spent her summers at this site for all the years of my childhood. She was famous for her turtle soup and we're delighted to remember her in this way!Escape the chaos of everyday life and find solitude while listening to sounds the nature that surrounds East Creek. Discover our hidden gem and enjoy the blue/grey herons, osprey, eagles, ducks, geese, coyotes, beaver, muskrats, porcupines, moose, bear, deer, fox, etc. Enjoy fishing, kayaking (bring your own kayak) and cooking over the wood campfire or propane Coleman camp grill! Sun shower and outhouse on site. Hike Mt. Independence historic site, located 1 mile from the campsite. Enjoy hiking just over 6 miles of trails and stopping at the visitor center. https://historicsites.vermont.gov/mount-independence https://mountindependence.org/the-mount-in-photos/ https://historicsites.vermont.gov/mount-independence/trails Three marinas located on Lake Champlain within a mile of the campsite, rent a slip for your boat and enjoy fishing on Lake Champlain! Contact Ed or Sue at Plunder Bay Marina for a boat slip or access to their boat launch and parking. https://www.plunderbayvt.com/ Please note- This site is on the backside of an operating crop farm. Corn, hay and wheat are grown on the farm. The road to the campsite is utilized by farm equipment, and at times, depending on the weather and traffic it can be muddy to travel on. We continue to improve the farm road, however at this time we recommend AWD or 4WD vehicles. Rules to follow onsite This is a Hike-To Campsite, it's approximately 400 feet from the parking area. No motorized vehicles permitted on the property beyond parking area. This is to help minimize traffic on the property and preserve natural environment and service road. Parking: Parking is located at the entrance of the property, and is limited to 10 vehicles. Turn onto the private dirt road marked 361 Mt. Independence Road. Continue down the road about a 1/2 mile until you see the parking area sign. If you'd rather not drive your vehicle up the dirt road, there is designated parking space at the base of the entrance near the old barn. Park in designated parking space only. Once parked in Parking area follow the mowed path to the campsite. This is a Posted Private Property. You'll see the signs at entrance of property. Please stay on the mowed campsite, trails or road. Do not cut trees or damage natural landscape. Please leave the site as you found it. Clean up after yourself and your pets. No target shooting No hunting No fireworks Please do not Drive past posted "No vehicles beyond this point" sign. Hike to camping only. *Drop off service available- see extras. Alyson HipCamp Host Our family is excited to share the beauty of our working crop farm with others. My great grandfather settled here in the late 1930's from Stanstead, Canada, Our family milked dairy cows until 2006 at which time my Dad sold the herd and leased out to neighbor that continues the farming activities on the farm. In 2020, my husband and I became the proud owners of Lake Home Farm. For many years my grandparents rented row boats at this campsite which brought so much joy to so many. We are excited to engage with Tentrr and our campers to share this gem while continuing the relationship with our neighbor who crops the land. Note: this campsite is named after Dot, Dot lived in Ludlow, VT and she spent her summers at this site for all the years of my childhood. She was famous for her turtle soup and we're delighted to remember her in this way!

What to expect

Canvas tent

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Campfires allowed

Toilet available

Pets allowed

Showers available

Bins available

Picnic table present

No drinking water

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 4 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Additional Canvas Tentrental

$75.00

Additional Canvas Tent similar to the one at Hot Dot's, it's roughly 400 feet from the base tent. There is a queen size bed in the 10' X 12' tent with parking nearby. Lantern/light is also provided inside the tent. This tent is private and cannot be seen from the main location of Hot Dot's. The outhouse/sun shower is located at the Hot Dot's main camp 400 feet away.

Reviews

100% Recommend7 ratings · 6 reviews

Kathleen A.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Perfect in every way

Amazing host and one of my favorite places on earth. Sooo relaxing and just perfect.

Catherine S.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Hot Dot’s is a fantastic place to go to unwind. Alyson and Mike have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into every aspect of the site. The tent and bed were clean and comfy as was the on site loo. They offer ample amenities for seating, cooking, relaxing, and the private dock is great. The bluegill were definitely biting! Alyson was a great host and very prompt returning my messages and questions. I have a feeling this hidden gem won’t be hidden for long. I just hope they will have availability next year because we definitely are returning! - Cat and Jerred

Kathleen A.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Favorite camping on earth!

Tent

Always a wonderful experience. This is our third time and it is just as nice as our first. Love the new upgrades and all privacy. Alyson is an amazing host and one of our favorite places on earth!!!

Sarah S.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

A Gem!

Alyson’s property was absolutely beautiful! Very private with pretty much everything you need to have an elevated camping experience. Alyson was clear and responsive with communication, and offered helpful tips to explore the area a bit too. I promise - it’s a gem of a spot!!

Peter W.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Ahhhhhhmazing. Simple as that. We were graciously greeted by Alyson who give us the lay of the land as we drove up to the campsite. Glamping at its finest. Comfy bed, fresh clean linens, well lit for safety. The dock and East Creek view is mesmerizing. Be sure to walk the fields at sunrise and sunset. Saw bald eagles and many hawks. Didn’t want to leave. Thank you so so much. Will be back!

Kerry W.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Loved it!

We absolutely love this place! So much so that we stayed an extra night 😁 Alyson and Mike were warm and welcoming hosts and attentive to any needs. The accommodations were clean and comfy, loved the solar shower! The spot couldn't be any more relaxing and peaceful. We caught some fish and did some kayaking. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us 🥰

Location

Addison, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), Mohican, and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking