You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Top of Church Street Roost 2
This is the same listing as Top of Church Street Roost but as of December 1, 2021 I will be the Host instead of the Co-Host. Situated but 200 feet from the coffee shops, brewpubs, and restaurants of Church Street, this charming, large one-bedroom is the perfect roost for both Burlington tourists and UVM parents in town to visit. This listing also has a living room with a futon and recliner couch as well as a full kitchen, porch and free easy parking.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Church Street Marketplace. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, sofa bed, and living room
Free WiFi
Steps from Church Street Marketplace and 10 minutes by foot from University of Vermont
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Burlington apartment is smoke free.
Property manager
Michele Olvera
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Towels provided
Soap
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Games
Books
Outdoor areas
Porch or lanai
Barbecue
Outdoor furniture
Work spaces
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 total pets
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On the waterfront
In the city centre
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Top of Church Street Roost 2 Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Lisa P.
5 Jan 2025
Lisa P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori U., Arlington MA
10 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
All the comforts
We really enjoyed our stay. The little extras like (our favorite) coffee, chocolates, and great tea selection made for a cozy fall weekend.
Lori U.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Jordan M., Columbus, USA
25 Oct 2024
Drugs!
Stay here if you specifically want to be right next door to a place that harbors active drug users and clean needle exchanges. This was not disclosed in the listing of this VRBO. The first thing we notice when we pulled in at 1pm are people actively using drugs behind the dumpster next door and a group of at least 10-12 people gathered in the parking lot next door. We walked to the front of the rental to see what the business next door was, to then be approached by the drug users telling us we are bothering them. This business attracts throughout the day 10-15 minimum groups of people that hang out outside by your vacation rental, and clearly are using drugs. Additionally, until 11pm the first night we stayed we had 2 drugs users moaning and yelling to one side of the unit, while additionally having a homeless woman digging through the trash for over an hour on the opposite side.
Michele's stay inside is clean, but the walls are very thin and you can hear the drug users next door throughout your time there. We too needed a noise machine in order to drown out the upstairs movement and the constant communication of homeless people next door.
Michele reported to us that security often comes by to check on the location. We were there from 7pm-11pm and did not once see security stop by.
I would recommend picking a different location for your safety and peace of mind.
This is the cutest little place to stay and it is so close to many great restarants, shops, Champlain lake, walking trails etc. I rated one area a 3 star because the VBRO unit is on the first floor and there are full time attendants in the other apartments. The walls are very thin and we could hear the tenants above us at night which made it hard to sleep. The 2nd night however I turned on the sound machine on my iPhone and that took care of the issue. Some of the other reviews mention homeless people around the unit. While we saw many people, I never felt unsafe. The house next door is a Restart facility so there are many people coming and going through the day. We would stay here again.
Sandy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
JEANETTE C.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Burlington
We spent 3 days here and had a wonderful time. Located about an hour drive from Stowe and Smugglers Notch. Church Street was a delight! It is pedestrian traffic only and the streets are lined with cute shops and some great restaurants! I personally loved hearing the church bells chime every hour!
JEANETTE C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Michael U.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Unfortunately the apartment suffers from a Burlington problem in that homeless has exploded as has drug use which was being used in the neighboring parking lot during my stay. Its proximity to Church street and downtown make it very convenient. If I were traveling with kids I would think again about staying here.
Michael U.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
James P.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location close to downtown. The apartment is really nice although the couch is not comfy to sit on and the futon was very uncomfortable to sleep on. However, it was a great price compared to surrounding listings
James P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew F.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great long weekend
This home is in an excellent location. We were able to walk to church street and many restaurants. This is helpful as just about everywhere charges for parking. Suppling the coffee was awesome. The home was clean and comfortable
Matthew F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laurie B.
23 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
4 day getaway
This was our second time staying here. We love the location (walkable to downtown church street). Michelle the host is excellent and responsive.
Will stay here again. We love Burlington!
Laurie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sara G.
22 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to visit for UVM family!
Michele's place was perfect. There is a large bed in the bedroom and a futon and couch that opens up in the other room. The dining room is very large and includes a table that easily seats six. The kitchen is well-stocked and the bathroom was fine for our group. The location is perfect! Literally steps from all of the shops on Church Street plus a parking space to boot!
Nicely maintained spot really close to Church St and lake Champlain. Only thing is it’s behind a church and there are a lot of cars parked right outside the windows and the door. Occasionally, you can hear backpackers/homeless people talking right outside. The church bell rings every hour and starts at 5AM in the morning. The host is nice and the place is neat. Just that the area isn’t the best.
Qian
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
David S.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location for getting into town
Second time staying in Michelle’s house and works really well for us particularly allowing dogs! We love walking into town from the house. There is some noise at night and people hanging around nearby throughout the day and night due to a recovery center next door.
David S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Elizabeth E.
25 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for walking!
We loved the convenience of this property for walking everywhere! Michele was an excellent host with great local recommendations. Only note is that the driveway entry isn’t great for vehicles low to the ground - my car bottomed out twice but that was unfortunately our only option for parking.
Elizabeth E.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Fran C.
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great clean older apartment
The property was very clean. Its an older house with apartments. When we arrived we noticed the house behind us had homeless citizens living in a tent. At first we were unsettled but these peoole were not addicts. They are people who cant afford housing. Burlington is very very expensive so dont go there with minimal money.
I messaged Michelle about the back porch light not staying on and it didnt get repaired. That was an issue because my sister had to take her dog outside with no light. The street lights dont provide much light so we were a bit scared to go out in the dark.
Everything was provided that we needed and again it was very very clean.
Noise level was a bit loud at times from people who lived in the other apartments but we turned on AC and blocked them out.
Marijuana is legal in Vermont so you will see people smoking and the smell at times was strong
Its a college town with a Medical University which is very close.
We would stay there again!! Its inexpensive and worth every penny we paid.
Again, it was very clean!!!
Fran C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laurie B.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location !!! Top of Church St.
Great place to stay while visiting Burlington. Location is perfect! Walking distance to everything! Clean, roomy and has everything you need.
It was just Two of us staying but could easily accommodate six.
Michelle is an excellent host And was responsive each time I reached out to her
We will definitely back and we'll be staying here!
Laurie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew B., Ferndale, Michigan
13 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great value in heart of Burlington
This was my first time in Burlington visiting with my girlfriend. Our stay at Michele's place was perfect! There's plenty of space with all the essentials you need. The location is unbeatable, walkable to everything downtown. All this with a price cheaper than most hotels and other vacation rentals. Highly recommended!
Andrew B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Bruce G.
24 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Close to the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Located less than a block from the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Many choices for meals and shopping and street entertainment. The food coop about two blocks away was outstanding. It would be hard to find a more convenient location! Michele was extremely responsive and even arranged for us to leave our car in her driveway before check in time. The apartment was clean: comfortable bed and lots of room to spread out Some visitors may feel uncomfortable in the neighborhood as there were facilities nearby for individuals in need of help. We never felt threatened or unsafe and I would not hesitate recommending staying here.
Bruce G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Catherine G.
8 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We travel to Burlington every August to visit w/ friends. This was our second time renting with Michele. The property is clean, very reasonably priced, and is in a terrific location. Our only complaint is that it books up too fast! We missed getting in our reservation for our weekend next summer. We may need to plan a fall trip instead :)
Catherine G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lauren T., Saxapahaw, NC
13 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
College grad stay
Came for 5-6 days for college kid’s graduation and to help them with apartment move-out. This property was ideal location for easy walks to all needed amenities - high quality food/groceries, good dining options, nice laundromat, and delightfully an easy walk to grad’s apartment 😅 Great, flexibly-usable space for 3 easy, potentially 4-5 ppl. Good communication with and responsivness from host!
Lauren T.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andre D.
8 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We were able to walk to all the places we wanted. Late night pizza joint 100 yards away was a big plus!
The place was exactly as described, very close to Church Street, and ultimately a great place to stay for a weekend in Burlington. Loved all of the fuzzy blankets and pillows that were a nice extra touch in winter. Would definitely stay again!
Katie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jesse K.
12 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
A great little house very close to the walking mall, had a great stay! There was aittle mix up with the cleaners who had not come before we arrived but Michelle was gracious and took care of everything. Highly recommend staying here!
Jesse K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
LeaAnn B.
13 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay near Church Street!!
Our vacation stay in Burlington was great. Older property but well maintained on a quieter street. Close to Church Street shops and eateries. Host was quick to respond with all questions. Would recommend.