*This is not a full time rental property, we as a family often spend our weekends/vacation time at the cabin when guests are not booked*
**While we unfortunately do not allow our guests to bring their pets, we have family dogs that sometimes stay at the cabin with us. There is a cleaning service that comes between stays, but those with severe dog allergies may prefer to stay elsewhere**
THE CABIN ITSELF
Our cabin has an open concept kitchen/living room area. The kitchen area has a 4 burner stove, microwave, toaster, coffee machine and a beautiful wooden trestle table. The living room has a television (equipped with Roku), a secretary style desk, and comfortable seating (armchair, Adirondack style futon, rocking chair with foot rest). The highlight of the common area are two large windows that look out to a mountain view.
One bedroom has a full mattress and the other bedroom a bunk bed (top mattress is twin size, bottom mattress is full size). Additionally, the futon in the common area folds out into a full size mattress. Therefore, the cabin can physically sleep up to 6 adults (however the space is probably most comfortable for up to 4 guests).
Outside we have a large front deck with plenty of seats and a BBQ grill.
For those visiting us in the winter months, we have a carport to keep your vehicle snow free!
***The basement of the cabin is not a finished basement, please be mindful of this when staying at the cabin***
IMMEDIATELY NEARBY OUTDOOR ACTIVITES
Ski/Snowboarding: We are aboout a 15 minute drive to the entrance of Gore Mountain Ski & Recreation Area
Canoe/Kayaking: At the end of our road we have a public canoe launch into Minerva stream (10 minute walk, < 1 minute drive).
Hiking: We also have a NYS trailhead on our street (~5 minute walk) where you can do a day hike up to Sherman Pond (2.5 miles) or Stony Pond (4.0 miles).
Swimming & Other Outdoor Activities: During the summer months (mid-June to early September) Donnelly Beach is open at Minerva Lake (~5 minute drive) with an on-duty lifeguard and a snack stand that serves hot food. There are also basketball and tennis courts to enjoy, as well as a loop trail around the lake. During the winter months this area hosts an outdoor ice-skating rink and sled hill. You can also ice fish on the lake if you have your own equipment.
CLOSEST COMMUNITIES:
Hamlet of Olmstedville (~5 minute drive): If you need to quickly resupply on any essentials there is Sullivan's General Store open everyday (7am-7pm). Olmstedville is also home to the Owl at Twilight, a small fine dining restaurant (open seasonally). The food has always been delicious, but service sometimes on the slower side.
Hamlet of North Creek (~15 minute drive): This is the town where Gore mountain is located. Your closest Tops Grocery store is here and a Walgreens pharmacy. We recommend Hey Days for Pizza and Izzy's Market & Deli for artisanal sandwiches. There's also a Stewarts Shops located here, open from 5am-11pm, so if you need snacks for an early morning hike or are craving a late night snack this would be your best bet as other places will be closed.
Village of Schroon Lake (~20 minute drive): The village of Schroon Lake is the largest of the nearby communities. You can find another Tops grocery store here. During the warmer months you can rent a motorboat for the day at the Schroon Lake Marina, and there is also a public beach for swimming. In town we recommend 9 Mile Coffee an awesome local coffee shop and The Towne Store for gifts and Adirondack apparel.
OTHER STOPS
Betty's Funny Farm (Minerva, NY ~5 minute drive)
- Authentic mountain crafts, homemade jam and jellies, locally produced maple syrup
It's About Thyme Farm (Olmstedville, NY ~10 minute drive)
-Garden center, gift shop, and glass blown items
-Pumpkin picking in the fall!
Main Street Ice Cream Parlor (Chestertown, NY ~25 minute drive)
-Great throwback ice cream parlor that does breakfast and lunch
Lake Harris Lodge (Newcomb, NY ~25 minute drive)
-American bistro restaurant
Paradox Brewery (North Hudson, NY ~30 minute drive)
-Great craft brewery with occasional live music
Deli & Meat Store of the North (Warrensburg, NY ~35 minute drive)
-Awesome deli/butcher shop. Grab some stuff to BBQ! Especially if your coming north on I-87 to get to the cabin, quick pitstop.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
-Your closest urgent care is the Warrensburg Health Center (~35 minute drive). Open 8am-8pm Monday through Friday and 9am-5pm on the weekends.
-The closest 24 hour emergency room is Glens Falls Hospital (~50 minute drive).