Location: Paul Smiths, Adirondack Mountains, New York, USA
Accommodations: Chalet, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Chalet
This relaxing retreat was built to view the sun, the moon and the trees. Nestled in a mature pine forest, the wind whispers through, caressing your ears in the summer, and the snow hangs elegantly on the trees in the winter. Part of a 50 acre tree farm and maple sugar bush, this well cared for property boasts abundant wildlife and a network of walking and skiing trails which take you past wetlands, cliffs and a variety of forest types.
Private and secluded, yet centrally located, Camp Hatteras is located seven miles north of Paul Smiths College on Rt. 30. You’ll be in one of the most varied wilderness areas of the park. We’re located in the middle of some of the Adirondack’s most dependable snow for cross-country skiing, with abundant groomed and back country trails nearby.
The Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center is five miles away and is open year round with wonderful hiking, XC skiing, snowshoe trails and educational programs for the whole family.
You’ll be 25 minutes to Titus Mountain Ski Center, Saranac Lake or Malone; 35 minutes to Lake Placid and its Olympic venues; 50 minutes to Whiteface Mountain. The Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks (the Wild Center) is 40 minutes away in Tupper Lake.
Camp Hatteras has three bedrooms and sleeps up to 8 people. Two of the bedrooms have two twin beds each and a third bedroom has a full. An open loft has a futon, which can be folded open for another person or two. Two bathrooms with showers make sure that no one is waiting. There is a complete laundry room for those making longer stays. There are toys for younger children to discover, and a high chair and “potty” for toddlers.
A wrap-around deck has a propane grill and picnic table in a screened porch. Bring some water jugs with you, as this 500’ deep well delivers the freshest, tastiest mountain water that you could ever want. You’ll want to take some home. There is a nice campfire spot for summertime marshmallow roasts or quiet fire gazing. The glass front wood stove sheds a warming glow across the great-room’s hardwood floors in the winter.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, electric oven and range, a dishwasher, and all of the things that make cooking healthy, hearty meals possible.
Firewood is supplied for our winter guest’s heating comfort, and a reasonable amount of campfire wood is available in the summer as well. The driveway travels about 200 yards in from the main road and is well plowed with plenty of parking. If you’d rather not heat with a wood stove, the electric baseboard heat is always there to keep you warm.
In the warmer months, there are nearby trails which are excellent for mountain biking with both back country roads and single-track. Designated horseback riding trail heads are less than a mile away. A “Wild and Scenic Study River,” the Osgood, flows nearby with put-in and take-outs within a couple of miles of your driveway. Drop-off and pick-up arrangements can be made. This is a “must paddle” for those interested in wildlife and scenery. Many have spotted the Bald Eagle who has a nest at the river’s edge. We are surrounded by many great fishing spots.
Your hosts, Bob and Sheila, are a former professional wilderness guide, and a life-long resident of the Paul Smith’s area. Between the two of them, good advice—connecting you to great experiences and unique destinations is as close to a “sure thing” as you can get. The temporary use of their brains is complimentary!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove : Vermont Castings w/ glass front; firewood provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed
- Crib : We have two porta cribs available.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you'll need including: toaster, coffee maker, popcorn popper, stuff to make s'mores, cooking oils & many spices!
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : For and extra fee. Call for details.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer : Available at the main lodge.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Campfire area (firewood provided), XC ski/hike/snowshoe out your front door, children's toys, free/paid guide service available, if you want to be "electronic free" for your stay, just let us know and we'll make it so...
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Sorry! We're animal lovers too, but it just doesn't seem to work in our rental ):
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Call for details.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer ....$1,250/week(Sat. to Sat.) Call about Last Minute Specials being offered
Fall/Winter/Spring... $300/night .. $1,000/week (two night minimum)
Christmas Holiday rates.... $1,500/week
Ask about our "off season" special: stay two nights, third night free!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.
We do accept PayPal, fees apply.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Bob, Hannah, Luke & Sheila enjoy traveling, but they love the Adirondacks and can't imagine living anywhere else. This property was built by family & friends for Bob's parents and is now rented out as it truly is a gift to be shared.
The Unique Benefits of this Chalet
This place is more than a vacation rental to us, it truly is part of the family. At Camp Hatteras you'll notice that it feels like home and is well taken care of, as you will be as our guests during your stay...
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- As much privacy as you'd like, for as long as you can stay!
Traveler Reviews (13)
It just don't get no better'n this
Guest: Suzanne
(Lakeland, FL and San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/06/12
Review Submitted: 01/20/12
Little old ladies taking annual trips since we live in Florida and Texas. This was our 7th and we were amazed at the hospitality. Sheila touched based with us daily and since there wasn't enough snow to snowmobile she gave us all sorts of suggestions. We rode the gondola to Whiteface Mountain and looked like round inflated people with all our "warm" gear. It's the coldest place in the world with the wind blowing but that too was fun. Cabin is very clean and a great place away from home for fun or simply to get back to nature. If we live long enough, we may be checking on another visit with Sheila and Bob. Most of us are 66 and up so who knows what tomorrow will bring. We all recommend a visit without hesitation! Linda Maggie Suzanne .
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
I was lucky to come across Camp Hatteras!
Guest: Rich F.
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 09/22/11
I was extremely lucky to come across Camp Hatteras! I was looking for a house to rent in the Adirondacks that was quite, and close by some mountains and hiking trails. Camp Hatteras was perfect for both of these goals! The surroundings were completely quite. You do not see or hear any neighbors. The house is surrounded by many acres of beautiful pine forest, you have complete privacy. Besides there being some trails in the back of the house, there are two mountains and several beautiful trails (in the VIC) just a 10 minute ride from the house! There were dozens of trails and lakes all within an hours drive from the house. Lake Saranac is only 20 minutes away and Lake Placid is only 40 minutes away. The house was impeccably clean. I stayed for 5 weeks from mid-Aug to mid-Sept and I did not see "one" insect in the house for the entire 5 weeks!! That is highly unusual if you think that this house is in the middle of the woods!! The house is very comfortable and there was plenty of heat and hot water. The kitchen was fully implemented and there is a clothes washer and dryer. Wrap around deck with adirondack chairs, and screened in porch. Sheila and Bob are WONDERFUL hosts and helped me with my various logistic and hiking questions and were always available for any help! The business end of this transaction was trouble free! No misrepresentations, no bait and switch, no problems of any type! If you want comfortable and beautiful surroundings for your Adirondacks trip, I could not recommend Camp Hatteras more!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Rest and Relaxation
Guest: Patti
(Fairport, NY, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11
Review Submitted: 04/19/11
My husband and I spent four days at Camp Hatteras in early April 2011 and found it totally relaxing. If you are a clean freak have no fear, the entire house is spotless and extremely comfortable. Sheila will greet you like an old friend from the beginning and make sure you have everything you need. If this is the area where you want to stay, you won't find better accommodations.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
The perfect gataway!
Guest: FamilyGroup
(NYC, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11
Review Submitted: 03/05/11
One can't possibly describe how wonderful the owners are, you have to experience the place for yourself to believe it. The property is kept very clean and inviting and having Sheila next door guarantees your every need is met and advice on what to do in the area is from a local full time resident and guide (can't hope for more!) The trails on the property offer a quick outing opportunity while nearby trail heads offer more extensive trips into Adirondack backcountry. If you like watching wildlife, all you have to do is gaze out of a window in the morning and you're practically guaranteed a sighting. The quite, private and wooded setting gives the feeling of remoteness while a trip to town or grocery store does not take much more than an hour.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Everything perfect!
Guest: Sally and Jim
(Attica, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 08/10/10
Beautiful home, perfect site, perfect location, quiet, peaceful, restful, centrally located to trails and other ADK sites and MOST ACCOMMODATING owners! The home was very clean and well maintained and well stocked (kitchen - spices and tools, bathroom, towels, games, books, and even marshmallow roasting sticks!!! And many activity brochures and trail maps). We have already recommended it to friends and family. It was a perfect home away from home for our family of 6. We would recommend new comers to ADK area to start the vacation at the Paul Smith VIC.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Camp Hatteras Ironman Week
Guest: cc
(Smithtown,N.Y.)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 08/06/10
Our family had a great time at Camp Hatteras. Lake Placid is a 35 minute drive away (Saranac Lake is 15) and beautiful views of the mountains are enjoyed during the ride.The house is clean and comfortable and Sheila is a pleasure to work with start to finish. Fishing, hiking,paddling,golfing and sightseeing is all convenient to the house. Stories and memories were fun for all during the evening campfires. It is a great place for a busy family vacation doing all that is available or to just relax and take in the peace and quiet that surrounds Camp Hatteras. We will recommend Camp Hatteras to our family and friends.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Great Gift Idea
Guest: Grateful Mom
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/25/10
Review Submitted: 03/02/10
Believe the reviews, Folks! This place is a gem! It is so lovely and so well cared for. I tend to be a bit fanatical when it comes to the cleanliness of accomodations. No worries here! Everything was spotless! The kitchen was such a pleasure to work in. It was wonderfully supplied, including full sets of dishes, wine glasses, various spices, even a blender and electric mixer. You really don't have to bring anything from your own kitchen! I also don't appreciate hosts who hover and are intrusive. Again, no worries! Bob and Sheila were the perfect hosts; there, if you needed them, and so very pleasant, helpful and honest. When I walked into the grand room and saw the welcoming fire in the cast iron woodstove, and the bottle of complimentary maple syrup that is produced on the property with a cordial note of welcome, I was hooked! Our three day winter get-away was a Christmas gift from our daughter, Leslie and her partner, Doug. Thank you, guys. Nice find! Thank you, Sheila and Bob. We will be back!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
What you see is what you get!!
Guest: jillo22
(Fort Worth, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/26/09
Review Submitted: 01/11/10
This was our first time renting a vacation home. I have to say, I was very skeptical about the whole ordeal. But my sister-in-law was insistent that we get together somewhere snowy for Christmas. We could not have had any better first experience renting a home than this. Sheila is very prompt and thorough in replying to any questions you may have before arriving at the property and continues to be very enthusiastic in offering help or suggestions while at the property. We showed up, a bit earlier than check in, to find Sheila building a fire in the wood stove for our arrival. To our amazement, the pictures displayed are very accurate. This Adirondack home is nicely decorated, uncluttered and has many quaint touches. The property is VERY clean and well maintained. The home is warm and cozy with the wood stove burning and/or separate thermostats in each room for every ones individual preference. The winding driveway was kept plowed during our stay, but we were glad we had a four wheel drive vehicle to navigate it. Sheila suggested Mt Titus for us to go skiing. It was probably about a 25 minute drive. It was perfect for us amateur skiers. One day we just explored around the outside of the home and found the sledding hill Sheila had told us about. It was a blast!! We made a couple trips to Lake Placid which was about a 40 minute drive. We have learned this property has many return guests, of which we may now be one of too!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Would Come Back In A Heart Beat!
Guest: Zipora
(Ardmore, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09
Review Submitted: 10/07/09
I'd come back in a heart beat- not because of what the surroundings offer- other houses in the area have that too. But for the human touch: the house feels like a home. It's clean, comfortable and inviting. Sheila went out of her way to attend to every little detail to make our stay enjoyable. If she could control the weather, she would. Thanks!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Great ADK Getaway
Guest: ADK46ers
(Rochester, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09
Review Submitted: 07/30/09
Great for a family vacation in the woods with all the amenities. Big upgrade from the lean-to's we normally stay at! Large enough for 2 families. Property was updated and very well maintained. Sheila and Bob were great hosts, thanks for making us feel right at home! The week flew by as our days were filled with fishing, hiking, canoeing and swimming, not to mention the best campfire pit around. Will return again, hopefully this winter so we can ski right out the door.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children.
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