Location: Bolton Landing, Lake George, Adirondack Mountains, New York, USA (Crystal Lake Near Lake George and Gore Mountain Ski Area)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: House
Perched on a three acre lakefront knoll and just 19 miles from world class skiing at Gore Mt., Crystal Lake Lodge is the ideal location for winter and summer sports!
Built in the 1920's as the personal residence of the original owner of 1800 acres surrounding pristine Crystal Lake, this gorgeous English-style manor house embodies the feel and charm of the original Adirondack "Great Houses." Graced by warm wood mouldings and paneling in virtually every room, it is situated along the apex of a beautifully landscaped 3 acre knoll from which you can watch the sunrise over the lake from the Great Room's stone terrace and the sunset from the expansive house deck, which affords a nearly 360 degree view of the lake and mountains.
Access to the spring fed (and stocked!) lake is limited to residents (and lucky renters!) and motorized boats are prohibited so only the sounds of the Adirondacks, the birds and children laughing on the lake will intrude on your reverie. The house and the property are replete with many secluded "nooks" for reading, meditating or just napping. Flanked by graceful stone walls, a long winding drive leads first to a boat-sized garage and then up to a circular drive next to the house ensuring ample parking for guests. Stone walkways and stairs meander through the property to secluded garden oases.
This peaceful idyll is nevertheless close by to any number of adrenalin-pumping options -- just steps away from fly fishing or tubing down the Schroon River, tucked between Exit 24 (and a few minutes' drive to jet skiing and restaurants in Bolton Landing) and Exit 25 on the Northway (for groceries and antiques in Chestertown or skiing at Gore Mt.), and a just few exits from shrieking down the water rides at the Great Escape, ziplining among treetops at Adirondack Extreme or serious shopping at the outlet malls in Queensbury. At the end of your adventures, you can return to your own private lodge for hot toddies in front of the huge stone fireplace in the winter or a quick dip in your private lake and canapes on the deck in the summer as the sun sets over the mountains.
The Lodge's private beach front includes a rowboat and canoe and a dock for fishing over which hangs a 32 square foot deck for enjoying the lakefront activities vicariously or snoozing in the hammock.
The Lodge and the 1800 acre Preserve within which it sits are ideally suited to families. The Lodge itself is stocked with games and books for children and adults of all ages and interests, two flat screen wi-fi enabled TV's (one is 55"!), binoculars and birdbooks for serious birders, cooking appliances and equipment to satisfy the most demanding gourmands and a sun porch for children's crafts and play room. The absence of speed boats and jet skis on the lake not only maintains its pristine condition and preserves the quiet, but ensures a safer swimming environment for youngsters. In addition to the Lodge's own private beach, there is an Association beach with roped off swimming areas where other children gather, diving rafts and tennis courts -- all amenities accessible for free to Lodge guests and a short walking distance (the Lodge's own winding driveway being one-third the distance!) on a dirt road used only by residents so virtually untrafficked. (There is a 10 MPH enforced speed limit.)
You don't have to choose between the perfect setting and the perfect house -- you can have both while being Lord of the Manor at "Crystal Lake Lodge."
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : long private drive and circular driveway next to house provide ample parking.
- Wood Fireplace (2) : Huge stone fireplace in greatroom and another in master suite. Additional charge for wood used.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : Queen mattresses in Master, private double room and also the "Quad" (potentially sleeps two others in twin beds)
- Double Bed (2) : double bed in one room and double with single bed in another (i.e. "the Triple")
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : 2 twin beds in the "Quad" and 1 twin bed in the "Triple"
- Crib : Pack 'n Play available upon request
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 2 flat screen wi-fi enabled TV's (55" and 36") with basic cable provided. Any "extra" programs for which there is a charge would be deducted from deposit
- DVD
- VCR
- Jetted Tub in Bath : In Master Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Includes most counter appliances (Cuinsart, Kitchen Aid mixer, toaster, etc.)
- Cooking Utensils Provided : 13 place settings of dishes, eating utensils, glassware, etc.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (3) : There are two palatial decks-one spans the entire south side of the house with a grill, outdoor furniture perfect for dining or sunbathing. The second deck (32' x 32')extends over the lake and leads to a secluded, private sandy beach and dock. There's also a lovely patio through french doors off the greatroom overlooking the lake.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : From the huge lakeside deck take stairs down to the only private beach on the lake or wind your way down graceful stone steps down to the dock.
- Lakefront : The Lodge commands a view and private access to 280 feet of lakefront.
- Lake View : Every room has lake view!
- Mountain View : Crystal Lake Lodge is sits on 3 private landscaped acres on private pristine Crystal Lake surrounded on all sides by gorgeous Adirondack mountain views.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless hi-speed internet access via TimeWarner (cable)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : In addition to the private Lodge beach, there is an Association beach with a large sandy expanse and roped off areas for non-swimmers where young children from other Association homes gather. The non-motorized lake policy preserves the pristine quality of the lake water, the serene quiet of the environment and swimmers from errant jet skiiers. A sunporch and basement rec room offer other indoor play areas for children.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25
- 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
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sept -February...$3,000/week (other rates may apply for holiday weeks)
March-May...$2800/week (other rates may apply for Holiday weeks)
Sept - May...$450 per night
Jun-July 14 '12...$3,600/week
July 14 - Aug '12(i.e. Saratoga Season)...$4,000/week
50% rent to reserve; $100 cleaning fee regardless of length of stay
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Lakeside of Lodge in winter - Lake George Rental
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- Lakeside Lodge view in summer - Lake George Rental
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- View of the Lodge from the driveway - Lake George Rental
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- View of Lakeside deck
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- lakeside deck (32' x 32')
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- Deck and Lakefront
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- The Great Room & stone fireplace
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- Lakeview from Great Room
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- Kitchen
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- Lakeview from dining room
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- Double bedroom
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- "Triple" bedroom
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- "Quad" bedroom
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- Master Bedroom fireplace, skylight and mirrored closet doors
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- Double bedroom
Traveler Reviews (18)
Eric H
Guest: Eric H.
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11
Review Submitted: 11/23/11
This property is incredible! It is immaculately well maintained, spacious and warm. The listing and the photos dont do justice as to how great this lodge actually is! Myself and a group of friends stayed here for a weekend in November and have never had such a good time! Their book collection is very extensive and we were surprised at the number of amenities the owners provided. The owners are extremely communicative and have one an excellent job in making this vacation property a place you will want stay over and over again! This property is suitable to every age group.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Crystal Lake Lodge
Guest: Paul & Marie
(Seymour , ct. usa )
Date of Stay: 08/14/10
Review Submitted: 08/26/10
The lodge providing us a wonderful place to spend a week with my family . Everyone loved the access to Crystal Lake and the majestic views the lodge layout provided. Everyone mentioned how the lodge was exactly what they pictured it would be, a home away from home that provided a much needed retreat from the bustling downtown Lake George Village. The children couldn’t wait to use the art room as soon as they were done with breakfast every morning, it was wonderful to be able to watch them create and play together through the kitchen window that looks into the sun room. As for me, getting up in the morning to head down to the boat launch and cast a line off the dock for some fish and good conversation with my family was worth every minute. We even managed to take and enjoy a full three-course dinner down on the lower deck overlooking the Lake. It was just perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home, thanks so much. Paul, Marie, & the Family
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Guest: Michel Demers
(Pointe-Aux-Trembles)
Date of Stay: 11/04/09
Review Submitted: 11/04/09
Beth, words are hard to find to express how much all of our families (11 adults) enjoy the week-end at your lodge. As you may know it was the Canadian Thanksgiving and the oven had the honor of cooking a nice turkey that was devoured by all on the Saturday night dinner. In fact we enjoyed so much our gettogether that we are contemplating the idea of making it a ritual to meet at your lodge every October for the next years, providing it is available. We can't talk enough of the breathtaking surrounding the lodge is located in as well as the tremendous numbers of various birds' species we could find, as we know you are very aware of. Even if the temperature was on the cool side we still had a ball and tons of memories to share. Again thank you so much for letting people share this great place you have and we will go back.
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Guest: Bob Sharlet
(Niskayuna, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09
Review Submitted: 07/25/09
Splendid house, marvelous ambience, lovely Adirondack setting -- I brought together my New York and California families there for week of July 11-18. The spacious and well appointed bedrooms, well equipped kitchen, the decks, lawns, private beach, the still lake, and especially the Great room where we all gathered in the evenings with much room to spare -- made it our most memorable annual summer vacation of the past five years. Best of the class of the houses I've rented on the Cape, Lake George and the California coast. We'll definitely be back.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/06/09
Review Submitted: 06/06/09
We stayed 5/29-5/31 2009 at the house for a weekend. We were celebrating a 30th birthday with friends and family. We had a wonderful weekend. There were tons of activities to do for everyone. We enjoyed fishing, and the relaxing water front deck. The lake views were amazing from every room in the house. Our family and friends loved this place, and it will always be a memorable birthday celebration.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/23/09
Review Submitted: 04/23/09
April 13-15, 2009My husband and I brought our H.S. Senior (son) and a few of his friends to the Adirondack area for a pre-graduation gift and enjoyed three sunny, beautiful days as the boys went fishing, boating, played Frisbee, as well as whitewater rafting on the second day. The lodge was absolutely beautiful and was equipped with everything you could need. We sat on the deck outside the kitchen and watched the “teens” play football in one of the fields as they enjoyed being “boys” before the challenges of college and career choices are made. We used the “sun room” off the kitchen as a “theatre” as we brought a home projector and the boys watched some favorite movies. Both Beth and Kevin were so helpful and worked with us to get this trip together. Our next hope is to return during the Fall to experience the beautiful foliage that surrounds the Lodge and the lake.Mike and Mary, Pittstown, NJ
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Guest: Maureen12
(New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 11/13/08
Review Submitted: 11/13/08
Twelve of us visited the Lodge in October of 2008 to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversery. The house was PERFECT - well-equipped for cooking, reading, relaxing and well-situated for hiking, boating and taking in the local sites. Crystal Lake is serenely beautiful and the views from the house are exquisite - particularly with the fall foliage in its full splendor. I look forward to another visit and would highly recommend this rental.
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Guest: Denise Maurer
(Brunswick, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/10/08
Review Submitted: 10/10/08
What a treat to enjoy Autumn in such a spectacular setting. The house is very large and roomy for large family and friend gatherings. If you are looking for tranquility, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones -- I highly recommend you book a stay here.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/08/08
Review Submitted: 09/08/08
What a spectacular home and lovely setting! We spent a week in July at Crystal Lake Lodge and thoroughly enjoyed it (in spite of the rainy weather). The house is very spacious and comfortable and the lake is enchanting. A true delight!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/25/08
Review Submitted: 08/25/08
We had the time of our lives here! A family vacation with enough room and fun for everyone. Beautiful,surroundings and wonderful owners to work with. We will treasure our time here!
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