Location: Duane, Adirondack Mountains, New York, USA (45 min-Lake Placid,35 min-Saranac Lake, 20 min-Malone) View Map
Accommodations: Three Log Cabins on waterfront, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 11-12)
Swim, fish, hike, enjoy lawn games, or just relax reading and communing with nature on a private 22 acre preserve with ponds, island, docks, boat, canoe, adirondack chairs and waterfront cabins, including one with a waterside screened porch. Three log cabins, each with private decks, two with full kitchens and 3/4 baths, provide comfort and a peaceful setting for that quiet, away from it all, vacation. There is a telephone and computer hookup.
Wildlife abounds provoking a natural interest amongst all ages.
Enjoy a campfire after supper with chairs surrounding the firepit, away from the camps but adjacent to the water. The western vista provides clear and colorful sunsets which precede the galaxy of stars that brilliantly light the evening and night sky.
Within 30 minutes guests may enjoy two 18 hole golf courses, a country club open to the public, shops, grocery stores, the Almanzo Wilder Homestead which provides tours and seasonal activates, a NYS Visitor Interpretive Center with tours, lectures and exhibits; and just a few miles further, the resort of Lake Placid with its many activities and events throughout the year.
Enjoy a soir francais or dejuner a mere two hours away in beautiful and vibrant Montreal where continuous visitor activities, shows, festivals and sightseeing abound. A day trip to the largest, French-speaking city in the Western hemisphere will provide many memories and experiences.
Informed, friendly caretakers eagerly share their knowledge of local lore and special fishing streams and current activates with guests. Shangri-La in the Adirondacks is the ideal setting for family reunions and gatherings. It provides a natural setting for activities for the entire family, from parent-planned treasure hunts for the children, to swimming, hiking and bicycling for those keeping fit and trim, to fishing, reading, croquet, horseshoes, walking and just communing with nature or with each other, for all.
Guests have left with tears in their eyes as their vacation at Shangri-La has come to an end and they leave the mountains and the water to return home. We invite you to come and enjoy the serenity of Shangri-La in the Adirondacks. You will love it!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseshoes
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sep 09-Jun 28 .. $500/night (3 night minimum)
Jun 28-Sep 08 ............... $2200/week
$150 non-refundable cleaning fee
$350 refundable security deposit
$300 pet deposit, if applicable
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Private Retreat with 3 Log Cabins-Ponds-Decks-Island-Sleeps 12
Year Purchased: 1963
Why the Owner Chose Duane
Our family attachment to this area extends from early 1920's and includes, showers, weddings, honeymoons, holidays, reunions, birthdays and anniversarys.
The Unique Benefits at this Three Log Cabins on waterfront
Nature, in all its silence and beautfy is just outside the doors, windows and walls of Shangri-La. Animal life abounds and genrations of animals return to the forest and ponds at Shangri-La. They provide much company and round out our gatherings.
Owner's Map of Duane
As a native New Yorker, and now a long-time Californian, I cherish my roots and memories of the Adirondacks, returning frequently to enjoy nature's wonderful gifts as so abundantly evidenced at Shangri-La.
Property Photos
- Aerial view - Adirondack Mountains, New York-Waterfront Log Cabins
- Screen porch - Adirondack Mountains, New York-Waterfront Log Cabins
- Main cabin and small cabin - Adirondack Mountains, New York-Waterfront Log Cabins
- Queen Bed Main Camp
- Living Room Main Cabin
- Partial Kitchen View
- Living Room Main Cabin
- Boat dock and boats
Guest Comments (12)
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Katherine V , Brookline, MA
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It was an awesome weekend. The place was everything we had hoped & more (croquet!).
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What a perfect place to celebrate our first wedding anniversary - a truly peaceful home -
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Thank you so much Bob. Your little "lost city" in the Adirondacks is perfection. The celebration was a much needed distraction for all of us, and your home provided us with a truly beautiful apot for it. Best of luck -
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A wonderful vacation at Shangri-La in the Adirondacks! This place is special - an Eden where peace and serenity abound - but close to the excitement of the 4th of July parade & fireworks at Lake Placid. Thank you for these wonderful memories!
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What a wonderful and relaxing get-away from the city. All the tension ran out of my body. Beautiful country and an ideal vacation.
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What a great vacation! From the day we arrived we had beautiful weather. We thoroughly enjoyed the property - from the pond to the fire pit to the cabins. We went swimming, boating, fishing, biking, hiking, running and more. We enjoyed great meals and family games. We spent a day in Lake Placid - beautiful! What history! We hope to be back again soon!
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Thank you for this opportunity to share the Adirondacks with my family. You helped me fulfill a promise to my kids to make up the time lost after two years of deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. The kids description of "awesome" and "the best vacation we ever had" are words enough. The great times at Shangri-la will be remembered a lifetime.
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We had a great 5 days - lots of food, games and snow. Brothers, sisters, parents & in-laws got to know each other even better! On Sat 12-29-01 we watched the passing of the Olympic torch in Lake Placid for the 2002 winter games in SLC, Utah! Lake Placid has great shopping. Johnny (5 years) took his first ski lesson at Titus Mt and loved it. We finished the trip off with a New Years Celebration....more food, games & fun. We left renewed in spirit and ready to start the next year.
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We can't thank you enough! Shangri-La is a little piece of heaven. We felt instantly at home and at peace relaxing, fishing, reading, attempting puzzles, walking in the rain. But most of all the beauty of it all is unforgettable. We hope we can come back soon!