Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,100 sq ft |
| Property type | cottage |
Overview
Pets welcomed. Sleeps 6/8 people. Private setting on 115 acres.
Forest Pond Cottage is located in the Adirondack Park in Northern New York. Pets are welcome for a small fee per stay/per pet. Access to snowmobile & ATV trails are right from the cottage. It is situated on the edge of a seven acre beaver pond and surrounded by 115 acres of beautiful forest. The cottage is the only dwelling at the end of a town road which allows for easy year-round access yet ensures privacy. With every season there is a whole new variety of outdoor activities to enjoy.
THE COTTAGE
The cottage is an oasis from everyday living with all the comforts of home to recreate from within. There are endless trails for hikers, bikers, cross country skiing, ATVs and snowmobiles. Lakes, streams, rivers, mountains and thousands of acres of State land that is yours to enjoy. We have had everything there from weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, family reunions to private getaways. It's a great place for individuals to share time & space with loved ones. The owners live only two miles up Number Four Rd; close enough to always be available if & when needed.
INDOOR AMENITIES
All linens for bed, bath & kitchen are provided as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Just some of the amenities include:
Fully equipped kitchen with full size refrigerator,full size gas stove, microwave, coffee pot, all kitchenware and cookware, crockpot, blender, toaster, spices, table and chairs in kitchen.
One bathroom with all linens, shower stall, toilet, sink & very clean.
Living Room features gas heating stove, 3 recliners, an Ethan Allen couch that folds out to a queen size bed, very nice mattress pad in living room closet for fold out mattress (again, all linens provided & very nice). TV, VCR, DVD, DISH satellite, BOSE music system, variety of DVD movies & VHS tapes, games, cards, round table to seat minimum of 4.
Enclosed, screened porch the length of the cottage to enjoy your morning coffee and the wild life as you look out onto the pond. There are tables, chairs & a swing chair for your relaxation. Just down the stairs from the porch is the patio. Nice outdoor furnishings provided.
Upstairs features a queen bed as well as two twin beds in one large room. The linens are very nice and the beds very comfortable. Air conditioning. Off from the bedroom is the balcony. If there is a 'little one' staying, there is a crib that can be provided as well as a high chair.
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
There is a canoe to use on the pond, picnic table & outdoor furniture. Life preservers are there also for canoe ventures. A newly built deck has been added to the pond. A bonfire site for stargazing at night is always fun. There is an outdoor grill for BBQ.
About Carol or Dan Empie #315 376 4433 carolempie585@msn.com
We live 2 miles up from the cottage on Number Four Rd and have been at that residence for 30 years. Dan is a forester and went to ESF at Syracuse University. He also has his realtor license and works for Timberland Realty. The focus is on listing wooded parcels and some have camps, houses or other structures. To inquire about his listings you can email him at dempie@timberlandrealty.net. Dan,also, does private consulting for forestry & land management.
Carol has been an RN for over 30 years which has led to a very varied set of work skills. She also had a wellness & fitness center in Lowville for 11 years. Currently she is focusing on the cottage, looking into other business ventures and works at a medium security prison as an RN.
Carol or Dan Empie #315 376 4433 carolempie585@msn.com purchased this cottage in 2002
Why Carol or Dan Empie #315 376 4433 carolempie585@msn.com chose Lowville
We took care of the property for the 'long distant' owner for years before it became available for sale almost to the day of Carol closing her fitness center. There was a 'land developer' that was interested in the property also. Dr Fritelli was the current owner & had purchased the cottage and pond from Minnie Peck previously, who raised 5 children there. Dr Fritelli loved the property & entrusted much of the care, maintenance and management to Carol & Dan. He had it for his own private use. The developer (whom shall remain nameless) offered Dr Fritelli a fair market price for the cottage & land. Since the Empies had 'first refusal' we were able to match his offer to Dr Fritelli. Of course, the developer came back with a much more substantial offer. We could not match that. Dr Fritelli decided to sell the property to us at the first price and refused the developers. As stated earlier, he loved the property & knew we would take good care of it & share it with others without exploiting it. So, love of the land won against development and 'greener (money) pastures. Way to go Dr Fritelli...if only Ethan Allen & other business used you as an example!
We fixed up the cottage to share with others and, also, so we could afford it. We keep the rent very reasonable because we believe everyone should be able to enjoy the serenity of nature.
It was a lot of work but we enjoy work (crazy, huh!). Dr Fritelli would be proud. In our guest book he has a portion dedicated to his saying 'good bye' to his much loved land.
Our belief is to keep it affordable and always give more than what is expected.
Amenities
Lowville Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1100 sq ft
- Check-in: 2:00 PM /
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Min. age of primary renter: 18
- Children welcome
- Parties/events allowed
- Pets considered
- Non smoking only
- hunting during a season is allowed with prior permission. Pets allowed/$30.00 per pet/per stay
- Mountain ...
- Rural ...
- Water View ...
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Activities Guide
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Bottled Water
- Filtered Water
- Firewood
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Paper Towels
- Parking
- Shampoo
- Sofa Bed
- Telephone
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- 4 Ring Stove
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Grill
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
- All bathroom linens provided. Very clean!
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
,
2 twin/ single
,
1 baby crib
Living room - 1 queen , (queen sofa bed)
- Upon request a twin and/or a queen size air mattress with linens can be provided at no additional cost. Living room has an Ethan Allen couch that converts to a queen size bed.
- Audio Tape Player
- Books
- Books for Adults
- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Music Library
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- VCR
- Video Games
- Video Library
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Binoculars
- Boat
- Boat with Paddles
- Canoe
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Patio
- Porch / Veranda
- Screen Porch / Veranda
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- Walkway to Water
- Water Sports Gear ...
- 10 garden chairs
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair accessible
- Massage
- autumn foliage
- forests
- museums
- pond
- restaurants
- theme parks
- water parks
- waterfalls
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- mountain biking
- mountaineering
- roller blading
- sailing
- skiing
- swimming
- water skiing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(49 traveler reviews)
Snowmobiling
The cabin is very cute and clean I would recommend this place to all my friends and I will be back
Wonderful time
It was a very nice cozy house, had a great time, would love to go back in the summer!
Property and privacy-perfect!
Simply perfect! The property is enormous and super private. Perfect for anyone with a dog who loves to explore. Very quiet and peaceful with the pond in the front and woods surrounding you. Great space inside cabin. Kitchen and bathroom have everything you’d want or need. Large living room with gas stove. Cozy upstairs but steep stairs getting there. Loved it and am curious to see it during the summer.
Beautiful, comfortable, and homey!
The cottage is unbelievably comfortable, and the scenery is gorgeous. Dan and Carol provided us with everything we needed and more, were always willing to help, and were super friendly as well. Perfect getaway location for any occasion. I highly recommend it!
Amazing place and great owners!
The cottage is amazing in a beautiful location. Dan and Carol are fantastic and provide everything that you need!
What a wonderful place to stay!!!
The cottage was great and had anything we needed to make it really feel like a home away. We wrote in the log book they provided and I just want to repeat one portion which we thought really stuck out for us. We were going to go out for dinner and decided it was such a pleasant atmosphere and the ambiance could not get any better we just shopped locally and ate at the cottage. One of the best dinners we had in a long time. We highly recommend the cottage to anyone that wants a little peace and tranquility.
Map
If you love the forest, nature and solitude you will love it here. Just driving to Forest Pond Cottage on the Number Four Road will give you the sense you are leaving negativity behind; whatever it may be. If it's water & woods that you like and you don't want to drive, stay on the property and explore the nooks and crannies around Forest Pond. There is always one form of wild life traversing this 115 acre property. You're guaranteed a show at dusk by the resident beaver family, too. Kayakers and canoeists may prefer Francis & Beaver Lakes, the Beaver River, or Stillwater Reservoir. There is no end to the trails and dirt roads available to hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Hike to the Stillwater Forest Tower, the Independence River, Panther Pond or Half Moon Lake and we guarantee you'll come back for more.
Other Activities: hiking, canoeing, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, ATV, snowmobiling.
The big attraction for guests is that the cottage is a home away from home. If you need it or use it for daily living, it's probably at the cottage.
DIRECTIONS TO FOREST POND COTTAGE
8584 Number Four Road, Lowville, NY 13367
Cottage Phone Number: 315-376-2490
From Canada or north of Watertown:
Take Rt. 81 south & exit at Watertown Rt. 12. Then take Rt. 12 south to Lowville. As you enter Lowville, Rt. 12 becomes Dayan St. Go straight through the first stoplight you come to (you are crossing State St. and are now on Shady Ave.). At the end of Shady Ave. turn right at the yield sign on to East State Street. At your first stop sign turn left onto the Number Four Road (which is also County Route 26). Go straight ~ 4 miles then turn left to continue on the Number Four Road (just after Miller’s General Store & before the Watson Inn). Go straight ~11 miles, then turn right on to the Minnie Peck Road (there is a Forest Pond Cottage sign in a tree on your right). Go to the end of the road, get out of your vehicle and breathe deeply. You are there! We hope you enjoy your stay!
From areas south or west of Syracuse:
Take Rt. 81 north & exit at Adams Center, Rt. 177. Take a right off the exit and follow Rt. 177 across the Tug Hill Plateau to Rt. 12. Turn right on to Rt. 12 south to Lowville. As you enter Lowville, Rt. 12 becomes Dayan St. Go straight through the first stoplight you come to (you are crossing State St. and are now on Shady Ave.). At the end of Shady Ave. turn right at the yield sign on to East State Street. At your first stop sign turn left onto the Number Four Road (which is also County Route 26). Go straight ~ 4 miles then turn left to continue on the Number Four Road (just after Miller’s General Store & before the Watson Inn). Go straight ~11 miles, then turn right on to the Minnie Peck Road (there is a Forest Pond Cottage sign in a tree on your right). Go to the end of the road, get out of your vehicle and breathe deeply. You are there! We hope you enjoy your stay!
From areas south or east of Utica:
Take I-90 to Rt. 12 north to Lowville. At the first stoplight you come to, before you enter the village of Lowville, turn right on to Ross Rd (turn left at this light to go to Walmart). At the first stop sign, turn right on to the Number Four Rd (which is also County Route 26). Go straight ~ 4 miles then turn left to continue on the Number Four Road (just after Miller’s General Store & before the Watson Inn). Go straight ~11 miles, then turn right on to the Minnie Peck Road (there is a Forest Pond Cottage sign in a tree on your right). Go to the end of the road, get out of your vehicle and breathe deeply. You are there! We hope you enjoy your stay!
From areas northeast of Lowville (Routes 11 or 3):
As you are traveling west you will eventually run into Rt. 812. Follow Route 812 to Lowville. At your first stop sign in Lowville (NYS Highway Dept. facility is on your left) turn left onto Bostwick Street. Go straight, then turn right onto East State Street. Travel straight until you reach another stop sign, then turn left onto the Number Four Road (which is also County Route 26). Go straight ~ 4 miles then turn left to continue on the Number Four Road (just after Miller’s General Store & before the Watson Inn). Go straight ~11 miles, then turn right on to the Minnie Peck Road (there is a Forest Pond Cottage sign in a tree on your right). Go to the end of the road, get out of your vehicle and breathe deeply. You are there! We hope you enjoy your stay!
Carol & Dan Empie
8994 Number Four Road
Lowville, NY 13367
315-376-4433
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Pet Fee | $30 |
$130.00/night up to four people. Over 4 people/$25.00/night. Small pet fee, $30 per stay.
Manager's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.
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