Forest Pond Cottage. Cozy,Clean & Private Dwelling with All the Comforts of Home
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Vinny's Pizzeria
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- 15 miles to rental
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Family Cupboard Restaurant
- Restaurant
- 15 miles to rental
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Stillwater Hotel
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- 11 miles to rental
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Car: Necessary
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 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 stop light 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 on to 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 stop light 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 on to 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 stop light 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 on to Bostwick Street. Go straight, then turn right on to East State Street. Travel straight until you reach another stop sign, then turn left on to 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
Manager info
Year Purchased: 2002
About: We live 2 miles up from the cottage on Number Four Rd. We've been at that residence for 30 years. Dan is a forester and went to ESF at Syracuse University. He was the procurment forester for Ethan Allen until the company moved much of the production to China ('greener pastures'). Now, Dan has his realtor license and works for timberland realty, which is associated with LandLeader properties also. The focus is on listing wooded parcels and some have camps, houses or other structures. To see his listings you can go to 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.
Why Lowville, NY, USA:
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.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
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Photos
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View from the cottage one Spring evening
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End of the rainbow! Pond in front of cottage
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Kitchen supplies & so much more...
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New bathroom...flooring, walls, vanity/sink and shower ~
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Queen size sofa bed with videos/DVDs, DISH satellite TV
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Dining area
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2 twin beds. Air conditioned too!!
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Fall colors at the cottage
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Dan & Carol live 2 miles up from the cottage
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Nearby fall beauty
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Trail along Moshier falls/Beaver canoe trail
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Boltz Castle at Alexandria Bay is a great day trip from the cottage
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Forest Pond Cottage~115 acres of privacy. Cottage is the only dwelling.
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Dan & Carol put in a new floor for the kitchen & bathroom....looks great!
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New shower~new walls....we've been busy making it nice for you to enjoy!
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Ethan Allen Queen sofa bed
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Single & double recliners
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Queen size bed~all bed & bath linens supplied
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Forest Pond Cottage's 7 acre beaver pond
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Kayaking on near by Beaver Lake. Notice the loon up ahead.
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Francis Lake is our favorite 'swimming oasis'
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Francis Lake~ nice reflection of clouds
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Enjoy every season at the Cottage. Snowmobile from the cottage to the trails.
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