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Keene Kottage 1890!! Waterfront in the High Peaks!

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Keene Kottage 1890
Adirondack Chairs and fire pit overlooking the Ausable River
Master Bedroom porch overlooking the Ausable River
Deck area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Keene Kottage 1890!! Waterfront in the High Peaks!



Keene Kottage is located in Keene Valley, NY. in the heart of the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. Keene Kottage is reminiscent of many of the renowned Ausable Club Cottages and is positioned on the picturesque Ausable River. The Kottage is adjacent to several restaurants, quaint shops, and abundant trail systems. The Kottage is furnished for relaxation and enjoyment. The famous Mountaineer Shop is nearby and the Farmers Market is within walking distance.


The Kottage is in pristine condition and evokes a Kottage feeling in tune with the local community architecture. The Kottage is located on the picturesque East Branch of the Ausable River. The covered deck on the rear of the Kottage overlooks the river and provides a peaceful water sound effect to lull you to sleep after a busy day on the trails. For the outdoor enthusiast the High Peaks trails beckon from any direction. Whiteface Mountain Ski Area is a 15 minute drive and the Olympic Village of Lake Placid is also just a quick 15 minute drive on a scenic road through the Cascade Lakes. A unique feature of Keene Kottage is the 3 season sleeping porch off the Master Bedroom with a full size bed. Children feel that they are sleeping in a tree house. A perfect hideaway for a child or grandchild.


Guests will have full access to the property and grounds. The Kottage is equipped with a washer/dryer combination, gas grill on the deck overlooking the river, wi-fi throughout, and 2 flat screen televisions. The lawn overlooking the river is an area that is fenced in and would be perfect for young children . Please note for guest traveling with sports s, fishing equipment, etc please store these items in the storage shed adjacent to Keene Kottage or on the front deck area.

Interaction with guests

The Owners, Colleen & Jillian are a Mother/Daughter team and are natives of Lake Placid. Our family loves to hike, ski, and play golf. We have a deep appreciation of the mountains and want to share the High Peaks with our visitors.


Owners, would be available in the event any part of the rental needs assistance.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Remove shoes in Kottage. all trash placed in cans in outdoor storage shed. All linen placed in hampers. empty coffee maker and start dishwasher.

All personal food items removed from refrigerator. All dishes place in dishwasher and turn on before departure.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1492099
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Keene Valley

Located in Keene Valley, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Hurricane Mountain Wilderness and Jay Mountain Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Birch Store and Adirondack Reflections. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Olympic Sports Complex or Olympic Jumping Complex. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Keene Valley, NY

What's nearby

  • Ausable River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Birch Store - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mirror Lake - 24 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Olympic Center - 24 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 28 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Westport Station - 28 min drive
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Run Cafe and Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Noon Mark Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ausable Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Forty Six - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Keene Kottage 1890!! Waterfront in the High Peaks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Keene Kottage 1890!! Waterfront in the High Peaks!?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Keene Kottage 1890!! Waterfront in the High Peaks! on Aug 14, 2026 start from $332, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Keene Kottage 1890!! Waterfront in the High Peaks!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Keene Kottage 1890!! Waterfront in the High Peaks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Ausable River and The Birch Store. Hulls Falls is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Cute home, lovely spot along the river. Plenty of space with three bedrooms and a 4th if you’re visiting during summer months. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking, the beds were comfortable and the family room was great for gathering in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was super cute & comfy. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2025
Hi Betsy...So happy that you and your friends had a fun weekend! Would love to host again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Kottage was perfect for our ADK adventure. Clean, well appointed and very comfortably decorated. Plenty of bedrooms and baths. Nice deck area and even fenced in backyard. We woukd love to stay there in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2025
It was wonderful hosting you and your friends, Julie! We certainly hope to see you again in the future. Happy fall!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pierre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place, great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2023
Thank you Marie. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Feel free to reach out again should you return to the High Peaks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bogumil R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely recommend

Amazing place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2023
So happy you enjoyed your stay and also attending the world ski, jumping championships in Lake Placid!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry and Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

We really enjoyed that the river was right behind the house and the convenience of the market pretty much right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful stay!

Perfect location and the Kottage was well appointed. Enjoyed the firepit and coziness of the home! Kitchen had everything we needed for grilling and all. Thanks for having us and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2024
Good morning Meg. So happy that you had a wonderful time at the Kottage Would love to host you again in the future. Enjoy the remainder of the summer. Colleen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

natalie k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place!

This property and the owners are lovely! The place is well cared for and has everything you need and want. I cook a lot of the meals when we are on vacation and this place had great pots and pans which makes it so nice! The mattresses are very comfortable, and I loved the light summery quilts. The river was beautiful and the location is perfect for our family! This is a lovely place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2024
Thank you Natalie: We are so happy everyone enjoyed themselves...Would love to host again in the future....Enjoy the summer...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1890 cottage

Just a great place, felt very comfortable and so relaxing, not one glitch with the property. Coming back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2024
Hi Shaun. So happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay in the high peaks! We would love to host you in the future. Happy summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Page & Rick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return customer

The place was just as charming as 2 years ago! We felt right at home. The river was full & lulled us to sleep every night. Look forward to staying here again hopefully next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home base for ADK outings

The house was comfortable, charming, and perfectly located for us, plus we enjoyed the sound and view of the river in the back. We started our days with baked goods (from excellent bakery next door) and enjoyed them in one of the inviting spaces inside and outside of house (deck, yard). My 90-year-old mother was comfortable (and approves of the stairs and railings). I was a little apprehensive at first about my allergies because the front hall had an old-house smell, but I ended up having no health problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2025
So happy Susan that you and your family. Enjoyed the stay at the Kottage. The Frenchman‘s bakery next-door has become a new favorite for all of our guests! We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NY Peeping Trip

My son and I came up to see the beauty that is the ADK. The Kottage was a perfect spot for us to base out experience from. The Kottage was great with the sound of the river and the trees rounding out our desire to be in nature (while having all the amenities). We plan to return and have another new wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2021
So happy you enjoyed your weekend! Looking forward to hosting you in the future!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patrick E.

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Property needed some TLCDeck in poor shape...storm door broke Bed mattresses awful with no mattress covers and thin sheets...pancake pillows.No walkway to front door..had to walk thru dirt and grass to front door.Would not come back here or recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We replaced a lot of burned out lightbulbs, but it was cool cuz they had them on hand. The cable internet didn't work for two days out of our four-day stay and phone calls to the owner/manager were not returned. We eventually did some hardware troubleshooting on our own, however, and made it work. If they keep the cable and do not upgrade to the locally-available fiber-optic internet provider (KVVI) you can expect about 9-10 Mbs down and less than 1 Mbs up on a good day. The TV signal is poor but that's probably not their fault. If your cell provider is Metro PCS there is no service in the house or environs. An upstairs indoor bloom of ladybugs was a little distracting, but not overwhelming, as those bugs, while numerous, are pretty cute. Many of the windows have a carpet of dead flies on the sills, the cleaning staff needs to remember to vacuum the windows on the inside. The tap water is tasty, the gas grill is great. Beds comfy. Toasty warm in the winter, too. Overall, pretty good place. Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Retreat

The house was lovely in all ways. from the comfortable rooms, to the kind Owners and the beautiful Ausable River meandering past the back yard. We had a family reunion in Keene Valley we will always remember. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our Stay!

Great place to stay while visiting Keene Valley! Clean, well appointed, in town location. Calm river in the back yard. All amenities as described, my family and I enjoyed our stay. Will return when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two night stay in mountain cottage.

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage. It was convenient to everything on our list of this to see. The owners were very helpful and easy to work with. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thank you Ruth! So happy you enjoyed your stay.....
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Keene cottage get-away

This cottage is absolutely amazing. Very clean, and homey feeling. The property manager was Super helpful and communicated very well. We will be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thank you Matt for your kind review. We look forward to hosting your family next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage in peaceful area. Close to Lake Placid.

Easy to get info from owner. Clear instructions!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thank you Pat! It was a pleasure hosting your family for Ironman Weekend! Hope to see you next year!
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul B.

The house is comfortable and inviting.

The house was all we expected. Clean, tidy and welcoming. Everything was as expected with no surprises. It was cold outside and a big snowfall too and we still had a great time. Colleen was very accommodating in regards to the snowstorm. We stayed late to let the roads clear. Thank you Colleen! We will come back this summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thank you Paul....We look forward to your return at Keene Kottage!

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