Hand-Crafted Cottage Near Gore Mountain and Minerva Lake

Property Type

• Cottage

• 1200 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

• Vacation Rental

Meals

• Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

• Children Welcome:

  Two adults and up to three children...moreless

• Non Smoking Only:

  Please do not smoke in the house. Smoking is fine on the porch, but please dispose of butts property, not in the yard....moreless

• Pets Not Allowed:

  We like the deer that come out in the evening to graze across the street, or feed on apples in the fall. Deer and dogs don't mix well....moreless

• Wheelchair Inaccessible

Entertainment

• Books:

  A few classics and some modern novels in case you want to just lay back and relax....moreless

• Toys:

  Small supply of toys and board games....moreless

Attractions

• Autumn Foliage
• Caves

• Churches
• Forests

• Pond
• Waterfalls

Local Services & Businesses

• ATM/Bank

• Medical Services

Leisure Activities

• Bird Watching

• Horseback Riding

• Photography

Location Type

• Mountain View:

  In the summer, you can be on top of Snyder Mtn. to the east inside of an hour. A nice little picnic hike with gorgeous distant peaks to the west, villages and winding river below....moreless

• Village:

  Tiny Village of Olmstedville has a great breakfast place, a weekend dining restaurant, an "odds and ends" store, gas station with some supplies, and a dam and pond to launch a kayak or canoe....moreless

• Water View:

  The waterfall uphill behind the cabin can be spectacular in the spring or after rains. If you are careful and very quiet, you can watch beavers work along Minerva Stream late in the evening....moreless

Sports & Adventure Activities

• Basketball Court
• Cycling
• Fly Fishing
• Freshwater Fishing

• Golf
• Mountain Biking
• Mountain Climbing
• Mountaineering

• Rafting
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Whitewater Rafting

Dining

• Dining Area

• Seating for 6 people

General

• Clothes Dryer
• Fireplace:

  Small fire area outside behind the cabin, including firewood plus an electric grill....moreless

• Hair Dryer
• Heating:

  Gas furnace heats the house easily. ...moreless

• Internet:

  Wi Fi is available free of charge...moreless

• Iron & Board
• Linens Provided
• Living Room

• Parking:

  Offstreet parking in the driveway....moreless

• Telephone:

  Telephone available - most local and long distance calls are free. Special calls or out of the country will be billed....moreless

• Towels Provided
• Washing Machine
• Wood Stove:

  Please ask for assistance if you are not familiar with a wood-burning device. If you follow the directions on site, it is pretty easy. Always open the damper before SLOWLY opening the door. ...moreless

Kitchen

• Coffee Maker:

  We keep a little coffee on hand for those who forget . . . Tea too....moreless

• Dishes & Utensils:

  Everything you will need to cook your own food and put it on the table....moreless

• Microwave:

  Micro hood over the gas range vents outside to avoid alerting the smoke detectors if you happen to overcook the cake....moreless

• Oven:

  Modern gas range and oven. ...moreless

• Pantry Items:

  Salt, pepper, usually some condiments like ketchup and mustard. ...moreless

• Refrigerator

• Stove:

  Stove top burners work whether the electricity is working or not, in case of power outages. ...moreless

• Toaster

Outside

• Golf:

  9 holes in Schroon Lake and Newcomb - 18 holes in Warrensburg....moreless

• Kayak / Canoe:

  We have a few canoes nearby or bring your own. Minerva Stream is nearby, Minerva Lake 2 miles south, and Oliver Pond 3 miles north on Hoffman Road - pass the sharp right turn half a mile, then left....moreless

• Outdoor Grill:

  On a clear night, take a look up at the sky. There are no interfering light sources (other than the moon) and you'll have a spectacular view of the stars and maybe the Northern Lights. ...moreless

• Ski & Snowboard:

  Bring your snow shoes or cross country skis and head across the street toward the River or up past the waterfall as far as you care to hike....moreless