From the moment we pulled into the driveway, we were blown away by the house, the view, and the level of care our hosts took to make our stay at Loon Landing terrific. The house is spacious and beautifully furnished -- from the antiques in every room to the fully-equipped kitchen. We spent most of our week on the deck, which feels as if it extends over the lake. It's just stunning. There were herons and loons on "Lake TV" almost all the time, and the super-comfortable seating, tables, and grill on the deck meant that every meal, the occasional snooze, a great book, long talks, and champagne all felt perfect. There are big trees shading part of the deck, and clear views of the Green Mountains. It's really spectacular. Cooking in the organized kitchen is easy, and even when it rains, all the rooms are spacious and there are tons of windows so the gorgeous view is always in sight. We found the surrounding area to be limited in terms of food options - though we are food snobs, for sure - but we enjoyed breakfast at Conroy's Organics, where we shopped for local cheese, meat, and a few other groceries. We rented kayaks from Tiny Boat Rentals in Plattsburgh, and they delivered two kayaks, paddles, and PFD's to us for the week at a really reasonable cost. One chilly morning we turned on the heater, and the house was cozy almost immediately. This is a warm, comfortable, well-equipped home. We felt completely relaxed and pampered.

Our hosts Linda and Scott were friendly, helpful, and accessible when we needed them, but they never hovered. Before we arrived, the rental rate felt like a lot of money for a week of vacation. We were wrong. It was more than worth it, and we absolutely plan to return. The Leidners have made Loon Landing a perfect vacation spot, and I am so glad and happy to know we can come back another year.