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Historic River Cabin with Sauna & Swimming Hole, Warner's Camp

Historic River Cabin with Sauna & Swimming Hole, Warner's Camp

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Riverside Farmhouse. Photo by @dirtandglass
Enjoy our sauna after skiing, hiking, or swimming! Photo by @dirtandglass
Cozy up in the living room. (photo by @ dawnhonskyphotography)
The Warner's Camp swimming hole! Tubes are included. Great for swimming laps.
From above this past fall. Photo by @dirtandglass

Overview of Historic River Cabin with Sauna & Swimming Hole, Warner's Camp

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Upper Jay, NY
  • Popular LocationWhiteface Mountain13 min drive
  • Popular LocationOlympic Center26 min drive
  • Popular LocationMirror Lake26 min drive
  • AirportSaranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room / Alcove

1 Double Futon

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Historic River Cabin with Sauna & Swimming Hole, Warner's Camp

Recently featured in Travel + Leisure, Homes & Gardens, and Apartment Therapy. Now back on VRBO.

Warner’s Camp is a recently renovated, 1800's guesthouse. The house is located in the Adirondacks High Peaks area, directly adjacent to a freshwater river and swimming hole. Our cabin is perched so close to the river that you can hear and see it from nearly every room.

The house is only 10 minutes away from Whiteface Ski Resort, 25 minutes from Lake Placid, and 5 minutes from Keene.

Recently featured in Travel + Leisure and Apartment Therapy.

*PLEASE READ*

Sleeping Arrangements

Warner’s Camp has three traditional bedrooms, plus a sunroom off the kitchen that doubles as a fourth bedroom, and a curtained off sleeping alcove near the living room that can be used as a private sleeping space. The master bedroom upstairs (Loft Bedroom) has a king bed. The second master bedroom (Green Bedroom) downstairs has a queen. The third bedroom (Map Bedroom) sleeps three with one double bed and one twin trundle. The fourth bedroom (Sunroom) and sleeping alcove (Alcove) each have a twin sleeper that can unfold into a queen bed. If coming with a large group, you are welcome to use the large sofa in the living room as an extra sleeping spot. The various sleeping arrangements offer a variety of options for your group, large or small. Please let us know in advance the amount of people coming, so that we can ensure enough linens are provided.

Living Quarters

The living room sits in the oldest part of the home, featuring original exposed beams from the 1800’s and a wood burning stove. Firewood is provided, and your first fire is on us. This room is incredibly cozy in the winter, yet stays cool in the summer. The living room Roku TV is equipped with Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services. In addition, we’ve stocked the cabin with technology classics: record player and rotary phone. Enjoy our record collection! The living room also has a writing desk, so you can plug in and get to work, or disconnect and write that novel.

The kitchen and dining room, which were added to the home in the 70’s, feature incredible river views via oversized windows. Watching the flowing river never gets old. We’ve updated the mid century kitchen with local black granite, marble accents, and brand new, retro style appliances (including a dishwasher and double ovens). The kitchen is fully stocked with whatever you might need to make a meal (waffle iron included). Make sure you try the local maple syrup.

Both bathrooms in the home are chock-full of character. The downstairs bath includes an antique clawfoot tub and shower. For your convenience, we have added a washer/dryer. The upstairs bath, recently installed, features a rustic galvanized bucket shower and classic tile finishes. Toiletries and linens are provided.

Outdoor Living

There is a screened in porch located off the the living room that juts out over the river. This is our favorite room in the home. Warner’s Camp also has two large front porches (great for watching the cyclers if a race is going on). The porch near the patio has a propane grill.

The riverview patio and beer garden is also very special place. Our gravel patio sits on top on a small cliff that looks over the Ausable River. We’ve lined the patio with large boulders. Enjoy the oversized picnic table and the fire pit surrounded Adirondack chairs. The fire pit is a great year round activity! We love crashing here with a beer in our snow gear after some early spring skiing.

Another great year round activity: our exterior barrel sauna! Fire up the stove and hop in for a steam after hiking, skiing, or swimming.

Our lot spans over 2 acres with 200 feet of water frontage. Walk down the paths towards the river and you’ll find a hammock suspended over the water, multiple sitting boulders, and finally, our (nearly) private swimming hole. Great for swimming, tubing, and fishing. The house comes equipped with four large inner tubes which you can use in our swimming hole, or take with you to another spot. Connect them to the large boulder in the center of the swimming hole and have yourself a lazy river party! Also a great solo activity.

Other things to note

> > Send us a message if you plan to bring a pet. Additional cleaning fee of $75 per pet required.

>> To make our unique river property more accessible, we have made the decision to accept large groups in our home. We can sleep up to 12, but this puts one person on the sofa. If the sofa is not a suitable option for your group of 12, please consider a different property. Thank you!

>> Please ensure that all members of your group are made aware of our house rules. We expect you to return the property to us in the same condition in which you received it, aside from the bedding and towels, which we will turn over. You'll find our full checkout procedures printed in our guest guide.

>> Our cleaners work hard to ensure the property is perfect for each group. Please respect their time by checking out promptly at 10am.

>> Please be mindful that this is a period home, rich in character. The staircase leading to the upper level (consisting of king bedroom and bathroom) is original and has a rather steep and narrow incline.

>> We are located in a somewhat remote area. The house is on Route 9N, a scenic state highway, and backs up to the Ausable River and miles of protected state parklands. You can see a couple neighboring homes from the front porch, while the river area out back feels very secluded. We love our location as we can quickly pop into town, but still have privacy.

>> Due to our location, cell service is spotty. Enable WiFi calling on your phone to make and receive calls.

>> Our well water tastes and smells a bit like sulfur. It's completely safe and potable. We drink it while we are there, but you might consider bringing bottled water.

>> Expect to encounter wildlife. We regularly see trout, ducks, and otters in the river. Chipmunks are always scurrying around the property. If you’re lucky, you might see a deer or black bear. There will be bugs! A cost of being so close to the river. Consider packing bug spray, and please keep all screens to the house closed (even in the winter).

>> The lower level of the home stays quite cool in the summer. At night, the mountain air and river usually provide a cool breeze, so you can simply open the windows to cool off on a hot summer’s night. Each of the downstairs bedrooms has a fan, but no AC. We place an AC unit in the upstairs master bedroom during the summer months.

>> It can get very cold here in the winter! Our house will keep you cozy. We have an electric heating system, in addition to the wood burning stove — a very way to heat up the house! Use it if you’d like to, the house will stay warm either way.

>> Check out our other listing! The Log Cabin at Warner's Camp is located across the street from this property: https://www.vrbo.com/3410464

Property manager

Amy Brightman
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Additional fee of $75 per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Send us a message if you plan to bring a pet. Additional cleaning fee of $75 per pet required.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Upper Jay

Located in Upper Jay, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Whiteface Mountain and River Stone Wellness are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dartbrook Rustic Goods and Adirondack Reflections. Santa's Workshop and The Birch Store are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Whiteface Mountain - 13 min drive
  • Wilmington Town Beach - 13 min drive
  • High Falls Gorge - 14 min drive
  • Olympic Center - 26 min drive
  • Mirror Lake - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • High Falls Gorge - 14 min drive
  • Cedar Run Cafe and Bakery - 8 min drive
  • Cloudspin Lounge - 14 min drive
  • Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe - 2 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic River Cabin with Sauna & Swimming Hole, Warner's Camp pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Historic River Cabin with Sauna & Swimming Hole, Warner's Camp?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic River Cabin with Sauna & Swimming Hole, Warner's Camp?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic River Cabin with Sauna & Swimming Hole, Warner's Camp located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Adirondack Park and Ausable River. Wells Memorial Library is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend at Warners and Whiteface
We had a great stay at the River house for our long weekend. The house is so unique being right beside the river. It was really nicely decorated and had everything we needed. We loved using the sauna after each day of skiing and boarding at Whiteface. The location is close to Whiteface and about 20 minutes to Lake Placid. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous, perfect, 10/10
The house is the most beautiful place we’ve ever stayed at. We came to ski for my birthday with 10 friends - there was room for everyone comfortably, driveway was long enough for multiple cars. The sauna was INCREDIBLE - I’ll just say to bring smaller logs for it (we had some birch ones that worked nicely). The river was stunning and the sound was so soothing. You could see the Milky Way at night if it’s clear, the sky was littered with stars. Overall a wonderful place to stay for a communal vacation - 15 mins from Mt Van Hoevenberg, 20 mins from Lake Placid, 5 mins from a gas station. You really couldn’t ask for better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Getaway
My partner and I went away for a weekend of skiing for our anniversary and we stayed at Warner’s Camp during our last night. The house was incredible. We loved the decor, the river views, and the sauna was perfect. Very romantic for two people, I just wish we had stayed longer! The house so cozy, yet it has so many extra sleeping spots. We are already planning a return trip this summer with the girls.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolanta O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Unique property
We had a good stay overall. I think this house can comfortably house 6 adults and few children. The sauna was an absolute highlight of the stay. The owner was extremely nice and easy to communicate with. The covered porch over the beautiful creek was amazing. Just the sound of running water was so calming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warner’s Camp 1/2024
Great atmosphere and easy living! The property is a wonderful spot of nature even in the dead of winter. Kitchen and bathrooms are well equipped and the sauna is a must when staying here. The house was never cold and the wood stove is easy to operate. Having the extra bed space was good, but I would say that the property sleeps a comfortable 8 and a snug 12. Overall a wonderful experience in the wilderness of the Adirondacks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Amy Brightman

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Hi, we’re Amy & Jess.

We live in Park Slope, Brooklyn with our dog, Rudy. We love skiing, snowboarding, hiking, interior decorating, and being in the Adirondacks. Amy manages a digital marketing agency and Jessica is an attorney who works in disability services at a university in NYC. Rudy calls the shots. It was his idea to buy a mountain house. Rudy wont be here to great you when you arrive, but you are welcome to bring your own pet! This is a pet friendly Adirondack cabin. We will likely be in Brooklyn during your stay. Our caretaker lives just down the street.

Languages:

English

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