Stayed at David's lakehouse for a long 28 days in Oct 2022. It was _perfect_! Recently remodeled and everything is quite new. Beds very comfortable, lighting soft and adjustable. Gas fireplace effective at keeping the place warm; central heating is great for the coldest days.
Packed with technological goodies: Nest thermostat, Apple TV, flatscreens, wireless chargers, Sonos sound system. The wifi was okay, but not very strong in the whole house.
We cooked all meals; kitchen is fantastically equipped. Toaster, oven, stovetop, coffeemaker, dishwasher, and everything else worked well. We used the outdoor gas grill almost daily and it was wonderful.
Out front you'll find plenty of parking space for a couple vehicles.
Out back is where the magic is. Stellar view of Great Sacandaga Lake. Very quiet. A beautiful Great Blue Heron lives closeby - we saw him daily. Large groups of wild turkeys wandered about. Deer, chipmunks, and even a mink in the water. Two rabbits live in the bushes and they make a daily appearance. And thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of geese making their winter migration.
Fantastic fire ring surrounded by Addirondak chairs. We enjoyed many campfires! A nice Amish guy gives away free firewood daily at an Amish sawmill in Palatine, NY along New Turnpike Road, just east of Saltsman Road (exact coordinates 42.983322, -74.551398).
The house is extremely well located for both hiking and biking. I recommend Murphy Bennett Lake Trail, Tenant Creek Falls, West Branch Sacandaga Gorge, and Stewart Lake & Indian Lake (find details on AllTrails.) Willie Wildlife Marsh also neat and easy if you have older folks visiting. Bike the Erie Canal Trail. (Tip: great bike shop nearby called Bike Barn).
For history, Check out Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, The Fort Plain Museum & Historical Park, Herkimer Home, Fort Herkimer Church, and Fort Stanwix Monument. Go to historic Saratoga Springs. Great art museum in Canajoharie called Arkell.
David was extremely responsive, helpful, and accommodating.
House is very secure, all doors and windows have locks. There are cameras on the front and back of the house.
Neighborhood is very quiet and, at least in October, we were pretty much the only ones there. I think many people visit their lakehouses only during the summer. We loved the peace and quiet.
In the end, it was a marvelous month at the lakehouse and everything was just perfect. No complaints at all. I hope I can stay again!