RESTORED HISTORIC ADIRONDACK CAMP: VISNINGER AF NÆRHEDEN GORE MOUTAIN, PRIVACY, HISTOR

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Et trægulvsrum med to store runde vinduer, gulv i blåt og en træbænk.
Et lejrbål med et telt i baggrunden.
En rustik hytte med grønt tag, omgivet af et sneklædt landskab og tæt skov.
En rustik hytte med grønt tag, omgivet af en velholdt have og en klar himmel.
Et værelse med en stor, rund, sort beholder, trævægge, et vindue med skodder, en hylde med service og en blå gulv.

Anmeldelser

9,2 ud af 10.
Fantastisk

Højdepunkter

  • Dyreliv lige uden for døren
    Gæsterne elsker at se vilde dyr direkte på overnatningsstedets område.
  • Central beliggenhed
    Du er aldrig langt fra din destination med denne praktiske beliggenhed.
Plads til 5 personer2 soveværelser2 senge

Populære faciliteter

  • Liftkort
  • Boblebad på stedet
  • Mulighed for parkering på stedet
  • Hundevenligt
  • Køkken
  • Grill

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
North River, NY
  • Place, Thirteenth Lake
    ‪11 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Revolution Rail Co.
    ‪11 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Garnet Hill Lodge and Ski Resort
    ‪13 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

2 soveværelser (5 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 dobbeltseng

Soveværelse 2

1 dobbeltseng

1 badeværelse

Badeværelse 1

Sæbe · Badekar eller brusekabine · Toilet · Hårtørrer

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Veranda eller hawaiiansk terrasse
Køkken
Separat spiseområde
Have

Om overnatningsstedet

RESTORED HISTORIC ADIRONDACK CAMP: VISNINGER AF NÆRHEDEN GORE MOUTAIN, PRIVACY, HISTOR

Kærlig restaurerede historiske Adirondack Bird Camp er omgivet af vildtmarker med smuk udsigt over bjergene. Beliggende på familie sammensatte af glamping telte og unikke hytter. Friske æg fra hønsehuset, vildtmarker, der skal vandre, en privat firepit til stjerne stirrer og lige ned ad vejen fra den smukke 13. sø.

Nyd en varme karbad oplevelse i vores nye japanske tempellignende spa!

De fleste nætter tilbyder vi træfyret pizza. Tæt på jernbaner, whitewater rafting og byen North Creek.

Kærlig restaureret af de oprindelige ejeres barnebarn, bevarer denne unikke historiske hytte stadig mange originale detaljer og dekorationer. Mange besøgende siger, at de føler, at de går tilbage i tiden. Der er dejlige blyholdige glasvinduer, en smuk rustik pejs, rigt farvede trævægge, smukt falmede orientalske tæpper og originale porslin. Der er et ryddeligt nyt landekøkken med genvundet porcelænvask, nyt gaskomfur, køleskab, mikroovn, tallerkener og redskaber.

Ovenpå er der to soveværelser hver med en dobbeltseng, brede fyrretræer og landsdækkende indretning. Og til sidst --- efter 100 år af vores slægtninge, der brugte en udvendig "privy" tilbage, da dette var bare en sommer "lejr", har vi et badeværelse - clawfoot karbad med shower hoop og smukke skib synke på originale damer vaske forfængelighed. Håndklæder og sæber leveres. Badeværelsesvinduet har den bedste udsigt over bjergene.

Der er værdifulde familiehånd-down-downs såvel som odds og ender, som ingen følte behageligt at smide væk. Ligesom alle familielejre er der stykker af alle, der kom før; trægulve registrerer scuffs og ridser af generationer. Der er mange billeder, der viser livet ved "lejr" siden århundredeskiftet. Alt dette giver denne Adirondack sommerhus sin egen specielle personlighed, en unik følelse af plads --- en skat af følelser, fornemmelser og minder om familie og venner.
Huset sover fire til seks komfortabelt: Der er to soveværelser hver med dobbeltsenge. På glaset i verandaen er en enkeltseng og der er en sofa i stuen.

Landet er virkelig spektakulært. Om sommeren springer vildtmarker ned ad bakken, flankeret af smukke skove.

Vi glæder os over din velopdragen hund, så længe han eller hun forbliver ude af møblerne, står ikke alene i huset og forbliver i snor for at beskytte vores kyllinger og ænder.

Hudson River er i bunden af vores lille bjerg. Om foråret, sommer og efterår er der rafting til rimelige priser. Du kan også leje et rør og flyde ned ad floden (det nærliggende rafting selskab kan leje dig rørene, så hente dig og derefter bringe dig tilbage). Naturligvis tilbyder floden fiskeri, badning eller bare et godt sted at sidde ved og tænke.

Nyd en varme karbad oplevelse! Bygget i en smuk japansk tempellignende struktur på en af de smukkeste steder i vores land, er vores helt naturlige, ikke-kemiske boblebad en dejlig måde at starte din morgen på, slappe af efter vandreture eller snoede ned efter middagen. Tilgængelig for en privat oplevelse for $ 25 for en times vidunderlig afslapning. Lad os vide, om du gerne vil bestille.

Vi har en god labhund Sammy, der nyder at bruge tid sammen med vores gæster. Vi har frie kyllinger (få nogle æg fra hønsehuset) og sødt waddling ducks.

De fleste nætter om sommeren tilbyder vi træfyret pizza. Sådan fungerer det. Vi laver og giver dejen, og gæsterne bringer deres egne påfyldninger. Vi fyrer den træfyrede pizza i den sene eftermiddag. Ved seks er træbranden dræbt og ovnen er ca. 800 grader. Fra seks til syv-tredive gæster kommer til pizza pavillon med deres påfyldninger og vi hjælper dem med at lave deres pizzaer. Fordi ovnen er så varm, koger pizzaerne i cirka tre minutter. Masser af sjov! Anmodet om donation på $ 8 ($ 5 for børn) til brænde, dej og vedligeholdelse, tak.

Så tag tid til at komme væk! Det er et let naturskønt køretur fra NYC --- bare gå nordpå lige op ad Route 87, kom lige forbi Lake George og derefter en smuk 30 miles gennem bjergene til vores sted.

Hvis denne hytte er reserveret, skal du kigge på vores hytter og glanstelte.

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Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 14.00
Udtjekning inden kl. 11.00
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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
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Kæledyr

Tilladte kæledyr: Hunde (maks. 1 i alt)
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Rygning

Rygning er tilladt: I udvalgte områder
Please keep your dog off our furniture. Your dog cannot be left alone in the cabin.

Vigtige oplysninger

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Overnatningsstedets nr.: 346347
Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
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Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
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Dette overnatningssted har udendørsområder såsom altaner, balkoner eller terrasser, der muligvis ikke er egnede for børn. Hvis du har spørgsmål, anbefaler vi, at du kontakter overnatningsstedet inden ankomst for at bekræfte, at de har et passende værelse til dig

Om området

North River

Denne hytte befinder sig i North River i landlige omgivelser og ved strandpromenaden. Gore Mountain Ski Resort og Darby Woods er begge et besøg værd, hvis oplevelser står på agendaen, mens dem der er interesseret i seværdigheder, kan kigge forbi Garnet Hill Lodge and Ski Resort og Revolution Rail Co.. North Creek Depot Museum og Blue Line Outdoor Center er også et besøg værd. Udforsk områdets muligheder for oplevelser på, i og ved vandet såsom snorkling og sejlads i gummibåd i nærheden, eller nyd godt af den fri natur ved at kaste dig ud i mulighederne hvad angår vandre-/cykelruter og bjergklatring.
Kort
North River, NY

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Thirteenth Lake - 11 min. kørsel - 7.6 km
  • Revolution Rail Co. - 11 min. kørsel - 14.8 km
  • North Creek Depot Museum - 11 min. kørsel - 14.8 km
  • Tannery Pond Community Center - 12 min. kørsel - 15.1 km
  • Garnet Hill Lodge and Ski Resort - 13 min. kørsel - 9.4 km

Restauranter

  • ‪Tannery Pub at Gore Mountain - ‬16 min. kørsel
  • ‪Becks Tavern - ‬12 min. kørsel
  • ‪Izzy's Market & Deli - ‬10 min. kørsel
  • ‪Sporty's Iron Duke Saloon - ‬22 min. kørsel
  • ‪Cafe Sarah - ‬11 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er RESTORED HISTORIC ADIRONDACK CAMP: VISNINGER AF NÆRHEDEN GORE MOUTAIN, PRIVACY, HISTOR et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Ja, dette overnatningssted tillader hunde (maks. 1 i alt). Visse begrænsninger kan gælde. Kontakt overnatningsstedet for at få flere oplysninger.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos RESTORED HISTORIC ADIRONDACK CAMP: VISNINGER AF NÆRHEDEN GORE MOUTAIN, PRIVACY, HISTOR?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på RESTORED HISTORIC ADIRONDACK CAMP: VISNINGER AF NÆRHEDEN GORE MOUTAIN, PRIVACY, HISTOR?

Indtjekning starter kl. 14.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på RESTORED HISTORIC ADIRONDACK CAMP: VISNINGER AF NÆRHEDEN GORE MOUTAIN, PRIVACY, HISTOR?

Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.

Hvor ligger RESTORED HISTORIC ADIRONDACK CAMP: VISNINGER AF NÆRHEDEN GORE MOUTAIN, PRIVACY, HISTOR?

Denne hytte ligger ved strandpromenaden, kun 2,7 km fra Hudson River og ca. 10 km fra Thirteenth Lake og Garnet Hill Lodge and Ski Resort. Derudover ligger OK Slip Falls Trailhead og Revolution Rail Co. ca. 15 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,2

Fantastisk

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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 52 af i alt 68 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 10 af i alt 68 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 3 af i alt 68 anmeldelser
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Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 3 af i alt 68 anmeldelser

9,2/10

Rengøring

10/10

Service og personale

9,2/10

Faciliteter

9,4/10

Overnatningsstedets tilstand og faciliteter

9,8/10

Indtjekning

9,6/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Området

9,4/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Margery M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Lovely, quirky place to stay.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juli 2026
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Marcia M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Had a great stay. Camp had rustic feel and was off the beaten path. Would stay again.
Overnattede 2 nætter i december 2025
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Brian W.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
See you next year amazing stay great food loved the bird camp cabin—- Brian, Darlene, Gracie and Hayden
Overnattede 2 nætter i september 2025
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10/10 Fremragende

Paige

Synes godt om: Rengøring, faciliteter, overnatningsstedets tilstand og faciliteter, kommunikation
What a great time! We enjoyed our stay overall and will definitely be coming back!
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2024
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Zacchary B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Bird Camp is nestled on a beautiful and peaceful hobby farm. The camp is well maintained and very cozy. We had a wonderful time and we are looking forward to our next stay here!
Overnattede 2 nætter i juli 2025
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Kim G.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Amazing getaway

Absolutely love this magical place. Already planning our summer trip!
Overnattede 3 nætter i oktober 2024
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

scott g.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

nice, cozy, rustic cabin

This was a nice place for us to stay for skiing at Gore in an out of the way spot, still within 10 minutes of Gore. Will certainly stay again.
Overnattede 3 nætter i december 2022
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10/10 Fremragende

Nicole C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Four of us stayed here to attend a nearby wedding. We did not spend much time at the property, but it was clean and comfortable and as described. The host was very responsive. We had a pleasant stay!
Overnattede 1 nat i august 2025
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

James A

Synes godt om: Rengøring, faciliteter, overnatningsstedets tilstand og faciliteter, kommunikation
The property was away from big roads, quiet, safe and enjoyable. The camp was so cute and clean with just enough modern to make our stay very comfortable. There was nothing we didn't like.
Overnattede 2 nætter i juli 2025
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10/10 Fremragende

Ryan H.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
The host was welcoming, especially their dogs who were very friendly greeters. My kids enjoyed how friendly they were. I appreciate how easy the home was to access, especially because we got there late at night. It’s a rugged cabin and that is part of the charm. I thought the location was great, close to Gore and the Garnit lodge, cemetery road is nice for walking, very scenic. I imagine it’s a great place in the spring /summer, will possibly return for spring rafting and kayaking.
Overnattede 2 nætter i februar 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

Clara C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Road trip

The cabin is cozy and comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the front porch.
Overnattede 1 nat i august 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Jonathan C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Bird Camp is great

We loved staying in this cozy farm cabin on beautiful property. We will be back.
Overnattede 7 nætter i februar 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Robin W.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Fabulous hideaway - Peaceful

My grown daughter & I stayed one night. Beautiful place (Bird Cabin) fire pit, workable kitchen, greeted by the property dogs was awesome. Highly recommend for a quiet place.
Overnattede 1 nat i oktober 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Anna S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Charming historic house in beautiful, bucolic setting

North River Hobby Farm is a magical place. Scenic, secluded and peaceful but a short drive from our favorite cross country ski trails at Garnet Hill. Leslie was a great host, responding quickly to our questions.
Overnattede 7 nætter i januar 2021
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10/10 Fremragende

Cindy B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Two four-legged hosts, Bella and Sammy escorted us to Bird Camp which was warm and welcoming when we arrived! They stayed a bit to make sure we felt at home. This was one of the quietest and most peaceful locations we have stayed at. After a day of skiing, we enjoyed relaxing in the sentou - custom built Japanese bath house. What a treat and felt like I was back in Japan - natsukashii! On our last day, we joined a few other guests for breakfast with the host. This totally made our stay as we got to talk directly with Leslie about the property's history and her building/development efforts. She is a wonder and a treasure! We definitely will stay here again!
Overnattede 2 nætter i januar 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

Ellen B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Paradise

My sister, brother-in-law and I stayed in late June. I wanted to share the Adirondacks with them. I loved Bird Camp and staying in an historic home. We loved sitting on the porch watching the meadow and clouds. The pizza is fantastic! I am already planning how to return next year.
Overnattede 2 nætter i juni 2023
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10/10 Fremragende

yoko m.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

The best

Leslie accommodated my request and made changes ti my reservation twice. I really amazed by how she was quick to act on it. The place is impeccable and very cute. I actually didn’t stay at this house and I stayed in other cabin of her. The environment and cabins are epic! I will definitely come back again!
Overnattede 2 nætter i marts 2023
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10/10 Fremragende

josephine w.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

SURPRISE & delight

great location, large fields and open sky to see stars. No water on the property by the Hudson river is nearby as well as other lakes. We love rustic...! Old fashioned Adirondack decor, neat as a pin, and a good kitchen. daybed on the sleeping porch was comfy. Cottages are placed far enough apart and separated by trees so that there is much privacy. Outdoor firepits or grills for each location. Great spot!
Overnattede 1 nat i juli 2024
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8/10 Godt

Jordan M.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Peaceful rustic getaway

The cabin was nice and cozy on the cool 40*F nights, we never needed to run the heat at night only in the morning to knock the chill out. The beds were a little firm but we slept well. There are two bedrooms but our daughter opted to sleep in the bed out on the porch, which she throughly enjoyed. We ordered a pizza and had a great time socializing with some other geust as well as the property owners. Our daughter LOVED playing with their new puppy Bella. The wifi worked well and we actually had good cell service every where on top of the hill, but not in the valley. The hot tub was fantastic and has a nice privacy enclosure. Though i was disspointed that while in the water the scenic view is blocked by the enclosure. All in all this place has quite a bit of rustic charm. The Bird Camp cabin probably has a good mountain view in winter when the leaves are off the trees, but the large open field in front of the house was quite nice in itself and made it feel more secluded. I would definitely like to stay here again when coming back to the area.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2022
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10/10 Fremragende

Brigit B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Wonderful winter retreat!

The property is beautiful and we love staying at Bird Camp while skiing at Gore. Thanks to Leslie for a great stay.
Overnattede 3 nætter i februar 2022
Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

kristin

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Rustic cabin rental for ski trip

Cozy, very warm, no frills cabin was great for skiing at Gore. On a large property that looks like it would be amazing in the summer! Hot tub was also a neat, unique experience.
Overnattede 4 nætter i februar 2022
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10/10 Fremragende

Christopher

Synes godt om: Rengøring, faciliteter, overnatningsstedets tilstand og faciliteter, kommunikation
As listed rustic old farm house beautiful mountain retreat
Overnattede 3 nætter i februar 2022
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8/10 Godt

Earl F.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

One day get away

Great get a way have a few hit the tub and relax Thanks
Overnattede 1 nat i januar 2022
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10/10 Fremragende

Leland P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Cozy Relaxing Respite

Thoroughly enjoyed staying at this restored early 1900's cabin. Were able to prepare all of our meals there to avoid going out to restaurants. Our dog very much liked exploring the 40 acres and Shield Road. The location allowed us to hike and geocache this area of the Adirondaks. Will be returning.
Overnattede 6 nætter i oktober 2021
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10/10 Fremragende

Brian L.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great cabin in beautiful spot

Great little cabin in a beautiful spot. Really enjoyed our short stay. Host was attentive and we had everything we needed. Looking forward to another visit.
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2021

Om værten

Vært: Leslie Clement

Værtens profilbillede
Through lucky circumstances and financial help from my family, I own a precious 40 acres atop a mountain in the Adirondacks with a small cluster of buildings including my great-grandparents’ century-old Bird Camp, four glamping tents and several cabins I have built in the last few years.

I have the honor to host vacationing guests who come to the Adirondack Mountains from all over the world, and who leave with generous notes of thanks and lovely reviews for having had the opportunity to live as I do with my children now, and as my grandparents and great-parents once did here. We treasure our farm-like setting reminiscent of an 1800’s farm with pleasant meadows, beautiful mountain views and brilliant star-filled nights, and I am grateful to my family for helping us preserve this special place.

A few years ago, I bought 40 acres of beautiful land abutting the original property. Gorgeous mountain views and open meadows were reclaimed by clearing trees, and the historic Shields Road which accesses this portion of the land has been rebuilt. Originally I intended to build single family homes for sale, but the evolved to retaining all the land the building, as finances permit, sweet rental cabins (Camp HudsonView and Camp TwoSome), walking trails and this year, a fabulous Japanese temple with a cedar hot tub.

I am grateful that I’ve had fascinating professional and personal experience, and that I may live in an insanely beautiful wild place. I have a small business offers interesting challenges and rewards. I spend the winter building rustic furniture for my rentals, plowing snow with my four wheeler and working as weather permits on the properties.

I have the opportunity to meet lovely people from all over the world who treasure what we have here. Our guests bring life, laughter, children and love to our quiet mountain retreat.

Forward!

Leslie Clement

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

My family’s connection with the Adirondacks goes back to 1905 when my great-aunt Edie Bird --- then a teenager living in Port Washington, Long Island --- became sick with TB. At that time, the Adirondack wilderness had acquired a reputation for its health giving properties, and people were convinced that the fresh air, isolation, and plenty of rest and wholesome food would help people infected with TB. So my great-grandparents sent their daughter Edie here to North River where she “took the cure” by boarding at the nearby Cedarwood Farm where she sat outside all winter with the other boarders, bundled under quilts on the porch, and in summer walking the roads and wildflower meadows. Happily, my great-aunt Edie Bird recovered from the dreaded TB (the owners of the farm were not so lucky -- they contracted and died of TB themselves).

In 1910, my great-grandparents, Tim and Ida Bird, bought eight acres of beautiful property on “Christian Hill” (as it was once known) in North River. (I have since then bought an additional abutting 40 acres). They then built a small “shingle style” camp in the rustic Adirondack style which we call Bird Cabin --- siting the small rustic dwelling to capitalize on dramatic southward views across the Gore Mountain range and the Hudson River two miles below. They brought up by train beautiful leaded glass windows and other building materials from a demolished Guggenheim estate on Long Island. Building materials were locally acquired --- cedar shingles, stone, milled lumber nearby North Creek where intensive amounts of logging was being done. Traditionally, the women and children stayed all summer while the men traveled back and forth. Life was leisurely. Visiting, and having visitors, was an important part of life. Cooking was done with a hand pump and wood cook stove. It was a four day long trip from Port Washington, Long Island.

We are delighted to share this special property today with visiting guests from all over the world.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

My family’s connection with the Adirondacks goes back to 1905 when my great-aunt Edie Bird --- then a teenager living in Port Washington, Long Island --- became sick with TB. At that time, the Adirondack wilderness had acquired a reputation for its health giving properties, and people were convinced that the fresh air, isolation, and plenty of rest and wholesome food would help people infected with TB. So my great-grandparents sent their daughter Edie here to North River where she “took the cure” by boarding at the nearby Cedarwood Farm where she sat outside all winter with the other boarders, bundled under quilts on the porch, and in summer walking the roads and wildflower meadows. Happily, my great-aunt Edie Bird recovered from the dreaded TB (the owners of the farm were not so lucky -- they contracted and died of TB themselves).

In 1910, my great-grandparents, Tim and Ida Bird, bought eight acres of beautiful property on “Christian Hill” (as it was once known) in North River. (I have since then bought an additional abutting 40 acres). They then built a small “shingle style” camp in the rustic Adirondack style which we call Bird Camp --- siting the small rustic dwelling to capitalize on dramatic southward views across the Gore Mountain range and the Hudson River two miles below. They brought up by train beautiful leaded glass windows and other building materials from a demolished Guggenheim estate on Long Island. Building materials were locally acquired --- cedar shingles, stone, milled lumber nearby North Creek where intensive amounts of logging was being done. Traditionally, the women and children stayed all summer while the men traveled back and forth. Life was leisurely. Visiting, and having visitors, was an important part of life. Cooking was done with a hand pump and wood cook stove. It was a four day long trip from Port Washington, Long Island.

Today we are delighted to share this special property today with visiting guests from all over the world.

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