Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres

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Photo Credit: Hannah Hatherell (Instagram: @wildhchild)
Photo Credit: Hannah Hatherell (Instagram: @wildhchild)
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 613 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace

Explore the area

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Paul Smiths, NY
  • Popular LocationPaul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center7 min drive
  • AirportSaranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)22 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaranac Inn Golf and Country Club24 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhiteface Mountain58 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Lean-to

1 Double Futon

1 half bathroom

Outhouse

Toilet

Spaces

Dining Area

About this property

Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres

Have an amazing view of the stars when you stay with us at our hill-top lean-to. Located on 50 acres, this private lean-to is the perfect place to sleep under the moon-light. The lean-to comes furnished with plenty of chairs, tables, and a futon bed with a bug net. You will need to bring your sleeping bags. No tent needed but you will want the rest of your camping gear. We’d love to help you plan your activities for your trip! Our property includes hiking trails!

Rural, but centrally located, Overlook Lean-to is seven miles north of Paul Smiths College on Rt. 30. You’ll be in one of the most varied wilderness areas of the park.

The Paul Smith’s Visitors Interpretive Center is five miles away with wonderful hiking trails and educational programs for the whole family.

You’ll be 25 minutes to Saranac Lake or Malone; 35 minutes to Lake Placid and its Olympic venues; 50 minutes to Whiteface Mountain. The Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks (the Wild Center) is 40 minutes away in Tupper Lake.

Overlook Lean-to is a 3 sided shelter with an open sleep/hang out space. There is an outhouse nearby which comes stocked with toilet paper.

There is a nice campfire spot just in front of the lean-to for marshmallow roasts or quiet fire gazing. A reasonable amount of campfire wood is available for your use.

We provide a sheltered table you can cook and serve food on. We provide potable water in a jug for your use. There is also a gas stove that you can use!

There are nearby trails which are excellent for mountain biking with both back country roads and single-track. Designated horseback riding trail heads are less than a mile away. A “Wild and Scenic Study River,” the Osgood, flows nearby with put-in and take-outs within a couple of miles of our driveway. Drop-off and pick-up arrangements can be made. This is a “must paddle” for those interested in wildlife and scenery. Many have spotted the bald eagle who has a nest at the river’s edge. We are surrounded by many great fishing spots.

You'll have 50 acres to explore, including purpose-built mountain biking trails!

We provide well water in jugs but if you run out there is a cold water spigot a 3 minute walk away.

There’sYour hosts will be available 24/7 if you need anything. We live on site.
There’s an outdoor sunshower for your use.
While you don't need a tent, there are spots to pitch one if you so choose. The lean-to comes furnished with plenty of chairs, tables, and a futon bed with a bug net. You will need to bring your sleeping bags and groups of three or larger will want sleeping pads. We do provide a small campstove for your use with all your pots, pans, plates, and utensils. There is a cooler at the site for your food. There is a lovely picnic table under a tarp next to the lean-to. There are tons of walking trails and neat places to explore on the property and in the local area. Plus, we'll help you plan your activities for your trip!

Property manager

The Delarm Eckert Family
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our check-in window is from 4-7pm. If you plan to arrive later than 7, you need to make sure that’s OK on our end at the time of booking.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Paul Smiths

Located in Paul Smiths, this campsite is in a rural area. Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Adirondack Park and Saint Regis Canoe Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Paul Smiths, NY

What's nearby

  • Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center - 7 min drive
  • Paul Smiths College - 10 min drive
  • Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club - 24 min drive
  • Mirror Lake - 40 min drive
  • Whiteface Mountain - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out campsite in Paul Smiths is steps from Adirondack Park and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Chain Lake is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Char Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect ADK get-away
This property was beautiful and extremely well maintained. The hosts were kind and helpful. Probably my favorite vacation rental i have ever stay at. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

paulo c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lean-to experience
We had an amazing time exploring the property and the vicinity. Will left everything pristine and in perfect order for our group. Also he gave us great tips about the area and provided us with all that we needed. The howl of coyotes could be heard in the evenings, but they never came close. Fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 would recommend
My husband and I booked this spot as a vacation for our birthdays and anniversary and we were not disappointed. The property was beautiful, the lean-to was equipped with everything we could have needed and more, and Bob and Sheila were the most hospitable hosts! Highly recommend checking out this property and all of their cool accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to get away and unwind.
Our family of 4 stayed in the lean-to for a quick weekend getaway. It was just what we were looking for! Bob and Sheila were super responsive and having them on-site was great. Sheila helped us plan our hikes for the weekend and is super knowledgeable about the area. The site was wonderful! The lean-to was huge and really felt like home. They thought of everything. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Howard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Time
We enjoyed the property and layout both Bob and Chrissy were very helpful and personable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by The Delarm Eckert Family

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Bob, Hannah, Luke & Sheila enjoy traveling, but they love the Adirondacks and can't imagine living anywhere else. This Lean-to was built by the family from logs harvested on their property.

Why they chose this property

Your hosts, Bob and Sheila, are a former professional wilderness guide, and a life-long resident of the Paul Smith’s area. Between the two of them, good advice—connecting you to great experiences and unique destinations—is as close to a “sure thing” as you can get. The temporary use of their brains is complimentary!

What makes this property unique

We take pride in the lean-to and our role as hosts. You'll notice that the lean-to is well taken care of, as you will be as our guests during your stay...

Languages:

English, Spanish

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