Located in Keene, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Mirror Lake and Hurricane Mountain Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dartbrook Rustic Goods and Adirondack Reflections. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Olympic Center, or consider a night out at Lake Placid Conference Center. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
Is Autumn Splendor in the Adirondacks! Cozy Cabin on 5 Acres on Ausable River. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Autumn Splendor in the Adirondacks! Cozy Cabin on 5 Acres on Ausable River.?
As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Autumn Splendor in the Adirondacks! Cozy Cabin on 5 Acres on Ausable River. on Nov 16, 2026 start from CA $369, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Autumn Splendor in the Adirondacks! Cozy Cabin on 5 Acres on Ausable River.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Autumn Splendor in the Adirondacks! Cozy Cabin on 5 Acres on Ausable River.?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Autumn Splendor in the Adirondacks! Cozy Cabin on 5 Acres on Ausable River. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Ausable River, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hurricane Mountain Wilderness and Wells Memorial Library. Keene Public Library and Dartbrook Rustic Goods are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was clean and very spacious. Great location! Lots of hiking places to go with my dog. Checking in and communication were seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Nov 6, 2026
Hi Jamie. Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you found the house clean, spacious, and perfectly located for your adventures. It’s fantastic that you and your dog were able to enjoy the nearby hiking trails. We always aim to make check-in and communication as seamless as possible, so we're glad that stood out to you. You and your pup are welcome back anytime!
Best,
Trish
Great location with lots to do in the surrounding area. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2026
Hi Asher! So glad you and your family enjoyed our little slice of heaven on the River. We appreciate your feedback, thank you!! We have winter rentals still available please come back again soon!
Best,
Trish
The house is very comfortable and very clean. Trish is really easy to contact when needed. This was our 3rd year coming here and, God willing, we'll be back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Nov 1, 2026
Hi Maria! Thank you for your continued patronage and I enjoy connecting with you every year. We are so glad you love it as much as we do! Glad you made it back safely. Enjoy the holidays coming up! Best, Trish
This cabin was so wonderful…. Comfortable beds, perfectly located with the beautiful Ausable right across a quiet road, sitting on 5 acres so lots of privacy and everything you would need for a comfortable stay. We would stay again if we ever head back that way. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on Nov 1, 2026
Thank you Tim for the review. So glad this stop on your tour was wonderful and you loved our cabin! Enjoy the Northeast- happy trails to your next stop! Come back again. Best, Trish
Great property with access to a swimming spot on the river and a telaxing fire pit. Location is great for hiking and close to skiing and a beautiful drive to Lake Placid.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2026
Hi Alice, So glad to continue to host you and your family- you are a cherished guest. Thank you for making the RiverHouse your own while you are here. We appreciate your loyalty! We have winter rentals open this year, hope to see you again soon!
Another fantastic stay. The hosts are great and communication is quick. The house and location are perfect for our family and we love our time at the river, and on nearby hiking trails.
Great location. My dog enjoyed the beach. Host responds immediately and is super accommodating. The house is super cute and cozy. Would definitely recommend staying with Trish!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2026
Hi Michele!
So glad to host you on your Anniversary and thrilled you loved it!
Hope your high peak adventure to thzwas epic! We enjoyed hosting you and would welcome you back anytime! Be well!
Best,
Trish
Thank you for letting us stay in your house. The house was clean, comfortable, and stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, shampoo, body wash. There were liquid soap dispensers at every sink which was great but some were low or near empty. There were plenty of games to play and a front porch with chairs to relax. It had a nice fire pit area. We also enjoyed the stony beach area of the Ausable River which was a plus for granddaughter and dog to play in! The location of the house was near many trails for hiking, biking, paddle boarding and kayaking. It was great we could also include the dog in all our activities. We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Hi Donna! Thank you for Tour review! So glad you enjoyed your stay With us! It sounds like you hit some of our favorite highlights of the area! Thank you for letting us know about the soap dispensers, we have shared with the cleaning team to be sure to fill them. Please come back again amytime! We have openings through this year and for ski season in 2027. Happy trails home!
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable. And the location was absolutely perfect. Our family of 5 (2 adults 3 kids) spent countless hours at the river and riding bikes at the nearby trails. Honestly, we ended up doing fewer outings than planned because everyone was happy to hang nearby the house. We were there a particularly warm week in July, but the house stayed pretty cool with a good breeze and fans. We wish we lived closer to visit in the fall-- a really lovely house to take in the charms of the Keene Valley and greater Adirondaks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2026
Hi Lindsay! So glad you enjoyed the Riverhouse as much as we do. We would love to host you again anytime! Happy trails home!
Best,
Trish
This property had ample space for us, our two grown daughters and dog. The owners were correct when they said you could hear the river in the morning from the front porch. It was an easy drive to Lake Placid and equally easy to get to Lake George. We highly recommend the Keene Valley Farmers market on Sunday mornings, the Au Sable Forks brewery and the French bakery. The only thing to keep in mind is that pets are not allowed on the furniture so make sure your pet has been trained for that aspect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2026
Hi Meredith! I am so glad to know you listened for the River, it has always been soothing to us. We appreciate your review and would love to welcome you back anytime. Our winter calendar is up. Thank you for visiting and enjoying our Riverhouse. Happy trails home!
Best,
Trish
Our lower rating is a case of raised expectations. It’s obvious from the online reviews and the visitor book that many families absolutely adore this rental. One came back 15 years in a row! However, we were 3 older females visiting for the fall color and not swimming, skiing or sitting around the firepit. It has its good points but also disappointing ones. Good were the comfortable beds, 3 recently renovated bathrooms, heating control, excellent location on the awesome Ausable River, convenient for many local attractions. Good internet (but no cell service for AT&T). And it’s true that one person’s cozy may be dark and cramped to someone else. But although it’s lovely to hear the river, you can’t see it from the house and the path is treacherous for oldies, no railing. Road nose can be annoying at times. The kitchen is scantily equipped, the oven wouldn’t work. We missed the niceties you often find in rentals – a big pile of brochures and the owner’s detailed recommendations on all the local businesses, restaurants, a nice set of wine glasses, a decent tea kettle, instructions for the wood stove (smoky), etc. It’s the rustic Adirondacks and not Palm Springs, so if you keep your expectations in check, you might enjoy it more than we did. One note – we took 8 ticks off our little dog during the stay. This is not a criticism of this house, it’s a northern NY issue, but do be aware if you bring a pup.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Nov 1, 2026
Hi Jeanne, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. It means a lot that you noticed the comfortable beds, the renovated bathrooms, additional closets and the wonderful spot on the Ausable River, close to all the amenities of the area!! And yes, that family really does come back - and still do. This cabin has been an important part of our own family’s life for many years, and we love that it has become part of so many other families’ traditions too.
We’re sorry the stay didn’t fully match what you were hoping for, and we appreciate your honest feedback. About the oven: the knob can stick a little when you first turn it on, but once it catches, it works perfectly. We’ve added a note about it in the kitchen section of the arrival notes. We’re also adding a good tea kettle, which is a great suggestion. Wine glasses are a bit of a running story here. We’ve stocked nice sets several times, but they tend to break and quietly disappear, so we’ve kept things simple.
The house does have instructions for the wood stove and a guidebook with our favorite local restaurants, shops, and fall foliage spots. We’re sorry you didn’t come across them, and we’ll make sure they’re easy to spot for future guests.
As for the road, traffic comes and goes with the seasons. Leaf-peeping season is our busiest time of year, so you may have visited during one of the rare stretches when traffic is higher. Most of the time, all we hear is the river! As far as the path down to the water, it is a part of the natural, wooded character of the property, and we’ve chosen to keep it that way. I believe our photos and description show this.
At its heart, this is just a lovely, simple cabin in the woods, built for families and groups of up to eight who love being close to the North country attractions and the nature it provides, playing in the river, skiing, hiking, biking and evenings around the and playing game. We know that kind of rustic stay isn’t the right fit for everyone, and we hope every guest finds the place that suits them best.
Thank you, too, for the helpful note about ticks. That’s great advice for anyone visiting the North Country with a furry friend. We hope the fall colors were as beautiful as you hoped, and we love too! We truly appreciate you staying with us. Best, Trish
Cosy cabin by the river.. great place to get away from it all and enjoy surrounding nature.Trish was always available to help, answers any queries.We had a terrific time .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 1, 2026
Hi Deidra,
It was a pleasure having you and your family stay at the Riverhouse, being exposed to Mother Nature in a winter wonderland is the bomb- totally agree. Please come back anytime. Happy New Year!
Best,
Trish
True Adirondack experience! Nothing could be better if you want to have a remote, clean, and comfortable place to stay while visiting the area. It is close to everything you want to see, yet you feel alone tucked between the woods and the river. Not a far walk to a hiking/biking trailhead which was a pleasant surprise. The hosts are amazing! They were so accommodating and helpful. You will not be disappointed if you stay here. They have done a lot to this cabin to make it a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2026
Hi Niki! Thank you for visiting us in the ADK from so far away. We love to welcome friends from afar and so thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed it! The Adirondacks are still a best kept secret! Happy trails home and please come again soon.
Best,
Trish
Location can’t be beat. Great hiking and swimming close by and a beautiful drive to Lake Placid for more activities. The property has an incredible beach and fire pit. The house has everything you need including a washer and dryer for cleaning off clothes after big adventures. We loved our visit.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2025
Hi Alice!
We love having you and your family visit the Riverhouse every year! So glad to know you love it as much as we do! Please be well, and we will look forward to next summer.
Best,
Trish & Mark
The house was well-kept and accommodating. The river proved to be a fantastic spot to spend the day or cool off after a hike. An all-around great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2025
Hi Asher,
So glad you had a great all-around experience at the Riverhouse, we enjoyed having you and your family! Please do come back again soon!
Best,
Trish
We love it here!! Best location right on the river! The owners are amazing and take great care of the property!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2023
Thank you Charlotte and Ralph! So glad that our lovely little River House is such a special place for you...and especially for you and Ralph now that you are happily married! Congratulations! We look forward to having you back next summer!
Best,
Trish and Mark
We had a wonderful time staying at the river house. The river is beautiful and fun to relax by and play in. The location is perfect.. within easy range of a bunch of great hikes, swimming holes, and Lake Placid. We enjoyed making s’mores and star gazing. We did some cooking and grilling and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2025
Thank you for your review Laura! So glad you had a wonderful time at the Riverhouse. Please come back anytime, we have openings through Christmas this year and the summer calendar is open for next year!
River House is awesome!!! So comfortable and peaceful! Great having laundry in the house. Trish is wonderful! Responds immediately and takes care of any issues right away. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2025
Thank you Maria for the review! So glad you love our Riverhouse as much as we do. Would love to have you back again!
Best,
Trish
Incredible location and a well appointed house with good management.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2023
So nice to host you again Alice- congratulations on your new family additon! We will have more exciting changes coming up- thrilled for this next phase. We hope to see you next summer.
Best,
Trish and Mark