Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres
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10 out of 10
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1 bedroom 0+ bathrooms Sleeps 6 139.9 sq ft
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Explore the area

Paul Smiths, NY
- Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center13 min drive
- Paul Smiths College15 min drive
- The Great Lawn15 min drive
- Lake Placid, NY (LKP)55 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!
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!
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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
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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. Adirondack Artists Guild and The Waterhole are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Adirondack Carousel and Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Paul Smiths, NY
What's nearby
- Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
- Paul Smiths College - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
- The Great Lawn - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
- Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club - 34 min drive - 41.2 km
- Mirror Lake - 53 min drive - 58.1 km
Getting around
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by The Delarm Eckert Family

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
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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