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Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property

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View of house from the road leading into the property by the horse pasture
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chestertown, NY
  • Friends Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Loon Lake Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Loon Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Downstairs bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property

Atop a hill with sweeping views of a working thoroughbred horse farm, our five-bedroom family home offers a peaceful Adirondack getaway. The house is set several hundred feet back from Friends Lake Road and surrounded by 160 acres of private family-owned land, this inviting home provides privacy, space, and serenity.

The Space

This spacious home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests. It features five large, airy bedrooms with cross-ventilation and two full bathrooms. Three bedrooms have queen beds, one has two twin beds, and one (located on the first floor) has a double bed. The lower bedroom is right next to the bathroom. For added comfort, there are window air conditioners in the living room, one upstairs bedroom, and the downstairs bedroom.

The fully equipped kitchen includes a refrigerator, gas oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, waffle iron and dishwasher with a multitude of pots and pans for cooking. A separate dining room and a large living room offer plenty of space to gather. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch overlooking the mountains and horse pasture, or relax in the backyard with views of a mowed meadow and forest land.

Amenities & Activities

The large backyard is ideal for family fun, complete with a picnic table, barbecue grill, volleyball net, badminton, basketball hoop, croquet, and horseshoes. Inside, you’ll find cable TV and a DVD/VCR player for your downtime.

Guests use the Chestertown Swimming Area on Loon Lake which has a lifeguard and picnic tables.  It is three miles away with free parking.

Location Highlights:

- 3 miles to Chestertown for grocery shopping
- 18 miles north of Lake George village and its outlet shopping
- 35 miles from Saratoga Springs
- 1 hour to Lake Placid
- 80 miles from Albany

Enjoy easy access to golf courses, tennis courts, mountain hiking, swimming, and cultural attractions. Amusement parks and historical sites are also nearby.

Very Important Information to Know

- Guests must bring their own bed linens and towels
- No smoking indoors
- Professionally cleaned between each stay
- Contactless key pick-up for your safety
- Minimum 7-night stay, Saturday to Saturday only

Items Provided for your Stay:
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Fully equipped kitchen with lots of pots and pans
- Blankets and pillows
- Large selection of spices for cooking
- Coffee maker with metal filter

Items not Provided:
- Bed linens (3 Queen, 2 Twin, 1 Full)
- Bath towels
- Hair dryer
- Toiletries (shampoo, shower gel)
- Coffee

Property manager

Joan Louise Burke
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave the back door unlocked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Chestertown

Located in Chestertown, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Gore Mountain Ski Resort and Hickory Ski Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Chestertown, NY

What's nearby

  • Friends Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Loon Lake Beach - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Loon Lake - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Tripp Pond - 15 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 29 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪O.P. Fredricks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bullhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Friends Lake and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Loon Lake Beach. Loon Lake and Tripp Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July stay

I loved the location, secluded and quite. The house accommodated the 10 of us and it was a very comfortable stay. Beds were very comfortable and the house was very clean. I would definitely book this property again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Loved the farm life environment for the kids and the dog. Great place for casual family time and a half hour drive to Lake George. We will definitely book again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway place

The place was clean and comfortable. It was a beautiful old vintage house. We loved our stay! It was close to all our activities. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Seclusion

Just what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing as always

We have been coming to this property for years. It holds a special place in my heart. Peaceful and relaxing place to get away. Can’t wait tcome back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice, but with one issue

Pros- nice home, beautiful property, nice bedrooms, hosts 10, good games available to play, kitchen well-stocked. Cons- the kitchen was infested with mice, and also a squirrel. Mouse droppings were all over the kitchen. I caught 4 mice in just a few days with traps. Electronic mouse deterrents were in place, but were ineffective.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA C., east hartford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very spacious and quiet house

My sister and I loved the house. It was very clean, with lots of room and very quiet. We woke up every morning and watched the horses. I will definitely be booking this house again in the future for my husband and my self. Thank you for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ceaira E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We are a fairly large and busy family of 6. We also had our friend and his 2 kids along. We loved that the house was close enough to lakes and hiking. Far enough to feel just the quiet calm of nature, but not enough that we couldn't make quick trips to the store if need be. We loved that the kids could play outside with no worries at all. The house itself is a quaint old farmhouse. We appreciated all of its charm. I personally loved having my coffee and wine on the porch watching the sun rise and fall each day. All in all i would say if you want some time to quiet your mind in this is the perfect place to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joan Louise Burke

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