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Exterior Front
Exterior Front
Exterior Front
Screened-in Front Porch
Outdoor campfire.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Star Lake, NY
  • Place, Trout Lake
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Black River
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Center
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st floor

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Star Lake Cottage & Lake Lot

This completely renovated 1900s home is located across the street from Star Lake in the beautiful Adirondack region. There is private lake access & a motorized raft (raft included Memorial Day through Labor Day) located approximately 1/2 mile down the street. The home has 4 bedrooms, which include 3 queen beds, 1 full bed, and 3 single beds. The home features a wrap-around screened-in porch that opens out to the outdoor firepit. There are 2 full bathrooms as well and a tub in the upstairs bath. The kitchen has a new refrigerator, stove, and microwave. There is a laundry room/mudroom off of the kitchen with a new large-capacity washer and dryer. The living room has a new couch and new chairs, a 60" flat-screen TV, and a stereo system. All bed linens and towels are provided, and the house is fully stocked with toilet paper, garbage bags, paper towels, etc.

In Town: A wonderful 9-hole golf course, Circle K Gas Station Pizza & Deli, Twin Lakes Restaurant/Bar, American Legion Bar/Pool/Shuffleboard, U-B’s Mercantile (liquor store, bakery, Pizza, sandwiches), Adirondack Rustics & The Holy Grail (Adirondack gifts/shopping)

Out of Town: The Wild Center (great for kids and adults), Tupper Lake (restaurants, brewery), Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, and Adirondack High Peaks (hikers will love this). If you are snowmobiling, we are connected to all of the major trails, and there is so much to do and see! There are local snowmobiling maps in town (I try and leave some at the house, but they end up on snowmobiles!)
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

Please ask

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1907472vb
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
Note from host: Please ask
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Star Lake

Located in Star Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Hill State Forest and Degrasse State Forest. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Star Lake, NY

What's nearby

  • Oswegatchie River - 6 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Wolf Lake State Forest - 31 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Trout Lake - 33 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Black River - 53 min drive - 89.2 km
  • Wild Center - 55 min drive - 86.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Twin Lakes Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Nice N Easy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Club GRUB - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fever - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Star Lake Cottage & Lake Lot pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Historic Star Lake Cottage & Lake Lot?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Star Lake Cottage & Lake Lot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Star Lake Cottage & Lake Lot?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Star Lake Cottage & Lake Lot located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Clifton-Fine Hospital and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Oswegatchie River. Silver Hill State Forest and Degrasse State Forest are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time, there property did everything we needed it to do for a group get together for rest and relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place great accommodations. Recommend it to anybody.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

great spot for the family.

we were happy with our stay, everything was as it should be according to the listing. the house was clean but could have been cleaner. overall i nice spot to get away with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at star lake. Already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2021
Thank you so much. We look forward to having you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

BRIAN H.

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

great property for large family gathering

beautiful area of the country
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

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

Great Rental in ADK

Amazing historic house rental! Comfortably accommodated my friends and I for a long weekend getaway. A truly unique Adirondack experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac Y.

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

An excellent place and experience

We had two small families together for a group trip to the lake and this property was perfect for our needs. 7 in total with plenty of space to enjoy and the beach site - dock and kayaks was an incredible way to spend the day. The house had everything we needed and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

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

2024 Star Lake Summer Vacation

We had a great time! Cottage had just about everything we needed. Would definitely bring a 4-wheeler to get down to the floating dock next time though. The floating dock and the sand bar was the most fun!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan T.

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

Weekend with the boys

Clean, comfortable and a great location. Really enjoyed the lake access. The large screen porch was a perfect spot to hangout when a rain shower passed through and there was plenty of firewood to enjoy a nice evening around the campfire. Great Spot! 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Star lake

Nice place not near the water and where the dock is it was difficult to get to
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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

Great property on Star Lake

The house is awesome. All the amenities you need and more! The sand bar is very cool, and there are some good hikes to waterfalls near Star Lake. This was our second time staying here, and we highly recommend it! Love that we can bring our dog too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
Thanks Kerry! We are so glad you had another great stay and look forward to having you again! - Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette F.

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

Great stay

This house had everything we needed. We have been coming up to star lake for 10 years. Our aunt lives right on the lake and we usually rent a cabin around the lake. This year this house was available and we jumped at it because it was across the street from our aunts cabin. It was clean and had everything that we needed. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linh L.

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

Great place!

Don’t have much to say that hasn’t already been said by other reviewers. Would come back in a heartbeat this summer if it wasn’t too booked 😭😭
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alex m.

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

homey

you immediately felt at home. loved the raft but it was a steep hard walk. Easy to use appliances, comfy rooms, loved the upstairs room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Family Fun Week

This property was just as described. There were no surprises. We loved the waterfront access just down the road and took the motorized raft out many times. Fishing was very good and the lake is excellent for paddling kayaks. Hanging out at the sand bar was a lot of fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob V.

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

Great place for some quiet relaxation

Stayed here for the 2024 solar eclipse and had a great time. Wanted somewhere pretty well removed from any busy areas and this fit the bill perfectly. Location was nice and quiet, the house was very nice, thought the themed rooms were a great touch. Didn't want for much during our stay, but the first time I had a questions the host responded withing seconds. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie V.

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

Great place!

Perfect for our weekend at Star Lake. Chris was very responsive with any questions. The lake access was right down the road and the dock was awesome. We took it out fishing, and to the sandbar. The house was fully stocked and very clean. Screened in porch is awesome for early morning coffee and late night relaxing. Even though the weather wasn’t ideal (can’t control Mother Nature!), it was still a nice getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth L.

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

Perfect place

We were in Star Lake to visit family at the hospital. This gave us all the room we needed to accommodate all of us. The screened porch was awesome and the fire pit area was wonderful! Appreciated all of the “extras” included; firewood, paper goods, soaps, etc. The only thing we didn’t care for was there was no clear instructions for where to locate the lakeside property. Thank you for a wonderful stay - we are in the area a couple times each year and would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Nephew Wedding

Great Adirondak camp to stay at. Wrap around deck so nice. Camp provides just about everything you need. Fire pit very nice. Motorized raft was great and the electric start makes it easy to start. Owner was very quick responding to questions. Care taker, Dean, caught up with us on the lake to refill raft gas tank. That was very nice. Fun relaxing weekend. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

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

Winter Time Family Visit

We traveled to Star Lake to a family reunion celebrating a 90th birthday. The house was a good size, good plan. The heat only worked on the first floor, which eventually found it’s why to the second floor; temps outside in the 20’s and 30’s. Bathrooms were not heated. The sofa in the living room was very uncomfortable, needs replacement. This could be a very interesting place to stay in the summer, however.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Awesome winter retreat and snowmobiling headquarters!

Love this house! We have family and friends who live in Star Lake and have been coming up for years during the summer and fall. This year we decided to come visit during the winter and go snowmobiling. (The trails were awesome!) The house is super comfortable with excellent heating. The kitchen was the most well equipped kitchen I've ever experienced compared to other VRBO rentals. Huge TV and excellent high speed internet did not disappoint. The property manager, Dean stopped in to welcome us and make sure we had everything we needed. The highlight of our trip was the bbq we had with the locals. Such a great community! We are hoping to come back this summer with the rest of our family to hang out on the raft on the lake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2021
Thanks Jane for the incredible review! We look forward to having you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Very Comfortable for 2 mature couples

Very comfortable beds (good quality memory foam) and cute decor. Appears to be dog friendly although we didn't have any. Adorable upstairs bathroom serves the three upstairs bedrooms plus the loft that would sleep umpteen people. One couple used that bathroom and the other used the bathroom with shower downstairs (except for quick nightime trips). Rooms were small and only hanging space was hooks on walls. Most drawers had extra linens but beds were high enough to store suitcases under. Since there were only two couples, we used bedroom 3 as a dressing room. Huge TV. Not on cable but Amazon was logged in and if you played around with the streaming you could find shows and news. Wifi very easy to use. Prop manager was down the street and happy to come over to help oldsters with streaming tv but we figured it out. You can see a small slice of the lake from the lovely screened in porch. We didn't use the firepit but it looked inviting. Large Washer and Dryer plus fridge. Easy entry with code. Very responsive owner. Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your review, we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

The Anderson's are coming back!

This house was awesome! Perfect for family and friends to relax and hangout! Full clean kitchen, towels for everyone, and always quick response from the manager! We had a fire in the pit almost every night, after all the fun excursions from the day. From Alexandria Bay to Upper Tupper! (Thousand Islands, to Tupper Lake Wild-life center) So much more to see and do! Yes, the raft is down the road, and on a steep hill, but all the lake access has a steep hill! I've been coming to this lake my entire life, and I have stayed at places with steeper hills! Being a glacier lake and all.! We spent days on the lake, to the sandbar and all over the lake the raft could take us! We used the kayaks and canoe to get into the tight bays, or for just alone sightseeing. The house had complete maps for walking or boating around the lake! I tried to see it all! I would have to say Dougster and Lynnski would approve of this place! (Doug and Lynn Mead) Please check out the local souvenir shops like Holy Grail and Adirondack Rustics Stores. UB's is also a great spot to get food and things (Liquor and beer) or dine! I try to support local businesses, but Dollar General has everything if you don't want to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for your awesome review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time in Star Lake and look forward to having you in the future! - Chris
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good place but a few specific issues

Friends and myself go up for a nice fishing trip to the adk every year and find this place. Pros: the cabin was very nice cleanly and had everything we needed. The people on star lake were super friendly and helpful. The lake itself is beautiful. Cons: The listing is a bit misleading. There is no boat launch for this lake so if you bring a boat you won't be able to get it on the water easily if at all. We had to carry our boats down from the road in a random spot and it was a big pain but luckily our boats were small (accept for one that just sat at the house all weekend). As another review mentioned, the info is a bit misleading regarding the "dock" we can use. The access is down the road and incredibly steep and small so you can't get a boat down it and it lugging our fishing equipment was a big pain. The info also contridicts itself as in one spot it says its waterfront and in another it says its not (and when you search for lakefront property this shows up but its not). The fishing wasnt bad, but wasn't great on this lake so if you are looking to fish you may want to look elsewhere but i don't hold that against the owner. Overall we had a good experience and if you don't care about fishing or getting a boat to the water then you will love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2023
Thanks for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your trip. I am sorry if you thought the lake had a boat launch. Star Lake is a private lake with no public launch, which keeps our water beautiful and avoids invasive species, which is why we provide a motorized raft for you to use. We do not intentionally try to mislead you; our listing clearly states there are two pieces of property, a house across the street from the lake and a separate lake access lot 1/2 mile away. “Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught.” - Anonymous
Verified

8/10 Good

Kari G.

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

Fit our needs. We were a group of 7 with 3 shitzus.

Pros: We enjoyed the cabin. We go out all day and would come back to a warm cozy cabin. There was enough beds for everyone. The whole place was cute and had a ton of things to do and use. We really didn't need much but still enjoyed seeing all It's offerings. The porch is fantastic. It was too cold to sit outside but loved the feature. We were also able to bring my sister's dogs which was great. They even had dog toys and a crate if one needed. They had a ton of kitchen utilities. A washing machine and dryer that was super useful including laundry soap. Games every where. TV and wifi. Lake access. Kayaks, a boat, and a canoe. Cons: The boat motor was taken before we had a chance to try out the boat. That was incredibly disappointing. We had planned to go for an early morning ride before we checked out. It was there the entire weekend but not that morning of check out day. The description of the short walk to the lake access is in adequate. It should say a steep decline to the lake. My mother who is handicap didn't get to see that part of the cabin offerings. Cleanliness: The cabin was not as clean as one would hope. We had to pay a cleaning fee after all. We understand a few cob webs here and there however the wade of hair still in the drain of the big tub was gross. The walls in the bathrooms around the sink and toilet areas were still dirty. They supply everything you can think of but there was no hand soap for the bathroom sinks. Weird and gross! They have an ant problem. There was ant bait out as well as mice traps. We didn't see mice but had to take care of some ants. They were coming out of the spice cupboard. It would probably help out if they cleaned the spice cupboard. That cupboard was a dirty mess. The refrigerator. Oh my. The smell it gives out when opened is enough to make your nose hairs fall off. A good cleaning and an open box of baking soda would really help that situation. The freezer was dirty. We didn't like the leftover ice bags hanging out in there either. That was icky. I don't want someone else's mostly melted away ice. When you open the cabin there was a horrible strong bleachy odor that caused my sister and I to have asthma attacks. Soap and water is all one needs. Broken things: There is a big hole in the upstairs shower that is loosely duck taped. The shower head in that same shower fell on my 72 year old mother's head three times! So watch out! Or is that heads up! The couch is broken too. A big dip in the middle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2022
Hi Kari! Thank you so much for detailed review. We are working diligently to address your concerns and hope to achieve 5 stars on your next visit. Sorry about the raft, unfortunately the weather in October can be unpredictable and we don’t want to chisel the motor out of the ice again! We look forward to having you in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Christopher Daviau

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My wife and I live in Charlotte, NC and frequently vacation in Star Lake! There is no place in the world quite like it. In the winter we snowmobile, in the spring and fall we ride ATVs, and in the summer you can find us on the lake on the raft! If you don't know about the rafts, let me know and I can fill you in!

Why they chose this property

My family has been coming to Star Lake long before I was born. We needed a large property that could accommodate our family. We love the lake!

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