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Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George!

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The great room exudes character with gorgeous cathedral ceiling and cedar posts
Exterior
This Adirondack Chalet sits off the road in the woods and offers land to play.
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Athol, NY
  • Place, Hickory Ski Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren County Nature Trails
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Friends Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Loft Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Lower Level Twin Over Full Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Level Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Main Level Twin Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Second Twin Over Full Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Loft Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George!

Stay in this charming chalet only 11 miles from Lake George and 19 miles to Gore Mountain! Sleeps up to twelve guests with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. No extra fees for more than two guests

Walk into a home that says "Welcome to the Adirondacks!" with local antiques and hand carved cedar logs

This home boasts a location nestled in the mountains to many Adirondack Mountain favorites. When you are not playing in the sun on Lake George or visiting a nearby ski slope, the vacation home’s peaceful wooded setting offers plenty of outdoor space for horseshoes, sledding, sitting around the fire pit, grilling, an endless game of tag, hide and seek, or just lounging on the front deck.

Comfort abounds inside with 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a family area downstairs and the ability to sleep up to 12. Escape the buzz of the crowd in the spacious loft with a master suite and private balcony.

This is the PERFECT home to choose if you are looking to reconnect with your family and friends in an area that offers an abundance of wonderful Adirondack Mountain activities.

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Rooms by Floor
Main Floor: fully stocked kitchen, full bath, bedroom with full bed, bedroom with twin/twin bunkbed

Loft: master bedroom, full bath, loft den

Lower Level: game room, 2 bedrooms each with a twin/full bunkbeds

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DISTANCE FROM LAKE GEORGE: Less than 11 miles

DISTANCE FROM NEARBY SKI RESORTS
Gore Mountain: 19 miles, West Mountain: 23 miles, Oak Mountain: 45 miles

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SPECIAL SERVICES GENE & SHAE OFFER GUESTS:
Grocery Pickup & Putaway
Special Event Decorating
Rides Home from Lake George Back to The Retreat
Hunting or Fishing Excursion with a Local
If you are interested in any of the above services please ask and we will share the fees associated with each.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed outdoors.
If traveling with young children please bring 2 gates for stairs.
No vaping or smoking indoors.
Absolutely no parking or driving on the lawn at any time.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Athol

Located in Athol, this holiday home is in the mountains. Fort William Henry Museum and The Sembrich are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include House of Frankenstein Wax Museum and Around the World Miniature Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Goony Golf and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf of Lake George.
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Athol, NY

What's nearby

  • Hickory Ski Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Warren County Nature Trails - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Friends Lake - 15 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Shepard's Beach Park - 15 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Lake George Steamboat Company - 16 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oscar's Smokehouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lizzie Keays - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George!?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George! on 26 May 2026 start from £299, including 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 at Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Hudson River, Warren County Nature Trails and Hickory Ski Center. Friends Lake and Pack Demonstration Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, well appointed and great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ofra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay this Christmas, second time at this cabin. The host is extremely kind and responsive to all our needs, the amenities were great house is stocked with towels, linens, handsoap, dishwasher soap, laundry detergent all making our stay better. Kids had a blast sledding in the backyard!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

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

Great stay

Great accommodations for a small group
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tidy, lots of things to occupy everyone and plenty of space to hang out and relax, would definitely recommend this to any one I know going to the area. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Great stay

Everything was clean attention to detail was great awsome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great, up to date, clean and well furnished! Great owners that are easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Great Lodge

Fantastic place, amenities were superb, definitely will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Fantastic stay!

This was a great place to stay for a bachelorette trip! Plenty of space for a large group and the host was amazing! She did a great job decorating the house and making our group feel special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry E.

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

Great place to relax

Great place to stay for a little relaxing vacation Very clean and our host was very helpfull with the booking process and overall ?'s would definitely rent this house again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leoncio C.

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

I loved this cabin

The gaming room was very entertaining, the cabin was very well decorated and provided many appliances.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was better than we expected. Very clean and inviting. It slept 9 of us perfectly with plenty of room. We really appreciated the games and things in and out of the house to fill some time. My only cons are the location (very bad service and far from pretty much anything) and the slow wifi, the latter of which can easily be improved. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon e.

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

Perfect getaway

The property is amazing. Clean and organized, with an attention to details and potential needs of guests. Highly recommend for anyone traveling to the area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Perfect Getaway

This was a great place to getaway before the craziness of going back to school. Great time had by all old and young. Quick ride into the busy town of Lake George.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Beautiful modern cabin in the adirondacks

We had a great time in the cozy and surprisingly spacious modern cabin that was close to multiple ski/snowboard locations, the house was extremely clean and accommodated everything we needed! Great hosts who answered any questions we had!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Z.

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

Perfect Experience!!!

I just recently stayed at Shae and Gene’s beautiful home with my husband, twin boys, mother, father and sister and it was 5+ STARS!!!!! From the booking process to the end of our stay it was nothing but exceptional service!!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

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

The Adirondack Retreat

Perfect place to stay. Enough room for 10 of us to have our own space if needed. Gene and Shae were the best. Answered all questions we had. The place was very clean. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sophia u.

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

Amazing and beautiful

Everything was absolutely perfect. It was such a beautiful getaway. My friends and I had a blast for my Bachelorette weekend. The owners were so accommodating and helpful !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josh o.

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

Dads hunting Rabbits

The house was perfect for us to fellowship and enjoy the woods. Clean and accommodating + the hosts made us feel very welcome! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan w.

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

Great experience

Everything was perfect. The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed and more. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

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

Lake George/Saratoga weekend

The property was amazing!!! It was very spacious with the rustic look of a log cabin inside. It was secluded and close lake george and saratoga, We've made this an annual trip, but this was by far one of the best places we've stayed. We'll be back next year!!!! Thanks to our host Gene &Shae SeeWellweagayear.looking forecast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Great Cottage for a Weekend Retreat!

A bunch of college buddies get together once a year, to hang out and catch up. We are fairly spread out across NY and New England, so we find a central cottage to meet at in the Adirondacks every year. Finding a place with enough bedrooms and things to do is always the challenge as we like to know we can hang out all day if we are drinking or it is raining. This cottage was GREAT. Awesome communication from the owners. The cottage feels really updated and new. Internet was great. Loved the fire pit and foosball table. Highly recommend if you are looking to stay in this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pattie G.

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

Nurture your friendships is this lovely home

I reserved the Adirondack Retreat for myself and nine of my adult college friends and sorority sisters. We spent most of our time in the great room and screened in porch. The house is beautiful and the hosts added nice little touches like personalized notes, gifts and health and beauty supplies that made us feel welcome. The area was very close to Lake George where we went on a Tiki Boat ride and had dinner. The house had everything we needed in regards to heating up dinner and serving breakfast. We brought wood but due to rain we stayed mostly in doors although the yard is beautiful. I’d like to come again with my family. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

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

A wonderful stay

This house is a great stay for any group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our hosts were incredibly welcoming and communicated with us quickly when we had questions. The kitchen was well stocked which helped because we cooked alot of meals in our 3 days there. Firestick was a nice touch on television Giving us more choices than just cable. Bathrooms were stocked with tons of different towels. Overall a great house in a decent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

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

Great Ski Getaway!

Gene and Shae have a beautiful home and provided us with all the information, details, and what we needed (including a sweet gift at check in). The house was great, cozy, had everything we needed, and was a lovely retreat after a full day of skiing at Gore. The kids especially enjoyed the fire pit and throwing snowballs in the backyard. Would definitely return again, location to Gore was convenient, we were able to arrive and ski easily by 8:30am both days! A lovely home all around! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gene & Shae Barnaby

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My husband and I built (literally) this home in 2019 and it was complete April 2020. We grew up together in the Adirondacks. My husband builds homes and I am a Physics teacher and manage the Adirondack Retreat in Athol, NY near Lake George and Gore Mountain. We have 6 children and 4 grandbabies.

We love to travel with our children and we love to travel without them all too! :)

Why they chose this property

This property was built with love and it shows. It is only 11 miles to bustling Lake George Village, only 19 miles to the fabulous Gore Mountain Ski Resort, and sits right in the heart of the Adirondacks. It is the perfect unplugged getaway to reconnect with nature, friends, and family.

What makes this property unique

The screened in porch is the perfect place to relax in the morning with your coffee, watching the sun rise and listening to the birds. The master suite offers a quiet balcony to escape from the activity of your other guests. The game room and patio offer many things to do for the kids or kids at heart with ping pong, foosball, horseshoes, board games, and an abundance of books to read.

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