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The Stone House: A Quiet, Sweet, Lakefront Respite

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A lakeside cabin with a dock, outdoor seating, and a canoe.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, and a dining area.
A stone pathway leading to a rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a stone wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden dining table.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a dining area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Garage parking available

    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Star Lake, NY
  • Place, Star Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tupper Lake
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Center
    ‪56 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Secondary bedroom

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunk Beds

Sleeping Porch

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom, en suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Stone House: A Quiet, Sweet, Lakefront Respite

The Stone House—bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living room completely renovated in 2025—sets into the side of a hill directly on pristine Star Lake. The house front is a covered terrace directly on the lake. This is a tranquil spot, located on a 40+ acre private wooded point of land over a quarter mile from the main road, where you can relax and get away from it all.

Summers are fantastic for week-long stays. Autumn is beautiful in the Adirondacks—stay for a long weekend or an entire week. Enjoy our terrace, the lake, the trees, and our inviting fireplace.

The Stone House property features a private dock with a tied-on floating dock, a fireplace, a car park, and a terrace. The Stone House sleeps up to nine—primary bedroom with a queen bed; secondary bedroom with a double bed, bunk beds, and a loft/bed; sleeping porch with a queen and extra-long twin ( Casper and Leesa mattresses)—an en suite full primary bath, and a full hall bath with new tiled shower. Downstairs features a complete renovated kitchen, living room with a large window seat and warming stone fireplace (stocked from a private wood shed just outside the house), and a private, covered terrace overlooking the lake. Enjoy the quiet, the ducks, the loons, the smell of a good fire.

Enjoy boating on the lake on our two kayaks, canoe, or paddle board, or take the canoe to the Oswegatchie River; lots of local hiking and mountain climbing too. We provide a comprehensive handbook about the house and the surrounding area.
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

See our Stone House Handbook for complete details about renting and about the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 244722
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Star Lake

Located in Star Lake, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Hill State Forest and Degrasse State Forest. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Star Lake, NY

What's nearby

  • Star Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Trout Lake - 32 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Tupper Lake - 47 min drive - 74.2 km
  • Black River - 55 min drive - 88.3 km
  • Wild Center - 56 min drive - 85.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Nice N Easy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hillside Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Club GRUB - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stone House: A Quiet, Sweet, Lakefront Respite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Stone House: A Quiet, Sweet, Lakefront Respite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Stone House: A Quiet, Sweet, Lakefront Respite?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Stone House: A Quiet, Sweet, Lakefront Respite?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Stone House: A Quiet, Sweet, Lakefront Respite located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Clifton-Fine Hospital and Star Lake. Cranberry Lake is 8 mi (12.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Stone House was perfect for us. The place was charming, full of history yet comfortable, and the lake was gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. You won’t be disappointed. I look forward to going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our dogs loved the property. This is the second time we've stayed here and looked forward to next time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another great week in the Stone House at Star Lake! The updated renovations are fantastic, the kitchen has everything you need as well as the rest of the house. We are already looking forward to staying there again:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property/area was perfect and very relaxing. We all enjoyed the whole experience even the loons late at night! 7 of us went and everyone now has some great family memories/times to talk about.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

We had a great stay at the Stone House. Its on a perfect location on Star Lake. If its a rainy day, the wood fireplace and large bay window are a fantastic way to relax.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful retreat.

We were looking for a quiet and easy vacation and this was just that. Lovely home, the upstairs was tastefully renovated and the downstairs full of original rustic charm. charm
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Late summer at Star Lake

Our extended family enjoyed our stay at the stone house. Incredible water access that made a great base to some Adk adventures further in the park. The property totally had charm and was very comfortable and private. Bring food and supplies as any stores are far away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Quintessential ADK Cottage

Our visit to the Stone House on Star Lake was wonderful. The property was conveniently close to Star Lake amenities, but also very private. The stone work was beautiful on both the land and the house itself. The cottage was extremely well appointed, clean and comfortable. Rich was very responsive and helpful.Our daughter had a great time kayaking and listening for the loons - they didn’t disappoint, calling day and night. If you’re looking for the ADK experience, stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Repeat Stay

This is our second stay at The Stone House. Just like the first stay, the amenities were perfect for our stay. The furnishings inside of the home met all of our needs, and the outdoor amenities were just right. The communication with Rich was convenient and timely. We look forward to another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic!

Magical week at The Stone House for this Californian family! Huge thank you to the owners for sharing such a gem on the lake. Clean, cozy and comfortable. Morning and evening swims in the lake, canoeing alongside the loons and a crackling fire every evening—we loved every minute of our stay. Looking forward to returning someday. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fanily Retreat

This amazing house was the perfe t getaway for our family! It had everythi g we needed and more in terms of kitchen, bedding and supplies for lake. My children were out on the water playing the entire stay! It was conveniently located to the general stores. While we were there we booked for the following year! Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your awesome house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of heaven

Just back from a week at The Stone House with its simple charms and beautiful surroundings. Grateful to escape the heat of home, we embraced the cool mornings and enjoyed the delightful afternoons. Every night we had a fire going until we went to bed, sometimes as early as 9 pm. Great place to disconnect from the world (though the wifi worked perfectly when needed). The kitchen had just about everything we needed. My only negative is the lack of big coffee mugs (you need a generous cup of coffee when sitting outside in the morning to help keep you warm) and bowls for soup. Otherwise, we had everything we needed. We did 2 day trips. One up to Ogdensburg (an hour north) to The Frederic Remington Museum. It's a wonderful place in a gorgeous 19th century home. His paintings and sculptures do not disappoint! We also took a longer ridge (2+ hours) down to Old Forge and did a cruise on the Fulton Chain of lakes. Old Forge is a busy town full of shops, restaurants, b&b's, etc. Lots to see and do there if you want to hang out after the 2-hour cruise. The local grocery (Great American) had most of what we needed and we also visited the hardware store. Heading north on route 3 we also visited the bakery (UB's) and Adirondack furniture store where we purchased a few treats to eat and some souvenirs of our visit, all reasonably priced based on what we'd pay at home for the same things. Everyone we met was friendly and helpful to the point where you begin to wonder if you shouldn't just pack up your things and stay there forever. My only negative, is the access to the house from the parking pad. You have to walk down 6-8 steps of stone built into the side of the slope. I have arthritis in both knees so going down the stairs was challenging. I am happy that I thought to bring a trekking pole with me. It gave me more balance and I was more comfortable going downhill. Other than that, I couldn't think of a nicer spot to truly get away from it all and still have everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks for the lovely review. We've been looking into redoing those stone steps and adding a railing, together with other upgrades to the house. It'll happen at some point. Thanks again for staying; hope you can return some day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This home is located on the most beautiful lake. Waking up and walking out on the dock for my morning coffee was the best moment of the day. My kids LOVED fishing and using the kayaks. They spent all day outside. It was a beautiful week on the lake.The kitchen was well stocked. We had no problem making meals and finding storage for leftovers. The bathrooms were well kept and the water pressure/hot water was excellent.P.S.We loved the ADK gift shop! Please go visit them as they are the loveliest people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Star lake escape

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

This is the place for a perfect combination of fun and rest.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Place to Unwind

The Stone House is the place to unwind. The lake was right off our commodious patio at the back door. With coffee or cocktails, the view is delightful. Clean and dry inside, good housekeeping, makes coming in from lake activities a pleasure. Warm wood tones with burgundy and navy accents throughout the house add to the peace. We enjoyed the blend of vintage and new to the max inside and out. We brought back old memories and created new ones. Nice people on the lake. No rush - 12 o'clock check out time the best! Julie and Larry
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

This home is absolutely perfect in every way. To begin, Rich, answered all my questions prior to the trip quickly and graciously. Once you drive down the road to the Stone House, you immediately feel as though you are the only family on the lake. It is built into a hill and directly on the water. Very private. The beautiful stone path to the door of the house is well lit and has a unique, real wood railing. I opened the door and felt like I had come home. The photos that are shown so not do justice to the interior of the home. The beautiful natural wood throughout the home give it warmth and character. The house was spotless. When Rich said you just need to bring your food and clothes…that is accurate! I was very impressed with the amount of cozy blankets, crisp linens, towels, and more. Now the kitchen…it has a view of the lake from the windows so I never felt that I was missing out on anything when I was inside preparing meals. The kitchen is fully stocked with every size/shape pan/pot/dish! I cannot think of one thing that it needed. They have EVERYTHING you would need! We spent our days and nights on the beautiful stone deck and wooden docks. Rich and Abbie have a cozy, authentic Adirondack Stone House that is truly one of a kind. Do not pass up an opportunity to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

Always a wonderful stay at the Stone House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic Lakeside Gem

If you are looking for a classic Adirondack cabin experience, you have found the right property. This is a magical little place set directly on the shores of Star Lake. DIRECTLY, it has the amazing feel of a boathouse. We spent four nights there over Father’s Day weekend, and my only sadness with the trip is that we did not have a full week. My husband and I shared the cottage with our two children (13, and 11 years) and my husband’s parents, It was the perfect size for the six of us and had everything we could need, although it turned out that our needs were very little. Although the kitchen could easily support cooking a fancy meal, and the little living room was totally cozy with its reading nook and fireplace, we found ourselves spending the entire time OUTSIDE on the dock. We grilled outside, ate outside, read outside, played outside and laid on the dock at night and watched the Milky Way stretch across the sky. I was eternally jealous of my children who scored the prime bedding on the sleeping porch, but have warned them that when we return, that spot is MINE! Rich was wonderful to work with, responsive to our needs and the information about the cottage was so thorough that we never felt ourselves wondering where something was that we needed. Neighbors are super-friendly, and although the occasional jet ski found its way through the channel, the most common vessel we saw were the puttering dock-boats making their way to the sandbar, and.that just added to the charm of the place. If you are looking for a place to get away from it all, look no further!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great respite

Very clean. Clear communication. Great spot to get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stone House

We enjoyed our relaxing stay at Stone House. It is a true gem in NY's Adirondak park. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stone House

We enjoyed a wonderful week. We were more than happy with all the provisions at the House. We were pleasantly surprised that the actual space was was greater than the posted pictures indicated. We are looking forward to a second stay next month.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Christine, thanks so much. Please tell me if there is anything I can do for your next stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway!

Stone House is the perfect getaway from all the everyday hustle and bustle! Rich was was a great host. He was attentive to our needs with checking in with us to see if we needed anything. The neighbors and everyone we met in town are so nice and friendly. Stone house gave us great family time together. We fished, swam, hiked and played games! We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks Kristina. Happy you had a wonderful time. And thanks for being such thoughtful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding Lake House - Exactly What We Hoped

The Stone House is a perfect house on a beautiful lake. It is is a true old school Adirondack camp style cabin sitting right on the lake. Our family loved how the original features have been left in place and not marred by misguided attempts at modernization. It has the feel of old fashioned cabin, but with just the right modern conveniences- the water is strong and as hot as you want for showers. The Wi-Fi works well. And the Master BR mattress is perfect. We enjoyed family card games by the fireplace, and some of us slept out on the sleeping porch even on a pretty chilly evening. We enjoyed the sounds of the loons at night. The location is perfect. We visited for our daughter’s graduation from St. Lawrence University, which is only about 40 minutes away, and then stayed for a few days after. We made easy side trips to Lake Placid one day, and just over to Tupper Lake for a casual dinner from the food trucks at the Raquette River brewing company. Our family wants to come again. We highly recommend the Stone House, and Rich was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Rich Maggiani

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Abbie and Rich are your hosts. Abbie grew up in Syracuse, Rich in Boston. We are dedicated to ensuring your stay is wonderful and memorable.

To keep the house available to as many people as possible, weekly rentals generally run from Friday through Friday. Please contact us should you need other accommodations; we are always here to help.

Why they chose this property

The Stone House sits on a 45 acre private point of land. The entire property has been in Abbie's extended family for 100 years. We have owned the Stone House for 15 years, and welcome you to our home in the Adirondacks. We stock the house with basic necessities—condiments, kitchen staples, herbs and spices, paper products, fire wood, and more—to make your stay simpler. The kitchen is fully stocked with a wide array of pots and pans and kitchen utensils. Barbecue on our traditional grill; natural wood briquettes and liter fluid provided. Linens and towels are included in our rates. And a beautiful fireplace in the living room.

What makes this property unique

The Stone House is immediately on Star Lake with a private covered stone terrace and private dock. Staying here gives you a complete break from your day to day lives, a wonderful place to relax, enjoy, and regenerate. Guests tell us they most enjoy the absolute quiet of a daybreak, with the sun rising and reflecting on the smooth-as-glass lake. Enjoy swimming in the lake or just lounging on the dock and terrace; take our kayaks and paddle board out for a spin and be sure to stop at the slightly submerged sand bar just across the way. As we say, a quiet respite.

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