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Romantic Getaway near Whiteface

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Upper Jay, NY
  • Place, Ausable River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whiteface Mountain
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirror Lake
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Romantic Getaway near Whiteface

Modern comforts inside a rustic barn on 7 acres in the Adirondack Park, tucked between the Ausable River and Jay Mountain, just 5 miles from Whiteface Ski Resort, High Peaks, and 20 minutes from Lake Placid. Around the corner from Adirondack Mountain Cafe and delicious Ice Jam Inn (walkable). River across the street perfect for fishing or cooling off in summer. After your long day, watch the colorful sunset from the comfort of your couples Adirondack chair on the patio, or from inside your wide open living/kitchen space. Fully stocked kitchen boasts wipe-off stovetop and granite countertops quarried a stone’s throw downstream in North Jay. Kick your feet up on the living room couch and warm your toes at the stone fireplace (gas). Unwind in your luxurious 75” soaker tub or rinse off in the walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling Italian tile. Enjoy the cozy glow of the bedroom fireplace framed by ceramic tile. Sleeps 2. No pets. No smoking. Heat and AC.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No 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

Strip any used beds

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please carefully latch the barn doors together, so it stays cool inside.

Please, lock the sliding glass doors from the inside.

Please make sure the heat and AC are turned off (during summer) or heat is set to 60F (in winter)

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4101085vb
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

Upper Jay

Located in Upper Jay, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mirror Lake and Jay Mountain Wilderness, while Keene Arts and Ausable Theater are cultural highlights. Dartbrook Rustic Goods and Adirondack Reflections are also worth visiting.
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Upper Jay, NY

What's nearby

  • Ausable River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • High Falls Gorge - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Mirror Lake - 25 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Olympic Center - 25 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cloudspin Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Growlers Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Legends - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Up a Creek - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Getaway near Whiteface pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Getaway near Whiteface?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Getaway near Whiteface?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Getaway near Whiteface located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ausable River and Wells Memorial Library. Jay Mountain Wilderness and Hurricane Mountain Wilderness are also within 6 miles (10 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. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hiking in the surrounding area was incredible and Lilac Cottage is very central to seeing and enjoying so much.
Looking north on Rt 9N at end of driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you for your positive review. The cottage is surrounded by trailheads! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2026
Thank you for your for star review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! Amazing bathroom! Great location. We’d come again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thanks, Heather! That bathroom is like a spa, right? We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

weekend of hiking

great location, excellent communication, very modern
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2025
Glad you enjoyed the modern design elements! We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The property was clean, and perfect for us. What a beautiful renovation! The barn doors were a great touch! The location was central to all that we wanted to do in the area. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed the lilac barn! Thank you for your kind words. Please come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

Great Stay

Great location and the house was very clean and nice, defiantly newly built. My only comment is the heater is very noisey couldn’t sleep with it on but the fireplace is in the living room and bedroom so it worked out great i wouldn’t say that is really a complaint though everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thanks for this 5-star review, Aaron! Please, come again. Your feedback on the space heater is much appreciated. We'll replace that with a silent, radiator-style heater. We look forward to hosting your next visit to the Adirondacks!
Verified

8/10 Good

Siri Om F.

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

Quiet spot near Lake Placid

We enjoyed our stay at this renovated barn near lake placid. Comfortable bed and beautiful soaking tub. Nice shower and enjoyed the gas fireplace. Nice spot along Ausable River. Curtains in the bedroom & bathroom could be added for more privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

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

Weekend getaway

Beautiful barn. However, lacks privacy/ curtains in the bedroom and bathroom. Around 25 minutes from lake placid. Overall, great check in experience. Had everything you need including silverware, bowls, pots/pans, towels, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2024
Hi Josh, Thank you for your 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in this new listing. Great suggestion about more curtains - just ordered some!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2026
Thank you for your five star review! We look forward to hosting you again!

About the host

Hosted by Matt & Jessie Winkler

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This barn is our dream house! We're thrilled to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

Cooling off in the river across the street, just floating and watching the sky change.

What makes this property unique

The perfect size for couples: giant soaker tub, see-through fireplace, dinner for two with a view.

Languages:

English, German, Japanese

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