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Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home, Welcome Canadians!

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A red wooden cabin with a porch and a staircase, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a large window.
A wooden sculpture of a bear with a child, located outdoors near a staircase.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a dishwasher.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a living room furnished with sofas and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Algonquin
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Wells, NY
  • Place, Lake Algonquin
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sacandaga River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gore Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home, Welcome Canadians!

Why drive hours when a great affordable vacation is so close?

Welcome to relaxing Whispering Pines Wells with its own private association sandy beach that is just a three minute walk away. This is a four season getaway retreat that is outfitted and furnished with the vacationer in mind. The home itself is a beautiful 2 bedroom cottage with a large outdoor deck surrounded by towering pine trees. It’s the perfect place to get out of the city and disconnect in nature or to use as a base for all your ADK adventures.

The first floor has a fully equipped modern kitchen and dining area, a living room with vaulted ceilings, a flat screen tv, dvd player and a freestanding gas fireplace. The first floor bedroom has a queen size bed. Across the hall is a full bathroom with a tub and a shower, as well as a washer and dryer.

In the upper level is a large bedroom that features a queen size bed. There is also a half bath on the second floor. The loft area has a twin bed and a desk, if you have to work, with a view of the lake.

The large front deck is great for entertaining and a screen porch adds outdoor living space in the warmer months. It has a porch glider, balcony chairs and a patio table.

There is a fire pit for your evening enjoyment. A gas grill is also available for you to use.

Guests will be able to enjoy central air conditioning in the summer and central heat for the winter months.

We are no longer able to provide sheets and towels. Guests will need to bring their own.

In the summer and fall, there are many hikes in the area to waterfalls, mountain tops and the Northville-Lake Placid Trail. A great bike ride is the 3.5 mile loop around the lake and through the town. In the spring, you can go fishing in the lake or one of many nearby rivers. In the winter months, it is only 20 minutes to Lapland Lakes cross-country skiing, 20 minutes to Oak Mountain and 40 minutes to Gore Mountain.

Inside Whispering Pines you will find 500 mbps fiber internet with WiFi, YouTube TV, a DVD player, MANY streaming channels as well as books, games and puzzles.

There is a fully outfitted kitchen with a k-cup coffee maker, a drip coffee maker, crock pot and a blender. Outside there is a large flat yard, and many outdoor chairs for enjoying the fire pit.

We have FOUR kayaks, a 15' canoe and a Sunfish sailboat, with all the accessories. There are carts for transporting the watercraft the short two minute trip to the launching area.

In the small town of Wells, we have a couple of general stores and a new, quite excellent, coffee cafe. At the Town Green, there are tennis/pickle ball courts, basketball hoops and a playground.

Although our town doesn't have any restaurants, there are many excellent ones just a short scenic drive away.

We enjoy the Southern Adirondacks and have been vacationing in this area since we were children. For a long time, it has been a dream of ours to own a home on a lake and in the mountains. Our hope is to share our good fortune with families like yours, who want to enjoy the fun and excitement of Lake Algonquin and all the magic that this region offers, but then want to retreat to the whispering pines, to reflect on the day, and dream about tomorrow.

Let us be your hosts for your next vacation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Contact us with any questions
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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:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We ask that you leave the cottage as clean and free of debris and litter, as possible. Accidents can occur, please do your best to clean them up.
Return all moved furniture and items to their original location.
ALL refuse MUST be in a bag before being placed into the garbage receptacle.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 956214
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: Contact us with any questions
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

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Lake Algonquin and Sacandaga River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mountain Memories and Grandview Mini Golf. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Wells, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Algonquin - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sacandaga River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 41 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Fort William Henry Museum - 58 min drive - 94.5 km
  • Million Dollar Beach - 59 min drive - 94.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Over Rock Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hope diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Carl’s Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Well - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home, Welcome Canadians! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home, Welcome Canadians!?

As of 4 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home, Welcome Canadians! on 4 Nov 2026 start from £246, 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 Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home, Welcome Canadians!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home, Welcome Canadians!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home, Welcome Canadians!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home, Welcome Canadians! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Algonquin and Sacandaga River. Mountain Memories is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Monica and Paul Shelmandine

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We live in the Schenectady area, in a suburban neighborhood. We have been married for over 25 years, but are still active and "young at heart." We have many children and grandchildren. Our cottage is perfect for our outdoor activities, hiking, kayaking or just a walk around the lake.

Why they chose this property

We have vacationed in the Wells area since we were children and we rented for many years before purchasing in 2011. The Southern Adirondacks have so much to offer, mountains, lake, waterfalls, rivers, quaint villages and unique shops, and quality restaurants. There are also good places to get great ice cream.

What makes this property unique

Even though our cottage is not isolated, it still feels secluded. We also stay at our cottage, so we have outfitted it with the vacationer in mind. We provide many kitchen supplies and cooking items, condiments, spices and plenty of dishes. We have indoor and outdoor games, movies and streaming for rainy days, watercraft to enjoy our beautiful lake, a fire pit for those summer and fall evenings. The cottage is modern while still maintaining a mountain home vibe.

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