Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property

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A two-story white house with a front porch, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There is a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a refrigerator.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a teal island with drawers, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.
A fenced pasture with a barn and a house in the background.
A porch with white railings, a set of steps leading up to it, and several rocking chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Friends Lake
Sleeps 105 bedrooms6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Chestertown, NY
  • Place, Friends Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Loon Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Escape
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Downstairs bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property

Atop a hill with sweeping views of a working thoroughbred horse farm, our five-bedroom family home offers a peaceful Adirondack getaway. The house is set several hundred feet back from Friends Lake Road and is surrounded by 160 acres of private family-owned land. This inviting home provides privacy, space, and serenity.

The Space

This spacious home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests. It features five large, airy bedrooms with cross-ventilation and two full bathrooms. Three bedrooms have queen beds, one has two twin beds, and one (located on the first floor) has a double bed. The lower bedroom is right next to the bathroom. For added comfort, there are window air conditioners in the living room, one upstairs bedroom, and the downstairs bedroom.

The fully equipped kitchen includes a refrigerator, gas oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, waffle iron and dishwasher with a multitude of pots and pans for cooking. A separate dining room and a large living room offer plenty of space to gather. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch overlooking the mountains and horse pasture, or relax in the backyard with views of a mowed meadow and forest land.

Amenities & Activities

The large backyard is ideal for family fun, complete with a picnic table, barbecue grill, volleyball net, badminton, basketball hoop, croquet, and horseshoes. Inside, you’ll find cable TV and a DVD/VCR player for your downtime.

Guests use the Chestertown Swimming Area on Loon Lake which has a lifeguard and picnic tables.  It is three miles away with free parking.

Location Highlights:

- 3 miles to Chestertown for grocery shopping
- 18 miles north of Lake George village and its outlet shopping
- 35 miles from Saratoga Springs
- 1 hour to Lake Placid
- 80 miles from Albany

Enjoy easy access to golf courses, tennis courts, mountain hiking, swimming, and cultural attractions. Amusement parks and historical sites are also nearby.

Very Important Information to Know

- Guests must bring their own bed linens and towels
- No smoking indoors
- Professionally cleaned between each stay
- Contactless key pick-up for your safety
- Minimum 7-night stay, Saturday to Saturday only

Items Provided for your Stay:
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Fully equipped kitchen with lots of pots and pans
- Blankets and pillows
- Large selection of spices for cooking
- Coffee maker with metal filter

Items not Provided:
- Bed linens (3 Queen, 2 Twin, 1 Full)
- Bath towels
- Hair dryer
- Toiletries (shampoo, shower gel)
- Coffee

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
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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
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave the back door unlocked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 189791vb
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
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

Chestertown

Located in Chestertown, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Hickory Ski Center and Hudson Glades are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Chestertown, NY

What's nearby

  • Friends Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Loon Lake - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Fort William Henry Museum - 29 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Million Dollar Beach - 29 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Great Escape - 35 min drive - 46.0 km

Getting around

  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Friends Lake Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's Good Eats - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Family Retreat on large forested property located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Friends Lake and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Loon Lake Beach. Loon Lake and Tripp Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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