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Adirondack Riverfront Retreat

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View of the cabin + deck
View from the deck of the mountains and river below
Bed & table for dining, coffee/tea, or work
View of Whiteface Mountain across the river
View of the fire pit plus cabin

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Jay, NY
  • Place, Ausable River
    ‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Adirondack Riverfront Retreat

A cozy, newly renovated cabin with rustic Adirondack charm located steps away from the Ausable River with a view of Whiteface Mountain. It features a beautiful living space with a fully equipped kitchen. Located just 12 miles from Whiteface Mt and 20 miles from Lake Placid.

We are often at our private home on the property, about 40ft from your cabin, and we're happy to help with anything that may arise. Otherwise, we're only a phone call away. Please enjoy your time here–we want to respect your privacy and enable you to enjoy the serenity. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions or check with us on our schedule.

Pricing note: Our base rate is for 1 guest. An additional $20/night applies for a second guest. Vrbo displays this as an “additional guest fee,” which can be confusing. For this cabin (max 2 adults), this simply reflects pricing for 1 vs 2 guests, not extra visitors beyond capacity.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Feel free to ask questions!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please remove your shoes when inside. Sap, snow, and rain are quite the buggers here, and we want to keep them outside and off the floors!
The cabin is on a septic system. Please only flush human waste and TP (not paper towels, hygiene products, "flushable" wipes or other objects).
Windows that are river-facing (west) must be shut when you leave the cabin. Rain can come in without notice.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2614877vb
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 first aid kit

About the area

Jay

Located in Jay, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ausable River and Wilmington Town Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tahawus Cultural Center and Santa's Workshop. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Jay, NY

What's nearby

  • Ausable River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Kent Station - 38 min drive
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fan House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mad River Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Up a Creek - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack Chocolates - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adirondack Riverfront Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Adirondack Riverfront Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adirondack Riverfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adirondack Riverfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adirondack Riverfront Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Ausable River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Au Sable Forks Free Library and Ausable Forks Free Library. Jay Town Hall and Ausable Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a fun and cozy weekend getaway! Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAYLA T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, great location and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to find some peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication! Quiet beautiful spot. Perfect location for visiting Placid and hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scot was a fantastic host, the property was extremely peaceful, comfortable, and exactly what we wanted it to be for our stay. Our favorite part of our day was eating breakfast on the deck and walking down to the river to read by the peaceful river. Would strongly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

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

Beautiful little cabin nestled under the pines

I had a very relaxing stay at Scott's beautiful little cabin nestled under the pines.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john b.

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

A great Hideaway

A great place to get away from everything and just relax. Cozy, clean well supplied cabin with everything you may need. Far enough away to be secluded, but close enough to places to go and anything else you may need .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Riverfront Retreat was the perfect place to relax after a day of hiking and enjoying a trip to Lake Placid. We enjoyed the relaxing sounds of the river near by, the comfort of the cabin and the view of the mountains. The host was great to work with and answered pretty quickly to our messages. Definitely would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Great Cabin

We stayed for 2 nights and it was fantastic. Good idea to come with some groceries for sure. We brought a few meals with us and had a wonderful stay. The hiking is beautiful in the area also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Quiet Getaway

We enjoyed a relaxing, quiet weekend at this cozy cabin. It was a perfect spot for a getaway. The host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyra M.

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

Perfect peaceful getaway

This cabin was the perfect stay for me, my boyfriend and our pups! It was the most peaceful stay tucked in the mountains of the Adirondacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

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

Incredible place and views

This beautiful luxury cabin on the West Branch of the Ausable River is amazing. Everything was perfect and we completely enjoyed our stay. We highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Y.

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

Beautiful week

The weather was wonderful, the place was very cozy. We loved every minute of it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

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

Riverfront Retreat

Absolutely the perfect getaway. Waking up to the view of the river was breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM R.

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

Restful stay with autumn beauty

This is a beautiful property... far from busy roads and city noise. The host thought of everything and provided good info on local restaurants My wife said that we need to return next year
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Great Cabin Getaway

This cabin was perfect for a weekend getaway. Being right on the river we were able to relax and enjoy the area. The cabin had everything to make the stay easy and enjoyable. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

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

Amazing

The stay was great the host was very attentive with checking in on us and making sure everything was going smoothly the place was very cozy the host made sure to think of everything from toiletries to magazines it was a very great get away and I much do recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A. B.

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

Great stay!

Perfect spot to come back to after a couple days of banging out high peaks. I felt right at home in this cozy cabin, a much needed respite after a summer of fieldwork. Super clean, and a great option for solo travelers or couples looking for a couple days away from the grind.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The riverfront setting with mountains views was gorgeous! The cottage was small but cozy, and was equipped with everything we needed. Thanks to our host, Scot, for sharing this lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Visit to North Country Family

Quiet serene and beautiful. Close to everything we love and enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Lovely

It was great.. thank you and enjoy your summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin was beautiful exactly as the pictures indicated. It was right on the river and absolutely beautiful. It was fully equipped with everything needed. We cant wait to go back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

25th anniversary get-away in the woods

We were looking for a quiet little get-away in the woods, with things to do nearby and this checked all of our boxes! Beautiful area with nearby restaurants and shops, but you feel so far away from the hustle and bustle while on the property; it was perfect! The cottage had everything we needed and a great view of the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barry b.

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

Beautiful clean and cozy.

Beautiful little lovers cabin. Everything you would need is there even know we always bring are own bathroom products and coffee it was there. Short drive to Whiteface and lake placid. We really enjoyed the cabin in the winter. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Great Stay!

I love this spot on the river! The space is just as advertised and is perfect for 1-2 people. Scot is an excellent host and is easily contacted if you need anything. Nothing like a fire here watching the sunset!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Scot Frank

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Why they chose this property

Unplug and enjoy the beautiful scenery, meadows, mountains, water and woods from your river retreat. One of the only cabins on the west branch Ausable with direct, unobstructed views of the river from the porch and bedroom. This cabin is located approximately 80-feet from the world-famous Ausable River. A rustic blend of comfort and charm. Take a stroll on wooded dirt roads or walk to world class fly fishing. Enjoy the surrounding communities of Jay, Wilmington, and Lake Placid, which offer fine food, recreation, and beauty. The cabin was designed for Adirondack enjoyment from reading a good book to climbing the highest peak–and don't forget…fly fishing!

The cabin has a kitchen with everything you might need, including a toaster and microwave. Linens and towels are provided for your convenience. In-cabin bathroom includes a shower. Outdoor fire pit available just beyond a small deck overlooking the river. Enjoy your morning coffee walking along the bank of the beautiful Ausable River.

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English, French, Italian, Spanish

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