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The Guides House • Cozy Main St Stay with Porch Views

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

Explore the area

Old Forge, NY

View
‪10 min walk‬
Enchanted Forest Water Safari
‪15 min walk‬
Calypso's Cove
‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

The Guides House • Cozy Main St Stay with Porch Views

Welcome to The Guides House, a cozy Adirondack retreat located right on Main Street — the perfect spot to soak in small-town charm while being close to everything.

Relax on the covered front porch, where comfy seating makes it easy to sip your coffee, fire up the propane grill, and watch the world go by — people, cars, and the energy of town right at your doorstep.

Inside, the home is warm and inviting with all linens, towels, and essentials provided. The kitchen is stocked for easy meals, and the living spaces are set up for comfort after a day of exploring. Upstairs you’ll find the bedrooms and the single full bathroom (please note: the only bathroom is upstairs).

Out back, enjoy a modest yard perfect for a little fresh air, and take advantage of off-street parking for two vehicles — a rare convenience right on Main Street.

What Guests Love
• The best porch in town for people-watching and relaxing
• Prime Main Street location with shops and restaurants nearby
• Off-street parking (2 vehicles)
• Cozy Adirondack style with everything you need ready to go
• Easy base for hiking, paddling, and year-round adventures

Whether you’re here for outdoor adventure or a quiet weekend away, The Guides House makes a perfect home base to enjoy the Adirondacks.

During the winter months, this home is a short drive from McCauley Ski Mountain and perfect for those looking to come up and enjoy our winter wonderland!

Property manager

Jason Perkins

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Turn off the lights and return the keys

Please leave the house as you would a motel room, it is our job to clean up

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

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Old Forge

Old Forge is home to this holiday home. Bald Mountain and Scusa Trailhead reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Calypso's Cove. Adirondack Railroad Old Forge Station and Arrowhead Park are also worth visiting.

Old Forge, NY

What's nearby

View - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Calypso's Cove - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
McCauley Mountain Ski Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oasis Cafe’ - ‬17 min walk
‪Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - ‬15 min walk
‪Daiker's - ‬9 min drive
‪Slickers - ‬11 min walk
‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Main Street “The Guide’s Cottage” pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Cozy Main Street “The Guide’s Cottage”?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Main Street “The Guide’s Cottage”?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Main Street “The Guide’s Cottage” located?

Situated in Old Forge, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Town of Webb Historical Association and View. Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Calypso's Cove are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jamy K.

19 Aug, 2025

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

Clean house, great location within walking distance of everything. This house was perfect for our long weekend vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

10 Aug, 2025

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

Vacation

Clean and a great place to stay! Great location! Jason was very easy to work wirh.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

31 Jul, 2025

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

Lovely home and the perfect location. The kitchen has everything you need to cook quick meals. The porch is a comfortable place to relax with morning coffee. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

17 Jun, 2025

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

Jason is a great host and the house was perfect for us. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and the closeness to the town. I will rental a home from him again and suggest his place to everyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

20 Apr, 2025

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

Comfortable cottage with convenient location

This cottage made for a fun and easy family get-away recently. It's conveniently located - close to shops, restaurants, movie theater, and the public beach in Old Forge, as well as hiking trails within walking distance or a short drive. Also very close to McCauley Mountain for skiing and mountain biking. The cottage was super clean from top to bottom. Check-in/out was easy and the owners were easy to contact if/when needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

20 Feb, 2025

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

Quick Getaway

We enjoyed the stay. The house was exactly as described and in a great location. It was minutes away from the McCauley Mountain and downtown Old Forge.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

21 Oct, 2024

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

Nice stay

Nothing fancy, but everything we needed, great location for our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

22 Mar, 2025

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

Old forge

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John P.

20 Jan, 2025

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

Weekend Getaway

My wife and I travelled to Old Forge for a weekend in snow country. Our stay at the Guide Cottage served our needs well. It was clean and comfortable. It was within walking distance of downtown. Although not fancy, it had everything we needed at a very reasonable price.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

2 Jan, 2025

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

As Described

Plenty of ADK charm and perfect location to just park the car and enjoy OF

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas W.

26 Oct, 2024

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

Fall Getaway

Was fun.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dee k.

4 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking in Adirondacks

We received upgrade from owner to another property which was a pleasant stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

2 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Nice location. Walked to everything in Old Forge.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary B.

21 Aug, 2022

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

Nice location, house was nice

I am happy with my experience, would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

11 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Wonderful, clean well equipped

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

2 Jan, 2023

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

Awesome stay

Jason was very helpful and kind.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

23 Mar, 2023

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

Wonderful weekend getaway

Beautiful cozy house conveniently located for skiing and hiking and close to town. Excellent experience and would definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy T.

18 Sept, 2023

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

Prime location

This cozy home is right in the village, close to everything!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert R.

22 May, 2024

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

Staying old forge

The house was everything as represented. It was clean and convenient location!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

23 Feb, 2023

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

A nice place,

Really enjoyed staying here! The house was clean and comfortable, and the owner was easy to communicate with. We spent most of our time running around enjoying the great outdoors , but we were happy to come home to this house.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie S.

28 May, 2023

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

Clean and Convenient

The house was very clean and I loved that it was within waling distance to shops and restaurants and the Tobie walking trail.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tara F.

11 Jul, 2025

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

Old Forge Vrbo

Overall the house was a good. Great location if you are interested in visiting downtown Old Forge without having to drive many places. Our only real issue was when we sat out on the porch, the neighbor with the fenced in yard was witnessed often saying weird things to passers-by, including some not nice comments towards one set of individuals. Overall, great place for to stay to visit the tourist side of the Adirondacks. Recommendation for those who stay: you may need a few more kitchen items as the kitchen is fairly stocked with cooking needs, but doesn't quite have a complete set of standard kitchen/cooking ware. The front door off of the porch the bottom lock, locks but the top deadbolt does not. The interior door off of the mudroom does not have a key that lets you in if you lock that when you are not in the home. Good options for internet, etc... to provide for the rainy days and later evenings. Two of the three rooms had AC upstairs which was nice for those who had the AC. Shower was good, hot water lasted for four individuals to get a quick shower one after the other. Parking can be a little tight and be cautious if you need to back out as traffic can become a little tough. Be aware that Old Forge as a lot of businesses that even during the height of tourist season, close at 5p. The Vrbo hosts were easy to get in contact with and helpful with all questions. Having availability to do laundry on-site was very helpful with two kids along for the trip. Nice place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew e.

21 Feb, 2023

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

Perfect winter getaway

Was too notch. Will definitely be back !

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

ELLEN B.

14 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Friends Getaway

Life long friends joined us for a three day getaway. We just hung out and hiked and visited. Had a great time watching the local deer stop traffic!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

11 Dec, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We rented this house for the weekend of Snodeo in Old Forge. The house is conveniently located and is within walking distance to the restaurants and bars. We had a vendor booth at the Snodeo show so we didn't spend much time at the house but it worked out perfectly for what we needed. Communication with the host was excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jason Perkins

Hi, I’m Jason — born and raised right here in the Adirondacks. My family and I have deep roots in this community, and I love welcoming guests so they can experience the same mountains, lakes, and small-town charm that make this place home.

Hospitality has always been second nature to me — I manage several properties in the area and take pride in making each stay smooth, clean, and comfortable. You’ll always find the house well-stocked with linens and essentials, and I’m only a call away if you need recommendations or help during your stay.

When I’m not working on the rentals, I’m usually with my kids, out on the lake, or lending a hand around town. Hosting is more than just business for me — it’s about helping people feel welcome and making sure they leave with great memories of their time in the Adirondacks.

I look forward to hosting you at The Guides House — and I’ll do everything I can to make sure your stay feels easy, cozy, and connected to this special place.

Why they chose this property

I chose this spot because Main Street is the heart of the Adirondacks — it’s where the town comes alive. From the covered porch you can sip coffee in the morning and watch the world go by, then walk to shops, restaurants, and events without ever getting in the car. At the same time, you’re only minutes from lakes, trails, and all the outdoor adventures that make this area so special. As someone who grew up here with my family, I love being able to share that perfect mix of small-town charm and Adirondack wilderness right outside the door.

What makes this property unique

The Guides House isn’t just a rental — it’s a piece of Main Street life. Guests love the cozy seating on the front porch for people-watching, grilling, or just relaxing after a day outdoors. Unlike many spots in town, you’ll have the convenience of off-street parking for two cars and a modest yard both front and back. The house is stocked with all linens and essentials so you can just settle in and enjoy. It’s a true Adirondack experience: simple, comfortable, and welcoming, with a touch of local history and family care behind it.