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The Covered Bridge Cottage On The Ausable

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Jay, NY

Wilmington Town Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Santa's Workshop
‪13 min drive‬
Whiteface Mountain
‪17 min drive‬
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
‪118 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Covered Bridge Cottage On The Ausable

Unwind in the newly built Covered Bridge Cottage beside the Ausable River in Jay, NY. The property is cradled between the mountains of Jay and the beautiful vineyard and gardens of the property. You will be immersed in this secluded yet central experience, which is sure to restore the soul. The gentle rumble of the river is ever present as you relax in the cottage looking out over our 3 acres of natural beauty at distant views. During summer book the cottage with the glamping tent for a truly unique experience. Please reach out if you via message if you are interested in this option.

The space- Our 3 acre riverfront property has the option for three separate rentals during the summer and two rentals in winter (2 people per rental). During summer we offer The Glamping Tent at the Jay Covered Bridge and the Jay Covered Bridge Retreat in addition to the Covered Bridge Cottage. During the winter we offer the Covered Bridge Retreat in our main house in addition to the Covered Bridge Cabin. Please send us a message if you are also interested in these.

We are directly on Rt 9n, perfect access for biking the iron man course, or enjoying the Jay green and its musical treats. Whiteface and Keene are 10 minutes away, while Lake Placid is 20 minutes.

Parking/Access: The parking area is in front of our main house. A 150 foot gravel pathway leads you to the seclusion of the cottage. There is one step up onto the porch.

Cottage: The cottage has a large and well appointed kitchen with an open dining and living area. The house has two porches, a covered porch facing the river and traditional porch facing the vineyard looking down valley across the vineyard. The cozy bedroom has a queen bed, and closet with washer and dryer. The bathroom has heated floors and a beautifully tiled shower.

Surrounding Environment: A short 100 foot walk brings you to the peaceful private picnic area by the side of the Ausable River with a birds eye view down valley of the covered bridge and its cascading falls, or simply admire it from either porch.

Guest access- The outside lawn, riverside and garden areas of the property are shared with our other listings.

Other things to note:
Important- The cottage has two bathrooms within the building envelope. One bathroom has an external entrance and is dedicated to the glamping tent. This is sound insulated from the cottage and we ask our tent guests to respect quiet hours when using it.

Property manager

Caleb Smith

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please remove outdoor shoes

No open flames of any kind. Additionally pleasure ensure all burners are turned off and that no items are left near baseboard heaters.

Please be respectful of noise with other guests in the glamping tent. Our goal is for the property to be a quiet restful retreat for all.

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

This property uses solar energy, plus 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jay

Located in Jay, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ausable Theater and Keene Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whiteface Mountain and River Stone Wellness. Santa's Workshop and Dartbrook Rustic Goods are also worth visiting.

Jay, NY

What's nearby

Wilmington Town Beach - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
Santa's Workshop - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
Whiteface Mountain - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
High Falls Gorge - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
Mirror Lake - 33 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fratelli Pizza Restaurant & Bar II - ‬7 min drive
‪Riverside Lanes - ‬9 min drive
‪NewVida Preserve - ‬3 min drive
‪Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Covered Bridge Cottage On The Ausable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Covered Bridge Cottage On The Ausable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Covered Bridge Cottage On The Ausable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Covered Bridge Cottage On The Ausable located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ausable River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Wells Memorial Library and River Stone Wellness. UVM High Peaks Health Center and Wilmington Town Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

m n.

15 Aug, 2025

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

The cottage is simply lovely. Caleb and Eleri are excellent hosts. It is just really special

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell Z.

16 Jun, 2025

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

Amazing place, hosts, and area

This was a great stay for my wife, 1 year, and me. There's so much to do in the area if you enjoy the outdoors, or just need a quiet getaway. Caleb was very helpful with anything that we needed and advice on what to do with a bust baby when it rained and all we had planned was outdoor activities. The washer and dryer were great ammenities to have, and the gardens were fun to look at. The proximity to the E. branch of the Ausable was great, especially being so close to a historic landmark in the covered bridge. 10/10 would recommend and stay again. We were only sorry we didn't have more time to be there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

28 Jul, 2024

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

Peaceful spot

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. Caleb was always prompt to respond any questions we had. The cottage was cute and comfortable for myself and two friends. The location for us was perfect to watch the Ironman race. A gem of a spot and i would definitely stay again

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Peaceful getaway

Beautiful modernized cottage overlooking a river in the heart of the Adirondacks. Close to everything but you avoid the crowds in Lake Placid. Our hosts went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our stay. They were a pleasure to talk to and recommend some good restaurants nearby.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

18 Aug, 2024

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

Jay vacation

Caleb’s cottage and grounds are beautiful. The cottage is newly renovated and the gardens and location on the river are outstanding. However these great qualities are hindered by the glampers bathroom that is attached to the cottage and is located right next to the cottage bedroom. At all hours of the day and night the campers shower and bang around in the bathroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

22 Jun, 2024

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

Ladies’ hiking trip

This cottage was perfect for our long weekend in the mountains. It was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked. The pictures really don’t do it justice, in my opinion. Our favorite spot was the screened-in back porch with the river view. Great place to relax with dinner and a drink after a long day of hiking! Caleb and Eleri are welcoming and gracious hosts. It did take us approximately 40 minutes to get to the Loj trailhead parking, but we thought it was worth it to stay in such a beautiful place. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alese S.

14 Jun, 2023

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

Little Piece of Paradise

Our stay at the cottage was lovely! The cottage is super cute and feels like a cozy English cottage. No surprise here as Eleri is from the UK. Caleb and Eleri were very hospitable. The proximity to the river and the view down the valley were unforgettable. We absolutely loved sitting on the screened in porch listening to the sound of the tree frogs and watching the lightning bugs. There's even an outdoor speaker, fan and dining table which makes for an incredible evening. The kitchen is very big relative to the cozy cottage size and it has modern appliances. The bedroom is extremely comfortable and nice and dark which helped us sleep soundly. It was about a 150 ft walk down the hill to the cottage, but this also gave it beautiful seclusion and its own unique view and perspective. The gravel on the pathway was very compact so we could roll our suitcases on it so it wasn't such a big deal. We highly recommend this little slice of paradise tucked by the Ausable River right next to the covered bridge.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

4 Oct, 2024

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

Maisonnette exceptionnellement bien décorée et équipée. Secteur hyper tranquille entre boisé, rivière et champ. Cerfs devant la porte le matin. Hôte sympathique. Petit nid douillet pour couple.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleri C., Connah's Quay, Wales

28 Jun, 2023

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

Relaxing riverside retreat

This beautiful cottage was exactly what I needed to relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains. Everything I needed was already there, and the hosts were fabulous and so friendly. The cottage is right on the river, overlooking the mountains. In the evenings, I sat in the screened in porch, enjoying the the fireflies and stars, which were incredible! If you are looking for somewhere that is unbelievably idyllic, with some hidden wellness optional extras - I indulged and it really was worth it

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Caleb Smith

I am a local to the Adirondack region, while my wife Eleri is from Wales. We are both passionate about all things natural which you will be immersed in while on our "farm and vineyard." Eleri is a passionate horticulturalist and herbalist in her day job, while I coach the US Olympic skeleton team. We enjoy meeting our guests and are very open, but also respect that some people just want some quiet privacy and our property provides exactly that.

Why they chose this property

Jay is centrally located, but just outside of the hustle and bustle. It's a gorgeous agricultural valley with a thriving music and arts scene. Everything is a short drive, but in Jay we have views and peace that can't be beat!

What makes this property unique

Our property sits directly on the Ausable river by the covered bridge. It is covered in orchards, vineyards and gardens as well as commanding views of the valley, river and high peaks. The towns top swimming hole sits just below the cottage. You are steps away from summer music at the Jay green or Amos ward theater, and a quick drive to some of the best hiking and restaurants in the area.

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