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Knotty Pine Cottage w/lake access

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124 Birchwood Place
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Northville, NY
  • Place, Great Sacandaga Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Birchwood Place
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Six Flags Great Escape
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Knotty Pine Cottage w/lake access

Cozy, clean, and comfortable 3 bedroom Adirondack getaway nestled on a double lot in a private development off the main road. Short walk to a sandy beach with mountain and sunset views. Swimming, fishing in a quiet cove perfect for children.
The house is fully furnished with sectional sofa, flat screen tv on sunny porch with windows all around . Sofa and chair in cozy living room facing fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar includes pots and pans, microwave, silverware, cooking utensils, etc. eating area adjacent to breakfast bar includes table with four chairs. Master bedroom has a new queen size mattress with dresser. Second bedroom has a full size bed with dresser. Third bedroom has a bunk bed with dresser. Large shades deck with grill and outdoor furniture. House has knotty pine interior with a real country mountain feeling. Air conditioning available. Wi-Fi available.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Northville

Located in Northville, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Grandview Mini Golf and Galway Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Adirondack Animal Land and Wildlife Sports and Education Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Northville, NY

What's nearby

  • Great Sacandaga Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Birchwood Place - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Million Dollar Beach - 57 min drive - 71.6 km
  • Six Flags Great Escape - 60 min drive - 75.8 km
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 65 min drive - 77.6 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Station - 42 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sport Island Pub & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lanzi's On The Lake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shelby's Four Corners Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪South Shore Dive - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchenette - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Knotty Pine Cottage w/lake access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Knotty Pine Cottage w/lake access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Knotty Pine Cottage w/lake access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Knotty Pine Cottage w/lake access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Knotty Pine Cottage w/lake access located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Great Sacandaga Lake and Sacandaga River. Grandview Mini Golf is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

james L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Great camp

Great camp and area. House was clean and was an easy short walk to the beautiful GSL!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Our summer stay

We really enjoyed our stay at the knotty pine cottage. The cottage was very cozy. The location was so convenient to town. The lake was so close and walkable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Great

Beautiful location with a great beach nearby. The house was very clean and we had good/fast communication with the owner. Hope to stay here again, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

Beautiful cabin!

We had a great stay in this cabin! Not only was it beautiful, but there was plenty to do. It was also very clean and well kept. Michelle is a wonderful host and made check in very easy. I hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eliza S.

Comfortable & affordable summer rental!

I was very pleased with my stay at this cottage! All descriptions and pictures accurately showed what the house is like -- very comfortable and in a great location. My 2 children and I really loved the beach access in the secluded cove. All the neighbors are very friendly to renters, we had a great vacation. Would definitely recommend this spot!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
I'm happy you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Good location

Good location and nice to have some beach access. Plentiful clean towels and linens. Bathroom/shower is very small. Would stay here again if price was right.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james s.

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

Peaceful and quiet

Clean house, large deck overlooking large meadow with some tall beautiful trees, deer, rabbits, squirrels, turkeys, chipmunksWarm lake water, shallow sandy beach a short walk. Northville is 10 minutes away for drug store. Supermarket, restaurants and ice cream
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Cozy cottage

This house is cozy and comfortable. All our needs were met while we visited the area for a family weekend get together. The porch is enclosed but large and comfortable. We also enjoyed the open deck for coffee in the morning. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. We hope to return next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Hope to have you back next summer. Thank you for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thang D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lot of fun on my trip to the Adirondacks with my friends. The place is amazing with the comfy and entertaining sun room. The kitchen was well equipped except that the dish washer wasn’t working. The neighborhood is quiet with a short walk to the lake. The heating system doesn’t work very well outside of the main bedroom and the bedrooms layouts is quite inconvenient. But overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PENNY K.

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

Adventure

Loved the lake,swim,kayak,went to saratoga state park drank from the springs,rodeo in lake luzerne, sweet northville downtown! Relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

So much fun

The beach was great. The community was perfect. We loved the cabin. My 3 year old called it the grandma house because it felt like being at grandma's house. I spent summers at the lake as a kid and this home away from home gave me the opportunity to share with my kids the great times I miss so much. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen R.

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

Nice location on Great Sacandaga Lake

Pros: Great location ( close to Northville) easy access to beach but you need to have your own kayak or paddle board - not much room to do anything other than launch out or sit and have a snack friendly, quiet community, House was clean Cons: kitchen and bath need updating No wifi or dishwasher ( out of order) Sunroom was clean but had an odor making it unpleasant to sit in.
Archival

4/10 Poor

jeanne g.

Had I known about the lake access ahead of time I might not have rented home

Did not like to have to walk thru all three bedrooms, bathroom very small. Did not like lake access, it was very confusing. Not a lot of room at lake. Neighbor parked his truck and atv right in front of where our chairs were. Lake area was disappointing. House was clean. Took a while for owner to respond back to me about the beach area and how far away the stores where located. Northville was a cute little town with a lot of antiques.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Sorry to hear your stay wasn't what you expected. I apologize that the neighbor didn't respect the beach, he has since sold the house and I don't expect that to be a problem in the future. The lake tends to become very crowded in early July and with the water levels much higher this season I can see that you didn't get the normal beach experience. I hope it doesn't turn you away from the lake over all cause it's such a wonderful place to vacation. Thank you for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

A peaceful getaway!

This is definitely a favorite! Very peaceful and has all the comfort items you are looking for in a getaway. Furniture was clean and comfortable. We stayed here as we visited family in nearby towns and it fit the need to have family over for dinner as well as a hideaway after spending time with family :) Looking forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Second time was even better!

Our second time renting for a week and it was even better than last year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Friends Reunion

My daughter & I met up with friends for a summer weekend. Was perfect for the five of us! House very clean, deck is beautiful, (bring charcoal), enclosed porch/TV/game room perfect for teens, window a/c’s in most of the rooms, plenty of beach towels and bath towels available, bunk bedrooms is first in line of rooms, then the queen and then the king room. Connecting bedrooms wasn’t an issue for us b/c we were mostly at the beach and then so tired from sun/swimming at night that we all crashed at the same time. Kitchen had dishes, pots/pans, big pot for corn, most kitchen utensils & some pantry staples. There is a dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven & Mr. Coffee maker in the kitchen. Beach is an easy walk from the house on neighborhood road. Neighbors are lovely, beach was plenty big for us and had a great swimming area!! We would absolutely stay again!!! Thank you, Melissa & Christine!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance B.

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

cute little cabin

Much more than I was anticipating! I reserved this cabin months before my vacation, and the online description has been updated since I originally booked it. Very comfortable and cozy! A lucky find!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Lovely space on land and down my the water.

This stay was perfect for our family: a short walk to beach access, a big yard to play, plenty of room inside, and many aspects of our stay taken care of for us (towels, sheets, etc,). It was a wonderful way to end the summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Great cozy place

My wife and 2 kids loved staying here. The place was clean and very cozy. We had great weather so having access to the lake was key. Very friendly neighborhood. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd r.

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

Clean and comfortable

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

My father enjoyed his stay and will definitely stay again!

The process was easy and the property was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Loved It

Not only was the place lovely but the welcoming was a pleasure. The beach was just a walk Beautiful away. Neighborhood was nice and peaceful. Would do this trip again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Northville cottage

The two big rooms was awkward because they are connected. The place was very spacious and accompanied all our needs. There is actually no Wi-Fi but the direct tv and dvd player did suffice. The deck was perfect for card games and the lake access was confusing at first but was good just wish I bought tubes to float out on before all the stores were sold out
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

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

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Everything was very nice. However, there is no WiFi. Also, we were unable to access the Direct TV as there were no instructions as to how to configure the system between the DVD player vs. TV.

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Joss

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I grew up coming to the lake with my family for the summers and eventually was fortunate enough to get my own place. My grandparents were the first in my family to discover the lake and my mother and aunts have all kept the tradition of summers on the Sacandaga going for their families. I would like to do the same for my family.

Why they chose this property

It's peaceful, pretty and cozy. Neat clean and self contained. Private setting with lovely trees and lawn with seasonal views of the lake. Off the beaten path on a dirt road with not a lot of traffic except for other residents. Safe for children. Easy access to town and stores. Bring a canoe, kayak or paddle board and spend the day exploring the nearby Kenyon islands. Motor boats welcome easy access to state boat launch. Bike riding, walking or running. You name it you pretty much have it here.

What makes this property unique

Sandy beach with beautiful views of the mountains and the sunsets. Facing west so you have all day sun. Summer days are endless here off of Seven Hills Road. This is truly a beautiful place.

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