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Private Cottage with Waterfront

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A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, large windows offering a view of a forest, and comfortable seating including a sofa and chairs.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a television, and a sofa.
A picnic table in a wooded area with a wooden cabin in the background.
A wooden cabin with large windows and a green roof, surrounded by trees.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Lake Clear, NY
  • Place, Saint Regis Canoe Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Saranac Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Private Cottage with Waterfront

We invite you to stay in our newly remodeled camp with a huge new screened in room. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers the best of all Adirondack worlds: a great mix of evergreen and hardwoods, ultimate privacy on nine acres of land, 972 feet of waterfront on Lake Clear Outlet giving you access to Lake Clear and Mill Pond.

It is a short drive to The Wild Center and Paul Smith’s interpretive center. It is just a quick 10 miles to Saranac Lake, 5 miles to upper Saranac Lake, and 20 to the Olympic Village of Lake Placid.

Two canoes and two Kayaks are provided for you to enjoy the St. Regis Canoe area and the many connecting ponds and lakes. There is outstanding bass and pike fishing on our waterfront, Mill Pond, and Lake Clear, and the High Peaks trails are close by. It’s just a short paddle, motor (20hp max) boat ride, or a beautiful easy hike to an awesome private, sandy beach on NYS land! Enjoy the shops and restaurants in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid or get away from everything at our camp near the end of a private road.

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Life jackets, games, boats
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Events

No events allowed
Visitors are OK
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Pets

No 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
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Leave beds used unmade.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3915770
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
Note from host: Visitors are OK
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Lake Clear

Located in Lake Clear, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Saint Regis Canoe Area and Floodwood Mountain Trailhead, while Adirondack Artists Guild and Pendragon Theatre are cultural highlights. Consider Waterhole Music Lounge for a night out or Adirondack Carousel if you're travelling with kids. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Lake Clear, NY

What's nearby

  • Little Clear Pond - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Saint Regis Canoe Area - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Upper Saranac Lake - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Hoel Pond - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bobcat Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Joan Weill Student Center - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lake Clear Lodge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Fox Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage with Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Cottage with Waterfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage with Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage with Waterfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage with Waterfront located?

This family-friendly Lake Clear cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Saint Regis Canoe Area and Little Clear Pond. Upper Saranac Lake is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great house!

great place and the water and access to kayaks, SUP, canoe made it absolute paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tristine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin, the screened in porch was a cozy family spot! The kitchen had everything needed to fix a great meal. Convenient location to Saranac.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Private and peaceful

We loved the privacy! It was the most stocked ( spices, etc) vrbo we have stayed at
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and well stocked. You can tell they take pride in the house and property. Plenty of room for groups of several people. Screened in porch is very spacious compared to other properties in the area we've stayed at. Access to the water was easy and canoes and kayaks were available for use. Location is only a few minutes from town, many lakes, ponds, and hikes. Host was very nice and prompt answering any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2025
Thank you for writing a review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Our family loves the Adirondacks and have many cherished family memories from our years of camping and now staying in our camp. We are glad that you could also build good memories. Please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

August visit to Lake Clear

This is a terrific property in my family's favorite part of the Adirondacks. This was our second time staying in the house, and we enjoyed it every bit as much this year as we did last year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia N.

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

Summer “Camp Grandma”

Beautiful spot on Lake Clear Outlet. The 20 month old loved the child’s rocker & the older kids participated in kayak races. We all had a lovely time.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2024
I'm glad had a good time. Please come again. JoAnne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

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

Beautiful Property

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely, well-maintained camp. The house has everything we needed for our stay and is beautifully decorated. The setting is private and peaceful.The outlet is calm and ideal for paddling and fishing. We loved relaxing on the large, enclosed porch and having campfires at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Great Home Base for Exploring the Area or Just Relaxing

This home is in a great location for exploring the Saranac lakes and high peaks areas. The home is very comfortable and very well equipped for a relaxing family vacation. Having canoes and kayaks available is especially nice. We enjoy the easy access to either Lake Clear or the Mill Pond. We have now stayed here three different times. Hopefully that speaks for itself -- we really like this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
Thank you for writing a review. I hope you will continue spending time at Camp JOAL. It is our hope that other families will build lasting memories and strengthened relationships as we have in the Adirondacks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laura r.

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

Perfect house for canoeing

The house was just what we wanted. It was well equipped, cozy, wooded, private and with canoe access. We loved spending time outdoors grilling and at the fire pit. Beds were comfortable even the one in the screened in porch. We would love to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Please do return.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teri B.

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

Great family retreat

Wow! This was the perfect spot for our family to reconnect. The spacious porch, large dinning table and lake access made this a "stay and play" location. The water was surprisingly warm for the area and made swimming everyday a treat. Thank you! We felt like we were on our own private Oasis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
I'm glad you had a good time. Thank you for writing a review. Please contact me to let me know what we could improve.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

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

Peaceful Stay

This was our second time staying at this property. We love the quiet location, the paddling and fishing on the outlet, and the beautiful house. Our family enjoyed the fire pit and the large screened porch. The house is very clean and well-stocked with anything you might need. The towns of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake are nearby and we went into both for dinner and to shop.We'll probably book again as we like it so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2024
Please do return. I love it when families can build memories in the Adirondacks as we have. When I can't sleep, I picture the quiet waters and trees off the dock and relax.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

E Hervey E.

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

Clear Lake 62 Norton Road

The home was spectacular and very well equipped for our group of four. We spend most of our time on the water and hanging out on the enormous screened in porch! Canoeing and kayaking are the best here, with access on a very shallow passage to Clear lake and back into the flowage by the house. It was enormously private and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023
Thank you. I hope you will come back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

Second time is a charm!

This is our second time staying at this property, this time for two weeks because we liked it so much last year! One of the things we love about the house is it is secluded but yet conveniently located to many hiking trails. The house is fully stocked and the screened in back porch is huge. We loved listening to the loons in the evening. Kayaking on the lake was so peaceful! A really special place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2022
Thank you Judy. I'm glad you enjoyed your time in our place. I hope to see you next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harm S.

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

Biking paddling hiking and enjoying

Great stay at camp JOAL. We used the canoes to paddle out to lake clear, where there's a nice swimming spot right at the entry of the lake. The bike trail to Saranac Lake and beyond to Lake Placid just opened, it's fantastic, you can hop on the trail right from the house and bike to Saranac Lake (for ice cream!). So bring your bikes! Great hikes in the vicinity, we did 3 mountains. We paddled the seven carries, shout-out to MAC Canoe Livery less than half mile from the house. What a great vacation place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
It sounds like you did two weeks of vacationing in a week. It sounds like fun. Thank you for writing a review. I hope you will return soon. JoAnne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

Peaceful Get Away

This was is an amazing property!! It’s so serene and peaceful; no neighbors nearby or across the lake. We took many kayak rides around the lake which provided beautiful mountain views. The house was immaculate when we arrived and fully stocked!! We spent most of our time in the beautiful, huge screened in porch reading and relaxing. Hiking at the VIK, Moose Pond, Black Pond and Baker Mountain was beautiful. We loved it here and have already booked two weeks for next year!! Thank you JoAnn for a lovely visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ted B.

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

Nice cabin

The owner made sure that the place was stocked with everything we needed. It's a located in a private and beautiful area near Lake Clear. Beside the terrible weather, my only complaint is with the absolutely terrible water pressure. Seriously, the worst pressure you can imagine for showers or rinsing off dishes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2022
I appreciate you reviewing our place. I also would like stronger water pressure. I will research ways to possibly improve the pressure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Beautiful camp!

Thank you to Camp JoAl for having us during our stay!! The camp was absolutely beautiful and well stocked with everything we needed. The furniture was so nice and the screened in porch was the perfect place to enjoy the evenings. The location is wonderful - a short kayak ride takes you to a small beach opening on Lake Clear. You are very close to Saranac Lake (which our family preferred over Lake Placid because of the better restaurant scene). But still extremely secluded and peaceful. The layout of the house is perfect and bedrooms are separated so no one felt on top of one another. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
I'm so glad you had a good time. We love Camp JOAL and are happy that you could also build valued memories there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

Wonderful

This is simply a wonderful place if you are looking to experience the Adirondacks. The house was wonderful for me, my wife and 2 young boys. The place is all updated and very clean. The porch is amazing and ideal for family meals and game nights. We fished everyday and caught something every time we went out (be ready for pike if fishing lures). The location is great for visits to Saranac Lake, Lake Placid and Tupper Lake. Lake Clear had a nice public beach that we canoed to one day (takes about an hour). Overall, I can’t say enough good things. Clearly, the cottage is designed for family fun and it did not disappoint. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your positive review. We are happy that your family had positive experiences in the Adirondacks as we have had. You are alway welcome back. JoAnne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

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

Beautiful Adirondack Getaway!

The cottage, lakes, and sports equipment were all exactly as pictured/described. We stayed one week and saw very few people on the water. My husband and son fished and caught northern pike, perch, and large mouth bass. We saw lots of turtles, including a monster snapping turtle, muskrat, deer, a family of wild turkeys, lots of hummingbirds, kingfisher, and loons. The scenery while on the water is gorgeous! The house has everything you need for cooking and lots of games and books. We found the WiFi to be very reliable, which was a surprise since the house feels so remote. We made a few trips to explore the area. We enjoyed the Fish Hatchery; Paul Smith's VIC; the Wild Center; and seeing a movie, having dinner at Well Dressed Food, and desert at Skyline Ice Cream in Tupper Lake. JoAnne's cottage is a great place to find peace on the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023
Thank you for reviewing our place. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Blissful Week with family in this Spacious Cabin

This was such a great cabin we could not think of much to improve on. In fact this might be the cabin we now compare others to! There was lots of space (so many beds to choose from and spread out), ultimate privacy from other camps, everything we could possibly need to cook, play and just enjoy time together. Hiked and explored by day, paddled (loved not having to rent small craft or bring our own) to the sand bar on Lake Clear and swam in the evening, fire pit memories (nicely seasoned wood), wonderful screen porch (can not say enough) best place ever to sleep, owner and caregivers took care of needs that arose due to unforeseen circumstances from weather without missing a beat. Beds were super comfortable, lots of box fans for warm days, ample parking was also a plus. Visited Lake Clear Beach, The Wild, Whiteface, Saranac Lake and several Mt and Lake/Pond Trails without spending alot of travel time to do it. Great Location! We would love to come back. This is a true gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Fantastic stay!

We could not have been more pleased with our stay. The house and backyard are simply beautiful. It was so nice and easy to be able to use the kayaks, canoes and paddleboard on the inlet and go out to the lake. We loved waking up and viewing the lake right outside the back. The house was really comfortable for us - a couple and our two daughters in their twenties. Joanne was perfectly lovely to communicate with and resolved whatever question we had both before and after arrival. There was so much varied hiking in the area and we had plenty to do even with many things not open during Covid. It was a perfect kind of vacation for this time period as we didn't have to interact with many people. We swam at the nearby beach and loved canoeing to another spot on the lake to take a dip. We even loved the day it poured all day and night during a hurricane as it was lovely to read all day in the large screened porch under blankets. The kids enjoyed the natural beauty and we played games every night at the dining room table. The kitchen was easy to use and well stocked so we ate in nearly every night. I'd love to come back and stay longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom Y.

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

Fabulous Lake House

We had a lovely visit at this beautiful lake house. The house is even better than the pictures. It is decorated tastefully in true Adirondack style and was lovely. We loved the very large screened-in porch and ate most of our meals out there as well as relaxed on the very comfy furniture. We never got around to having a fire but they had a very inviting fire pit space with plenty of chairs for a large group to sit around. Our favorite activity was kayaking and canoeing and fishing. We went out several times each day either to Mill Pond( smaller) or Lake Clear ( larger) both equally beautiful places to explore. We saw and heard loons on Lake Clear each time we visited! The coolest thing we did was to load up the canoe with happy hour drinks and snacks and chairs and went to a tiny beach that is just to the right as you enter Lake Clear from the outlet. There is a sand bar there so you have to go out into the lake a bit and go around to the other side of the beach and come back in so as not to beach the canoe on the sandbar. It was not warm enough to go swimming but would have been a fun place to wade and swim. There is also a swimming beach at the top of Lake Clear that you can get to from Rt 30. It was not marked as the sign must have fallen down but it is an NYS beach and is quite beautiful and large. A must-visit place if you like to hike is the Paul Smiths VIC land about 10 minutes away. The hiking trails are beautiful and well marked and the views are amazing. You can get a map in the Interpretive Center. We had the best vacation at Joal Camp and can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Thank you for the specific, positive review. You are always welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zach M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location with access to the lake and rail trail, great privacy but still not far from things to do. We especially loved the enormous screened porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

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

a spacious & gracious location for relaxation!

This was the site fir this year’s family reunion. Year 8! This location offered us privacy yet fabulous accessibility to all things Adirondack! With the outlet in our frontyard, we paddled in each direction each day. There was great fishing, daily heron sightings and trips to the State beach. Yes, we paddled a couple of times to the sandbar! Oh and 3 trips to Donnelly’s for their flavor of the day, yum! Weather cooperated (tho’ we were looking forward to rain & games on the amazing screened porch. Fabulous week, totally relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Lake Clear Outlet

Very comfortable house in a nice location. House was well stocked with everything we needed to enjoy a week of hiking and paddling.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by JoAnne Broadbent

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My husband and I live in Illinois and have traveled to the Adirondacks to spend a week with extended family for 40 years. Our children and their cousins have memories of canoe trips, High Peaks hikes, picking raspberries, and songs and skits around the campfire. They continue to come to gather from Texas, Utah, California, and Dubai. They now have their own families and want to continue making memories and strengthening relationships.

Why they chose this property

This property gives us waterfront to send off canoes and to play. It is on 9 acres, so we can sing and play without disturbing others. It has a comfortable place to sleep and a wonderful huge screened in porch for gathering.

What makes this property unique

This property is close to canoe routes and High Peaks hiking trails, near cultural activities and attractions, and a short drive from Saranac Lake and Lake Placid for shopping and restaurants. At the same time you are surrounded by forests and across the water from quiet state land.

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