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Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake

Cabin in Saranac Lake with fireplace

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Dining
Bear Living Room with full size sleeper sofa, smart TV and gas fireplace.
Kitchen includes Keurig and drip coffee machines and dishwasher
Queen Bedroom 1 with full closet
Queen Bedroom 2 with full closet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Saranac Lake, NY
  • Place, Adirondack Health
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Flower
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake

Bear cabin is directly on Lake Colby with its own fire pit, charcoal grill, and picnic table outside. Bear is one of 4 cabins on the same property. Each cabin is distinct and private, but shares our private beach and water crafts. Each cabins is about 25 feet from the next, with trees separating them. The cabins have all of the amenities of home, decorated in the rustic Adirondack decor. Lake Colby is known for it's excellent fishing. Enjoy our private "beach", dock, and 9 watercraft.

Bear cabin has 2 Queen bedrooms a full bathroom, as well as a Queen sleeper sofa in the living room. This cabin can accommodate 4 adults and 2 children maximum.

Bear's fully stocked kitchen includes spices, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, a crock pot, microwave, tea pot, toaster, blender, gas stove, an ice maker in the freezer, and a dishwasher, as well drip and Keurig coffee machines. The dining area seats 6. Fresh towels and linens are provided, as well as bath and beach (in season) towels.

Bear cabin is heated by a gas fireplace and also has ductless air conditioning and heat. The cabin has a smart TV and all of the comforts and amenities of home provided in Adirondack decor.

This cabin is a 2-minute walk to the public beach and a 1-minute drive to the public boat launch.
It's a 4-minute drive to downtown Saranac Lake
Or a 2-minute drive to Mt. Pisgah.
Whiteface is a 45-minute drive.
Titus mountain is a 45 minute drive.

During boating season, guests can enjoy our private beach and dock and use any of our 9 boats: 2 row boats, 3 canoes, 3 full size kayaks and a child size kayak. Lake Colby is known for it's excellent fishing of rainbow and brown trout, salmon, largemouth and smallmouth bass. The DEC stocks Lake Colby! Maximum 10 hp motors can be used on this lake. Boating is available between May 1st and October 31st unless water temperatures are unsafe.

Lake Colby is part of the greater Saranac Lake Community, which offers many tourist attractions, including hiking, snow skiing, zip lines, golf, and amazing food. Saranac Lake is surrounded by some of the most scenic hiking trails on the East Coast.

The Village of Saranac Lake boasts wonderful restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops. Colby Cabins are a 2 minute drive from Mt. Pisgah, a small family mountain offering downhill skiing, tubing and snow boarding on lit trails. Saranac Lake is surrounded by some of the most scenic hiking trails on the East Coast.

Let us know if you would like to book one, two, three, or four cabins. The individual cabins are not available for booking during the summer season; rather we book all 4 cabins together (see separate listing) with check-in/-out only on Saturdays.

We welcome dogs less than 80 lbs. We have a pet fee of $100. Pets must be cleaned up after returning from outside and crated if left alone in the cabin.

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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

About the area

Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake is home to this cabin. Adirondack Artists Guild and The Waterhole are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center and Mount Pisgah Ski Area. Adirondack Carousel and Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station are also worth visiting.
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Saranac Lake, NY

What's nearby

  • Adirondack Health - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Adirondack Carousel - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Flower - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mount Pisgah Ski Area - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A-1 Buffet & Sushi - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nori's, Good Food Naturally - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bitters & Bones - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake located?

Situated in Saranac Lake, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Adirondack Health, Adirondack Carousel and Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station. Saranac Laboratory Museum and The Waterhole are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ninabee07

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay. The views are incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the cabin and good communication with the host.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at bear cabin .The cabin had a nice cozy feel and we loved all the bear touches !The view from the house was beautiful! We enjoyed taking the row boat out and took in the scenery. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

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

Quick weekend away

Wonderful stay at this cozy cabin located on Lake Colby, had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Cozy cabin on the lake

We enjoyed our stay at Bear cabin. The hosts are very responsive and the cabin is warm and cozy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren H.

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

Great place to stay

Everything and more than you could want in a rental!!

10/10 Excellent

RELVI M.

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

Great stay

We spent NYE at the Bear cabin. Great property, pleasant owner and we had a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend getaway

Beautiful cabin that was perfect for our family while getting away for the weekend. Check in was simple and the home was very clean. The view of lake Colby in the morning we’re the kids favorite part.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

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

Wknd getaway

Great place!! Peaceful and close to everything in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Beautiful Cabin

We enjoyed our time in the Adirondacksand the cabin helped to make it special.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

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

perfect getaway

We really enjoyed our visit to this cabin! It was very clean and had everything we needed. The view of the lake was beautiful and the location was very close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Morgane l.

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

Loved the bear lodge!

We absolutely loved our stay at the bear lodge, it was very cozy, with amazing views and close to town or lake placid for daytime activities! We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Great Bear Cabin!

We loved the Bear Cabin and the extensive bear theming that made it feel special. Great location within longer walking distance to the town. Was easy to get the available boats on the water and great lake views!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Great place to stay in the ADK!

My wife and I really enjoyed the location. We stayed at the “Bear” cabin and this was perfect for our weekend of leaf peeping and mountain hiking. Availability of canoes, kayaks, and row boats is a great bonus. We would definitely stay at the property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Fall season cabin

Great property and people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

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

We were so impressed with the cleanliness and of the cabin itself.

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer m.

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

Wonderful

Great stay! Very clean

10/10 Excellent

Isuru W.

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

Great location

We had a great time here. Very nice location right on the lake. Cabin was clean and had all the things we needed including a nice kitchen, clean bathroom, comfortable bedrooms, fireplace. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Beautiful Lake Cabin

My daughter and I had a great stay at Bear Cabin. We relaxed by the lake, took some great hikes and ate some amazing food at the local restaurants. The owner were very responsive to all our questions and needs - much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

kristen H.

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

Bear cabin

This cabin was absolutely beautiful! So clean, quiet and the location was perfect!. We really enjoyed the lake as well. Great views and the sunsets were amazing!! All around our stay was so relaxing which is what we all needed! We definitely will come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

A great relaxing getaway!

2nd year we've stayed... a clean and lovely cabin. All that you need is provided. Close to a ton of things to do and anything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Bear Cabin

Our stay at Bear Cabin was great. It was cozy and clean. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed and the location was close to the town of Saranac Lake as well as Lake Placid area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

William T.

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

Great stay and Cozy and very Clean Cabin

Beautiful and cozy cabin directly on Lake Colby. Owners were very easy to work with and very responsive. As an owner of property that is also listed on VRBO ourselves, it was an easy 5 star review.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tuck V.

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

Nice getaway

Very comfortable, cozy cabin. Nicely decorated and furnished. Loons were plentiful as were the osprey.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Scott C.

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

Colby cabins

We stayed in the bear cabin. So cute and charming. Situated right on Lake Colby, literally steps from the water. We enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time.

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