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Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski!

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A rustic cabin with a porch, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A lakeside property with a sandy beach, a large white building with a porch, and a forested hill in the background.
A cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned sofa, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a patterned sofa, a plaid armchair, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden wall, a checkered armchair, a patterned sofa, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Caroga Lake, NY
  • Place, Wheelerville Bike Trails Access
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Canada Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Breeze
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Caroga Lake

Located in Caroga Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Fort Johnstown and Johnson Hall State Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal Mountain and Grandview Mini Golf. Adirondack Animal Land and Wildlife Sports and Education Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Caroga Lake, NY

What's nearby

  • Wheelerville Bike Trails Access - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Canada Lake - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Point Breeze - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Royal Mountain - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Pleasant Lake - 10 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dick & Peg's Northward Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nick Stone Inn & Steak & Seafood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vroomans - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Timberlane Blueberry Farm - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maple Tree Knoll - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski!?

As of 25 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski! on 16 May, 2027 start from S$624, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Canada Lake, Wheelerville Bike Trails Access and Point Breeze. Kane Mountain Fire Tower and Royal Mountain are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean, well stocked with needed items. Nicely decorated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin wasn’t as clean as I would have liked it to be. There was mud and dirt on the futon and the floors and the vacuum that was there did not work well. Also the shower didn’t drain well because the pitch of the floor slanted the wrong way so you stood in water the whole time while showering. But other than that it was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
the cabin is very nice we had a nice stay,my I suggest if possible changing the bathroom door or at least a hook and eye for privacy, also some dark bedrooms curtains the neighbor across the highway has a out side light that shines into the bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So cute! Only a few blocks away from the lake. The Dollar General is 30 seconds walk. While yes there is a fire dept the tones aren't bad at all. The fire pit is awesome, but bring your bug spray!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

I had a last minute family emergency and needed a place to stay, quick! This Caroga Lake location was available and it worked out wonderfully. The location was great and the size was perfect. Communication with the host was wonderful. I accidentally locked myself out (whoops 😂) and the issue was resolved within a reasonable time. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Adorable cabin. Very quaint. Cleanliness could have been a little better. (Cobwebs everywhere). The bathroom door needs to be replaced and the light for the porch did not work (kind of dangerous for the porch steps at night) other than that had a wonderful time. Thank you! Danielle
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good times at the Rustic Cottage

We couldn’t have been happier. The cottage was beautiful inside and out was rustic like it said inside was nicely decorated. It was centrally located to the marina. Enter the general store and gas station. The surrounding neighbors were very pleasant, and I’m looking to go back there again in July, I can’t say enough about the place. I was very happy and for the price you couldn’t beat that. And the owner couldn’t have been any nicer to try to accommodate me. Sincerely, Michael Mcbride.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Wouldn’t go back

Issues:The loft was unusable due to the incredibly steep stairs and hot temp up there. The property is right on a main road with a fire station across the street so very noisy. The outdoor space was not well kept, grass not mowed, junk yard next door, and the neighbors house is just feet from the fire pit.What we liked:The main floor was comfortable and had AC. It is walking distance to the public beach and very close to a store and restaurant. Comfortable mattress in bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Unclean

The whole place needs a really good cleaning. The odor of greasy cooking was everywhere through and through-- in the kitchen and living room and the bedroom was not much better. All of the hard surfaces even the headpost on the bed was greasy to the touch. Then to mask the odor a chemical fragrance was used which felt like poison to me. Awful experience. I couldn't wait to leave.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice people but the property needs updates

First, the welcome basket and smores supplies were great; our granddaughter loved that. However, the property itself was noticeably run down. We rent properties in the Adirondacks several times every year, And this was one of the most rundown properties we have stayed at in several years. The bark trim around the doorways and windows was a problem - if you bumped or tapped it all the wood dust came falling out. And there was no vacuum to clean it up. The kitchen table looked handmade and was so old that even after cleaning it, it was still sticky. The dishes in the cupboards had to be washed before they could be used. The cupboards were dirty and there were cobwebs everywhere. For the cleaning fee that was charged, we definitely would expect more attention to detail there. The wood pellet grill on the back deck had no instructions so we had no idea how to work it. I downloaded the user manual and the app and we still weren’t able to grill steaks on it because it never achieved a high enough heat. The online reviews for that particular grill were terrible by the way. Overall, I would say that this property is extremely rundown and needs a lot of updates. Sorry, I have to be honest here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2022
Tom, thank you for staying with us. We are sorry you didn't enjoy your stay. - We apologize for the lack of cleanliness. We have the home professionally cleaned in between each guest's stay. We wish you had reached out to the Guest Contact during your stay if there were any issues you needed to be addressed. We would have done everything we could to resolve them immediately so that you could enjoy the home. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. - We're sorry you had a difficult time operating the grill. It is brand new and was purchased in late July. It has worked fine for other guests who have used it and me. We wish you had reached out as we would have been happy to help you. Thank you again for providing such valuable feedback. It is greatly appreciated as it allows us to tackle these issues before our next booking.
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