Plan your next getaway to the Adirondacks with a visit to the lovely Après Chalet in Jay, NY to stay in a comfortable, spacious home within a private setting just 10.2 miles away from Whiteface Mountain and only a short drive away from the Olympic Village of Lake Placid.
This desirable vacation rental that sleeps 7, offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an inviting open floor plan for the main level that includes the living room with cozy gas woodstove, dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, breakfast bar with stools, and opens onto the deck. The lower level features a spacious family room complete with air hockey, board games, a record player with records, a DVD player with DVDs, and a large TV perched in front of a comfy sectional sofa, perfect for game nights or movie nights at home with space for everyone! There is also a desk with a chair in the family room for those seeking a "work vacation" in a great location to ideally fit in both work and play!
Enjoy the outdoors by bringing along some yard games, kick back on the lower covered patio, or the upper deck with grill and outdoor furniture. Grill your meals and dine outdoors or just relax and wind down after busy days, while reminiscing about your adventures.
There is so much to explore and see in the surrounding areas including all kinds of sporting opportunities and natural attractions in a majestic setting. Cross the historic covered bridge to dip your toes in the Jay Falls, bring along your poles to fish in the nearby Ausable River, your hiking boots to take advantage of endless hiking trails and your bicycles to pedal along the Ironman course or mountain bike trails. Whether you decide to explore, spend a day on the slopes of Whiteface to ski in the winter visit in the summer months, or take the short drive to Lake Placid to visit the Olympic venues, there is sure to be something to thrill everyone in your group during all 4 seasons!
Pets Permitted: Up to 2 well-trained dogs are permitted with prior approval. Guest is required to clean up all dog waste. Dogs are not permitted on furniture and must be crated when left alone. Dogs are the only pets considered. A $100 Pet fee per pet per stay is required.
AC Window Unit in Living room during the summer
Propane fire pit
What Awaits You:
Jay Village Green presents a great spot to relax in this lovely park where there is a bandstand for free summer concerts, water fountain, benches and a picnic area or visit the nearby Jay Covered Bridge, Douglas Memorial Park and the Children’s park/playground.
5.7 Miles Away
Jay Covered Bridge is a historic 160’ long covered bridge built in 1857 and restored in 2006 that crosses over the Ausable River and is notably the last historic bridge in the Adirondacks.
6.6 Miles Away
Douglas Memorial Park is at the southern end of the Jay Covered Bridge with a children’s park and playground just a short distance away.
6.6 Miles Away
Jay Falls offers gorgeous scenic views. Dip your toes in these refreshing falls just upstream from the Jay Covered Bridge
6.36 Miles Away
Jay Mountain is part of Jay Mountain Wilderness Area with a designated trail most people visit to go hiking or hunting/trapping.
10.7 Miles Away
Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown features several exhibits including renowned Artist/Designer/Builder/Toymaker Arto Monaco and his former Jay Landmark of the Land of Make Believe, historic and contemporary Essex County Artists, hiking in the High Peaks and much more!
27.7 Miles Away
North Pole Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington invites visitors to a theme park that is set up as a Santa’s Storybook Village and geared towards children and the young at heart. Lots for families to see and do in this wondrous setting!
10.3 Miles Away
Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington beckons visitors to glide down over 3 peaks with 25 miles of trails available for varied experience levels for skiing and snowboarding in the winter along with summer gondola rides, disc golf, nature hiking and Oktoberfest festivals in the fall.
10.2 Miles Away
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation in Wilmington is comprised of 50 acres of a “Wild Kingdom” that includes a 1 mile guided interpretive trail and features several species of rescued wildlife.
9.4 Miles Away
High Falls Gorge in Wilmington is a 22 Acre nature park with bridges walkways and groomed trails that showcase 4 separate waterfalls and breathtaking views of Adirondack splendor!
13.2 Miles Away
Putt N Play Mini Golf in Wilmington awaits challengers with an 18 hole miniature golf course that offers seasonal fun for all ages!
9.0 Miles Away
Lake Placid Main Street with shopping galore, varied dining options, breweries, theater, Mids park with year round events, Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks, skating and public beach with playground, tennis courts and toboggan run
21.3 Miles Away
Mirror Lake in Lake Placid is the center of the Lake Placid community with year round activity. Public beach , kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding in the summer becomes a winter hub of activity when the lake ices over. Take a thrilling ride down the toboggan chute, skate around the 2 mile cleared track on waters edge or play a rowdy game of ice hockey!
21 Miles Away
Lake Placid Lake presents visitors with opportunity to launch from the public boat launch and cruise across pristine waters, enjoy water skiing/tubing fun or take a guided boat tour to learn the history of the waters and properties that surround the lake.
21.1 Miles Away
Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks including the world famous Herb Brooks Rink that hosted the Miracle on Ice Game in 1980 and the outdoor speed skating oval
21.3 Miles Away
John Brown Farm is a historic site with museum and memorial grounds featuring period reenactments, picnic area and access to trails for hiking cross country skiing or snowshoeing.
22.7 Miles Away
Ski Jump Complex presents opportunity to watch ski jumpers fly, flip and spiral through the air after vaulting off the ski jumps, take a ride on the 8 passenger gondola, experience the thrill of zip lines next to the 100 meter ski jump or take a glass elevator to the sky deck to gaze on amazing panoramic views!
21.9 Miles Away
Mount Van Hoevenberg allows the adventurous members of your group to experience the thrill of the longest Cliffside Coaster in North America, cruise down the Bobsled run on a guided ½ mile track of up to 50 mph, bike, run, hike or watch exciting events.
25.6 Miles Away
Horse Show Grounds is an excellent opportunity to watch 2 separate horse jumping competitions that take place at the end June and beginning of July.
22.3 Miles Away
Experience Outdoors Guided Zip Line Tours where guides will lead you through zip line tours with varied height levels, Adventure Park activities, 3D Archery or Mountaintop Yoga.
25.3 Miles Away
Jay and the surrounding areas feature several lakes, fishing, golfing, hunting, biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and so many more varied sporting or entertainment opportunities for visitors.
Visitors will enjoy unlimited, multi-use and free year round access to the Rail Trail, which consists of a 34 mile corridor between Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake with the choice of several access points. Hikers, bikers, snowmobilers and cross country skiers experience breathtaking and up close views of nature and many waterways, while also experiencing the charm and amenities of these interconnected communities along the way!
