Unique lakefront historic home located on Eagle Lake in the town of Ticonderoga with four-seasons of outdoor activities. The Main Lodge at the Great Camp on Eagle Lake offers so much more than the typical lakefront home:
- A sandy beach located on a quiet lake cove with boathouse and Adirondack chairs for lounging.
- Kayaks, canoe, four-person paddle boat and rowboat are provided for exploring the lake and fishing. Life vests in a variety of sizes provided in the boat house.
- A 1,000 sq. ft. lake views Great Room with a large U-shaped lounging sofa that seats 10, a large dining table that seats 10, game corner with chess set and large original fireplace.
- Family Den with lake views, fireplace, large flat screen TV, plush leather couch, small dining table, full bathroom and direct accesses the lake area/grounds.
- Outdoor gas grilling and dining area that seats 10-12 under hundreds-year-old pine & birch trees with lake views.
- Wrap-around enclosed porch with views of the lake, floor to ceiling library, sitting areas for reading or board games, dart board, additional direct access to the lake area/grounds.
- Fully equipped kitchen with large 6 burner gas stove, fridge, separate freezer and dish washer ideal for cooking for large groups or holiday meals.
- Lakeside Wood Fire Pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs and always stocked with complimentary wood for use.
- Gazebo screened in with views of the lake for playing cards, board games or just relaxing.
- Two-person hammock under hundred years old pines and lake views.
- Large parking area with plenty of room for multiple cars.
- Complimentary seasonal Welcome Gift with take-home memento from your visit.
- WiFi is available through-out the home.
Eagle Lake is known as one of the quieter lakes in the region with an abundance of wildlife, tranquil panoramic views and ample outdoor recreation activities by water or land. Eagle Lake features 410-acres of crystal-clear water formed on a plateau with an elevation of 951 feet and is 2.5 miles in length. The source of water that creates Eagle Lake includes an underground aquafer which is why it is known for its pristine waters. Loons, Deer, Brown Trout, American Eagles, Largemouth Bass, Otters, Osprey, Green Frogs, Racoons, Beavers, Moose and more are some of the wildlife that you'll see when visiting.
In addition to all of the recreational activities just steps outside the home, the area offers endless hiking trails, historic landmarks including the famous Fort Ticonderoga located only 10 miles from the home, the Star Trek Museum located 8 miles from the home, downtown Schroon Lake located 12 miles from the home and a variety of farm stands and apple orchards selling locally grown produce.
MORE ABOUT US:
Originally, the home was built during the Gilded Age (early 1900’s) as a private Great Camp home to the Spaulding family. Eighty-five years later, our family purchased the property and did a complete renovation. We were able to keep many of the original features while modernizing much of it to today’s comforts. It’s a unique blend of old and new; keeping the character of being an Adirondack Gilded Age Great Camp while not sacrificing any of the modern conveniences of today.
WHAT IS AN ADIRONDACK GREAT CAMP?
Early 19th century architects created function from form, taking design cues from nature to establish one of the most recognizable architectural styles of the era – Adirondack Rustic. Expansive lodging compounds, referred to as Great Camps, were designed to blend into their natural surroundings, offering rustic yet luxurious retreats for the Gilded Age elite. Adirondack Great Camps were as synonymous with the Gilded Age as the names Vanderbilt and Rockefeller. Designed to blend into their natural surroundings, these sprawling compounds spanned the most coveted shorelines of the Adirondacks – as well as some of the most remote. The Great Camp on Eagle Lake is one of the homes in the Adirondacks to have this shared history.
SOME OF OUR HOME'S HISTORY
The Spaulding Family purchased the land at the beginning of the Gilded Age and built it section-by-section. At one time, the room we refer to as the "Great Room" was the entire structure. As our family did the renovations, we could see and date when each new section was built from the stud work and around window frames where period newspapers were used as insulation.
Due to the condition of the house and grounds in 1982 when it was purchased, some of the original features of the home were not salvageable. For example, the outside of the home was once all half pine logs which we had to replace because of water rot. However, on the enclosed porch, the interior walls still have the original pine log siding that once encompassed the whole home.
The boat house you see today is actually the second boat house built by the Spaulding's. The first one was destroyed during an early spring landslide off the mountain behind the home that pushed it onto the partially-still-frozen lake. Rather than remove the damaged one, the Spaulding family allowed it to sink to the bottom of the cove and built a new one in its place. When you snorkel in front of the current boat house, you can see some of the original boat house's remints including beams and stonework. One of the advantages of having the original boat house underwater is that it created an ideal habitat for many species of local fish, making the beach area a great fishing location.
Wherever possible, original features of the Spaulding's Great Adirondack Camp was kept during the renovations including the fireplaces, hard wood floors, French doors, built-in bookshelves, Gazebo, Boat House, and so much more. For 8 years following the purchase of the home in 1982, the whole family worked together to complete all the renovations. It was a labor of love then and continues to be some 38 years later as we have continued to improve and maintain the beauty of this Adirondack Great Camp.
If you are looking for a unique location for your Adirondack vacation, this location is ideal for making memories that will last a lifetime.
