10/10 Excellent
Kacie T.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Kacie T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Entire home
Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski!
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Caroga Lake, New York
- Wheelerville Bike Trails Access3 min drive
- Canada Lake4 min drive
- Point Breeze6 min drive
Room options
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Kitchen
Washer
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Free WiFi
The price is AU$422
AU$422
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
About the area
Caroga Lake
With a stay at this cottage in Caroga Lake, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Adirondack Park and a 3-minute drive from Wheelerville Bike Trails Access. .This cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Point Breeze and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Canada Lake.
What's nearby
- Wheelerville Bike Trails Access - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
- Canada Lake - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
- Kane Mountain Fire Tower - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
- Royal Mountain - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
- Point Breeze - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
- Amsterdam Station - 29 min drive
- Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
- Dick & Peg's Northward Inn - 6 min drive
- Vrooman S Hotel - 8 min walk
- Top Of The Hill Grill - 9 min drive
- Outlet - 2 min drive
- Rockwood Tavern - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski!
Enjoy the slower pace of lake life at this Caroga Lake vacation rental! This cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin with a loft features easy access to the lake for days filled with fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Explore the natural beauty of the Adirondacks from the trails in the Ferris Lake Wild Forest. In the evenings, warm up around the fire pit with campfire stories and s’mores. From here you're just a short drive from Royal Mountain Ski Area, snowmobiling, and top-tier cross-country skiing!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Free WiFi | 2 Smart TVs | Fire Pit w/ Seating | Gas Grill
Bedroom: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
CABIN FEATURES: Beach towels, deck, yard, private lake access, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Electric stove/oven, refrigerator, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, Keurig, toaster, trash bags & paper towels
GENERAL: Electric heating, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, keyless entry
FAQ: 2 exterior stairs required for access, 1st-floor bedroom & bathroom, limited cell service, no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking (first-come, first-served)
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Caroga Lake (0.4 miles), Kane Mountain (3.9 miles), Canada Lake (4.7 miles), Peck Lake (5.4 miles), Willie Wildlife Marsh (7.8 miles), Shaker Mountain (10.8 miles), Ferris Lake Wild Forest (19.5 miles), Great Sacandaga Lake (22.9 miles), Mosher Marsh Preserve (26.9 miles), Wild Waters Outdoor Center Sacandaga Base (51.9)
WINTER FUN: Royal Mountain Ski Area (4.8 miles), Lapland Lake Cross-Country Ski Center (14.0 miles), West Mountain (54.9 miles), Gore Mountain (59.0 miles), snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing
ATTRACTIONS: Sherman's Amusement Park (0.3 miles), Caroga Historical Association Museum (0.8 miles), Fulton County Museum (10.1 miles), Johnson Hall State Historic Site (12.1 miles), The Knox Mansion (13.4 miles), Adirondack Animal Land (16.8 miles), The Fort Plain Museum & Historical Park (20.7 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Saratoga Springs (40.9 miles), Albany (59.0 miles), Syracuse (98.4 miles)
AIRPORT: Albany International Airport (54.2 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does have cell phone service, but it may be spotty since the property is located in a rural area. Please check with your provider to confirm your service quality
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
-- THE PROPERTY --
Free WiFi | 2 Smart TVs | Fire Pit w/ Seating | Gas Grill
Bedroom: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
CABIN FEATURES: Beach towels, deck, yard, private lake access, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Electric stove/oven, refrigerator, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, Keurig, toaster, trash bags & paper towels
GENERAL: Electric heating, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, keyless entry
FAQ: 2 exterior stairs required for access, 1st-floor bedroom & bathroom, limited cell service, no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking (first-come, first-served)
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Caroga Lake (0.4 miles), Kane Mountain (3.9 miles), Canada Lake (4.7 miles), Peck Lake (5.4 miles), Willie Wildlife Marsh (7.8 miles), Shaker Mountain (10.8 miles), Ferris Lake Wild Forest (19.5 miles), Great Sacandaga Lake (22.9 miles), Mosher Marsh Preserve (26.9 miles), Wild Waters Outdoor Center Sacandaga Base (51.9)
WINTER FUN: Royal Mountain Ski Area (4.8 miles), Lapland Lake Cross-Country Ski Center (14.0 miles), West Mountain (54.9 miles), Gore Mountain (59.0 miles), snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing
ATTRACTIONS: Sherman's Amusement Park (0.3 miles), Caroga Historical Association Museum (0.8 miles), Fulton County Museum (10.1 miles), Johnson Hall State Historic Site (12.1 miles), The Knox Mansion (13.4 miles), Adirondack Animal Land (16.8 miles), The Fort Plain Museum & Historical Park (20.7 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Saratoga Springs (40.9 miles), Albany (59.0 miles), Syracuse (98.4 miles)
AIRPORT: Albany International Airport (54.2 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does have cell phone service, but it may be spotty since the property is located in a rural area. Please check with your provider to confirm your service quality
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Evolve
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
- Near the beach
Internet
- Internet access
Parking and transport
- On-site parking
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Toaster
- Coffee/tea maker
Bedrooms
- 1 bedroom
- Bed sheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite service
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Firepit
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Things to do
- Hunting nearby
- Marina nearby
- Power boating nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
General
- Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
472361
Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski! Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Danielle S.
23 July 2023
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
Danielle S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Tom A.
10 Oct 2022
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.
Tom A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022