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Lakeside Retreat- Family and Pet Friendly

Escape to your own private getaway on the lake's serene East side. Cozy up by one of three gas fireplaces or soak in the hot tub while taking in breathtaking lake views.

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Game room
Bar (on property)
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakeside Retreat- Family and Pet Friendly

This home is tastefully decorated with French Country decor with a modern twist. A fantastic year-round vacation home on three levels with many windows offering picturesque views and great access to the waterfront. This home features two living rooms and a dock that accommodates two boats. This home offers a peaceful environment on the East side of the lake, letting you enjoy your private getaway. For your comfort, we provide luxurious linens (including beach towels) and paper products.

On the main level, there is a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, queen bedroom, and bathroom. Located on the top level there are two master king bedrooms and a shared bathroom. On the bottom level, this home offers a laundry area with a washer and dryer and another full bathroom. Also, on the bottom level, there is a large living room with lake views and another sleeper sofa. The fourth bedroom features two twin over twin bunk beds. Cozy up next to one of three gas fireplaces, with one in the main living room, and two on the lake level floor. Located out on the deck you will find a BBQ for all your outdoor cooking needs, all while taking in the beautiful views of the lake. This home also features an oversized covered porch with patio seating. This home also features a hot tub!

Relax and unwind in the bar/game room. This detached building features a bar, dartboard, shuffleboard, arcade games, a large screen television, a lounge area, and a pool table. This is the perfect spot to spend time with family and friends and make the best memories!

You can rent kayaks and paddleboards to experience all the lake has to offer, just ask us how. This home is pet friendly, bring along your four-legged friend, for a small fee, dogs only. Must submit an up-to-date rabies vaccination card. Included is Paradox park, a private park only for Northern Living guests: swing set, playhouse, basketball court, horseshoes, geodome, and much more!

There are good hiking trails within two miles. This house is minutes away from Lake George Village, which offers outlet shopping, amusement parks, and cultural events. Saratoga is forty minutes away, and Albany Airport is one hour away. This house is close to all activities yet away from it all.

***This home is pet-friendly. Bring along your four-legged friend. An additional pet fee per dog will apply. You must submit an up-to-date rabies vaccination card, dogs only.

Once your booking is confirmed you will be required to sign a rental agreement. This will need to be completed to get your check-in instructions. On the day of arrival, the check-in instructions will be sent via email at check-in which is 4 pm. ***

Security Cameras are located on the exterior of the property and may record for security purposes.

Must be 25 years or older to book. 2 dogs max, must be 40lbs or less.

Property manager

Northern Living

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pet fee is per pet. Rabies vaccine required.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: This is a family friendly environment.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Fort Ann, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Hadlock - 1 min walk
  • Hadlock Pond - 1 min walk
  • Six Flags Great Escape - 19 min drive
  • Fort William Henry - 22 min drive
  • Million Dollar Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Whitehall Station - 26 min drive
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queensbury Truck and Pizza Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bean's Country Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sally's Hen House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Battle Hill Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Boar's Nest Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat- Family and Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat- Family and Pet Friendly ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat- Family and Pet Friendly ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat- Family and Pet Friendly located?

This family-friendly Fort Ann vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Adirondack Park, Lake Hadlock, and Hadlock Pond. Shelving Rock Falls and Glen Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Lakeside Retreat- Family and Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bret H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
Very nice place, clean, comfortable. The game room is very useful on rainy days. Only criticism is that one needs to survey all furniture,etc.for damage or you could be paying for damage you did not cause. We were ok with all the stairs but people with mobility issues would have a hard time with this.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holger B., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil lake house with great amenities
Wonderful stay between Christmas and New Year's for our 2 families and dog. Lots to do both indoors and outdoors. Hiked, played board games, watched movies, cooked and baked, walked on the frozen pond, enjoyed the hot tub and slept in comfy beds! Communication with property manager was easy and timely esp leading up to arrival. Property is clean and pictures accurately reflect the set up. For a party of 9 property size was just right, dining room plus kitchen seat that size party. Any additional visitors sleep on pull out couches and that makes home fairly crammed, esp in winter. Would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
Overall the house was very nice. Pictures made the spaces seem a little larger than they were, but overall we were pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerid B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Reunion
Loved the house and property! Exactly what we were looking for! Will 100% be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Lakeside Getaway with All the Perks
Lakeside Retreat was an excellent rental for a weekend getaway. We had 13 adult guests stay for a long weekend, and it never felt cramped. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were clean, and the kitchen was very well stocked. The real perk of this place is the lakefront access. The views are amazing and the deck and floating dock allowed for lots of lounging and games. We brought our own paddleboards, and it was an excellent, calm lake for paddleboarding around. In addition, the game room was a big hit! It was nice that it was in a detached garage, so some people could go to sleep and not be awoken by those choosing to stay up late in the game room. All around a fun weekend and I would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Nancy C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
So many stairs and septic odor.
The house itself is beautiful and very comfortable with ample room for a large family. The game room was fun for the kids to burn off some energy post dinner and pre breakfast- it is a nice additional feature that comes with the rental. During the stay there was an issue with the septic tank and a horrid odor that intensified after each shower, use of the plumbing. We were able to call the property manager who sent maintenance to add charcoal to the filter. The smell did subside but never truly went away and lingered. (An earlier review mentioned the same issue- the property managers were certainly aware of the problem.) The exterior of the property is all stairs- literally stairs to get from the driveway to the house and more stairs all of the way to the water. Most of the stairs in the back of the house facing the lake are not standard stairs. Some are deeper than others and waking down or up can be hazardous. If you have older family members I would not advise renting here. Additionally the deck is old and the nails are coming out of the wood- it was not great for kids running around bare footed. The exterior carpet on the deck is ripped as and the cushions for deck chairs were faded and dirty. The canopy above the top portion of the deck was loaded with cob webs which I know is common at the lake but at check in the patio should be clean- including the removal of cobwebs. The BBQ Grill was unusable and had not been cleaned prior to check-in. This was especially disappointing because we enjoy cooking out of doors at the lake. We were able to use the spa one time only because the septic smell was present when the water circulated- it seemed the odor was everywhere at times. Both fire pits were in poor shape- as were the chairs that surrounded both pits. No effort was made to clean the area- set the chairs, etc. The description for the property should include the extreme amount of stairs. The property manager should also make certain that the stairs are standard and safe- currently they are not. While the lakefront is very nice there is no sand beach entrance and the neighbors are very close. This was not of issue but when busy the waterfront to the right and left afforded very little privacy. Normally I would not have left such a detailed review but this property markets itself as a “luxury” rental. While there are a few nice touches the house is most definitely not a luxury rental. 3 of 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
It was so nice to have 5 out of six kids together with significant others and grandkids! Very comfy and family friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hadlock Pond does not deserve this price point
The property and home are very nice. The game room is separate from the main house and it is a unique space. I initially requested a house on Lake George for the weekend with the property manager but did not meet the minimum night stay requirement. I was subsequently up-sold on this location through a link that was provided by the property manager. Hadlock Pond is a very small body of water. I was able to kayak the entirety in 45 minutes. Throughout our stay the couple on the main floor complained of an odor, which was also present on the dock. It led us to believe there might be septic issues, which didn't inspire confidence in swimming. Lake George is in reasonable driving distance so we ultimately spent our afternoon there. If you are planning a trip because you want to spend time by a body of water, there are much better options at this price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
This was a great place for a little spring getaway. A lot of surrounding businesses weren’t in season yet but the house had a lot to offer. Perfect for family and friends - the teens had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen e., Franklin Square, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
The property was located in a beautiful remote location on Hadlock pond. It was probably the most peaceful place we have ever spent time. Everyone in our group loved having coffee out on the deck overlooking the pond. The house was clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Everything outside was perfect the dock, the firepit, the hot tub and the covered deck. The views from every room in the house were stunning. The only 2 negatives were that the interior living space was a little tight for our group of 9 adults and there were steps EVERYWHERE. I think you might want to add the steps to the description it made it a little difficult for someone with a bad knee to navigate the property, Overall we all enjoyed our week and if you are looking for an escape from life's chaos and stress this is the perfect retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Birthday Celebration
Perfect getaway with 3 families..adults and our teens. Something to do for everyone. Steps from the water with dock system and float for kids to jump off, game room with pool, darts, shuffleboard and bar and well appointed kitchen. Comfy beds, a/c, and covered deck area in case it rains. Short ride to Saratoga and helped make connection for a boat rental. Katelyn and team were responsive if we needed to ask any questions. Many memories were made this weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaila K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
This property is perfect! It’s such a beautiful spot, everyone was very responsive and so helpful, we could not have picked a more perfect place! All instructions were super easy to follow and we definitely want to come and stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arora Vacay
We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful house by the lake
Our family had a wonderful time staying at this property. The house was clean and both the house and the lake were beautiful. While communication was overall good with the property manager, some of the Northern Living association regulations were unexpected and frustrating. For instance, we could not get check in procedures prior to 1 hour before the stay and some of the extra fees (while indeed mentioned on the website) could have been more clear up front (for instance, $100 charge per pet, extra fee for canoeing which in the end was not allowed by Northern Living due to it being early in the season). Overall I would recommend the property, but would disclose this information more freely so that others are more prepared for the idiosyncrasies of the property association group up front.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Essane D., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Comfy and Cozy
We loved this property and wholeheartedly enjoyed our stay. The space was super easy to get to and check in and met all of our expectations from the listing. All of the rooms were clean and comfortable and easy to "make a home" in for the few days that we stayed. Katelyn, the property manager was super responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again if we're ever in town with a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natasha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and sweet house with a beautiful view and hot tub
Such a nice place to stay with family. One piece of feedback is to reorient the family room on the ground floor of the house — TV could be repositioned to allow for better viewing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
The location is beautiful. The property manage was very helpful and informative throughout the whole process.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

MEGAN D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We absolutely loved our time at this property. It is gorgeous and so relaxing! We did not want to go home! Spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

alla f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay, we greatly enjoyed the house and waterfront location.
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Fun
Our family stayed at this property for a big family vacation. Our children had a blast it is a great location for kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront getaway
We loved this spot. Perfect for our three kids 7-13. Little one fished all day, (bring rods or Walmart close) lots of tvs for family movie night or older boy to set up his PS4. Life jackets avail and kayaks and paddle boards. Lake warm enough in June to swim and so many hangout and dining spots on the property. Day trips into Lake George so fun and close. Just perfect for a family wanting a beautiful serene lake right in the backyard. Check in a breeze and great WiFi!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house
Katelyn was awesome at answering all our questions promptly and professionally. Our group enjoyed our winter getaway at this property and would love to be back when the weather warms up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nikole W., New Jersey USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
The property has beautiful views and is close to town. The home is immaculate and comfortable with some nice added touches. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
Everything was 5 stars. I gave the check in process 4 stars instead of 5 because we had to call to get the door code. Not sure if that’s what we were supposed to do....hence 4 stars. Otherwise, everything was great! Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at the Lakeside Retreat. We'd never been to the Adirondacks or Hadlock Lake previously, but we had such a great time, we'll definitely be back. The house is lovely and well equipped, and the setting on the lake is beautiful. Katelyn is a great host who was very responsive both before and during our stay. We spent all day swimming and paddleboarding in the lake and just went out a few times to take some great hikes in the area. Highly recommend this spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019