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Cairn Cabin: Free children's book to young readers!

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, Hulu, DVD player
Smart TV, fireplace, Hulu, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Cairn Cabin: Free children's book to young readers!

When you choose to rent our cabin, you help us support non-profits and give back to communities. We donate our home multiple weeks throughout the year to families in need.

Cairn Cabin is fully equipped and has space for couples or families to unwind and relax. Enjoy a fire pit, grill, and kayaks in the warm weather. Guests must transport kayaks on their own...we do provide tie-downs and foam pads. There is a game room on the ground level with a 55 inch HDTV (we have cable or you may access your Netflix, Hulu, etc), gas stove, ping pong table, puzzles, board games, DVDs, corn hole, and giant jenga! There is also a spare room dedicated as a space to store your gear out of the weather. Stash your bikes, skis, boots, or other toys and know they are safe and dry. Borrow our yoga mats and find your zen on one of two decks while you inhale the smell of fresh pine. The main floor has a gas fireplace for cozying up on a cold night, another Smart TV and bluetooth speaker for entertainment options. Need a book, we have many from which to choose. Get hooked...take the book with you for another day. Sit outside and listen to songbirds, take a walk on one of the community trails, or let go in a hammock with a good book. Lake Eaton is steps away for canoeing or fishing. The lake beach area also has space for wiffle ball, volleyball, tennis, or grilling, and we’ll leave you everything you need to get started. There are multiple nearby access spots to the Ausable River for world class fly-fishing opportunities. No matter the season, our cabin will put you near the center of what you want to do. **Our home may not be suitable for small/young children or toddlers because of the open wooden staircases between floors.**


This secluded cabin is surrounded by tall pines yet close to everything the Adirondacks have to offer. Sign up for yoga or book a massage at the beautiful New Vida Preserve and then make a reservation for a gourmet meal in their A-frame dining room with a view of the mountains. Catch some live music at the New Vida bar or Rudy's Bar and Grill! Enjoy breakfast and coffee at the Adirondack Mountain Cafe. Whiteface Mountain is right down the road for hiking and mountain biking when the weather is warm or skiing when the snow falls. Lake Placid is under 30 minutes south where you can browse the shops on Main Street and relive the history of the 1932 and 1980 Olympics with a ride down the bobsled track, a chairlift to the top of the ski jumps, ice skating, or a toboggan ride onto Mirror Lake. Ausable Chasm is 20 minutes north with rafting, tubing, rappelling, and rock climbing for the whole family. There are 46 high peaks over 4000 feet if you want to challenge your limits. There are 10 craft breweries within a forty-five minute drive!

We are 25 minutes from the ferry to Burlington, Vermont where you can shop Church Street, ride the bike path, or enjoy one of the many outstanding restaurants.

Property manager

Susan Steinhardt and Jim Smith

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are two flights of steps in our home.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Minutes Whiteface. Seconds Hiking. Watch it Snow Peace Quiet Jay
Minutes Whiteface. Seconds Hiking. Watch it Snow Peace Quiet
Peace Quiet. Close to Mountains far From Crowds
Peace quiet. Close to mountains far from crowds.
Peace and quiet. Close to mountains, far from crowds. Jay

About the neighborhood

Map
Jay, NY

What's nearby

  • Wilmington Town Beach - 18 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Santa's Workshop - 20 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Fern Lake - 22 min drive - 13.6 km
  • High Falls Gorge - 24 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 24 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Port Kent Station - 35 min drive
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack Chocolates - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪20 Main - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Up A Creek - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Whitebrook Dairy Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairn Cabin: Free children's book to young readers! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cairn Cabin: Free children's book to young readers!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cairn Cabin: Free children's book to young readers!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cairn Cabin: Free children's book to young readers! located?

This family-friendly Jay vacation home is located in a rural location, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ausable River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ausable Theater and Au Sable Forks Free Library. Ausable Forks Free Library and Jay Town Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Cairn Cabin: Free children's book to young readers! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Perfect settings for our family gatheribg.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Perfect vacation spot!!
The place is gorgeous and in a great location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Winnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Break Ski Trip
Cozy spot near Lake Eaton!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in the Adirondacks
This is definitely a great place to stay if you’re looking to get away. Very peaceful and quiet but also very close to the high peaks as well as trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin
Beautiful place, private, clean, comfortable beds and pretty close to Whiteface. Our group would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay!
This is a great property in a very cozy and private setting, very good location for hikers, bikers and fly fisherman. The place was clean, exactly as described and the owners very fantastic to deal with and responded very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Z.

Great place, quiet & clean retreat!
Susan was an attentive host, the place had some great touches & was very well kept! It had everything we needed for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski Weekend Getaway
This house was perfect for our annual ski trip. It slept 5 ppl very comfortably and could sleep more. The kitchen is nicely furnished with everything you need to cook and all the bathrooms are in good shape. Great deck to relax on at night as well. Great place for older kids to adults to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tom S., Amherst, New York, USA

Great cabin, close to Whiteface
Nice place, well maintained and lives up to what you see in the photos. Perfect for a ski trip to Whiteface Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chuck R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Our family loved this cabin. Very scenic location. Very cozy in the winter. Could have stayed for months.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and well maintained cabin
We enjoyed the kitchen with many pots, pans and utensils to use for making meals. The cabin has lots of beds and space for two families to relax and have fun together; including a ping pong tournament! Also loved the gas fireplaces which added warmth and ambience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin Get Away
Great property! Really enjoyed the cabin and furnishings. The kids had a ball on the ping pong table!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week!
Beautiful cabin in extraordinary area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
It was such a nice place and plenty of room ! Clean and the hosts were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Vestal, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has everything you would need.
Beautiful and spacious property. Very organized. We had a wonderful stay and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House in Berlin
Was looking for a weekend getaway and this house was perfect. Deb was friendly and very easy to work with. If ever in the area again will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skiing get away
We had a small reunion with some college friends. This cabin was PERFECT. So clean, beautiful views, GREAT location, the list goes on and on. The listing did not do it justice! Thank y’all so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

rose s.

Met all our rental needs.
Attractive, clean, well stocked,facility in the vacinity of Whiteface, Accessible, helpful landlord.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Russell F., Warminster, pa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true cabin in the woods
Awesome cabin in the woods, it was as described. Clean, comfortable and has everything you need to relax and feel at peace. Great communication with the owner. Close to Whiteface for skiing. Will be back again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

michaela r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in the woods
Great location to get to the mountains and Lake placid. You feel like you are getting away. Plenty of space for a large group or family. This is our second time visiting and will plan on coming back. Thank you for the great memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loriann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for Whiteface access and simple relaxation!
Love every minute of our stay - thank you so much! The property was so clean and comfy, the teens loved using the basement area, the drive to Whiteface was short and easy, and the games provided as well as the TV for movie night was terrific. We enjoyed a very relaxing and fun weekend for everyone! Definitely will be back - the kids said they want to stay again next year! : )
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
This was an amazing place to stay for our family ski vacation, the place fit us perfectly. Had lots of cozy time by the fireplace, fun family games in the basement and plenty of room outdoors to play in the fresh snow and great sliding hill. Highly recommend this place if you like to be away from the crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit to our Great Nephew
Our family came up to visit our Niece, her husband and their new 3 month old baby. We all went to the North Pole and the kids had a great time. A doe visited the cabin every am/pm. The cabin was so roomy for the 7 of us. Great 3 day getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay in Jay
Our stay at Cairn cottage in Jay was excellent. The cabin was beyond clean and the entire place was so comfortable. The basement with the ping pong table and games was a huge hit for the kids and adults as well! Thank you so much to Sue and Jim for making our stay so memorable. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019