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Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks!

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Snow and ski sports
TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks!

Affordable Relaxing Getaway! Beautiful 3 bedroom cottage on 18 acres!

Now with high-speed internet thanks to our newly installed satellite (June 2020 and upgraded 2023).

Super CLEAN. Cleaning lady is amazing and long time family friend. We still leave 24 hours between guests.

Come enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains after these crazy years!

Whiteface Mountain and Santa's Workshop are just 10 miles from house.
Jay covered bridge and swim holes are within walking distance.

OUR HOME: This newly renovated home is located on 18 acres on a peaceful back road in Jay, NY. Relax on the deck overlooking the 180 degree views of the Adirondack High Peaks. Walk our trails in the woods behind our house or play in the yard (i.e., baseball and frisbee or sledding down the hill in the winter). Roast marshmallows over the fire in our fire pit in the woods (strict fire safety rules apply & no fires in drought seasons).

PRICE DETAILS (see more descriptions of costs/fees below):
$195 per night.

Cleaning fee shown as $100, but $50 is a refundable trash deposit, making sure that guests remove trash and recycling. Sorry there is no curb-side trash pick-up in this beautiful country location.
The other $50 for cleaning can be refunded after your rental if guests bring their own LINENS/TOWELS and do basic cleanup.

*Holiday weekends have three night minimum.

Additional VRBO service fee and taxes apply.

Note: If you have a dog, ask us if you can bring the dog. We charge an extra $100 pet fee for the extra deep cleaning required after your stay. We like to keep a low allergen home and don't often accept pets. We like to discourage it, but talk with the owner to see if your one well-behaved dog will be okay. We have rules: no dogs on beds or fleece blankets, no dogs left alone in house unless in a crate, wipe down dogs after being outside (bring old towels or use our older towels), and no dogs on furniture. Clean up after dogs when they are going to the bathroom outside. We have carpet, so please be super careful.

Longer rentals:
Ask about discounts for rentals over 7 days. Or for my repeat customers!

MORE HOUSE DETAILS:
Come relax and recharge with the views, that Adirondack smell, and the peace/quiet.

Front porch and back deck with plenty of outdoor furniture, small & large charcoal grills, lounge chairs. Front log porch is great for a cup of coffee as the sun is rising over the mountain.

INTERNET:
Yes, we have it! Finally, after years of looking for a rural solution. We installed a Satellite June 24, 2020. Then, we super charged it with changing to HughesNet. Satellite can be affected by bad weather, though. You will have high-speed internet connection throughout the house. Password will be at the house.

BEDS:
Master bedroom with plush-deep queen mattress,
two twins in 2nd bedroom,
double/full size bed in 3rd bedroom.

COMFORTS
include new log porch facing morning sun, with a rain chain that will soothe even if it is a rainy day. Full kitchen with all the amenities, new sofa and power recliner, realistic electric fireplace, powerful Toyotomi heater (new in 11/2019), DVD/VCR player, lots of movies and games, CD/radio doc, dishwasher and Electrolux front loading washer and dryer (new in 8/2019).

Open floor plan between kitchen, dining room, and living room. Dining room table fits at least 6 people.

BABY-PROOFED
house with supplies: plug covers, cabinet locks, Graco travel crib (with bassinet attachment for babies and fits toddlers up to 35 inches tall), high chair, and toddler life-jacket. Kid-friendly house with kids movies, games, toys, sled, beach toys, baseball bats, balls, frisbees and more.

TRAILS & ACTIVITIES
Hike, snow shoe or cross-country ski on our trails behind house.
Jay Mountain wilderness trails are close-by (<5 minute drive).

Walking distance to: world-renowned Ausable River for fly-fishing, historic Jay covered bridge, park/playground, swim hole by waterfalls at covered bridge, Jay gazebo where they hold concerts in the park in the summer, and JEMS Theater. (Note: East Branch of the Ausable River is within walking distance, and the West Branch of the Ausable River is a very short drive. Lots of fishing info under TV at house or ask owner).

Only 10 minutes to Wilmington for more swimming at the public beach (town beach at Lake Everest), Whiteface Memorial Highway, Santa's Workshop, and world-class skiing at Whiteface - featuring the largest vertical drop in the Northeast.

Cross-country ski centers (Cascade/ADK and Mount Van Hoevenberg Complex) are a 20 minute drive away, and on our own property. Snow shoeing too.

Lake Placid (home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympics) is less than 25 minutes away.

Drive in the other direction to see the Ausable Chasm (10 minutes) or take a ferry ride across Lake Champlain to Burlington, VT. The Port Kent ferry is only 45 minutes away. Check out Ferries.com.

Foodies will be satisfied: there are lots of new family-run farms in area with cheese, milk, eggs, chicken, beef, sausage, bacon, etc. Keene farmer's market is on Sundays, starting mid-June. I will send you a list of farms and farmer's markets.

WHAT OUR PREVIOUS VACATIONERS HAVE SAID:
'This place is so easy to live in.'
'Splendid home! Wonderful views and tranquility. House is well- equipped and we appreciate all your efforts in providing useful information.'
'Thank you for the wonderful secluded cottage!!!'
'It is so good to be back at your home in the ADKs, and to find so many new amenities, especially the couch.'
'We were in such desperate need of R&R and this house gave us so much peace.'
'The breeze on the porch and lawn is absolutely pacifying and replenishing.'

FINALLY, I want to be transparent with costs/fees. Here they are again:
-$195 per night.
-$50 refundable trash fee, which will be returned to you when we see that you have removed all trash and recycling at the end of your stay. Sorry for no curbside pickup in the wilderness!
-$50 cleaning fee: for use of our linens and for the extra time the cleaning lady needs to do your laundry. I can wave that fee if you are bringing all your own linens, as that is a lot less time for my cleaning lady. But please make sure to leave the house in good-clean condition, as that cleaning fee goes towards her cleaning time too.
-Sorry for the VRBO service fee, as I cannot remove that.
-If you are thinking about bringing a dog, then send me an inquiry and talk with me first. We have to be very careful with allowing dogs to help keep our home low allergen and low scent. (We like to use a scent-free and environmental products to clean.)
There is a $100 pet fee if your pet is allowed to come for the extra deep cleaning that the cleaning lady will have to do.

-Damage Protection:
Homeaway offers a great low cost property damage protection. You pay only $59 dollars for $1500 worth of protection.

I also like to give discounts on additional nights added to a rental last minute (like when you realize you just can't leave). Of course these are per availability.

Discounts for repeat renters and longer renters too (discount for 7+ days and bigger discount for 28+ days)!

When you book, I provide so much info on house and tourist info of area. I am here to help make your trip safe and enjoyable.

Thank you!

Property manager

Karen & David

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 not allowed
Note from host: Dogs with Owner approval through inquiry only.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have lots of movies, games, outside toys.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Jay, NY

What's nearby

  • Wilmington Town Beach - 13 min drive
  • Whiteface Mountain - 19 min drive
  • Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Area - 29 min drive
  • Olympic Center - 31 min drive
  • Mirror Lake - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Kent Station - 37 min drive
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack Chocolates - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪20 Main - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rudy's Scar Bar & Grille - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Whitebrook Dairy Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks! located?

This family-friendly Jay cottage is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Adirondack Park and Ausable River. Wells Memorial Library and Hurricane Mountain Wilderness are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Perfect spot to relax after hiking and outdoors activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful stay!
Delightful cottage with a lot of history. Very beautiful property especially with the light snowfall we experienced. Our hosts were always available to assist us with our needs. My friend and I very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen Crinieri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in the Adirondacks
We loved being close to Lake Placid, high peaks hiking trails, beautiful lakes, and a covered bridge. Spectacular views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifu weekend
Great location! Stunning views and easy drive to trail heads, restaurants. Enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

ppatterson4 P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Mountain View’s, very quiet and private.
The Maples is clean and has all that you need for a comfortable stay. The Mountain View’s in 3 directions from the living room are outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape
Another great stay, peaceful, comfortable and the views are spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
We had a wonderful stay! The house totally met our expectations. Definitely felt like a home away home! Plenty of space to relax and enjoy each others company.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Leaf Peeping Basecamp
Last minute trip to ADK’s and our favorite area. The Maples was a great place to stay with our friends for the weekend. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hazen hooray!
Beautiful facility and location. Love its convenience to many great spots. Terrific view - especially with sun coming through living room windows! Hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Time
The cottage was a great place to stay for our Adirondack adventure. There was plenty of room for the five people in our group. It was secluded with lots of things to do nearby. The owners were very helpful and easy to work with. We all enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
My stay was everything I hoped it would be: quiet, lovely views, the joy of sunrise, sunset, even the super moon right outside my door, and Whiteface in the background. The house was very comfortable and very well equipped for an enjoyable two week stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay in lovely setting
We visited to take advantage of cross country skiing in the area. This house is in proximity to many XC ski options and also plenty of great hikes. Clean, comfortable, well stocked and wonderfully cozy to return to each day. Owner was very communicative and helpful with latest conditions and facilities prior to the trip and while we were there. Would most definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great out of the way property
This property is just outside of town on a quiet street. Easy drive to Lake Placid and Plattsburgh for the sherry to Vermont . Property was nice and had trails through the woods to walk and snowshoe. The owner was great and very communicative throughout the entire booking process to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy adirondack home with beautiful views
We came for a 4 day weekend for my wifes birthday. The place was perfectly located with magnificent views of the Adirondack mountains. The 3 bedrooms were perfect for our family and they had everything we needed for a nice relaxing stay. We were within half an hour of Ausable Chasm, Cascade Mountain and High Falls Gorge, all of which were amazing! We also loved the trails out back of the property. We highly recommended and cant wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week!
The house was an excellent place for a family of four, with plenty of hiking and adventure opportunities for young kids. With daily thunderstorms, we got to visit but not jump into the swimming hole, although the backyard trails were a perfect relief for we needed to get outside between the raindrops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not much to do in Jay NY. Lots of driving around the area.
Nice and quiet. Overall the house had all the necessities and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quick weekend in the Adirondacks
Property was furnished as described and very comfortable. Our stay was brief so we didn’t take advantage of the grill or fire pit. Moon Valley Farm and Ausable Brewing were fun stops. We hiked Mt Marcy Saturday. Not for the timid!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Margot L., Syosset

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good crashing pad
We rented the house to stay for Ski Jumping Championship in Lake Placid. The value of this rental is great so dont expect (I didn't) luxury villa, but it suited the purpose. We recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ice Climbing Trip
we entered our rental and found the caretaker raised the temperature , very welcome coming from minus 12 degrees outside ! Nice open floor plan . We will plan on returning . Also one of the few rentals that allows a two night stay as opposed to three night minimum .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Penny T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Trip to Adorondaks
location was awesome. Very quiet, There were dead bugs all over the place and we woke up to many flies and wasps flying around. We pretty much killed flies, wasps, everyday all day!!! I realize that you are in Nature, but that is a bit much for all of those bugs everywhere. Knats came in through screen and were all over the bathroom. For as much as we paid for the house, we should not have had to taken the trash or worried about using sheets and towels and getting charged for them. Please do not charge me extra as This was too expensive to begin with for 3 nights. The bugs were out of control inside the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway in the mountains
This property had everything we need and plus some more. The best part was siting out on the porch and watching the clouds move through the mountains. It was a much needed peaceful time. The house is not too far from whiteface mountain gondola and the hike on the property is pretty nice as well. The host was great in answering questions and info in the welcome folder was valuable. Thank you for providing a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and quiet!
We loved our stay for the 2024 total eclipse! The house is on a hill with beautiful mountains all around, and it is very quiet - it's like you have the mountains to yourself. The house itself is one of the most comfortable my family of 4 has rented and not cramped like many rentals. The living room is huge with plenty of seats, there is room around the table to easily seat 6, and the kitchen is big enough for multiple cooks. Even the bedrooms are big - not just big enough to fit a bed, but instead have plenty of room for bags, dressers, big closets, etc. For the price this is a bargain! You will not be disappointed staying here to hike, ski, or bike in the region. And to top it off, the hosts are excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home with magnificent views
We love staying at Karen and David's place! The house is clean and comfortably furnished; the kitchen is well-equipped. We love eating dinner on the deck. The location is perfect for those who like to be a bit off the beaten track, while still having easy access to a wide range of hikes, swimming spots and places to canoe or kayak. There are stunning views of the Jay and Wilmington ranges from every window in the house. Hosts are quick to communicate, and provide lots of helpful information about household equipment, local groceries and farmers' markets, etc. Our whole family finds this a profoundly relaxing place to be, and a great launching spot for our Adirondack adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High peaks
This was a wonderful house to use while visiting the High Peaks area. It had all the things needed to have a meal at home in the kitchen or even to grill out. We enjoyed the views from both the front and back porch. The house was in a perfect location to use it as a jumping off point to visit the mountains and historical sites in the area. There wasn't one thing we would change about the house. We hope to use this home again in the future when we visit again. A week was not enough time for us to do everything we wanted in the area so am looking forward to visiting again. Maybe a different season as I would love to see the area in the fall or winter.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views with the feeling of home
I had traveled to the Adirondack region many times when I was young with my family and as much as I loved it then, this time was amazing! So many wonderful things to do in such a close radius to this property and all the information you need is right at the house when you get there. The house was well kept and it had the feeling of home, it was very comfortable and clean. Beds were comfortable, bathroom and shower were very good. The view out either door of the house was so beautiful you just want to sit there all day and feel the peace that it brings to your soul, The trails on the property alone were great, well kept and peaceful. I honestly cant believe that I could have found such a great place in the middle of the great outdoors. The owners were very pleasant and very accommodating, answering any questions we had and helping us with tips of great places to visit. I give it a 10/10, We hope to be returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020