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Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons!

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Jay, NY
  • Place, Ausable River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Jay Covered Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteface Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪101 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Jay

Located within a mile (2 km) of Ausable River, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Historic Jay Covered Bridge. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Ausable River - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Historic Jay Covered Bridge - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Santa's Workshop - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Whiteface Mountain - 19 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Mirror Lake - 30 min drive - 22.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fratelli Pizza Restaurant & Bar II - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Fan House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪NewVida Preserve - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Twisted Raven - ‬12 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.

Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons!

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!

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

OUR HOME: Our renovated grandfather's 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 - 199 per night - varies slightly per VRBO automated system.

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.

*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 in 2023 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). Check out Ferries.com for area ferries across Lake Champlain.

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:
-$195-199 per night (VRBO automated variability).
-$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!
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and a private yard.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/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.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
See instructions on refrigerator. Thanks. Electrical turn off varies depending on season.
Clean out BBQ if you used it. Ash can go in metal bucket next to BBQ.
Lock windows and pull down shades to either keep in the warmth or keep out the hot sun. Thanks for all!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Remove trash and recycling from property. No curbside pick-up. Transfer station in Keene open all days 4:30, except Tues, Thurs.
Booking Traveler MUST: -be part of the group staying in the property. -include WITH booking personal Acknowledgement & Acceptance of all House Rules.
-Contact owner for Purpose of Travel Bookings by Travelers with NO REVIEWS or less than 4⭐ AVG Reviews are subject to cancellation post discussion.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets
  • Note from host: Dogs with Owner approval through inquiry only.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: We have lots of movies, games, outside toys.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Jay within a short 19-minute walk of Ausable River. Historic Jay Covered Bridge is also within a driving distance of 1.7 mi.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons! have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Lake Placid, NY (LKP), which is 20.4 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.), which is around 23.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons!?

Yes, every accommodation at Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons! comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.