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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Old Forge, NY
  • Place, First Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Second Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Enchanted Forest Water Safari
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Old Forge

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Bald Mountain, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Calypso's Cove. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • First Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Second Lake - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Fourth Lake - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Daiker's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Back Door - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slickers - ‬4 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.

Waterfront Camp with Boathouse - Wifi, kayaks, canoe and sandy bottom out front.

Ferienhaus has a big living room with a wall of windows overlooking First Lake on the Fulton Chain. For warm days and nights, you can sit on the front deck or boathouse for eating or sunbathing, but for chilly nights or rainy days curl up near the wood-burning stove in the front living room. We offer 5G Wifi and have a Smart TV in the living room with a pull-out couch for movie nights. The decor is ADK camp style and has a lodge feel with antique skis, paddles, and snowshoes. For entertaining, there is a bar that seats 4 off of the living room for pouring cocktails. In the kitchen, there is a large dining table that seats 10 for big events and dinners. If you love grilling there is an enclosed porch off the side of the kitchen with a Weber grill and table that seats 6. There is a main bathroom off the kitchen that has a bathtub with a shower. For privacy, there is also another bathroom in the master suite, which has a King bed for sprawling out. There are 3 bedrooms in total. One bedroom has a Queen bed right next to the main bathroom. The next bedroom has a Queen bed and near the back of the camp. The highlight for kikds is the loft with a main living space. If you love the water then you'll spend most of your time on top of the deck at the boathouse or the deck off the camp. There are two docks. One dock is next to an open space for walking into the water. It has a sandy bottom and is 4 feet deep. If you are a boater there is a public launch close by. There are 6 parking spaces for you and your guests. If you snowmobile the parking is perfect for your sleds. For the snowmobiling enthusiast, there are rideable roads and a trailer marker right out your door. Linens not provided. Must be arranged at booking for 150.00 fee.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
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:
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 and lock the doors
Put a load of towels in the washer and run it.
Return anything moved.
Take trash to transfer stationand empty fridge and freezer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

One-ply paper in the toilet. State you have a pet. Trash to Transfer Station in town. 100.00 charge if not.
Kayaks/canoe needs a waiver stating owners are not responsible for injuries.
Pick up after your animals and vacuum. Do not move the couch. Clean the ashes. Notify us if you have dogs.100.00. penalty.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is an additional cleaning charge 100.00.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Respect neighbors. No noise past 10 pm.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Respect neighbors. No noise past 10 pm.
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 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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.
  • Note from host: Respect neighbors. No noise past 10 pm.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Camp With Boathouse Wifi for Working

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Old Forge, close to Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Bald Mountain, and Fulton Chain Craft Brewery. You'll also find View and Fourth Lake within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Waterfront Camp with Boathouse - Wifi, kayaks, canoe and sandy bottom out front.?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Waterfront Camp with Boathouse - Wifi, kayaks, canoe and sandy bottom out front. a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a fireplace, a fireplace in some house, as well as a beach.

Are there hot tubs at Waterfront Camp with Boathouse - Wifi, kayaks, canoe and sandy bottom out front.?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Waterfront Camp with Boathouse - Wifi, kayaks, canoe and sandy bottom out front.?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Waterfront Camp with Boathouse - Wifi, kayaks, canoe and sandy bottom out front.?

Yes, every house at Waterfront Camp with Boathouse - Wifi, kayaks, canoe and sandy bottom out front. comes with a patio and some offer lake and mountain views.

Waterfront Camp with Boathouse - Wifi, kayaks, canoe and sandy bottom out front. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful lake and mountain views. Cinveniently located a short drive to shopping and dining options. Communication with the host was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family cottage shared by caring owners! Boathouse deck is great to enjoy the lake scenery, sun & moon. Our doggy loved swimming after walks around the beautiful neighbohood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week’s vacation at this rental. House is well-equipped, including a counter top ice maker. That was a lovely surprise! We were 6 people all week, 2 additional adults for a few days. Plenty of sleeping options, living area is roomy, comfortable, decorated very Adirondack-y, in a good way. Excellent location. Lake is stunning. So many things to do in the immediate area. Hosts very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October getaway

Our stay was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When we first pulled up to the house, we were stunned by the driveway incline & number of stairs up to it, its a cute home/camp, however the housekeeping crew didn't leave the place in tip top shape. The host was wonderful & prompt, she had no idea to the hiccups we ran into. She did her best to make our stay great. We made the best of our trip & the Adirondacks.
Enjoying the firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise on the lake

We had an amazing stay. The weather, setting , and company were perfect. This was our 3rd time staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We had a nice time staying at this property. It was well maintained. The location is wonderful. We enjoyed both mornings out in the deck and evenings playing games at the large kitchen table.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August getaway

Nice camp. Had everything we needed to have a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and easy to get into. There were many many stairs to the doors so if you have any mobility issues you will need to rethink the property. Smelled strongly of mothballs and then air freshener. But the amenities were accurately portrayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant family vacation! The canoe and kayaks were a hit with the family. This is definitely a rustic cabin, the loft for kids is a converted attic space but it worked. Plenty of space for our family of 10. There was major construction going on at the house next door, wish we had known that in advance. We vacuumed as requested in the contract after unclogging the entire vacuum, not sure how anyone cleaned prior to that! Overall a nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A must stay

Very conveniently located near water park and downtown. Three big bed rooms with two bathrooms. And a loft for the kids. Really nice boat house to chill and watch the water or boats. Great access to water for kayaking and canoeing. They also supplied a canoe. Highly recommended staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Big House.

House was great! House was supplied with paddle boat, standing surfboard Row boat and kayaks ! Very well stocked with everything! Would strongly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

We had a group of 8 girls for our stay and had a great time. Property was as described and we had no complaints. Check in and out was easy and host was very responsive. Upstairs sleeping would be better for kids probably but otherwise comfortable. We would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for fishing

Our group rented the house for a week of fishing. The house is in a great location for fishing the Fulton Chain Lakes they have a great boat house that is nice and deep for fishing boats to dock at. The house is very comfortable with plenty of space for 5 grown men to relax in and everything that you need is there. We really enjoyed the patio on top of the boat house in the evening it was very comfortable and has a great view. The one day that we had rain we enjoyed just sitting on the screened in porch witch is also a bonus when the bugs are bad. Over all I would highly recommend this house it is a great place to use for a get away trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Edward G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

review

When you took a shower, outside you could smell the septic tank contents. The attic (where 5 beds were located) was closed off to the heat. It took 2 days before the heat reached there sufficiently. The multiple stairs were icy, the bathrooms tiny. The beds were lumpy. It was quaint and the price was good, but 3 star at best.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family retreat

Nice space- not huge but in a good arrangement. Big kitchen with long picnic table. Full size refrigerator and stove . Nice front deck with lake view, for those who don’t like to walk down to the lake.🤔 kitchen well stocked with appliances, dishes, utensils, cooking tools. Decent amount of parking. Kayaks for use - fun! Life vests. We had 6 adults and a toddler. Plenty of room. We didn’t need to use the upstairs room with 5 single beds - good place for kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picturesque!

If you want a vacation on the water, and in close proximity to Old Forge + Enchanted Forest, then this is the place for you. Here are some more reasons to rent: 1. Property manager is hospitable and quick to respond with any questions. 2. The view is incredible. 3. Go kayaking and fishing every day. 4. Plenty of room for friends, family, and children. 6. Close proximity to some popular hikes. 7. The price is right! I will be renting this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane M. L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tons of space

We came to this beautiful property with friends and all our kids. There was plenty of space for them to chill and a loft for kids that they LOVED. On the adult side, everything was comfy with two queens and a king in the master. Dock accommodated our boat no problem and was great for fishing. The highlight is the top of the boathouse with an incredible view of the lake and plenty of space to unwind. Fire pit and provided wood made for some delicious smores and some relaxing round the flames. Perfect place for a medium-sized group. Good-sized kitchen with plenty of space for our group to prepare meals and eat. Lovely area at the foothills of the Adirondacks. If you’re heading into the town of Old Forge, bring cash. A lot of places are cash-only. And for boat owners, recommend the DEC launch at Eagle Bay on Fourth Lake. About a 30-minute boat ride to the property that’s quite a treat in and of itself. Enjoy, future visitors!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

beth J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location, But Be Prepared for Surprises

The property is conveniently located near Old Forge, and check-in was smooth. We genuinely enjoyed our time overall. However, there are several important details that weren’t disclosed in the listing—especially relevant if you or anyone in your group has mobility challenges.- Trash Disposal: Guests are responsible for taking their trash to an off-site location and must pay for disposal.- Layout Confusion: The house is on one side of the street, while the boat house (featured in the main photo) is across the street. The only level parking is in front of the boat house. - Water Access: Although the listing mentions a sandy bottom, there’s no safe entry or exit point—no ladder is provided, and access requires climbing over uneven boulders.- Stairs & Accessibility: Entry stairs are steep, uneven, and in poor condition. Additional staircases inside lead to the back bedrooms, which may be difficult for those with mobility concerns.- Ants & Food Storage: A note warns guests to store food due to ants, but no designated storage is provided. We kept everything in the fridge and still encountered ants.- Kid Area: the converted attic area is listed as play loft area, which was boarded up with plywood when we arrived, with no explanation.- A new home is being built next door. (Aug 2025)-Grill, cups, plates were filthy (no dishwasher)While the location is a highlight, the property itself is in serious need of renovation and a thorough cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ok

Our overall stay was good, we had great weather, and the top of the boat house was amazing with the views of the lake. When we first entered the home, it smelled very stale like the windows have not been open in months. We found a candle and opened the windows before the rest of the guests came. There absolutely needs to be more lights on the outside stairs at night. The stairs are steep, and we had to use our lights on our phones to go up and down the stairs at night. It’s dangerous. The neighbors did watch our every move while we were outside and that was a bit of an uneasy feeling-we ended up not having a fire either night because we were being watched. The owner let us know before that we came about the neighbors. Not sure why this listing has a cleaning fee as we needed to sweep, vacuum, do dishes and put them all away, strip beds, and put any linen and towels that we used in the wash and ran through a cycle. Cleanliness of the house was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A Mixed Experience

This is a difficult place to rate but I want to do it justice yet be honest so let's start with the good. There is a nice dock house roof to sit on, enjoy the lake, stars and a small fire pit; we enjoyed both a lot. The lake was very pretty and wildlife was amazing. The house was clean, however we were asked to fold and put away laundry as wells dry a load of wet laundry on arrival....not the nicest hello, we were told the maid was busy, she must have been still busy on departure because they wanted us to put a load of laundry in again. Typically I don't take vacations to do peoples laundry but maybe it's just me. The beds were comfortable but there were missing screens on many bedrooms so bugs came in. The A/C cannot be used because the unit is so loud you can't even talk over it much less sleep. We came here to let my soon to be mother in law have a probably last visit with all her Adirondack relatives. We had to cancel it because, unknown to us, there are 18 steep steps to get in the house then a stairway inside with no handrails. The driveway is at a 30 degree angle so the folks simply could not attend. There is also a road between the house and the lakeside deck, that's OK except the listed pictures are deceiving and made it seem like a lakeside home when it really isn't, again an issue for old folk. There was broken lighting along the stairs so at night the walk up is treacherous at best, this really needs to be addressed. We brought our boat 8 hours, assured that we could put in right at Old Forge. This is not true! Every marina refused to allow us to put in. The ONLY place you can go is the public access at Inlet, 10 miles away. Very hazardous; rocky and 24 mph winds both at put in and take out; very stressful! Then it's a 10 mile and 4 lake journey to the dockhouse at this rental. Beautiful, but the first time getting back, having no local knowledge, was bizarre and stressful. Once you learn the area it is really beautiful, but really, putting in 10 miles from the home should be noted, kind of a big deal! The owner insisted we do a run to the dump everyday to avoid animal issues. Fine, except it's a 5 mile round trip and they close at noon. This was supposed to be a vacation, people! Perhaps the strangest thing was that on arrival in the master bedroom bureau we were left a used thong and mens underwear. Pretty weird welcoming gift but hey. In short, would we recommend or stay here again? No.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What can you say!

Who doesn’t love the ADK. The place is a camp, and you take it for that. Plenty of room for all of us and the sundeck on the boathouse made a great space for late night conversation. We had a great time. The owner was get she answered all my wife’s questions. Hope to return one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and place

Excellent experience. The place was clean and had nice amenities. Communication was excellent. Make sure that you have the linens included. I missed this when I booked the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

We had a great stay on the property. We booked it knowing it was a 'camp' and it was just that! The interior was much roomier than it appeared from the outside. The layout of the space was cut up, but the common areas were spacious and roomy. The stairs just about killed me by day three - but I'm sure it was good for me to get some extra exercise!! We did have an issue before checking in with the dog allowance, but the owner responded very promptly and took care of the issue immediately! We would stay again. Tammy B
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1 st lake vacation

Everything was great . The property is described well in the listing. I am looking forward to rebooking for next summer .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022