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Relaxing Island Getaway

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books
Interior
Dining
Relaxing Island Getaway provides a firepit and more. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like kayaking and boating at this cottage.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

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

Relaxing Island Getaway

Set on beautiful Fern Lake with amazing views of the Adirondack Mountains, this vacation cottage is the only one on a private 1.5 acre island located about 800 feet from shore. The rental Includes use of the island, cottage, boats, and mainland driveway with lake access and boat launching capability. A rowboat with electric motor, canoe, and three kayaks are available for transportation to the island and recreation.

Sleeps 7 comfortably with 3 double beds, 1 single bed. Wood stove, electric oven/stove, microwave, refrigerator, running lake water, bottled drinking water required, kitchen sink, bathroom sink, very clean outhouse toilets (2), indoor toilet for emergency only, tub/shower, bedroom sink, outdoor gas grill, outdoor fire pit.

Bring your own towels and bedding or sleeping bags. Take food and garbage out with you or to nearby transfer station or place in garbage bin on shore for $7. No smoking inside cabin. Please leave place clean like you found it.

Weekly rentals are available (7 nights). Minimum 3 night stay.

Cats unfortunately are not allowed due to allergies, but dogs are welcome.

Our 7 person limit is to help preserve the facilities, the island's habitat, and it's infrastructure. For any special requests regarding group size, please contact us directly.

Activities allowed on Fern Lake and Nearby Attractions:
Kayaking, canoeing, sailing, motor boating, skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming, hiking, relaxing, High Peaks nearby, Ausable Chasm 30 minutes away, Whiteface Mountain 20 minutes away, Lake Placid and shopping 30 minutes away, Plattsburgh 30 minutes away, Canada 45 minutes away, Montreal 1 hr 30 minutes away.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Rules

Bring your own towels and bedding or sleeping bags. Take food and garbage with you, to transfer station, or place in bin for garbage pickup for $7.
No smoking in cabin. Respect neighbors on the lake by limiting noise after 11 p.m. Please leave place clean like you found it.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

Relaxing Island Getaway Cottage
Relaxing Island Getaway Au Sable Forks
Relaxing Island Getaway Cottage Au Sable Forks

About the neighborhood

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AuSable Forks, NY

What's nearby

  • Fern Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Whiteface Mountain - 26 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Ausable Chasm - 29 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Mirror Lake - 36 min drive - 25.9 miles
  • Olympic Center - 37 min drive - 27.2 miles

Getting around

  • Port Kent Station - 35 min drive
  • Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fan House - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Lanes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Real 20 Main - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mad River Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪M&M Diner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Island Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Island Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Island Getaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Island Getaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Fern Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Larry Ryan Mountain and Black Brook Town Hall. Ausable Forks Free Library and Jay Town Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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