Location, Location, Location! One minute or so (by auto) from exit 23 (exits 21 & 22 lead directly into Lake George village) from Hwy 87(Northway). The house is an excellent starting point for travel by auto to the recreational playground of Lake George (5 min), Saratoga Race Track & Casino (30 min), winter sports at Gore Mt (25 min), Americade Motorcycle Event (2 blocks), World's Largest Garage Sale (2 blocks), and unlimited hiking , biking, and all water sports. Additionally there are many great golf courses nearby, or you can launch a canoe, kayak, or yourself into the Schroon River from the lengthy waterfront yard, if fishing from the riverbank is not enough effort! Note: water is COLD and in summer usually slow moving, however there are rapids a ways left of the house Please see various reviews which describe the beautiful and calming views from the house's surrounding deck while enjoying a glass of wine or waking up to breakfast on the covered porch; the fire pit with tons of firewood for roasting hot dogs & marshmallows; the comfortable and cozy living room space while in the middle of the action; the more private, yet well furnished basement area (large screen tv, games, books, fireplace, full bath, laundry room, & access to outdoors, which besides the firepit has a picnic table and 2 Weber grills; and end your day sitting on the specially lighted deck enjoying over head fans, music, and peacefulness, while planning your next day's adventures.
Another feature often praised in reviews is the very well equipped kitchen. Don't expect the 4 plates, 4 glasses kind of place! As a premier host I tend to go overboard supplying information re: the house(labeled light switches & various written operating directions) plus brochures for things to do around the Lake George area & restaurant and menu info. The house is also left as if I'd be the one re-entering, e.g. cupboards contain all the staples (sugar(s), flour, s&p, spices, coffee filters, saran wrap, foil, zip locks, paper towels, T.P., garbage bags, dish & dishwasher detergents, etc. etc. I also leave partially used condiments in the refrigerator, for those who choose to use them. I only ask that if you finish up an item, (except for refrigerator condiments) please replace for future guests and ME!
I sincerely hope guests appreciate and enjoy being here as much as I do, and in turn take good care of my loved and well "lived in" home. Luckily there is renowned fine dining at Brunetto's (within walking distance of the house, for uphill walkers), and, of course, you can stroll into Warrensburg for a variety of family oriented restaurants or a late night McDonald's snack attack! Another nearby convenience is a 24 hour grocery store(for uphill walkers), as well as a different grocery in Warrensburg. Although Warrensburg is very close, our address (and taxes, ugh) is Lake George, NY
The river side and woods at front & back of the house feels like being in the wilderness, but village of Warrensburg is only a 2 block walk away. Pristine beauty, peace, and quiet, with all the conveniences of home.
Note: During December, 2023 and most of January, 2024, the VRBO ad was inadvertently inactive, thus the unusual number of summer weeks still available.
Please note there is a fully refundable property charge of $500 providing there is no damage or additional cleaning charges are levied when a guest fails to honor house rules. Examples of possible reasons for increased cleaning fees are: time required to wash/dry linens far exceeding what a family of 8, or less, are expected to use; cleaning up grassy areas of animal waste or massive amounts of accumulated dog hair inside; bags of trash requiring a trip to the dump; or tackiness of some who throw garbage and/or cigarette butts on the ground around the yard and fire pit! Of course smoking inside the house would necessitate specialized cleaning, luckily I haven't experienced that so I'm unable to estimate a cost. Sorry to sound so negative but bad experiences with 2 groups who were not as they described themselves, made for some tense times trying to rectify issues from 1600 miles away. Prior and since the 2 problematic groups, I have never had a time when it was necessary to withhold deposit $, nor do I feel the need to currently charge a pet deposit fee, as all but a very few have been very respectful.
There is now a $99.80 rental tax which is required by Lake George of Warren County, New York. It is an Occupancy Tax of 4% of the weekly rental rate, levied on private home rentals and hotels. This $99.80 fee is shown under Custom/Property fees and is based on the $2310 weekly rate plus cleaning fee.
Discounts for repeat visitors!: As a relative 'newbie' at sharing my home, I have been extremely pleased and grateful to the families I have gotten to know (via email) through the before, during, and after rental process. As a result, I welcome them to re-visit at a discount!
I also will gladly accept their recommendations for any family or friends wanting to stay at my house, as they have proven themselves to be reliable, considerate, and extremely kind in their remarks and reactions.
Once we receive each others emails and/or phone #'s, feel free to call with any questions. Although I will provide lots of house & information about the area before you arrive, if you have specific needs I'll definitely try to locate that information for you.
In summary, the house is designed with families in mind. Multi-generational family groups are especially fun to host & house is NOT designed, nor intended, as a party house!!
Hard fast rules are: no cats; no smoking inside house due to all the interior wood; change over day is Saturday; trash & recycle large containers must be placed near the road on Sunday evening; more than 1 dog can be considered depending on age, breed, weight, etc.
The freebies include: free fire wood for the firepit; no fee to launch kayaks, canoes, etc from the river bank; and fish for hours @ no charge! We've not tried this, but plenty of wooded property could probably provide you free bait too! And based upon many reviews, the best freebie is the covered deck area for its peacefulness & calming views of natural beauty.
