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Starboard Point is a singualrly exquisite,ACCESSED BY BOAT ONLY vacation retreat

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View from the point
Beach
Exterior
Exterior
Lake

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Saranac Lake, NY
  • Place, Lake Flower
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bartok Cabin
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Starboard Point is a singualrly exquisite,ACCESSED BY BOAT ONLY vacation retreat

Occupying one acre at the tip of the peninsula ,this wooded wonderland feels like your own island, jutting out with inspirational views in all directions. The south porch, 20’ from waters edge, offers close up viewing of the various water craft traveling to and from the lower locks of the Saranac River. The windowed north porch overlooking the marsh ,alive with birds and wildlife, provides guests with solitude privacy.
Recently renovated, Starboard Point offers modern amenities, while preserving old camp enchantment. Efforts have been made to create an environment for both a place of retreat and work. A Working fireplace and Wi-Fi through dish TV are two of the amenities offered. The kitchen is effectually equipped for the making of a home cooked meal or an outdoor grill night.
Guests have the entire camp and property to themselves. Activities are practically unlimited; Birding, hiking, boating, fishing, artistic rendering – and the peaceful reveries. Come prepared to have the vacation you have always wanted. Guests have access to a rowboat and kayaks for their use at the camp.
A boat is required to access the camp, you can bring your own or rent from one of our local marinas.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Saranac Lake

Located in Saranac Lake, this cabin is on the waterfront. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Lake Placid Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and Boots and Birdies. Adirondack Carousel and Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Saranac Lake, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Flower - 14 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Bartok Cabin - 15 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Adirondack Carousel - 16 min drive - 8.9 km
  • The Waterhole - 16 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 17 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪A-1 Buffet & Sushi - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Campfire Adirondack Grill + Bar - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪Bitters & Bones - ‬75 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starboard Point is a singualrly exquisite,ACCESSED BY BOAT ONLY vacation retreat pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Starboard Point is a singualrly exquisite,ACCESSED BY BOAT ONLY vacation retreat?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starboard Point is a singualrly exquisite,ACCESSED BY BOAT ONLY vacation retreat on 13 Apr 2026 start from AU$545, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Starboard Point is a singualrly exquisite,ACCESSED BY BOAT ONLY vacation retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starboard Point is a singualrly exquisite,ACCESSED BY BOAT ONLY vacation retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starboard Point is a singualrly exquisite,ACCESSED BY BOAT ONLY vacation retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 16 miles (25 km) of Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station, Jackrabbit Trail and Lake Placid Club Golf Courses. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Adirondack Equine Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Amazing place!

We’ve visited two summers in a row and hope to do many more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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Great Trip as always

We love this place and have been coming back year after year.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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Love this place!

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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What a beautiful property! The owner was spectacular! Everything you could possibly need was there!

Highly recommend! Beautiful, we maintained! The owner was spectacular! Great for a family!❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomas E.

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

Lovely Spot

Perfect location for birding and paddling the Saranac River. Ideal for boat or paddle oriented guests. We enjoyed birding, fishing and watching the boats drive back and forth to the locks. Beautiful location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike f.

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Third time as good as the last two

Rustic but comfortable. We love this little piece of Adirondack heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike f.

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4th year in a row

As always a great time
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Amazing Place

Arriving by water was an awesome adventure. The cabins are in a beautiful spot and were exactly what we were looking for: private, quiet, easy access to town and the Saranac chain. Man, did we have fun all week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james e.

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

The best rental cabin we’ve had in 20 years

Great location, excellent amenities & a cozy atmosphere, all come together at Starboard Point. If you’re into life on the lake, you won’t be disappointed here. My family enjoyed our time spent here, even though it rained a little, almost every day. Our dogs had a blast as well! Thank you for sharing this place with all of us! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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Oseetah Cabin

What an amazing place! Plenty to do for the kids and adults.. fishing, kayaking and sitting around the fire pit every night. Rented a boat from one of the Marinas so we could explore Oseetah, head up to Lake Flower and visit the Town of Saranac. This is the place to hit the reset button. We did not want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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Wonderful Lakeside Cabin

The cabin is cozy, relaxing & beautiful. The views from the inside and around the cabin of the Adirondack mountains are gorgeous. I loved taking out the kayaks on the water and watching the sun set. I can't say enough good things about Shelly. She was incredibly accommodating and a joy to talk to. She is very knowledgeable about the area and has good recommendations of things to do. I highly recommend staying here and I know that I'll be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

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Starboard Point

What a beautiful property! The sleeping cabin was renovated with pine and it was very cozy. The property had two fire pits available with beautiful views. The dogs loved chasing each other and barking at the boats. We had a minor issue that Kevin was able to help us with right away. Thank you! Overall, it was a spectacular place to spend a vacation to get away from everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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Amazing Getaway

We just returned from a week at Starboard Point and loved it so much. Shelly was great to work with and her property made for a special experience that we will remember for a lifetime. We enjoyed boating, kayaking, exploring, fishing, cookouts, and the firepit. The cabins were comfortable and had many amenities not typical of a camp (e.g., washer and dryer, full and mini fridge, appliances, heater, wifi, cable tv, etc.). We didn't need anything additional and the property is lovingly maintained. We sure hope to be back and highly recommend. Thanks Shelly (and Kevin)!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Relaxing lakeside cabin

This is a wonderful spot in the Saranac Lake chain. The property is waterfront on a point with beautiful wrap around lake views and is perfect for a laid back lakeside camp retreat. The main cabin is a lovely older quintessential Adirondack camp building with an updated, well appointed kitchen and the second building is newer with a bedroom and modern bathroom. The beds are comfy. There's WiFi and TV (but who needs TV here?). The outdoor areas are great: screened porch, big deck (we loved the retro deck chairs), and 2 areas both with picnic tables and fire pits (the one on the point--what a view!). Shelly is a great hostess--friendly, quickly responsive, available but leaves you to your privacy. We had a great week here.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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Norman's Happy Spot & our's too!

This is our third visit to Starboard Point. We return because it has become our family tradition and it is idilic. Our children (19 & 17) love having a boat to go on adventures or going to town to get ice cream. Our son loves having his own cabin (where the bathroom is located) and we stay with our daughter in the main house (where the kitchen and living room are located). There is so much to do, exploring the lakes through the locks, fishing, enjoying time together at the fire pits, etc. However Norman, our six year old Lab is the happiest of all our Clan. In and out of the lake, fetching for hours on end a tennis ball, and waking up with mom (me) to watch the sunrise each morning. When he realizes we are going to Shelly's Starboard Point his excitement is literally uncontrollable -- he is so happy! It is "glamping" but looking at the remarkable nighttime galaxy, sitting by the fires, and having quality time with the family is heaven on earth is absolutely worth it! Starboard Point is a traditional Adorondack camp and I can't wait to get back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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10 days still felt short.

Starboard point exceeded our expectations without a doubt. It was so cool to have everything we could need on hand especially since it's boat in only. The back cabin with the bedroom and bathroom was simply beautiful! I particularly loved having a boathouse to keep the boat and contents dry and batteries charged. The washer / dryer saved us from overpacking clothes as well. The grounds of the cabin are well cared for, the flowers beautiful & seeing all the boats cruise by to and from the lower lock was fun. We meet the owner Shelly and could not have asked for a better host. Lastly we had five lakes to explore. Since we are avid anglers that was awesome. Small & Largemouth bass. Pike, Perch and panfish all came to the boat. The fishing was great. I would recommend Starboard Point for explorers, lovers of nature and certainly those who love to fish. The Adirondacks never fail to amaze us. Thanks Shelly.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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Beautiful Spot

This is an absolutely beautiful location and a charming property. My family loved kayaking through the lock, fishing the great bass spot off the dock, and playing cards by the fire. The wifi worked well enough for work zooms where necessary. Shelly was a wonderful and accommodating host and we hope to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike f.

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July vacation

Second year in a row at this outstanding location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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Family vacation

Shelly's spot is a little slice of heaven. There are other homes across the water but in general, it is a quiet spot. All the boxes of an awesome Adirondack vacation were checked - good hikes, kayaking, extra sleep, beautiful weather, board games, and good food. Shelly's kitchen is well stocked with everything you need if you feel like cooking. We enjoyed the french press every morning. Kayaking right around the corner included sightings of a bald eagle, beavers, great blue herons, and red-winged blackbirds. Listened to the loons at night while we made smores around the campfire.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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Quintessential ADK Vacation

My family had a great time touring the area using Shelly’s cabin as our base. Three fantastic hikes (St. Regis Mountain, Ampersand Mountain and Jack Rabbit Ski Trail to Mirror Lake and back), kayaking from the cabin to Kiwassa Lake where we ate lunch on the shore, and a really fun ride from the cabin through the lock to Second and First Ponds then to Lower Saranac Lake for an hour of cruising in a motor boat we rented. The cabin is well appointed and maintained; comfortable beds, great shower, kitchen fully stocked with everything needed for cooking, and a great fire place. Our favorite place was the deck overlooking the river leading up to the lock. Spectacular view of the wet lands across the river. And a slight misadventure of running out of gas in the motor boat (a land lubber’s mistake for sure) turned into an opportunity to meet Shelly’s friend Kevin, who helped us get fuel back in the tank so we could continue on our way. Over all a great time and we will return sometime in the future. Shelly is a great host and very responsive. Thanks Shelly!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene N.

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Views in all directions

This is a special place connecting gorgeous waterways. Wonderful if you like quiet, peaceful birdwatching, lovely perches and feeling like you are on an island. Actually, you're actually near friendly neighbors, the lockmaster and plenty of boaters near the picnic table and fire pit but if you want, the property allows for total privacy and escape. Our family could unwind, the kids played on rocks, hiked and floated -- we tried every boat! Shelly has tastefully decorated and the kitchen is well equipped. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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Most Enchanting Place on Earth

hat a crazy year for sure!!! Been going to ADK for years. Ironman triathlete, aspiriing 46er and nature lover, through all the years, this is THE SPOT!!! Starboard Point is one of the most beautiful spots Ive seen in these mountains. With a view of Whiteface and access only by water, it was our private little haven!!! Awesome owner, Shelley, and fabulpus friends across the river, made this stay one of the most memorable. No people, no cars and the mountains - perfect. Eagles, hummingbirds and beavers, minks, blue herrons - spectating paradise. You must visit!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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Beautiful location

Peaceful get away to a beautiful location. My son and nephew loved the fishing and campfires, my husband and I loved the kayaking and hiking and our dog loved exploring the peninsula. The property is well maintained and offers everything that you need including kayaks, boat dock, fire pit, grill and beautiful deck to relax on. It is boat access only, which adds a layer of complexity but we were able to rent a boat very near by. Had I been alone I would have wanted the offered escort to the property but my husband is very good with navigating so we did not have a problem. Pictures and description are very accurate. Would recommend if you are looking for a secluded get away in a very natural setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Q.

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Beautiful getaway

The pictures do not do this property justice. The back cottage has recently been renovated with a very comfortable bathroom and bedroom. The charming front cottage has a fully appointed kitchen with everything you could want. We spent the days cruising the lakes and just marveling at the beauty of it all. I can’t recommend the property or the neighborhood enough. My only regret is that I did not bring binoculars as recommended. The bird watching is amazing. Thank You Shelly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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Relaxing Respite

Great property for our family of 4--space worked perfectly. Well equipped kitchen and grill allowed for making meals throughout our stay. Kayaks provided hours of fun and fishing for our boys. Great deck on front overlooking the water was a favorite place to enjoy morning coffee or play a game. Beautiful views of water and nature abound. Close proximity to channel and locks allowed for convenient boat access to area lakes(our pontoon boat rental was money well spent.) Owner, Shelly, was very accommodating and quick to respond to questions before and during our stay. We enjoyed the area so much we extended our stay another night and Shelly helped make that happen for us. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a relaxing time away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Shelly Hough

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What makes this property unique

This property is exceptional. Sitting on the waters edge you are surrounded by water on three sides, the fourth being a magnificent rock ledge. There is a view from every window, every spot. You feel like you're on your own private island.

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