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Beautiful Lakeside Retreat on the Great Sacandaga Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
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Living area
Lobby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12318.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Great Sacandaga Lake
  • Place, Adirondack Animal Land
  • Place, Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • Airport, Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd bedroom upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Adirondack bedroom downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Cottage

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Fort

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

4 Double Beds

Nautical bedroom downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Primary bedroom upstairs

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

guest bathroom upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Lakeside Retreat on the Great Sacandaga Lake

Ideal for families looking for a relaxing place to create new memories. This 'Sacandaga Sanctuary' is a beautiful, peaceful place to unwind, connect with nature and have a lot of fun!

Direct Lakeside, Private Sandy Beach, 52' Dock (newly extended spring 2026), Mooring, Gradual Grade with Unbeatable View! Bring your own boat or rent one.

Located in Mayfield, on the south-west end of the lake, close to marinas and launch sites. Close to boat-in restaurants on the lake.

Available on a 3-night basis off-season (typically between $1250-$1350/night) OR on a monthly basis as a Mid-Term monthly rental (6-7 months) ($10,500/month). End of June until beginning of September, available on a 7 night minimum basis (Saturday to Saturday) ($1550/night)

This is a pet friendly home. Please inquire whether your 'other family member(s)' of the furry, canine variety, meet the criteria. Two max and No additional pet fees.

New 2026: Early check in at 2:30 pm (check out at 10:00 am)

Description:

Plenty of space in this 3,431 SF home (12 people max.) to create lasting memories.

Gorgeous sunrises and lazy summer days, the lake is your playground for boating, tubing, kayaking, swimming, etc. (Kayaks, SUP, paddle boat available. We even have sunfish sailboats for those who can demonstrate competency). Floating swim platform in addition to the dock. Please inquire if interested in renting a pontoon boat. As summer progresses, lake levels recede and beach area becomes larger (sand and some stone). 8'x8' shaded platform to sit by the beach with a few steps for easy, safe access. Bonfire pit by shore for those magical evenings under the stars.

Beautiful stone patio with outdoor hot tub for 8, gas fire pit, sun beds, cocktail table, & Adirondack chairs.

Are you the adventurous type? Try sleeping outside under the canopy of stars on a warm summer night! (Easy to set up).

Never a dull moment with bar (lights up), poker table, dart board, tournament sized pool table, 100" projector and screen with HD movies... (Apple TV, Netflix, etc.), ping pong in garage. Sonos speakers. New for 2026, easy to set up volleyball / badminton net & birdies and lawn games, including corn hole. Spacious yard, partially fenced. New for 2026, additional fencing to help ensure your dog can explore more freely, while staying in the yard.

New large composite deck with extendable table for 10, large day bed, hanging pod chair and grill.

Sleeping options:

- Stay in the fully insulated and heated / cooled cottage with a short queen and twin sleeper sofa for a more private experience (no bathroom).
- Full size bed in tree fort. New in 2026: finished interior, wall to wall carpeting, solar generated lights and power for charging electronics (No bathroom & no A/C)
- Four queen beds in the house
- Custom built boat bed (1 person) made from an actual row boat
- 4 additional Full size comfortable memory foam mattresses paired with rollaway frames, if desired. Pls inquire.

Enough beds/floor mattresses for 12 people to have their own beds, some in shared spaces.

Fully stocked and turn-key. New toaster oven for 2026.

Environmentally conscientious owner with solar panels - stay cool in summer with A/C and warm in winter with wood stoves and electric heat (powered, in part, by the sun).

Clean, healthy (untreated, great tasting) well-water filtered with new high-end UV light system.

No extra charge for cleaning and dogs.

Plenty of hiking, biking, skiing, etc. close by.

Only 45 minute drive to world-renowned Saratoga Springs (spas, shopping and dining, etc.) and Equidistant to Canada, Boston, NYC.

Upon booking, guests will receive emails with House Rules, Manual, and Liability Waiver. Guests will have 3 day period of rescission, during which time they can receive a full refund. By keeping their booking beyond this 3 day period, guests are inherently agreeing to all terms. Please inquire about our cancellation and partial refund policy. It is not as stated on this platform. All guest 18 years or older, must sign our Liability Waiver.

House is not to be rented for the purpose of ‘partying’. Guests violating this rule may be charged their full security deposit, even when there’s no damage.

Should there be damage, and/or complaints filed by neighbors, you'll be charged up to $1,500. Claims in excess, would be handled separately.

Thank you and we look forward to hosting you!

Ahne Kristin & Tatjana Bjelica

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not safe for those under 2, please inquire
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Events

No events allowed
On a case by case basis - please inquire
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Case by case! please inquire!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only allowed outside, assuming butts cleaned up
Please read attached HOUSE RULES and contact me with any questions. When booking, you are automatically acknowledging acceptance of these rules.
9:00 pm outside noise curfew (town rule); 4 cars max (if more, pls inform). 12 people max.
Any rule violation will likely result in a loss of the $1500 security deposit. All guests must sign Liability Waiver upon arrival.

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
Note from host: on a case by case basis - please inquire
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

About the area

Mayfield

Located in Mayfield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Grandview Mini Golf and Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore LeVine Nature Preserve and Barkersville Trails. Adirondack Animal Land and Wildlife Sports and Education Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Mayfield, NY

What's nearby

  • Great Sacandaga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Adirondack Animal Land - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Nathan Littauer Hospital - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Grandview Mini Golf - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 53 min drive - 63.8 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Station - 24 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lakeside Retreat on the Great Sacandaga Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lakeside Retreat on the Great Sacandaga Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lakeside Retreat on the Great Sacandaga Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lakeside Retreat on the Great Sacandaga Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Great Sacandaga Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Adirondack Animal Land and Nathan Littauer Hospital. Wildlife Sports and Education Museum and Spring Creek Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Ahne Kristin Brown

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I'm thrilled to be sharing my home with wonderful people like you from all over the world! It's a very special place to me and it warms my heart to see others enjoy it as much as I do!

I started renting out my home through another platform in August 2017. I have more detailed reviews on that site that you could access for your reference. Please contact me for details. Looking forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

This property offers some special perks: Direct lake frontage with private beach, dock, mooring and swim platform, only steps away, at a gradual grade; Expansive views; Large yard for playing frisbee, volleyball, bat mitten, soccer. Use of non-motorized boats; Fishing; Large outdoor jacuzzi tub; cute cottage "doll house" perfect for kids (sleeps 2); Fire pit; Large stone patio and deck with plenty of seating; Southern exposure; Full-sized pool table and gaming table with bar, 100" screen & projector with Netflix and downloaded movies. Centrally located between Canada, Boston, NYC, Syracuse. Close to Saratoga Springs & Albany.

What makes this property unique

Summer can't be beat on- and around this lake! There's so much to do and if you're lucky, you might even spot our resident bald eagles. With several marinas located within 1 mile of my property, you have plenty options as it concerns boat rentals and lake-access gas stations.

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English, Norwegian