Waterfront Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake, ideal setting year-round

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Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Gas Fireplace.

Kitchen includes Keurig and drip coffee machines and dishwasher

One of our canoes near our beach on Lake Colby

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Saranac Lake, NY

Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station3 min drive
The Waterhole3 min drive
Lake Flower5 min drive
Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Bear cabin has 2 Queen bedrooms a full bathroom and a Queen sleeper sofa in the living room. This cabin can accommodate 4 adults and 2 children maximum. The sleeper sofa can accommodate less than 120 pounds for sleeping purposes. Please do not book this cabin if your group exceeds our capacity.

Bear's fully stocked kitchen includes spices, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, a crock pot, microwave, tea pot, toaster, blender, gas stove, an ice maker in the freezer and a dishwasher as well drip coffee and Keurig coffee machines. The dining area seats 6. Towels and linens are provided.

Bear cabin is heated by a gas fireplace and also has ductless air conditioning and heat. Bear cabin has a Smart TV and all of the comforts and amenities of home provided in Adirondack decor.

Bear cabin is directly on Lake Colby and has its own charcoal grill, picnic table and Fire pit outside. Each of the 4 cabins on the property are approximately 25 feet from the next with trees separating them. Guests can enjoy our private beach and dock and use any of our seven boats to partake in fishing or just enjoy the beautiful lake.

This cabin is a two minute walk to the public beach and a one minute drive to the public boat launch.
Mt. Pisgah is a 2 minute drive where one can ski, snowboard and tube.
Whiteface is a 45 minute drive.
Titus mountain is a 45 minute drive.

During boating season, guests can enjoy our private beach and dock and use any of our 9 boats: 2 row boats, 3 canoes, 3 full size kayaks and a child size kayak. Lake Colby is known for it's excellent fishing of : rainbow and brown trout, salmon, largemouth and smallmouth bass. Maximum 10 hp motors can be used on this lake. Boating is available on our property between May1st and October 31st unless water temperatures are unsafe.

Lake Colby is part of the greater Saranac Lake Community which offers many tourist attractions, including hiking, snow skiing, zip lines, golf and amazing food. This cabin is also a two minute walk to the public beach and a one minute drive to the boat launch.

The Village of Saranac Lake boasts wonderful Eateries, Pubs and Coffee Shops. Colby Cabins are a 2 minute drive from Mt. Pisgah where the whole family can enjoy downhill skiing, tubing and snow boarding on lit trails. Saranac Lake is surrounded by some of the most scenic hiking trails on the East Coast.

Let us know if you wish to book one, two or three or four cabins. Check-in and Check-out are not allowed on Saturdays from the third week of June to the first week of September.

The internet speed is 300 mbs download, 20 mbs upload.

Cameras are used outside the property for security purposes. There are no cameras inside the premises.

Property manager

Huda T Scheidelman

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Only if all 4 cabins are rented by the same group

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

We need to approve the breed of dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bear Cabin can fit 4 adults and 2 children.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saranac Lake

Located in Saranac Lake, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Pisgah Ski Area and Dewey Mountain Recreation Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Olympic Center or Olympic Jumping Complex.

Saranac Lake, NY

What's nearby

Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 3 min drive
The Waterhole - 3 min drive
Mount Pisgah Ski Area - 5 min drive
Bartok Cabin - 5 min drive
Lake Flower - 5 min drive

Getting around

Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 6 min drive
Dunkin' - 6 min drive
Donnelly's Ice Cream - 6 min drive
Nori s, Good Food Naturally - 3 min drive
Campfire Adirondack Grill + Bar - 3 min drive

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tuck V.

20 Apr 2024

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

Nice getaway

Very comfortable, cozy cabin. Nicely decorated and furnished. Loons were plentiful as were the osprey.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

10 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Cabin

We enjoyed our time in the Adirondacksand the cabin helped to make it special.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W., Princeton, NJ

19 Sept 2023

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

Great Bear Cabin!

We loved the Bear Cabin and the extensive bear theming that made it feel special. Great location within longer walking distance to the town. Was easy to get the available boats on the water and great lake views!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Brock M.

11 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting on Lake Colby

We generally were happy with our stay at bear cabin. The owner was very responsive to any and all items that came up. General cleanliness was a bit low in our opinion, but given the setting and beautiful lake view from the picture window we were able to overlook that. We did need to cut our visit short for personal reasons, but would rent at the location again. Proximity to the lake cannot be beat/ boats available to use and an abundance of fish to keep the kids and well myself busy even with sub par weather. The local community was great offering advice on tackle and things to do. Seems like the town of saranac is going through some improvements, lots of construction making parking difficult, but the addition of a rail trail will make this an even better location to visit in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Sean T.

23 Sept 2022

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

MIXED EMOTIONS

Owners very responsive. Views were fantastic. Kitchen is well stocked. Can't get much closer to the water. Had an issue with the fireplace and the owners responded immediately. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Huda T Scheidelman

My husband and I live in the Hudson Valley, but our favorite place to relax and recreate is the Adirondacks. Our caretaker is up the road and you will be provided his cell number. We are also a phone call or text away.

During COVID-19 our staff are taking extra precautions to disinfect surfaces. We have Covid Checkout guidelines posted in each cabin.

We provide fresh towels and linens and in the summer months, beach towels and life jackets for guests. In warm weather months, guests can choose from two row boats, two canoes and 3 kayaks which are kept at our private beach.

This cabin is a two minute walk to the public beach and a one minute drive to the public boat launch. We do not allow check-in or check-out on Saturdays from the third week of June to the first week of September.
Let us know if you wish to book more than one cabin. We have 3 other cabins: Bear (2 bed one bath), Fish (one bed, one bath) and Loon (one bed, one bath) available for one large group to enjoy. All 4 cabins would sleep 18 people.

We do not allow check-in or check-out on Saturdays from the third week of June to the first week of September.

Why they chose this property

These cabins are on a beautiful lake where one can enjoy swimming or use of any of our 7 boats. A short drive away are excellent golf courses, some of the best hiking on the East Coast and great down hill skiing and snow boarding. Our cabins are insulated and heated year round and renters will enjoy the serenity of Lake Colby and the wonderful village of Saranac Lake any month of the year.

What makes this property unique

Our cabins are furnished and decorated with the history of the Adirondacks in mind, but with all of the comforts you would enjoy in your own home: AC, WIFI and Smart TV's. Enjoy fresh coffee on Lake Colby in the morning and a beer at the fire pit lakeside at sunset.