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

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and fireplace

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Kitchen includes Keurig and drip coffee machines and dishwasher
Bear Living Room with full size sleeper sofa, smart TV and gas fireplace.
Dining Area over Lake Colby
One of our canoes near our beach on Lake Colby
Queen Bedroom with full closet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Saranac Lake, NY
  • Place, Adirondack Health
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Flower
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

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

Bear cabin is directly on Lake Colby and has its own charcoal grill, picnic table and Fire pit with Adirondack chairs 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.

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. Fresh 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.

This cabin is a 2-minute walk to the public beach and a 1-minute drive to the public boat launch.
This cabin is a 4-minute drive to downtown Saranac Lake
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. 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, three, or four cabins. We book all 4 cabins together from the third week of June through the last week of August with check-in and check-out on Saturdays.

Internet speed is 400 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload.

We welcome dogs less than 80 lbs. We have a pet fee of $100. Pets must be cleaned up after returning from outside and crated if left alone in the cabin. Kindly share the breed with us when booking.

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Only if all 4 cabins are rented by the same group
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
We need to approve the breed of dog.
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
Note from host: only if all 4 cabins are rented by the same group
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. Adirondack Carousel and Boots and Birdies are also worth visiting.
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Saranac Lake, NY

What's nearby

  • Adirondack Health - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Waterhole - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bartok Cabin - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lake Flower - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bitters & Bones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nori's, Good Food Naturally - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Market - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake, ideal setting year-round pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake, ideal setting year-round?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake, ideal setting year-round?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Bear Cabin on Lake Colby in Saranac Lake, ideal setting year-round located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Adirondack Health, Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and Adirondack Carousel. Adirondack Artists Guild and The Waterhole are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Huda T Scheidelman

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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.

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English

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