Climber's Lodge - Surrounded by wilderness, Keene, ny - Keene

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Keene, NY

Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Area18 min drive
Olympic Center27 min drive
Mirror Lake30 min drive
Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Case room

2 Single Beds

Goodwin room

1 Queen Bed

Group room

+2

6 Single Beds

Loft area

1 Single Bed

Wiessner room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Group bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Group room bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Shared bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wiessner bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Climber's Lodge - Surrounded by wilderness, Keene, ny

About this space
The Climber's Lodge is a renovated barn from an 1800's homestead. It is located in a secluded mountain valley at the end of a well maintained road and is surrounded by miles and miles of state land. The building contains a kitchen, great room, several bedrooms, a huge fireplace (wood provided), indoor climbing wall, decks with grill and a secluded leanto/firepit area down by our stream. Intended for outdoor lovers, not partiers! Discounts for small groups/families. Absolutely no smokers nor pets! 12 people max!!!

The space
Our 70 plus acre property consists of woods and fields bordered by thousands of acres of wilderness. The well known Jackrabbit ski trail (25 miles long) starts 100 feet from our lodge's front door! The popular Barkeater rock climbing cliff is also a short hike from our Climber's Lodge. Very secluded yet only 5 minutes from village.

Guest access
Entire private lodge

Other things to note
We've lived here for over 30 years and know the area very, very well - thus we love helping guests plan the perfect hike, climb, cliff jumping swim or road trip through this amazing region. Outdoor lovers paradise! We discount rate for smaller groups/families - e-mail us for options. No partiers, smokers nor pets!

Property manager

Ed Palen

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Keene

Located in Keene, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Whiteface Mountain and Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mirror Lake and Adirondack Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Olympic Sports Complex or Olympic Jumping Complex. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.

Keene, NY

What's nearby

Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Area - 18 min drive
Olympic Sports Complex - 22 min drive
Olympic Jumping Complex - 24 min drive
Olympic Center - 27 min drive
Mirror Lake - 30 min drive

Getting around

Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

High Falls Gorge - 32 min drive
Big Slide Brewery & Public House - 24 min drive
Keene Valley Ausable Inn - 18 min drive
Cedar Run Cafe and Bakery - 11 min drive
Cloudspin Lounge - 32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Climber's Lodge - Surrounded by wilderness, Keene, ny pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Climber's Lodge - Surrounded by wilderness, Keene, ny?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Climber's Lodge - Surrounded by wilderness, Keene, ny?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Climber's Lodge - Surrounded by wilderness, Keene, ny located?

Situated in Keene, this ski holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Adirondack Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Rock and River Lodge. Dartbrook Rustic Goods and Keene Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

20 Oct 2023

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

Fall Family Getaway

Excellent experience! The Climbers Lodge was very clean, well stocked with kitchen tools and other supplies. 5 siblings and significant others stayed over a long weekend and it could nit have been better. The fireplace was our focal point for sure. We sat in front of the fireplace and had great talks and reminisced about our youth. The trail to the beaver pond was just perfect. The weather even cooperated for the most part. Each family member voted to stay here again. Ed and his wife are the best caretakers and were very responsive to questions. The great place to explore area in the fall.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Contance D.

19 July 2023

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

A Time to Reconnect

The setting of Climber’s Lodge is simply beautiful. From the comfortable common room, bedrooms, bathrooms, and well stocked kitchen to the outdoor porches and fire pit, we enjoyed nearly all of the features of this beautiful home. Ed and Theresa were welcoming and very helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

28 Dec 2022

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

Perfect

This is a beautiful cozy house with plenty of space. Great location, various activities. We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter I.

15 Aug 2022

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

Excellent location, excellent host!

We had an amazing time at this beautiful property. The host was friendly and attentive without being even slightly imposing. The location is beautiful, the house is well maintained and well organized. Will definitely be staying again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

26 July 2022

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

Peaceful surroundings

We stayed here with our family for the Ironman event in Lake Placid. This is about 14 miles from there, but doable. The home provided the basics for cooking for a family, as well as laundry facilities, which was crucial with 3 children! Bedroom and bathroom layout was perfect for us! Would recommend this to anyone needing to stay with family near Lake Placid!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ed Palen

We are a family of 4 (son and daughter) with both children now in college. We love the outdoors and the Adirondacks in particular. We've lived here for over 30 years and still marvel at the beauty of this area. We have 2 friendly black labs and continue to hike, climb, ski and paddle whenever possible!

Why they chose this property

Our property is truly surrounded by woods and fields, mountains and streams. We are at the end of the road with a hiking/skiing trail leaving our property that continues into the wilderness, through a mountain pass for many miles. Guests can hike, ski or climb without ever getting into their car!

What makes this property unique

Our place isn't for everyone - just those that love the outdoors and need to get away for a while. Of course the village of Keene is only a 5 minute drive and Lake Placid is only 20 minutes away for dinners and perhaps a movie...