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Whiteface Retreat on West Branch Ausable River. See Whiteface Mtn from our deck

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Shared open spaces to deck with views of Whiteface Mtn and AuSable River.
Exterior
Private kitchen
Nice size Hot Springs Tub with views and sounds of AuSable River
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NY
  • Place, Ausable River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whiteface Mountain
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirror Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Whiteface Retreat on West Branch Ausable River. See Whiteface Mtn from our deck


River House is a riverfront home on the West Branch of the Ausable River with 100 feet of private frontage, located just 3 miles from Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, NY.

Enjoy mountain views from the deck, relax in the private hot tub, or gather around the fire pit after a day of skiing, hiking, or biking. Inside, the home offers comfortable living spaces, a well-equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals, and two steam showers—ideal for unwinding after outdoor adventures.

With easy access to Whiteface Mountain, Lake Placid, mountain biking trails, fishing, swimming holes, and year-round Adirondack recreation, River House is a comfortable and convenient home base for a getaway. There’s a switch back trail down to the AuSable River. If you know how to river fish or want to learn. There a couple of fly fishing guides nearby. Set up a lesson. It’s fun.

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About the area

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a river. Historic Jay Covered Bridge and Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whiteface Mountain and River Stone Wellness. Santa's Workshop and Tahawus Cultural Center are also worth visiting.
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Wilmington, NY

What's nearby

  • Ausable River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa's Workshop - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • High Falls Gorge - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Mirror Lake - 18 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cloudspin Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Growlers Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fan House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Legends - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Up a Creek - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stayed here over Christmas break. The house exceeded our expectations. We found it to be comfortable, well equipped and spacious. We look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
Thank you Nate. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay here in the Adirondacks. We hope you will stay again. Happy and Healthy 2026.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Lovely get away

Super nice house. Was perfect for what we wanted and needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

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

Trip to the Lake Placid area

The house is located on a beautiful, wooded property in Wilmington, NY right a branch of the Ausable River. We had a wonderful time exploring the area and relaxing in the home. The owners were very gracious hosts. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Xmas Vacation

Friendly and supportive hosts. No issues everything was as excellent!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

A+

Our family had a wonderful time during our stay the week of iron man. We were able too root on the cyclisists during the day of the race! The house is beautiful. Back deck is perfect for grilling family dinner and enjoying the hot tub. We all enjoyed making smores in the fire pit, especially the kids. Perfect ADK location during any time of the year! Hosts do a phenomenal job making you feel welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rick the host was super responsive, house was clean and location great for an easy drive to Whiteface. The hot tub was perfect after a day of shredding fresh pow.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Perfect Getaway

This home was so comfortable and beautifully situated within the High Peaks region to allow for access to skiing, Lake Placid, and a myriad of hiking and winter opportunities. Anne and Rick were amazing and responsive hosts. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Better than expected!

Our family of six had a wonderful stay at this property. The house is beautiful, nicely furnished, incredibly clean, and the layout is perfect for a family. Highlights include the great room (living, dining and kitchen) with large windows into pines and the Ausable river. The kitchen had top of the line appliances and was fully stocked for cooking and baking, or even just making coffee. The main bedroom is off the great room, also with large windows facing pines and the river, with an en-suite bathroom that includes a steam shower and deep soaking tub. There is a large porch off the great room and master suite with a large and clean hot tub, seating, and a gas grill. Downstairs is another family room with projector screen TV (great for family movie night) two bedrooms used by our kids, a full bath (also with steam shower), and a gym with weights, treadmill and recumbent bike. It was a great location for day trips to Whiteface, hiking (we climbed Big Slide), nearby lakes and streams, and bike trails. We would be happy to stay here again.
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