Lonesome Pond Lodge - Ideal Lakeside Retreat - Franklin County

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Saranac Lake, NY

Bartok Cabin6 min drive
Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station8 min drive
Lake Flower9 min drive
Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Downstairs Bathroom with Tub

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom en-suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Lonesome Pond Lodge - Ideal Lakeside Retreat

Perfectly situated on Kiwassa Lake, Lonesome Pond Lodge is a newly renovated lakeside cottage, just minutes away from the best of the Adirondacks. This 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom, two-story lakeside cottage is seamlessly connected to the outdoors with a large balcony on the second floor, a screened-in porch off the first floor family room, a dock and boathouse, and a firepit. Enjoy our canoe, kayak, paddleboard, and fishing gear.
Currently renovating Spring 2021, this is our first season as owners.

We're renovating this Spring so we'll soon have more pictures. Our two-story house sits at the perfect spot on Kiwassa Lake. Downstairs is a family room, three bedrooms (two twins; two twins; and a queen), a full bathroom with a bathtub, and a screened-in porch with a sitting area and a daybed with two twin mattresses if you'd like to try sleeping on the porch.

On the second floor is a light-filled south facing living room and dining room opening up to a large deck. Also on this level is the kitchen and the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with a shower, not a bathtub).

Lakeside, you'll find Adirondack chairs surrounding a large firepit, a dock and boathouse, stocked with fishing gear, life vests, a kayak, canoe, and paddleboard. Bring your own boat, or rent one in town. In addition to the private boat house, there's a (shared) boat launch nearby.

The entry into the lake is a sandy shore with crystal clear waters and sandy bottom (no algae, weeds, lillies, rocks etc).

2.2 miles to the town of Saranac Lake
11 miles to the town of Lake Placid
21 miles to Whiteface

Dogs are welcome, VRBO will add $100 fee to your booking. Please just be sure pick up all poop from outside.

Property manager

Leo Raphaely

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Saranac Lake

Located in Saranac Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bartok Cabin and Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center and Mount Pisgah Ski Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Olympic Center or Olympic Jumping Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Saranac Lake, NY

What's nearby

Bartok Cabin - 6 min drive
The Waterhole - 7 min drive
Adirondack Carousel - 7 min drive
Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 8 min drive
Lake Flower - 9 min drive

Getting around

Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 11 min drive
Donnelly's Ice Cream - 15 min drive
Nori s, Good Food Naturally - 8 min drive
Campfire Adirondack Grill + Bar - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lonesome Pond Lodge - Ideal Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lonesome Pond Lodge - Ideal Lakeside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lonesome Pond Lodge - Ideal Lakeside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lonesome Pond Lodge - Ideal Lakeside Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Adirondack Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bartok Cabin and The Waterhole. Adirondack Artists Guild and Saranac Laboratory Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Remi R.

14 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful Spot to watch an Eclipse

The house was fantastic - accommodations were comfortable and spacious. The view of the lake is beautiful. We were able to watch the Eclipse of 2024 in a beautiful setting. We would love to return for a trip when the weather is warmer to take advantage of the kayak, stand up paddle boards etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

renee b., NYC

7 Sept 2023

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

Feels Remote but only 5 minutes to town

Just delightful. Extended family gathering ages 25-80. The beautiful setting and view from the upper deck kept the less mobile happy at the house while others hiked, paddled, and cycled. Thoughtfully equipped and supplied house. Lovely back yard with a fire pit. Screened-in back porch on lower level is the perfect place to escape with a book while others gather in the main space upstairs. (Nice view from downstairs too.) We were 8 people for half the week and did not feel crowded. (Shared the bathroom off the upstairs master bath. ) Would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arielle M.

18 June 2023

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

Wonderful family stay

We loved our stay here. There was plenty of room and a variety of things for all of us to do. Gorgeous views and very well stocked with everything we could have needed. The kids were asking to come back for a longer stay before we even left.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ariana P.

8 June 2023

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

May Stay

Property is gorgeous. Outdoor setup and lake are gorgeous. Boathouse had everything. Bedrooms were not as clean as expected. Sheets didn’t seem to have been washed and smelled like people. The bedrooms were dusty and there were some dead insects on the floor when we arrived, but the bathrooms were very clean so the cleanliness was not consistent throughout. There was animal hair in some of the blankets which some people might be okay with but as someone with allergies, I would prefer that there not be. The outdoor/daybed furniture on the screened in porch was dirty so we didn’t sit on it. Ultimately, if it were cleaner, it would’ve been perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael j.

28 Nov 2022

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

Great location - fantastic views - comfortable house

We stayed for a week over Thanksgiving and enjoyed it very much. The house is very comfortable. The neighborhood is not isolated but very quiet. Short trip into Saranac Lake. The house had everything needed to cook simple meals to Thanksgiving dinner.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Leo Raphaely

We are experienced hosts on this and other vacation sites with several highly reviewed vacation properties. We spend our time in the Hudson Valley, Brooklyn, and the Adirondacks. We love to host and hope you enjoy this wonderful house in this spectacular setting.