Cozy relaxing cabin on Otter Lake

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 796 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

Explore the area

Forestport, NY

Calypso's Cove17 min drive
Fulton Chain Craft Brewery17 min drive
Enchanted Forest Water Safari17 min drive
Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

KIds room

2 Single Beds

Master bed

1 Double Bed

Side room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Charming cabin on Otter Lake in the Adirondacks - lots of natural wood. 15 minutes from Old Forge and Water Safari. Fire pit and wood stove (wood provided). Boathouse has 4 kayaks, fishing poles, and swim accessories you may use. The ducks are friendly, as well as the people. Come catch a breeze and relaxing lake view from the wonderful porch! Wifi and Roku TV available too.
The house was built in 1906 and has been upgraded over the years. It is slanted and rickety but has lots of character. New roof 2022. Foundation, garage, and boathouse repair 2021. Electric modernization 2019. Internet installation 2018. Full bath and dining room added in the 70s. Still no house insulation - it's a summer cabin. The wood stove helps on chilly nights.

Property manager

Tim Arrowsmith

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Only parking for 4 cars - including the grass.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No picky people. If seeing bugs, small wildlife, pine needles or duck droppings bothers you, this isn't the place for you.

No drunk jerks. If you are just looking for a place to be rowdy and drink all weekend, pick a different place. This is a place to be quiet.and relax.

Be considerate of our stuff and don't steal or damage anything. This includes food that is not condiments. You can trade food w/permission/emergency

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

Note from host: Only parking for 4 cars - including the grass.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Forestport

Located in Forestport, this cottage is on the waterfront. Adirondack Park and Otter Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Calypso's Cove. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Forestport, NY

What's nearby

Moose River - 2 min drive
View - 16 min drive
Calypso's Cove - 17 min drive
Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 17 min drive
Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 17 min drive

Getting around

Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

White Lake Inn - 6 min drive
Otter Lake Station - 10 min walk
Seasons Cafe - 8 min drive
Stumble Inn - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy relaxing cabin on Otter Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy relaxing cabin on Otter Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy relaxing cabin on Otter Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy relaxing cabin on Otter Lake located?

This family-friendly Forestport cottage is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Adirondack Park and Otter Lake. Moose River and Long Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Larry D.

19 June 2023

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

Great stay for Father’s Day!

We can up for our annual enchanted forest water Safari trip for Father’s Day weekend and decided to look for a cabin on a lake rather than stay in old forge at a hotel. This was the perfect spot! Rustic, cozy, and good sized for our family of five. The kayaks and dock were a hit for being on the lake. We were able to have fires and make S’mores. The wood stove and space heater made the nights and mornings comfortable. Would definitely like to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Donald T.

20 Oct 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Horrible stay

Location and scenery are beautiful. The cabin on the the other hand, what a nightmare! It has that rustic cabin in the woods look which i liked. The problem was we froze! The place has no insulation in the walls which was not mentioned in the listing. The owner told us this a few days before our stay which was too late to cancel. He said there was a wood burner so we would be ok. Ha! There is no blower on the wood burner so unless you are within 3 feet of it, it was pretty much useless. Was supposed to be and intimate weekend getaway but instead of taking clothes off we had to put on layers! The other issue which is also a safety concern is the bathrooms. The smell is unbearable!!!! I can only describe it as the smell of a completely full outhouse thats been sitting the sun for months. Could barely stay in there long enough to use the toilet wothout getting sick to my stomach let alone even attempt to take a shower. Being a contractor, I did some looking around and noticed there are no traps on the drain pipes allowing toxic gases and smells to come up from whatever septic system it has, if any. We rented the place for only a weekend (Friday afternoon through sunday). We basically drove around the area most of the time just so we could be somewhere warm. As soon as we got out of bed on Sunday morning, around 630am, we packed up and left cutting out trip short. Between owning a couple businesses and having children my fiance and I dont have much extra time to get away alone together. We had been really looking forward to this trip for months but it was completely ruined! Gonna attempt to get a refund.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Z.

3 Aug 2022

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

Cozy rustic camp

This property was perfect for our family. The kids enjoyed jumping off the dock and swimming all week. We took the kayaks out daily and the waterfront was comfortable for reading and relaxing. We used the fire pit almost every night and had meals on the screened in porch. We hope to return in future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

20 July 2022

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

Peaceful Stay

Beautiful lakefront property- everything you need is here. Kayaked the lake together and built a few campfires. Our son loved feeding the ducks that go to and from the lake through the property and on our last morning we sat on the dock and watched a loon family hunting to feed their chick. The screened in porch is perfect for watching the lake at night and playing games while staying away from the mosquitos. Kitchen was well stocked and there were instructions left for anything you may have questions about.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

bernadette t., syracuse,ny

18 July 2022

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

Cozy cottage

Renting the property was easy and laid back..contact with owners very pleasant...there were a few things that I found odd,like personal hygiene things left in the tub that belonged to someone else some food items left in the fridge, like1/4 container of oj, was odd..but no deal breakers..we love the house..we felt very at home and enjoyed ourselves..lots of good perks for our family who love the adirondacks

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tim Arrowsmith

We live in Rochester NY and have owned the cabin since 2017. We enjoy sharing our cabin with respectful guests. We would love it if you had a great time and told your friends about it.

Why they chose this property

We love the lake view and the perfect balance of being away in the mountains but also right off the highway, being far from Walmart but also fairly close to town. We like it being rustic but also filled with modern conveniences.