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ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid

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Bathroom
Property grounds
The house
Living room with 70" 4k TV
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Jay, NY
  • Place, Ausable River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whiteface Mountain
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirror Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid

The River House is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom chalet that sleeps 8, tucked away in the Ausable Acres in Jay, NY, right on the West Branch Ausable River. This cozy home is on a private, secluded lot, yet close to many of the Adirondack area attractions making it an ideal location to make your home base during your winter getaway in the Adirondacks.

The Ausable Acres community is located in Jay, NY and is not far from several popular local destinations. Whiteface Mountain, the “greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies” is a short drive away. Lake Placid isn’t much farther and has great shopping and dining in addition to all of the Olympic history from hosting twice, including in 1980 for the Miracle on Ice victory. The property is also centrally located between Santa’s Workshop, the Covered Bridge in Jay, High Falls Gorge, Ausable Chasm & Mt. Von Hoevenberg.

The main floor consists of a well-stocked kitchen (pots, pans, silverware, cooking utensils, drinking glasses, plates, mugs, wine glasses, bakeware, etc.) with a dishwasher and a brand new fridge, an open living room with a 70-inch 4K TV (please note the wood stove isn't functioning), a sunroom with a small dinette as well as some rocking chairs and a small sofa, a king bedroom with a TV and a full bathroom. The 2nd floor was completely remodeled this year with brand new flooring in both bedrooms (queen bed with a TV in the first and a queen over queen bunk in the second) along with a fully remodeled bathroom with a massive walk-in shower and jack & jill sinks. Please note, the wood burning stove cannot be operated as multiple chimney sweeps indicated it would be a fire hazard to use until considerable repairs are made.

As we are a member of the Ausable Acres Property Owner's Association, you will have access to cross-country skiing/snowshoeing trails right within the neighborhood. You will also find ample opportunities to do winter hiking, ice fishing, snowmobiling, dog sled rides and more in the surrounding area.

We love this home and are excited to share it with others to experience everything it has to offer!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jay

Located in Jay, this chalet is in the mountains and on a river. Ausable River and Wilmington Town Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tahawus Cultural Center and Santa's Workshop. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Jay, NY

What's nearby

  • Ausable River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Mirror Lake - 27 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Olympic Center - 28 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Ausable Chasm - 30 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Port Kent Station - 38 min drive
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fan House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mad River Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Up a Creek - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Twisted Raven - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid?

As of 19 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid on 22 June 2026 start from AU$289, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid located?

Situated on a river, this chalet is steps from Ausable River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Au Sable Forks Free Library and Ausable Forks Free Library. Jay Town Hall and Ausable Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners were great house as advertised, had a great week
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Cabin on the river

Beautiful location and property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z.

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

Complete Tranquility

Absolute beautiful setting. Peaceful and oh so tranquil. House had everything needed. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy p.

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

quiet and peaceful stay

We enjoyed our vacation in the ADK with hiking, canoe and the lovely view of the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C.

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

Wonderful stay

The house is perfect for a family vacation, well equipped and lots of room. It’s located about 30 minutes from Lake Placid, very convenient in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin A.

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

Adirondack house

Our stay was amazing! The house is perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We absolutely LOVED this house. The house was very spacious, clean, cute and comfortable! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tashba P.

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

Relaxed Stay

Daniel is very professional and communicates with you about any need for your time here. The river in the back is so calming and peaceful and the view..would most definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Summer vacation in the Adirondacks

The River House was a perfect destination for a quiet family vacation. The house situated along the Ausable River has all the modern conveniences to make you feel at home, while providing the serenity of nature at your doorstep.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

River View Was Nice!

Great location along the Ausable River close to great hiking and fishing. Cabin is nicely updated in the living area and upstairs. Host was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

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

Excellent Place With River View

I was very happy with the property and location. The river at the bottom of the garden was amazing. Truly peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward K.

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

Summer getaway

A very quiet and relaxing house on the river. It had everything our family needed. It was a little further from Lake Placid than I had imagined but was easily doable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod P.

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

Riverside retreat

The place was great. Beautiful location right next to the river, walkable neighborhood. Very comfortable, had everything we needed. Close to Lake Placid, Whiteface and lots of trails. Will come back again when we can do more hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

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

Wonderful, secluded home

We had a great stay and enjoyed the property immensely. We had great communication with the Dan and would love to come back. The location is a little over 30 minutes to Lake Placid, where we spent several days. However it's about 15 minutes away from other cute small towns, such as Keene, Wilmington, and Jay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

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

Great River House

A great stay at this house. Nice clean space, accurately described and pictured in listing. Beautiful setting on the river. We enjoyed our stay. Owner was attentive and helpful. Highly recommend. If back in the area would not hesitate to stay again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty B.

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

Riverside getaway

The house was great. Beautiful, secluded location, but yet not too remote. The river is just a few steps down the hill. The house and lot were beautiful and spacious. It offers all the amenities you would need for a wonderful Adirondack getaway in any season. And the owners were always reachable to resolve any issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelle G.

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

Wonderful stay at The River House

What we loved about the house: - beautiful location, the river & views from the windows - clean! - room to be together as a family or on your own to read or watch a show - clear and prompt communication with owner Highlights of our trip: - riverside fires in the evenings - Summit Loop hike- right in Ausable Acres - kayaking on Lake Eaton, Lake Everest and Lake Placid - fishing up and down the river along rt 86 - riverside dinner at RF McDougal’s - pizza and dessert at Fratelli’s - root beer floats at A&W Thank you, Dan, for sharing your beautiful home! We loved our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie P.

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

Best Host on VRBO

Dan was a hero. I’d you stay here you’ll find out for yourself. Very communicative and accommodating. Highly recommend the river house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rachel G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Stove did not work properly again, no propane for the gas grill. Steps are rotting on the back porch,fell through one. Place needs alot of work
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

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

ADK getaway

Exactly as advertised. Beautiful home in the woods by the river. Exceptionally clean. Loved the no smoking policy. We are sensitive to allergens and scents which made this house perfect for us
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen F.

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

Nice place

House was as advertised. Clean and comfortable. We had a drain clog and the owner was very prompt and efficient getting someone there to fix it. Wish the fire stove worked though. Just a little farther than I expected from Whiteface. But all in all very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel K.

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

Nice getaway

The house was cute, cozy, and was very comfortable for a family of 4. It was bitter cold when we were there, and the heat pump and heater worked well to keep the place warm. We used the fire pit several nights, and the grill a few times. Both worked well. The drive and porch were cleared by the caretakers, too. The kitchen is small, but useful. The only issue we had was that the wood burning stove was not working due to a chimney issue. Otherwise, we very much enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rich G.

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

Stove

Good but the new stove didn't work properly. Oven would not get to temperature
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Remote and Comfortable Riverfront House

The Riverfront home provided a nice remote stay between Lake Placid (30+ minutes) and Ausable Chasm. The location directly on the river was peaceful. The house is a nice design with an open concept of dining/livingroom area...albeit the space could use better lighting. The kitchen is adequate with big new refrigerator and Keurig. Oven door handle is broken, and the door won’t stay open… potentially dangerous. Sunroom is very pretty and inviting. King bedroom & downstairs bathroom are also okay, adequate. The open spiral staircase leads to an area of two newly renovated bedrooms and bathroom, all very nice. Take note, there are shades on most windows in the house but not the queen bedroom. We taped trash bags to one window as the bed is directly next to it… 5:30 is way too early to wake up on vacation! There were no paper towels as advertised (well, 2 sheets). No tissues. TP, was, shall we say, not like home-- The house was generally clean although we did have an issue with ants coming from crumbs under the sofa cushions. Once we vacuumed the sofa and sprayed with provided Raid, the ant problem dissipated. Dan was attentive but couldn’t really help from afar. He promised to speak with his cleaner for future. We managed and all was okay. I would recommend this property. It worked well for 2 couples; we didn’t use the 2nd upstairs bedroom (queen over queen bunk). There would be room for more people/kids, just note you would be sharing the jack & jill bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Daniel King

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Why they chose this property

This home is a rare find, situated in a remote wooded setting on the Ausable River away from the hustle & bustle, yet a short enough drive away from local area attractions like Lake Placid, Whiteface, High Falls Gorge, Ausable Chasm, Covered Bridge in Jay, Santa's Workshop and more, along with endless hiking, cross country skiing and water activity opportunities.

The Ausable River in the backyard is a setting you have to see in person - it will make you want to come back over and over. Whether it's the wildlife you may encounter (we've seen bald eagles, otters, pileated woodpeckers, deer and more in our backyard), the fishing opportunities or the peaceful sounds of the water flowing past, you can't go wrong spending time on this property.

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