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First Lake Escape—Home w/ private beach & dock

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A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a deer head mounted on the wall.
A wooden cabin interior with a stone island kitchen, wooden dining table, and a chandelier.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A wooden cabin with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a leather sofa.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Old Forge, NY
  • Place, First Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, McCauley Mountain Ski Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Enchanted Forest Water Safari
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
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About the area

Old Forge

Located in Old Forge, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. Pigeon Lake Wilderness and First Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include View and Calypso's Cove. Travelling with kids? Consider Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Adirondack Railroad Old Forge Station. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Old Forge, NY

What's nearby

  • First Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McCauley Mountain Ski Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Fourth Lake - 9 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Cafe’ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Line Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daiker's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Keyes Pancake House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is First Lake Escape—Home w/ private beach & dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at First Lake Escape—Home w/ private beach & dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at First Lake Escape—Home w/ private beach & dock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at First Lake Escape—Home w/ private beach & dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is First Lake Escape—Home w/ private beach & dock located?

This family-friendly Old Forge holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of First Lake, View and Calypso's Cove. Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Little Moose Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described, beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, one minute walk to lake, 6 minute bike ride to town. House fit the bill for a wonderful vacation for 6 adults and 2 kids. Nice kitchen and dining room, comfortable living room, three queen bedrooms and a 2 twin bed for the kids. The finished game room with a projection tv and foosball game was a nice space, along with the downstairs laundry. Rick, our host, was very accommodating, as we had an issue with an obnoxious LED motion light, which he readily addressed and rectified, making for a wonderful evening space on the large porch with dark night skies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is beautiful. The host had everything we could possibly need and a few extras that were much appreciated! It is very clean and looks exactly like the photos posted. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the property and found everything you needed during your stay. We take great pride in keeping the home clean, comfortable, and accurately represented in our photos, so it's wonderful to know we met your expectations. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Wonderful property and a beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us Matthew. It was a pleasure hosting you. Please visit us again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paying top dollars for a weeks stay we expected top notch accommodations. Host was accessible and provided check-in and check-out instructions. When we arrived we did walkthrough and noticed a huge rip in movie room sectional the stuffing was in plain view; the couch in living room the left and right foot rests kept falling off, dishwasher rollers on bottom rack were missing difficult to roll in and out while also bending bottom plastic spray arm; large scratches on living room wall; also evidence rodents, fruit left on counter was knawed during night. We reported several of these issues to host and received answer back that they were aware of these issues and would note for future guests! If they were aware of conditions why weren’t the issues immediately repaired when initially reported!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

The house was beautiful and had plenty of space. The basement was an excellent place to hang out with the projector and fooze table. Loved our stay would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
We're glad you enjoyed your stay! It was a pleasure hosting you. We hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location…only five minutes to get to all the fun in Old Forge! Great area for hiking, water sports, going out to eat, and shopping. The house was clean, and there was plenty of space for all 8 of us. Really liked the finished basement bonus area and being able to do laundry. There’s a short walk to the shore from the house that could be challenging for someone with mobility issues due to the tree roots on the path. But the path is pretty and First Lake is lovely. The shore is sandy and a nice place to read.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2025
Thank you Debbie it was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Everything was nice, the beds whoever were not comfortable

The only things that was a disappointing was the beds. Very hard or old beds that caved in the middle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us! We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We will definitely address the beds. Thank you for your suggestion. We hope to see you again in the future!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately the property did not get a walk threw before my guests and I arrived. The TV wouldn't connect during the whole stay. The smoke alarms went off by just running blow dryers (once). There were only two towels in upstairs bathroom. We found them in the dryer. Very dusty. The handle to the hot water in the shower fell off in the main floor bathroom. The clock didn't work and light bulb out in the ceiling fan. Never found the TV remote for downstairs bedroom.John a very young man came out to the property. He as well couldn't get the main TV to connect. He went and got batteries, a light bulb and glue.John changed the batteries in the clock, he did not have a ladder to change out the light bulb. John also glued the handle for hot water it fell off the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize that your stay did not meet expectations. We understand how frustrating it can be to encounter maintenance and housekeeping issues while on vacation. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. After receiving your report, we immediately sent someone to the property to address the issues and assist during your stay. While we were able to resolve some items, it's clear that not everything was fully corrected, and for that we apologize. Since your stay, we have addressed the maintenance items you mentioned, including the shower handle, lighting, and TV setup, and we have reviewed our cleaning and inspection procedures with our team to help ensure the home is properly prepared for future guests. We have also updated our pre-arrival checklist to better verify that all amenities are functioning and fully stocked before check-in. We value your comments, as they help us improve, and we appreciate you giving us the opportunity to address these concerns.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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