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Stay Awhile!Swim/Fish/BoatAutumn Lake. 2 mins. to Salmon River! Cottage5

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Salmon River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Orwell, NY
  • Place, Salmon River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Salmon River State Forest
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Chateaugay State Forest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Daybed with trundle

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Stay Awhile!Swim/Fish/BoatAutumn Lake. 2 mins. to Salmon River! Cottage5

Nestled at the foothills of the Tug Hill Region, Cottage 5 welcomes you with soaring knotty pine cathedral ceilings, a bright open-concept great room, and comfortable gathering spaces designed for making memories. Whether you're returning from a day of fishing, riding the Tug Hill trails, or simply relaxing by Autumn Lake, you'll have plenty of room to spread out, unwind, and enjoy time with family and friends. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and offers all the comforts of home in one of the area's most scenic settings.

The cottage features two private bedrooms, each with two queen-size beds, plus a twin daybed with a twin trundle in the living room, making it ideal for families, fishing groups, snowmobilers, ATV riders, or anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.

The first bathroom features a 5-foot walk-in shower with a rain shower head, while the second bathroom includes a relaxing jetted soaking tub—perfect after a day on the snowmobile or ATV trails.

The fully equipped kitchen includes a full-size stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, regular coffee maker, cookware, dishes, flatware, and all the cooking essentials needed to prepare meals with ease. Enjoy dinner in the dining room, which seats up to ten guests, or dine outdoors on either of the two attached decks with plenty of seating.

After dinner, gather around the fire pit for s'mores, relax in the comfortable living room, or unwind on the deck overlooking Autumn Lake with your favorite book.

What's Included

We've tried to think of everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Sleeping
• Two bedrooms with two queen-size beds in each room
• Twin daybed with twin trundle in the living room

Comfort
• Heat
• Portable and window air conditioning units
• Ceiling fans
• Leather sofas and comfortable seating

Kitchen
• Full-size stove
• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Toaster
• Regular coffee maker
• Cookware
• Dishes
• Flatware
• Cooking utensils

Linens
• Sheets
• Quilts or comforters
• Standard pillows
• Bath towels
• Starter supply of toilet paper and paper towels

Entertainment
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Roku Smart TV
• No live cable or satellite TV
• Sign in to your own streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.) if you have an account.
• Enjoy hundreds of free movies and TV shows on Roku, Tubi, Pluto TV, and other free streaming apps—no sign-in required.

Enjoy Autumn Lake

As our guests, you'll have access to:

• Three shared docks
• Shared man-made beach
• Lakeside pergola
• Sitting overlook
• Brook
• Kayaks
• Flat-bottom rowboats
• Life jackets

There is no additional charge to use the boats. We maintain a large fleet so guests never have to worry about there being enough boats available.

Life jackets are provided for your safety. If someone in your group requires a specialty size, please bring one with you.

Autumn Lake is Catch & Release Only to help preserve excellent fishing for years to come.

Fishermen Welcome

Whether you're coming to fish:

• Autumn Lake
• The Salmon River
• The Lower Reservoir
• The Upper Reservoir

...or you're here to hike, ski, ride the C5 snowmobile and ATV trail, or simply spend a relaxing week unwinding, we invite you to experience everything La Bella Vista on Autumn Lake has to offer.

Please note:

• No corkers on the decks or inside the cottage.
• No fish cleaning anywhere on the property. Cleaning fees will be assessed if this rule is violated.

Pets Welcome

We understand that pets are part of the family, and we're happy to welcome them.

• Maximum of 2 pets
• $110 pet fee

Please see the Pet Information provided inside the cottage for complete pet policies.

Nearby Attractions

Conveniently located just minutes from many local attractions.

• Approximately 10 minutes to Pulaski for restaurants and grocery stores
• Less than 2 minutes to the world-famous Salmon River Fly Fishing Entry
• Minutes to Tailwater Lodge & Spa
• Approximately 5 minutes to Salmon River Falls (a must-see!)
• Direct access to the C5 Trail for snowmobiling and ATV riding
• Approximately 10 minutes to the ATV meetup at Altmar Union Station
• Approximately 30–40 minutes to Destiny USA
• Walking distance to the Lower Salmon River Reservoir (just across from our entrance)

Please note that ATV trail opening and closing dates vary each season and are closed during hunting season. Be sure your vehicle is approved for current trail use before your trip.

Parking

Parking is available directly in front of your cottage.

Bringing a trailer?

We have plenty of room—please let Brian know before your arrival if you plan to bring one.

Traveling With Family or Friends?

Cottage 5 overlooks beautiful Autumn Lake from its attached deck and is located behind Cottage 6. All cottages are walking distance making it an excellent choice for a quiet getaway or for booking alongside one or more of our other cottages.

Whether you're planning a family vacation, fishing trip, reunion, snowmobile weekend, ATV adventure, or group getaway, La Bella Vista makes it easy for everyone to stay close while enjoying their own private space.

Firewood

Seasonal firewood is available for purchase on-site.

It is self-service.

Please bring cash for the lockbox or ask Brian to add the charge directly to your reservation.

Pricing is posted at the firewood station.

Before You Pack

We recommend bringing:

• Body wash and shampoo
• Cooking oils
• Salt & pepper
• Sugar
• Spices and favorite seasonings
• Condiments
• Beach towels
• Water shoes
• Fishing gear
• Floats for Autumn Lake
• Grill tools
• Aluminum foil
• Grill brush
• Matches
• Fire starter
• Any specialty cookware you prefer
• Any specialty pillows you'd like for extra comfort

Trip Insurance

Unexpected things happen.

We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your vacation in the event of illness, emergencies, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Please review our cancellation policy before booking.

We pride ourselves on making every stay memorable, relaxing, and enjoyable.

Whether you come for the fishing, the trails, the lake, the scenery, or simply to unplug and unwind, we hope your stay is filled with peaceful moments, beautiful sunsets, cozy campfires, and memories you'll treasure for years to come.

Thank you for choosing La Bella Vista on Autumn Lake.

Brian J. Klefbeck
Your Host

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Bringing a pet? Add $100 fee Limit2
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please review the listing, welcome email and rental policy.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3596751
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Altmar

Located in Altmar, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Elms Golf Course and Glenwood Golf Course & Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ontario and Lower Salmon River State Forest. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Orwell, NY

What's nearby

  • Salmon River - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lower Salmon River State Forest - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Salmon River Fish Hatchery - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Chateaugay State Forest - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • State University of New York-Oswego - 52 min drive - 67.4 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nice N Easy - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Altmar Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tailwater Lodge Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Richland Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Village Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Awhile!Swim/Fish/BoatAutumn Lake. 2 mins. to Salmon River! Cottage5 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Awhile!Swim/Fish/BoatAutumn Lake. 2 mins. to Salmon River! Cottage5?

As of 1 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Awhile!Swim/Fish/BoatAutumn Lake. 2 mins. to Salmon River! Cottage5 on 6 July 2026 start from AU$533, 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 Stay Awhile!Swim/Fish/BoatAutumn Lake. 2 mins. to Salmon River! Cottage5?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay Awhile!Swim/Fish/BoatAutumn Lake. 2 mins. to Salmon River! Cottage5?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay Awhile!Swim/Fish/BoatAutumn Lake. 2 mins. to Salmon River! Cottage5?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay Awhile!Swim/Fish/BoatAutumn Lake. 2 mins. to Salmon River! Cottage5 located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Salmon River and Lower Salmon River State Forest. Chateaugay State Forest and Salmon River Fish Hatchery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were in excellent condition. The weather was awesome. We enjoyed the boats and the hiking that we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Great place to stay

This cottage is very comfortable, clean and has everything you need. We had a really nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
See you in the fall! Thanks for the great review from a wonderful guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and comfortable, lots to do right on property with canoes and kayaks, will go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great relaxing time on the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Extended Family vacation

It was a great place to stay. Very family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Susan! I'm very happy you had a nice time. I hope you and your family are able to come back and visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence T.

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

Great Place to fish and relax

We really enjoyed our stay. We want to stay again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and comfortable. Host is very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R.

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

Great place to stay

We had a wonderful stay. My whole family loved kayaking and swimming. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke N.

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

Great Family Getaway

Cabins were perfect for our family- 6 of us slept in this one and it was great. Lake has something for everyone- kayaking, fishing, swimming
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallory S.

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

Fall getaway

4th year at Autumn Lake, love the location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

todd s.

Great cabin

This cabin is the best for what we need when we come up each year for fishing, we have rented this 3 times so far and will be next year also..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks for the outstanding review. It's amazing to have such loyal guests. See you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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

Pleasant Stay

We enjoyed our stay. Very clean and clear, helpful instructions for guests. We especially appreciated having the bedding and towels suppled for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami P.

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

Relaxation

The lake was beautiful, the cottage was easy to find, in a beautiful setting, clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison U.

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

Getaway

We had a wonderful time! The cottage was spacious and adorable! The lake front access made it perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

grant b.

Brian has a great place and I landed my personal record Steelhead on this trip!!

Great time Brian thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hope to see you this fall! Thanks for the five star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was an amazing stay as it always is. We love coming out here and enjoying the quietness and the comfort of the cabins. We only downside with this visit is the dryer wasn't working, but we did find a cute little laundromat inside town and we're able to wash our clothes. Other than that it was an amazing visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Peaceful easy feeling

Great place to getaway from it all - a big bonus having the rowboats and canoes included for use - great time fishing on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2020
Thanks for the awesome review! Look forward to next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Hoang H.

Nice comfortable space!

We have stayed at this cottage multiple times now and think that it is great! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Look forward to your next stay with us! Thanks for the awesome review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Sippin and dippin

Great spot on a beautiful picturesque lake
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

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

Family Trip

Amazing place..had a great time! Going to do it again next year. Kid friendly, water was warm, good fishing, kayaks were so nice to have! Love the fire pit! Thanks for an amazing stay. HIGHLY recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2020
Thank you very much for the great review! Look forward to having you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Autumn Lake cottages

Stayed in Cottage 5 and it was great for my adult chilren and my 95 year old mother. Only thing I'd change is the date to visit. 4th of July was really loud with fireworks from a neighboring resort. Other than that the lake was beautiful and everyone enjoyed the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Fun on the lake

Great time fishing on the lake - the Wi-Fi upgrade worked great- we will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

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

Another great year.

This is the 3rd year we have stayed here, and it was another great year. There were some upgrades to the cabin this year, and that made it even better. I highly recommend giving this place a try.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole D.

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

Bachelorette party

I love the layout for a group of friends. It’s perfect or a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Relaxing cottage we

We stayed in cottage 5. It was very clean. The kitchen was set up with everything that we needed. I like that cottage 5 was a little more secluded than the other cottages. We will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Thank you so much Michael for the wonderful review. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!

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