10/10 Excellent
Bill H.
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
weekend of hiking
Bill H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Romantic Getaway near Whiteface
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, High Falls Gorge
- Place, Whiteface Mountain
- Place, Santa's Workshop
- Airport, Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Romantic Getaway near Whiteface
Modern comforts inside a rustic barn on 7 acres in the Adirondack Park, tucked between the Ausable River and Jay Mountain, just 5 miles from Whiteface Ski Resort, High Peaks, and 20 minutes from Lake Placid. Around the corner from Adirondack Mountain Cafe and delicious Ice Jam Inn (walkable). River across the street perfect for fishing or cooling off in summer. After your long day, watch the colorful sunset from the comfort of your couples Adirondack chair on the patio, or from inside your wide open living/kitchen space. Fully stocked kitchen boasts wipe-off stovetop and granite countertops quarried a stone’s throw downstream in North Jay. Kick your feet up on the living room couch and warm your toes at the stone fireplace (gas). Unwind in your luxurious 75” soaker tub or rinse off in the walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling Italian tile. Enjoy the cozy glow of the bedroom fireplace framed by ceramic tile. Sleeps 2. No pets. No smoking. Heat and AC.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please carefully latch the barn doors together, so it stays cool inside.
Please, lock the sliding glass doors from the inside.
Please make sure the heat and AC are turned off (during summer) or heat is set to 60F (in winter)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Upper Jay
Located in Upper Jay, this holiday home is on a river. Whiteface Mountain and River Stone Wellness are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mirror Lake and Jay Mountain Wilderness. Dartbrook Rustic Goods and Adirondack Reflections are also worth visiting.
Upper Jay, NY
What's nearby
- Wilmington Town Beach - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
- High Falls Gorge - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
- Whiteface Mountain - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
- Santa's Workshop - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
- Mirror Lake - 24 min drive - 28.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Stewart's Shops - 9 min drive
- High Falls Gorge - 13 min drive
- A&W Restaurant - 12 min drive
- Fratelli Pizza Restaurant & Bar II - 11 min drive
- Cloudspin Lounge - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aaron D.
23 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Aaron D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joy P.
13 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather C.
20 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
12 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Siri Om F.
28 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet spot near Lake Placid
Siri Om F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Josh G.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Josh G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Matt & Jessie Winkler
This barn is our dream house! We're thrilled to share it with you.
Why they chose this property
Cooling off in the river across the street, just floating and watching the sky change.
What makes this property unique
The perfect size for couples: giant soaker tub, see-through fireplace, dinner for two with a view.
Languages:
English, German, Japanese
Premier Host
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