Bear cabin is directly on Lake Colby with its own fire pit, charcoal grill, and picnic table outside. Bear is one of 4 cabins on the same property. Each cabin is distinct and private, but shares our private beach and water crafts. Each cabins is about 25 feet from the next, with trees separating them. The cabins have all of the amenities of home, decorated in the rustic Adirondack decor. Lake Colby is known for it's excellent fishing. Enjoy our private "beach", dock, and 9 watercraft.
Bear cabin has 2 Queen bedrooms a full bathroom, as well as a Queen sleeper sofa in the living room. This cabin can accommodate 4 adults and 2 children maximum.
Bear's fully stocked kitchen includes spices, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, a crock pot, microwave, tea pot, toaster, blender, gas stove, an ice maker in the freezer, and a dishwasher, as well drip and Keurig coffee machines. The dining area seats 6. Fresh towels and linens are provided, as well as bath and beach (in season) towels.
Bear cabin is heated by a gas fireplace and also has ductless air conditioning and heat. The cabin has a smart TV and all of the comforts and amenities of home provided in Adirondack decor.
This cabin is a 2-minute walk to the public beach and a 1-minute drive to the public boat launch. It's a 4-minute drive to downtown Saranac Lake Or a 2-minute drive to Mt. Pisgah. Whiteface is a 45-minute drive. Titus mountain is a 45 minute drive.
During boating season, guests can enjoy our private beach and dock and use any of our 9 boats: 2 row boats, 3 canoes, 3 full size kayaks and a child size kayak. Lake Colby is known for it's excellent fishing of rainbow and brown trout, salmon, largemouth and smallmouth bass. The DEC stocks Lake Colby! Maximum 10 hp motors can be used on this lake. Boating is available between May 1st and October 31st unless water temperatures are unsafe.
Lake Colby is part of the greater Saranac Lake Community, which offers many tourist attractions, including hiking, snow skiing, zip lines, golf, and amazing food. Saranac Lake is surrounded by some of the most scenic hiking trails on the East Coast.
The Village of Saranac Lake boasts wonderful restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops. Colby Cabins are a 2 minute drive from Mt. Pisgah, a small family mountain offering downhill skiing, tubing and snow boarding on lit trails. Saranac Lake is surrounded by some of the most scenic hiking trails on the East Coast.
Let us know if you would like to book one, two, three, or four cabins. The individual cabins are not available for booking during the summer season; rather we book all 4 cabins together (see separate listing) with check-in/-out only on Saturdays.
We welcome dogs less than 80 lbs. We have a pet fee of $100. Pets must be cleaned up after returning from outside and crated if left alone in the cabin.
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Saranac Lake
Located in Saranac Lake, this cabin is on the waterfront. Adirondack Artists Guild and The Waterhole are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center and Mount Pisgah Ski Area. Adirondack Carousel and Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station are also worth visiting.
beach near Common Ground Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Adirondack Carousel - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
Mirror Lake - 16 min drive - 19.9 km
Whiteface Mountain - 31 min drive - 39.1 km
Getting around
Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Stewart's Shops - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
A-1 Buffet & Sushi - 6 min drive
Campfire Adirondack Grill + Bar - 3 min drive
Belvedere - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Cabin on Lake Colby, Saranac Lake pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Bear Cabin on Lake Colby, Saranac Lake?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Cabin on Lake Colby, Saranac Lake on 18 May 2026 start from AU$728, 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 Bear Cabin on Lake Colby, Saranac Lake?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bear Cabin on Lake Colby, Saranac Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bear Cabin on Lake Colby, Saranac Lake?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bear Cabin on Lake Colby, Saranac Lake located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Adirondack Health, Adirondack Carousel and Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station. Saranac Laboratory Museum and The Waterhole are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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We really enjoyed our stay at bear cabin .The cabin had a nice cozy feel and we loved all the bear touches !The view from the house was beautiful! We enjoyed taking the row boat out and took in the scenery. Would definitely stay again!
Beautiful cabin that was perfect for our family while getting away for the weekend. Check in was simple and the home was very clean. The view of lake Colby in the morning we’re the kids favorite part.
We really enjoyed our visit to this cabin! It was very clean and had everything we needed. The view of the lake was beautiful and the location was very close to everything we wanted to do.
We absolutely loved our stay at the bear lodge, it was very cozy, with amazing views and close to town or lake placid for daytime activities! We will be back for sure!!
My wife and I really enjoyed the location. We stayed at the “Bear” cabin and this was perfect for our weekend of leaf peeping and mountain hiking. Availability of canoes, kayaks, and row boats is a great bonus. We would definitely stay at the property again!
We loved the Bear Cabin and the extensive bear theming that made it feel special. Great location within longer walking distance to the town. Was easy to get the available boats on the water and great lake views!
We had a great time here. Very nice location right on the lake. Cabin was clean and had all the things we needed including a nice kitchen, clean bathroom, comfortable bedrooms, fireplace. Highly recommend.
This cabin was absolutely beautiful! So clean, quiet and the location was perfect!. We really enjoyed the lake as well. Great views and the sunsets were amazing!! All around our stay was so relaxing which is what we all needed! We definitely will come back again!!
My daughter and I had a great stay at Bear Cabin.
We relaxed by the lake, took some great hikes and ate some amazing food at the local restaurants.
The owner were very responsive to all our questions and needs - much appreciated.
Our stay at Bear Cabin was great. It was cozy and clean. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed and the location was close to the town of Saranac Lake as well as Lake Placid area.
Beautiful and cozy cabin directly on Lake Colby. Owners were very easy to work with and very responsive. As an owner of property that is also listed on VRBO ourselves, it was an easy 5 star review.
We stayed in the bear cabin. So cute and charming. Situated right on Lake Colby, literally steps from the water. We enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time.