Charming Panther Cottage on Upper Saranac Lake

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A wooden deck with a green mat, a view of a lake, and a forest in the background.
A dock with kayaks and a sailboat, a house with a green roof, and dense forest in the background.
A wooden deck with a table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.
A covered porch with wicker chairs and a small table.
A wooden cabin with a dock, surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Upper Saranac Lake

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Harrietstown, NY
  • Place, Upper Saranac Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wild Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirror Lake
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tupper Lake

Located in Tupper Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mount Pisgah Ski Area and Dewey Mountain Recreation Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wild Center and Bridge Gardens.
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Map
Harrietstown, NY

What's nearby

  • Upper Saranac Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wild Center - 11 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Mirror Lake - 31 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Olympic Center - 32 min drive - 46.7 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 46 min drive - 65.5 km

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterside Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Park Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Panther Cottage on Upper Saranac Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Panther Cottage on Upper Saranac Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Panther Cottage on Upper Saranac Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Panther Cottage on Upper Saranac Lake?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming Panther Cottage on Upper Saranac Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Upper Saranac Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Follensby Clear Pond and Wild Center. Goff-nelson Memorial Library and Tupper Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great lakeside cottage, beautiful location and lovely accommodation. Two bedrooms upstairs, with a kitchen/dining area, lounge and the bathroom downstairs. The lounge at the rear of the property is a really nice size and very comfortable. The dining area faces out towards the lake and the enclosed porch is a really great space from which to enjoy the scenery. We loved the amazing views of the lake on the sunny days and felt very warm and cozy in the cottage when it rained. The host Jackie is really helpful with information and communication and the cottage is very well-equipped . Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Description was perfect. We had everything we needed. Nice having access to the kayaks. Sitting on the deck watching the Perseid meteor shower and listening to the loons? Priceless!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Yeah!! So glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful property on Upper Saranac. This is a perfect property for a family of 4, the kids loved the loft and we loved the bedroom with all its windows. Great swimming, fishing, kayaking. The screened in porch is where we spent most of our time, its a wonderful space and was larger than it seemed in the pictures. Kitchen had everything we needed. Location was super quiet (the boat traffic at this southern end of the lake is negligible, we would go hours without seeing a single boat at times) while being a pretty quick drive into Tupper and Saranac Lake. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay!!!

This was the perfect place for a quiet stay. We had such a nice time!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2020
Hi Marc - Glad it worked out. thanks for taking such good care of the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lakefront property

Wonderful property will all that we needed. We enjoyed our stay and will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Panther Cottage getaway

We loved the place! Beautiful cottage & location❤️Loons, hummingbirds, & blue jays were enjoyable to see & hear.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
Thank you! Come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Wonderful , quiet spot. House was terrific!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Thanks Nancy! You're welcome back at any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

Property is exactly described.. views are beautiful. Weather beautiful and ver relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Panther Cottage is a great place to stay. The house was very clean and exactly as described. The house setting and yard is private. We appreciated how close the dock is to the house. Easy check in and check out. We made great memories here and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2025
And we look forward to having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, beautiful view

Would love to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
And you're welcome to come back! Thanks for the nice review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Adirondack Lake House

Very nice house directly on Upper Saranac Lake. Redone interior, with all needed items you could want. Highly recommend staying at Panther Cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2025
Thank you Kurt! Come again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Location

The lakeside cottage was perfectly situated. Only a few steps separated us from the water and a variety of water activities. Extremely comfortable bedding was greatly appreciated. Everything was clean and well ordered. My family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Why thank you! Hope to see you again :) Jackie & Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful peaceful location

Amazing spot. Quiet and peaceful. We had gorgeous weather and were able to enjoy local hiking, biking and kayaking as well right off the dock. The house is spotless and everything was as listed. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible location and beautiful cottage!

Our family (2 adults plus our two teenage girls) had an incredible stay at Panther Cottage. The house itself is beautiful and well kept, with thoughtful touches throughout. But beyond the house: you can’t beat the location right on the water - watching the sun come up over the lake while reading, and then spending the day kayaking, fishing, or just relaxing was absolutely incredible. We really enjoyed our stay, and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2025
Please do come back - would love to have you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Panther Cottage

What a wonderful stay we had at Panther Cottage! The house was exactly how it appears in the pictures. Very clean and a great location as far as traveling to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. We enjoyed sitting out on the dock in the evening and especially enjoyed the beautiful sunrise. Would highly recommend a week stay at Panther Cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2020
Thank you Christine - the loons are eagerly awaiting your return....
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene and beautiful lakeside stay

We reeled the benefits of an early summer weekend. The house is wonderfully situated on a quiet corner of the lake. We were grateful for the opportunity to use the owners kayaks. The house was clean, well cared for and beds comfortable. We spent much of our time on the screened in porch - enjoying our meals and rest bits there. The owners were easy to communicate with and flexible with our check out. Information about local hikes and restaurants proved helpful. Highly recommend this lakeside retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We stayed at Panther Cottage 19 years ago when our oldest was only 8mos. The fact that we were able to stay here again this many years later was so special for us. The place itself has a much welcome addition since our first stay. Almost everything else was the same as we remember, perfect! Only difference was I didn’t have to haul him on my back when we took our hikes 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2025
So wonderful that you were able to bring him back to experience everything the area has to offer. Come again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal Summer Stay

House and amenities as described. Located on a nice section of the lake with minimal boat traffic. We enjoyed swimming every day in the clean, weedless water. The kayaks and equipment worked nicely for the 4 of us. The screened porch was a pleasure. While as others have mentioned it is a trip to the bathroom at night, the hallway is well lit and we made it work with 2 couples. A special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thank you Al! You're welcome to come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful relaxing stay on the lake!!

We had an amazing time at the Panther Cottage. Everything was exactly as described. The property was just what we were looking for to relax in the quiet and paddle on the lake. The cottage was immaculate, beautifully decorated, and the beds extremely comfortable. We enjoyed long mornings having coffee in the covered porch. One night we had the luck of catching shooting stars in the night sky while listening to the call of the loons. Having use of on-site canoe and kayak was a huge plus also. We would love to stay again in the future. Thank you to our gracious hosts!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thank you so much! Love to have you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Restful

Perfect spot for a relaxing vacation! The cottage offers quiet relaxation right on the water’s edge. Everything is as pictured, very clean, full of all you will need for your stay. Loons, ducks, even a hummingbird will visit you on the dockside chairs. The covered porch is comfortable, and thankfully screened in, we had all of our meals outside. Owner is excellent, she called and followed up with a text when we had a need. Kayaks and canoe available, swimming, as well. Located at the southern end of the lake, no boat traffic or noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you you were a terrific guest! Hope to see you again some time.
Archival

8/10 Good

Relaxing cottage; a canoers dream!

We stayed at Panther Cottage for the Adirondack 90 miler race. It was a perfect location (stayed in Old Forge the night before the start and dropped off a car at the end of Day 1 for our paddler en route to this cabin). It was about a 45 min drive to Day 2 start, about 3 min drive to Day 2 pit stop, about 5 min drive to Day 2 finish, 15 min drive to Day 3 start, and 20 min drive to Day 3 finish. GREAT location! The pit crew (3 adults and two tiny children) were absolutely spoiled by our accommodations. Canoes a-plenty for tooling around Upper Saranac. Our only complaint was the water situation--perhaps a clogged filter? We lost some water pressure during the course of our stay. Hopefully that is trouble-shot and fixed by the time you get there. Either way, I wouldn't hesitate returning despite the lack of pressure!! Suggestion for the owner--baby gate for the bottom of the stairs? We brought one with us, but would have been missing one had we not!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thanks Erin! We hope to do this race one day ourselves. You're right about the water pressure. We've owned this cottage for less than a year so we're still figuring things out. Eric is going to change the water intake valve so the filter doesn't get clogged. Sorry for the inconvenience but it will be changed this month. Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

We loved this place and plan to come back! We loved that it was right on the water. It was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful seclusion

Located literally on Saranac Lake, the property location cannot be beat. In between Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake, it is easy to get to both. We dined in Saranac and had a great time. Close by hiking is world class. The house is a little funky, but worked well. The only downside for me (63 y/o male) was the downstairs bathroom location for the middle of the night sojourn. Other than that all was good! Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Trip

House was just as described and owner was very responsive making the trip easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Panther cottage was beautiful, organized, and very nice. It was such a restful place to vacation.

Renting this property was a breeze. Payments were easy to make, and host was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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