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#6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront

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A red cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.
A pathway leading to a waterfront area with trees and a view of the water.
A lakeside view with a fire pit, two Adirondack chairs, and a sandy beach.
A small boat on a lake with a dock in the foreground.
A red cabin with a porch, picnic table, and two chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Loon Lake
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Chestertown, NY
  • Place, Loon Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Friends Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Six Flags Great Escape
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Left BR

2 Single Beds

Living Room

2 Single Beds

Right BR

1 Queen Bed

Screen Porch

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

#6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront

This is a weekly rental (Saturday to Saturday, 7 nights) during the summer season (June 15-Sept 1). Shorter length stays available on the shoulders and off-season (2 night min). Cottages available May 1 till Oct 31. Lodge available all year.

Linens, towels and paper goods NOT provided. Garbage to be taken to onsite dumpster. Recycling must be taken to local landfill.

#6 Lakeview cottage at Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake, Chestertown NY - This 2 bedroom cottages will accommodate 6+ people (1 queen bed, 2 twin beds, twin daybed and trundle bed in living room). The Lakeview has an equipped kitchen/dining area, large living space and a large bath with shower. Relax on the screened in porch with lake views or warm yourself by the fire-pit while enjoying the beautiful view of the lake and our private beach! This charming cabin will make your stay memorable.

We offer plenty of private parking for vehicles, boats and their trailers, cable television, wifi, campfire pit, and charcoal grill. Swim area with floating dock, 25'long deep water boat dock, and sandy beach are available for no additional charge between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Enjoy fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking on beautiful Loon Lake or the many other Adirondack Lakes nearby. Visit Lake George's famous attractions just a short 25 minute drive away. Spend time at neighboring fun spots including Frontier Town, Schroon Lake, Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, Scenic Gore Mountain -- gondola rides, and Ausable Chasm! Horseback riding and golfing are also available nearby!

All well behaved pets are welcome at Birchwood! Small pet fee is extra. We do ask that they remain leashed at all times while on our property. Please pick up after your pets indoors and outdoors. We prefer that they remain downstairs if staying in the Lodge and off the beds/furniture in all units (as to help keep allergens to a minimum).
Due to NYS Department of Health regulations, dogs are not allowed at the beach, in the designated swim area. We do however, have plenty of lakefront shoreline for dogs to enjoy, docks to jump from and some shallow exit areas as well. If you are using Birchwood as a base for a day trip, we ask that you take your pet with you. If that's not possible, we'd be more than happy to recommend a local "pet day care". Leaving your pet behind without supervision is not permitted. We don't want them to be frightened or rowdy while you're away -- after all they should enjoy vacation as well.
Additional cottages available on property for the extended family that wants their own space at additional cost. Rec Room is open to all Birchwood guests.

You must provide email address for forwarding of lock box access code, beach waiver, etc. Off VRBO communication is automated and limited. Every reservation requires acknowledgement of receiving and reviewing the Property Rules and Terms of Service.

Lodge - https://www.vrbo.com/4847591ha
Cottage #2 - https://www.vrbo.com/7656305ha
Cottage #3 - https://www.vrbo.com/9160685ha
Cottage #4 - https://www.vrbo.com/9343827ha
Cottage #5 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320785ha
Cottage #6 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320187ha
Cottage #7 - https://www.vrbo.com/7256241ha

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Under 18 must be supervised @ beach and rec room
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Events

Events allowed
Great for family events. Please ask.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Tell us about you furry friend ahead of time.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Vehicle licence plates and names of occupants required. All must sign beach liability waiver.
Warren County NY Occupancy tax of 4% required for stays less than 30 days.
Signed contract with property management required for complete reservation.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7320187
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Great for family events. Please ask.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Chestertown

Located in Chestertown, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Gore Mountain Ski Resort and The Sagamore Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Chestertown, NY

What's nearby

  • Loon Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Friends Lake - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 20 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Fort William Henry Museum - 32 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Six Flags Great Escape - 39 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bullhouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at #6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at #6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront on 15 Aug 2026 start from AU$2,268, 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 #6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at #6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront located?

This family-friendly Chestertown cottage is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Loon Lake and Loon Lake Beach. Hudson River and Schroon Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

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

Comfortable Cabin

We spent 3 Nights,mattress was comfortable and the location was quiet. Cabin was clean, with updated refrigerator, porch screens were in good condition. Enjoyed our visit, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Elizabeth -- thank you for choosing Birchwood, and we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We'd love to have you back next time you are looking for an Adirondack getaway! Be well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Great weekend with family

Property was quiet clean and had a lot of things to do. Definitely going to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Thank you for the kind words and for choosing us! We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Extremely relaxing. Beautiful view of the lake.

Owners were very accommodating. Sitting around campfire with family. Beach right across the road. Great awesome fun time. Definitely will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2022
Jennifer - we are so glad your group had a good time (and a nice celebration for your husband's birthday!) Thanks for being great renters...we'd love to have you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Connrod B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Three day getaway.

Second time around. first time great experience. looking forward to doing this every year. Caretakers are fantastic so knowledgeable about the area very helpful and very accommodating. cant wait till next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2020
Connrod - we're so glad you chose to come back to Birchwood, and make this an annual event! We're looking forward to having you back next year! Be well and we'll see you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla H.

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

Much needed getaway

Cozy cottage!! Definitly a place to relax and rest! Very clean with almost everything you need to cook inside or out. I love to cook on an open fire! This cottage even had a grate to go over the fire, even though we didn't find it until our last night there... lol.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
Priscilla, thank you so much for choosing to stay with us while you were in the area! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad you enjoyed our Lakeview cottage! We'd love to have you back next time you are looking for a bit of a getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathryn d.

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

Cozy, clean cabins in an incredible setting!

Birchwood Cottages is in a magical setting, located on the quaint Loon Lake. You are surrounded by adventures and hiking opportunities, we spent our days exploring the area, out on the lake, soaking in the sun and bird watching. The true gem of the property were the people we met along the way including Erica and Gene, the amazing care takers! They were gracious and welcoming in providing information about the area and making us feel right at home. The property owners were also prompt in communication and accommodating. Highly recommend this rental and hope to return soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2020
Kathryn, what a fantastic review, thank you! We strive to do everything we can to make our guests stay enjoyable, and we are glad we could do that for you and yours during this strange time in the world. We truly love when our guests get a glimpse of the magic that is Birchwood Cottages on Loon Lake -- just like you did! It warms our hearts, and we hope to have you back again! Thanks for being such wonderful renters!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yaroslava B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay

We had a very nice time in this cabin. It was very clean and cozy, with lots of sleeping space. Loved the screened porch! Could not use the stovetop - catch pans were rusted through and smelly when on, not safe. Please replace! Also, no cutting board in the kitchen. Wifi was non-existent despite place being listed to provide wifi. Other than that, all according to expectations and description by managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2020
Yaroslava - we appreciate your thorough review and your communication and feedback throughout your stay! We hope you enjoyed your time at the lake, and please know that we've already worked to address the stove top and kitchen utensil issue, and we have a WiFi extender ordered! We hope if you return, you'll see that this feedback helps us to improve everyone's experience! Thanks again for being a wonderful renter.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lenae w.

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

Beautiful lake views, enchanting escape from reality

Beautiful lake views, enchanting escape from reality. The neighborhood made up of cabins and the lodge were enchanting and beautiful. We stayed in cabin 6, right near the lake. It was beautiful and peaceful to wake up to the lake views. The only downsides were the sticky kitchen table when we arrived, as well as the low water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2021
We are glad you enjoyed your time at the lake and felt the magic of the mountains while you were here! We'd love to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Lake Loon Stay

The cottage was very clean and met our every expectation. Was the first time we took our labs to sleep other than our own home and they loved every second there. Caretakers were awesome as were the property managers responding to our questions. Highly, highly recommended. We’ll be back!!!*****
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2020
Mary - we're so glad you were able to enjoy your stay at the lake, and we'd love to have you back! Thank you for your kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johanna A.

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

Excellent Place to Lose Track of Time

As a final vacation before starting the school year, we spent several days in Cottage #6 and LOVED it. Prior to our arrival, Pat and Margo were communicative and helpful hosts. When we arrived, the Cottage was clean and had everything we needed to relax. Our favorite aspect was the location within the ADK; we were able to explore various corners of the park without having to relocate. Loon Lake was perfect for canoeing and swimming. I'm pretty sure our kids and dog could have spent the entire vacation on the beach. Memorable way to end Summer 2020.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2020
Johanna - we're so glad you were able to enjoy your time at the lake as a last getawa before school, especially in these difficult times. We are glad that you appreciate the mountains, lake and Adirondacks -- it's such a magical place, and it seems as though you all knew how to enjoy it with your family! Thank you for choosing Birchwood for your vacation, and we'd love to have you back! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Htut Wynn H.

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

“Love the place”

I’ll definitely come back again 👍🙌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay as a little break from the craziness in the world right now. Any amount of peace and solace that Birchwood can provide to its guests is what this place is about. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber l.

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

Exactly what we needed.

We had a great relaxing weekend. We enjoyed a local hike as well as the Stone Bridge and Caves. I made a mistake and forgot to add my dog to our reservation and we had it figured out within one hour. Will definitely stay again this summer. Andy and Amber
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Andy & Amber - thank you so much for choosing Birchwood for your weekend getaway and for taking such great care of our cottage while you were there! We're so glad you enjoyed the local hikes available close by and the beautiful leaves during this time of year, and that you got to bring your dog!! We hope to see you again this summer, when it's a bit warmer to enjoy the beach! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold C.

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

We so enjoyed staying at the cabin and the privacy

Great stay but we were so disapointed with the recreation room, it is so run down and all the accessorys are missing no darts, broken pool sticks, no ping pong balls and not one good paddle so needs upgrading the beach area and toys were great. Having care takers on the grounds was a blessing erika and gene were so informative, helpful and delightful looking forward to returning soon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Harold, thank you so much for your feedback -- we are so glad you enjoyed your stay, accommodations and beach, and found our caretakers helpful...that's what they're there for! I apologize for the missing and broken items in our rec room. It takes a quite a beating during our summer months, and we missed replacing those items. We do keep extras (new) of everything in our office to replace those items throughout the summer and into fall, and so I will make a point to swap out the broken items this weekend -- thank you for bringing it to our attention! We look forward to having you and your group stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Everything We Wanted

This vacation was planned as our final "family" vacation before my children move to the next phases of their lives (marriage, job opportunity in Europe, & college). Lakeview at Birchwood Cottages provided the perfect opportunity for that to happen. The cottage was clean and ready for us when we arrived and check-in was easy through a key box on the porch. The appliances were easy to use and the refrigerator kept everything ice cold. A neat extra touch was that the doors on the fridge were painted with chalkboard paint which allowed us to leave messages for each other when we went off on our own adventures. The master bedroom was roomy with plenty of closet space and extra room for our suitcases. The other bedroom worked just fine for two of my sons, all they really did in there was sleep at night or take an occasional nap. My third son slept on the bed which is on the screened front porch and honestly, I was a little jealous, because he had the coolest place to sleep when a few of the nights got a little muggy. The trundle bed in the living room wasn't used used to sleep, it was used more as gathering place for gear and other odds and ends. The bathroom served its purpose, but the shower is only a stall shower and close to the sink, which for someone with a bit of a belly like me, made it a bit of tight squeeze getting in and out. It wasn't a big deal, just had to "suck it in" a little to get in. The water pressure wasn't great, but it did it's job, which was what we needed it to do. The area outside the cottage was nice and clean with a picnic table, where we ate and played dominoes each night, a charcoal grill, and a fire pit. There were also two Adirondack chairs and some other white plastic chairs as well. The lake could be seen from the cottage and the walk to the beach was maybe three minutes with easy to navigate stairs. The beach had a great sandy area and three boat docks to use if you need them. Two kayaks, a row boat, and a paddle boat are available to use for free, if desired. The swimming area had plenty of sand as well, with only a few small rocks here and there, but nothing that was problematic. There is also a swimming platform to jump off of at the end of the roped off swimming area. The lake was clean and refreshing to swim in. It was a little chilly when you first got in, but quickly became enjoyable and cooled you off. Overall this was a great trip and we would eagerly stay at Birchwood Cottages again.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Bill - we are so glad that you and your family were able to have a great time at Birchwood and enjoying the lake! We appreciate such a thorough and thought out review! Please do let us know if you ever make your way back to the Adirondacks and need some lake time, we'd love to have you back! Thank you! Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake Owners: Margo & Pat McGowan, Jenn & Steve Hazelton

About the host

Hosted by Patrick McGowan

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About the Owners: Birchwood Cottages is family owned and operated by Patrick and Margo McGowan and Jenn & Steve Hazelton, under our LLC, ADK Birchwood. Patrick & Margo McGowan, and Steve & Jenn Hazelton have loved the Adirondack Park for decades and had been searching for the perfect spot to make their own in the Adirondacks. Margo and Patrick have always been drawn to the park; they were engaged in Brant Lake (just down the road) and married in Lake Placid, and vacationed in the ADKs just about every year since then. Jenn and Steve were becoming quite the Adirondack groupies, scouring property and vacationing in various spots within the blue line for years and years, it was time to put down some roots.

Why they chose this property

How we came to love Birchwood: Margo had known about Birchwood Cottages for about 15 years, as she went to college with the previous owners daughter, and had visited Birchwood a few times throughout her college days. In years passed, she had always toyed with the idea of buying Birchwood – but considered it pipe dreams at best. In the summer of 2015, the McGowan’s came to Birchwood to have a mini college reunion with her friends and classmates, and it was then, that the timing was right to call Birchwood home! After a quick discussion with Art and Jill Spierre, and a seemingly short drive for Jen and Steve to check the place out, a handshake sealed the deal. The Hazelton’s and McGowan’s spent the summer back and forth to Birchwood, and in discussions with Art and Jill, and were finally able to call Bircwood theirs in September 2015.

Our goal is to keep Birchwood as a family friendly vacation spot for our loyal guests AND NEW ONES, so they too, can call Birchwood home (if even for a week or 2) for years and years to come!

What makes this property unique

Birchwood Cottages is a delightful set of cottages, and one large main house (The Lodge), settled on the west shore of Loon Lake surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. The cottages can be rented by the week and include a nice sandy beach for the kids to play and swim. Our swimming area is easily accessible by steps that lead to a sandy gradual walk-in, and include a floating dock.

Loon Lake is a nicely tucked away little treasure in Chestertown, NY. There are multitudes of activities to do for a day trip- or never leave the beach- which ever you prefer. Full service marina located across the lake for all of your boating needs, and our large boat docks can accommodate any size boat!

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