#4 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 542 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Beach view

Explore the area

Chestertown, NY

Loon Lake1 min walk
Loon Lake Beach4 min drive
Gore Mountain Ski Resort19 min drive
Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Left Bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Right Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Left Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Right Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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 service not provided, must take to local landfill.

The Loon Lookout cottage at Birchwood Cottages on Loon Lake, Chestertown NY is a two bedroom cottage (one queen, a bunk bed – twin over full, and a day bed on porch) and will accommodate up to five people. There are two small bathrooms – one off of each bedroom each with stall showers. Includes a small kitchen, dining and living area. The Loon Lookout has a screened porch and is a wonderful place to fully enjoy all that the Adirondacks have to offer!

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
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Cottage #7 - https://www.vrbo.com/7256241ha

Property manager

Patrick McGowan

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Under 18 must be supervised @ beach and rec room

Events

Events allowed

Great for family events. Please ask for details.

Pets

Pets allowed

Tell us about you furry friend ahead of time.

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Great for family events. Please ask for details.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chestertown

Located in Chestertown, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Tannery Pond Community Center and Strand Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gore Mountain Ski Resort and The Sagamore Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Revolution Rail Co. and Blue Line Outdoor Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.

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Chestertown, NY

What's nearby

Loon Lake - 1 min walk
Loon Lake Beach - 4 min drive
Friends Lake - 8 min drive
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves - 13 min drive
Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Cafe Adirondack - 6 min drive
O P Frederick's - 2 min drive
The Hub - 12 min drive
Black Bear Restaurant - 5 min drive
The Bullhouse - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #4 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #4 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #4 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #4 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! located?

This family-friendly Chestertown cottage is located on the beach, just steps away from Adirondack Park and Loon Lake. Loon Lake Beach is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

28 Aug 2023

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

Nice

Quiet and relaxing

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donita J.

27 Aug 2023

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

Super clean & peaceful

The cabins cleanliness exceeded my expectations. Communication with Margo and Pat was quickly responded to and the lake itself is gorgeous. Had a blast kayaking with the kayaks provided and would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeana M., Burlington Vermont. USA

29 June 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cabin 4

The cabin is a cross from the rec hall so it got very loud in the evenings before 10pn. There was only one plate in the cabin and no cork screw. Many pots and pans were put away dirty in the cupboard because previous renters most likely didn’t bring dish soap. The fire pit is right on the edge of the road also in front of the Rec room. We did play pool and made it work because I had my own pool stick but most pool sticks for the tattered table had no tips and no chalk was provided. I rate our stay a three because I feel this cabin needs an inventory check and perhaps leave dish soap and a roll of toilet paper for your travelers.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arnold S.

28 May 2023

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

Getaway vacation

Amazing place to stay, a great place for families to gather and enjoy the lake on a nice hot day.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathia A.

21 May 2023

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

Stay at Birchwood

Owners responded quickly to any inquiries. Place was clean and just as listing described.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patrick McGowan

About the Owners: Birchwood Cottages is family owned and operated by Patrick and Margo McGowan, under our LLC, ADK Birchwood. Patrick & Margo McGowan 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. They have become 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 Birchwood theirs in September 2015. In 2020, Margo and Patrick made another leap and purchased the Hazelton's shares of the LLC.

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 north-west shore of Loon Lake surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. In the summer the cottages can be rented by the week and include a nice sandy beach for the kids to play and swim. Our roped 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! Winter time in norther Warren County boasts abundant activities; Skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, snowmobiling and annual winter festivals are plentiful.