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Cozy Waterfront Cabin on Cranberry Lake

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Cranberry Lake, NY
  • Wild Center
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Upper Saranac Lake
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Fourth Lake
    ‪122 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy Waterfront Cabin on Cranberry Lake

The Gatehouse is a former boathouse, converted to a 16' by 24' living space. Built in 1915, it is situated less than 10 feet from the water. A picture window and screen porch overlook a spectacular view of the lake, and a walk out to the end of the dock gives an even grander panorama of our pristine Northern Adirondack lake.
Inside is full housekeeping with a full kitchen setup and dining area. The bathroom is a 3/4 bath with a shower stall and wash basin. Sleeping is for a maximum of 4 people in a sleeping loft. Guests are asked to supply their own linens and towels.

Property manager

Don Read

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
No overnight guests please.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: No overnight guests please.
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

Cranberry Lake

Located in Cranberry Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Oswegatchie River and Raquette River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake Lila Primitive Area and Bridge Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cranberry Lake, NY

What's nearby

  • Wild Center - 48 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Higley Flow State Park - 52 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Upper Saranac Lake - 55 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Adirondack Experience - 85 min drive - 98.0 km
  • Buttermilk Falls - 96 min drive - 96.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Windfall Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Stone Manor - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Waterfront Cabin on Cranberry Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Waterfront Cabin on Cranberry Lake ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Waterfront Cabin on Cranberry Lake ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Waterfront Cabin on Cranberry Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Oswegatchie River and within 20 miles (32 km) of Raquette River and Clifton-Fine Hospital. Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest and Bridge Gardens are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TERRY W.

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

great fishing

cozy, yet comfortable, tite bedroom area for the 2 of us, but we made the most of it. weather was very warm thank goodness that there were enough fans to keep us cool at night. Ideal location for fishing both north & south points. Dock area was perfect for boat and sitting at night the ducks & chipmunk's keeping us amused, would consider staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Lightning point

Cozy little cottage on cranberry lake. Very quiet and relaxing. We pretty much had the lake to ourselves. Had a great time. It is our second time there
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Another great stay on the lake

Can't beat the views at this cabin! This is our second time staying and we enjoyed our stay just as much as the first. Don communicates great and is available if questions arise. Wish we could have stayed longer but hopefully we can visit another year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

A quiet, peaceful getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the Gatehouse cabin. It’s a quiet, peaceful place and neighborhood to enjoy nature, the stars, a lakeside bonfire, and unwind on the lake(fishing was bass tasting!), hiking (we climbed Mt. Arab and Bear Mountain), and sitting on the dock/in the sunroom taking in the views. We checked out the general store, the thirsty moose, black waters cafe, and raquette river brewing. The cabin had everything we needed and was very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jill V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location Location Location

What a beautiful piece of property on a beautiful lake. The rustic cottage provides all you need to enjoy a lakeside vacation. The dock space, small beach and fire pit make the place even better as well as the screened in porch! We'll be back had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Richard F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

did not stay

Could not gain entry,deadbolt did not work.We did get keylock box,that didn't work either. After a 4 hour drive there and sitting around for 3 hours,went back home. Owner needs to have more information with him. Not a good experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

fishing & white caps

no mice weather bad rain every day
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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

Great Cabin on Cranberry Lake

Great little rustic cabin on Cranberry Lake. Very quiet location several miles down a side road off Route 3, with excellent views of the lake. The water is just a few steps out the back door! Cranberry Lake is a very large lake with numerous bays and inlets to explore and fish, and route 3 offers easy access to many day trips in the northern Adirondacks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F., Camillus, NY

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

The perfect little cabin

I loved everything about this place . It’s right on the water and very private . I spent my time fishing and listening to the sounds of the lake in the screened in porch. I was able to unwind and forget about the chaos of work life for a few days. I hope to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen E., Breinigsville

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

Ahhhh...So relaxing!

Cozy, rustic cabin with a dock on the lake. It was very quiet and peaceful. Great screened-in porch to have your coffee and breakfast in while looking out at the lake or listening to the loons. 3 of us slept comfortably in the upstairs loft and there was a curtain to separate the space in half. It's not a large cabin, but there were enough chairs and between the dock, the porch and the cabin we were even able to accommodate 7 or 8 visitors. Water was warm and great for swimming. Bring whatever food and supplies you will need, because it's a long drive to a supermarket or store. Kitchen was stocked with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, utensils, coffee maker and grinder. No problem with mice, but we never left food out. Very memorable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

perry t.

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

on the water with a dock for a boat fishing was great

quiet and relaxing great location on the lake will be going back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Beautiful views, cozy cabin

Had a great stay in October. Cabin stayed warm and cozy for us Floridians which was a major concern. View was great and the front porch was where we ate all our meals looking out at the lake. Exactly what I wanted. The cabin's aesthetic is very cranberry lake nostalgia from my childhood visits to the area. Owner is transparent about things to watch out for or what to bring with you and is very responsive. Would definitely stay there again and for us it's perfect size for just two people as we are large persons. Bathroom was larger than expected which was a huge relief as we have been in some tight spots before with vrbo. Kitchen was stocked well with most anything you'd need.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Cozy Cottage

Great place to stay if you are on a budget. Don is a great host and was very helpful and Cranberry Lake is beautiful! Thanks Don!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael T., Brooklyn

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

Truly wonderful place!

We enjoyed our stay at the property immensely. Thank you!

8/10 Good

Abby C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun little gem!

Perfect location, loved the proximity to the lake! Great back porch and a nice breeze on this point of land. We love Cranberry Lake and have stayed at numerous properties, this quickly became one of our favorites! Be sure to bring locking tubs for your food, there are 4 legged critters.... Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

This place is in a perfect spot on the lake. Beautiful views and a private setting. Quiet and so relaxing. Host very eager to help in any way. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

paul b.

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

cranberry lake cottage

very nice cottage - beautiful location

10/10 Excellent

sally K., High Falls ny

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

Cranberry Lake Haven

My husband and I both had a wonderful time here at the Cranberry Lake House. The house is comfy and quiet. Central to hiking, fishing,, swimming or just relaxing on the dock.. While sitting on the dock we had a front row seat for our own personal sun rise. Fantastic!!!

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

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

Perfect spot for a small group.

We rented this little cabin for a long weekend with mediocre expectations, but were thoroughly pleased with the gatehouse. This little place is a gem of the adirondacks. It’s very easy to find, the nearby boat launch is easy to use, and the sturdy little dock even has the address on it. Everything is clearly labeled inside and out, so there is no confusion. The upstairs loft has recently been doubled in size, and real stairs have been installed. The screened in porch at the waters edge is a slice of heaven, took quite a few naps out there. Overall, for up to 4 people, I highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Laura J.

The location and view is wonderful

I love the outdoors, camping, kayaking and fishing. I even own a hunting camp in the woods. I’m use to roughing it , using outhouses, campers, tents etc. The Gatehouse has a perfect location and offers everything a person basically needs to stay, cook and bathe. The reason for only two stars unfortunately is due to the mice and spiders and overall less than clean feeling everywhere inside the camp. We left a night early because I just couldn’t face another sleepless night due to the rodent traffic, digging, climbing and chewing so I decided the 5 1/2 hour drive home was a better option. I found mouse poison bait blocks and set them out and watched as the mice literally carried them away off of the kitchen counter, stove, table etc. the toaster was full of mouse poop also and the coffee pot didn’t look like it has ever been cleaned. I started scrubbing it then realized it’s not my job to do that. I killed several spiders throughout the place. My skin just crawled from it. I live in the country and I get an occasional mouse and spiders here and there too but this was excessive in my opinion. Loved the location and the dock but the rest... not so much. This was my son and my first trip to the Adirondacks so it was a little disappointing cutting it short but I needed some sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Nice, cozy cottage

While small, it is a nice place, with nice screen porch about ten feet from the water and a nice dock. Nice little sand beach that was perfect for launching our kayeaks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

Great little camp

We enjoyed our stay at the gatehouse. It is a true adirondack style camp. Not fancy but with all the comforts of home. The loft stairs are a little scary, but the owner has plans to replace them. When the new stairs are there, I will give it a 5 star rating. The best part is being able to sit on that screened in porch and watch the lake and listen to the loons. Its got a good dock for swimming and place to park all kinds of boats. Cranberry lake is a very special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Salena, Texas

Location, Location, Location

This place really was in a prime location, and the little bitty beach it had was wonderful for kayaks and getting in and out of the water in general. I was torn between 3 and 4 stars. The location was 4 stars for sure, but the inside probably a 3. Waterfront porch was excellent, and so close to the water it was just wonderful! The dock was very nice, and steady...very good condition. The lot is level and that is just wonderful as many areas on that lake can be very steep getting in or out. The home is very cute, and perfect for a getaway, but it’s too cluttered for its small size...for me anyway. And the stairs to the loft...yikes, they are attic stairs, you know the rickety ones in your house you pull down from the ceiling that you hate going up a few times a year. It says no kids up there, but that is really the only people who can climb up and down those repeatedly. But once you get up there it’s a great little space. I think my main advice for this place is Less is More. There was weird placement of the bed downstairs because of a random china cabinet and other pieces. You literally walked into the bed when you came in the main door. Bathroom was good, but they should spring for a $20 shower head...the one in there spits water and it takes a while to get shampoo out of your hair. We never ran out of hot water which was great. I'd suggest bringing you own blankets, it can get chilly and it's nice to cuddle up to a nice clean blanket.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Perfect fishing vacation

The property is a perfect set up for the fishing vacation. I really enjoyed my stay there and confidently can recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

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