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The Dakota, Family & Dog-Friendly Adirondack Cabin on Lake Algonquin

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Bouvet Island
  • Mountain Memories
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lake Algonquin
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Moffitt Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Dakota, Family & Dog-Friendly Adirondack Cabin on Lake Algonquin

The Dakotais a new, modern, four-season, log-sided cabin on Lake Algonquin in the southern Adirondack mountains. The Yogi and the Dakota were built in 2016 by David and Jennifer Woodward of Wells, NY. The cabins were named after their two dogs they raised for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. My Wife Crystal and I have been guests at both cabins many times throughout the years. David and Jennifer were always the most gracious of hosts which made the experience that much more special.

In 2022 Crystal and I became the new owners of the cabins. We could not be more thrilled to be able to continue to enjoy the cabins and to have the opportunity to share them the with our guests.

We are a family friendly property requiring guests to be a minimum age 25 unless accompanied by a guardian. Dogs are welcome with prior approval. In the spring, summer, and fall, enjoy canoeing, kayaking and fishing using our canoe and kayaks. Paddle up the Sacandaga River or over to Lake Algonquin directly from our property . Our boats are available based on spring and fall weather. Boats are always available from May 15th to October 1st. Our grill is charcoal, just bring your charcoal and lighter fluid and enjoy outdoor cooking! - or just sit back and enjoy the wilderness that is the North Country. Behind the cabin is a large flat area for activities and a fire pit for s'mores and relaxing in the evenings. On a clear night, the stars are amazing!

It's a short walk or drive to the town beach, where you can swim or soak up the sun. Or, explore the many hiking trails in the area, leading up mountains, to waterfalls, or into the solitude of the forest.

In the fall, the leaves are spectacular! There are many beautiful scenic byways you can drive right from our doorstep.

In the winter, enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, tubing, ice skating and snowmobiling. Hamilton County has some of the best Snowmobiling in NY. Our cabin is directly on the NYS trail system with access to hundreds of miles of groomed, marked snowmobile trails. We also have plenty of parking for your snowmobile trailer.

The first floor features a living room with a leather sectional sofa and a 42"flat-screen television with DIRECTV and a DVD player. The dining room includes seating for six. There is a modern kitchen with a stainless electric stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave oven and coffee-maker. The downstairs bedroom has a queen-sized bed. The bathroom has a bathtub and a washer and dryer. There is a screened porch out the back door, and a full open covered porch out front.

The second floor includes a full bathroom with a shower. The upstairs bedroom has a full-sized bed and twin bunks tucked into an alcove, and a 32" flat-screen television with DIRECTV and a DVD player.

There is W-Fi with high speed internet and a land-line telephone. The cabin is equipped with central heating and air-conditioning.

The cabin is conveniently located on NYS Route 30 and is set back 350 feet from the road, down a paved driveway with a 65' X 105' paved parking area.

We are located 3 hours and 45 minutes from New York City, 4 hours from Boston, 3 hours from Montreal and 90 minutes from Albany.

Dogs only with approval by owner.

Property manager

John H Ponticello
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Oak Mountain Ski Center and Grandview Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Algonquin and Sacandaga River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wells, NY

What's nearby

  • Mountain Memories - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Algonquin - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Moffitt Beach - 16 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Oak Mountain Ski Center - 19 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 37 min drive - 44.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Over Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hope Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lake House Grille - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Torts Twist - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dakota, Family & Dog-Friendly Adirondack Cabin on Lake Algonquin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Dakota, Family & Dog-Friendly Adirondack Cabin on Lake Algonquin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dakota, Family & Dog-Friendly Adirondack Cabin on Lake Algonquin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dakota, Family & Dog-Friendly Adirondack Cabin on Lake Algonquin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Mountain Memories and Lake Algonquin. Sacandaga River is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 186 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 186 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend stay
This house was perfect for a weekend visit to the area to ski at Gore. The house was comfortable and spacious. Having a bathroom both upstairs and downstairs was really nice, as it was one for each bedroom. There are dog bowls and beds for your furry friend! The house was clean and heated up to a comfortable temperature quickly, even when it was 0 outside. We would definitely come back and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emersyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay at The Dakota!
Four of us stayed here for a quick snowmobiling weekend trip. The cabin was fantastic, even better than the photos (which already looked great). The owners were very responsive, and very helpful (they had a lot of great recommendations for places to stop / visit on the snowmobile trails). The cabin was right on the trail. Wells Edge Country Store, just down the road (also on the snowmobile trail) was a great place for last minute provisions, and we enjoyed their breakfast sandwiches. Uncle Carl's Coffee (essentially right across the street) was also great. Really enjoyed the coffee, and their pastries and quiches were also quite good. Very conveniently located! We only had two cars, but it was nice that there was plenty of parking. The cabin itself had lots of great hard copy information of things to do, restaurant menus, etc. Long before the weekend, they sent out a digital link to lots of great resources as well. Overall, fantastic hosts, and would definitely stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin
This place I really couldn’t rave about enough. John was a great host from check in to check out. The cabin has all the essentials, and I mean for my Fri-Mon stay there was no need to go out for any basic household need. We brought a frozen pizza for our first night and forgot our pizza cutter, but after a quick check there were 2 there.We got like 8”-10”’s of snow Saturday into Sunday and it was completely plowed as soon as it stopped. There’s a reason this place is a 10.0 and I’m happy I got to see why. Thank you for a nice stay on some cold snowy nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from hime
The Dakota was a cozy place to stay while we did our first exploration of the Adirondack Park. This is a modern house with a cabin feel. It is well appointed with anything you need for an extended stay. While you could just hang at the property or use the kayaks and canoes to explore the lake and river that you can get to from the property, I would encourage you to go further afield and do some of the hikes that the owners have suggested in their guest book. My daughter and I were only there for the weekend in November, so we only got a taste for the area, and it was too cold for kayaking, but we will definitely be back when it’s warmer. The Dakota will be our home away from home for that trip too
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place to Stay
The house and area were wonderful. The only problem I had was the bed on the first floor. Very hard and uncomfortable. It really needs an update on the mattress. Had to sleep upstairs because of it which can be a problem if you have difficulty climbing stairs. Everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wells,NY
Our recent visit to this property was fantastic. The property was clean and very inviting. Everything we needed was there and the area was great for some easy hiking and enjoying the fall colors. We are already planning next years trip which will definitely be for a longer stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October 2024 Visit
Beautiful property. Owners were very thoughtful in all the extra amenities available at the property, like kitchen & bath supplies, kayaks, life jackets, even bowls and toys for the dog! Every little thing you wish you had brought from home was there. Great recommendations for hikes, stores, and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and Cozy Cabin - Perfect Location
This cabin was perfect in every aspect. It was clean, comfortable and had all the necessary supplies plus some. The hikes and restaurants suggested by the Owner, were a hit with each of us. The Fall colors were magnificent making our road trip from Niagara Falls and through the Adirondack Mountains a lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Brought the kids for a much needed long weekend get away. I had visited this area this time of year previously with friends and couldn't wait to come back. The cabin and property were great. Quiet, clean, and relaxing. We enjoyed hiking, splashing around Lake Pleasant, lunch at the Speculator Inn, shopping, kayaking, fire pit. Well stocked and plenty board games and movies. Dog bed and toy was a nice touch. 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mountain retreat
Wonderful mountain home. Enjoyed the kayaks, canoe, fire pit and hiking trails in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved It
We loved our time at the Dakota! The access to kayaks and canoes was a highlight! The covered back porch was lovely for evenings outside without bugs! Our dog enjoyed the big yard and the extra touches inside (bowls, couch covers and a toy!). All the kitchen items right there - you thought of everything (except a strainer). The location was perfect! Make sure to stop at Uncle Carl's Coffee shop across the street! Best coffee and chai!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family summer vacation
The Dakota cabin was adorable and very clean. The bed in the downstairs bedroom was very uncomfortable to sleep on though. My girls absolutely loved the bunk beds! I wish it was a little more private. I didn’t realize how close the other cabin was, so I was always telling the kids to be quiet when we were on the porch early in the morning. Also, everything is far away, there wasn’t much to do that wasn’t a far drive, or that we would have to leave the dogs alone for an all day trip. I should have done a little more research on the location before booking. But all in all it was a good trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay and Great Place
Wonderful Stay and Great place while on vacation. Very clean and extremely well kept, Pet friendly and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Relaxing
Enjoyed a very lovely 3 day girl's weekend here with my mother. The cabin is very cozy and nicely furnished in addition to being clean and well kept. Host was responsive and welcoming. We will likely look to stay here again for our next long weekend escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely ADK Get-a-Way
Our family of five plus our pup stayed at the Dakota for a little getaway weekend for my husbands birthday. The cabin was even nicer in person than in the photos, very clean and very well appointed with everything you could need. My 3 boys loved the bunk room which was perfect for them, and there was even a dog bed and bowels for our four legged girl. The one and only thing that I could say is that both my husband and I found the downstairs bed to be a bit uncomfortable. It was still a bit too cold to take advantage of the canoes or kayaks, but we did make a cozy fire in the fire pit after going on some nearby hikes. The kitchen had everything I needed to make dinner our first there. Well stocked with any type of pot/pan, utensils you could need. Our second day we had taken the quick ride to Northville to check out the cute town. We stopped at the school so our boys could play on the large playground and then had dinner at the Alpine Grill on the way back to the cabin. We had a nice meal with many choices for everyone. We had a lovely relaxing weekend and all agree we want to go back when the weather is warmer to take advantage of all the cabin and area has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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Scott
Beautiful cabin in quiet area. Was looking to snowmobile but mother nature didnt corroborate. Ended up snowshoeing to mountains, moxham and casacde. Had a fun night in speculator for the anual burning of the Christmas trees. Would definitely come back it i get a chance. Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
We loved our stay at the Dakota. It snowed unexpectedly on our second day and as soon as it stopped, we were delighted that the owner had the entire driveway plowed for us! The kitchen is especially well furnished and we had everything that we needed for a lovely weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine S., Jacksonville, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in the Adirondacks!
Communication with host was great. John was very responsive. The cabin was easy to find. Parking is open and spacious. It’s super cute! Decorated nicely. We loved the fire pit out back as well as the enclosed porch. Interior was roomy, perfect for 2-4 adults. Both my husband and I thought the mattress and couch weren’t super comfortable. The shower tub was also pretty small.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dakota P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Dakota
The stay was great, we hiked all day and used the cabin for sleep and fires at night! Our two dogs loved the cabin and the toys that were left for them. I thought the dock was honestly closer than described and that our dogs would have decent access to swim but did not! It was also very close to another cabin which had 3 large dogs which was very hard with limited privacy due to lattice fencing! But overall since we did not stay all day at the cabin it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home!
Excellent stay at a beautiful location. Super clean with every amenity. Thanks to the property owner John for his communication before we arrived. Very smooth. Hope to be back very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Getaway
We’ve stayed at this property several times and it doesn’t disappoint. The owners are very easy to work with and provide a digital guidebook that’s really helpful for planning your stay & the check-in / check-out process. The house is in Wells but you’re only a short drive to Speculator or Northville that have good restaurants & shopping. We went for a weekend in September so the weather was starting to dip and was cloudy for most of the weekend, but there’s still plenty to do. Or if you choose to close by, then the house is a short walk from the lake and you can kayak or find a hiking trail that’s only minutes driving distance from the house. We absolutely love it up here and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth M., Walworth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweeet
Very impressive stay. Love John. We recently had to put our little girl pug down and he was more then accommodating with us. Also showed so much empathy. Will definitely make our way back once we get a new furry family member.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Dakota
We were so happy to see how beautiful the Dakota was. Very clean and updated. Had everything we needed and was dog friendly. The only thing we were disappointed in was we thought the water and kayaks were closer as my husband was planning on fishing from there. The picture online looked like there was water closer, or so it seemed. Otherwise, we were very happy with your property. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Algonquin
Our family had a wonderful visit. This was our second year staying with this host. The cabin and the location had everything that we were looking for. We were able to kayak and hike everyday. The cabin is incredibly clean and well stocked. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base to enjoy the Adirondacks
Enjoyed staying at the Dakota for a few days of hiking and kayaking. The house is well kept and all the instructions very clear; making it an easy stay. We paddled the river and the lake, tooling around to watch turtles and birds and a pair of loons. Auger falls nearby is a nice hike and there are many other trails within a reasonable drive. panther mountain a climb, but view well worth the effort. If you are into art, there is an amazing artist in wells who provides tours of his indoor and outdoor galleries with an appointment - John Van Alstine. Very nice stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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