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Gooseberry Lodge-Retreat w/theater room, game rm, seasonal hot tub & firepit

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7208.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Jay, NY
  • Wilmington Town Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Santa's Workshop
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Whiteface Mountain
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gooseberry Lodge-Retreat w/theater room, game rm, seasonal hot tub & firepit

Gooseberry Lodge offers guests the ultimate Adirondack vacation rental! This beautiful home has an open floor plan on the main level and is equipped with Air Conditioning mini split units. There is a large sectional sofa in the living room with large screen TV and a wood burning stove, dining room with large table that seats 8 and a fully applianced gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar and stools that opens onto the enclosed porch with a large deck with hot tub. Step down the gorgeous twig detailed stairway to spend down time enjoying the large bonus room with another sectional sofa, Smart TV and bar area with stools. There are 3 bedrooms with a jetted tub in the primary en-suite bath.

Relax in the open loft area for a game of chess, to read a good book or wander outside for a game of hoops on the basketball court. Spend your days relaxing at home or venture out for some exploring and fun, then evenings at the firepit surrounded by 8 Adirondack chairs to do a bit of reminiscing and stargazing in the fresh Adirondack air!

This wonderful get-away sits in a private area just a short drive in one direction to reach Whiteface Mountain Ski Center for a day of fun on the slopes, the Olympic Village of Lake Placid for shopping, dining, arenas, swimming, and much more, or venture in the other direction to reach the City of Plattsburgh with Malls for shopping galore!  Opportunities for fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, boating, and many other outdoor sporting activities are plentiful in the areas surrounding this great rental!  Whatever you choose to do you are sure to take home an abundance of memories that will have you returning again and again to Gooseberry Lodge and the Adirondacks!

Hot-Tub is not available from November - April

Security Camera - front porch facing yard

Bedroom 1: 2nd Floor, Primary bedroom, King bed, reading chair
Bedroom 2: Main Level, Queen bed, ceiling fan, two end tables and lamps, desk with chair
Bedroom 3: Main Level, Bunk bed (twin on top, full on bottom), dresser, fan, desk with chair
Bathroom 1: 2nd Floor, Primary bathroom, jetted tub, hair dryer
Bathroom 2: Main Level, sink, tub/shower
Gas Grill Available

What Awaits You:

Ausable Chasm offers visitors unmatched Adirondack splendor and natural beauty at its best! Take a breathtaking boat tour, hike, float in a tube or mountain bike through one of the oldest natural attractions in the Adirondacks! Whatever you choose to do you are sure to leave with an abundance of amazing memories!
18.0 Miles Away
Jay Village Green presents a great spot to relax in this lovely park where there is a bandstand for free summer concerts, water fountain, benches and a picnic area or visit the nearby Jay Covered Bridge, Douglas Memorial Park and the Children’s park/playground.
4.2 Miles Away
Jay Covered Bridge is a historic 160’ long covered bridge built in 1857 and restored in 2006 that crosses over the Ausable River and is notably the last historic bridge in the Adirondacks.
5.0 Miles Away
Douglas Memorial Park is at the southern end of the Jay Covered Bridge with a children’s park and playground just a short distance away.
5.0 Miles Away
Jay Falls offers gorgeous scenic views. Dip your toes in these refreshing falls just upstream from the Jay Covered Bridge
5.0 Miles Away
Jay Mountain is part of Jay Mountain Wilderness Area with a designated trail most people visit to go hiking or hunting/trapping.
12.1 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown features several exhibits including renowned Artist/Designer/Builder/Toymaker Arto Monaco and his former Jay Landmark of the Land of Make Believe, historic and contemporary Essex County Artists, hiking in the High Peaks and much more!
26.0 Miles Away​​​​​​​
North Pole Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington invites visitors to a theme park that is set up as a Santa’s Storybook Village and geared towards children and the young at heart. Lots for families to see and do in this wondrous setting!
8.7 Miles Away
Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington beckons visitors to glide down over 3 peaks with 25 miles of trails available for varied experience levels for skiing and snowboarding in the winter along with summer gondola rides, disc golf, nature hiking and Oktoberfest festivals in the fall.
10.6 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation in Wilmington is comprised of 50 acres of a “Wild Kingdom” that includes a 1 mile guided interpretive trail and features several species of rescued wildlife.
7.8 Miles Away​​​​​​​
High Falls Gorge in Wilmington is a 22 Acre nature park with bridges walkways and groomed trails that showcase 4 separate waterfalls and breathtaking views of Adirondack splendor!
11.6 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Putt N Play Mini Golf in Wilmington awaits challengers with an 18 hole miniature golf course that offers seasonal fun for all ages!
7.4 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Lake Placid Main Street with shopping galore, varied dining options, breweries, theater, Mids park with year round events, Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks, skating and public beach with playground, tennis courts and toboggan run
19.8 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Mirror Lake in Lake Placid is the center of the Lake Placid community with year round activity. Public beach , kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding in the summer becomes a winter hub of activity when the lake ices over. Take a thrilling ride down the toboggan chute, skate around the 2 mile cleared track on waters edge or play a rowdy game of ice hockey!
19.8 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Lake Placid Lake presents visitors with opportunity to launch from the public boat launch and cruise across pristine waters, enjoy water skiing/tubing fun or take a guided boat tour to learn the history of the waters and properties that surround the lake.
19.5 Miles Away
Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks including the world famous Herb Brooks Rink that hosted the Miracle on Ice Game in 1980 and the outdoor speed skating oval
19.7 Miles Away​​​​​​​
John Brown Farm is a historic site with museum and memorial grounds featuring period reenactments, picnic area and access to trails for hiking cross country skiing or snowshoeing.
21.2 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Ski Jump Complex presents opportunity to watch ski jumpers fly, flip and spiral through the air after vaulting off the ski jumps, take a ride on the 8 passenger gondola, experience the thrill of zip lines next to the 100 meter ski jump or take a glass elevator to the sky deck to gaze on amazing panoramic views!
20.1 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Mount Van Hoevenberg allows the adventurous members of your group to experience the thrill of the longest Cliffside Coaster in North America, cruise down the Bobsled run on a guided ½ mile track of up to 50 mph, bike, run, hike or watch exciting events.
24.1 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Horse Show Grounds is an excellent opportunity to watch 2 separate horse jumping competitions that take place at the end June and beginning of July.
20.8 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Experience Outdoors Guided Zip Line Tours where guides will lead you through zip line tours with varied height levels, Adventure Park activities, 3D Archery or Mountaintop Yoga.
23.8 Miles Away​​​​​​​

Jay and the surrounding areas feature several lakes, fishing, golfing, hunting, biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and so many more varied sporting or entertainment opportunities for visitors.

Property manager

Engel & Völkers Lake Placid | Vacation Rental Department

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Jay

Jay is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ausable River and Wilmington Town Beach, while Ausable Theater and Keene Arts are cultural highlights. Santa's Workshop and Dartbrook Rustic Goods are also worth visiting.
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Jay, NY

What's nearby

  • Wilmington Town Beach - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Santa's Workshop - 19 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 22 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Fern Lake - 26 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Ausable Chasm - 34 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Kent Station - 38 min drive
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack Chocolates - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪20 Main - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whitebrook Dairy Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mad River Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gooseberry Lodge-Retreat w/theater room, game rm, seasonal hot tub & firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gooseberry Lodge-Retreat w/theater room, game rm, seasonal hot tub & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gooseberry Lodge-Retreat w/theater room, game rm, seasonal hot tub & firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gooseberry Lodge-Retreat w/theater room, game rm, seasonal hot tub & firepit located?

Situated in Jay, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Au Sable Forks Free Library, Ausable Forks Free Library and Jay Town Hall. Ausable Theater and Black Brook Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dayna b.

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

Great stay!

Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather W., Apalachin, NY

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

Great stay!

We absolutely loved this beautiful house. Perfect for a getaway to visit Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Gooseberry Lodge

Great property with great amenities. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana B.

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

Beautiful cottage in the woods

Great house to spend time with family. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Meehan M., Sewell, NJ

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

Family Ski Trip

Easy access to ski resort, town, hiking. This could definitely be an all-season rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Best Thanksgiving getaway

Beautiful, spacious and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

kimberly v.

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

Loved the Lodge

We had a fantastic stay. The lodge was just as described and had everything we needed and more. We felt so relaxed and did not want to leave. We are looking forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Relaxing Stay

Overall the property was as advertised. Plenty of space, clean, and well kept. Its quiet and off the beaten path. Im sure it would be very nice in the summer and fall as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Perfect stay in the woods

Everything was as advertised! The location was perfect and the house was spacious and beautiful! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Ski weekend

This rental had absolutely everything we could want; comfortable seating, large dining room table, myriad activities for teens (Foosball, air hockey, etc.), plenty of sleeping accommodations, and an incredibly well stocked kitchen, to name a few. This was probably the best place we have ever rented.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Beautiful

We had a great weekend staying at Gooseberry! The property is perfect! We’ll be back again in the summer
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danel C.

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

Comfortable house

Great place to stay if we want to be quiet and relax. About 25 minutes away from Mount Giant trails and Lake Placid. Good spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy F.

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

Seclusion

Awesome cabin. Au Sable Acres is very relaxed and secluded. The lodge was very clean and well-supplied and the game room and movie theater in basement are a great bonus. FYI, the wood staircase up to the 2nd level is beautiful, but could be hazardous for little kids (large openings / and slightly rounded top surface). Would definitely come back to this cabin again. It's one of the nicest cabins in the Adirondacks for its size and price range.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Retreat in the woods

This was an amazing property. It was peaceful, quiet, and had all the amenities needed to have a nice getaway in the Lake Placid area. Communication with the property manager was quick and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Perfect setting

So clean and welcoming. Awesome way to spend a girls weekend. Make sure you give the hot tub plenty of time to heat up
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

janine c., Horsham,

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

Great mountain house

Great house close to whiteface mountain and about 30 mins from lake placid. House is great for families with three sets of bunk beds, theater room, and games. We enjoyed the hot tub after our days of winter fun activities. Would def stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Perfect for family

The place was beautiful and perfect the family. Kids loved the basketball court. The hot tub was relaxing and fun at night. The wildlife was awesome. We had great horn owl make noise as we sat by the campfire. Heard howling the last night there. Really close to lake placid
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Great House

Property was in great shape. Only issue is AC in master would be a nice addition.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Eclipse Weekend

The property is excellent for a large group. We spent four nights. The kitchen was well equipped — although the knives could have been sharper. Grocery stores are some distance — so it is good we planned ahead and brought groceries. My son and his cousins used the home theater in the basement. We didn’t use the wood stove — but there was plenty of split wood. There is also an outdoor fire pit with chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich K.

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

Amazing Home

We had a fantastic stay at the Gooseberry Lodge. The home and property were amazing. The accommodations were outstanding. The hot tub, outdoor fire pit, family room wood stove, and theater, made for an unforgettable stay. Everything about the home was first rate. We’ll be back for sure. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

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

Absolutely gorgeous cabin

What can I say but this cabin is absolutely gorgeous. As it is described and shown in the pictures is what you get and more. Property was very clean and tidy with lots of room to spread out and hang out! We had rain most of our stay but the fire stove and hot tub were great amenities. Beds were super comfortable too. The owner was very responsive to my emails.Can’t wait to book our next trip here at the gooseberry. Thanks you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Christmas getaway

This home is well appointed and very clean. It has everything you need. When we booked the property it said a hot tub was available. However when we got our confirmation we were told the hot tub had been drained and not in use. So we were disappointed but oh well, everything else was wonderful and we made many Christmas memories. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Shawn H.

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

Great Property

I will start with the Pros. This house is beautiful! It was well furnished with very comfy furniture and updated appliances. The back porch was perfect for my morning cup of coffee. The hot tub was nice but could have been hotter (just my preference). We enjoyed the fire pit as well. Lots of hiking and trails. The movie theater in the basement provided and awesome movie night with really nice surround sound. My family and I also enjoyed the table games in the loft. Now for the very few cons. The propane tank for the grill was empty, however when we contacted the owners, they said the caretaker would be over to deliver a new one. The caretaker arrived within 20 min with new tank. The chairs around the fire were covered in bird droppings when we arrived. The trash cans were tipped over and animals ripped open trash bags both mornings we were there. The garbage in the cans was from the previous visitors to the property so I ended up cleaning up someone else's trash. This last one is not the owners' fault, but I'd like to mention that every inch of the grass around the pond near the property was covered in goose droppings. It made it impossible to enjoy that open area and access to fishing. Overall, I would revisit this property again, but I do wish the cleaning fee that they charge wasn't so high.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Engel & Völkers Lake Placid | Vacation Rental Department

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Why they chose this property

Enjoy luxury, privacy and lots of space indoors and out at this beautiful Adirondack Vacation Rental just minutes away from Whiteface Mountain Ski Center and about 20 minutes away from the Olympic Village of Lake Placid

What makes this property unique

Basketball court on the property, hot tub and a large home theater room with bar area allow for a unique and fun getaway experience!

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