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Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks!

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Whiteface Mountain out the living room window! Ready for fun winter sports?
Whiteface from the picture windows, deck & backyard. You can see the slopes!
Sunset on Whiteface. Same backyard view, but always something new to gaze upon.
New recliner. New cellular blinds (pic in up position). Keep rm warm in winter.
Firestick for TV. Toyotomi heater warms whole house! Open house design.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Jay, NY
  • Wilmington Town Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Santa's Workshop
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Whiteface Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks!

Affordable Relaxing Getaway! Beautiful 3 bedroom cottage on 18 acres!

Now with high-speed internet thanks to our newly installed satellite (June 2020 and upgraded 2023).

Super CLEAN. Cleaning lady is amazing and long time family friend. We still leave 24 hours between guests.

Come enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains after these crazy years!

Whiteface Mountain and Santa's Workshop are just 10 miles from house.
Jay covered bridge and swim holes are within walking distance.

OUR HOME: This newly renovated home is located on 18 acres on a peaceful back road in Jay, NY. Relax on the deck overlooking the 180 degree views of the Adirondack High Peaks. Walk our trails in the woods behind our house or play in the yard (i.e., baseball and frisbee or sledding down the hill in the winter). Roast marshmallows over the fire in our fire pit in the woods (strict fire safety rules apply & no fires in drought seasons).

PRICE DETAILS (see more descriptions of costs/fees below):
$195 per night.

Cleaning fee shown as $100, but $50 is a refundable trash deposit, making sure that guests remove trash and recycling. Sorry there is no curb-side trash pick-up in this beautiful country location.
The other $50 for cleaning can be refunded after your rental if guests bring their own LINENS/TOWELS and do basic cleanup.

*Holiday weekends have three night minimum.

Additional VRBO service fee and taxes apply.

Note: If you have a dog, ask us if you can bring the dog. We charge an extra $100 pet fee for the extra deep cleaning required after your stay. We like to keep a low allergen home and don't often accept pets. We like to discourage it, but talk with the owner to see if your one well-behaved dog will be okay. We have rules: no dogs on beds or fleece blankets, no dogs left alone in house unless in a crate, wipe down dogs after being outside (bring old towels or use our older towels), and no dogs on furniture. Clean up after dogs when they are going to the bathroom outside. We have carpet, so please be super careful.

Longer rentals:
Ask about discounts for rentals over 7 days. Or for my repeat customers!

MORE HOUSE DETAILS:
Come relax and recharge with the views, that Adirondack smell, and the peace/quiet.

Front porch and back deck with plenty of outdoor furniture, small & large charcoal grills, lounge chairs. Front log porch is great for a cup of coffee as the sun is rising over the mountain.

INTERNET:
Yes, we have it! Finally, after years of looking for a rural solution. We installed a Satellite June 24, 2020. Then, we super charged it with changing to HughesNet. Satellite can be affected by bad weather, though. You will have high-speed internet connection throughout the house. Password will be at the house.

BEDS:
Master bedroom with plush-deep queen mattress,
two twins in 2nd bedroom,
double/full size bed in 3rd bedroom.

COMFORTS
include new log porch facing morning sun, with a rain chain that will soothe even if it is a rainy day. Full kitchen with all the amenities, new sofa and power recliner, realistic electric fireplace, powerful Toyotomi heater (new in 11/2019), DVD/VCR player, lots of movies and games, CD/radio doc, dishwasher and Electrolux front loading washer and dryer (new in 8/2019).

Open floor plan between kitchen, dining room, and living room. Dining room table fits at least 6 people.

BABY-PROOFED
house with supplies: plug covers, cabinet locks, Graco travel crib (with bassinet attachment for babies and fits toddlers up to 35 inches tall), high chair, and toddler life-jacket. Kid-friendly house with kids movies, games, toys, sled, beach toys, baseball bats, balls, frisbees and more.

TRAILS & ACTIVITIES
Hike, snow shoe or cross-country ski on our trails behind house.
Jay Mountain wilderness trails are close-by (<5 minute drive).

Walking distance to: world-renowned Ausable River for fly-fishing, historic Jay covered bridge, park/playground, swim hole by waterfalls at covered bridge, Jay gazebo where they hold concerts in the park in the summer, and JEMS Theater. (Note: East Branch of the Ausable River is within walking distance, and the West Branch of the Ausable River is a very short drive. Lots of fishing info under TV at house or ask owner).

Only 10 minutes to Wilmington for more swimming at the public beach (town beach at Lake Everest), Whiteface Memorial Highway, Santa's Workshop, and world-class skiing at Whiteface - featuring the largest vertical drop in the Northeast.

Cross-country ski centers (Cascade/ADK and Mount Van Hoevenberg Complex) are a 20 minute drive away, and on our own property. Snow shoeing too.

Lake Placid (home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympics) is less than 25 minutes away.

Drive in the other direction to see the Ausable Chasm (10 minutes) or take a ferry ride across Lake Champlain to Burlington, VT. The Port Kent ferry is only 45 minutes away. Check out Ferries.com.

Foodies will be satisfied: there are lots of new family-run farms in area with cheese, milk, eggs, chicken, beef, sausage, bacon, etc. Keene farmer's market is on Sundays, starting mid-June. I will send you a list of farms and farmer's markets.

WHAT OUR PREVIOUS VACATIONERS HAVE SAID:
'This place is so easy to live in.'
'Splendid home! Wonderful views and tranquility. House is well- equipped and we appreciate all your efforts in providing useful information.'
'Thank you for the wonderful secluded cottage!!!'
'It is so good to be back at your home in the ADKs, and to find so many new amenities, especially the couch.'
'We were in such desperate need of R&R and this house gave us so much peace.'
'The breeze on the porch and lawn is absolutely pacifying and replenishing.'

FINALLY, I want to be transparent with costs/fees. Here they are again:
-$195 per night.
-$50 refundable trash fee, which will be returned to you when we see that you have removed all trash and recycling at the end of your stay. Sorry for no curbside pickup in the wilderness!
-$50 cleaning fee: for use of our linens and for the extra time the cleaning lady needs to do your laundry. I can wave that fee if you are bringing all your own linens, as that is a lot less time for my cleaning lady. But please make sure to leave the house in good-clean condition, as that cleaning fee goes towards her cleaning time too.
-Sorry for the VRBO service fee, as I cannot remove that.
-If you are thinking about bringing a dog, then send me an inquiry and talk with me first. We have to be very careful with allowing dogs to help keep our home low allergen and low scent. (We like to use a scent-free and environmental products to clean.)
There is a $100 pet fee if your pet is allowed to come for the extra deep cleaning that the cleaning lady will have to do.

-Damage Protection:
Homeaway offers a great low cost property damage protection. You pay only $59 dollars for $1500 worth of protection.

I also like to give discounts on additional nights added to a rental last minute (like when you realize you just can't leave). Of course these are per availability.

Discounts for repeat renters and longer renters too (discount for 7+ days and bigger discount for 28+ days)!

When you book, I provide so much info on house and tourist info of area. I am here to help make your trip safe and enjoyable.

Thank you!

Property manager

Karen & David
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have lots of movies, games, outside toys.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Dogs with Owner approval through inquiry only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Remove trash and recycling from property. No curbside pick-up. Transfer station in Keene open all days 4:30, except Tues, Thurs.
Booking Traveler MUST: -be part of the group staying in the property. -include WITH booking personal Acknowledgement & Acceptance of all House Rules.
-Contact owner for Purpose of Travel Bookings by Travelers with NO REVIEWS or less than 4⭐ AVG Reviews are subject to cancellation post discussion.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jay

Located in Jay, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Whiteface Mountain and River Stone Wellness are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa's Workshop and Dartbrook Rustic Goods. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jay, NY

What's nearby

  • Wilmington Town Beach - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Santa's Workshop - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • High Falls Gorge - 19 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Mirror Lake - 31 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Kent Station - 37 min drive
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack Chocolates - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪20 Main - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rudy's Scar Bar & Grille - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Whitebrook Dairy Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded cottage for skiing! Amazing Views of Whiteface Mountain & High Peaks! located?

This family-friendly Jay cottage is located on a river, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ausable River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hurricane Mountain Wilderness and Wells Memorial Library. Santa's Workshop and Wilmington Town Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Great Home Base for Mountain Fun

Annual holiday trip with the family, great location was very convenient to the Whiteface area, Vermont ferry terminal, Lake Placid, Tupper Lake and all the amazing shops and restaurants in the area. Lots of time spent exploring the trails on the property and enjoying the snow with the kiddos in the back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

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

ADK Stay

Had a great time staying at your place! Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

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

Great getaway

Perfect spot to relax after hiking and outdoors activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa P.

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

Delightful stay!

Delightful cottage with a lot of history. Very beautiful property especially with the light snowfall we experienced. Our hosts were always available to assist us with our needs. My friend and I very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Perfect spot for family getaway

The setting was stunning and we loved the open spaces, outdoor activity equipment offered and fire circle. House is very cozy with great deck. We would love to make it back someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy N.

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

We enjoyed it!

The house and property were great, and despite the weather not holding up, the location is near enough to a bunch of neat places, particularly on the Ausable River.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen Crinieri M.

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

Weekend in the Adirondacks

We loved being close to Lake Placid, high peaks hiking trails, beautiful lakes, and a covered bridge. Spectacular views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

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

Nice and peaceful with room to play!

Great all around experience had by all. Will definitely be going back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie G.

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

Anniversary Getaway

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! WOW, what and incredible property. So many things to do in the area during all seasons. The house was clean, warm and inviting. Couldn’t ask for much more. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Q.

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

Beautifu weekend

Great location! Stunning views and easy drive to trail heads, restaurants. Enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

ppatterson4 P.

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

Great Mountain View’s, very quiet and private.

The Maples is clean and has all that you need for a comfortable stay. The Mountain View’s in 3 directions from the living room are outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Q.

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

Escape

Another great stay, peaceful, comfortable and the views are spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

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

Family Getaway

We had a wonderful stay! The house totally met our expectations. Definitely felt like a home away home! Plenty of space to relax and enjoy each others company.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cass K.

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

Hiking in the Adirondack Mountains

Spot was perfect for me and my adult children as a base for hiking the various trails in the Adirondacks plus visit to Lake Placid. Creature comforts of being at home (including internet access and cell service) and property was as listed. Easy communication and support from the host; would use again for future visit to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Fabulous Leaf Peeping Basecamp

Last minute trip to ADK’s and our favorite area. The Maples was a great place to stay with our friends for the weekend. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Q.

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

Hazen hooray!

Beautiful facility and location. Love its convenience to many great spots. Terrific view - especially with sun coming through living room windows! Hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil T.

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

Roomy, secluded, very cozy in winter

This cottage was perfect for me and my two friends, though it seems like it'd be ideal for families too with the three decent sized bedrooms, full kitchen and large living area. I was a little skeptical of the small-seeming stove at first, but it got the whole place nice and toasty in no time! I really enjoyed the private location... something I didn't see in this area for a similar price range. The winter nights were peaceful, quiet, and cozy, and combined with the warmth of the stove lent to a very hygge atmosphere. The bed I stayed in was firm and quite comfortable, especially after a day of climbing whiteface. It was hard to leave and I would have stayed longer if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

A Great Time

The cottage was a great place to stay for our Adirondack adventure. There was plenty of room for the five people in our group. It was secluded with lots of things to do nearby. The owners were very helpful and easy to work with. We all enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara G.

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

Tranquility

My stay was everything I hoped it would be: quiet, lovely views, the joy of sunrise, sunset, even the super moon right outside my door, and Whiteface in the background. The house was very comfortable and very well equipped for an enjoyable two week stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn B.

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

Comfortable stay in lovely setting

We visited to take advantage of cross country skiing in the area. This house is in proximity to many XC ski options and also plenty of great hikes. Clean, comfortable, well stocked and wonderfully cozy to return to each day. Owner was very communicative and helpful with latest conditions and facilities prior to the trip and while we were there. Would most definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Comfortable home; gorgeous surroundings

Karen and David offer a cozy, well-equipped house with many thoughtful amenities for both comfort and fun. Examples: guides to local farms and markets; fire pit; window fan; laundry facilities; sweet little walking trail through wild raspberry bushes. Views on all sides are amazing. We love the location - quiet and remote-feeling, but with easy access to high peaks, Whiteface recreation area and Lake Placid. Many places to hike and swim. Karen is communicative and helpful throughout the process of booking, arrival etc. We love staying here and hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Z.

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

Great out of the way property

This property is just outside of town on a quiet street. Easy drive to Lake Placid and Plattsburgh for the sherry to Vermont . Property was nice and had trails through the woods to walk and snowshoe. The owner was great and very communicative throughout the entire booking process to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Not much to do in Jay NY. Lots of driving around the area.

Nice and quiet. Overall the house had all the necessities and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

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

Cozy adirondack home with beautiful views

We came for a 4 day weekend for my wifes birthday. The place was perfectly located with magnificent views of the Adirondack mountains. The 3 bedrooms were perfect for our family and they had everything we needed for a nice relaxing stay. We were within half an hour of Ausable Chasm, Cascade Mountain and High Falls Gorge, all of which were amazing! We also loved the trails out back of the property. We highly recommended and cant wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Wonderful week!

The house was an excellent place for a family of four, with plenty of hiking and adventure opportunities for young kids. With daily thunderstorms, we got to visit but not jump into the swimming hole, although the backyard trails were a perfect relief for we needed to get outside between the raindrops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen & David

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This house was built by my grandparents in the 60's to retire in the peace and serenity of the Adirondacks. My grandfather loved to fish and hunt. My grandmother loved how the mountains looked different every time she looked out the window. The house was passed down to my parents and now to me. I named the 2 maple trees out front Grandma and Grandpa!
We are dedicated to making this house a comfortable and affordable gettaway.
We want to keep the prices affordable so that people can experience nature from their doorstep, looking out and seeing no other house around. What I love about the Adirondacks is the smell! So fresh. And the stars at night - what a Milky Way!

Why they chose this property

We have lots of windows to enjoy the 180 degree views of the mountains, including Jay Mountain wilderness and Whiteface Mountain. There are minimal visible neighbors. Quiet gettaway.
Enjoy the 4 large Maple trees in the fall.
Enjoy the trails all year around.
Clean and well-maintained home.
Rustic decor.

What makes this property unique

Seclusion!
18 acres with walking trails.
We were super careful during these COVID-19 times. I work in healthcare and the woman who cleans for me is thorough. If you have any symptoms, a positive test, or suspicions of sick contacts right before your trip, I will give you 100% refund - even if last minute. We all have to stay safe AND sane with the help of the mountains!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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