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Beautiful lakefront cabin located less than 1 hour from Lake George & Saratoga

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Welcome to the General’s Cabin!
View of the house from the lake.
View from the dock looking towards the cabin.
View from the deck August skies.
Main entry.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Argyle, NY
  • Cossayuna Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Saratoga Race Course
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3/Common Area (lower level)

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Beautiful lakefront cabin located less than 1 hour from Lake George & Saratoga

The General’s Cabin at Lake Cossayuna is perfect for a couple’s get away, a girls trip or a family vacation! Fully equipped lake front home in a prime location for fun on site or head out for exciting Adirondack excursions! Forty minutes to Saratoga and forty-five minutes to Lake George.

Stay on the premises for boating (bring your own boat to our dock), fishing, kayaking and more! Plenty of outdoor games provided for entertainment. There is a card table located on the lower level for everything from poker nights to old maid! The kitchen is fully stocked and, with a creamery and Gardenworks located nearby, your inner foodie will be happy to meal prep while looking out over the lake! Enjoy the deck while relaxing on the two person swing or cast a line from the dock. Plenty of places nearby to explore: Gardenworks, Battenkill Creamery, Lakeside General Store, Stuart’s Berry Farm and more! Like beer and wine? There are local breweries in close proximity: Argyle Brewing Co. and Scotlander Brewery. Victory Vineyard, South Dominion Vineyard and Slyboro Ciderhouse are a short drive away. At Hicks Orchard and Slyboro Ciderhouse kids can feed the goats and enjoy warm cider doughnuts! Horseback trail riding is also located nearby at 4J Farmm where you can enjoy a leisurely ride through beautiful farmland.

Other seasonal activities nearby include the Washington County Cheese Tour/County Bounty (Sept), lavender picking at Lavenlair (July), berry picking (summer months), the Washington County Fair, the Schaghticoke Fair, apple picking at Saratoga Apple (Sept-Oct), the Saratoga Raceway (August) and the Adirondack Balloon and Lake George Balloon Festivals (June/September).

Spend a day at Lake George playing mini golf, visiting the arcade, taking a ride on the lake with the Lake George Steamboat Company or watching fireworks over the lake (Thursday evenings in summer). After a busy day among the crowds of tourists, head away from the hustle and bustle back to the calm and quaint atmosphere of The General’s Cabin.

Got a day at the track on your mind? The General’s Cabin is a great option for a long weekend to attend the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Racetrack. With the cabin as your home base, you can enjoy all that the Adirondack region has to offer while being situated in a convenient location for a day at the races!

If you enjoy hiking, Battenkill State Forest* offers two and half miles of rugged terrain, but the views are amazing! Battenkill State Forest is located less than thirty minutes from the cabin. If you prefer a trail with natural water features, check out Shelving Rock Mountain Trail* located about an hour from the cabin. (*Please note that these suggestions are made based on the proximity of the location to the cabin. If you plan to hike, please do your research prior to your trip to ensure your comfort and safety.)

Just aiming to relax and get away? Then keep it local! Stay at the cabin and watch the sunrise over beautiful Lake Cossayuna from the balcony deck with a hot cup of tea or coffee in the morning and star gaze by night. The view of the stars from the platform dock is spectacular! Shooting stars a bonus! Enjoy s’mores lakeside down by the fire pit located by the dock and grab breakfast or lunch at The Auction Barn Restaurant. Joe is baking up fresh pastries Friday-Sunday at the Lakeside General Store where you can also stop for souvenirs of your trip or get wonderful homemade sandwiches. Take out or dine inside or outside in their beautiful picnic garden located behind the store. Go for ice cream or top rated chocolate milk at the Battenkill Creamery. Visit Gardenworks for a variety of goods and hand crafted items. They boast a large selection of cheeses and local fare for your enjoyment. Inquire about their farm to table events and weekend brunch. Contact Mapleland Farms to see their wide selection of maple products sourced on their Salem, NY maple farm minutes from the cabin. Head up to Whitehall to Rathbun’s Maple Sugar House Restaurant for a delicious weekend breakfast. In August their blueberry pancakes can’t be beat!

If it's fall y'all then Washington County is the place to be! Fall activities located close by include apple picking at Saratoga Apple or Hicks Orchard. Both offer cider donuts and wonderful apple products. Slyboro Ciderhouse is located at Hick's farm which features hard cider and light fare. Events may include live music. Enjoy pumpkin patches, the corn maze and petting and feeding the farm animals at Schuyler Farms. Gardenworks Farm offers weekend brunch from 12pm-4pm and their calendar of events boasts everything from classes on dry flower arrangement to Zumba in the fields! Tiashoke Farm and mercantile has a variety of pumpkins to pick from, as well as local fare and antiques. Rathbun's Restaurant and Maple Sugar House is decorated for fall and their menu features seasonal favorites, like fluffy pumpkin pancakes served with their very own maple syrup! If wine is divine in your book, then you might enjoy an afternoon at Victory View Vineyards or South Dominion Vineyard where events have included a paint n' sip and a wine, food and music pop up.

This is our family vacation home and we take pride in its appearance and all that it offers. We hope that you will love it as much as we do! Please be aware that the maximum rental available is two weeks.

Property manager

Melissa
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
Parking available

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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
Stairs required to access the main living space.
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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
Maximum of 2 consecutive weeks rental (same renter or rental part). No jumping/diving into lake - water activities at own risk. Must remove trash.

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
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

Argyle

Located in Argyle, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. RS Taylor & Sons Brewery and Oliva Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ashville Game Farm and Exotic Zoo and Christ the King Spiritual Life Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Argyle, NY

What's nearby

  • Cossayuna Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saratoga Racetrack - 39 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Saratoga Race Course - 39 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Skidmore College - 41 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 44 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Edward Station - 23 min drive
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auction Barn Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Scotlander Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Battenkill Valley Creamery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪R.S. Taylor & Sons Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Locust Grove Smoke House - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful lakefront cabin located less than 1 hour from Lake George & Saratoga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful lakefront cabin located less than 1 hour from Lake George & Saratoga?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful lakefront cabin located less than 1 hour from Lake George & Saratoga?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful lakefront cabin located less than 1 hour from Lake George & Saratoga located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Cossayuna Lake and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Big Island. Summit Lake and Barkley Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Hooray for the “ General’s Cabin”

Exactly what we were looking for , great host and value!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Saratoga Trip

Cabin on a lake with a Wonderful View!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Great clean camp, right on the lake.

We went for a fishing trip and had a great stay. The camp is very clean and comfortable. The space is wonderful, with the kitchen and living room sharing space for nice meals together. we are looking forward to another stay. Overall, the camp and the fishing were A+.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ C.

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

Lake House

Our stay was very nice , Melissa had many little thoughtful amenities. Kitchen well stocked with utensils. Tea and honey was a nice touch and little gifts in the bathrooms of items that you may need, like deodorant and face wash. Kayaks and life preservers for getting out on lake. The lake is beautiful . It very close to the 4J farm where we went horse back riding
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

A True Gem!!

What a wonderful lake cabin!! It was everything we wanted. The house is right on the lake and there are a couple of decks to sit, relax and take in the scenery. The host has thought of everything. The kitchen is well stocked with all cooking essentials one would want. Everything needed to have fun is provided - games, DVDs, dart board, kayaks. The house is very clean and well organized. The host is very accessible and answered all my questions quickly. They also had tons of suggestions of fun things to do on the area. What a find!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful Lakeside Getaway

Our stay at *The General’s Cabin* on Cossayuna Lake was simply perfect! From the moment we arrived, Melissa, our wonderful host, made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The cabin was clean, with cozy beds, high quality bedding, and a fully equipped kitchen that made it easy to feel right at home. The location is idyllic—nestled right on the shore of the serene Cossayuna Lake. We spent our days swimming and fishing in the crystal-clear water and our evenings relaxing by the fire pit, watching the beautiful moon rise over the lake. The peaceful, rural setting was exactly what we were hoping for, providing the perfect retreat after attending the Farm Aid Concert in nearby Saratoga Springs, just a 40-minute drive away. Melissa’s attention to detail and genuine care for her guests made our stay even more special. If you’re looking for a clean, cozy cabin in a stunning lakeside location, we highly recommend *The General’s Cabin*. We’ll definitely be back! Thornton Family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Melissa

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So happy to be a host! We love our family property and get joy from sharing it with others. When guests tell us how much they enjoyed their stay, it genuinely makes us happy. We love The General’s Cabin and want folks to benefit from its beautiful lakefront location and the opportunity it provides to access all there is to do and see in the Adirondack region.

Why they chose this property

The season and timing of your stay at The General’s Cabin can influence your experience. May and June are rather quiet on the lake. We enjoy these months for the pre-summer serenity. Temps start to heat up and things are starting to come alive. July and August bring on the summer fun! Boaters, fishermen, jet skiers, and kayakers are in their glory. Local farms are open and there is a plethora of things you can do at the cabin or within the region. The weekends are busier and more lively than the week days during these months, so if you seek serenity, week days are your better bet. I love the fall and September and October at the cabin are wonderful! The air is cool and there is so much to do locally, from pumpkin picking to apple picking and even a hot air balloon festival! No matter the season, the setting is simply beautiful and relaxing.

What makes this property unique

The cabin is truly a lakefront property set just feet away from the lake. The deck and balcony provide great views and multiple spaces to enjoy the outdoors. The open concept main living space allow for great family time or ease of conversation while meal prepping. The cabin decor sets to mood for your Adirondack adventures!

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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