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Lakefront spacious contemporary. Large families welcome. Ski GORE nearby!

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Snow and ski sports
The Lodge at Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake 8-2018
NYS Snowmobile trail access from our beach when the lake is frozen.
Catching bass in our cove.
Sunset on Loon Lake

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Chestertown, NY
  • Loon Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Loon Lake Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Friends Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Down stairs bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

South Bedroom w/ balcony

1 Queen Bed

West bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Down stairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master ensuite

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront spacious contemporary. Large families welcome. Ski GORE nearby!

This is a weekly rental (Saturday to Saturday, 7 nights) during the summer season (June 15-Sept 1). Shorter length stays available on the shoulders and off-season (2 night min). Cottages available May 1 till Oct 31. Lodge available all year.

Linens, towels, and paper goods NOT provided. Dumpster on property for garbage. Recycling must take to local landfill (pass provided).

The Lodge at Birchwood Cottages on Loon Lake, Chestertown NY is a huge contemporary Adirondack lake lodge. Fully furnished with spectacular views of Loon Lake from all areas of the house, with an all glass front. Come to relax by the fire or participate in many local outdoor activities. 3,600 square feet of wonderful modern living space for your next family vacation or reunion! The Lodge includes a gourmet kitchen with connected dining area for large feast gatherings; four bedrooms plus wonderful loft off the master bedroom, 3 full bathrooms, dishwasher, washer & dryer, radiant floor heating.

Sleeps up to 14 people. Lots of floor space to put your kids on an air mattress (not included).
Master Bedroom: 1 king, 1 full, 1 cot
Upstairs bedroom 1: 1 queen
Upstairs bedroom 2: 1 queen
Downstairs bedroom: 1 queen, 2 twin
Master balcony: 1 queen
Living room: 3 couches (non pull out)

We offer plenty of private parking for vehicles, boats and their trailers, cable television, WiFi, campfire pit, propane fireplace and propane grill. Swim area with floating dock, boat dock for up to 25ft boats, and sandy beach are available for no additional charge between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Enjoy fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking on beautiful Loon Lake or the many other Adirondack Lakes nearby. Visit Lake George's famous attractions just a short 25 minute drive away. Spend time at neighboring fun spots including Frontier Town, Schroon Lake, Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, Scenic Gore Mountain -- gondola rides, and Ausable Chasm! Horseback riding and golfing are also available nearby!

All well behaved pets are welcome at Birchwood! Small pet fee is extra. We do ask that they remain leashed at all times while on our property. Please pick up after your pets indoors and outdoors. We prefer that they remain downstairs if staying in the Lodge and off the beds/furniture in all units (as to help keep allergens to a minimum).
Due to NYS Department of Health regulations, dogs are not allowed at the beach, in the designated swim area. We do however, have plenty of lakefront shoreline for dogs to enjoy, docks to jump from and some shallow exit areas as well. If you are using Birchwood as a base for a day trip, we ask that you take your pet with you. If that's not possible, we'd be more than happy to recommend a local "pet day care". Leaving your pet behind without supervision is not permitted. We don't want them to be frightened or rowdy while you're away -- after all they should enjoy vacation as well.

Additional cottages available on property for the extended family that wants their own space at additional cost. Rec Room is open to all Birchwood guests.

You must provide email address for forwarding of lock box access code, beach waiver, etc. Off VRBO communication is automated and limited. Every reservation requires acknowledgement of receiving and reviewing the Property Rules and Terms of Service.

Lodge - https://www.vrbo.com/4847591ha
Cottage #2 - https://www.vrbo.com/7656305ha
Cottage #3 - https://www.vrbo.com/9160685ha
Cottage #4 - https://www.vrbo.com/9343827ha
Cottage #5 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320785ha
Cottage #6 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320187ha
Cottage #7 - https://www.vrbo.com/7256241ha

Property manager

Patrick McGowan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Under 18 must be supervised @ beach and rec room
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Great for family events. Prior approval required
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Tell us about your furry friend. Pet fee xtra
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Vehicle licence plates and names of occupants required. All must sign beach liability waiver.
Warren County NY Occupancy tax of 4% required for stays less than 30 days.
Please confirm that you have received and reviewed the email we send after reservation is confirmed. It is chock full of our homes details.

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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 45
Note from host: Great for family events. Prior approval required
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

Chestertown

Located in Chestertown, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Pharaoh Lake Wilderness and Loon Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chestertown, NY

What's nearby

  • Loon Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Loon Lake Beach - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Friends Lake - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Natural Stone Bridge and Caves - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 19 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friends Lake Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bullhouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront spacious contemporary. Large families welcome. Ski GORE nearby! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront spacious contemporary. Large families welcome. Ski GORE nearby!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront spacious contemporary. Large families welcome. Ski GORE nearby!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront spacious contemporary. Large families welcome. Ski GORE nearby! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chestertown holiday home is steps from Loon Lake and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Loon Lake Beach. Hudson River and Schroon Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Ski Vacation- Gore Mt
Great location for Gore skiing, and love the lake view. Accomodations were perfect for 3 families, and the home was clean and cozy. This was our 2nd stay here and we plan to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful White Christmas
We had a great Christmas break with our family. The lodge has everything you need and it's close to Gore mountain, if you want to ski. Patrick was extremely responsive to all our questions. Great view over the frozen lake where people were ice fishing.Definitely recommend this place for a nice vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alex L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view
We stayed for a winter holiday weekend and were charmed by the view of the frozen-over Loon Lake with its ice fishers and snow mobiles. The house is great! Might want to get the lighting a bit more finessed- superbright, cold lights here and there, in and outside, mess with the Cozy winter night vibes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place would definitely stay again
Large clean house with room for the whole family and close to everything you would want to do !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great time at Loon Lake
A wonderful place to stay. Plenty of room for the whole family .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a family vacation.
We had our family vacation here and had a great time. Home was very nice and had plenty of room for the 9 of us. Would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Holiday Celebration!
Our family had a great time-plenty of room to spread out and lots of holiday decorative touches that made our stay special!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Prefect for our family of 12. Plenty of room to enjoy each other. The host was very attentive. We looking forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to spend time with friends and family
Had a great time with my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B., Caldwell, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gore Mt Family Ski Trip
Good communication with the owners, easy check in, clean, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Place
We felt at home, and had a lot of freedom to enjoy the lake and property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Brianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway!
Great lodge with lots of room to be together and spacious rooms. Being right near the lake was very nice, we were able to go ice fishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable Stay!
It was a memorable and pleasant stay. View of lake loon from the property was gorgeous. Patrick promptly responded to the queries and very supportive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Vacation Home
Hosts were reliable and easy to communicate with. House was clean. The beach and lake view were the best part!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lodge at Birchwood
We had a wonderful time at the Lodge. It is spacious, clean and has amazing views of Loon Lake. The Christmas decorations and lights were a nice touch. The McGowan’s are great hosts. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frankie R., New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant getaway
What a perfect retreat this house was. My group and I very much enjoyed our stay here, we are already planning another trip sometime this fall to see how gorgeous it is with all the fall foliage. The house was spacious, clean, and just perfect for a large group of people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family
Rented lodge to house 11 people. The lodge is clean and easy to find. It has a great view with an entire wall of windows looking over Loon Lake. We will rent again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alysia B., Princeton, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Snowboard Getaway
We recently stayed at the cottage and had a wonderful time. It has a very spacious kitchen and living room area for all to enjoy. There are so many DVDs and games to keep us entertained throughout the week. Patrick was an excellent host and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

august a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
house with a view.
great location, loved the lake house had plenty of space for all 10 of us. Will revisit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelli F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Getaway
Our family had a wonderful time once again at the Birchwood cottages. The hosts were wonderful, communicative and helped to make our stay enjoyable. Thank you for helping us make lasting memories (and for sending items we accidentally left behind :))!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great experience! Margo answered all emails and concerns quickly. Very responsive and extremely nice. Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yuberky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was really happy we have amazing days.
Everything was really clean organized, Patrick and Margot really great host always answer for any questions thanks guys we really appreciate.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very fun time with a lot to do
I stayed with my brothers and some close friends. Been a while since we got together and it was very fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
My friends and I visited mid September, it was very quiet and not many people around. A door handle broke off and the home owners were there in no time to fix it! I highly recommend this house! Great views and plenty of things to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ThE Covid break we needed
Private beach, great weather,comfortable surrounding.... what more could one ask for! Definitely the place for those who need a break. Clean, comfortable and great place to maintain social distancing while having a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Patrick McGowan

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About the Owners: Birchwood Cottages is family owned and operated by Patrick and Margo McGowan, under our LLC, ADK Birchwood. Patrick & Margo McGowan have loved the Adirondack Park for decades and had been searching for the perfect spot to make their own in the Adirondacks. Margo and Patrick have always been drawn to the park; they were engaged in Brant Lake (just down the road) and married in Lake Placid, and vacationed in the ADKs just about every year since then. They have become quite the Adirondack groupies, scouring property and vacationing in various spots within the blue line for years and years, it was time to put down some roots.

Why they chose this property

How we came to love Birchwood: Margo had known about Birchwood Cottages for about 15 years, as she went to college with the previous owners daughter, and had visited Birchwood a few times throughout her college days. In years passed, she had always toyed with the idea of buying Birchwood – but considered it pipe dreams at best. In the summer of 2015, the McGowan’s came to Birchwood to have a mini college reunion with her friends and classmates, and it was then, that the timing was right to call Birchwood home! After a quick discussion with Art and Jill Spierre, and a seemingly short drive for Jen and Steve to check the place out, a handshake sealed the deal. The Hazelton’s and McGowan’s spent the summer back and forth to Birchwood, and in discussions with Art and Jill, and were finally able to call Birchwood theirs in September 2015. In 2020, Margo and Patrick made another leap and purchased the Hazelton's shares of the LLC.

Our goal is to keep Birchwood as a family friendly vacation spot for our loyal guests AND NEW ONES, so they too, can call Birchwood home (if even for a week or 2) for years and years to come!

What makes this property unique

Birchwood Cottages is a delightful set of cottages, and one large main house (The Lodge), settled on the north-west shore of Loon Lake surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. In the summer the cottages can be rented by the week and include a nice sandy beach for the kids to play and swim. Our roped swimming area is easily accessible by steps that lead to a sandy gradual walk-in, and include a floating dock.

Loon Lake is a nicely tucked away little treasure in Chestertown, NY. There are multitudes of activities to do for a day trip- or never leave the beach- which ever you prefer. Full service marina located across the lake for all of your boating needs, and our large boat docks can accommodate any size boat! Winter time in norther Warren County boasts abundant activities; Skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, snowmobiling and annual winter festivals are plentiful.

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