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Longfellow a Traditional Cabin

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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Paul Smiths, New York
  • Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Paul Smiths College
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Longfellow a Traditional Cabin

Located in the Lodge Building with is own private entrances. So even though Longfellow is in what we call the lodge building there are no shared indoor spaces. It is very private but there is one adjoining wall with another unit. Situated about 300 feet from the lake, which is visible through the trees. Longfellow is handicapped accessible. Living and dining room with a cast iron gas fireplace and kitchen. Two bedrooms one with king bed, one with two single beds. Full bathroom with bathtub and shower combination. The east facing covered deck overlooks the lake through the trees.

Longfellow cabin can be rented in combination with Osgood for a special reduced price. This combination would sleep a total of 6 people between 3 bedrooms.
The Great Room: The social retreat of an Adirondack Great Camp is the Great Room, a rustically grandiose meeting place for formal and informal activities. White Pine Camp's Great Room is available to guests at all times and provides a comfortable setting with furnishings typical of the era, including stick furniture, leather couches and decorative taxidermy. Firewood in the huge flagstone fireplace is always laid for guests to light at their leisure.

The Overlook: Under a canopy of cathedral pines and overlooking the Japanese Tea House and Osgood Pond is the Overlook. With its expansive vintage red tile patio, pergola, Adirondack furniture and fire pit, the Overlook is a popular spot for a lunch time picnic, late afternoon cocktails or an evening campfire with s'mores.

The Bowling Alley: Part of the Addison Mizner architectural design, the bowling alley was added to the game room in 1911. Yes, the set-your-own-pins bowling alley is still functioning and is much enjoyed by guests young and old. It also boasts a large stone fireplace, pool table and intimate back porch with incredible sunset views of Osgood Pond.

Japanese Tea House: Much coveted by the wealthy ladies of the Great Camps was a Japanese Tea House on an island. Olive White, wife of the original owner, was determined to have one as well. Today the Tea House is one of the most sought-after photo subjects in the Adirondacks. Our guests enjoy unlimited use of the Tea House island as a quiet getaway,

Property manager

Tim Moody 518-327-3030
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Weddings & private parties, Group parties
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings & private parties, Group parties
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rainbow Lake

Located in Rainbow Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Pisgah Ski Area and Dewey Mountain Recreation Center. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby.
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Paul Smiths, New York

What's nearby

  • Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Paul Smiths College - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club - 27 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Bartok Cabin - 27 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Lake Flower - 27 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donnelly's Ice Cream - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Adk Cavu Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Airport Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Shamrock Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Packbasket Diner - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Longfellow a Traditional Cabin pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Longfellow a Traditional Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Longfellow a Traditional Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Longfellow a Traditional Cabin located?

This family-friendly Rainbow Lake cabin is located on a river, 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Brighton Town Hall, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Great Lawn and Saint Regis Canoe Area. Upper Saint Regis Lake and Paul Smiths College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Winter getaway

My three children and I always rent a new cabin for the school‘s winter break. This one ranks amongst one of our favorite. Beautiful location, not far from Saranac Lake, perfect place for us to step away from our busy lives and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shala W.

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

Beautiful holiday spent in the Adirondack's

Lovely cabin, lovely facility, even in winter. We were cozy inside while the beautiful snow fell around us. The property was welcoming, quiet and the perfect getaway. The scenery could not be beat, absolutely gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Abijah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nicely maintained old camp, clean, and the property has lots of fun things for the family, 110 year old bowling alley! Will come again! That is, if I can get an available opening! This sweet place is very popular for summer retreats!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

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

Private retreat

Great property we had so much fun exploring all the buildings and history of this unique place. We also enjoyed Paul Smith VIC and Lake Clear Lodge very close to the property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina N.

Quiet, peaceful retreat

Wow - White Pine Camp is like stepping back in time - yet with modern amenities. The Longfellow suite of rooms is attached to the main building, but due to the fact that it is the end unit, feels a bit removed. It is super cozy with a small but well equipped kitchen. You have a charming small wood stove which has a protective screen so you can see the fire. Best of all you are free to roam the great camp and imagine what life must have been like in the 1920s and 30s - bowling and drinking martinis by the pond. We plan to come back at a time of year when we can take advantage of the canoes, but snowy winter was gorgeous too! This place is the real deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

White Pine Camp is a hidden gem!

First of all it is not located at Rainbow Lake, it is Osgood Pond and it is absolutely beautiful! The staff are so helpful and friendly and the cabins are amazingly cozy. Will definitely be going back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jimm L.

Camp life from the past

We had a great time with our family. There’s lots of stuff to keep our kid (3 years) busy. Havingau everything in one spot was also helpful. Be
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Tim Moody 518-327-3030

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The Builders

At the turn of the twentieth century, much of the St. Regis Lakes area was owned by Paul Smith lumber baron, inn keeper, and raconteur. Many of Smith’s prominent hotel guests subsequently purchased lakefront property from Smith to build their own summer homes, or camps, as they came to be known. One such buyer was Archibald S. White, a prominent New York banker, and his socialite wife, Olive. The Whites purchased 35 acres covered with white and red pine trees overlooking what then was called Lake Osgood.

In 1907 White commissioned New York architect William Massarene to design his Adirondack camp, just a short boat ride from Paul Smith’s Hotel. Ben Muncil, the region’s unschooled master camp builder, was the contractor. White also hired interior designer and architect Addison Mizner to work on furnishings and decor and design several additions and alterations. White Pine Camp was one of Mizner’s first commissions. He went on to become one of America’s leading architects and the visionary behind the development of Boca Raton, Florida.

Why they chose this property

The Camp

The camp that Massarene, Muncil and Mizner designed and built would be architecturally unique among the Great Camps of the Adirondacks. Its 20 original buildings included an owner’s cabin, dining hall, four or five sleeping cabins, two boat houses, a tennis house, bowling alley a Japanese tea house that would become one of the Adirondacks’ most iconic images. But unlike the heavy log style first developed by William West Durant or the ornate artistry associated with later Adirondack styles, White Pine Camp’s builders effected a more subtle rustic expression. Their “pre-modern” composition featured soaring roof lines, asymmetrical -shaped buildings, and the extensive use of dramatic, natural lighting. If windows are indeed the eyes of a home, White Pine Camp’s unusually shaped windows--in corners and clearstories--open every room to a kaleidoscopic array of natural light textures.

Another one of the builders’ innovations was the rough-milled siding developed by Muncil and Paul Smith’s millwright, Charles Nichols. It was a compromise between more traditional clapboard siding and the rustic slab siding typical of other Adirondack camps. Muncil and Nichols’ “brainstorm siding”, as they humorously referred to their innovation, soon became a common element of Adirondack architecture. Also known as “Adirondack siding”, it soon spread throughout the region and beyond.

In addition to its innovative architectural style, White Pine Camp’s designers surrounded their buildings with the most extensive landscape architecture of any Adirondack rustic estate to date. Its masonry walls, paths, bridges, flower plantings and lush rhododendron gardens create a medley of natural elements that embrace the camp’s grounds.

What makes this property unique

As a guest, you have your choice of 13 distinctive cabins and cottages with soaring roof lines, hand-built Adirondack-style furniture, stone fireplaces or wood stoves, and breathtaking views. Two cottages are pet-friendly, and most have private porches or patios.
Also, as a guest, you have total and unlimited access to all our facilities and activities.
Want to go fishing or boating? Just walk down to one of our two boathouses and grab a canoe, rowboat or kayak.
Want to hike? Head out on a trail right outside your door.
Want to swim? Enjoy an invigorating dip in the crystal-clear waters of Osgood Pond.
Like to bowl? You can do so in the vintage bowling alley used by the President himself... as long as you set your own pins.
And don't forget to bring a good book. White Pine Camp literally has dozens of indoor and outdoor hideaways to while away a lazy afternoon - be it by a roaring fire in the 'Great Room,' on a rustic bench in our Alpine garden, or in our iconic Japanese tea house on a tiny island accessed by a 300-foot wooden bridge.
Should you tear yourself away from camp, you'll find an entire smorgasbord of natural adventures. We are surrounded by the St. Regis Canoe Wilderness, with some of the most extensive paddling routes in the country. And, 'down the street' - our version of two miles - is Paul Smith's College, where you are welcome to enjoy the fitness center, café and Visitor Interpretive Center, the ultimate source on snowshoe, cross-country skiing, bird watching and back-country hiking.

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