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Secluded Adirondack Lakefront Retreat- Running Deer Lodge

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Peace and quiet. Easy to leave your worries behind.
Fall 2011. Off season is a great time to visit Thurman pond.
The home on Thurman Pond, a 3/4 mile lake.
The great room overlooking the lake.
Dining room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Schroon Lake, NY
  • Thurman Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Schroon Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Seagle Music Colony
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Secluded Adirondack Lakefront Retreat- Running Deer Lodge

Your vacation home is Running Deer Lodge, a lovely cedar log cabin chalet on the edge of one of the most private and secluded lakes in this wilderness park. See more deer, beaver, osprey and loons, than you will people. Authentic furnishings in a Great Camp tradition throughout. Three bedrooms (and an overflow sofa bed in the lower den), enough for two families and children. A wall of glass opens the cathedral ceiling living/dining area to the lake, mountain views, and sunsets. Fully equipped modern kitchen, a den, 3 boats, 1 kayak, dock and float.
We have been told that this is one of the most attractive camps in the Adirondacks available for rent. Furnished and decorated in the best style (J. S. Crew asked to shoot their summer catalog here). Many of our guests come back year after year. The kids especially love it.


Guest comments: Wow did we have a wonderful stay at Running Deer! The nice thing is having family members drop by for a day or so and sharing in their amazement at how beautiful the place is. Enjoy the rest of your summer, Thanks, S. D. 2007

A wonderful week! Everything was just great, the weather, lodge, all the wildlife (beaver, bald eagles, loons, heron), and especially the fishing! Lots of bass (a few 5 lb+) and two huge pike 36'-38.' Looking forward to next year. Thanks again, J. M. 2007

These two letters are characteristic of those we receive each year.






Property manager

Tom Droscoll

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Schroon Lake

Located in Schroon Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pharaoh Lake Wilderness and Thurman Pond, while Oscar Seagle Memorial Theater and Seagle Music Colony are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Blue Line Outdoor Center and North Creek Depot Museum. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain climbing nearby.
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Schroon Lake, NY

What's nearby

  • Thurman Pond - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Schroon Lake - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Seagle Music Colony - 17 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Strand Theater - 18 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Natural Stone Bridge and Caves - 21 min drive - 12.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sticks & Stones - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pitkins Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪9 Mile Coffee Company - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack General Store - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Flanagan's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Adirondack Lakefront Retreat- Running Deer Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded Adirondack Lakefront Retreat- Running Deer Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Adirondack Lakefront Retreat- Running Deer Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Adirondack Lakefront Retreat- Running Deer Lodge located?

This family-friendly Schroon Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Thurman Pond, Park Beach and Strand Theater. Schroon Lake and Oscar Seagle Memorial Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and secluded
Wonderful Adirondacks home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Escape
Fantastic time and peaceful get-away
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, private and serene
The house was exactly as pictured and the kitchen was equipped with everything you could possibly need for cooking at home. The house was extremely clean and cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
The property is an excellent get a way in the adirondacks and our family has enjoyed it for the past two years.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Accommodations were very comfortable, right on the pond with great fishing. Lack of wi-fi and cell service were a minor inconvenience. Overall a very pleasant vacation for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Away from the norm. No TV, Cell service or Wi-Fi. Peaceful and very enjoyable. Not the best weather but great fishing. We will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gerald E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our second year
Wonderful cabin and an ideal setting. Literally piles of mouse poop in the kitchen cabinets. A large pile of nuts and crackers on the bookshelf and appeared to be a rodent stash. Nearly impossible to open sliding door to deck. Thick layers of dust on lamps and wall decor. Bathrooms very clean. It took 2 people 2 days to clean to where we were comfortable. Stayed last year and it was in better shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
We enjoyed our relaxing stay at Schroon Lake, despite the weather. Plenty of peace and solitude to catch up on reading. We were able to kayak around Thurman Pond, but had no luck with catching fish or spotting wildlife… maybe not the right time of year. We would love to return sometime in the summer next visit. Thanks again! Ken & Susie
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short but .sweet Golden retriever approved!
The lake was much lower than previous visit. The rowboat had a leak that we told the owners about. The outdoor grill was unusable. The indoor fireplace was amazing. The fishing was fair compared to August. we stayed in May The peace and quiet and the home itself…magical. We will be back! It was the beginning of the season. The hosts will fix the issues mentioned. Heaven on earth!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joni J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall stay
Always beautiful and serene with gorgeous views and peaceful atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
Very nice camp in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Be back
Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F., Camillus, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we were looking for
My brother and I rented the property for a fishing trip. The fishing on this lake is unbelievable. My brother caught a 3 foot pike almost immediately. The cabin is clean and very comfortable. Unfortunately, we had to cut our trip short due to a family issue back home. We hope to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wilderness Cabin
Amazing quiet beautiful Adirondack home on a wildlife filled small lake! Loons, osprey, eagle! You could hear the coyotes calling from across the lake and we even heard a bobcat! The fishing( with worms) was amazing! I have never caught so many bass! The dogs LOVED it too! Long gravel road to the house was the only downside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Schroon Cabin on Thurman Pond
A really nice cabin in a lovely location. It was quiet, serene, and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol s., Southern

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and beautiful
This was our first time at the cabin. Took keep it simple we already booked for a week next summer. We learned to step back and live without our phones and internet. My daughters phones had service but not ours. A ten minute ride to the village was good to check messages. The Shroon library was lovely if you needed good internet for computer work. One of the best vacations we have had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tara r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Thurman Pond
Another great stay! So peaceful, calm and quiet. Enjoyed a day on lake George and hitting up paradox brewery. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very remote location, peaceful and relaxing, abundant with wildlife
Gorgeous cabin and property. Almost every day able to view loons, eagles, ducks, deer, fish, frogs, heron, turtles, beaver and nesting osprey. Perfect vacation. Needs a little dusting however all of our time was spent outside!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Joni J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini escape from world
Second time there loved it only suggestion maybe update living room furniture. Recliner was broken and sear cushions torn and worn down
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
My wife and I had a great time at Running Deer Lodge! The area was so beautiful with the changing of the leaves. We used the canoe out on the pond, caught a few fish and enjoyed being on the water. I don’t think we saw one other person the entire time out on the pond or at the property. The lodge is decorated awesome inside and has everything you need apart from WiFi. We did not have any phone signal or WiFi but looked at it as a good way to get away from electronics. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Liz Z., Rochester , New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remote Secluded Location
If you are looking for a remote secluded cabin look no further. As others have said, it is located 1.5 miles off the main road down a narrow one lane gravel road. Take it slow going in. We had an enjoyable few nights at Running Deer Lodge despite all of the rain. The cabin was chilly when we first arrived. We reached out to Tom who was quick to respond and suggested we light a fire. The house has some old Adirondack charm and is well stocked. It was just the two of us so we didn’t want for much. The only thing we would have missed had we not brought our Roku and fortunately have Verizon to use as a hotspot, was the ability to bring in Sunday football. The house has no Internet or cable. I understand people go to the mountains to enjoy nature and get away from TV and normally this wouldn’t be a problem. However, during football season when it is pouring rain outside and there’s a marathon going on in town closing the main road this was an alternative. We made it work. We read books and put together a jigsaw puzzle. I’m sure if the weather was better we would’ve taken full advantage of all the cabin had to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James (Gregg) B., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Off The Beaten Path
Great vacation spot for those who want to be off the beaten path. My son and I visited at the end of September and we were the ONLY ones on Thurman Pond. They have quite the selection of boats to choose from. However, we spent the most time on the ~14ft Gruman rowboat. I brought my transom mount electric motor, battery and charger and it worked perfectly! The motor allowed us to "Park" in one spot, even in the high winds during our fishing runs. We were catching small mouth bass. The house has the authentic Adirondack lodge feel, complete with the wood burning stove and mounted wildlife. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D., Pompey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Peaceful
A very nice rental in a nice location. We enjoyed our stay greatly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this house!!
Running Deer Lodge was everything we hoped for and more!! The house was beautiful-rustic and charming with everything we could possibly need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K., Rotterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful relaxing getaway at Running Deer Lodge
This is a beautiful property with pretty much everything provided for your stay. The description and comments covered all of our questions. Tom is very responsive. The road coming in is a little rough and narrow in spots but we just drove slowly. Fishing, boating, relaxing on the deck, sitting on the dock, listening to the loons, etc. - great Adirondack getaway. We had fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

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