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Charming Cottage - Lake George's Hidden Staircase

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Master bedroom - queen sized bed
Living area
Second bedroom - full sized bed
Hidden staircase
Hidden staircase

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake George, NY
  • Wild West Ranch and Western Town
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fort William Henry
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lake George Steamboat Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Upstairs

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Charming Cottage - Lake George's Hidden Staircase

Loon Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Sleeps maximum of 4 adults and two children.

Charming cottage in Adirondack style. Large porch and outside seating for 6.

The Mystery

Do you remember Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys? What better way for your family to spend a unique and memorable Adirondack vacation than your children tucked into bed in a magic room of their own behind a hidden staircase. Where else would you want to spend a summer vacation when you were 10 years old??

The Setting

Amazing Adirondack Bungalow with great front porch, sitting atop a knoll just off route nine. Named after the Lake George State Island, Loon is located 1/2 mile south of exit 21, is in a quiet neighborhood. We are conveniently located midway between the Lake George Village strip and the Great Escape Park and the Outlets .

The cozy living room is decorated in Adirondack décor. Bright kitchen with wainscoting and table that seats 4. Outside table seats 6 with gas grill. Kitchen has all the amenities of home, full refrigerator, gas stove, coffee maker, toaster, air fryer and microwave.

Three bedrooms. The master is very large and bright with a Queen size bed, and the second bedroom has a double bed and dresser . The attic magic room has three twin beds for children age 4 to 16. Along with the cottage there is a private firepit and umbrellaed outdoor seating area for six for everyone to enjoy a cool adirondack evening.

The living room bookshelf rolls open to reveal a stairway leading to a large room (The magic room) which sleeps 3 (I would guess ages 6-14). It is the perfect place to have a memorable Adirondack vacation.

A unique feature

Also included with the cottage is an AC (some rooms), WIFI, streaming ready televisions and propane grill.

Hiking/biking Enthusiasts

One of the best amenities is that this cottage is located across the street from the Lake George Bike/hike trail. Head north for a fifteen minute ride to take a dip in Million Dollar Beach (all down hill to the lake, so a bid of a harder pedal home!) or head south to the historic "Feeder Canal.” Start the day with a hike along the same path.

Dino Roar Valley is right across the street and perfect for younger kids, and the Eagle Flyer zip line is nearby. Walk to the old time saloon for delicious barbecue. Ten minutes from the Great escape

Two miles south LG village and 2 miles north of the outlets. A perfect blending of two worlds five minutes in either direction!!

You can arrive any time after three. I will connect with you at some point. Feel free to unload and unpack and make yourself at home. Checkout is 11am. Please keep our cottage tidy and wash your dishes before checking out.

A few highlights

- Bike Trail – across from the cottages is the bike trail which heads north takes you to

Million Dollar Beach – wonderful walk or bike(remember it is uphill coming back!!).

- Magic Forest – Dinosaur land just opened after million of dollars in renovations. Just across the street.

- Outlets – have doubled in size – 2 miles south

- Lake George Village – 2 miles north

- Fireworks every Thursday night in Lake George Village – gets very crowded.

- Many beaches across route 9 – be sure and take a cruise on one of the big lake boats – an evening cruise is the best

- Concerts at Shepherds’ Park most Fridays at the band stand at the village beach.

- Prospect Mountain drive and/or hike – one mile north right before village

Amenities

– Gas grill

– Wifi

– Air conditioning in living room, large bedroom and upstairs magic room

– Fire pit – wood can be bought at the Price Chopper

– Large kitchen with table for five

– gas stove

– Bar in living room area.

Queen bed in rear bedroom

– Double bed in front bedroom

– Upstairs attic room…three twin beds.

– There are fans and heaters available.

– Paper products - beginning supplies of toilet paper, paper towels and dish detergent are provided.

– Pillows, bedspreads and blankets are provided. Please bring your own towels.

– The back hall has a shelf for all dry goods and other supplies that don’t require refrigeration.

– Appliances include coffeemaker, microwave, gas stove, refrigerator and plates, mugs, bowls and utensils for 6.

– Trash should be put in proper bags and put in dumpster.

– Container for recyclables in each cottage and should be emptied into the appropriate containers next to the dumpster..

– Pull down the shades in the rear bedroom in the afternoon as the hot sun sets to the west

– Cleaning supplies and vacuum and broom are provided

– The water is from a well and tastes great.

– There are plenty of books for your summer reading. If you are not done with one, please take it with you.

Check out is at 10:00. Please leave the cottage neat and tidy (this includes dishes). Just lock up and leave the key in the lock box.

ENJOY!

Property manager

Melanie Pine

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Up to 2 dogs; NO cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking indoors. It will affect your deposit.
Pets of any kind are 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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Lake George

Lake George is home to this cottage. Fort William Henry and Patriot of Lake George Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Six Flags Great Escape and Magic Forest Park. Dino Roar Valley and Goony Golf are also worth visiting.
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Lake George, NY

What's nearby

  • Wild West Ranch and Western Town - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort William Henry - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Outlets at Lake George - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Lake George Steamboat Company - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Shepard's Beach Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Edward Station - 23 min drive
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoreline Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lagoon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Vero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slice Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪163 Taproom - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage - Lake George's Hidden Staircase pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage - Lake George's Hidden Staircase?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage - Lake George's Hidden Staircase?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage - Lake George's Hidden Staircase located?

Situated in Lake George, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Wild West Ranch and Western Town and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Lake George. Magic Forest Park and Dino Roar Valley are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Girls Weekend 2024 !

The little cabin was the perfect location for our Lake George Spooky Girls Weekend. We enjoyed our stay so much we are looking into renting this one along with another cabin on the property and bring the entire family with us next time !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

paula c.

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

Rustic cottage

This property was conveniently located for us and what we needed to do. Nicely decorated, lots of games. Had all the necessities we needed. Will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra M.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Tired property

My family and I, all adults, stayed here two nights to attend a family reunion nearby. The property was located near a highway so quite noisy. The shower was very small and difficult to move around inside. Towels were not provided. Host quickly answered my .concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Magic Room

My family and I are repeat renters for The Loon. We stayed here approximately 4 years ago and as soon as I saw the listing, I immediately booked it for this Summer. This rental is close to everything. We had a great time. I will definitely recommend this cottage
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Nice Place

We unfortunately did not get to spend much time at this house, but it was a great spot to come back to after activities in the area. Plenty of room for our group, and the hidden loft was a hit with the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

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

Good Time in the ADK

The property is dated but it was clean and comfortable. Good location south of the village of Lake George.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew T.

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

Lacrosse trip

Had a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

A great place to stay

Very easy check in, responsive and friendly owners.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Lake George stay

Cottage was nice and located in a quiet neighborhood very close to town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Brooklyn, NY

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

Very rustic - but cozy

This was the first time my family (two adults, two teens) visited Lake George and we had a great time. This cottage is located a few minutes away from the Village, but along Route 9 where you can find everything, so we liked that a lot. The photos listed are pretty much what you will find, however we were a little disappointed that the upstairs is really more of an unfinished attic. (The walls are not fully painted and the stairway to get up there is narrow.) Anyone who sleeps up there has to worry about hitting their head in the morning! That being said, it was a good stay and we enjoyed the various knick-knacks around the house. The kitchen is not large but it does the job for breakfasts, which is all we ever used it for. Some small additions would have made this place better for us: - A Kettle - Softer pillows - A new shower curtain (or better yet - install a shower door) - a full-length mirror (we were traveling with a teenage girl who really missed this!) - alarm clocks or other clocks in the bedrooms These are small things! I know the owners did everything to make us comfortable, even providing some bug spray on the porch, board games to play, and a small amount of coffee in the freezer. I'd recommend it to small families.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Perfect

Our family of 3, along with our best friends..family of 3 couldn't have enjoyed our stay more! The Loon cottage is exactly as pictured and even more charming in person. It was the perfect setting for our relaxing getaway with all the amenities you need!! Our teen boys were over the moon about the magic room!! The Loon brought us all together with great family games, puzzles, cooking and cards on the porch late into the nights!! Small power outage for an hour or so one early morning, Melanie quickly responded and kept us up to date on restoration via power company! Location is exactly as stated, close to Lake George Village and outlets!! Perfect! We will be back...thanks Pine family for taking such pride in your property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Perfect getaway

We had such a great time we the property. Centrally located and clean. We will be booking for next year at this property, we had a blast.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nick H.

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

Great Visit to Lake George!

The property served our family well! There were 7 of us overall (4 adults, 3 kids). Location was great as we were 2 minutes from Lake George Village or 5 minutes from the Walmart, Aldi, Etc. in Queensbury! We were also just 2 minutes from Six Flags. The location was away and quiet. The cabin itself was clean overall and stocked with the pots, pans, and things we needed for breakfast in the morning or to reheat leftovers from the resraraunt. Kids loved the hidden room! The only negatives was that the cottage could use some updates (not a big deal at all though), the shower was small and for someone like me who is 6'3" the showerhead was at like neck-level ( again not huge deal), and the landscaping needed done (weeds were high around firepit, neighboring house, and the stairs to the dumpster). Owners were very easy to comminicate with when needed. Will definitely return to Lake George at some point and will consider property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Great cottage

The cottage was cozy and well stocked. Melanie was very responsive to my questions before, during and after our stay! I highly recomend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brad I.

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

Good start

We had a great time in the lake George area and it’s surroundings. The stay at the cottage was ok, my kids loved the hidden stairs behind the bookcase. There was a weird smell in the kitchen but we didn’t cook at all in there anyways, just had coffee. If you’re on the bigger side like myself the shower enclosure is from the 1940s and was not very comfortable for me. Could use an update in the bathroom for sure. The cottage is up on a hill right next to Route 9 and can be loud for the person sleeping in the bedroom on that side of the cottage. Other than those things Melanie was great to deal with and response time was very fast on getting back to me with any questions, even when we lost power she gave me an update on when it would be back on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Teresa H.

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

Cute cabin

Had a nice week here. A quick drive to Lake George Village and Bolton Landing, but still a quiet place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

fabulous location

The property was perfect for our visit to family in the area. The grand children lived the magic room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Loon Cottage

My children and family stayed at Loon Cottage. When we arrived, the cottage was very clean. I was impressed with the way the cottage was set up. It was so cozy and comfortable. My children loved the "hidden room". Infact, they want me to have the same setup in my attic. Lol. Everything was so close to the cottage. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. I would definitely recommend this cottage for spending a relaxing vacation. I didn't get to meet Mrs. Pine, but I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Pine, and he was a very nice gentleman. All of my questions regarding the cottage were answered via email and promptly by Mrs. Pine. We had a fantastic experience and look forward to returning. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Great place

Quiet neighborhood, neighbors are great and it's super close to the village. Any questions and the property manager responded right away. We had a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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Hosted by Melanie Pine

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