Lakefront Camp and Boat House on Upper Lake Chateaugay

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Entire home

The Bishops Camp from the access road. House at top, boat house and lake behind

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Lyon Mountain, NY

Upper Chateaugay Lake
13 min walk
Lower Chateaugay Lake
5 min drive
Chazy Lake
12 min drive
Plattsburgh, NY (PLB-Clinton County)
36 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

BUNK ROOM

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

EAST BACK BEDROOM

1 Double Bed

GIRLS ROOM

2 Single Beds

MASTER

1 Queen Bed

WEST BACK BEDROOM

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

DOWNSTAIRS HALF

Toilet · Shower only

UPSTAIRS

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Historic Adirondack camp built in 1902. Property on 6 acres with direct lakefront access. Boat house and dock. Guests have use of a canoe, rowboat (Adirondack Guide Boat) and inflatable kayak. Large living room with wood burning fireplace and full kitchen downstairs. 5 bedrooms and bath upstairs. Large screened in front porch and smaller side screened porch. Games, puzzles and movies available to enjoy in the evening, but the stargazing is amazing.
Lake Placid, Saranac, Ausable Chasm, Malone Golf Course as well as several colleges and universities all within an hours' drive. This camp is a family camp which we rent for a few weeks a year when we are not able to be up there to allow others to enjoy it as much as we do. No parties allowed

Property manager

Elizabeth Bourne

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack n'play and bed rail for toddlers at the camp.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Pets are not allowed on furniture or beds.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please take all food you brought with you when you leave. Leaving food in the refridgerators or cabinets will result in a $100 fine.

Please wash and fold all towels used before you leave inlcuding those from the boathouse.

Please leave all items in the boathouse where they were found when you leave.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ellenburg

Located in Ellenburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Titus Mountain Family Ski Center and Malone Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Adirondack Park and Chazy Highlands Wild Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

Lyon Mountain, NY

What's nearby

Upper Chateaugay Lake - 13 min walk
Chazy Lake - 12 min drive
Lake Champlain - 48 min drive
Titus Mountain Family Ski Center - 51 min drive
Whiteface Mountain - 83 min drive

Getting around

Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hollywood Inn - ‬3 min drive
‪Tanager Lodge - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Camp and Boat House on Upper Lake Chateaugay pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lakefront Camp and Boat House on Upper Lake Chateaugay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Camp and Boat House on Upper Lake Chateaugay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Camp and Boat House on Upper Lake Chateaugay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Adirondack Park and Upper Chateaugay Lake. Chazy Highlands Wild Forest and Lower Chateaugay Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

9 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful old Adirondack camp

Our family of 6 adults and 2 children really enjoyed our stay. The house is spacious and well appointed. Being older, it’s somewhat dark inside, but it has a wonderful wrap-around porch which was great for reading, playing games, sharing meals, etc. Access to the lake is across a little-traveled road. Fabulous large boathouse with everything you could want — including a refrigerator!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

5 July 2023

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

Excellent Early Summer retreat

Plenty of space, the Lake was beautiful for swimming and fishing. We had great weather the entire week. Quiet and relaxing.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

10 Sept 2022

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

Nice spot on the lake

Relaxing cabin with everything needed

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David L.

29 July 2022

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

Wonderful historic camp retreat

The property is very nice and the pictures don't do it justice. Very relaxing environment, both inside the camp and down at the boathouse. Wonderful wrap around porch in which to enjoy morning coffee, or even better down on the dock. Full size washer/dryer was wonderful. Overall, a very relaxing environment in which to spend time with family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

28 Aug 2021

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

Genuine Adirondack Experience

We loved this property. It was not only an authentic Adirondack camp, but is also a piece of history making it even more special. I would describe the home as rustic with a lot of character and clearly enjoyed by present and past owners for more than 100 years. We spent a lot of our time at the boathouse enjoying the beautiful view of the lake and mountains with our morning coffee and evening beer. The canoe and small motor boat were a nice touch, and we brought our own paddle boards as well. It was a great week and a successful birthday trip for my neice.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

17 Aug 2021

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

Gorgeous lake, charming property

Wonderful all the way around. The perfect vacation for us! Boathouse and dock were awesome! All the modern conveniences with a legit old fashioned Adirondack camp.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

1 Aug 2021

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

The perfect family getaway!

We had an absolutely idyllic time at this beautiful place. Perfect spot right on beautiful lake Chateaugay, lots of fun in the boat house! Very comfortable beds and lots of of nice generous personal touches. We especially appreciate how welcome our dog was and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle C.

31 July 2021

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

Great week away from it all!

Lovely week at Bishop’s Camp. Liz was great and her caretaker, Calvin, was very helpful. Rustic but absolutely perfect for our family and dog. Would come again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Bourne

This house has been in our family for 5 generations. We have been blessed to have made wonderful memories here. My family and I live outside of NYC - we try to spend as much time up at the house as possible, but with kids getting older and busier, we have some time we feel we can share our camp with others.

Why they chose this property

One of the best places on the lake. The property sits atop a hill and looks down onto the lake. The side of the lake gets more breeze (=less bugs) and wonderful sun sets. The boat house makes for a fun place to be with a long dock right on the lake. Great for an afternoon nap, playing darts or reading a good book in a rain storm. Rustic and elegant living. Great fishing, sunsets and stargazing from the dock. Peaceful and relaxing.