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Bear Cabin at Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, Sleeps 4, One Night Minimum Stay

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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977 Springfield Rd, Wilmington, NY, 12997
  • Wilmington Town Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa's Workshop
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Whiteface Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

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About this property

Bear Cabin at Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, Sleeps 4, One Night Minimum Stay

Bear cabin is a four person glamping cabin at the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, a few miles from the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center. The Bear Cabin features Wireless Internet, flat screen TV, a picnic table and propane barbecue, year round heat and AC, a full size twig bed, as well as a very comfortable futon, a small fridge, a hot and cold water dispenser. While there is no running water in the Cabin, There are two bathrooms, one with a shower and washer-dryer, both shared with renters of the two person Wolf Dome, at the Wendy Hall Welcome Center, about 100 feet away from the Bear Cabin.

The Welcome Center is a great place to learn about nature, and you may purchase sweat shirts, tee shirts, books, photographs etc.. While the Wildlife Refuge has public visitors during open hours between 10 am and 4 pm, the Refuge is all yours after 4 pm closing. Sit around the campfire or walk down to the West Branch of the Ausable River, and use our hot tub, outside wood sauna, and then the strong in spirit can go jump in the lake! Fish, swim and use our canoes and kayaks along the Ausable, which in this area is also called Lake Everest. Lucky hikers and kayakers have spotted moose, bear, coywolf, fox, fisher and eagles, as well as songbirds and any bird of prey you'll find in the Adirondacks, from owls to hawks to falcons and osprey, in the sloughs, or along the two miles of family friendly hiking trails in the 50 acre Adirondack Wildlife Refuge.

Want to learn all about owls and falcons, and all the members of the food chain, from the micro world of insects, through birds and small mammals, along with the reptiles and amphibians which make up that food chain, and their roles in nature?

Find or call Steve Hall, the owner of the Refuge, who lives in Ausable Lodge, down by the river. Steve has extensive experience with wolves, bears, raptors and moose, and will teach you all about the challenges they face as key members of the food chain. How about outer space, learning about our place in the universe, how old it is and how long we’ve been on earth, livestock and how we developed livestock out of wild animals, and the ongoing insect apocalypse and other fascinating and sometimes scary topics? Glamping with a heavy dose of Nature, and all for a good cause, as all rents are used to fund expenses at the Adirondack Wildlife refuge.

Property manager

Steve Hall

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 1 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

About the area

Wilmington

Wilmington is home to this cabin. Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and John Brown Farm State Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Santa's Workshop and Dartbrook Rustic Goods. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Olympic Center or Olympic Jumping Complex.
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Wilmington, NY

What's nearby

  • Adirondack Wildlife Refuge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wilmington Town Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Santa's Workshop - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • High Falls Gorge - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cloudspin Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪High Falls Gorge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack Chocolates - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Cabin at Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, Sleeps 4, One Night Minimum Stay pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Bear Cabin at Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, Sleeps 4, One Night Minimum Stay?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Cabin at Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, Sleeps 4, One Night Minimum Stay?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Bear Cabin at Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, Sleeps 4, One Night Minimum Stay located?

Situated in Wilmington, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ausable River, UVM High Peaks Health Center and River Stone Wellness. Wilmington Town Beach and Santa's Workshop are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian H.

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

Bear cabin

Very peaceful and tranquil property. Minutes from whiteface mountain and you get to take in all the snowy views. We were lucky enough to have a snowstorm the night we stayed and it was a winter wonderland. The amenities were great and Steve was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph Y.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Owner doesn’t care about his guests

Me & 2 buddies stayed at bear cabin this weekend & happened to get a 22” snow storm. The property owner didn’t plow at all, we nearly couldn’t get out leaving. We asked the property owner to park elsewhere so we didn’t the stuck & he disregarded it. Cabin wasn’t the cleanest by any means. Had to walk a 100 yards just to use the rest room, in 2 feet of snow just because the property manager didn’t care to treat the road leading in or clear walk ways. The location was great, but wasn’t a great experience. We will not be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL S.

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

watching bald eagles while eating breakfast at the river- what more do you need?

we wished we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Doug V.

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

Good stay

Overall it was a good stay. It was a little tough to find in the dark and the rain but once we found it we got settled in. It’s at an old wildlife refuge so it was different than expected but still a great stay. Owner was friendly and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Beautiful stay in the Adirondacks

Owner was extremely kind. Cabin was well kept and very cozy. Beautiful scenic stay in the Adirondacks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

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

Pleasent stay

We had a very nice stay. The place felt clean and safe and was down a nice, quiet lane. Very pretty trees all around and comfortable for us and our dog. We used the hot tub after a long day of hiking and it was very relaxing. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Todd B.

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

Nice and clean cabin, as advertised

Nice cabin, appreciate the TV, WiFi, bathrooms nearby, gas grill and microwave. Would be good to have a single electric burner and sautee pan to cook with. Also, the hot water ran out quickly during showers. All in all, we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

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

A Beautiful Stay; Along Our Way

We are thankful for the availability to stay here a night along our way. The road to get here was absolutely breathe taking, beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christine D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cabin overnight

Ask for updated photos. There was a very large chain link fence installed not photographed in cabin pictures that resembled a large game perimeter fence. Rustic charm gone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

B T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Deceitful pics, zoom in to know what you’re getting!

So the pics of the cabin in the adrindacks looks great at quick glance, as well as jacuzzi. So for my 35 year anniversary surprise to my wife. 4 hour trip there. The cabin has 8’ fencing up against 2 sides of cabin, ( The marketing pic of the cabin is uptight against the cabin, not even back 2 feet so you can see the sides) but if you zoom in you can see a fence on the side, but not like it’s up against the cabin , deceitful) and the road on the other side. The Jacuzzi, was a community jacuzzi. which I did not or was not made aware of. The pic looked great with no one in it. (makes you kind of assume it’s just your cabins) Yes I spoke with Steve and he did say it was a Beautiful 60 acre piece of land that I needed to go down and see and it wasn’t right that I didn’t even go down and see it. And he did , offer me a free second night stay to come back (as when we saw the cabin we turned around and went home) however. If I wasn’t happy with the Cabin situation (Deceitful Pics. Not to mention the cages of animals where open and empty. I said I could understand having budget issues and not being able to keep the property up, but be honest and forthright with the people coming so when they make this long trip, they’re not surprised as to what they’re getting that’s all. I am looking for a refund. Steve is not looking to return the money so hopefully verbo will? we’ll see. I will keep you updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interesting location, lots to do

It was a little difficult finding the cabin in the dark. But, once we got to explore in daylight the grounds were pretty cool. Very nice view of the back of whiteface, great waterfront setup with adirondack chairs, and 2 firepit options. Not having running water was sort of a pain, but there is a water dispenser in the room, and the bathroom is close. Great time here and my adult sons want to return. Also , pretty good trout fishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie E.

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

Great glamping getaway

Steve is a wealth of interesting information and although there weren’t many animals at the refuge at the time, we enjoyed our stay very much. Beautiful little area to paddle and walk around, nice hot tub and fire pit down by the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Hall

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English