10/10 Excellent
Kim N.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Kim N.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Entire home
Dog friendly, wooded property; 3 BR cottage; private beach; tennis, boating
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 637.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Schroon Lake, NY
- Schroon Lake5 min walk
- Strand Theater9 min walk
- Park Beach13 min walk
- Lake Placid, NY (LKP)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior
About this property
Dog friendly, wooded property; 3 BR cottage; private beach; tennis, boating
Are you looking for a dog friendly summer vacation? Terra Alta Cottages is a tranquil retreat located in Schroon Lake NY at the foothills of the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. It has been a summer destination since the 1930s and has been owned and operated by three generations of the Starfield Family since the mid-1950s. Spend a week or a month enjoying tennis, kayaking, hiking, playing pickleball or just relaxing by the lake or on your own screened-in porch. The property has 2 tennis courts (one with pickleball lines), hiking, boating, and a lakefront supervised by a Red Cross certified lifeguard. Cottage has ceiling fans in every room, one A/C Unit and strong Wi-Fi (>150 mbps).
Cottage has a fully-equipped kitchen, including a toaster oven, a microwave and a coffee maker.
There is one bathroom. All rooms have ceiling fans and there is one air conditioner.
Terra Alta Cottages maintains a pay-as-you-go laundry facility adjacent to the tennis courts. It has three commercial coin-operated washing machines and two coin-operated commercial dryers. Price for a wash is $1.00. Dryers are $1.50 for 45 minutes.
Terra Alta is dog-friendly. While pets are never permitted on the Terra Alta beach, or in watercraft belonging to Terra Alta, we do provide off-leash times for our furry family members (every day from 8:00am-9:00am and 5:00pm-6:00pm at a designated spot by the boat dock.)
Terra Alta Cottages maintains quiet time beginning at 9 PM. This includes the entire Terra Alta Cottages grounds and the beachfront.
There are 32 cottages on the property, so friend gatherings or family reunions are welcome. Organized activities include pickleball clinics, bonfires, movie nights and more.
We are 1/2 mile from the town of Schroon Lake and 25 minutes from hiking in the Adirondack high peaks region. Dozens of local hikes and climbs. 30 minutes to Lake George or Ticonderoga. 90 minutes from Albany Airport NY and Trailways bus stop in town.
Terra Alta community activities in 2023 included: Corn hole tournament, Kayak Race, Trivia night, wine tasting, Monday night movies, bonfires with S'mores on the beach, tie-dye, pickleball clinics, sing-a-long, volleyball, softball and basketball.
If you're looking to explore a quaint town , swim in the fresh waters of Schroon Lake, relax on the porch with a good book or hike in the Adirondack mountains, you're in the right place. Come Explore
Cottage has a fully-equipped kitchen, including a toaster oven, a microwave and a coffee maker.
There is one bathroom. All rooms have ceiling fans and there is one air conditioner.
Terra Alta Cottages maintains a pay-as-you-go laundry facility adjacent to the tennis courts. It has three commercial coin-operated washing machines and two coin-operated commercial dryers. Price for a wash is $1.00. Dryers are $1.50 for 45 minutes.
Terra Alta is dog-friendly. While pets are never permitted on the Terra Alta beach, or in watercraft belonging to Terra Alta, we do provide off-leash times for our furry family members (every day from 8:00am-9:00am and 5:00pm-6:00pm at a designated spot by the boat dock.)
Terra Alta Cottages maintains quiet time beginning at 9 PM. This includes the entire Terra Alta Cottages grounds and the beachfront.
There are 32 cottages on the property, so friend gatherings or family reunions are welcome. Organized activities include pickleball clinics, bonfires, movie nights and more.
We are 1/2 mile from the town of Schroon Lake and 25 minutes from hiking in the Adirondack high peaks region. Dozens of local hikes and climbs. 30 minutes to Lake George or Ticonderoga. 90 minutes from Albany Airport NY and Trailways bus stop in town.
Terra Alta community activities in 2023 included: Corn hole tournament, Kayak Race, Trivia night, wine tasting, Monday night movies, bonfires with S'mores on the beach, tie-dye, pickleball clinics, sing-a-long, volleyball, softball and basketball.
If you're looking to explore a quaint town , swim in the fresh waters of Schroon Lake, relax on the porch with a good book or hike in the Adirondack mountains, you're in the right place. Come Explore
Property manager
Julie Meer
Languages
English
Amenities
Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Schroon Lake
Schroon Lake is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Adirondack Park and Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, while Strand Theater and Seagle Music Colony are cultural highlights.
Schroon Lake, NY
What's nearby
- Strand Theater - 9 min walk
- Park Beach - 13 min walk
- Paradox Lake - 5 min drive
- Thurman Pond - 7 min drive
- Seagle Music Colony - 10 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sticks & Stones - 3 min drive
- Pitkins Restaurant - 10 min walk
- 9 Mile Coffee Company - 11 min walk
- Adirondack General Store - 23 min drive
- Flanagan's - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
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About the host
Hosted by Julie Meer
We are third generation Starfield family The Starfield owner/managers. We have owned and operated Terra Alta Cottages since the 1950's. While I grew up in Brooklyn, I spent summers at Terra Alta every year of my childhood. After I aged out of camp, I became a counselor and then a lifeguard. I am now in charge of property and cottage maintenance; my husband is the Treasurer and technology officer; my brother is the President of the Corporation and sister-in-law does direct to market rentals and is in charge of housekeeping and turnovers. My first cousin runs the community activity calendar. One could say that from the time I was a child, watching my mom do the job, I wanted to do the job as well. Mac, the property supervisor in the 1970's, had a red pick up truck, smoked a pipe and let me ride next to him in the cab. My brother, four years older, was allowed to stand on the back fender when we were riding on the grounds. Terra Alta is in my soul and I'll do anything I can to make our guests feel welcome.
Why they chose this property
From the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce: Combining small town character, recreational and cultural opportunities, and unparalleled beautiful scenery, Schroon Lake is YOUR Adirondack destination!
Schroon Lake is the quintessential Adirondack town, with a storied history that spans over 200 years. Today, Schroon Lake offers year-round activities and events, with natural resources and assets second to none. Stroll down Main Street and enjoy shopping, dining and amenities, or head to the Town Beach where you'll find one of the most beautiful and best maintained waterfronts in the Adirondacks. Our pristine lakes- Schroon Lake - offers excellent boat access, swimming, camping, and fishing. Surrounded by wilderness, the Schroon Lake Area has a variety of easily accessible hiking trails, ponds, lakes, cross country and downhill skiing, and snowmobile trails. Schroon Lake is also home to a thriving arts community that includes Seagle Festival, the country’s oldest summer voice program. Your perfect Adirondack vacation is calling…see you in Schroon Lake!
Schroon Lake is the quintessential Adirondack town, with a storied history that spans over 200 years. Today, Schroon Lake offers year-round activities and events, with natural resources and assets second to none. Stroll down Main Street and enjoy shopping, dining and amenities, or head to the Town Beach where you'll find one of the most beautiful and best maintained waterfronts in the Adirondacks. Our pristine lakes- Schroon Lake - offers excellent boat access, swimming, camping, and fishing. Surrounded by wilderness, the Schroon Lake Area has a variety of easily accessible hiking trails, ponds, lakes, cross country and downhill skiing, and snowmobile trails. Schroon Lake is also home to a thriving arts community that includes Seagle Festival, the country’s oldest summer voice program. Your perfect Adirondack vacation is calling…see you in Schroon Lake!
What makes this property unique
Terra Alta Cottages is proud of the community spirit that is felt by our guests during their stay. TA promotes that spirit by leading community activities at no additional cost to guests Some of the activities may include a July 4th ice cream social, tie dye, softball games, a talent show, bonfires, kayak races, cornhole tournament, movie nights, and local area hikes. Terra Alta Cottages will send a full activities calendar for the season to each guest. The same calendar is also posted on the bulletin board outside the mail hut, in the laundry room and on the Rec hall porch.
All activities will also be announced via the Terra Alta facebook page and via our text messaging service.
Our on property free amenities include:
Tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, private beach with adirondack chairs, kayaks, sailboats.
Every cottage has a picnic table, fire pit, BBQ grill, clothes dryer, and screened-in porch.
All activities will also be announced via the Terra Alta facebook page and via our text messaging service.
Our on property free amenities include:
Tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, private beach with adirondack chairs, kayaks, sailboats.
Every cottage has a picnic table, fire pit, BBQ grill, clothes dryer, and screened-in porch.
Languages:
English
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