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9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Rainbow Lake, NY

Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center10 min drive
Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)12 min drive
Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station19 min drive
Lake Flower23 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lovely visit. Very comfortable beds.

Karen R.

Sep 23, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4/Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

None Closer to the Water's Edge. One of a kind BOATHOUSE

If you want a fun and unique experience then come and stay in our one of a kind large converted boathouse resting in a quiet cove on private Rainbow Lake. Newly extensively renovated . You cannot get closer to the waters edge, your partially over the water. Over 300 feet of shoreline, 2+ acres of wooded and grassy grounds. Enjoy 25 miles of interconnecting waterways (Lake Kushaqua, Clear Pond, Buck Pond, and of course Rainbow Lake) bordering forever wild state lands. Wildlife sanctuary to eagles, loons, blue heron, osprey, beaver, otter and several species of ducks. Enjoy some of the best fishing in the Adirondacks (bass, northern pike, walleye to name a few). Many small coves and islands allow for very intimate kayak and canoe exploring. Swimming right of the docks and private beach, and a private float rests just off the shore. Breathtaking views of the lake and gorgeous sunsets from the wrap around deck/dock and point. Loads of sunshine! Views of the lake from just about every room in the house. Horseshoe Pits on property. At night gather around the Large fire pit with chairs right on the waters edge, cook dinner over an open wood flame or just reflect on the days events.. Excellent golf courses nearby. Easy drive to hiking, numerous trails, high peaks region, Olympic venues, shopping, visitors interpretive center, and fabulous local restaurants. 25 minute drive to Lake Placid, 15 minute drive to Saranac Lake. Jotul propane stove in living room, stone fireplace in living room. Sleeps 8 comfortably. Several different bed configurations. . Fully equipped and applianced kitchen. Screened in porch. Ample parking. All linens provided. Non-smokers only.

Come enjoy the lake in the springtime and experience the lake coming alive, the wildlife, the waterfowl, and the great fishing. Take advantage of the reduced rates. Some of the best fishing is in the springtime and early summer before the summer rush comes. This is a great fisherman's getaway. If you would like to bring your own boat let us know and we can arrange for you to use our private launch. (call for details and restrictions). Come join us in the fall for the foliage, campfires and cool crisp nights.

Come enjoy a winter wonderland. There are numerous opportunities for cross country skiing right out your door step. If snowmobiling is your thing, we also have numerous trails and actually are only a couple hundred feet from a major snowmobiling trail. You can go downhill skiing at whiteface mountain or enjoy all the Olympic venues in Lake Placid. Don't forget ice fishing.

We do not accept reservations for more than two (2) weeks.
Only dogs accepted/no other pets permitted.

Property manager

John Prescott

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Add'l. Fee for ninth & tenth person. Contact owner.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rainbow Lake

Located in Rainbow Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Waterhole and Adirondack Artists Guild are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Pisgah Ski Area and Dewey Mountain Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rainbow Lake, NY

What's nearby

Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center - 10 min drive
Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 19 min drive
Bartok Cabin - 23 min drive
Lake Flower - 23 min drive
Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club - 24 min drive

Getting around

Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Donnelly's Ice Cream - ‬12 min drive
‪Hex & Hop - ‬17 min drive
‪Adk Cavu Cafe - ‬17 min drive
‪The Shamrock Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Grub's Pub & Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is None Closer to the Water's Edge. One of a kind BOATHOUSE pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at None Closer to the Water's Edge. One of a kind BOATHOUSE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at None Closer to the Water's Edge. One of a kind BOATHOUSE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is None Closer to the Water's Edge. One of a kind BOATHOUSE located?

This family-friendly Rainbow Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Adirondack Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Great Lawn and Paul Smiths College. Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center and Brighton Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

23 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful view!

Lovely visit. Very comfortable beds.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kay C., SPENCERPORT, NY. US

16 Aug 2023

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

Waters Edge

We stayed for two weeks and had up and down weather. A lot of rain fell over our two weeks. Never a day that was a complete wash out but close to it. The lake was beautiful and we had fun kayaking. The furniture in the living area is not very comfortable and with the rain we had to stay indoors more than we would have liked. Also doing laundry was a bit of a challenge with the stipulations. Just took longer. All in all we would stay here again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie A.

1 July 2023

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

Family Reunion

Overall, the boat house was lovely and on the water was a plus. The outside property was well maintained. I would have liked to have a different coffee maker as the one provided was confusing and took some learning. I would also have liked elimination of fleas on the bottom of the sliding door. Finally, I would have preferred to have kayaks provided rather than having to spend hundreds of dollars more to have them provided and delivered.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

26 Sept 2022

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

Perfect location!

Great spot to enjoy the ADK's from! Despite hitting a rainy week, we were out hiking and kayaking every day, sometimes for most of the day. It is particularly nice to be able to kayak right from your house to "the outback" - that is places without motorboats, houses, etc. Spacious place with big kitchen with table and lots of spots to settle down in a comfortable spot with views of the lake. Very comfortable bed, too :).

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T., Niagara Falls

24 July 2022

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

Even better than expected

What a gem! The pictures really don't do it justice, Right on the water, easy access for launching kayaks, canoes or just going for a swim. The beds are so comfortable and loved the ensuite bathroom in the master bedroom. We had 8 adults and stayed for a wonderful week. Weather was good every day except 1 but Lake Placid is only 30 minutes so it's easy to escape a rainy day. Loved hearing and seeing the loons every day, so many loons!! Overall great place. Highly recomended, just wish it was a shorter drive for us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Jan 2022

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

Great Location

Great location for our New Year's trip. The house was spacious and perfect for our group of 6. The location was close to winter activities so we will going back again. Perfect location for a warm weather trip also especially if you have a kayak, canoe or boat.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jessamyn L.

28 Nov 2021

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

Thanksgiving

This home could not be closer to the lake. We had a lovely thanksgiving. The unexpected snowstorm was magical and made the beautiful fireplace shine even brighter. Our small children adored the three twin bed room. I would love to see this property in the summer!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carina C.

8 Apr 2021

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

Spring trip

The house was a perfect size and right on the lake! The kids loved exploring and it wasn’t to far from lake placid ! Beds could have been softer, but other then that it was a wonderful relaxing trip! True cabin on the lake feeling!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

4 Mar 2021

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

Family Vacation

The house is the perfect size for our family. Everyone had plenty of room to gather and get private space for quiet and nap times. When we got stuck in the driveway (snow happens) someone was there very quickly to plow and sand to make sure we could get out.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalya R., New York

11 Jan 2021

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

Beautiful house on the lake

We enjoyed our vacation in this spacious house. Views of the lake are beautiful- location is perfect if you want to be away from crowded places but still close enough to Lake Placid. Kitchen has everything you will need.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra D.

15 Sept 2020

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

Fun Family Trip

The house is right on the water which was enjoyable for boating,swimming, and birdwatching.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mark M., Buffalo NY

7 Sept 2017

Beautiful Location

Beautiful location with a lot of property for lake front. Fishing was very good caught many nice perch, bass and small northern pike. We did catch fish off the deck but we had better luck in the canoe. The lake is beautiful, if you have a power boat you could tie up right to the house. The place was clean but could use some updating. The stove wouldn't boil water. The furniture was tired and saggy. The beds were comfortable. The house is roomy. We enjoyed the fire pit nightly. The chairs at the point was a nice place for morning coffee or to just relax and take in the view. We had a nice time it a great location with a great view. 30 minutes to Lake Placid. I would recommend Donnelley's Ice cream on state route 86 about 5-10 minutes away. Great soft ice cream. Just one flavor a day, strange but delicious. There's always people there, which tipped me off that it had to be good.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R., Guilderland

13 Jan 2017

Awesome house on Rainbow Lake

We rented the house for 3 days between Xmas and NYears 2016. It was a winter wonderland. The house is fantastic with a master bedroom with bath downstairs and 3 bedrooms with a bathroom and shower upstairs and a 3rd bathroom downstairs. This is great for a family reunion. We had 7 in our party including my son, two young grandsons, my daughter and her boyfriend, and me and my wife. We loved cooking in the kitchen, enjoyed the fireplace, views of the lake, and everything worked and the place was well supplied with necessary kitchen and other equipment. Even had a couple of snow shovels for the walk. We spent time doing a 500 piece puzzle, playing games, reading, and enjoying each others company. A few of us went for a walk and we couldn't find the trail, probably because it was snow covered. If we had more time we might have done some snow shoeing or other winter activities. I took my 11 year old grandson to Lake Placid, about a 20 minute drive, and we went dog sledding, to the Olympic museum, and he had pumpkin ice cream! The tubing was shut down at the nearby Pisgah Ski slope due to ice. There are plenty of places to buy supplies in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. We ordered pizza one night and went to the Mexican Restaraunt, Casa del Sol, which was fantastic! The only regret was that we didn't have the full week to enjoy the house and the area. And being right on the lake we would love to come back in the summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mike k.

10 Nov 2016

Very nice property on the water

We enjoyed our stay at the property, especially the proximity to the water and the quiet! Everything in the house worked and the condition was as advertised. The main drawback to our booking was the fees added . Cleaning fees, homeaway fees, mandatory insurance etc. I dont mind paying for a nice house on the water, but I felt gouged after all the fees add up.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

About the host

Hosted by John Prescott

Co-owners for 11 years. We lived in our sweet home for 4 years prior to a major renovation to the house itself. We took our home to a year-round rental in July, 2009 and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learning about our yearly new and returning renters. Currently we reside year round in New Hampshire with the exception of the few weeks we enjoy at our house during the various seasons. It is our respite, our quiet, tranquil, relaxing get away from the hustle & bustle of suburban life. We love it here & we know you will too!

Why they chose this property

Quiet, peaceful private lake.

What makes this property unique

What we truly love about our home is the sunsets from our waterfront deck or walking out to our point on our 3.75 acres for conversation, a beverage, the breeze, and the sun set!
On a crisp morning, the steam arising off the lake is breath-taking.
No sunset or early morning sunrise is ever the same. The northern lights are incredible. A starry night lying on the deck to watch the shooting stars is a show in itself.
And lest we forget to mention the waterfowl, the baby ducklings in the spring, the beavers, the otters, and the incredible loons with their eerie calls. We've been fortunate enough to see a baby loon with his very protective parents; it was beautiful!!