Water front log home

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Old Forge, NY

View3 min drive
Calypso's Cove4 min drive
Enchanted Forest Water Safari5 min drive
Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This log home features 5 bedrooms. The master bedroom is located on the second floor overlooking the vaulted ceiling great room. It has a king bed and also a full bathroom. On the main floor you will find 2 bedrooms with a queen bed in each. There is a full bathroom on the main floor also. The kitchen, dining area and family room (60 inch tv) are located on the main floor surrounded by vaulted ceilings of notty pine. From there you can walk out onto the deck and take in the fresh air of the adirondacks. From the deck you can watch your kids play on the lawn or in the water. You have a perfect bird's eye view of everything. In the walk out lower level there are 2 bedrooms. Each bedroom has a queen bed and a bunk bed (bunk beds are twin xl). There is also a beautiful bar area to gather around. There is a 60 inch television and some couches to relax and watch your favorite show. From there you can walk directly out the sliding glass doors to the water. There is wireless wifi if you need to use the internet. If you want to experience the Adirondacks this is the place for you. There are deer, chipmunks, ducks and even loons that you can see right from your private log home. Linens will be included in all stays (bedding and bath and hand towels.) Gas Fireplace is not in use.

Property manager

Vincent Chiffy

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is 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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Old Forge

Located in Old Forge, this cabin is on the waterfront. Fulton Chain Craft Brewery and McCauley Mountain Ski Center 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 Pigeon Lake Wilderness. Travelling with kids? Consider Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Calypso's Cove. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Old Forge, NY

What's nearby

View - 3 min drive
Calypso's Cove - 4 min drive
Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 4 min drive
Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 5 min drive
Bald Mountain - 8 min drive

Getting around

Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - ‬4 min drive
‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬3 min drive
‪Keyes Pancake House - ‬4 min drive
‪The Back Door - ‬3 min drive
‪Slickers Adirondack Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water front log home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Water front log home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water front log home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water front log home located?

This family-friendly Old Forge cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Adirondack Park and View. Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Calypso's Cove are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

6 Sept 2023

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

Family Vacation

Camp Chiffy never disappoints! It is so perfect for our growing family. Our kids and grandkids had an unforgettable week of building memories together. The property is gorgeous, the new docks were perfect for our boat and our avid fisherman. Everyday ended with a fire in the beautiful fire pit! We all love camp Chiffy and hope to stay again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina K.

29 Aug 2023

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

Annual Family Camping Trip

This was by far our most favorite family camping trips thus far! The property was spacious, enough for our 4 families. The master bedroom was beautiful, we were able to setup a play pen for our 1 year old. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you may need. The views outside from the living room were breathtaking and beautiful. The kids enjoyed fishing off the dock every morning. Kayaks were great and fun. We will definitely be coming back. It was a trip were we created memories that will last a lifetime.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Missy B.

19 Aug 2023

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ADK 2023

Our stay at Camp Chiffy was wonderful! The house was beautiful! We loved the spacious yard and the easy access to the water! The fire pit and the chairs provided were great! We made wonderful memories with Family and cannot wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

5 Aug 2023

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Great As Always

We had a wonderful time. The cooler weather fostered more hiking and biking. We still went out tubing and cruising in the rented pontoon boat. The house was comfortable and well-equipped. Mr. Chiffey kept us abreast of the information we needed as we stayed there. Everything was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

1 Aug 2023

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2023 vacation

Great

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

22 July 2023

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

Camp Chiffy

Beautiful home for a family getaway! We have been coming for a few years now and still love it! Thanks Vincent for a wonderful week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

15 July 2023

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Fantastic Camp

Our stay at this Camp was so much fun. The house was so comfortable with everything you would need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

8 Jan 2023

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

Best winter vacation ever

The house is perfect. Very roomy. We had a wonderful time. Local skiing is great for beginners. The town people are friendly and warm. The house is clean and perfect. The owner is always there to answer a question. Easy access. Beautiful views. Just perfect in every way.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette G.

27 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful

Awesome

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

23 Aug 2022

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Great home on the lake!

Home was very clean and more than enough room for the 2 families that stayed! We rented a boat for 4 days and used the kayaks as well. It's located right in between Old Forge and Inlet. We spent time in both. Would definitely recommend this rental for any group.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

16 Aug 2022

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family vacation

Great location. Perfect size for 6 adults and our 5 grandchildren. It was a hot week and the AC was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

1 Aug 2022

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

A wonderful stay.

This home has all the luxuries you could ask for. Three bathrooms and plenty of room downstairs for the kids to stay. It is close enough to ride your bikes for ice cream and if you rent a boat, close to the nearest lake. We swam off the dock, hiked Blue Mountain, and had a great dinner at Deckers. The firepit is upgraded. And there are plenty of chairs with cup and phone holders. The kitchen is well stocked and the dishwasher and refrigerator held up well under the weight of so many people. It was cleaned with care for our arrival and we had no difficulty contacting the owners who responded as soon as possible. Can't wait to go again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorianne L.

18 July 2022

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

Camp Chiffy

We had the most incredible time. So many memories made! Can’t wait to book another stay with them!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

12 July 2022

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

Another for the books!

As always a beautiful home and Vinny is great to deal with always accessible. This was our fourth stay in this home and we look forward to it next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

6 July 2022

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

Great House for Family Getaway!

This was our 2nd year staying at Camp Chiffy and we have already booked our week for next summer! The owner is wonderful to work with and readily available if you have any questions. This is a huge plus if you have ever rented a place where there is limited or poor communication. Never a problem here! The house is well equipped with everything you need, along with extras like 4 kayaks... perfect for a short paddle into Old Forge. We cooked a fair amount, so its nice to have a fully stocked kitchen with all pots pans and gadgets! The house being situated on the channel allows you to watch the boats passing through as you sit on the dock. The lawn is beautiful with a gradual slope to the water for older family members. We really enjoyed the firepit in the evenings to sit and visit as well. We look forward to this week all year long at the Chiffy Camp! Thank you for sharing your home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin Y.

21 June 2022

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

Relaxing summer family getaway

This house was perfect for what our family needed it for. 5 real bedrooms that could sleep 5 couples plus bunk beds for kids and plenty of space for pack n plays for the little ones. The house was clean and the owner was very responsive. The yard was plenty big for the little ones to run around and play and we used the fire pit every night. Location on the river is basically ideal, just a couple hundred feet from First Lake we were able to kayak around and bring the boat out for rides with ease, but it was nice and quiet being off the lake. The house is less than 5 minutes from town, making shopping trips / bars restaurants / dump trips super easy. Would easily consider booking next year's trip at this same property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

2 Jan 2022

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

Winter break vacation

Fabulous! A wonderful home. Very welcoming. Beautiful area. All the children ages 10 through 15 have begged use to rent this house again. Great area for people to learn to ski or snowboard. Late afternoon we lit a fire outside in the fire pit and had snacks and cocktails. Very peaceful area. We all just loved our stay. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

James D.

5 Sept 2021

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Great camp!!

Great camp and Vinny Chiffy is a great host. This is our second stay, we love the place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B., Utica, NY USA

28 Aug 2021

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

Perfect Vacation Getaway

We had an outstanding stay at Camp Chiffy. Vinny has a beautiful log home perfectly located on the channel between the Old Forge Pond and First Lake. The property is well maintained and has all the amenities to make it your home away from home. The waterfront yard has a perfect balance of both sun and shaded areas to enjoy the outdoors no matter your preference. Whether you dine indoors or out there is plenty of seating for all. We used the provided kayaks daily and completed our day around the newly installed fire pit/sitting area. Vinny communicated very well. We look forward to staying at Camp Chiffy again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

21 Aug 2021

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Great Vacation

Awesome property overlooking the OF channel, just a great experience all Around plenty of room tons to do being on the water was key. Vin is top notch no one better, easy to communicate with and great place

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

14 Aug 2021

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

Camp Chiffy is Excellent!

This property has everything you need! It's in a fantastic location in old forge and so close to everything you need. The house was very clean and smelled clean too! The kitchen has literally everything, even a Keurig and crockpot! The house is a very nice layout for a large family or even a group of friends. The owner even had 4 kayaks you can use. It's located on 1st lake the spot where the house is is narrow on the lake but right next to the marina for a boat rental. But a short ride out of the channel 1st lake opens right up and can ride up all the way to 4th lake. I would highly recommend this place, can't say one bad thing about it!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

10 Aug 2021

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Love staying here

It was our 3rd year there. The house and yard are great. We liked kayaking, watching the boats go by and the grandkids swim off the dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

3 Aug 2021

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

Gorgeous Camp Chiffy

Just got back from spending a week with family and friends at Camp Chiffy. This is a beautiful property with everything you need for a great time in the Adirondacks! The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to make great meals, the lawn is ample space for yard games, the camp is spacious and very comfortable! Wonderful vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James R.

25 July 2021

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

Family Vacation 2021

Our family had a really great time!! We would not hesitate to rent the property again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

nancy d., huntington, NY

21 July 2021

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

Just wonderful!!!

Stayed at Camp Chiffy for a week with our extended family this past July. House couldn't have been better! Each family took a 'level' ! Common areas are great, kitchen very well stocked, 3 bathrooms was more than awesome, location of house just perfect. we rented a boat for the week so having the docks was great. If I had a question, Vincent got right back to me. House was very clean and comfortable! We all agreed that we would come back in a heartbeat!!! Old Forge is a very special place and Camp Chiffy made it even moreso

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Vincent Chiffy

I have always dreamed about owning a home in Old Forge on the water. I grew up about an hour south of Old forge in the town of New Hartford, NY. I use to go up to Old Forge to boat during the summer and snowmobile and ski in the winter. I still live in New Hartford and have a wife and 2 kids (13 and 14.) I graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy and now own 3 independent pharmacies with my family in Utica, NY. My family and myself love the outdoors and try to keep active.

Why they chose this property

When I saw this property I knew I had to have it. The open vaulted ceiling covered in notty pine was the big selling point for me. It made me really feel like I was part of Adirondacks. I have so many old memories with my friends and family up here. I bought this property so my children can have great family memories like I had growing up.

What makes this property unique

I looked at many places to purchase in Old Forge. This place had it all. The open floor plan, walls of notty pine, 1.3 acres of land, long driveway off the main road, and 3 docks on the water. Not to mention, a LOG HOME (how awesome is that.) The most important thing this home has, is a walk out basement that has a gradual slope to the water. Many of the homes on the water have stairs or hills you have to climb down to get to your dock. I wanted a home that was level with the water. Many of my renters are looking for this benefit also.