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1st Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock with Southern Exposure - Quiet Atmosphere.

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The Cottage Living room.
View of 1st lake from McCauley Ski Center.
Beach
Sandy Beach with dock.
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9143.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Old Forge, NY
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bald Mountain
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • McCauley Mountain Ski Center
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

PillowTop Queen

1 Queen Bed

PillowTop Queen

1 Queen Bed

PillowTop Queen

1 Queen Bed

PillowTop Queen & Two Twin's

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1st Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock with Southern Exposure - Quiet Atmosphere.

Town-of-Webb _ Short-Term Rental Permit # 23.00256
___ The cottage is located on 1st lake, at the end of a cove and much quieter than other places. This area has less boat traffic so you will feel good about your teenagers kayaking and fishing on their own. You won't get jet skis going back and forth. Just an 8-minute drive from Old Forge, this private cottage has everything you could need on an Adirondack vacation.
___ SANDY BEACH ___ The sandy beach area has gradual walk-in, perfect for kids to play in the water, it’s shallow enough, quite a way’s out so lots of space for the kids to splash about. The sandy beach provides easy lake access for getting kayaks in and out of the lake.
___ LOONS ___ We have Loon Family’s living in the cove on 1st Lake. Pack your binoculars so you can be thrilled by loon sightings swimming about, whose sound is so symbolic of the Adirondacks. The loon wail or long howl is used to re-establish contact with a separated mate. Male loons have a unique yodel, a series of repeated alternating high and low notes, that advertise their territory.
___ FISHING ___ Fishing must be good as Loons primarily diet is fish. The Fulton Chain of Lakes has Bass, Bullhead, Perch, Pike, Tiger Muskie, Trout and Sunfish. New York State stocks Trout and Tiger Muskellunge in the spring.
___ DOCK ___ You can park a power boat all week at the dock; high water mark is nominally three (3) feet water depth at the end of dock. A full-service Marina in town with rental boats, Boat Launch, Marine Store and Non-Ethanol gas. Kayak & Pontoon rentals available in town. Power outlets on dock to recharge your Trolling Motor Batteries.
___ THE YARD ___ The lake side has a raised porch and lower slate patio with gas grill are on the sunny side of the property. Sit in Adirondack chairs or the built-in picnic table style bench that make for an enjoyable lunch facing the lake. You can watch the kids swimming or playing in the grassy yard. At night enjoy the outside fire pit, lessening to the loons.
___ AIR CONDITIONING with CLIMATE CONTROL ___ The Heat Pump System provides both Air Conditioning & Heat. A Heat pump functions as an Air Conditioner in the summer and a heater in the winter as long as the outside air temperature is above freezing. When the outside temp drops below Zero, the back-up, “Propane Furnace” will provide “Auxiliary Heat”.
___ INDOOR AIR QUALITY SYSTEM ___ The Furnace & Heat Pump has ... *** Ultraviolet (UV) Germicidal Light that eliminate / neutralize microbial growth. *** High MERV Air Filtration that greatly improves air quality. *** Humidifier for dry winter air.
___ HOW TO GAIN ACCESS ___ The cottage has an "Electronic Key Pad", no need to wait for “Hardware Keys”. The cottage is accessed by using your personal code to gain access and will only work during the dates & times stated on the agreement paperwork.
___ GREEN CLEANING ___ We are committed to purchase Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products, for your family’s safety. Green cleaning is one of several ways to help live an Eco-friendlier lifestyle & a healthier environment.
___ LIVING ROOM ___ An open floor plan with high cathedral ceiling, nostalgic decor, wood fireplace and knotty pine interior walls. The living room has several southern facing windows that allows the sun light in with views of the lake and swimming area.
___ KITCHEN ___ The kitchen table is a family-size farmer's table that will bring everyone together each night and where the kids can enjoy domino tournaments. Expandable dining table with seating up to 10 adults. Extra room at the kitchen counter. Fully equipped for extended stays, Electric Glass Top Stove with Convection Oven, Microwave, Toaster, Drip Coffee Pot, Refrigerator / Freezer, Dishwasher, Kitchenware (Non-Stick Glass Top Pot's & Pan's, Non-Stick Griddle's, utensils, etc.) Glasses, coffee mugs, China place settings when you're feeling formal or Paper Plate Holders when you don't feel like doing dishes. First Aid Kit by kitchen exit door.
___ DRINKING WATER ___ Filtered Well Water, you can drink the water from any tap.
___ TECHNOLOGY ___ Wi-Fi Dual Band +250 Mbit Internet access. 40-inch 1080 High-Definition TV. DVD / Blu-ray / CD / player and a variety of DVD movies provided. CELL PHONE towers are located on top of McCauley Ski Mountain so you have great cell phone coverage.
___ BEDROOMS ___ Four (4) bedrooms total, all with Pillow Top Queen Beds that are on the north side of the house, makes it easier to sleep in. Linens NOT provided - You need to bring your own bed sheets.
1st floor - One (1) Pillow Top Queen bed.
2nd floor - Three (3) Pillow Top Queen bed's and Two (2) Twin bed's.
___ BATHROOMS - 2: Two bathrooms are located on the 1st floor - One with shower the other tub shower combo. Linens NOT provided - You need to bring your own bath towels.
___ LINEN POLICY ___ Bring your own bed sheets, bed blankets, bathroom and kitchen towels. We don't have a Washer & Dryer. Laundromat is located two-mile drive into Old Forge.
___ ___ ___ *** ID REQUIRED *** ___ ___ ___
Copy of State Driver’s license or Passport is required to complete booking.

*** NO PETS *** Pets NOT allowed. Sorry, I don’t let my own family bring pets.

*** NO SMOKING *** 100% Smoke Free ( No smoking anytime by anyone inside the cottage.)
Hanging Cigarette Butt cans provided on covered back porch off kitchen & covered lower slate patio.
___ *** OCCUPATION is limited to NINE (9) Overnight Occupants and FOUR (4) daytime guests. The maximum allowable total (13) at any time. No events.
This limitation is imposed by the Town-of-Webb Short-Term Rental Permit.
___ *** NO CAMPING *** ___ NO RECREATIONAL
Bears were reported in area.
EQUIPMENT OR PORTABLE DWELLING: The family occupying the Property shall NOT be permitted to use any accessory structure outside in open space overnight. Mobile-type shelters or any structure primarily designed as temporary living quarters for nightly use are NOT permitted to extend the maximum allowable nightly occupants that is limited to NINE (9 ).

Property manager

Larry Norton

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO Smoking inside the cottage.

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 23.00256

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Old Forge

Located in Old Forge, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Fulton Chain Craft Brewery and McCauley Mountain Ski Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Calypso's Cove and Enchanted Forest Water Safari. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Old Forge, NY

What's nearby

  • View - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bald Mountain - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • McCauley Mountain Ski Center - 16 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Line Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daiker's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Slickers Adirondack Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1st Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock with Southern Exposure - Quiet Atmosphere. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1st Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock with Southern Exposure - Quiet Atmosphere.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1st Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock with Southern Exposure - Quiet Atmosphere.?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is 1st Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock with Southern Exposure - Quiet Atmosphere. located?

Located in Old Forge, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of View, Fulton Chain Craft Brewery and Calypso's Cove. Town of Webb Historical Association is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Family getaway

We absolutely loved the property. Larry is very informative and is right there if needed. Definitely looking to come bacm again. Beautiful quite part of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

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

Beautiful well kept property at a great location

You can tell that the host takes great care in paying attention to detail. The property is meticulous. The location is beautiful and quiet. Convenient location. Rooms and beds were very comfortable. Great communication from the host before our visit and when we first arrived. We had a wonderful and relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z., Rochester New York

Another wonderful week!!

This was our third year at Fern Lane and loved it more! The new addition was the AC which helped so much for the hot, humid nights--nice addition Larry! Thanks for another great week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z., Rochester New York

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

Wonderful week with family!

Just got back from our stay at this comfortable cottage. We had stayed here a few years ago and Larry has made quite a few improvements. It was extremely clean, comfortable and has all the amenities needed for a nice stay. It's on a quiet end of First Lake, has a nice sandy beach for the younger ones, a nice dock and fire pit with Adirondack chairs. We so enjoy watching and hearing the loons everyday/night. It is so easy to communicate with Larry and he makes the process stress free.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z., Rochester New York

WONDERFUL!!!

The cottage was very clean, kitchen had all the needed dishes/ cooking utensils along with a dishwasher. All the beds were comfortable and there were fans in every bedroom which we needed for the hot, hot week we had. The swimming area was sandy and also had a great dock. Larry was so easy to deal with and available for any issues. Couldn't have had a nicer time!! Thanks Larry!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Y., Rochester, New York

Great property. Nice yard. Beach for kids.quiet

This is a great place for families. At the end of the lake and very quiet and relaxing. We had a leak under the sink and Larry was right on it the same day. Place was clean when we arrived. I couldn’t believe we never had any mosquitoes at night!! Having air was wonderful. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a quiet lakefront Adirondack home. Thanks Larry we all had a great time. My grandkids didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

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

Very nice

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

bill l.

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

Sibling Reunion

The property is great and had all we wanted, lakefront, beautiful setting and views, fire pit, yard for games, proximity to Old Forge and Inlet, four bedrooms and two baths, very comfortable. We had a great time and working with owner was a breeze. He is very attentive, friendly, efficient and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theodore T.

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

Relax and Enjoy

The cottage was a perfect fit for our family getaway. Plenty of room for everyone to sleep comfortably, a big table that we all could sit down at for our family dinners and a wonderful patio outside where we enjoyed our lunches everyday together. We had a fire in the fire pit every night to wind down from the day. It was very peaceful and enjoyable stay. Close to the hiking trails and Old Forge for the casual shopping. It was an all around good time. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

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

Fall getaway

Fun with friends on fabulous First Lake oasis!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neal E.

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

Family getaway

Quiet, great location, very relaxing. Everything you could need is provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

You can find Heaven on Fern lane.

This was our first time renting a house and the whole experience was wonderful. The house is fully stocked with everything you would need. The beds are comfortable and this week the A/C turned to be a great benefit. The best thing about this house is the location on the water. Lots of memories were made with kayaking, swimming, and evening fires. We can’t wait for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ladd w.

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

Great getaway

The entire process was easy and everything about the cabin lived to its expectations. We particularly appreciated its location being on a bay and away from the major traffic of First Lake, making a quieter and safer stay. The cabin was spacious and accommodated our family well, which was great during the nights or when the weather didn’t cooperate. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

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

Great location!

We had a girls weekend at this cottage and it was wonderful! The location with dock, grassy area by the lake and firepit area was so nice! View from the deck is amazing. We saw loons, ducks and geese right in front of the cottage each day. The large table for 10 was perfect and the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, glasses and cookware. The furnishings were clean and comfortable. My only criticism of the VRBO listing is that the picture made the living room look huge and it definitely was not that size in reality. Other than that, everything was nice and I would definitely recommend this cottage to friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

cheryl k.

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

super location, peace and quiet and beautiful part of the 1st lake. Also close to town.

Cozy, and great seating outside, 2 porch areas and nice fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurence D.

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

Lovely cabin retreat on the water

We had a lovely time in this cabin. It's very cozy and comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked, and the outside is very cute and well located (right on water) and perfect for kids as it has a little beach area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

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

Friends getaway to nature

Wonderful location on quiet cove, heard loons in morning, sunshine on dock. Comfy beds, nice big dining table and cozy furniture Adirondack style inside. Wonderful 👍🏼
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Fabius USA

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

Quiet cove

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The sandy beach area was perfect for our children to play in the shallow water. We enjoyed paddling down into the cove and to Dog Island. The house had plenty of space for our family of four, including a large dining room table, two full bathrooms, and lots of bedrooms. The house is close to Old Forge and shopping, which have found is helpful when you have young kids. Larry was great at keeping us informed about any changes (e.g., extra cleaning due to COVID-19) and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

pamela f.

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

Beautiful hideaway awesome lake access

We thoroughly enjoy our stay- cottage was clean and well equipped fantastic location on a quiet spot! Everything we expected and more!

10/10 Excellent

heather w.

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

Amazing!!!

We love this property! Great water area and good seating to stay outdoors all day
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Perfect family vacation spot

Impeccably maintained home in a top quality neighborhood on a quiet bay with a protected sandy swim area for our toddlers. Good fishing, wildlife watching (loons, beavers, ducks, geese, deer). Three generations of our family found something to do every day. The host provides more information on the property and things to do in the area than the best travel agent.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Old Forge rental

This rental is located in a peaceful, quiet area of First Lake. Love hearing the loons at night and having the deer visit. House exceptionally clean and well stocked. Slept six adults and one child comfortably with extra room if needed. Our family has been coming to Old Forge for ten years and this has been our favorite rental by far! Great communication with the owner. Already looking forward to next years stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Wonderful fall Adirondack week-end!

We stayed here with 3 other couples (3 nights) and it was perfect for our needs and desires! Eating at the large dining table was great, as were the views of the lake from the house and deck - a gorgeous location. Easy to launch our kayaks and a canoe. Well-equipped and open communication with Larry, the owner, who really went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. Many great memories were made and we hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Roy B.

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

Nice, quiet location.

Enjoyed our stay, the foliage was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Great location

Had a great time and couldn’t ask for a better place. Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Larry Norton

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English