Historic Adirondack Waterfront Home

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Entire home

The front of the main house as seen from the pier. The bunkhouse is in the back

View of the lake with floating raft anchored

The back of the house and bunk house as seen from the driveway

Looking into the family room from the sun room

Family Room looking into the sunroom. Stairs go to bedrooms upstairs

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Star Lake, NY

Clifton-Fine Hospital5 min drive
Wild Center57 min drive
St. Lawrence University63 min drive
Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Slow time down. If you are looking for a great place to enjoy the outdoors and re-connect with family, this is it. Historic Adirondack lakefront home on beautiful Star Lake combines the charm of a by-gone era with all the modern conveniences you could want. Fully furnished and meticulously maintained, the house was completely updated while retaining the historic charm. The main house has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, sun room and sleeps 7. The furnishings are comfortable and bed linens are provided. Amenities include granite counter tops, dishwasher, gas stove, large refrigerator and washer/dryer. All of the appliances are less than 3 years old. The sun room faces west over the lake, providing a breathtaking view you never tire of. In the event of a rainy day, there is a Smart TV in the spacious living room with a DVD player and large library of movies. The use of the detached bunkhouse is included in the rental price. Custom built, the bunkhouse sleeps an additional 5 and includes a vanity and shower. It also has a flat screen TV with a DVD-VHS player. Internet is provided to both the main house and bunkhouse via Wi-Fi.

There is a beach, dock and fireplace at the water's edge. Rental includes use of the motorized raft, canoe and kayaks. Anchored off shore is a floating raft with platform and slide for the kids.

Property manager

Bob Buckingham

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Welcome to our quiet cove on iconic Star Lake.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Rental is Sunday to Sunday. This is our family home; please treat it as your own.

Any furniture moved during the stay must be put back in its original position before leaving. This applies to outdoor furniture, kayaks and canoe.

Towels are NOT provided. Please bring your own bath and lake towels.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Star Lake

Located in Star Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Adirondack Park and Silver Hill State Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Star Lake, NY

What's nearby

Clifton-Fine Hospital - 5 min drive
Trout Lake - 36 min drive
Wild Center - 57 min drive
Higley Flow State Park - 61 min drive
St. Lawrence University - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hillside Diner - ‬6 min drive
‪Coffee Fever - ‬8 min walk
‪Twin Lakes - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Adirondack Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Adirondack Waterfront Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Adirondack Waterfront Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Adirondack Waterfront Home located?

This family-friendly Star Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Adirondack Park and Clifton-Fine Hospital. Oswegatchie River is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) away.

Exceptional

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

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

11 Apr 2024

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

Eclipse Stay

Property was beautiful. View of lake was awesome. Watched eclipse from dock. Met the friendly neighbors. The house met all of our needs. Would rent property again. Thank you so much!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

8 July 2023

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

Fabulous Family Time

We had a large family gathering and everyone had a great time! We loved fishing and swimming to the floating dock! Enjoyed the outdoor firepit, making s’mores and memories! Thank you Tom!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

16 Sept 2022

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

Great rental on the lake

Comfortable, relaxing get away right on the lake. The motorized raft, and 2 tiered floating raft are terrific for all ages.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

16 July 2022

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

Great Lakehouse

Our family and friends vacationed here for a week and had a great time! The house was spacious, relaxing and the owner provided a lot of amenities. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leann C.

31 July 2021

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

Beautiful Location

We had a really nice week! Tom was easy to communicate with and the house had everything we needed for our stay. 😊

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

28 July 2021

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

Perfect lake vacation

Wonderful, peaceful location right on the lake. Property was clean and comfortable. Nothing to do but relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

22 July 2021

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

We truly enjoyed our stay at this lovely property!The kitchen is very well stocked and the beds are

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin. We loved the layout of the property near the beach which has level areas for chairs and activities. The 2 docks were the highlight of the trip for the kids! Tom was very helpful and accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

9 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful week on the lake

Great place to unplug and just enjoy the water and the mountains. Spent the days on the motorized raft and swimming in the lake. Evenings were spent around a fire. It is a great place to unplug and relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

28 July 2020

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

Great house, amazing lake!

Loved staying at Tom's property on Star lake! And he was kind and extremely understanding and allowed a last-minute accommodation for our family. And we truly appreciated that! House is great. Bunkhouse is wonderful especially if you have friends or family that would benefit from having their own private space. But the real jem of this property is the lake! Most days the lake is like glass. It's warm. you can swim in fairly deep water and still see the bottom- it's beautiful and clear. Awesome little Beach on the property for little ones. If you haven't been to Star Lake I don't want to ruin the surprise, but the motorized boat included with the rental is really unique, and fun. Find the Sandbar out in the lake, and if you're like us you'll be spending everyday there! Thanks for a amazing family vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Niki H.

22 Aug 2019

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

Love this lake!

We love Star Lake, and this property was wonderful! Can't wait to come back next year😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam N., Brooklyn, NY

12 Aug 2019

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

Perfect Lakeside Getaway

The house is exactly what you're hoping for when you look at the pictures. The lake is the reason you're here, clear and wonderful for swimming and boating. The motorized dock is a particular highlight. We used it to explore the lake (sometimes while having a picnic) and anchored it at a nearby sandbar, which is an amazing place for swimming. The house itself is clean and comfortable. We were two families travelling together, and we made the little separate house a kids' house. It includes a bunk bed and a loft with two more beds, and was plenty of room for five kids. There are also amenities like a grill and an oversized tub that overlooks the beautiful lake. The only maybe downside is that there's not a ton of other stuff nearby, like restaurants or attractions. It's the perfect spot to spend your days (as we did) playing in the lake, grilling outside, and relaxing on the shore. Overall, a wonderful, refreshing vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

8 July 2019

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

Beautiful property on the lake

Tom's property is the ideal location for families. The house has charm and character and plenty of room. The three bedrooms upstairs all have ceiling fans, and there are plenty of linens and towels for all. The downstairs bathroom is updated and has a great shower. The kitchen is well stocked, with plates and utensils for at least 12, and many pots and pans. The dishwasher is very handy! The large and clean fridge was appreciated. There is also a gas grill. Tom is very responsive should you have a question or concern about anything. We spent hours in the front room overlooking the lake. Perfect for games and meals. We all got a kick out of the motorized raft, which is a Star Lake thing. You can motor out of Tom's bay and take a right to visit the very popular sand bar, where people picnic and swim for the day. The small lake has lots of nooks and crannies to explore, which we did both by "barge" and by canoe. The bunkhouse is perfect for extra guests. It can easily sleep four, but might get very warm. The ceiling fan helps but we brought another fan with us and that was useful. The bathroom there has a sink and shower. It also has a compost toilet which we did not use. The town of Star Lake is pretty small. The local grocery store is limited with questionable produce, but the Circle K convenience store, a 5-minute walk up the street, has fresher items, as well as subs and pizza. There is no internet but excellent Verizon cell phone connectivity. There is every DVD imaginable so really no need for Netflix. There is a small selection of board games, and we highly recommend the Life Twists and Turns game. Many laughs! There's a road around the lake about 4 miles long, which makes for a nice walk or bike ride. But you'll probably spend most of your time like we did: relaxing on the lawn in the sun or shade, swimming to the dock, or cruising to the sand bar. There are neighbors close by, and afternoons and early evenings are filled with summer noises of happy children playing in the water. We had great views of the sunset and the stars, and the nights are very quiet. What's nice about this lake is that there are only a handful of small motor boats and jet skis on it, so it's relatively quiet. Just about every house has a motorized raft and that's everyone's preferred mode of water transportation. It's something to see. Thanks, Tom, for a relaxing week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

18 Aug 2018

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay at Star Lake. The swim/ beach area was perfect for our family. Really enjoyed taking out the dock/ barge. Close to convenience store and not far to Tupper Lake Wild Center.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lackavane C.

10 Aug 2018

Love this property.

This is the perfect summer home for a family. Swimming in clear waters. Loons on the lake. Very peaceful. Great waters for canoeing and our kayaks. Thanks for a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

3 Aug 2018

Amazing lake house

Just stayed here with my family. Everything you could want in a lake house getaway. Love the dock boat community and sand bar. Can’t wait to go back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Lackavane C.

15 Aug 2016

Terrific rental home!

This property and the owner are absolutely amazing. Right on the water. Beautiful views. Plenty of room. Fully upgraded kitchen. The home has beautiful colorful walls and newer furniture. We had a wonderful week with not a care in the world. Thank you Buckinghams. You really do it right.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

8 June 2016

Peaceful Comfort

This is a wonderful space that embraces all the beauty of the Adirondacks while providing the comforts of home at the same time. A gorgeous clear lake with a wonderful sandy bottom at the shore. Swim out to the float, canoe the lake or take out the motorized raft for a sunset cruise. Then come home to the top notch kitchen and cook a wonderful meal and relax with a movie in the large and airy family room. Wrap up your day with a soak in the deep tub overlooking the lake and crawl into the incredibly comfortable beds and fall asleep to the sounds of the loons. This is where you come to relax! On a practical note the house is extremely clean, the sheets and towels are plentiful and of good quality, the kitchen is stocked with all the tools you need for preparing excellent meals, the dishwasher and washer and dryer make things easy, the beds are comfortable with new mattresses, and the bathrooms are very clean and modern with plenty of hot water. We plan to come back!

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

10/10 Excellent

erin s.

13 Oct 2015

Beautiful yet Homey

Our group of 7 enjoyed our stay here very much . The house was clean and well kept , we felt very at home and relaxed. We are hoping to book another stay next year. You won't be disappointed, the owner s very easy to work with .

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

10/10 Excellent

26 July 2015

Our family

Star Lake is a beautiful lake. The house had plenty of space for our large group and was well equipped with all we needed. It is a perfect spot for kids of all ages. We had children 18 months to 6. The water access was perfect for them. My 94 year old father was with us and it was a good fit for him. The floating dock was awesome, and he was able to be part of that. The little ones loved the sandbar. We spent most of our time at the house. We went out for breakfast in Cranberry Lake. There are lots of waterfalls to explore in the area and other Adirondack attractions within a minimal driving distance. The owner was very helpful and answered any questions that we had. We would definitely come for a return visit!

About the host

Hosted by Bob Buckingham

My family has long ties to Star Lake going back to my great grandmother. We bought this home on the water and continue to create many terrific memories here. It is truly our 'little piece of heaven'. We hope you will feel the same.

Why they chose this property

The Adirondacks has to be visited to be appreciated. It is unlike anywhere else on the East Coast. If you like vacationing at a place where time slows down and the you are devoid of all distractions, this is it. This is the ideal setting for creating family memories.

What makes this property unique

The natural beauty, the beautiful summer weather, the kind of activities that require total family involvement. Waking up in the morning to the call of the loons and walking down to the pier to drink your coffee. Looking at the stars at night around a campfire.