Save

Entire home

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Explore the area

Chestertown, NY

Loon Lake1 min walk
Loon Lake Beach4 min drive
Gore Mountain Ski Resort19 min drive
Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)44 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Arrived around 5 on Saturday. Great location. Once I figured out how to open key holder, we moved in. We enjoyed our cab...

Charles T.

Oct 22, 2022

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

Screen porch

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Left bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Right bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

#2 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming!

This is a weekly rental (Saturday to Saturday, 7 nights) during the summer season (June 15-Sept 1). Shorter length stays available on the shoulders and off-season (2 night min). Cottages available May 1 till Oct 31. Lodge available all year.

Linens, towels, and paper goods NOT provided. Dumpster on property for garbage. Recycling must take to local landfill (pass provided).

The Hillside Retreat cottage at Birchwood Cottages on Loon Lake, Chestertown NY is the smallest of our cottages. It has one bedroom (king bed), two bath rooms, small kitchenette area and living room/dining area with a small flat screen TV. It has a futon couch and sleeps a total of up to four. This is a great cottage for a couples get away. From the screened in porch that you can see all the action of our property or just take a nap on the day bed. It is a wonderful place to fully enjoy all that the Adirondacks have to offer!

We offer plenty of parking for vehicles, boats and their trailers, cable television, Wi-Fi, campfire pit, and charcoal grill. Swim area with floating dock, deep water to accommodate 25' power boat dock, and sandy beach are available for no additional charge between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Enjoy fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking on beautiful Loon Lake or the many other Adirondack Lakes nearby. Visit Lake George's famous attractions just a short 25 minute drive away. Spend time at neighboring fun spots including Frontier Town, Schroon Lake, Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, Scenic Gore Mountain -- gondola rides, and Ausable Chasm! Horseback riding and golfing are also available nearby!

All well behaved pets are welcome at Birchwood! Small pet fee is extra. We do ask that they remain leashed at all times while on our property. Please pick up after your pets indoors and outdoors. We prefer that they remain downstairs if staying in the Lodge and off the beds/furniture in all units (as to help keep allergens to a minimum).
Due to NYS Department of Health regulations, dogs are not allowed at the beach, in the designated swim area. We do however, have plenty of lakefront shoreline for dogs to enjoy, docks to jump from and some shallow exit areas as well. If you are using Birchwood as a base for a day trip, we ask that you take your pet with you. If that's not possible, we'd be more than happy to recommend a local "pet day care". Leaving your pet behind without supervision is not permitted. We don't want them to be frightened or rowdy while you're away -- after all they should enjoy vacation as well.

Additional cottages available on property for the extended family that wants their own space at additional cost. Rec Room is open to all Birchwood guests.

You must provide email address for forwarding of lock box access code, beach waiver, etc. Off VRBO communication is automated and limited. Every reservation requires acknowledgement of receiving and reviewing the Property Rules and Terms of Service.

Lodge - https://www.vrbo.com/4847591ha
Cottage #2 - https://www.vrbo.com/7656305ha
Cottage #3 - https://www.vrbo.com/9160685ha
Cottage #4 - https://www.vrbo.com/9343827ha
Cottage #5 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320785ha
Cottage #6 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320187ha
Cottage #7 - https://www.vrbo.com/7256241ha

Property manager

Patrick McGowan

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Under 18 must be supervised @ beach and rec room

Events

Events allowed

Great for family events. Please ask for details.

Pets

Pets allowed

Tell us about you furry friend ahead of time.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

Vehicle licence plates and names of occupants required. All must sign beach liability waiver.

Warren County NY Occupancy tax of 4% required for stays less than 30 days.

Signed contract with property management required for complete reservation.

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

Note from host: Great for family events. Please ask for details.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chestertown

Located in Chestertown, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Gore Mountain Ski Resort and The Sagamore Golf Club 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 Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. Travelling with kids? Consider Revolution Rail Co. and Blue Line Outdoor Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

View more Cottages in Chestertown

Chestertown, NY

What's nearby

Loon Lake - 1 min walk
Loon Lake Beach - 4 min drive
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves - 13 min drive
Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 19 min drive
Lake George - 26 min drive

Getting around

Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cafe Adirondack - ‬6 min drive
‪O P Frederick's - ‬2 min drive
‪The Hub - ‬12 min drive
‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪The Bullhouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #2 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #2 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #2 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #2 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chestertown cottage is just steps away from Adirondack Park and Loon Lake. Loon Lake Beach is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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

Learn more

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Charles T.

22 Oct 2022

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

Three Loon Nights

Arrived around 5 on Saturday. Great location. Once I figured out how to open key holder, we moved in. We enjoyed our cabin, found the information folders helpful. We had a nice fire and enjoyed our stay. Our suggestions for improvement. The light in the main room was very bright. A dimmer light switch would have been appreciated. Would like to have had a reading light on both sides of the bed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett V.

12 Oct 2022

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

Serene and reasonably priced!

Absolutely loved our stay at Birchwood and we’d love to come back for many years to come!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S., Clifton park

15 Sept 2022

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

Perfect getway

Nice quiet area right across the lake. Perfect for relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

23 June 2022

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

Great stay!!

We booked a last minute trip and was not disappointed! The private, fully furnished cabin was perfect for our weekend get away. They also have boats, kayaks, paddle boards and so much more down at the beach free to use. The manager was so quick to respond to our questions/concerns and the check in/check out was SO simple. We definitely found our new place to go yearly, highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

30 May 2022

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

Very beautiful & relaxing

We truly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Plainville USA

11 Oct 2021

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

Stay

Very quiet, very rustic clean very well maintained. No frills.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Loved the location. Checkin ran late due to prior people leaving a mess, but they were apologetic. Hot water tank light went out, but they fixed it right away. Bed was super comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

15 Oct 2020

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

Excellent

Great place to get away and unplug. Lot's of places to kayak and hike!!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

21 Sept 2020

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

Nice looking cabin

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

denise w.

21 Sept 2020

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

definitely will recommend to friends/family

nice cabin conveniently located near our son's NY home. very clean. we felt safe. thanks.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Bill C.

14 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, busy road, due for renovations

Overall, no major issues. But, cleanliness was a bit poor, extremely difficult to cook with just a poorly functioning hot plate and a toaster oven. Shower's were, well, not normally somewhere I'd step into. That was hard. We actually had bring pots and pans. Bedding isn't fully provided and what was was stained and smelled of body oils. But the location is great except for the busy road and road noise. The lake is lovely, still, but has become very crowded over the years. Lastly, the Carbon Monoxide detector is mounted high on the wall. By the time it goes off to alert anyone, it'll be too late. Move it to below sleeping head height.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Patrick McGowan

About the Owners: Birchwood Cottages is family owned and operated by Patrick and Margo McGowan, under our LLC, ADK Birchwood. Patrick & Margo McGowan have loved the Adirondack Park for decades and had been searching for the perfect spot to make their own in the Adirondacks. Margo and Patrick have always been drawn to the park; they were engaged in Brant Lake (just down the road) and married in Lake Placid, and vacationed in the ADKs just about every year since then. They have become quite the Adirondack groupies, scouring property and vacationing in various spots within the blue line for years and years, it was time to put down some roots.

Why they chose this property

How we came to love Birchwood: Margo had known about Birchwood Cottages for about 15 years, as she went to college with the previous owners daughter, and had visited Birchwood a few times throughout her college days. In years passed, she had always toyed with the idea of buying Birchwood – but considered it pipe dreams at best. In the summer of 2015, the McGowan’s came to Birchwood to have a mini college reunion with her friends and classmates, and it was then, that the timing was right to call Birchwood home! After a quick discussion with Art and Jill Spierre, and a seemingly short drive for Jen and Steve to check the place out, a handshake sealed the deal. The Hazelton’s and McGowan’s spent the summer back and forth to Birchwood, and in discussions with Art and Jill, and were finally able to call Birchwood theirs in September 2015. In 2020, Margo and Patrick made another leap and purchased the Hazelton's shares of the LLC.

Our goal is to keep Birchwood as a family friendly vacation spot for our loyal guests AND NEW ONES, so they too, can call Birchwood home (if even for a week or 2) for years and years to come!

What makes this property unique

Birchwood Cottages is a delightful set of cottages, and one large main house (The Lodge), settled on the north-west shore of Loon Lake surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. In the summer the cottages can be rented by the week and include a nice sandy beach for the kids to play and swim. Our roped swimming area is easily accessible by steps that lead to a sandy gradual walk-in, and include a floating dock.

Loon Lake is a nicely tucked away little treasure in Chestertown, NY. There are multitudes of activities to do for a day trip- or never leave the beach- which ever you prefer. Full service marina located across the lake for all of your boating needs, and our large boat docks can accommodate any size boat! Winter time in norther Warren County boasts abundant activities; Skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, snowmobiling and annual winter festivals are plentiful.