10/10 Excellent
Timothy S.
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip
Timothy S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Entire home
#4 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 541.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Chestertown, NY
- Loon Lake1 min walk
- Loon Lake Beach4 min drive
- Friends Lake8 min drive
- Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)45 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Left Bedroom
1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
Right Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Left Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Right Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
#4 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. Garbage to be taken to onsite dumpster. Recycling must be taken to local landfill.
The Loon Lookout cottage at Birchwood Cottages on Loon Lake, Chestertown NY is a two bedroom cottage (one queen, a bunk bed – twin over full, and a day bed on porch) and will accommodate up to five people. There are two small bathrooms – one off of each bedroom each with stall showers. Includes a small kitchen, dining and living area. The Loon Lookout has a screened porch and is a wonderful place to fully enjoy all that the Adirondacks have to offer!
We offer plenty of private parking for vehicles, boats and their trailers, cable television, wifi, campfire pit, and charcoal grill. Swim area with floating dock, 25'long deep water 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
Linens, towels and paper goods NOT provided. Garbage to be taken to onsite dumpster. Recycling must be taken to local landfill.
The Loon Lookout cottage at Birchwood Cottages on Loon Lake, Chestertown NY is a two bedroom cottage (one queen, a bunk bed – twin over full, and a day bed on porch) and will accommodate up to five people. There are two small bathrooms – one off of each bedroom each with stall showers. Includes a small kitchen, dining and living area. The Loon Lookout has a screened porch and is a wonderful place to fully enjoy all that the Adirondacks have to offer!
We offer plenty of private parking for vehicles, boats and their trailers, cable television, wifi, campfire pit, and charcoal grill. Swim area with floating dock, 25'long deep water 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
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
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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: limit 1 total
Tell us about you furry friend ahead of time.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
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. Maximum attendees: 5
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
This property does not have any lifts
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. Tannery Pond Community Center and Strand Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gore Mountain Ski Resort and Hudson Glades. Travelling with kids? Consider Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
Chestertown, NY
What's nearby
- Loon Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Loon Lake Beach - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
- Friends Lake - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
- Natural Stone Bridge and Caves - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
- Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 19 min drive - 22.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Friends Lake Inn - 8 min drive
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - 7 min drive
- The Hub - 12 min drive
- Black Bear Restaurant - 5 min drive
- The Bullhouse - 7 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
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Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Angela F.
22 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Angela F.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott L.
28 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Scott L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donita J.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean & peaceful
Donita J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Jeana M., Burlington Vermont. USA
29 June 2023
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cabin 4
Jeana M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Arnold S.
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway vacation
Arnold S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathia A.
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Birchwood
Kathia A.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy D.
21 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Amy D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Wah L., New York, USA
29 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location.
Wah L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen/Chris M.
24 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Adirondack Vaca!
Kathleen/Chris M.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Patricia H.
1 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean and quaint. Great place to escape from every day stress!
Patricia H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Anthony K.
14 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Anthony K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sue G.
7 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week!
Sue G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
anand g.
8 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had nice time
anand g.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maria B.
16 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Maria B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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!
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.
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.
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