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Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews!

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Almost to the cottage for some R & R!!
The original FPC garage renovated/made out of ammunition boxes. 2022
7 acre beaver pond. This view from the cottage front yard~
Flowering crabapple tree at cottage
Pets/dogs allowed with pet fee per stay

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Enchanted Forest Water Safari
  • Place, Brantingham Lake
  • Place, Fourth Lake

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews!

Forest Pond Cottage is located in the Adirondack Park in Northern New York. Pets are welcome for a small fee per stay/per pet. Access to snowmobile & ATV trails are right from the cottage. It is situated on the edge of a seven acre beaver pond and surrounded by 115 acres of beautiful forest. The cottage is the only dwelling at the end of a town road which allows for easy year-round access yet ensures privacy. With every season there is a whole new variety of outdoor activities to enjoy.

THE COTTAGE
The cottage is an oasis from everyday living with all the comforts of home to recreate from within. There are endless trails for hikers, bikers, cross country skiing, ATVs and snowmobiles. Lakes, streams, rivers, mountains and thousands of acres of State land that is yours to enjoy. We have had everything there from weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, family reunions to private getaways. It's a great place for individuals to share time & space with loved ones. The owners live only two miles up Number Four Rd; close enough to always be available if & when needed.

INDOOR AMENITIES
All linens for bed, bath & kitchen are provided as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Just some of the amenities include:
Fully equipped kitchen with full size refrigerator,full size gas stove, microwave, coffee pot, all kitchenware and cookware, crockpot, blender, toaster, spices, table and chairs in kitchen.
One bathroom with all linens, shower stall, toilet, sink & very clean.
Living Room features gas heating stove, 3 recliners, an Ethan Allen couch that folds out to a queen size bed, very nice mattress pad in living room closet for fold out mattress (again, all linens provided & very nice). TV, VCR, DVD, DISH satellite, BOSE music system, variety of DVD movies & VHS tapes, games, cards, round table to seat minimum of 4.
Enclosed, screened porch the length of the cottage to enjoy your morning coffee and the wild life as you look out onto the pond. There are tables, chairs & a swing chair for your relaxation. Just down the stairs from the porch is the patio. Nice outdoor furnishings provided.
Upstairs features a queen bed as well as two twin beds in one large room. The linens are very nice and the beds very comfortable. Air conditioning. Off from the bedroom is the balcony. If there is a 'little one' staying, there is a crib that can be provided as well as a high chair.

OUTDOOR AMENITIES
There is a canoe to use on the pond, picnic table & outdoor furniture. Life preservers are there also for canoe ventures. A newly built deck has been added to the pond. A bonfire site for stargazing at night is always fun. There is an outdoor grill for BBQ.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs/$30.00 per pet per stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No single one night stays

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
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

Lowville

Located in Lowville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Brantingham Golf Course and Fulton Chain Craft Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Adirondack Railroad Old Forge Station and Enchanted Forest Water Safari. Travelling with kids? Consider Calypso's Cove and Maple Ridge Snow Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Lowville, NY

What's nearby

  • Independence River State Forest - 41 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Tug Hill Vineyards - 56 min drive - 51.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Snubbing Post - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Rusty P's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Gilman - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rusty P's - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Independence River State Forest and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Black River. Otter Creek State Forest and Beaver River Family Health Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 274 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karla E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with cool trails, only regret is not staying longer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage with plenty of room. The grounds are wonderful with the pond and trails. The hosts are accommodating and very kind. We enjoyed our stay so much that we plan on returning in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful! Beyond our expectations. Carol and Dan are so hospitable; we felt right at home. The cottage and grounds are well maintained - very clean! At night the stars are the greatest thing you've ever seen. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley D.

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

Family Vacation

If you are looking for a quiet, private location in the Adirondack's to get away for a few days, this is it! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon V.

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

Perfect Getaway!

This is the perfect place to unplug, unwind & recharge- the property is gorgeous, the cottage is well equipped & super comfy, the hosts are fantastic & civilization (gas/food/groceries) is still within reasonable distance as/if needed. I will def book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA R.

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

Perfect stay

Cozy cottage to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B., Williamson, NY

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

Beautiful Weekend Stay

Had another great stay, the property is always very clean and the hosts are very nice. Loved kayaking the pond and had some great weather.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justine G.

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

Perfect!

Absolutely wonderful trip and great hosts! Definitely going back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Lovely

We absolutely loved the stay. Carol is very welcoming and the place is always beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Very nice

Beautiful, quiet that's perfect for a family get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Peace and quiet.

If you enjoy solitude and the beauty of nature, this place is for you. The paths to walk in the woods are just beautiful. Carol and Dan are excellent hosts and made sure everything we needed was there. Clean, and plenty of necessary items for a long stay. Perfect place to get away and relax. Thank you, Diane and MIke.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynne a., Albany, NY

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

It is so restful and the dogs loved it

It was a very restful place for my husband and myself. The dogs were in heaven being able to swim all day. We would definitely recommend it, just watch out for the steep stairs to the bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George F.

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

SPECIAL &PEACEFUL

Carol & Dan were very welcoming and helpful telling us about the local places to hike and bike. If you are looking to stay at a relaxing vacation site this is the place! adirondack colors were at their best on Oct. 10.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Z.

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

Quick ADK Getaway!

Mike and I and our 2 dogs love FPC. The weather was beautiful and we spent all day outside hiking, the dogs swam in the pond and Francis Lake. The cottage is clean and the kitchen is very well appointed. We enjoyed cooking and sitting by the fire pit in the evening. It's my second year here, plan to go back every year! Thank you to Carol and Dan...wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alayna M.

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

Beautiful property

Second time staying at this hidden gem. We love everything about Forest Pond Cottage. The property is beautiful and peaceful. We hiked , fished, took the canoe out and had fires at night looking up into the clear skies! Dan and Carol were lovely hosts as always, can’t wait to return .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ja M.

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

Wonderful First time experience

This was our first time renting a cottage and it will not be our last. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary and our host were simply the best. The cottage felt like home and was filled with a welcoming aire. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Super adorable cottage

The attention to detail Carol and Dan provide is stellar. The cottage is immaculate. We enjoyed staying at the cottage so much. We were sad to leave. It was a great getaway. Secluded and peaceful. And Carol and Dan are so down to earth, good people. We will definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin A., Buffalo NY

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

Quiet

Easy Simple
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Beautiful winter getaway

Property was exactly as listed. Very clean. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay with two adults and two young kids. Trails to explore all around the property and other great outdoor areas a short drive away. Beautiful pond right out the back porch. Very friendly and welcoming owners. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Mini moon

Exactly what we needed. No interruptions or distractions. Just natures beauty at its finest. We will be booking again. This cottage has it all. Hiking, canoeing. Fishing. Reading. If you don’t enjoy your stay here it’s your own fault.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Perfect all the way around

Our stay was great! Everything was exactly as described by the hosts, Carol and Dan. Since we were in the area looking for property of our own, Dan took two hours out of his day to chat with us since he is familiar with the region, forestry, and the real estate market. It was a very nice thing for him to do. Although it was a bit too early in the year to enjoy the dock or the pond, the scenery was beautiful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Excellent experience…plan on staying again!

Carol & Dan’s communication was excellent, they provided all of the information we needed to make out check-in & stay stress free. The property is on a private rd with plenty of parking. The cottage was very clean & organized & has a nice combination of rustic appeal & convenient modern features like the gas fireplace, the bathroom, TV, etc. The kitchen was spacious with nice appliances & everything we needed & the large open living/dining room was very spacious as well & the foyer was also large great for storing our snowmobile gear, coolers, etc. Overall an excellent place to stay any time of year, for a very reasonable price & in a great location, we plan on staying there again & would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

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

Wonderful time to get away and reconnect!

Just returned from a wonderful week with family - Samantha, three teenagers and three dogs. Lived up to all expectations! It was great to SLOW DOWN with no cell service or WiFi. Had fun cooking, hiking, fishing, reading books, playing games, and generally taking it easy. We did have concerns about bugs but they simply were not an issue. We loved the cottage layout, very clean and well organized, the fire pit, dock and surrounding area. Carol and Dan were right there if needed (they weren't), and made us feel very welcome. It was our first time in Adirondacks as a family and we're already making plans for next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Natures heart

There are far too many wonderful things that we saw in such a short time and that in itself should speak volumes on the wonderment of this oasis. Nature truly is the best show to watch, no cable required! The cleanliness that we walked into surpassed even my expectations. The sheer beauty is breathtaking! All you have to do is take a seat, breathe, and listen. I could see a naturalist like Jon Muir himself being inspired in this environment, or Robert Frost writing another epic poem. Thank you to Carol and Dan for your amazing hospitality. It was a pleasure meeting with you both! Eric and I had a wonderful time and our little fluff loved going in the pond and listening to all nature had to offer! Truly a place of tranquility and peace for the soul.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

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

A beautiful off-grid getaway

The cottage property in the woods was absolutely beautiful. 115 acres of privacy, private pond for fishing, canoe rides, watching the beavers work on their dams every day. Dan and Carol really thought of every detail preparing the cottage for our stay. Plenty of towels, pillows, and blankets. Places for everyone to sit, a beautiful fire pit outdoors with a stockpile of firewood and kindling. Full complement of cooking supplies including spices, utensils, pots and pans, dishes, paper towels, napkins etc. Mesh bug-proof shirts available for all as the flies can be overwhelming outside. Very large Weber grill with extra propane if needed. We had hoped for wi-fi, which there was not, as cell service is nonexistent in the region, but it turned out to be refreshing to be forced to unplug for the duration of our stay. All in all we had really no complaints. Would definitely recommend and we will likely be returning ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carol or Dan Empie #315 376 4433

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We live 2 miles up from the cottage on Number Four Rd and have been at that residence for 30 years. Dan is a forester and went to ESF at Syracuse University. He also has his realtor license and works for Timberland Realty. The focus is on listing wooded parcels and some have camps, houses or other structures. To inquire about his listings you can email him at dempie@timberlandrealty.net. Dan,also, does private consulting for forestry & land management.
Carol has been an RN for over 30 years which has led to a very varied set of work skills. She also had a wellness & fitness center in Lowville for 11 years. Currently she is focusing on the cottage, looking into other business ventures and works at a medium security prison as an RN.

Why they chose this property

We took care of the property for the 'long distant' owner for years before it became available for sale almost to the day of Carol closing her fitness center. There was a 'land developer' that was interested in the property also. Dr Fritelli was the current owner & had purchased the cottage and pond from Minnie Peck previously, who raised 5 children there. Dr Fritelli loved the property & entrusted much of the care, maintenance and management to Carol & Dan. He had it for his own private use. The developer (whom shall remain nameless) offered Dr Fritelli a fair market price for the cottage & land. Since the Empies had 'first refusal' we were able to match his offer to Dr Fritelli. Of course, the developer came back with a much more substantial offer. We could not match that. Dr Fritelli decided to sell the property to us at the first price and refused the developers. As stated earlier, he loved the property & knew we would take good care of it & share it with others without exploiting it. So, love of the land won against development and 'greener (money) pastures. Way to go Dr Fritelli...if only Ethan Allen & other business used you as an example!
We fixed up the cottage to share with others and, also, so we could afford it. We keep the rent very reasonable because we believe everyone should be able to enjoy the serenity of nature.
It was a lot of work but we enjoy work (crazy, huh!). Dr Fritelli would be proud. In our guest book he has a portion dedicated to his saying 'good bye' to his much loved land.
Our belief is to keep it affordable and always give more than what is expected.

What makes this property unique

I think the best way to describe the Forest Pond Cottage experience is to simply and truly experience the calm, penetrating healing of nature. Within all the comforts of home you will feel the relief of everyday stress. The cottage truly becomes your home away from home. The wind blowing through the trees, beavers busy being beavers, sunrises over the pond, fish jumping , frogs and peepers in the spring, little turtles trying to make it to the pond, deer wading in the waters edge, coyotes cackling at times it is all magical. There are several great close by places we share with guests as to how to find them. We call them “ the best kept secrets” in the Adirondacks. Visiting here is like finding yourself~

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