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Front entryway
Bunkroom #2
Bathroom #1
Bathroom #2
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Altmar, NY
  • Salmon River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Salmon River Fish Hatchery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Salmon River Falls
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

+1
1 Double Futon and 4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

No longer available under this listing

*ATTENTION* Starting 1/1/2023, this VRBO is transitioning to new owners under listing 2653786. We are extremely excited to own this beautiful property and look forward to continuing enjoyment at this little slice of heaven. We'd love to share it with you!

Property manager

Lynn Gibson

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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
Remove shoes before entering house
No wet bathing suits on furniture
NO Food or drinks (except water) in bedrooms

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

About the area

Altmar

Located in Altmar, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pines Golf Course and Elms Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lower Salmon River State Forest and Altmar State Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling.
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Altmar, NY

What's nearby

  • Salmon River - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Salmon River Fish Hatchery - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Salmon River Falls - 17 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Oneida Lake - 43 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Turning Stone Casino - 63 min drive - 65.4 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bucks Family Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hayloft Pub - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Cheese Factory Bar & Grill - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪You Guys Place - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is No longer available under this listing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at No longer available under this listing ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at No longer available under this listing ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is No longer available under this listing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Salmon River, Lower Salmon River State Forest and Salmon River Falls. Salmon River Fish Hatchery and Altmar State Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Great place to hunker down

House as described. Small details shared with home owner have been addressed. Kids had a blast walking to island over frozen lake and building the largest snowman I’ve ever seen! Lovely area for some peace and quiet with family!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carey M.

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

Great Destination!

We loved this property and the proximity to everything we needed without being on top of it. The location is perfect! The house was very well maintained and the upgrades were awesome!! The kids loved the extra space in the basement to just hangout. I was aware that the lake was being drained but there was enough water to still fish and kayak. The only negative we could come up with, was no one realized how challenging it would be to only have 2 bathrooms for 11 people. Overall it was an awesome stay and I'd recommend this home to anyone looking in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

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

Great stay

The house had everything we needed and was expecting. Communication with the owner (Tim) was flawless.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kenneth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Location!

First and foremost, property owner prior to arrival was among the most responsive i have ever encountered. Great response time. He let us know that they would drain the lake slowly until October (we visited the week of Labor Day Weekend). Sadly when we arrived there was very little water in the lake. This isn't the fault of the owner however if we would have known that it would go from 'slowly' to no water we would have not booked. we made the owner aware (which I suspect he wasn't told of the aggressive draining of the lake plan). The house was nice. For very tall members the basement was very challenging with low ceilings. However, the deck was very nice. Very close to fishing in Pulaski. House was clean and kitchen worked very well for our group. Would recommend this to folks wishing to fish in the nearby river/lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Fish Swim Relax to Your Hearts Content

Everything about this rental was top knoch . Couldn’t ask for more . It was so quiet. Maybe not so much with a 7&9 year old . Ha . Kitchen was not lacking in anything we needed. Beds and bedrooms were great . We couldn’t have asked for anything more
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P., Massena, NY

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

Wonderful Stay on the Water!

We loved our time at the lake house! We had a little issue getting the dryer started and we got quick assistance from the hosts! The kids absolutely LOVED the floating dock, the boats and the little island nearby which they played on almost every day! It was a wonderful time for all 12 of us! Everything was just what we needed to escape our own realities for a week!! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

Love this family vacation home on the lake!

It is always nice to go back to such a beautiful home on the lake. Really like the remodeling that has been done since last year! My family is already looking forward to our 2023 vacation there!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Awesome

Couldn’t have been happier with our vacation. Kids and grandkids loved every day. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Everything you need to relax near the water.

This is a lovely, family friendly house! You can tell the owners really cherish the space. It is perfect for a family getaway. Lots of room. Everything you need to enjoy the beautiful, relaxing property is provided. Boats, floats, fire pit. We had a really great time and would absolutely go back! Thank you for sharing such a lovely place with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria D., New York

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

Wonderfully Peaceful!

If you’re looking for a relaxing place to get away, while enjoying fishing, kayaking, and other water activities - this is the place to stay! There were 11 in my travel party and we all comfortably fit for sleeping and sitting down together for meals. The kitchen had everything we needed for meal prep. There was parking to accommodate six vehicles. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Large groups

This house is great for a large group. Open areas living, dining and kitchen that opens up on to a large deck so everyone can be together. Plenty of bedrooms. Highly recommend place to stay with great views of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great place

We've stayed at the Tughill Lake House 4 years in a row and it's great. Great for old buddies fishing and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Great stay

House is great. We had a large group for fishing everyone loved the place. The owner Lyn was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

KAN H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Need for some improvement

From August 29 – September 4, 2021 we stayed at the Lorton Lake house located at ----------------------------------------. Our stay in this lake house was fairly good except for some issues that we have encountered during our stay that caused inconvenience and decreased comfort for all of us. I would like to enumerate these issues to make sure that it is addressed fro those future renters to make their stay better. These Issues Are: 1) The bathroom on the main floor has a broken shower fixture. It is extremely hard to control the temperature, either it’s extremely cold or extremely hot. It is a scalding hazard specially for children. 2) There is no exhaust or circulation on the basement bathroom. 3) There is a Funky and Balmy smell in the basement specially where the 2 rooms are by the laundry area. 4) Inadequate temperature control. Most of the rooms does not have air conditioning units to address the summer heat. 5) Most household fixtures are not well maintained. Prone to breakage and damage which maybe charged against the renter. 6) Insufficient garbage collection. When we got there the garbage bin was full leaving us with no space to put our garage for the week. It is important to put these issues and concerns out there to make sure that these issues are resolved for future occupants.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Wonderful vacation

This property was all we could have hoped it would be. Good communication with the owner, plenty of space, everything we could need and more, multiple activities for all ages. The view was absolutely breathtaking. Plenty of privacy for the property as well as individually. Fishing, boating, yard games, indoor activities: Thank you so much and we hope to stay again on our next vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

We May Return Next Year

Our family of seven adults spent four nights on Lorton Lake. We all had such a wonderful time that we have already discussed the possibility of returning next year. The lake is very pretty and because there are no motorboats allowed on the lake, it was perfect for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, and swimming. We played outdoor games and enjoyed fishing from the dock. The house was spacious and equipped with everything we needed: several bedrooms to choose from, kitchen tools and supplies, and towels. We used the outdoor grill and ate several meals on the deck. Unfortunately, it rained for two days, and we had to stay indoors. Regardless, we watched a couple of DVDs which were provided, and enjoyed indoor games and reading. Thank you, Lynn, for your quick response to our various questions. We have been having a summer adventure like this for the past several years, and this is the first time we’ve considered returning to a property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ERICA M.

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

Great cottage

We had a wonderful time! Lake access was fantastic and there was plenty of room for all of us! Thanks also for arranging parking for our trucks and trailers!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

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

Amazing Destination

This was our third year rent for our family. It really has something for everyone. The lake is amazing for swimming and fishing. Such an amazing relaxing week!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Hannah R.

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

Beautiful

We had a wonderful stay at Lorton Lake! The house was beautiful with plenty of space. The adults and kids enjoyed all of the boats and fishing from the dock. We made smores over the fire pit. The view was amazing, the neighborhood was fairly quiet and peaceful. There is a small community park that our youngest kids enjoyed. Our only major complaint was the goose poop. My husband spent about an hour picking it up before we were able to enjoy the yard. Overall we had a lovely vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Fun for all ages.

Great house and location. Plenty of room for multiple families with children of various ages. Everyone enjoyed the lake and outdoor space, from just relaxing on the beach, to swimming and jumping off the swim platform, and fishing right off the dock. Also plenty of yard space for other activities and a great fire pit with lots of wood provided. Lynn was very responsive and great to work with throughout the booking process and during our stay as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

Family Vacation

Love staying here! It is a great place to take my growing family! House plus beach front gives everyone something to do! Lynn is great in communicating. Will be back next summer for the third year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

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

Beautiful lake house

We had a great stay! We enjoyed the kayaks, canoes, and paddle board as well as yard games and the sandy beach on the lake. The water was calm and it was great for all of my kids and nephew (age 1, 2, 5, 8) to play and swim. The kitchen was a great size and their were plenty of beds for all of us. My only issues was safety for the kids on the stairs outside on the deck and inside leading to the downstairs. Their were no secure rails, just ropes which were more for decor than functionality. It was an awesome house in a great location! Would stay again! Andrea
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen U.

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

Great home away from home!

Clean! Very comfortable for large group. It had everything we needed. Snowmobile trail is about 3 miles; no longer across the lake. We would go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Fantastic

Awesome experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen U.

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

Enjoyed by all!

Clean! Had everything we needed. Beautiful location on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Gibson

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Mom, Wife and Business owner

Why they chose this property

Rehabilitated this property from scratch. Best spot on the lake. Love the lakefront and private sandy beach. Wanted something to accommodate a large family and many friends.

What makes this property unique

Views from the deck and dock are incredible. The lake is so peaceful and serene and super clean.
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