Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George!

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Athol, NY

Fort William Henry21 min drive
Lake George Steamboat Company21 min drive
Million Dollar Beach22 min drive
Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Auburn Twin Over Full Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Blue Twin Over Full Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Full Room

1 Double Bed

Master Loft

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Loft Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stay in this charming chalet only 11 miles from Lake George and 19 miles to Gore Mountain! Sleeps up to twelve guests with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. No extra fees for more than two guests

Walk into a home that says "Welcome to the Adirondacks!" with local antiques and hand carved cedar logs

Main Floor: fully stocked kitchen, bath, bedroom with full bed, bedroom with twin/twin bunkbed

Loft: master bedroom, bathroom, loft den

Lower Level: game room, 2 bedrooms each with a twin/full bunkbed

This home boasts a location nestled in the mountains to many Adirondack Mountain favorites. When you are not playing in the sun on Lake George or visiting a nearby ski slope, the vacation home’s peaceful wooded setting offers plenty of outdoor space for horseshoes, sledding, sitting around the fire pit, grilling, an endless game of tag, hide and seek, or just lounging on the front deck.

Comfort abounds inside with 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a family area downstairs and the ability to sleep up to 12. Escape the buzz of the crowd in the spacious loft with a master suite and private balcony.

This is the PERFECT home to choose if you are looking to reconnect with your family and friends in an area that offers an abundance of wonderful Adirondack Mountain activities.

DISTANCE FROM LAKE GEORGE: Less than 11 miles

DISTANCE FROM NEARBY SKI RESORTS
Gore Mountain: 19 miles, West Mountain: 23 miles, Oak Mountain: 45 miles

SPECIAL SERVICES GENE & SHAE OFFER GUESTS:
Grocery Pickup & Putaway
Special Event Decorating
Rides Home from Lake George Back to The Retreat
Hunting or Fishing Excursion with a Local
If you are interested in any of the above services please ask and we will share the fees associated with each.

Property manager

Gene & Shae Barnaby

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Winter, spring, summer or fall, this is a standard.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is only allowed outdoors.

If traveling with young children please bring 2 gates for stairs.

No vaping or smoking indoors.

Absolutely no parking or driving on the lawn at any time.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Athol

Located in Athol, this holiday home is in the mountains. Fort William Henry and The Sembrich are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include House of Frankenstein Wax Museum and Dr. Morbid's Haunted House. Travelling with kids? Consider Around the World Miniature Golf, or check out an event or a game at Lake George Forum.

Athol, NY

What's nearby

Lake George - 20 min drive
Fort William Henry - 21 min drive
Lake George Steamboat Company - 21 min drive
Lake George Dog Beach - 21 min drive
Million Dollar Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min drive
The Bond 1786 - 12 min drive
Dunkin' - 13 min drive
New Way Lunch - 12 min drive
Ashes Pub & Grill - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to The Adirondack Retreat ~ Gore Skiing & Lake George! located?

This family-friendly Athol holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Adirondack Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hudson River and Hickory Ski Center. Friends Lake and Pack Demonstration Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

josh o., NYC

22 February 2024

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

Dads hunting Rabbits

The house was perfect for us to fellowship and enjoy the woods. Clean and accommodating + the hosts made us feel very welcome! We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

16 October 2023

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

Great Cottage for a Weekend Retreat!

A bunch of college buddies get together once a year, to hang out and catch up. We are fairly spread out across NY and New England, so we find a central cottage to meet at in the Adirondacks every year. Finding a place with enough bedrooms and things to do is always the challenge as we like to know we can hang out all day if we are drinking or it is raining. This cottage was GREAT. Awesome communication from the owners. The cottage feels really updated and new. Internet was great. Loved the fire pit and foosball table. Highly recommend if you are looking to stay in this area!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jon e.

27 August 2023

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

Perfect getaway

The property is amazing. Clean and organized, with an attention to details and potential needs of guests. Highly recommend for anyone traveling to the area

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pattie G.

9 August 2023

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

Nurture your friendships is this lovely home

I reserved the Adirondack Retreat for myself and nine of my adult college friends and sorority sisters. We spent most of our time in the great room and screened in porch. The house is beautiful and the hosts added nice little touches like personalized notes, gifts and health and beauty supplies that made us feel welcome. The area was very close to Lake George where we went on a Tiki Boat ride and had dinner. The house had everything we needed in regards to heating up dinner and serving breakfast. We brought wood but due to rain we stayed mostly in doors although the yard is beautiful. I’d like to come again with my family. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Z.

7 August 2023

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

Perfect Experience!!!

I just recently stayed at Shae and Gene’s beautiful home with my husband, twin boys, mother, father and sister and it was 5+ STARS!!!!! From the booking process to the end of our stay it was nothing but exceptional service!!! Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gene & Shae Barnaby

My husband and I built (literally) this home in 2019 and it was complete April 2020. We grew up together in the Adirondacks. My husband builds homes and I am a Physics teacher and manage the Adirondack Retreat in Athol, NY near Lake George and Gore Mountain. We have 6 children and 4 grandbabies.

We love to travel with our children and we love to travel without them all too! :)

Why they chose this property

This property was built with love and it shows. It is only 11 miles to bustling Lake George Village, only 19 miles to the fabulous Gore Mountain Ski Resort, and sits right in the heart of the Adirondacks. It is the perfect unplugged getaway to reconnect with nature, friends, and family.

What makes this property unique

The screened in porch is the perfect place to relax in the morning with your coffee, watching the sun rise and listening to the birds. The master suite offers a quiet balcony to escape from the activity of your other guests. The game room and patio offer many things to do for the kids or kids at heart with ping pong, foosball, horseshoes, board games, and an abundance of books to read.