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Cozy, peaceful "camp" in Hollywood Hills, just north of the town of Old Forge
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 5 94.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Old Forge, NY
- Calypso's Cove20 min walk
- Enchanted Forest Water Safari2 min drive
- View3 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom (2nd)
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom (Master)
1 King Bed
Common area 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom (2nd)
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom (Master)
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy, peaceful "camp" in Hollywood Hills, just north of the town of Old Forge
Welcome to our simple, peaceful home, minutes from the quaint village of Old Forge and perfectly located near all the fun and beauty of the Southern Adirondacks. Enjoy four seasons of outdoor wonder and allow us to do our best to help you feel at home at our "Pawnee Reverie."
Our home provides guests with easy access to lakes, streams, paddling sites, mountains (to climb, bike, ski, gaze from) walking trails, cross-country trails, snowmobiling fun, and so much more.
More specifically, being in Old Forge, you are near First Lake (of the Fulton Chain Lakes), Moose River, the TOBIE Trail, golfing at the Thendara Golf Club, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, McCauley Mountain, Fulton Chain Brewery, swimming in Old Forge Pond or at the private beach for Hollywood Hills association members (where you can also launch a boat). For family fun, there's a movie theater dating back to the 1920s that shows current blockbusters, an arcade, an arts center, miniature golf, and the Enchanted Forest Water Safari. In the village of Old Forge, there are many restaurants & pizzerias, fun places to shop, and a full grocery store to supply you with all the food you need for your stay.
For those who love to snowmobile, we have direct access to Trail 4 and are close to other popular trails as well.
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ABOUT THE SPACE IN HOME
The home has 2 full bedrooms and 2 full baths - plenty of space for a family or for a single couple or two.
The master bedroom includes a king-sized bed, a giant TV, a walk-in closet, and an attached bathroom.
The second bedroom includes a queen-sized bed and another giant TV and a bathroom across the hall.
We have a fully-equipped kitchen for guests to enjoy with new appliances and a dining table in the kitchen nook.
The living room has two comfy couches, a big-screen TV, a bar, and peaceful views that often include ADK wildlife. If you have a 5th person, the one living room couch can also serve as a pull-out bed, which would be most comfortable for a younger guest.
Outside the house, you can enjoy our yard, wrap-around deck, and a side fire pit with tandem rocking chairs.
Parking is on-site in the driveway or in front of the house.
Guests staying 7 days or more receive a 10% discount. (VRBO doesn't build this discount into the reservation process. Please contact hosts before booking to apply the discount.)
For seasonal stays, please contact hosts.
Seasonal winter rates are available leading into the winter up until Nov. 1.
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Abbreviated Welcome Guide
WINTER GUESTS IMPORTANT INFO
Our driveway is plowed and accessible for parking, however, the driveway is steep and a 4WD or AWD vehicle is best in icy or snowy conditions. Regarding accessing the side door, we will have a path shoveled to the entrance. If it snows during your stay, please, for your safety, use the shovel and ice melt in the container below the stairs. Winter conditions in Old Forge and throughout the region require extra caution.
BEAR SAFETY
Carry in/carry out. Leave no trash or food remains at the camp. Bears follow the scent of food and can turn a property upside down as a result of food left behind.
INFO ON BRINGING ALONG A DOG
One dog, non-shedding, and under 25 pounds will be considered with documentation of up-to-date vaccination records. We would ask that the dog always be attended to in the house or crated and that he/she be kept off the furniture. If a crate is needed to accommodate rules (keeping your sweet pup off the furniture), we can provide one with sufficient time to plan. An additional cleaning fee of $35 per day up to $120 a stay will be assessed in advance of your stay to cover costs for additional cleaning.
Regarding sheets: The two bedrooms will have clean sheets on the beds for guests when they arrive. If guests wish to bring their sheets, they will need king sheets for the master bedroom and queen sheets for the second bedroom. The pullout couch has a queen mattress and there will be a set of queen sheets in the closet for guests using the sofa bed.
Regarding towels: We have house towels but not beach towels. Summer guests are kindly asked to bring their own beach towels.
Regarding drinking water: Our well water contains natural minerals that have a taste and smell that, although safe to drink, is not preferred in its unfiltered state. Owners refill our 5-gallon water cooler (in our kitchen) in town using the spigot on the side of the Old Forge Tourist Center building. We also drink from cold water run through a Britta filter pitcher stored in the fridge at the house. We suggest either for our guests.
Regarding the association beach: Directions both for driving and walking to the beach will be available at the camp.
Our home provides guests with easy access to lakes, streams, paddling sites, mountains (to climb, bike, ski, gaze from) walking trails, cross-country trails, snowmobiling fun, and so much more.
More specifically, being in Old Forge, you are near First Lake (of the Fulton Chain Lakes), Moose River, the TOBIE Trail, golfing at the Thendara Golf Club, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, McCauley Mountain, Fulton Chain Brewery, swimming in Old Forge Pond or at the private beach for Hollywood Hills association members (where you can also launch a boat). For family fun, there's a movie theater dating back to the 1920s that shows current blockbusters, an arcade, an arts center, miniature golf, and the Enchanted Forest Water Safari. In the village of Old Forge, there are many restaurants & pizzerias, fun places to shop, and a full grocery store to supply you with all the food you need for your stay.
For those who love to snowmobile, we have direct access to Trail 4 and are close to other popular trails as well.
__________________________________________________________
ABOUT THE SPACE IN HOME
The home has 2 full bedrooms and 2 full baths - plenty of space for a family or for a single couple or two.
The master bedroom includes a king-sized bed, a giant TV, a walk-in closet, and an attached bathroom.
The second bedroom includes a queen-sized bed and another giant TV and a bathroom across the hall.
We have a fully-equipped kitchen for guests to enjoy with new appliances and a dining table in the kitchen nook.
The living room has two comfy couches, a big-screen TV, a bar, and peaceful views that often include ADK wildlife. If you have a 5th person, the one living room couch can also serve as a pull-out bed, which would be most comfortable for a younger guest.
Outside the house, you can enjoy our yard, wrap-around deck, and a side fire pit with tandem rocking chairs.
Parking is on-site in the driveway or in front of the house.
Guests staying 7 days or more receive a 10% discount. (VRBO doesn't build this discount into the reservation process. Please contact hosts before booking to apply the discount.)
For seasonal stays, please contact hosts.
Seasonal winter rates are available leading into the winter up until Nov. 1.
______________________________________________
Abbreviated Welcome Guide
WINTER GUESTS IMPORTANT INFO
Our driveway is plowed and accessible for parking, however, the driveway is steep and a 4WD or AWD vehicle is best in icy or snowy conditions. Regarding accessing the side door, we will have a path shoveled to the entrance. If it snows during your stay, please, for your safety, use the shovel and ice melt in the container below the stairs. Winter conditions in Old Forge and throughout the region require extra caution.
BEAR SAFETY
Carry in/carry out. Leave no trash or food remains at the camp. Bears follow the scent of food and can turn a property upside down as a result of food left behind.
INFO ON BRINGING ALONG A DOG
One dog, non-shedding, and under 25 pounds will be considered with documentation of up-to-date vaccination records. We would ask that the dog always be attended to in the house or crated and that he/she be kept off the furniture. If a crate is needed to accommodate rules (keeping your sweet pup off the furniture), we can provide one with sufficient time to plan. An additional cleaning fee of $35 per day up to $120 a stay will be assessed in advance of your stay to cover costs for additional cleaning.
Regarding sheets: The two bedrooms will have clean sheets on the beds for guests when they arrive. If guests wish to bring their sheets, they will need king sheets for the master bedroom and queen sheets for the second bedroom. The pullout couch has a queen mattress and there will be a set of queen sheets in the closet for guests using the sofa bed.
Regarding towels: We have house towels but not beach towels. Summer guests are kindly asked to bring their own beach towels.
Regarding drinking water: Our well water contains natural minerals that have a taste and smell that, although safe to drink, is not preferred in its unfiltered state. Owners refill our 5-gallon water cooler (in our kitchen) in town using the spigot on the side of the Old Forge Tourist Center building. We also drink from cold water run through a Britta filter pitcher stored in the fridge at the house. We suggest either for our guests.
Regarding the association beach: Directions both for driving and walking to the beach will be available at the camp.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children should be supervised in front yard.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please ensure that you have followed house rules regarding bed sheets and towels. (The housecleaner would prefer sheets left on the bed(s) and towels washed and left in the washing machine.
Please ensure that plates, utensils, and kitchen tools are washed, dried, and returned to their original location.
Please clean the stove and countertops, leaving the house as you found it.
We appreciate all you do to keep the house in good shape!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
About the area
Old Forge
Located in Old Forge, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Fulton Chain Craft Brewery and McCauley Mountain Ski Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Calypso's Cove and Enchanted Forest Water Safari. Adirondack Railroad Old Forge Station and Arrowhead Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Old Forge, NY
What's nearby
- Calypso's Cove - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
- Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- View - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Bald Mountain - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Oasis Cafe’ - 3 min drive
- Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 3 min drive
- Daiker's - 8 min drive
- Slickers - 3 min drive
- Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Ann and Mark Pickering

I married a man, Mark, who grew up camping and skiing in the Adirondacks. When raising our two sons, we made a camping trip to the Adirondacks a summer routine. When the boys left for college (and beyond), we decided to make more of a commitment to the area we love. We bought a "camp" (as the locals call it). Old Forge seemed the best in terms of proximity (we live in PA) and in terms of access to all the beauty and fun of the area. We are blessed to have our camp and would love to share it with you with the hope you love it and the surroundings as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
We love how close our home is to town, yet feels so remote in the woods! Lots of great walking paths in Hollywood Hills, and we love the private beach access!
Languages:
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