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Tranquil lakefront home sits above the lake with an unobstructed view

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Living room/ stairs
Living room
Wood Stove
Hearth

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wells, NY
  • Lake Algonquin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mountain Memories
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Moffitt Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Tranquil lakefront home sits above the lake with an unobstructed view

Private website is lakealgonquin.org for additional information.
Beautiful lakefront home on Lake Algonquin. The house is a year round home with a river rock foundation that sits above the lake with great views of the water. It is fully heated including a woodstove, central AC, washer/ dryer and all amenities. There are two kayaks, a canoe, a stand up paddle board and a paddle boat. There is a dock and a floating raft for the kids or adults to swim from.

There is excellent fishing, hiking and biking in the immediate area. Great local restaurants in Hope,, Speculator and Northville.

In Winter, there is great skiing at Gore Mt. or Oak Mt. There is x-counrty skiing on trails and back roads or at Lapland Lake ski area 20 minutes south.

Property manager

Brian Murphy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Oak Mountain Ski Center and Grandview Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Algonquin and Sacandaga River. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Wells, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Algonquin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mountain Memories - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Moffitt Beach - 19 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Oak Mountain Ski Center - 24 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 42 min drive - 50.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Over Rock Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hope Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • The Well
  • ‪Cindys Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Grille - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil lakefront home sits above the lake with an unobstructed view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil lakefront home sits above the lake with an unobstructed view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil lakefront home sits above the lake with an unobstructed view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil lakefront home sits above the lake with an unobstructed view located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Algonquin and Sacandaga River. West Branch of the Sacandaga River is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed another wonderful stay at Algonquin Whispers which has become an annual tradition. Our granddaughter and fiance joined us this year for the first time and loved it.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Another great week at Algonquin Whispers

We come back every summer and enjoy it immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Check it out

Lovely home and support from Brian was excellent!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew S.

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

Lake getaway for family

Amazing location! We could stay and play on the lake all day. The enclosed porch was a great place to relax. It was obvious we were renting someone's home, though - no frills, clean but a bit cluttered. The private access to lakeside was worth it though
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

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

Ideal location

This house has the most beautiful views. It has its own dock, and several kayaks. The screened in porch is wonderful. When I had a question, Brian responded to me within minutes. I will definitely stay here again and recommend it for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Adirondack Fun

We appreciate the variety of watercraft and had fun canoeing and kayaking at the end of the beautiful lake where we saw families of ducks and beaver swimming. The big screened-in porch was especially good for watching the rain during our stay. And what would our time in the Adirondacks be without roasting hotdogs and making smores over an open fire. Algonquin Whispers has it all!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Great Adirondack experience!

We had a wonderful time at the Murphy's cottage. The variety of watercraft was great for our family, from a child's kayak for our youngest grandchild, to the paddle board/SUP for our teenager and the canoe for us. And everyone had fun on the floating foam raft—a new experience! The beautiful high screened in porch surrounded by trees was a special place to be in all kinds of weather. We enjoyed many meals outside, and what ADK family vacation would be complete without cooking Smores around a campfire! We appreciated the firepit, ADK chairs and two picnic tables. From the deck overlooking the lake, I loved watching the sunrise in the early morning, the moon rise at night, ducks swimming by and even three otters one early morning! Having two ADK General Stores within a few minutes of the cottage made it easy to get a few needed things as well as ice cream cones on a hot afternoon! Brian was very responsive to all our questions. We hope to return next summer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anne R.

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

Gorgeous setting

This house is surrounded by towering pines and from it's beautiful deck outside or its serene screened in porch inside you are instantly relaxed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F., LeRoy

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

Perfect location

We thoroughly enjoyed this home and it’s location. There was enough space and options for everyone to appreciate the vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle Q.

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

Peaceful Lake and Comfortable Home

Our family had a wonderful time at this location. It was an ideal getaway for people looking be in a remote location. The screened deck and deck overlooking the lake were perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great week away from home to relax and boating! I'd definitely stay there for another week!!!

Well maintained and many upgrades to the home to make it comfortable! Lake was small enough to keep the traffic down while boating but big enough to enjoy yourself! Great deck going down the stairs to the lake that has a place to relax and look at the scenery! Awesome screened in porch that had plenty of room for the whole family and very inviting! Great week and great time at this cabin and I definitely would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik B.

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

Fantastic, friendly and family centered

The owners of this beautiful lake house couldn't have been more accommodating. They wanted to make sure that our family enjoyed our time together, and strengthening that family bond is what is most important. The owners clearly get this fact and value it. The lake house is conveniently near attractions of all sorts: waterfalls, mountains hikes, beaches, good restaurants, and more. Lake George and the Adirondack Experience Museum are easy drives to reach. Both offer plenty to do for a day trip. The lake house itself offers plenty of activities, such as swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, board games, campfire activities (s'mores and ghost stories), grilling, and simply enjoying nature on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Brenda M.

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

Nice view of the lake

The owner is very accommodating, he was willing to help with anything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome weekend

Awesome location right on the lake. Very relaxing, loved the deck overlooking the lake, spent a lot of time relaxing and enjoying the view. House is spacious and very homey feeling. Everything you need is there and you feel at home. Loved our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Mike B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Family time

We enjoyed time with our family with direct access to the lake. We love the town of Wells, as it is ATV friendly and there were some small hikes close by to enjoy with the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arleen J., Angelica, NY

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

We enjoyed our stay.

This property is nice with beautiful screened in porch and outside deck area. We used the kayaks, canoe, and fire pit. It was cold a few of the nights so we also used the wood stove in the living room. Brian was easy to communicate with and good about answering questions and making sure we were set. We’d stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Jamy K.

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

Perfect weekend

We had a wonderful weekend here. The location was perfect, we had lake access, access to kayaks and canoe, and were close to other towns for shopping and restaurants. The home was clean and accommodating, perfect for the 5 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

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

Peaceful view!

Well kept house with ample room for our family of 5. We thoroughly enjoyed the use of the canoe, kayaks, and SUP daily - followed by lots of swimming and a campfire every night. The view from the new deck was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blake F.

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

Very Nice

This was our first experience in the realm of renting a house and was completed during the Covid19 pandemic. Brian, the owner, was fantastic. He did a great job of communicating before and during our stay. The outside was great. There is a beautiful deck overlooking the lake. Our family greatly enjoyed taking advantage of all small boats available (2 kayaks, 1 stand up paddle board, and 1 canoe). It was fun traversing the lake, and also relaxing reading a book on the deck. The house has been remodeled a couple of times and was plenty large for our family of 3 (there was certainly room to be able to accommodate a couple more children). The fact that there was central AC was very refreshing. Anywhere we go we appreciate having access to the outside world via internet and the house had a good connection that allowed us to bring our Roku and stream shows. Additionally, we found it nice to visit the enclosed screened room in the evening / night to play games.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P., Buffalo, NY

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

Peaceful, beautiful views!

Algonquin whispers was a great cozy place to stay with our family of 5! Brian, the owner, was extremely helpful answering all my questions (I had a lot, sorry! 😊) He even overnighted my daughter's tablet that she forgot! Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you would need. The screened in porch and new deck over the water were gorgeous and where we spent most of our time! The blow up raft was nice to lay and relax on and there were enough boats for all of us to go out together on the lake. We saw 2 bald eagles the first hour we were there. Lake is peaceful. There is a little public beach within walking distance or 1 minute drive but not too close to the house to disturb you. We couldn't rent a pontoon boat on the lake but Lake Pleasant is a 10 min drive away and we rented one there in Speculator which is a quaint, cute little town. Had everything you would need: grocery store, pizza place, couple ice cream places, coffee shops, restaurants, liquor store, public beach, playground, and a great souvenir shop (Speculator dept store). We were lucky to see a 2 man band singing right by Lake Pleasant one night at sunset, it was so cool and beautiful. Something to be aware of is the only bathroom in the house is upstairs which wasn't a big problem for us (except for my broken toe) but might be for others (like my parents). Having AC was helpful too and rare in most places we rented. There were 2 charcoal grills there which added to the camping experience, food just tastes better over charcoal! The fire pit was great and overlooked the lake! We fished off the dock, caught perch, pumpkin seeds, and sunnies mostly! The views were just fantastic everyday! Thank you Brian for everything, had a great time, you made it easy! Take care!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Best relaxing vacation so far. Really nice area and accommodations were great

Would definitely do this again

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., Cazenovia

Great place to spend family time

We were there in the winter and it was great!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Murphy Family F.

Great place and family time.

Winter weather, dinner at the Alpine Grille with friends and a quiet peaceful time in the Adirondacks in Winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lenore V.

Clean, well-epuipped

The home is comfortable and well-epuipped, and we loved the screened porch. Having all the boats was great fun. A great place to rent in a quaint Adirondack town!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Loved the hikes and vistas

A cosy, compact house. We were very comfortable and favored the deck area most of all, as weather permitted. Brian was very helpful about the activities in the area and having use of the kayaks was fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Brian Murphy

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Business consultant.
This is our second home so we expect our renters to respect that.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful home on a small quiet lake with instant access to the Sacandaga River.

What makes this property unique

Great hiking, biking and kayaking.

Languages:

English
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