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Bluebear Cottage

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Exterior
Front porch
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Hadley, NY
  • Place, Great Sacandaga Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sacandaga River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sacandaga Outdoor Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Bluebear Cottage

Serenity, tranquility, and a deep sense of calm is what you experience on this private 80-acre woodland retreat for those who want to reconnect with nature and savor the quiet beauty of the Adirondacks. This is the perfect location if you want to be near all of the local vacation amenities but want your own space.

Whether you’re visiting in the crisp winter months or the lush green of summer, Bluebear Cottage offers an authentic, peaceful experience surrounded by forest, trails, and mountain views.

Enjoy beautiful winter scenery, and sledding/snow tubing and hiking, with great views at the top of the private mountain. Clear views of the Milky Way and opportunity for astrophotography at night.

Summer mornings on the porch, you can hear individual bees pollinating clover flowers, waking up one at a time until they're all busy at work. In the summer, private hiking and trails, a cultivated blueberry patch, and the flora and fauna of the backyard meadow exude peace and nature. Swimming and kayaking and other water sports are a short drive away at the Great Sacandaga Lake and Stewart’s Pond. Reach dining, shopping and other attractions in Saratoga Springs or Lake George in 30 minutes. Experience the small town life in Lake Luzerne 10 minutes away, with plenty of outdoor activities.

The space
Bluebear Cottage is a century‑old Adirondack home with thoughtful updates and modern comforts. It’s a space that reflects its history and natural surroundings. Guests who appreciate rustic charm, privacy, and the chance to immerse themselves in the outdoors will feel right at home. Trails are natural logging paths and dirt roads, offering an authentic backwoods adventure.

The covered front porch with several hand crafted wooden Adirondack chairs, are perfect for morning coffee.

The back deck has a charcoal grill, tables, and chairs for grilling and dinner.

Up a short path to the fire pit, you can roast marshmallows and build s'mores while the low light pollution affords amazing stargazing on clear nights, including observing the Milky Way.

The family room is a favorite in the winter time with the fire on. The wood stove gets that room quite toasty, and sometimes you don't want to leave that space!

The office desk with USB dongle includes a screen, keyboard, mouse, and AC adapter, so you can just plug your PC in and work remotely / write your novel / add incredible journal entries with fast WiFi.

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About the area

Hadley

Located in Hadley, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Outlets at Lake George and Adirondack Outlet Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moreau Lake State Park and Great Sacandaga Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Sacandaga Outdoor Center and Tubby Tubes Company. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Hadley, NY

What's nearby

  • Great Sacandaga Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sacandaga River - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sacandaga Outdoor Center - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Adirondack Folk School - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Wayside Beach - 15 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Saratoga Springs Station - 40 min drive
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mark's Texas Hots - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Vested Veteran Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hadley General - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dave's All American Diner - ‬15 min drive

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 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was lovely. It was a great escape from the city. Loved sitting on the porch with a book and a cup of coffee while the kids played in the yard. The wildlife in the area was active and enjoyable to see.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was gracious and accommodating of our last minute booking. The house and grounds were perfect for our group. We felt like we were at home.
The front of Bluebear Cottage with fresh snow
Light streams in through the windows of the cozy living room
A view of children playing in the snow from the warm cottage
Picture perfect winter vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Destiny E.

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

Amazing

Remote, but still close to other places like stores and attractions. The cottage is beautiful. The owner was very communative and helpful. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the Bluebear Cottage and it was just as enjoyable as the first time! The house has everything you need to make your stay comfortable and relaxing! The hosts make check in and check out easy! You are close enough to enjoy Lake George, Lake Luzerne, and Saratoga! We can't wait to visit again next summer!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzi S.

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

Perfect get away

This was the perfect house for us to enjoy our stay in the Adirondacks! It is cozy and comfortable, quiet, but your still able to get to the many adventures that are around there! We enjoyed the fire pit, sitting on the porch, and the house had everything needed for a comfortable stay! The host was friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Comfortable and Cozy

Set up well and comfortable for the whole group. Nice charm and updates
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian S.

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

Private Peaceful Gorgeous

We arrived to the property by way of country roads, quaint towns, and breath taking views of the lake. Once there we enjoyed all the property had to offer. The owners instructions were simple, the property was clean and they provided everything, including washing machines and soap. We had a blast and the hostess was amazing work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

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

Perfect Escape

We really enjoyed our 3 day stay here. The owners parents live nearby and they were readily available to help or answer questions. Extremely kind people who really wanted us to have the best of times. The house is very cute. The family room was our favorite spot with super comfortable couch and extra large bean bag chair. The property had a blueberry patch and an outdoor fire pit, but we couldn't use it due to weather. You can tell the owner is working on improvements around the property, but it suited our family perfectly. Loved swimming in the lake 15 minutes down the road, which was recommended to us. We would love to stay again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roni G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
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