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Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Whiteface from the picture windows, deck & backyard. You can see the slopes!
Whiteface Mountain out the living room window! Ready for fun winter sports?
Sunset on Whiteface. Same backyard view, but always something new to gaze upon.
New recliner. New cellular blinds (pic in up position). Keep rm warm in winter.
Firestick for TV. Toyotomi heater warms whole house! Open house design.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Jay, NY
  • Place, Historic Jay Covered Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa's Workshop
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteface Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons!

Affordable Relaxing Getaway! Beautiful 3 bedroom cottage on 18 acres!

Now with high-speed internet thanks to our newly installed satellite (June 2020 and upgraded 2023).

Super CLEAN. Cleaning lady is amazing and long time family friend. We still leave 24 hours between guests.

Come enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains!

Whiteface Mountain and Santa's Workshop are just 10 miles from house.
Jay covered bridge and swim holes are within walking distance.

OUR HOME: Our renovated grandfather's home is located on 18 acres on a peaceful back road in Jay, NY. Relax on the deck overlooking the 180 degree views of the Adirondack High Peaks. Walk our trails in the woods behind our house or play in the yard (i.e., baseball and frisbee or sledding down the hill in the winter). Roast marshmallows over the fire in our fire pit in the woods (strict fire safety rules apply & no fires in drought seasons).

PRICE DETAILS (see more descriptions of costs/fees below):
$195 - 199 per night - varies slightly per VRBO automated system.

Cleaning fee shown as $100, but $50 is a refundable trash deposit, making sure that guests remove trash and recycling. Sorry there is no curb-side trash pick-up in this beautiful country location.

*Holiday weekends have three night minimum.

Additional VRBO service fee and taxes apply.

Note: If you have a dog, ask us if you can bring the dog. We charge an extra $100 pet fee for the extra deep cleaning required after your stay. We like to keep a low allergen home and don't often accept pets. We like to discourage it, but talk with the owner to see if your one well-behaved dog will be okay. We have rules: no dogs on beds or fleece blankets, no dogs left alone in house unless in a crate, wipe down dogs after being outside (bring old towels or use our older towels), and no dogs on furniture. Clean up after dogs when they are going to the bathroom outside. We have carpet, so please be super careful.

Longer rentals:
Ask about discounts for rentals over 7 days. Or for my repeat customers!

MORE HOUSE DETAILS:
Come relax and recharge with the views, that Adirondack smell, and the peace/quiet.

Front porch and back deck with plenty of outdoor furniture, small & large charcoal grills, lounge chairs. Front log porch is great for a cup of coffee as the sun is rising over the mountain.

INTERNET:
Yes, we have it! Finally, after years of looking for a rural solution. We installed a Satellite June 24, 2020. Then, we super charged it in 2023 with changing to HughesNet. Satellite can be affected by bad weather, though. You will have high-speed internet connection throughout the house. Password will be at the house.

BEDS:
Master bedroom with plush-deep queen mattress,
two twins in 2nd bedroom,
double/full size bed in 3rd bedroom.

COMFORTS
include new log porch facing morning sun, with a rain chain that will soothe even if it is a rainy day. Full kitchen with all the amenities, new sofa and power recliner, realistic electric fireplace, powerful Toyotomi heater (new in 11/2019), DVD/VCR player, lots of movies and games, CD/radio doc, dishwasher and Electrolux front loading washer and dryer (new in 8/2019).

Open floor plan between kitchen, dining room, and living room. Dining room table fits at least 6 people.

BABY-PROOFED
house with supplies: plug covers, cabinet locks, Graco travel crib (with bassinet attachment for babies and fits toddlers up to 35 inches tall), high chair, and toddler life-jacket. Kid-friendly house with kids movies, games, toys, sled, beach toys, baseball bats, balls, frisbees and more.

TRAILS & ACTIVITIES
Hike, snow shoe or cross-country ski on our trails behind house.
Jay Mountain wilderness trails are close-by (<5 minute drive).

Walking distance to: world-renowned Ausable River for fly-fishing, historic Jay covered bridge, park/playground, swim hole by waterfalls at covered bridge, Jay gazebo where they hold concerts in the park in the summer, and JEMS Theater. (Note: East Branch of the Ausable River is within walking distance, and the West Branch of the Ausable River is a very short drive. Lots of fishing info under TV at house or ask owner).

Only 10 minutes to Wilmington for more swimming at the public beach (town beach at Lake Everest), Whiteface Memorial Highway, Santa's Workshop, and world-class skiing at Whiteface - featuring the largest vertical drop in the Northeast.

Cross-country ski centers (Cascade/ADK and Mount Van Hoevenberg Complex) are a 20 minute drive away, and on our own property. Snow shoeing too.

Lake Placid (home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympics) is less than 25 minutes away.

Drive in the other direction to see the Ausable Chasm (10 minutes). Check out Ferries.com for area ferries across Lake Champlain.

Foodies will be satisfied: there are lots of new family-run farms in area with cheese, milk, eggs, chicken, beef, sausage, bacon, etc. Keene farmer's market is on Sundays, starting mid-June. I will send you a list of farms and farmer's markets.

WHAT OUR PREVIOUS VACATIONERS HAVE SAID:
'This place is so easy to live in.'
'Splendid home! Wonderful views and tranquility. House is well- equipped and we appreciate all your efforts in providing useful information.'
'Thank you for the wonderful secluded cottage!!!'
'It is so good to be back at your home in the ADKs, and to find so many new amenities, especially the couch.'
'We were in such desperate need of R&R and this house gave us so much peace.'
'The breeze on the porch and lawn is absolutely pacifying and replenishing.'

FINALLY, I want to be transparent with costs/fees. Here they are again:
-$195-199 per night (VRBO automated variability).
-$50 refundable trash fee, which will be returned to you when we see that you have removed all trash and recycling at the end of your stay. Sorry for no curbside pickup in the wilderness!
-$50 cleaning fee: for use of our linens and for the extra time the cleaning lady needs to do your laundry. I can wave that fee if you are bringing all your own linens, as that is a lot less time for my cleaning lady. But please make sure to leave the house in good-clean condition, as that cleaning fee goes towards her cleaning time too.
-Sorry for the VRBO service fee, as I cannot remove that.
-If you are thinking about bringing a dog, then send me an inquiry and talk with me first. We have to be very careful with allowing dogs to help keep our home low allergen and low scent. (We like to use a scent-free and environmental products to clean.)
There is a $100 pet fee if your pet is allowed to come for the extra deep cleaning that the cleaning lady will have to do.

-Damage Protection:
Homeaway offers a great low cost property damage protection. You pay only $59 dollars for $1500 worth of protection.

I also like to give discounts on additional nights added to a rental last minute (like when you realize you just can't leave). Of course these are per availability.

Discounts for repeat renters and longer renters too (discount for 7+ days and bigger discount for 28+ days)!

When you book, I provide so much info on house and tourist info of area. I am here to help make your trip safe and enjoyable.

Thank you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have lots of movies, games, outside toys.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Dogs with Owner approval through inquiry only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
See instructions on refrigerator. Thanks. Electrical turn off varies depending on season.
Clean out BBQ if you used it. Ash can go in metal bucket next to BBQ.
Lock windows and pull down shades to either keep in the warmth or keep out the hot sun. Thanks for all!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Remove trash and recycling from property. No curbside pick-up. Transfer station in Keene open all days 4:30, except Tues, Thurs.
Booking Traveler MUST: -be part of the group staying in the property. -include WITH booking personal Acknowledgement & Acceptance of all House Rules.
-Contact owner for Purpose of Travel Bookings by Travelers with NO REVIEWS or less than 4⭐ AVG Reviews are subject to cancellation post discussion.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jay

Located in Jay, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Whiteface Mountain and River Stone Wellness are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa's Workshop and Dartbrook Rustic Goods. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jay, NY

What's nearby

  • Wilmington Town Beach - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Santa's Workshop - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • High Falls Gorge - 19 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Mirror Lake - 31 min drive - 36.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Kent Station - 37 min drive
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fratelli Pizza Restaurant & Bar II - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Fan House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪NewVida Preserve - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Twisted Raven - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded cottage! Amazing Views Whiteface Mtn & High Peaks! Great all 4 seasons! located?

This family-friendly Jay cottage is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ausable River and Historic Jay Covered Bridge. Hurricane Mountain Wilderness and Wells Memorial Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Karen & David

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This house was built by my grandparents in the 60's to retire in the peace and serenity of the Adirondacks. My grandfather loved to fish and hunt. My grandmother loved how the mountains looked different every time she looked out the window. The house was passed down to my parents and now to me. I named the 2 maple trees out front Grandma and Grandpa!
We are dedicated to making this house a comfortable and affordable gettaway.
We want to keep the prices affordable so that people can experience nature from their doorstep, looking out and seeing no other house around. What I love about the Adirondacks is the smell! So fresh. And the stars at night - what a Milky Way!

Why they chose this property

We have lots of windows to enjoy the 180 degree views of the mountains, including Jay Mountain wilderness and Whiteface Mountain. There are minimal visible neighbors. Quiet gettaway.
Enjoy the 4 large Maple trees in the fall.
Enjoy the trails all year around.
Clean and well-maintained home.
Rustic decor.

What makes this property unique

Seclusion!
18 acres with walking trails.
We were super careful during COVID-19 times. The woman who cleans for me is still very thorough.
I am also thorough in my details about house and area. I have a tourist folder with house and area info. Feel free to contact me through the app for questions too!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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