2023-2024 Seasons! Booking Now....Large Private Home in the heart of Old Forge

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"The Big Red House"
134 Garmon Ave.
Old Forge, NY

Spacious backyard, parking, patio, grill and picnic area.

Side yard view from Garmon Ave. (One of two large lawns for games & outdoor fun)

Our 2016 fawns, born right on the property!
(An annual event.)

LR & DR - large, freshly painted, newly decorated including refinished floors.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Old Forge, NY

Town of Webb Historical Association

4 min walk

View

6 min walk

Calypso's Cove

15 min walk

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR SUMMER and WINTER VACATION LOVERS!
BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE HOME located just
one block off Main Street, in the heart of Old Forge.
SUMMER GUESTS: Best deal and location without the waterfront price tag!!
(Summer occupancy 10 maximum)
Overlooking a beautifully manicured backyard, with BBQ, outdoor fireplace, picnic table and ample parking this large private retreat is perfect for those seeking an Adirondack Escape.
A short stroll brings you to The Pond and The Fulton Chain of Lakes, Moose River, boat rentals, public beach and tennis courts, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Scenic McCauley Mt. Chair Lift is a 5 minute car ride from the property.
Relax in the large living room. Dining room table can accommodate up to 10 people. Fully equipped kitchen. Back and side lawns offer plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment.

SUMMER DAYS - our spacious, grassy lawns offer the perfect setting for outdoor games or soaking up the ADK sun. Seating is also available under the covered portico, (see photos).
SUMMER NIGHTS - enjoy a BBQ and then relax under the stars around our outdoor fireplace, perhaps take a stroll through town, less than one block away!

First Floor - LR, DR, KIT, Laundry-mudroom, BR#1 twin beds (2), BR#2 bunk beds, and one full bathroom located on this floor. An enclosed, heated porch/library room offers great office and/or relaxing space as well as 2 twin beds.
Second Floor: BR#3 master bedroom with king size bed, BR#4 queen size bed, and one full bathroom on second floor. (All bedrooms offer plenty of floor space for a porta-crib)

Contact us for links to boat rentals for the lakes and Moose River, and Enchanted Forest Water Park, restaurants, hiking maps, etc.

WINTER: Access snowmobile trails right from our driveway! Parking for 1 snowmobile trailer and 3 vehicles. Additional trailer parking areas are accessible from property.
Freshly painted, with brand new energy efficient windows, this large, comfortable private home offers an enclosed heated entryway perfect to store your seasonal gear, as well as a (heated) mudroom and laundry. Occupancy: 8 winter season

At the end of a full day on the groomed trails you are a one block walk to the charming village of Old Forge with bars, restaurants, shopping, movie theater, market and more.
Convenient walk or ride to fuel, food, and snowmobile rentals.

WINTER GUESTS: YOU CAN'T BEAT THIS LOCATION!
Snowmobile trails & services accessible right from our driveway.
Cross country & downhill skiing are also popular in the Old Forge area.
(Equipment rental of all types is readily available.)

A 5 minute car/snowmobile ride brings you to McCauley Mt. Ski Resort for downhill & cross country fun.

PLEASE SEE OUR GUEST REVIEWS!
One block off Main St. this house is ideally situated.

If you'd like additional information please contact us ....we look forward to hearing from you!

Property is beautifully maintained and immaculate. READ OUR REVIEWS!

Property manager

Manzurul Sikder

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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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

If supervised at all times, regardless of age.

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Old Forge

Located in Old Forge, this holiday home is in the city centre and next to a golf course. Adirondack Park and Bald Mountain reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Calypso's Cove and Enchanted Forest Water Safari. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Old Forge, NY

What's nearby

View - 6 min walk
Calypso's Cove - 15 min walk
Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 15 min walk
Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 15 min walk
McCauley Mountain Ski Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - ‬16 min walk
‪Daiker's - ‬10 min drive
‪Blue Line Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬6 min walk
‪Slickers Adirondack Tavern - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2023-2024 Seasons! Booking Now....Large Private Home in the heart of Old Forge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2023-2024 Seasons! Booking Now....Large Private Home in the heart of Old Forge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2023-2024 Seasons! Booking Now....Large Private Home in the heart of Old Forge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2023-2024 Seasons! Booking Now....Large Private Home in the heart of Old Forge located?

Located in the heart of Old Forge, this golf holiday home is steps away from Adirondack Park and Town of Webb Historical Association. View and Calypso's Cove are also within 15 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

20 August 2024

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

Great location for downtown Old Forge

The house is one block from all star shops and dining but still has a secluded yard with fire pit. Some things in the house could be updated but everything was clean. Really great location for families. Property owner was responsive with any questions we had. worked and was clean

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michele A.

2 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

The Big Red House

Walk to town. Close to all there is in Old Forge. I had cleaning to do. The home had not been rented in months. The house was big and spacious. Many places for family and grandchildren to sleep. The upstairs renter Ron was friendly and very helpful. The owner let me stay later so I cleaned and laundered the whole house. This house is pricey but if you need a lot of space and want a walkable stay; this is the ticket. The home was built in 1936. Lots of built ins. Would recommend for large families who are not picky.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

1 January 2024

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

Covid disaster

The property is very nice, but we didn’t get to enjoy it. My younger daughter, her husband and son couldn’t make it because they had Covid. My wife and I arrived Thursday and were waiting for my older daughter, her husband and two children, when I decided to test myself for Covid. Of course it was positive so my wife and I checked into a hotel for the night to quarantine from my daughter’s family. Our visit to Old Forge to celebrate with 25 family members was officially ruined so we all drove home the next day. Our host Manzurul was very sympathetic and we are waiting on some kind of refund from him for the 3 nights we couldn’t stay

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Pattie F.

22 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Location to the town was perfect. House is big so lots of room. However, not enough toilet paper, trash bags or paper towels. When I called the property manager I was told to go and buy them and save receipts. For the price of this property I should not have to do that. Also the dishes were dirty so we had to wash before use but good thing I brought paper plates and plastic silverware. The upstairs neighbor was very nice and assisted us with a fish hook injury (Thank you Ron). House could have been cleaner and dog poop in yard should have been picked up. Do watch out for deer poop, we all did enjoy watching the deer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

21 August 2023

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

Great Place

Plenty of space and perfect location!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

24 July 2023

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

village convenience

Home worked out very well for our extended family being convenient to all the Old Forge village offers.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark P.

19 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

134 Garmon Ave Old Forge Ny

The photos of this home must be 20 years old!!! This home was not as expected! Run down!!! Cob webbs in all corners of the home. Grass not mowed under the picnic table. Fire pit was a disappointment. No garbage bags! Had to go buy them. TV - The remote would not work correctly- couldn’t use it. The beds were not comfortable. On the positive side it was big enough for a large family! And close to main street.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin P.

11 July 2023

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

Golf trip

Spent a few days at the house and played golf with friends. Great location that is near the restaurants and bars. Everything that you need is in walking distance!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

26 February 2023

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

Great Winter lodge.

Although a little dated we found the home to a perfect winter lodge. There was plenty of parking and the neighbors were very helpful accomodating 3 trucks and snowmobile trailers. Once we settled in we were able to walk anywhere in town. We enjoyed some good times in the large main Dining/living room before venturing out. The bedrooms were large and comfortable. Two of the rooms were adjoining but you had the option of seperate enterances. The kitchen had plenty of pots, pans, dishes and impliments as well as all the kitchen standards found in most homes. Only real minor complaint was the uneven heating but thats to be expected in an old home. We found that if we left the bathroom and bedroom doors open the home heated much more evenly. We plan on spending another long winter snowmobiling weekend there again next season. Looking for Great times with great friends, this is a great place to do it.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Todd D.

12 February 2023

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

Great location!

This home is in the perfect location; right in town and I’m walking distance to stores, restaurants, the TOBIE trail, Maple Ridge exercise trail, Moose River and Lake front, the movie theater etc. With a few tweaks this place would be top notch; it has great bones (hardwood floors, built in bookcases with tons of games etc), but new linens/bedding/upstairs mattress (needs to be replaced (major sagging)/replace or paint dated wallpaper this place would be even better. The kitchen is older/dated but provides more than everything you need. I saw other people complain about seeing the unfinished basement when you come in, but that didn’t bother us because it wasn’t like we were hanging out in the entryway. With just a little love this place could be a premium property. The living space is great! Large family table for board games and living room is large with ample seating. There is plenty of parking and a fire pit out back. The enclosed front porch was one of our favorite rooms. The house is shared but the tenant is helpful and friendly. If you are looking to come to old forge with your family I would recommend this place. Five stars with a little bit of updating!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara L.

13 September 2022

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

Adirondack adventure

Close to lots of different adventure opportunities, and an easy walk to “downtown” Old Forge. Plus you get to watch the backyard deer and see evidence of a wandering bear. Bring your own washcloths.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gail C.

18 August 2022

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

One complaint

I was told the grill worked and it did not

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Kathie B.

7 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed family vacation stay

Disappointed - needs updating. We knew the home was old, but the steps are decayed and not safe. Entryway smelled, dirty and the whole house was musty. It was missing a bed! Property manager had answering service and didn’t seem to care that we didn’t have enough places to sleep our group. The owner said he wasn’t even aware a bed was missing. We had to buy a blow-up to sleep everyone. We found out from a contractor that the roof leaked in that bedroom as they were repairing the roof. The contractors were very noisy and their language was totally unacceptable around our kids. Mattresses we did have were hard and very uncomfortable. The tub in the upstairs bathroom is curved , slippery and dangerous. Had several close calls and one of us did fall. Best part was the location. We enjoyed the large yard including the fire pit. In summary we will not rent here again. The place was not worth the price we paid and we have been coming to Old Forge for 60 years. Disappointing!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Clyde M.

28 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not whole house, moldy duplex nightmare

We arrived to what we expected would be a private whole house to find a weird split entryway leading to another apartment and our 'section' of the house. Also in this entry way is an open corridor leading down to a musty smelling basement. Inside the house, we find previous water damage in the ceiling of a bedroom. It appears they stopped the leak but never replaced the ceiling tiles and any other damage caused, this is in the room we planned to have our 1 year old daughter sleep (not any more!) The smell of mold/must was overwhelming. in addition, large open grates lead from the living-room (mostly as pictured) to the musty basement (not to ducts, directly to the gross basement). We discovered all of this in the first 2 minutes of entering the apartment. We go upstairs to continue our investigation and find a door to another apartment, behind a curtain, in the hallway. This was the final straw, and we booked a hotel a left. I contacted the property manager with these concerns and heard nothing back for 2 days. Also contacted VRBO for a refund (since we paid for a whole house, not a dirty apartment) and they refused as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jon H.

10 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs updates, more cleaning

The property was not very clean when we arrived. The beds were made and no dishes or garbage but everything was dusty, cob webby and the floors were pretty dirty. Especially under the beds. The property needs new furniture and some updating. The Tennant was a little rude and annoying as well. The best thing it has going is its large and can fit a big family comfortably.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Doreen

2 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

THomas K.

20 March 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

COMFORTABLE

NEEDS TO BE UPGRADES

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen U.

27 February 2022

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

Ski weekend

Great location, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very short drive to the ski hill. Overall a fun cozy place to enjoy with friends and family!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

14 February 2022

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

Annual Family Trip to Old Forge!

Great host! Great location….central to all: skiing, snowmobiling, downtown Old Forge! House is charming, LOVE it’s pine heart floors! We have been coming here for years & hope to do so for many more!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Tim G.

11 February 2022

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

Comfortable in a Perfect Location

Enjoyed the house, a quirk I have never encountered before - there is a garbage collection day however the request was to take the Garbage to a transfer station Basically one has to drive their garbage several blocks. ??? Other than the garbage detail the stay was Comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather V., Oswego

1 February 2022

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

Awesome birthday snowmobile friends fun weekend!

We had 5 couples stay and play! Close to town close to snowmobiling… the heating could be zoned a bit better and beds could be set up better so couples could sleep in same bed but each got their own room.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

scott j.

31 December 2021

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

Place was great

Came up for snowmobile trip just needed more snow but a great spot walking distance to everything you neex

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

26 August 2021

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

Old Forge Vacation

Awesome property, just as described. Lots of room and beds if you have a larger group. Walking distance to everything in "downtown" Old Forge. Great outdoor space for lawn games, nice and quiet tenant in adjoining apartment. Would love to stay here again on a return trip to Old Forge.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

22 July 2021

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

Great Location! Big house!

This adorable house was perfect for my friends and I! We do a girls trip every year and the layout was perfect for us. The location and walking distance to town was excellent and convenient. The bedrooms are large and the open space concept in the dining room/living room made for a great hangout area! Plenty of parking and the owner responded to all of our questions before we checked in very quickly. He also accommodated an early check in. Would stay here again! Totally recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Tami B.

19 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very old, A/C only in upstairs bedrooms

The communication with the owner and property manager was very good. He allowed us to check in about 30 minutes early. The home is very old (1920). The entryway smelled so musty and was not clean. The mattresses are terrible. Everyone’s back hurt because they were lumpy, full of springs or sagged so badly you rolled to the middle. However; all the bedding was freshly washed and ready to be put on the beds - which you do yourself. The pillows were very flat. There were plenty towels to use. The washer and dryer work well. The kitchen was very well furnished with pots, pans, cups and silverware. The refrigerator was clean and worked well. The dishwasher works but is quite loud. We did not have any garbage bags and were told the cleaning lady used the last ones, sorry. The main floor bath was ok but the door does not lock. The upstairs bathroom is awful. The toilet leaks and the water just sits on top of a tin patch on the floor. The shower barely has any pressure and the tub is very curved. A couple of us came extremely close to falling as it is also very slippery. Other than the beds the upstairs bedrooms were fine and have window air. The lighting is pretty poor though. The furniture is very old, dirty and uncomfortable in the living room. Cords run all over the floor and there were spider webs from the ceiling to lampshades. We had two toddlers so that didn’t work well. The best part of the home is the yard and porch. There are two picnic tables, fire pit, grill and the porch is covered. Very large yard with nice grass. It rained most of our trip so the porch was good. The neighborhood felt very safe. Summary: communication was good but we would not rent this place again. We paid a large amount of money for three nights and it definitely was not worth it. The wedding party had a different rental and I was told it was clean and beautiful. Quite disappointing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Manzurul Sikder

Owned by a retired couple living locally. Any issues arise, we are always available.

Why they chose this property

Location is perfect for access to all SUMMER & WINTER ACTIVITIES. If you are seeking an immaculately clean private home in the heart of vacation activities.....this is it!

What makes this property unique

This lovely property is ideally located less than a block off Main St./Route 28 in the heart of Old Forge. Just around the corner is our favorite coffee shop where guests often stop in before a short walk to the beach and lake front. A perfect start to any summer day! In the evening enjoy cocktails and casual dinning at many of the nearby restaurants. Upon returning to the house enjoy an evening fire in the outdoor fireplace under a starry Adirondack night sky.
Our community is a summer paradise and a winter wonderland and our property is perfectly equipped and situated for our guests to take advantage of all the fun and adventure that summer and winter sports and entertainment have to offer. Come and enjoy with us!