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Studio C - In a 9 Acre Sculpture Garden On Banks Of Beautiful Sacandaga River

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Our well equipped sun filled kitchen with granite island/oven is a delight!
New York State historic site designation. Come enjoy over 200 years of history!
Low angle sun, constantly moving water, creates a winter wonderland.
snowy outside - cozy inside!
Frozen majesty of Auger Falls - nearby, wonderful short hike winter or summer.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 392.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Wells, NY
  • Place, Sacandaga River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Algonquin
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Six Flags Great Escape
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Studio C - In a 9 Acre Sculpture Garden On Banks Of Beautiful Sacandaga River

No hidden fees! We don’t charge a cleaning fee…Or other fees charged by many hosts. Makes our rates extremely competitive and very affordable.

Brand New Listing! Unique 1000 sq ft urban loft space set the country/mountains - perfect for a romantic get away or longer stay.
'Studio C' is situated in one of the mill buildings, an independent part of the historic 200 year old complex. We were featured on the nationally broadcasted HGTV's program 'reZONED' a series celebrating outstanding repurposed living spaces in the North America.

Our space was featured in Adirondack Life Magazine's (Feb 2015) article 'Radicle Rentals'.

An open apartment with big windows and great views, new outdoor deck with table/chairs, big sun umbrella, gas grill. Working antique wood stove, well equipped kitchen, big fridge, complete bathroom with large shower. The romantic getaway features an unique king-size bed and platform perfect for a couple.

Our guests live within the nationally recognized sculpture garden docs/ and have easy to the river and lake for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, rafting etc.

We are working sculptors - and for those interested we are delighted to open our studios, gallery and sculpture garden.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Sacandaga River and Lake Algonquin can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Oak Mountain Ski Center. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Wells, NY

What's nearby

  • Sacandaga River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Algonquin - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 33 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Million Dollar Beach - 56 min drive - 91.9 km
  • Six Flags Great Escape - 60 min drive - 102.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle Carl’s Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Over Rock Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hope diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Well - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Studio C - In a 9 Acre Sculpture Garden On Banks Of Beautiful Sacandaga River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Studio C - In a 9 Acre Sculpture Garden On Banks Of Beautiful Sacandaga River?

As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Studio C - In a 9 Acre Sculpture Garden On Banks Of Beautiful Sacandaga River on 20 April 2026 start from NZ$266, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Studio C - In a 9 Acre Sculpture Garden On Banks Of Beautiful Sacandaga River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Studio C - In a 9 Acre Sculpture Garden On Banks Of Beautiful Sacandaga River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Studio C - In a 9 Acre Sculpture Garden On Banks Of Beautiful Sacandaga River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Studio C - In a 9 Acre Sculpture Garden On Banks Of Beautiful Sacandaga River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sacandaga River and Lake Algonquin. West Branch of the Sacandaga River and Mountain Memories are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Rate accommodationsDelightful Hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Wonderful stay!

We were greeted right away by our hosts and made to feel right at home. The property is beautiful and well cared for. Our accommodations were perfect and located in a quiet area. We had everything we needed for our week away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very comfortable and cozy stay. Great location for day adventures. Hiked the Tenant Creek Falls trail on perfect fall day with great waterfall. Quick trip to Saratoga Springs for dinner one night and to Tupper Lake the next day for a train ride on the Adirondack Railroad. Perfect Adirondack location for exploring and Studio C is great to return to after a full day. Great comfortable, relaxing space. On rainy day, stayed in and completed one of many Liberty puzzles. John and Caroline were great hosts with everything in place for an enjoyable visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2025
Hi Neil, thanks for leaving such a great review and thanks for leaving the space so perfectly clean. I’m glad you had an enjoyable stay. We always appreciate and love seeing you. From my reading, the review doesn’t seem like it’s been manipulated by AI… But you would know best. Have a great holiday we hope to see you again. say hi to Chris best to both. John and Caroline
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great stay at Studio C

Beautiful property and comfortable accommodations
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

Great Place to Stay

Beautiful property and lovely people that own it. Everything was as promised and we enjoyed our stay tremendously.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you Marion! We enjoyed having you ... thank you for leaving the place so clean!! Hope you will consider a return visit, we would love to have you again. John and Caroline
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil L.

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

Another outstanding stay

Once again John and Caroline provided us with a great and comfortable stay at Studio C. Perfect location in the ADK, so on days when weather was nice we had great adventures in the area and when the weather was not great then Studio C provided a great option for staying out for the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie P.

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

Art retreat

Beautiful art and people
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

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

Perfect Getaway

Had a wonderful experience at this beautiful property. Caroline and John were gracious hosts, and the serene setting made for a relaxing week in the Adirondacks.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2021
Hi Gina, Great to have you - glad you had a good visit ... look forward to maybe seeing you again. ! John and Caroline
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Wonderful Getaway!

Beautiful property with outstanding hosts. The studio is impeccably decorated and well maintained. We had a relaxing, wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2021
Hi Brenda, hope you get this… We just saw your very favorable review on VRBO… But perhaps there was a mistake on the number of stars you gave us. Only one star doesn't jive with your review and hopefully your experience. If there's anyway to correct that it's really important to us. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil L.

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

Great End of Summer Stay

Studio C was a great place to relax and enjoy the Adirondacks from reading while sitting by the river, enjoying the deck while grilling dinner, and visiting some wonderful natural areas and small villages a short drive away. Was exactly what we were looking for to enjoy the great end-of-summer weather. We have stayed at Studio C before and will certainly be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Even better in person

My husband and I had a lovely time staying at Studio C! The setting is beautiful and so was the property. Meeting John and exploring the sculpture garden made it a truly unique experience. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

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

Delightful

We had a delightful stay. Studio C was very comfortable and attractive. John and Caroline were friendly and helpful but not intrusive. We enjoyed the beautiful setting and sculpture park along the river. We especially enjoyed touring the studios and talking with Caroline and John. The area offers many opportunities for outdoor activities. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Wonderful hosts

A lovely quiet location, surrounded by trees. Well furnished and attractive. Our only concern was the platform, elevated bed, not the greatest for people of advancing age.Hosts are welcoming and helpful. Went above and beyond to make our stay pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Studio C

Property was as advertised. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the property and the hospitality of John and Caroline. The Studio was very private from the rest of the property. The Studio was well equipped for everything needed, was extremely comfortable and the sculpture grounds were spectacular. Highly recommended from our perspective.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

This beautiful and inviting place matches the grandeur hospitality of John and Caroline. Was the best peaceful getaway we have had at any VRBO. Truly worth the trip to Wells, NY. And the talent and artistry of both John and Caroline was icing on top of it all. Take the trip, you won't have any regrets, only great memories. Thank you John and Caroline.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlynn D.

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

A Relaxing Getaway

John and Carolines property was wonderful! It was a perfect place to get away for a few days! The lake is a mile down the road and John let us borrow his bikes. We biked around the lake and it was beautiful!!! My husband and I went to a couple restaurants right on the water for dinner, which were about a 20 minute drive! Its such a beautiful area! Lots of hiking options as well. A perfect place for a weekend getaway!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
So pleased to have you! Hope you will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

Beautiful Space, wonderful art

This is our third time at John and Caroline's sculpture garden. Living in a sculpture garden on a beautiful river, if only for a short time, is an amazing experience. The studio apartment is very large, has a very well equipped apartment sized kitchen, is extremely clean and the bed is comfortable. The apartment is also well designed and filled with original art. We love it here and are coming back later in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart V.

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

Art in the Wilderness

Our experience staying at "Studio C" exceeded our expectations. The property is beautiful (peacefully sited near the burbling river), exquisitely maintained (the host even ironed the bed linens), and fully outfitted. Such an aesthetically pleasing and deeply comfortable space! The hosts are engaging, talented sculptors, willing to take the time to provide tours of their working studios. We hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Serene garden

Peaceful beautiful setting located in an old mill. Interior itself was nicely furnished and very clean. Not only dishes & appliances needed to cook but also had several spices, etc. Listing indicated sculpture garden but we also met John & Caroline along with tour of their studios, unexpected plus. Convenient location for hiking, kayaking & historical attractions. Highly recommend Adirondack experience museum.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mitch A.

Art and the River

Studio C exceeded our expectations. The studio sits in the midst of a beautiful and inspiring sculpture garden created by John and Caroline, the owners, from their own work. The room itself is spacious, modern, and elegant. John and Caroline were quite helpful. We hiked, kayaked and swam. This is a perfect getaway for a couple.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you, we hope you will return. All four seasons are wonderful here..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

A beautiful piece of peace and quiet with a riverside view.

We were both so pleased to have discovered this treasure spot for our 40th wedding anniversary. Meeting John and Caroline was an unexpected anniversary gift. It truly is a lovely treasure hidden in the rural Adirondacks. The hosts were so gracious and welcoming even sharing their time, sculpture and beautiful working studios upon request. At the same time, the actual living space is set aside, private, spacious and wonderful. Everything was clean, modern, nicely appointed, and well designed with some of owners' own art gracing the room. The river is only steps away and a delightful way to spend a few hours enjoying the cool shade. The closest town had nice shops and a good coffee spot (Uncle Carl's). We are looking forward to another visit next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kenway L.

Fantastic unique hideaway in the Adirondacks

My wife and I stayed in this unbelievably beautiful apartment located in a converted mill building on idyllic riverside property - the perfect August getaway from NYC. John and Caroline were gracious and friendly hosts, and one of the highlights of our stay was a personal tour John gave of his studio and workspaces. The apartment itself is exactly as pictured in the photos, if not even a little more grand in person. We made constant use of the gas grill, located right by the front door on a new wooden patio. Note that there aren't many restaurants nearby, but the kitchen is well equipped for cooking; just be sure to stock up on groceries before you arrive if you can. Make sure to take a walk through the sculpture garden and visit the river where you can sit in chairs on a little rock island and watch the Sacandaga slowly bubble by. Wells itself is a quiet town, but Lake Algonquin is beautiful and we found great hikes (Crane Mountain, ~35 min) and sightseeing (Adirondack Museum, ~60 min) nearby. Cell service is spotty at best, nothing via ATT, but there is wifi in the apartment. Overall, a fantastic one-of-a-kind place to stay and a extremely pleasant experience all around.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you Mitch and Amy - we hope you will return !! Have your shampoo safely stored until then! John and Caroline
Archival

4/10 Poor

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Charming space, unfortunate circumstance.

The studio itself and rest of property do match the description and reviews quite well. It’s evident much thought and effort has gone into restoring the original structure and creating a unique space within. There are some minor touches needed which could further enhance the living space, but overall it is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. Unfortunately, we experienced some repeated noise disturbance during our stay. It appears Caroline was under a deadline, as conveyed by John, and stone work needed to be completed. Consequently, on more than one occasion, and for extended periods of time, we had to contend with machine noise (cutting stone/marble). We did express concern to John who assured us work would resume at a later time. Frankly, it was both surprising and disappointing that we’d have to ask. From my standpoint, it should be mentioned and perhaps even emphasized that the studio is located directly across from what is a rather large working space. Surely, being nestled in a sculpture garden is neat but the two scenarios are vastly different. The work resumed on more than one occasion and so I would advise future guests to inquire if their dates fall during “work days.” While the setting was perfect for an idyllic getaway from city life, the circumstances were not. John and Caroline appeared understanding at first and left us with the impression they would respect our peace during the stay. However, I am unfortunately left with the impression they consider this to be normal. I have communicated my sentiments to John after our stay, but have not received any comments/feedback.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Rasha, We appreciate your honest review. Sorry we did not get back to you after your initial final comments, it was not because of lack of interest or concern. We do apologize again for the studio noise and would like to explain that this is not the norm or a common occurrence. It was a unique situation. Over the years and with the scores of guests we have hosted it has not happen before. We have never had any similar complaints. We respectfully ask that you to consider re-submitting your review to reflect this. Again we apologize and would happy to extend a reduced rate if you were willing to give "Studio C" another visit. Respectfully, John update: Aug 17, 2015 Unfortunately Rasha did not choose to respond to my above request. I would like to share with other hosts the very unpleasant conduct of this couple, they definitely were having personal issues and we believe let out their frustrations on us. We are very sorry about the situation and hope we can still resolve this in a better way.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tom c.

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

Spectacular fill colors!!

This was our third year staying at the property, and the stay was wonderful as always. Great hosts, clean, scenic, relaxing. Tom and Karen Camp
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer r.

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

Beautiful, Relaxing Refuge

Beautiful accomodations and grounds. Perfect for a quiet, relaxing get-away!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by John and Caroline

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I live and work here with my partner sculptor Caroline who is originally from Austria and speaks English, German, French and Italian. We are both international recognized sculptors (please Google our names: John Van Alstine, Caroline Ramersdorfer). We would be delighted to share our garden, studios and large indoor gallery and all that the wonderful Adirondacks have to offer with our guests.

Why they chose this property

This historic property, with its 6 independent buildings, nestled on the banks of a mountain river is an artist's dream. To live, create and exhibit our work in such a beautiful part of the world is an extraordinary and wonderful privilege and something we would love to share it with our guests!

What makes this property unique

Beyond all the wonderful things the Adirondacks offer - our unique space affords our guests a chance to live within our 9 acre sculpture garden, and if they wish, stroll in our huge indoor galleries, visit our studios, see us at work and come away with memorable insights into how our enchanted location has a strong and positive effect on our creative process.

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English, French, German, Italian
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