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Bright cabin retreat happily situated 7 miles from Whiteface Mt

Holiday home in Jay with kitchen and patio

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Exterior detail
Living And Dining Room
Dining and Living Room, TV has DVD, Disney, Hulu and Amazon Prime Streaming.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Jay, NY
  • Place, Wilmington Town Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa's Workshop
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteface Mountain
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Twin

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bright cabin retreat happily situated 7 miles from Whiteface Mt

This magical retreat with exceptional "cabin in the woods" interiors is nestled on 2.5 acres. It is an architectural saltbox in the heart of the Adirondacks only 7 miles from Whiteface Mountain and 15 miles from Lake Placid. Within walking distance are hiking and cross country ski trails. It is truly a retreat for the body and soul!

Surrounded by your own private forest, this warmly furnished home, with Adirondack touches throughout, has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a great living area, ample dining table space for 8, and large island kitchen will make your family and friends feel welcome. Flick on the gas fireplace and enjoy your own music mixes through the built-in surround sound system. Take the chill off after a day of activities in the steam shower or the jacuzzi for two. The jacuzzi has a heat feature for an extended soak and bubble or jet features. The chef's kitchen has all the tools needed to make any meal just like home. When the weather is right, enjoy the fire pit area or just sit out on the deck.

This home has two queen size beds, two daybeds with trundles. There are multiple TVs with satellite and DVD players, fully equipped kitchen including convection oven and wine cooler, BBQ grill, iron and board, linens, towels and washer/dryer. Wi-Fi has been upgraded to Spectrum FIOS at 300 MPS.

Located one mile from the house is Lake Eaton, where you can canoe or hike around the lake, perfect for children. The community of Au Sable Acres has a tennis court and slightly more ambitious trails; a trail map is in the kitchen. The house is minutes from Au Sable Forks where there is a movie theater, great pizza place, wine store and supermarket. In Wilmington, about a 10 minute car ride, there is a river front beach with volleyball court and picnic area. You can also enjoy the summer concert series in the heart of Jay just down the road from the house. A bit further is the wonder of Lake Placid, about a 20 minute car ride, where you can browse the outlet stores and artisan shops and enjoy lake view delights and dining on Main Street. For a nice day trip, downtown Montreal is about a two hour car ride away.

Other nearby activities in the winter are world class skiing at Whiteface Mountain, bobsled and tubing at the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic Center, or ice skating and dog sleigh riding in Lake Placid. In the summer, hiking trails abound as well as fishing holes, golf courses, and boating in Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, or Lake Champlain.

3 Night minimums are required for all Holidays weekends.


NO SMOKING - $250 fine

There are two Ring Video doorbells at the front and back door. There are the only two surveillance devices. This is more of a security measure when the house is vacant. If you need to reach me please call or text me directly, do not use the door bell as a means of communication.

You are allowed only one dog and it must be under 50 lbs. If you want to bring two you must ask approval. The dog rules are as follows:

1. Not on furniture or bed
2. Do not wash in tubs - you will FORFEIT your deposit and possibly be charged for additional damages - Steam shower is $4500 and jacuzzi is $4000 plus labor - this has happened, please don't let it be you.
3. IF your dog goes around the firepit or near the stairs entering the house, please pick it up. No one wants to step on it and drag it in their car or the house. Go towards the woods is fine. Please be considerate for the next guest.
4. IF your dogs paws get muddy, please use a hand towel in the utility closet and give a quick wipe. If the dog does track or sheds, please give the house a quick sweep, vacuum or mop. An additional cleaning fee may be imposed by my cleaners; this has happened only twice.

PLEASE NOTE: CHECK IN IS AT 4 PM AND CHECK OUT IS 10 AM SHARP. A $100 FINE WILL BE ASSESSED IF YOU DO NOT ABIDE BY THIS RULE. I CAN BE FLEXIBLE ON CHECK IN AND OUT TIMES BUT YOU MUST CONTACT ME PRIOR TO ARRIVING OR 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE. THANK YOU

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is not infant proof
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please keep pets off the furniture.
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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, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please tie up garbage securely with bags provided. Please Do Not use any other ones as they can open and attract animals. No need to recycle as it is done by a company.
If you use the washer please leave the door slightly open so it can dry properly.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please read checkout list in the kitchen. Checkout is 10AM SHARP. $100 fine if you break this rule. You must contact me if you want to stay later.
2. Please use wood that fits in the fire pit. No bonfires please and extinguish when done.
If something breaks or you noticed is broken, please let me know. Thank you! All travelers subject to 72-hour review

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jay

Jay is home to this holiday home. Ausable Theater and Keene Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whiteface Mountain and River Stone Wellness. Santa's Workshop and Dartbrook Rustic Goods are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Jay, NY

What's nearby

  • Wilmington Town Beach - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Santa's Workshop - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 20 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Ausable Chasm - 29 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Mirror Lake - 32 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Kent Station - 34 min drive
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Fratelli Pizza Restaurant & Bar II - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Fan House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪NewVida Preserve - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Twisted Raven - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright cabin retreat happily situated 7 miles from Whiteface Mt pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Bright cabin retreat happily situated 7 miles from Whiteface Mt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright cabin retreat happily situated 7 miles from Whiteface Mt?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright cabin retreat happily situated 7 miles from Whiteface Mt located?

Situated in Jay, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ausable River, Au Sable Forks Free Library and Ausable Forks Free Library. Jay Town Hall is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teal R.

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

Wonderful Cabin

We’ve stayed here multiple times. We love the location, the house layout, the cleanliness, and how helpful Carlos is. Highly recommended !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco S.

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

Great house in a great area

House was everything we needed and more. The host, Carlos was a pleasure to work with
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna K.

Great place! Very clean and peaceful

We’v Enjoyed our stay at this house, the owner is very helpful and accommodating and the place is just beautiful.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Justin N.

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

Beautiful home away from home

The house was beautiful and well taken care of. It had everything anyone needed for a weekend get away! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Adirondack Fishing Trip

We had a great time! Place was perfect for us, clean and well appointed. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T., USA

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

Family Trip

We had a wonderful time here. Carlos was an amazing host! We will be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Ski Trip

Great house and the kitchen has plenty of stuff if you like to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

Great place to stay!

We have stayed in this lovely house for 1-2 weeks the past few summers. We absolutely love it. Plenty of room to spread out, quiet neighborhood, rustic feeling but great amenities. The house is well-stocked, clean, the owner is easy to get in touch with if needed, the house is as advertised. We look forward to our trip here every year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Beautiful house in the woods

We enjoyed a great weekend at this beautiful house. Our only complaint was that our trip was too short to enjoy everything it had to offer — including the fire pit, great porches, etc. The house is beautifully decorated in ADK style and extremely comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Perfect

Everything about this place was perfect! Beautiful and more than enough space. Things were labeled and everything worked great! Already thinking about booking again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

patty s.

Very nice

The house was great. Wish there were curtains on the upstairs bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marisol F., Toms River, NJ

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

Perfect stay for our family

This home felt like a home away from home. It was very well kept and clean. The layout was perfect for our two children and us. The kitchen was very well stocked. My husband even said it was the best place we’ve stayed at yet and we travel often enough. Check in was a breeze and Carlos was in touch with us in case we needed anything which was very nice. Fortunately everything went smoothly and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irena K.

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

Amazing home away from home in High Peaks

Beautiful house with amenities to help you to relax and enjoy yourself and family. Surround sound. Cozy fireplace. Wrap around deck. Outside furniture and fire pit to enjoy in warmer season. Jacuzzi and shower in master bedroom. Fully stocked kitchen, including spices, coffee filters. We ended up cooking most our meals at home. House is in wooded area, with only few neighbors around. About 15 min away from Whiteface and 30 min away from Lake Placid. Owner very responsive. Definitely, would like to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

We had an amazing time

The property and cabin were fantastic. The kitchen was well stocked and everything was very clean and tidy. If I had to nitpick, below are a couple thoughts. - (more of a heads up) the table set on the back patio by the dining room is rotting a little bit. The foot stool we set aside to try not to break it, and one of the chairs cracked when I sat down (only 180 pounds). We steered clear of those chairs to try not to break anything. - grill placement would be more convenient if it were on the main deck - we were supposed to have 8 people but ended up going with 6. It worked out because the third bedroom would be tight with 4 adults. It’s probably perfect for kids though! All in all, I would definitely rent the cabin again. We’ve already talked about planning a trip next summer to the same spot! Thanks for having us, Carlos
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was excellent!!! Comfortable, clean, great location and the kitchen had everything we could need for cooking. Used the gas fireplace and grill as well. Loved having the directions for how to used things posted right where you use them! Carlos was very responsive to questions as well! Would recommend this place to anyone! One of the best rentals we’ve stayed in for vacation! Thanks Carlos!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carlos is an amazing host. His home is stunning and our family always enjoys our stays. We will be back next Summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Z.

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

Awesome cabin in the woods!

We had a wonderful time using this property! The kitchen was a dream to use, had everything you could need, great bedrooms and bathrooms with plenty of blankets and towels and the location was great! It was close to lake placid and high peaks yet tucked away for secluded relaxation! We loved the big porch and so did our dog, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Great location, quiet and cozy cabin.

We loved the location and the proximity to all the local area attractions. The association itself has many cool walking/hiking trails (although at first was a bit confusing to navigate). Mattresses in kids room were a bit uncomfortable (I’m sure mostly kids sleep in that room but I happened to stay in the kid room so for me as a middle aged person it was a bit rough LOL but the kids didn’t mind). Beautiful and clean home, nice amenities such as the jetted tub and steam shower. Couches were not the most comfortable/accommodating for the family room wise and there was no pull out bed in the living room as stated. Overall a great stay, just wanted to bring those things to the attention but would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn O.

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

Pleasant

House was as described. Had all the amenities needed for a wonderful vacation. Kitchen was well stocked and large enough for cooking meals. All linens and towels were supplied. My family and I had a wonderful vacation this year and will definitely be returning next year and will rent from the owner, Carlos, again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson M.

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

Great stay and close to whiteface mountain. Host is great, good communication. Would return again.

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful

Everything was as listed. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

Wonderful accommodations and location

This was our second time staying at the cabin, so we obviously love it. The neighborhood provides a perfect setting: quiet, beautiful, private, wooded lots with access to miles of trails. The cabin is clean, comfy, roomy, and well appointed. We appreciated that Carlos was quick to respond and address any questions. We would gladly return again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Great Communication

Property was very nice - clean and comfortable. Owner very responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Awesome Stay!

This property was perfect for our group of 6. Everything we needed was onsite. Friendly and responsive hosts. The location was excellent and the home was exactly as described. Wonderful for a getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Relaxing Fall Get-Away

My husband and I were looking for a relaxing fall getaway in the Adirondacks. This home not only met but exceeded all of our expectations. We visited the areas lakes and villages daily and retreated back to this peaceful and quiet home in the evening. We made several great meals and breakfast daily in the beautifully appointed kitchen. Carlos was a wonderful host and the home is exactly as described in the listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carlos

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What makes this property unique

I changed the design of this house from the original plans and chose the placement on the property. With the driveway somewhat winding and completely surrounded by leaves three quarters of the year, one is assured of total privacy and as much sun streaming into the house as possible. Kitchen is laid out with a chef's mentality and with the dining room table near the kitchen island, dinner parties are a breeze. Finally, with a sound system piping in music through the lower level of the house, entertaining has never been so fun!

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