Location: Paradox, Paradox Lake, Adirondack Mountains, New York, USA (90 Minutest North of Albany. 1 Hour from Lake Placid. Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8) This rare Gem is a private family retreat located on Paradox Lake in the heart of the Adirondacks.
Built in the tradition of the Adirondack Great Camps, but with a modern interpretation, the house sits at the end of a private road. The Camp offers comfort, natural and architectural beauty, and a wide variety of outdoor activities year-round.
The Home: Large windows throughout the house make the home bright and allow Spectacular views.
The heart of the home is a large central great room that contains the living, dining and kitchen spaces. It has a stone fire place and exposed trusses that extend beautifully across this area. The living, dining and kitchen areas feature large picture windows with views of the lake, beach and lawn. The kitchen is fully outfitted for a chef.. A large screen porch with Mahogany floors allow ample room for breezy indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The porch also has a dart board, a 9 foot pool table, shuffleboard table and is the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon. There is an outdoor cement ping pong table and a full volleyball court for the competitive at heart.
The use of natural materials throughout the house, including stone, wood, and glass, combined with modern finishes, high ceilings, and ample spaces gives the house a light and airy feeling.
The home has three bedrooms and a loft, and can comfortably accommodate a 6-8.
The Property: This home sits just steps from the beach. Relax on the screened-in porch which overlooks Paradox Lake as you listen to the calls of the loon, watch a blue heron take off and an occasional eagle fly over the bay. Swim out to the raft and gaze out onto the lake. Sit on the sandy beach in an Adirondack chair. You will not be disappointed!
The house sits at the end of our private dead end road offering quiet privacy. The property boasts a large sandy walk out beach and plenty of safe sheltered room for swimmers.
The property has several miles of State trails within one mile for hiking, cross country skiing and is located right next to the Snowmobile trail system
Paradox Lake: Paradox Lake is one of the jewels of the Adirondacks, known for its clean water, natural beauty, wildlife and great fishing. The 3.8 mile long lake is large enough to allow for all forms of water activities but also small enough to offer peace and tranquility.
BOATS: There maybe private dock space available only upon further discussion, terms met and agreed upon. You MAY NOT bring any motorized boat without prior notification and terms must be meet including proof of insurance with rider covering your stay and proof of completion of NYS boaters certification course as required by NY. This is strictly adhered to. You must have your boat cleaned and inspected at boat wash station prior to launching in Paradox or Schroon Lakes. All boats are launched at the State Launch on the North East end of lake. Note: Milfoil is an invasive weed that we are trying to eradicate from Paradox. Please stay 100 feet away from any orange marker bottles.
We do have a small 5hp. motorized fishing boat available to rent upon request.
The Adirondacks: The Adirondack Park is the largest state park in the country, comprising some 6.1 million acres, including 2.3 million acres of “forever wild” Forest Preserve and wilderness. The majestic Adirondack Mountains are contained within the park, along with thousands of pristine lakes, streams, farms, and towns. Celebrated by mountaineers, skiers, tourists, artists and poets alike, the Adirondacks offers something for everyone throughout the seasons
Just 3 tenths of a mile off the Northway (87) This beautiful Camp is ideally located and easily accessible throughout most of the year and is in close proximity to the high peaks, Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain, Lake George, Gore Mountain, and Vermont. It sits four hours north of New York City and 90 minutes north of Albany and provides a perfect getaway, refuge and base of operations during all seasons.
Schroon lake just is a ten minutes drive offering: Golfing: Schroon Lake Municipal Golf Course with a nine-hole course and Ticonderoga Country Club, open to the Public with a 18-hole course. Concerts and Movies: Seagle Music Colony, Strand Theater, and Aviation Mall Theater in Glens Falls and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and of course the Saratoga Race Tracks are all nearby. Amusement Parks - North Pole, Magic Forest, and Great Escape are minutes away. Other Activities: Dinner Theater; Horse Racing available at the Saratoga Race Track, which is open late July through Labor Day; Sea Plane rides local.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Our Dock is on the left and private. We ask that unless you have permission to use said Dock, you stay off. The dock to right is another’s property.
The front yard is all septic system. Stay off with cars.
Due to pop up thunderstorms, pool table must be covered when not in use.
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Severance
Located in Severance, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pharaoh Lake Wilderness and Paradox Lake, while Strand Theater and Seagle Music Colony are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
Is Just-a-Dream<br><br>Beautiful Paradox Contemporary pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Just-a-Dream<br><br>Beautiful Paradox Contemporary?
As of 27 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Just-a-Dream
Beautiful Paradox Contemporary on 19 June 2027 start from NZ$5,507, 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 Just-a-Dream<br><br>Beautiful Paradox Contemporary?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Just-a-Dream<br><br>Beautiful Paradox Contemporary?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Just-a-Dream<br><br>Beautiful Paradox Contemporary?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Just-a-Dream<br><br>Beautiful Paradox Contemporary located?
Nestled on the beach, this Severance holiday home is steps from Paradox Lake and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. Park Beach and Crawford Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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A great place to stay with all the comforts of home.Friendly and helpful owner with a home in a beautiful quiet and peaceful setting. Lots of extras pool, corn whole and shuffle board added to our family’s enjoyment.
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home on Paradox Lake. The house was well-stocked, comfortable, and exceeded our expectations. Mike and Robin were excellent and accommodating hosts. We hope to return!
We've been renting homes in the Schroon & lake George area for decades and this was, hands down, one of the nicest.It's a thoughtful, and immaculate and well taken care of home. They have EVERYTHING you need. They even have good knives, which I have never found in a rental.AND the posted pictures are a true representation of the home, no surprises on arrival.They have thought of everything (but you have to bring your own fishing gear).We were in, or on, the lake every day.We had campfires with smores and watched the shooting stars most nights. We played pool, and Clue, and ping pong. The couches are comfortable and like new.The beds are comfortable and like new. The Decore is charming and not fussy. And the wood!!! Incredible!!! I would just gaze at the vaulted, open beam, trussed ceiling & the wood floors. My kind of art!! This home is not private, but it feels private. The landscaping and the straight open field to the beach give you an unobstructed view to the lake. The beach itself is sand and was a luxury.Mike is kind and funny and helpful and gave us our space.We haven't had this much fun or laughed this much in a long time. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
So happy for you and your successful stay!! It is truly Just-a-Dream.
Thank You!
They house itself was very nice. Great screened in porch for meals. The beds however were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2024
Although we replace the two Queen mattress's on a regular cycle, we always communicate that the bunk beds are for smaller framed people (children) When renters try to fit larger people into these bunk beds, I can understand them being uncomfortable. If it was one of the Queens..... We wish you had communicated this immediately as we keep a spare ready in case of an emergency such as a sickness or nocturnal uresis.
Had a great time at property. Beautiful views of lake from house and fire Pit. Very kid friendly with high chair available and lots of games for my daughter. Would highly recommend!
Very clean and comfortable Cabin with many things to do!
Great place to have a vacation with your family because has lots of room inside.
Would stay there again when I'm looking for a place to stay in the Adirondacks.
We had a wonderful time at the Paradox lake house! There’s so much to do for kids. We enjoyed the tree swing, pool table, darts, toys, and of course playing in the sand and swimming. The beach is a very short walk from the house. The house very clean and was spacious enough for my family. Mike suggested some fun activities nearby such as hikes, and a buffalo farm. We hope to visit again!
“Just a dream” is an incredible cabin on the best lake in the Adirondacks! This place really is all that it’s cracked up to be and the neighbors are as lovely as the home itself. Mike and Robyn are great owners and are hands on with any questions you may have. My wife, kids and I absolutely loved the accommodations and are already looking forward to next year!
We had a wonderful stay at Paradox lake!! The house is lovely and well maintained. The screened in porch is perfect for hanging out day and night, living room is big and great for rainy day lounging, and there is plenty of sleeping space. The property is beautiful with shared beach and gorgeous mountain views over the amazing lake! Overall, was the perfect place to stay with friends, family, and young children.
Just a Dream is a wonderful truly authentic Adirondack experience.
We had such a wonderful time with our grandson.
Truly priceless!
Spending time at the beach, kayaking, and fishing!
It was everything we hoped it would be!
Thank you for sharing your home!
The kids loved the swing and the lake. We can't say enough good about the location and amenities. Mike was responsive and helpful. It was perfect for our crew and we already want to go back. Just make sure to bring plenty of bug repellent.
Our family of 4 adults and 4 children had a fabulous vacation. The house is beautifully decorated and clean and larger than it looks in the pictures. The property is large and well maintained and we stayed right there the entire week and didn’t leave the property. We swam, boated, played, relaxed and had campfires every day. Mike and Robin are friendly, available and super hosts !!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
So glad you had a great time and happy to share our home with you.
We absolutely loved our stay at Mike and Robin’s “Just a Dream” cabin. The house is beautiful, with plenty of games and a pool table on the porch. The screened-in porch is a wonderful place for dining. The kids had a fantastic time kayaking and swimming in the lake. All the beds are comfy and the house is very clean and well stocked. Mike was super helpful and responsive to our questions. We hope to go back next summer!
Myself, two brothers and father rented for the week. Such a beautiful house and property with pleanty to do on site from lake activities to playing pool and grilling. The entire home is beautifully kept and has every ammenity you can imagine needing. The neighborhood is quiet and everyone is very friendly (when you see them as its a very quiet area).The view from anywhere on the property or inside looking out was beautiful as well!Mike was an awesome host, funny and friendly as they come! We look forward to renting again as this truely is a one of a kind property!!PS- Highly suggest asking about his motor boat to rent, made the lake expriience that much better!- The Fear Family
Our family had the perfect vacation at Just a Dream. The place is very clean, modernity renovated, and well stocked with kitchen items and more game options than you could imagine. The pool table was the biggest hit, and the screened in porch is amazing. The beach is truly down the front lawn, and the sand and floating dock were the favorites of our 7 and 2 year-old. Mike greeted us shortly after our arrival and answered all our questions. We got to know some of the neighbors, too, which was a real bonus. This is a family spot, and we would love to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2021
We are very happy to share our “Dream” with others. You and yours are welcome back anytime.
This house was just right for our family of 4 adults - not too big and not too small. The kitchen is excellent, the living room big and pleasant, and the screened-in porch wonderful. We ate all our meals outside on the porch, which is the location of the only sizable table in the house. We slept very well - it was very dark and quiet at night. The lake is lovely, but is a distance from the house down a long open lawn. Unfortunately, this summer has been very very rainy in the Adirondacks, and this turned large parts of the lawn into a sodden mess. This made the walk back and forth from the house to the lake a bit unpleasant, although it didn't keep us from enjoying swimming and kayaking. There were also a lot of mosquitos, presumably due to the completely soaked lawn. So between the rain, the mud, and the mosquitos, we didn't get to spend as much time outside as we would have liked. The neighbors (who were very nice and friendly) told us that this year has been unusually wet, so I suspect that we simply had bad luck. We did have a lovely campfire one night, and got in some good star gazing. The owners were very responsive when we had questions, and they had provisioned the house very well. We had a lovely time, despite the weather.
The cottage has a nice view of the lake and a short walk to the beach. The beach is shared with a few other houses, and while there were a few families on the weekends it was pretty quiet during the week. Everyone was very friendly. The property is essentially flat which was very important having my mom there. We rented the 2 boats which were a big hit.. There were some weeds between shore and the swim raft which the kids didn't mind. Saw some gorgeous sunsets out on the kayaks and canoe. Enjoyed the pool table and ping pong. Very clean. Close to Schroon Lake to get food and not too far to Lake George.
The house surpassed our expectations and was even nicer than in the pictures. Beach was shared with very friendly neighbors who were really only around on the weekend- during the week we felt as if we had the whole beach to ourselves. We spent most of our time floating, kayaking, and playing games on the screen porch. The house was very comfortable and there was so much to do right on the property that we didn’t feel the need to leave. We did take a hike up Severence (very close by). Our 20-something kids enjoyed the stay just as much as we did- it was the perfect place to relax and unwind, read books, laze about and spend time as a family. We didn’t have any little ones with us, but it would be a perfect spot for small kids with a huge lawn to play on, and a sandy beach with shallow water. We would love to stay here again!
We fell in love with this gem and jumped at the opportunity to purchase it when it became available. We have summered in this area our entire lives and consider it home.
Why they chose this property
It speaks for itself.
What makes this property unique
The lake, views and surroundings only highlight the beauty of this home.