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A beautiful lake view cabin on Friends Lake

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Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A beautiful lake view cabin on Friends Lake

Friends Lake is a pristine jewel in the Adirondacks, exclusive with no public access appreciated for it's water sports and fishing. You can enjoy a private sandy beach shared with a small association of homeowners. The cottage is equipped with all the basics, along with cable TV and WiFi, you will need to bring your own beach towels. The camp has a large deck, picnic table, barbecue grill and fire pit making it the perfect place for your summer get away.

*Friends Lake is completely free of invasive species, and in order to keep it that way, we can not allow renters to bring/launch their own boats (this includes; Kayaks, Rowboats, Canoes, Motorized boats, paddleboats, etc.). Thank you for your understanding.* That being said there is a rowboat that is for your exclusive use during your stay, and the owner of the property has two kayaks that are for the exclusive use of guests (the kayaks are shared with one other property).

*Due to the size of the cabin, the owner asks that renters bring no more than 2 dogs*

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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

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the interior of the cottage.

Renters can't bring their own boats (this includes but is not limited to; kayaks, motorized boats, etc.) Thanks for your understanding in this matter.

No tents are allowed to be put on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4851054
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

Chestertown

Located in Chestertown, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Pharaoh Lake Wilderness and Friends Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain climbing.
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What's nearby

  • Friends Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 29 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Lake George Steamboat Company - 31 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Million Dollar Beach - 31 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Six Flags Great Escape - 37 min drive - 47.0 km

Getting around

  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Friends Lake Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panther Mountain Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bullhouse - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful lake view cabin on Friends Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A beautiful lake view cabin on Friends Lake ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful lake view cabin on Friends Lake ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful lake view cabin on Friends Lake ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful lake view cabin on Friends Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Friends Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Loon Lake and Loon Lake Beach. Tripp Pond and Hudson River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce and Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our vacation was one of the most relaxed and peaceful stay! Amanda was readily available for anything we needed! She even came the first night to show us where the rowboat was located. The area is beautiful and the cabin was small but comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff D.

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

Cozy and rustic

Nice low tech getaway. Love the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful lake.

Nice place. Had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great and met us on day one the people that are there all the time were also very welcoming. Thank you to the knapiks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer f.

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

Another relaxing stay on Friends Lake

Another wonderful relaxing stay. So happy to have spent another week here. And same as last year every thing went smoothly and we had a great time exploring and visiting with family. Thank you Amanda for another great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Back to Nature

Nice rustic cottage with a beautiful lake just a few steps away. Such a beautiful and relaxing area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Family Vacation

We rented both camps last year and enjoyed it so much. We did it again this year. It was nice to get the whole family together. Another important benefit , we were able to bring our family pets.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very well kept, clean, well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

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

Great week

Everything was as expected. Cabin clean and weather was great. Planning on returning next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Green T.

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

Adirondack Family time

We throughly enjoyed our week at the Lake in the cozy cabin. My husband, daughter and her friend had a great time on the lake in the kayaks and row boats fishing and just exploring the beauty of Friends Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Wonderful relaxing holiday

This is the 2nd year we have had a vacation in this area. This year we opted for the slightly larger cabin and appreciated the additional room. The cabin is clean and had everything we needed....including a heater for the chilly mornings. We will most likely make reservations to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Quiet week at the lake

Friends lake is a nice place to relax- shared beach nice and everyone is friendly Bring an iPad if you want to stream movies, no smart tv
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

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

Very relaxing

Our friends enjoyed their stay. They said it was what they needed. She is an assistant principal and school opened a week after their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dennis d.

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

peace and quiet

from the start was met and got a little tour of where the boat was located and how to get there was shown where everything was ,,it was very helpfull,,the camp the boat the lake the outdoor fire pit all was very nice,,,really enjoyed staying there would recomend the place to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

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

2nd Timers at this Perfect Lakeside Cottage

Thanks again to Amanda and Dan for a wonderful stay. This was our 2nd year staying in this cottage with our 2 Basset Hounds. Thanks to the weather cooperating, we got 3 perfect days to lounge at the little beach, kayak, and fish. Such a relaxing and beautiful spot. Read my review from Sept 2022 for more details on what your experience will be at this cottage. We can't wait to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Very nice

Great vacation. I didn't want to leave. If you're looking for a quiet getaway..this is your place. We enjoyed a drink at the lake each evening with our pups. Fire pit was an absolute plus. House was clean and had everything we needed. Amanda and Dan were amazing host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer f.

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

Fantastic stay!

I am very pleased and so happy I stayed here. The lake is beautiful and so clean. The area is rural and quiet. Everything you would wish for in a vacation home. Everything was just as advertised. I spent a wonderful week at friends lake with family stopping bye and I got to bring my dog. What more could I ask for?clean cozy all together fabulous. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvette Y.

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

Sweet!

Lovely, clean place with friendly, warm, responsive owners. Appreciated their coming down & showing us “the lay of the land.” Particularly appreciated use of kayaks & rowboat & easy access to a sweet, clean lake. Also appreciated recommendation to 2 excellent, nearby restaurants. Had a very relaxing, “chill” week😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

A little slice of heaven

Great cottage on a beautiful lake. We enjoyed the canoe, kayaks, and rowboat. We caught a monster largemouth bass in about 2 feet of water off the dock. Swam. And used the location as a great jumping off point for multiple Adirondack hikes. Couldn’t have asked for more as this place was clean, homey, and had plenty of room for our small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Maureen M.

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

The Lake is everything

We enjoyed our stay. There was a mix up about which cottage we rented when we arrived. Dan solved it, the cottage was not cleaned prior because of the mix up. It’s fine he changed the bedding and we got on with our week. The lake is pristine, so beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa H.

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

Review of our stay overall great

Everything was great people who came to talk to us about ourstay were great only things were just to help maybe other people let them know the garbage day pick up so you can put garbage out when they r going to pick it up before the end of your stay ..saw them picking it up in the middle of our stay felt bad would have put some of our garbage out then just so they could pick it up then not major but just a suggestion on your notes to add there and then just with not having screens on the windows in the living room maybe just have another bigger fan to help cool it down it got really really hot only opening the frontdoor bd kichen window abd bedrooms it got almost unbarrable maybe another big fan would help but overall had a great experience loved the place and people and definitely would stay there again...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

A Short Stay

Arrived on a very hot day. The fans in the house did not cool things off very much. The neighbors let their dogs run loose. While I was walking my dog up the road, 2 dogs came running out of a driveway. One was on a lead, but directly in front of my dog barking. The other was loose, right behind my dog and barking. It took several seconds for the owner to appear and check out what her dogs were doing. No injuries, but frightening. We checked out after 2 days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

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

Relaxing Vibe

Overall the cabin was great and as described. We enjoyed the lake, use of the kayaks, and sitting by the fire both inside and out. The pups enjoyed their time too. Amanda was great with information and answers to our questions. We had a hiccup from Mother Nature and Amanda was very communicative about it. Luckily for us, the power was turned on right before we arrived. Bed was comfortable. Shower is quite small especially for women who need to shave. Cell reception and wifi wasn’t the greatest. However, aside from finding our way around, we enjoyed a break from technology. It was a great get away. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte K.

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

Relaxing in the woods. . .

My friend and I had a wonderful relaxing week in the woods. The cottage was clean and cozy. Someone was there to meet me when I arrived to be sure I had everything I needed. It was quit chilly this week, but we used the little space heater to keep warm. There is a big wood stove, but we didn’t use it. We love kayaking everyday and exploring fun things to do in the area. The lake is so beautiful and clear for swimming and kayaking, and no one was using the shared beach, but us! We loved rail biking on the railroad track in North Creek - Revolution Rail! Fun! It was a perfect week. . . Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan W.

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

Nice place.

It is a short walk down to the lake with only a minor grade. The rowboat was for my exclusive use, always docked. If I was to revisit the immediate area I could stay here again. It was nice that firewood for indoor use and outdoor use was both provided. Cleanliness of inside was exceptional.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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