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Beautiful lakeview cottage on Friends Lake

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Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful lakeview cottage on Friends Lake

The cottage is nestled among the pines with a beautiful view of the lake from the front deck. It is rare to find an Adirondack lake with no public access, which is shared with a small home owners association.
The cottage is very comfortable and set up with all the basic amenities along with cable and Wi-Fi, the only thing you need to bring are your own beach towels and your Adirondack spirit.
Centrally located in the southern Adirondacks it's about a 15 minute drive to the historic village of North Creek, Warrensburg and Cronin's Golf Course and about 30 minutes to Lake George Village, The Painted Pony Rodeo, Six Flags Amusement Park and many other Adirondack activities.
We look forward to being your Adirondack escape for years to come.

*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, Canoes, Rowboats, Motorized boats of any kind, Paddle Boats, etc.). Thank you for your understanding.* That being said, during your stay there is a rowboat for your private use. Also the owner has two kayaks that you can use during your stay and they are only shared with one other cottage.

*Due to the size of the cabin, the owner requests 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

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 # 7133639
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Chestertown

Located in Chestertown, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Hickory Ski Center and Hudson Glades are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pharaoh Lake Wilderness and Friends Lake. Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Chestertown, NY

What's nearby

  • Friends Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 29 min drive - 36.2 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 - 47.1 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 Beautiful lakeview cottage 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 Beautiful lakeview cottage on Friends Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful lakeview cottage on Friends Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful lakeview cottage on Friends Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful lakeview cottage 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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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect vacation for our small family! We swam, used the rowboat, had fires and stargazed. The kitchen was just what we needed for meals in, and the rooms were cozy even with temps ranging 87 degrees to 50 overnight! The location was also great, it was new to us exploring the southern part of the park and we will definitely go again! Amanda was super helpful and this is the CLEANEST cottage I have ever rented!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time at this cottage. We enjoyed it fully. Dan was very helpful, came over to welcome us and answer any questions we had. The cabin is stocked with just about anything one would need and we find it very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

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

Very enjoyable

Very clean cabin, close to beach and lake. Host was very cordial. Expecting to return next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Week at the lake

Very nice, clean cabin. Super easy to check in and great communication. All our questions were quickly answered and addressed.Cabin is fully stocked, full kitchen, beautiful porch. Although there wasn't air, the cabin has plenty of fans and stayed quite cool Short walk to the beach and lake. Great for swimming boating and just relaxing.Dog had a great time too. There is a large hill to tackle if you feel like taking a walk. A little challenging....Quick ride to town for groceries, an ice cream or the Wednesday farmers market.Very happy with our relaxing trip to Friends Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Enjoyed the cottage and the area

Great, comfortable little cottage. The owner has thought to supply just about everything you could need. It was clean and fresh. There was an area wide power outage when we arrived due to a big storm. The owner had taken the time to hook up a generator so we had a light and power to the refrigerator. Power was back on in a couple of hours. We would absolutely stay there again. Our dog absolutely loved the front deck overlooking a view of the lake through the trees.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kori J.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Inaccurate Listing & Overall disappointing experience

The host was kind but heads up—this is not water front, and not private ! We booked this place based on the fact that it was listed as “waterfront” and “private dock and beach” and it was far from the truth. The beach and docks were shared with many houses and it was always crowded when we were there. It really took away from the experience. The host was nice and located right across the way so always around/close by and available. I’m sorry, we left after a few nights because of how crowded it was 😵‍💫😩
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
We make every effort to provide a clear and accurate description of the property to assist with making vacation decision, the property has never been marketed as "waterfront", The heading states " Beautiful lakeview cottage" and the description states "beautiful view of the lake from the front deck". I'm dissapointed that there was a misinterpretation which had a negative effect on your experience with such a beautiful location and cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Friends Lake cottage

Excellent communication before arrival. Super clean and easy check in. Dan met us when we arrived and answered all our questions. Was easy to find throughout the stay. Cabin is older, but clean and furniture, appliances and such were great. Path to the cabin and beach are a little steep...bring good shoes. And plan to take them off indoors as the sand and pine needles are abundant. Porch is nice but if it rains there is no roof and it gets a little slippery. It was great we could bring our dog...a few other dogs on the beach...so your dog should be social . Great beach with chairs, tables, rowboat and kayaks to share. Friendly year round and rental neighbors... Nice walk up the road..quiet, woodsy. Town is about 10 minutes away, great ice cream, stocked tops market and Walgreens, nice farmers market on wedsday and a few small shops. A couple of nice restaurants too. Overall a great week...swimming, relaxing,walking the dog. Power went out for a couple hours...could use a better flashlight and candles or bring some just in case. Would go back - really nice vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd time staying in the cabins owned by Dan and Amanda and it was the perfect getaway for me, my husband and our 2 dogs, Jovie (Basset Hound) and Sadie (Chihuahua Mix). This was our first time staying in this cabin, which is just slightly closer to the little beach. We cooked on the grill several times, made fires in the fire pit almost every night, had our coffee on the deck every morning, and spent 5 of our days on the lake because the weather was spectacular! We swam, kayaked, played with the dogs, sunbathed, read, listened to music, met and chatted with the locals and their grandkids (everyone was super friendly). There is a ton to do locally, and we did go to Saratoga Springs for the day (55 minute drive) mid-week, but didn’t explore anywhere else this time. We honestly needed a R&R vacation and this one was perfect. We will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Awesome week away at the lake!

Our family of four plus our pup really enjoyed our stay at Friends Lake! The accommodations were just as we expected - rustic, homey and the location was perfect. The walk to the lake took about one full minute. We enjoyed the kayaks, canoe, swimming dock and sandy beach. The only crit I have is the lack of out door furniture at the house. It would've been nice to have a table out on the deck for dining, and some Adirondack chairs around the fire. Also a foot wash outside for sand, dirt and pine needles. We had a tough time keeping up with that. Overall- great adk experience - we would rent again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

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

Most wonderful vacation on Friends Lake in 33 yrs!

Awesome, entire cottage sparkling clean, quaint knotty pine doors & closets, PERFECT for husband and I in 1 bedroom & my son & his girlfriend. So many great amenities/supplies-linens, every type of dishware-even real glasses, pots and pans, tablecloths inside table & huge picnic table, outside balcony/deck facing beach and the lake, comfy furniture in living room, HUGE recliner which I called “dibs” on for EVERY day, fans, boom box, silverware & utensils to the hilt, tools-screwdrivers, etc. flashlights, clean/pristine shower, huge wooden bookcase/shelves to store 4 peoples’ toiletries, hair dryer, etc, they also supplied a hair dryer, cabinet with mirror, kitchen supplies, large refrigerator which held all our stuff with room to spare, small back deck by door for storage, storage also under balcony… I’d better stop because I use 250 words when I probably could say it in 25! The picture of the beach on the website DOES NOT do it justice! It’s much bigger! Calmness & sereneness when down there. Super super friendly families that we shared the beach with. Great fishing! My nephew came up one day with his son, my great nephew to go fishing with my son. They started at like 6:05 am & didn’t come in till noon for lunch. Dave, the host Amanda’s father was there our week. Amanda was out of town. Met Dave down at the beach-super super person. He chatted with us & told us all the details about the lake and the beach. We didn’t meet the host Amanda but we did meet Dave’s fiancée Theresa. (I hope I remembered her right name!) They both were so accommodating. caring & kind which I’m sure Amanda is just like them. Our stay was 1,000% awesome & we’re going back next year & forever after that! Christine & Rich
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

Place to relax

Overall it was a wonderful place to relax. It was quite and everyone around were very friendly. My senior dog was able to swim which made her and me very happy. The only thing I thought was missing was a cutting board. Going forward it would be nice to see the cottage being brightened up as it was quite dark even sunny days and some branches should be trimmed in order to continue to have the lake view. Would I return, absolutely
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

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

Beautiful Lakeside Cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at this property! The area is so scenic and the house is a less than one minute walk from a beautiful lake. The cabin was very cute and well kept and clean, and the owners were there to meet us when we arrived to help make sure we had everything we needed. They were very kind, welcoming, and easy to communicate with. This property is a great place to relax with family in a non-crowded area with beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Charming quiet getaway

This charming little cottage was just what we needed for a week of quality family time. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had all the basics needed for meal prep, and the lake was beautiful. We will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia J.

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

40th anniversary get away

We had a wonderful time. We were slightly confused when we first arrived since the GPS kept stopping us just short of the house but Amanda was quick to respond. She showed us around and gave🚥 us some tips on where everything was. The place was clean and inviting. We would definitely come back. This was our first time in the Adirondack area and we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leo i.

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

Good

Accommodations are fine. Clean, quiet. Short walk to a nice, big lake. Good fishing. Lots to see within a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Great Vacation

Awesome cottage right next to water. The place is small but has everything you need! We will definitely be back. Very clean and very peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Great spot on Friends Lake

Charming cottage on Friends Lake with front porch overlooking the lake and fire pit and picnic table on property. Amanda was very responsive to any questions we had and House was spotless when we arrived. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael R.

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

Nice place

Beautiful lake
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tisha B.

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

It was perfect for small dogs with enclosed back porch that they couldn't get off of

Only issue was the boat we brought 23" ft pontoon was too big to launch safely and dock wasn't big enough for it as well
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis M R.

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

Great place to have a family retreat, super friendly place.

Great place to to stay,with a family charm. Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori H.

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

Relaxing

Nice little cottage In close proximity to lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan F.

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

Great week in the ADKs!

Our family had a great week, spending hours by the lake, and taking advantage of the float and row boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

We loved our visit to Friends Lake

The cabin is a rustic Adirondack cabin in a wonderful location on Friends Lake. We swam, sat by our outdoor fire, listened to bullfrogs and loons. The cabin itself is comfy and simple with a nice picnic table, outdoor fireplace, and deck. It’s quiet and peaceful. Also close to great hiking, kayaking, and touristy places too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Great ADK vacation for small family and dog!

Wonderful experience, clean property, and great hosts. Somewhat unclear on dock location as two docks were labeled with the host name. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenna S.

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

Lakeside retreat

We had a wonderful visit. The cottage was perfect, the bedrooms were small but accurate to the pictures and were suitable for our family since we spent all of our time at the lake. The neighbors were very pleasant, cottage was stocked with everything we needed. We had one issue with water on the first day but Amanda and Dan handled it immediately and we had no other issues at all. It was a wonderful stay!! Friend’s Lake was so much fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Knapik

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What makes this property unique

This property has your Adirondack vacation off to a great start;
The cottage is set on a private lot with a picnic table, fire pit and deck on the front that overlooks the lake.
I have everything that you need in place, complete bed linens, comforters, bath towels and wash cloths.
Less than a football field away you have a pristine lake, sandy beach, and rowboat , so that all you need to bring are your beach towels.

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