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#5 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming!

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Fall foliage from Birchwood's beach
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 646.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Chestertown, NY
  • Place, Loon Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gore Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Six Flags Great Escape
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Left Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Livingroom

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Right Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Screen Porch

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

#5 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming!

This is a weekly rental (Saturday to Saturday, 7 nights) during the summer season (June 15-Sept 1). Shorter length stays available on the shoulders and off-season (2 night min). Cottages available May 1 till Oct 31. Lodge available all year.

Linens, towels and paper goods NOT provided. Garbage to be taken to onsite dumpster. Recycling must be taken to local landfill.

#5 Fireside cottage at Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake, Chestertown NY - This cottage has 2 bedrooms (1 queen, 2 twins), a large living/dinning space and a kitchen and will comfortably sleep 4+ (for out couch in living room), and a classic camp style bath with shower. Great screened in porch with daybed and wonderful lake views!
We offer plenty of private parking for vehicles, boats and their trailers, cable television, wifi, campfire pit, and charcoal grill. Swim area with floating dock, 20' long deep water boat dock, and sandy beach are available for no additional charge between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Enjoy fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking on beautiful Loon Lake or the many other Adirondack Lakes nearby. Visit Lake George's famous attractions just a short 25 minute drive away. Spend time at neighboring fun spots including Frontier Town, Schroon Lake, Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, Scenic Gore Mountain -- gondola rides, and Ausable Chasm! Horseback riding and golfing are also available nearby!

All well behaved pets are welcome at Birchwood! Small pet fee is extra. We do ask that they remain leashed at all times while on our property. Please pick up after your pets indoors and outdoors. We prefer that they remain downstairs if staying in the Lodge and off the beds/furniture in all units (as to help keep allergens to a minimum).
Due to NYS Department of Health regulations, dogs are not allowed at the beach, in the designated swim area. We do however, have plenty of lakefront shoreline for dogs to enjoy, docks to jump from and some shallow exit areas as well. If you are using Birchwood as a base for a day trip, we ask that you take your pet with you. If that's not possible, we'd be more than happy to recommend a local "pet day care". Leaving your pet behind without supervision is not permitted. We don't want them to be frightened or rowdy while you're away -- after all they should enjoy vacation as well.
Additional cottages available on property for the extended family that wants their own space at additional cost. Rec Room is open to all Birchwood guests.

You must provide email address for forwarding of lock box access code, beach waiver, etc. Off VRBO communication is automated and limited. Every reservation requires acknowledgement of receiving and reviewing the Property Rules and Terms of Service.

Lodge - https://www.vrbo.com/4847591ha
Cottage #2 - https://www.vrbo.com/7656305ha
Cottage #3 - https://www.vrbo.com/9160685ha
Cottage #4 - https://www.vrbo.com/9343827ha
Cottage #5 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320785ha
Cottage #6 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320187ha
Cottage #7 - https://www.vrbo.com/7256241ha

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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
Under 18 must be supervised @ beach and rec room
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Events

Events allowed
Great for family events. Please ask for details.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please tellus about you furryfriend ahead of time.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Vehicle licence plates and names of occupants required. All must sign beach liability waiver.
Warren County NY Occupancy tax of 4% required for stays less than 30 days.
Signed contract with property management required for complete reservation.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Great for family events. Please ask for details.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chestertown

Located in Chestertown, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Tannery Pond Community Center and Strand Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Chestertown, NY

What's nearby

  • Loon Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Friends Lake - 7 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 18 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Lake George - 22 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Six Flags Great Escape - 31 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Friends Lake Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #5 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at #5 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! ?

As of 30 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at #5 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! on 30 April 2026 start from NZ$291, 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 #5 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at #5 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #5 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #5 Adirondack FamilyFriendly Waterfront on LoonLake. Boating,fishing,swimming! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chestertown cottage is steps from Loon Lake and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Loon Lake Beach. Hudson River and Schroon Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Holly C.

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

Stay at Birchwood

The cottage was very clean and we enjoyed our stay would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Awesome area

Beautiful area peaceful the place was nice and clean and cozy me and my family had a marvelous time we loved it. Would recommend to friends family and other thank you so much for your service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great weekend

We had a great weekend get away much thanks to Margo for accommodating us on short notice. Enjoyed the cabin , the evening fires , the grounds were well kept , got some great photos kayaking with the lions . Very nice stay would definitely recommend and return .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

SPECTACULAR weekend getaway

Spectacular weekend AMAZING weather INCREDIBLE views our cabin was perfect and our host's we're so attentive, patient and so friendly. OH and best of all the Loon greeted us apon our arrival. Thank you Patrick and Margo we'll definately be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connrod B.

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

Home away from home

This is my third year with my friends I really enjoy the serenity the cleanliness and over all the beauty of the place. We can't wait can't wait till next summer. And the caretakers are just amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri Q.

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

Can’t wait to go back!

We had a great week at Birchwood Cottages!! The cottage itself was clean and tidy. We enjoyed the kayaks, SUP boards, beach toys, etc that they have available for everyone to use. We were there during a major storm, and lost power. We immediately were checked on and assured that the generator was on so we would at least have water. Hosts were quick to respond to any questions we had. My youngest is already asking for us to book for next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

rajarshi g.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Not recommended

Very disappointing experience at this cottage. The AC didn’t work. The rooms got so hot & stuffy, we had 2 sleepless nights. The wi-fi was extremely weak. Basic things like hand wash soap, dishwashing liquid, kitchen towels, which are usually provided in most vacation homes were not provided. We had to rush to the store to get them the night we arrived. We had initially booked our stay for 2 nights, and later extended it by 1 more day. The owner, Patrick had agreed to that. However, he had never mentioned when the extra payment was due, and as such we assumed we would settle all dues while checking out. On the third day, when we were out, he called and started yelling about the money and demanded we need to pack and leave immediately! We cancelled all our plans for the day, left the place but paid anyway for the third night before leaving. Overall, our experience was very poor and we wouldn’t recommend this vacation home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Waterfront paridise!

The owners are just the coolest people in the Adirondacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah B.

Birchwood Cottages Weekend Stay

The property is a part of a group of cottages, this particular cottage has wonderful lake views and is less than a one minute walk to the beach across the street. There are very few public beaches at this lake so having a private beach for these properties is very nice. The cottage was small but a perfect size for the group of four we had. There are many outdoor amenities they offer such as firewood for a fire pit right outside the cottage, kayaks, floats and beach chairs. We did not like how you had to provide your own sheets and towels, this is very uncommon for a home rental. We also found an open tupperware container in the refrigerator with food still in it among other food left in the refrigerator and freezer which led us to believe the cottage wasn't cleaned very well. Since we had to pay a cleaning fee prior to our stay, we did not really appreciate having to provide our own sheets and towels and having food left from someone else. There was also a disconnection between the property management company and the VRBO website. I was made to sign a contract without being told until after I had already paid for the visit. There were also multiple discrepancies about details on the website and contract, which made me nervous to sign the contract.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Patrick McGowan

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About the Owners: Birchwood Cottages is family owned and operated by Patrick and Margo McGowan and Jenn & Steve Hazelton, under our LLC, ADK Birchwood. Patrick & Margo McGowan, and Steve & Jenn Hazelton have loved the Adirondack Park for decades and had been searching for the perfect spot to make their own in the Adirondacks. Margo and Patrick have always been drawn to the park; they were engaged in Brant Lake (just down the road) and married in Lake Placid, and vacationed in the ADKs just about every year since then. Jenn and Steve were becoming quite the Adirondack groupies, scouring property and vacationing in various spots within the blue line for years and years, it was time to put down some roots.

Why they chose this property

How we came to love Birchwood: Margo had known about Birchwood Cottages for about 15 years, as she went to college with the previous owners daughter, and had visited Birchwood a few times throughout her college days. In years passed, she had always toyed with the idea of buying Birchwood – but considered it pipe dreams at best. In the summer of 2015, the McGowan’s came to Birchwood to have a mini college reunion with her friends and classmates, and it was then, that the timing was right to call Birchwood home! After a quick discussion with Art and Jill Spierre, and a seemingly short drive for Jen and Steve to check the place out, a handshake sealed the deal. The Hazelton’s and McGowan’s spent the summer back and forth to Birchwood, and in discussions with Art and Jill, and were finally able to call Bircwood theirs in September 2015.

Our goal is to keep Birchwood as a family friendly vacation spot for our loyal guests AND NEW ONES, so they too, can call Birchwood home (if even for a week or 2) for years and years to come!

What makes this property unique

Birchwood Cottages is a delightful set of cottages, and one large main house (The Lodge), settled on the west shore of Loon Lake surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. The cottages can be rented by the week and include a nice sandy beach for the kids to play and swim. Our swimming area is easily accessible by steps that lead to a sandy gradual walk-in, and include a floating dock.

Loon Lake is a nicely tucked away little treasure in Chestertown, NY. There are multitudes of activities to do for a day trip- or never leave the beach- which ever you prefer. Full service marina located across the lake for all of your boating needs, and our large boat docks can accommodate any size boat!

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