Relaxing Island Getaway

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 779 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

AuSable Forks, NY

Fern Lake1 min walk
Whiteface Mountain29 min drive
Ausable Chasm32 min drive
Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Set on beautiful Fern Lake with amazing views of the Adirondack Mountains, this vacation cottage is the only one on a private 1.5 acre island located about 800 feet from shore. The rental Includes use of the island, cottage, boats, and mainland driveway with lake access and boat launching capability. A rowboat with electric motor, canoe, and three kayaks are available for transportation to the island and recreation.

Sleeps 7 comfortably with 3 double beds, 1 single bed. Wood stove, electric oven/stove, microwave, refrigerator, running lake water, bottled drinking water required, kitchen sink, bathroom sink, very clean outhouse toilets (2), indoor toilet for emergency only, tub/shower, bedroom sink, outdoor gas grill, outdoor fire pit.

Bring your own towels and bedding or sleeping bags. Take food and garbage out with you or to nearby transfer station or place in garbage bin on shore for $7. No smoking inside cabin. Please leave place clean like you found it.

Weekly rentals are available (7 nights). Minimum 3 night stay.

Cats unfortunately are not allowed due to allergies, but dogs are welcome.

Our 7 person limit is to help preserve the facilities, the island's habitat, and it's infrastructure. For any special requests regarding group size, please contact us directly.

Activities allowed on Fern Lake and Nearby Attractions:
Kayaking, canoeing, sailing, motor boating, skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming, hiking, relaxing, High Peaks nearby, Ausable Chasm 30 minutes away, Whiteface Mountain 20 minutes away, Lake Placid and shopping 30 minutes away, Plattsburgh 30 minutes away, Canada 45 minutes away, Montreal 1 hr 30 minutes away.

Property manager

Steve

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bring your own towels and bedding or sleeping bags. Take food and garbage with you, to transfer station, or place in bin for garbage pickup for $7.

No smoking in cabin. Respect neighbors on the lake by limiting noise after 11 p.m. Please leave place clean like you found it.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Au Sable Forks

Located in Au Sable Forks, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Whiteface Mountain and River Stone Wellness are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Adirondack Park and Macomb Reservation State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.

AuSable Forks, NY

What's nearby

Fern Lake - 1 min walk
Wilmington Town Beach - 23 min drive
Whiteface Mountain - 29 min drive
Ausable Chasm - 32 min drive
Mirror Lake - 42 min drive

Getting around

Port Kent Station - 35 min drive
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

20 Main - 12 min drive
Mad River Pizza - 12 min drive
The River Goose Cafe - 11 min drive
20 Main Tavern - 11 min drive
M & M Diner - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Island Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Relaxing Island Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Island Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Island Getaway located?

This family-friendly Au Sable Forks cottage is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Adirondack Park and Fern Lake. Larry Ryan Mountain and Ausable Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erica M., United States

14 August 2023

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

Amazing Island Getaway

My family had a fabulous stay at this cozy camp, which was exactly as advertised! Steve was very communicative and answered my questions before I even asked! The island was amazing! We spent time on the various docks, swimming and kayaking. Watching the loons, an eagle, a beaver, and chipmunks was so much fun. The water was clean and clear and refreshing. The fire pit was a hit as well! The camp had everything we needed! The beds were comfortable, and the tv and dvd player and board games came in handy on rainy days. The outhouses were clean and well lit. The use of the Whaler made our comings and goings very enjoyable. It was reliable and had plenty of room for us and our stuff. Lastly, I highly recommend this camp for the location. It’s close to so many wonderful hiking trails and Lake Placid.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Homer R.

6 September 2022

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

Unplugged

We loved the privacy, the quiet, the ability for our dog to roam off leash, the ease of swimming and boating, the cheerily lit pathways, the cozy cottage. It was just what we'd hoped for.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

10 August 2022

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

Beautiful and Unique Stay

What a special place. It's not every day that you need to take a boat to get from the car to your rental. The only thing to keep in mind is that the pontoon is not included.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William L.

8 August 2022

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

Perfect , secluded getaway

Place was awesome! Very peaceful and serene. Enjoyed swimming right off the deck, boating fishing etc. Highly recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy G.

30 September 2021

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

Perfect Getaway! Awesome Island Camp

We enjoyed every second of this vacation on the island--to the point that we extended our stay! The lake and view is beauitful, the camp is quite comfy--you feel instantly relaxed---and the island itself is a nice retreat to get away from it all! We enjoyed fishing, eating some nice small mouth bass, campfires, boating around the island, watching an Eagle eat his meal right in front of the camp on the rocks, listening to the loons and waking up to the sun rising in the am with a cup of coffee in hand. Accomodations were perfect for us---you will NOT be dissapointed. The camp is clean and well appointed as an ADK camp. We LOVED it! Thanks Steve!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Steve

This island has been in the family since 1983 and we have protected and cherished this place since then. In 2018 we expanded parts of the island to incorporate a wedding venue which has now added to the island an additional lakefront viewing platform, a large 30x50 ft open area for tenting or outdoor games, a scenic fire pit area, beautiful string lights throughout the island, and an additional luxurious outhouse with outdoor sink. Soon we hope to also have an outdoor shower installed.

Why they chose this property

A unique opportunity to enjoy a relaxing experience on an island

What makes this property unique

You have the entire 1.5 acre island to yourself with the sounds of loons, beavers, and bull frogs, the sites of bald eagles in the trees above, loons swimming in front, ducks doing their thing, beavers swimming and flapping their tails and various fish all over. The serenity of no adjacent neighbors and the gorgeous site of the rising sun is also a unique feeling.