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Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home - Fully Equipped, with Kayaks and Canoe

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Exterior
Sunny Day
Big deck and screen porch
Large flat front yard
Living Room with gas fireplace and 46" flat screen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wells, NY
  • Place, Lake Algonquin
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sacandaga River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gore Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home - Fully Equipped, with Kayaks and Canoe

Why drive hours when a great affordable vacation is so close?

Welcome to relaxing Whispering Pines Wells with its own private association sandy beach that is just a three minute walk away. This is a four season getaway retreat that is outfitted and furnished with the vacationer in mind. The home itself is a beautiful 2 bedroom cottage with a large outdoor deck surrounded by towering pine trees. It’s the perfect place to get out of the city and disconnect in nature or to use as a base for all your ADK adventures.

The first floor has a fully equipped modern kitchen and dining area, a living room with vaulted ceilings, a flat screen tv, dvd player and a freestanding gas fireplace. The first floor bedroom has a queen size bed. Across the hall is a full bathroom with a tub and a shower, as well as a washer and dryer.

In the upper level is a large bedroom that features a queen size bed. There is also a half bath on the second floor. The loft area has a twin bed and a desk, if you have to work, with a view of the lake.

The large front deck is great for entertaining and a screen porch adds outdoor living space in the warmer months. It has a porch glider, balcony chairs and a patio table.

There is a fire pit for your evening enjoyment. A gas grill is also available for you to use.

Guests will be able to enjoy central air conditioning in the summer and central heat for the winter months.

We are no longer able to provide sheets and towels. Guests will need to bring their own.

In the summer and fall, there are many hikes in the area to waterfalls, mountain tops and the Northville-Lake Placid Trail. A great bike ride is the 3.5 mile loop around the lake and through the town. In the spring, you can go fishing in the lake or one of many nearby rivers. In the winter months, it is only 20 minutes to Lapland Lakes cross-country skiing, 20 minutes to Oak Mountain and 40 minutes to Gore Mountain.

Inside Whispering Pines you will find 500 mbps fiber internet with WiFi, YouTube TV, a DVD player, MANY streaming channels as well as books, games and puzzles.

There is a fully outfitted kitchen with a k-cup coffee maker, a drip coffee maker, crock pot and a blender. Outside there is a large flat yard, and many outdoor chairs for enjoying the fire pit.

We have FOUR kayaks, a 15' canoe and a Sunfish sailboat, with all the accessories. There are carts for transporting the watercraft the short two minute trip to the launching area.

In the small town of Wells, we have a couple of general stores and a new, quite excellent, coffee cafe. At the Town Green, there are tennis/pickle ball courts, basketball hoops and a playground.

Although our town doesn't have any restaurants, there are many excellent ones just a short scenic drive away.

We enjoy the Southern Adirondacks and have been vacationing in this area since we were children. For a long time, it has been a dream of ours to own a home on a lake and in the mountains. Our hope is to share our good fortune with families like yours, who want to enjoy the fun and excitement of Lake Algonquin and all the magic that this region offers, but then want to retreat to the whispering pines, to reflect on the day, and dream about tomorrow.

Let us be your hosts for your next vacation.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Contact us with any questions
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We ask that you leave the cottage as clean and free of debris and litter, as possible. Accidents can occur, please do your best to clean them up.
Return all moved furniture and items to their original location.
ALL refuse MUST be in a bag before being placed into the garbage receptacle.

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
Note from host: Contact us with any questions
This property uses solar energy
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Mountain Memories is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sacandaga River and Great Sacandaga Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Wells, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Algonquin - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sacandaga River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 33 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Million Dollar Beach - 56 min drive - 92.3 km
  • Six Flags Great Escape - 61 min drive - 102.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Carl’s Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Over Rock Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hope diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Well - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home - Fully Equipped, with Kayaks and Canoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home - Fully Equipped, with Kayaks and Canoe?

As of 18 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home - Fully Equipped, with Kayaks and Canoe on 23 March 2026 start from NZ$290, 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 Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home - Fully Equipped, with Kayaks and Canoe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home - Fully Equipped, with Kayaks and Canoe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home - Fully Equipped, with Kayaks and Canoe?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home - Fully Equipped, with Kayaks and Canoe located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sacandaga River and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Mountain Memories. Great Sacandaga Lake is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 215 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying here, and we enjoyed our stay once again! Cabin is comfortable, great amenities, and nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great. Everything is as described, clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blissful V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, just as described, absolutely lovely. Paul & Monica were extremely accommodating, responsive, and helpful…very enjoyable to book with them, and will definitely do it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. A lot of stuff at the house - toothpaste, species, oil, dish and ets. Everything you need there is. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Krista Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cabin with wonderful decor, we celebrated the holidays there and it came with all the festivities including a Christmas tree. Beautiful space with everything you need and a fabulous location. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Inga P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay. Gorgeous location, gorgeous house and amazing communication to
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home, stayed last year as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jeanette j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful. The area is beautiful and quiet. Just wasn't sure why the beds weren't made and we couldn't find the towels and the sheets. We eventually found them but it was the next day. Maybe add their location to the instruction sheet. Other than that everything was really quite wonderful and we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Possibly the best equipped self-catering accommodation we've stayed in yet. It really felt like the owners used the property themselves, and so didn't short change the quality and quantity of supplies. It was great to have plenty of dishes, cutlery, dishes, bowls, and trays. The accommodation itself was really lovely, clean and up-to-date, and in a nice little spot. The kids loved the firepit and the kayaks. My husband and I enjoyed jogging the 5k, mostly flat, road around the lake (and then enjoying a very brisk, very quick swim in the lake). Lots of hiking nearby, wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is as described online. Even when the weather did not cooperate we were able to enjoy our time indoors at Whispering Pines. And when it was nice, we enjoyed getting outside for walks around the lake and on trails in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for another beautiful stay in your home. We had a great time. Thanks, also, for your responsiveness and kindness. We'd love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful property! I love the location too. We walked along the beach and around the neighborhood while we were there. Having the fire it was enjoyable. Close enough to trails and quaint small town to have lots to do. Uncle Carls Coffee was good also.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zully K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway to celebrate our anniversary. Highly recommend and will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was fantastic. It had all the amenities, plus it even had a canoe and kayaks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect. Very comfortable Beautiful week in Wells
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we were overall very happy with our stay at this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Javier A.

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

Good bless you

Good bless America
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miichaell T.

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

It was a lovely home!

Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Callie G.

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

Annual Girl's Weekend

My friend and I go away once a year to a cabin in the woods. This house was a beautiful, perfect setup for the both of us. The recliners were so comfy to read by the fire and the kitchen was a great set up for cooking the food we brought.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Weekend getaway

My husband, son and son's GF came up to go snowmobiling. (My 1st time). The location was convenient for us in relation to the rental place. House was clean, cozy, cute and quiet. There is a fair amount of traffic, but you only really notice it because of the passing headlights. Glad we only had one vehicle as the driveway is small. However this could also be due to the amount of snow in the area. Owners were very nice! We would definitely stay here again if we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Great Winter Stay

Our family of 4 enjoyed staying at whispering pines while skiing at nearby oak mountain. The cabin was very comfortable, clean, and well stocked. Nice location and cozy/warm on the cold winter nights. We would definitely consider staying here again in any season!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Z.

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

Wonderful stay

This is our second year in a row renting this home. We love it here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

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

Perfect winter getaway

The house was perfect and bigger than we expected. Communication was great and everything was as described. Will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Awesome place for wife and I

We were looking for a place near oak mountain and found this gem of a place! It was perfect for the two of us and was a cozy stay away from home. We would definitely return! My wife loved all the decor and camp feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice comfortable furnished cabin

Everything about the cabin was amazing and it was a perfect getaway! Enjoyed the Christmas decorations and the other decor as well. Looking to come back in the summer to try out some summer lake activities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Monica and Paul Shelmandine

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We live in the Schenectady area, in a suburban neighborhood. We have been married for over 25 years, but are still active and "young at heart." We have many children and grandchildren. Our cottage is perfect for our outdoor activities, hiking, kayaking or just a walk around the lake.

Why they chose this property

We have vacationed in the Wells area since we were children and we rented for many years before purchasing in 2011. The Southern Adirondacks have so much to offer, mountains, lake, waterfalls, rivers, quaint villages and unique shops, and quality restaurants. There are also good places to get great ice cream.

What makes this property unique

Even though our cottage is not isolated, it still feels secluded. We also stay at our cottage, so we have outfitted it with the vacationer in mind. We provide many kitchen supplies and cooking items, condiments, spices and plenty of dishes. We have indoor and outdoor games, movies and streaming for rainy days, watercraft to enjoy our beautiful lake, a fire pit for those summer and fall evenings. The cottage is modern while still maintaining a mountain home vibe.

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