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Family Friendly Affordable Vacation Home - Fully Equipped, with Kayaks and Canoe
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5120.8 sq m
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Wells, NY
- Place, Lake Algonquin2 min walk
- Place, Sacandaga River10 min walk
- Place, Million Dollar Beach59 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
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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
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 Lake Algonquin and Sacandaga River. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

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 - 41 min drive - 58.8 km
- Lake George Steamboat Company - 58 min drive - 94.5 km
- Million Dollar Beach - 59 min drive - 94.8 km
Restaurants
- Uncle Carl’s Coffee - 4 min drive
- Alpine Grill - 6 min drive
- Over Rock Cafe - 3 min drive
- Hope diner - 7 min drive
- The Well - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
4 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beck S.
19 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beck S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emma O.
29 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emma O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynn B.
23 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lynn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa A.
18 April 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rich C.
8 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rich C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Blissful V.
27 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blissful V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Inga P.
1 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inga P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Krista Z.
30 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Krista Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Zully K.
21 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zully K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Larry D.
20 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Larry D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stan R.
2 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
27 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane G.
10 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet S.
28 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy



Janet S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacquelin C.
27 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jacquelin C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph L.
16 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Joseph L.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy F.
13 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn Z.
24 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Carolyn Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert A.
4 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adirondack visit
Robert A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn Z.
22 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great st
Carolyn Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike H.
25 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Winter Stay
Mike H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Miichaell T.
4 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely home!
Miichaell T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rich C.
12 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect winter getaway
Rich C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lori A.
18 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Family getaway
Lori A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Monica and Paul Shelmandine
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.
Languages:
English
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