Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Caroga Lake, New York

Wheelerville Bike Trails Access3 min drive
Canada Lake4 min drive
Point Breeze6 min drive
Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Enjoy the slower pace of lake life at this Caroga Lake vacation rental! This cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin with a loft features easy access to the lake for days filled with fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Explore the natural beauty of the Adirondacks from the trails in the Ferris Lake Wild Forest. In the evenings, warm up around the fire pit with campfire stories and s’mores. From here you're just a short drive from Royal Mountain Ski Area, snowmobiling, and top-tier cross-country skiing!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | 2 Smart TVs | Fire Pit w/ Seating | Gas Grill

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

CABIN FEATURES: Beach towels, deck, yard, private lake access, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Electric stove/oven, refrigerator, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, Keurig, toaster, trash bags & paper towels
GENERAL: Electric heating, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, keyless entry
FAQ: 2 exterior stairs required for access, 1st-floor bedroom & bathroom, limited cell service, no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Caroga Lake (0.4 miles), Kane Mountain (3.9 miles), Canada Lake (4.7 miles), Peck Lake (5.4 miles), Willie Wildlife Marsh (7.8 miles), Shaker Mountain (10.8 miles), Ferris Lake Wild Forest (19.5 miles), Great Sacandaga Lake (22.9 miles), Mosher Marsh Preserve (26.9 miles), Wild Waters Outdoor Center Sacandaga Base (51.9)
WINTER FUN: Royal Mountain Ski Area (4.8 miles), Lapland Lake Cross-Country Ski Center (14.0 miles), West Mountain (54.9 miles), Gore Mountain (59.0 miles), snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing
ATTRACTIONS: Sherman's Amusement Park (0.3 miles), Caroga Historical Association Museum (0.8 miles), Fulton County Museum (10.1 miles), Johnson Hall State Historic Site (12.1 miles), The Knox Mansion (13.4 miles), Adirondack Animal Land (16.8 miles), The Fort Plain Museum & Historical Park (20.7 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Saratoga Springs (40.9 miles), Albany (59.0 miles), Syracuse (98.4 miles)
AIRPORT: Albany International Airport (54.2 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does have cell phone service, but it may be spotty since the property is located in a rural area. Please check with your provider to confirm your service quality
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

Property manager

Evolve

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

A view from Auskerada Trail. Late Summer

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Caroga Lake

Located in Caroga Lake, this cottage is near the beach. Fort Johnstown and Johnson Hall State Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wheelerville Bike Trails Access and Royal Mountain. Adirondack Animal Land and Wildlife Sports and Education Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.

Caroga Lake, New York

What's nearby

Wheelerville Bike Trails Access - 3 min drive
Canada Lake - 4 min drive
Kane Mountain Fire Tower - 5 min drive
Royal Mountain - 5 min drive
Point Breeze - 6 min drive

Getting around

Amsterdam Station - 29 min drive
Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Vrooman S Hotel - 8 min walk
Dick & Peg's Northward Inn - 6 min drive
Outlet - 2 min drive
Rockwood Tavern - 8 min drive
Coffee Shop - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Caroga Lake Retreat: Fish, Hike & Ski! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Adirondack Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Wheelerville Bike Trails Access and Point Breeze. Canada Lake and Kane Mountain Fire Tower are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.6

Excellent

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kacie T.

9 October 2023

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

Perfect!

I had a last minute family emergency and needed a place to stay, quick! This Caroga Lake location was available and it worked out wonderfully. The location was great and the size was perfect. Communication with the host was wonderful. I accidentally locked myself out (whoops 😂) and the issue was resolved within a reasonable time. Would definitely stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle S.

23 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Adorable cabin. Very quaint. Cleanliness could have been a little better. (Cobwebs everywhere). The bathroom door needs to be replaced and the light for the porch did not work (kind of dangerous for the porch steps at night) other than that had a wonderful time. Thank you! Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Michael

6 July 2023

Good times at the Rustic Cottage

We couldn’t have been happier. The cottage was beautiful inside and out was rustic like it said inside was nicely decorated. It was centrally located to the marina. Enter the general store and gas station. The surrounding neighbors were very pleasant, and I’m looking to go back there again in July, I can’t say enough about the place. I was very happy and for the price you couldn’t beat that. And the owner couldn’t have been any nicer to try to accommodate me. Sincerely, Michael Mcbride.

6/10 Okay

Tom A.

10 October 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice people but the property needs updates

First, the welcome basket and smores supplies were great; our granddaughter loved that. However, the property itself was noticeably run down. We rent properties in the Adirondacks several times every year, And this was one of the most rundown properties we have stayed at in several years. The bark trim around the doorways and windows was a problem - if you bumped or tapped it all the wood dust came falling out. And there was no vacuum to clean it up. The kitchen table looked handmade and was so old that even after cleaning it, it was still sticky. The dishes in the cupboards had to be washed before they could be used. The cupboards were dirty and there were cobwebs everywhere. For the cleaning fee that was charged, we definitely would expect more attention to detail there. The wood pellet grill on the back deck had no instructions so we had no idea how to work it. I downloaded the user manual and the app and we still weren’t able to grill steaks on it because it never achieved a high enough heat. The online reviews for that particular grill were terrible by the way. Overall, I would say that this property is extremely rundown and needs a lot of updates. Sorry, I have to be honest here.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022