Island Cottage sleeps 8 - Let your dogs run free. *Includes Pontoon Boat*

Property grounds
4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, video games
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

About this cottage rental

Nestled in Brantingham Lake, this charming cottage for $604 per night is a great option for your next vacation. To see a Virtual Tour of Brantingham Lake and our Island visit VACATION ANGEL. From June 22nd till September 14th, 2024 is our Summer Period. We only do weekly rentals Starting from Saturday to Saturday in the Summer. Please only make reservation requests for Saturday to Saturday if in this period. There are only two weeks that we have an exception to the weekly rental. We have August 10th to 15th and August 20th to 24th 2024. We will rent these periods out for shortened weeks but they must be rented in full. Not partial dates. If its less than 10 days before your requested arrival date and we still have dates open we will entertain stays of less than one week. In this case please inquire and we will be happy to get right back to you. Before or after summer period we are open to shorter stays. ‐‐-------------------‐‐--------------------‐------------------ The Island cottage is on Grant Island which sits nicely in South West bay of Brantingham Lake. Brantingham Lake has a 15 mile circumference and is located 45 minutes north of Utica via rt 12. Located 2 hrs from Albany and 4.5 from New York City. (see MAPS AND LOCATION tab to find out how far we are from you) Grant Island is a perfect spot for your vacation if you own dogs. While on the island they are free to run and play all day instead of being leashed up. They will thank you for the week of freedom. Included in the rental at no extra charge is a 10 hp 18 ft pontoon boat. ( see images ) You are free to use it for recreation as well as travel to and from the mainland shore where your cars are parked. When you arrive we will give you a quick tutorial of the boat and make sure all questions are answered. You're welcome to bring your own boats and watercrafts! There is room to dock them. If you choose this option please advise us so we can make sure we have the proper docking setup for you when you arrive. On weekends the lake is lively with plenty of boating and water sports and on weekdays it is usually very quiet and peaceful. The island is approximately 2 acres and has 2 cottages. The other cottage is for management. We are there to help you with anything and to answer any questions you may have but we give you your privacy. The Island is about 2000 ft from the shore where you are parked. So it's close enough to get on and off the Island quickly but far enough to have privacy and solitude. The Island Rental Cottage is a 4 bedroom semi-private cottage sleeping up to 8 (see pricing) which comes fully equipped with all amenities. The Island receives Internet and Electricity as any property on the mainland does. The kitchen has a Stove, Microwave, Silverware, China, Pots, Pans, Coffee maker, Water filters, Electric Hot Water kettle and Large sink A 38" Flat-screen TV, CD, DVD, VCR, keep you occupied if you choose. There is High Speed Wifi so you can stay connected to work and life. Bed arrangement consist of the following: Bedroom 1 - Queen bed, Bedroom 2 - Double bed, Bedroom 3 - Double Bed, Bedroom 4 - 2 single beds. The living room has a pull-out futon. You can bring your own linens if you like. We do supply linens and make the beds for you so that you arrive with no added work. Outside there is a lit walkway to the lake area. There is a picnic table, large BBQ grill, lounge chairs and hammock to relax in. The water area has a breakwall boarder in about 1 1/2 ft of water with a dock. At the end of the dock the water is about 5 ft deep. Management has two small dogs on the island whose pictures are on the site. All are very friendly and lovable but if you prefer not to see them we do our best to keep them away. They usually will only make occasional appearances. We ask our guests not to feed our pups and we will do the same. There is parking space on the mainland for 2 vehicles. If you have additional vehicles, trailers or oversized vehicles please contact us and we will do all we can to accommodate you. There may be an additional parking fee for more than 2 vehicles. These cottages are located in the Adirondack park about 45 minutes north of Utica NY. We have two secondary rental cottages for couples on the Management side of the property. These guest may have a dog with them so there may be additional dogs on the island. TO DO: Canoes and Rowboats are free to use. If you would like to use them let us know and we will have them ready for your use. We have a rental business in conjunction with our property and we offer our guests a 30% discount on everything. We have ATV's, Jetskiis, Paddleboats, SUP's, Kayaks and more. You can see everything on our website. All information will be included in our house manual that we send you after you have made your reservation. We offer a service to take you Wakeboarding, Skiing or Tubing too. Just book online and we'll organize the rest! Outside the cottage overlooking the water is our hot tub. Perfect for those cool evenings. There is great fishing on the lake. Largemouth Bass, Pickerel, Bullhead, Whitefish and much more, so bring your poles. Some of the best fishing in the lake is right off the Dock. You don't even have to go out in a boat. There are hundreds of miles of Bike and ATV trails on the mainland so if you like riding you can bring your 4 wheelers, Snowmobiles or mountain bikes. Year round people come to the area just for the trails whether it be snowmobiling, ATVing, Mountain Biking, or Hiking. There are 3 restaurants within 1mile of your parking area to eat at and plenty of busy bars to go to at night which on weekends usually host live bands. Details will be in our House Manual. For Golf enthusiasts, Brantingham is host to a wonderful 18 hole full-size golf course less than two miles from where you're parked. Grab your clubs and spend an afternoon relaxing on the greens. Located just 6 miles away is an old-fashioned DRIVE INN MOVIE THEATER. All the latest movies are played Thursday - Sunday and you can listen on your car radio. An old-fashioned concession stand is there as well for popcorn and snacks. Only friendly and non-aggressive dogs are allowed. Management has 2 other small breeds who are friendly and non-aggressive and our other guest mat have dogs as well. *New* We now allow camp fires in our designated dock firepit. All guests will be required to sign a personal and pet liability waiver ( if you're bringing a pet) prior to arrival. If you would like to see this before making a reservation let me know and we can send it to you. We welcome our renters to bring 2 dogs. If you have a 3rd additional dogs there is an additional fee of $150. It's $25 each dog per night if you have reserved a shorter stay. When you reserve we send you our comprehensive house manual that explains everything in details for you including things to do in the area and points of interest. We're happy to answer any questions so feel free to reach out to us and we'll get right back to you.

Amenities

Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV

Map of Brantingham Lake, NY

Reviews

4.9/5.0
Outstanding(18 Reviews)
5.0
Sep 2022
All expectations were set by the owner in communications beforehand and we absolutely loved our stay there! The kids had a blast and we kept finding fun surprising things that we hadn’t seen on the listing. The owner was super helpful and friendly and popped right over when our hot tub needed some quick maintenance. I don’t want to recommend this place too highly because I kinda want to keep it a secret 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣
5.0
Aug 2022
My grandparents had a camp on this lake growing up went up for a short visit with my granddaughter. Lots of fun and laughs in a brief visit. Would love to return for longer visit! My dogs loved it too!
5.0
Nov 2021
The check in process was smooth with accurate check-in instructions. The boat is in rough shape, but that didn’t stop it from getting from point A to B comfortably and efficiently! Upon arrival to the home we found it to be absolutely stunning. It was plenty spacious for 7 people and our pup. Additionally, it was quite clean. We enjoyed grilling, utilizing the hot tub, and sitting at the dock at night. The beds were comfortable, and the setup worked well. Wi-Fi was spotty regardless of where you were in the house… BUT we weren’t there for the Wi-Fi!! Seriously, even though we went on a very rainy weekend, we thoroughly enjoyed it. We encourage anyone in the area to visit this place!
5.0
Oct 2021
Wonderful Stay
Wonderful Stay
The check in process was smooth with accurate check-in instructions. The boat is in rough shape, but that didn’t stop it from getting from point A to B comfortably and efficiently! Upon arrival to the home we found it to be absolutely stunning. It was plenty spacious for 7 people and our pup. Additionally, it was quite clean. We enjoyed grilling, utilizing the hot tub, and sitting at the dock at night. The beds were comfortable, and the setup worked well. Wi-Fi was spotty regardless of where you were in the house… BUT we weren’t there for the Wi-Fi!! Seriously, even though we went on a very rainy weekend, we thoroughly enjoyed it. We encourage anyone in the area to visit this place!
5.0
Oct 2021
Like time travel to a quieter more peaceful time. Early autumn. Probably more vibrant in summer.
5.0
Oct 2021
Wonderful vintage rustic vacation
Wonderful vintage rustic vacation
Like time travel to a quieter more peaceful time. Early autumn. Probably more vibrant in summer.
5.0
Aug 2021
This camp is absolutely beautiful and secluded. Unlike many camps on the water in the Adirondacks, where cabins are a few feet apart to maximize space, this one sits on its own island. Although there are other people on the island with you, you swear you were completely alone as you hardly ever hear or see them. The inclusion of the boat to get back and forth from the property is awesome as most other water locked camps require you to bring your own or rent one. The ability to just let our dog come with us, and roam free over the island, was a blessing as we didn't have to think about locking him up in a room for hours. The docks on the water are large and can accommodate a large group easily, and we spent countless hours there swimming and relaxing. The cottage itself is setup nicely with a screened in porch area that was ideal to relax with a glass of wine along with a a pair of vintage video game systems that kept the kids entertained one day as the rain fell. I will say that the cottage is characterized as "rustic" and that is an accurate description. If you are looking for 5 star hotel type accommodations then this isn't the place for you. If you want an authentic Adirondack cabin experienced (with updated amenities and cleanliness throughout) then this is the place for you, Hands down some of the best money I ever spent.
5.0
Jul 2021
Absolutely Beautiful Place
Absolutely Beautiful Place
This camp is absolutely beautiful and secluded. Unlike many camps on the water in the Adirondacks, where cabins are a few feet apart to maximize space, this one sits on its own island. Although there are other people on the island with you, you swear you were completely alone as you hardly ever hear or see them. The inclusion of the boat to get back and forth from the property is awesome as most other water locked camps require you to bring your own or rent one. The ability to just let our dog come with us, and roam free over the island, was a blessing as we didn't have to think about locking him up in a room for hours. The docks on the water are large and can accommodate a large group easily, and we spent countless hours there swimming and relaxing. The cottage itself is setup nicely with a screened in porch area that was ideal to relax with a glass of wine along with a a pair of vintage video game systems that kept the kids entertained one day as the rain fell. I will say that the cottage is characterized as "rustic" and that is an accurate description. If you are looking for 5 star hotel type accommodations then this isn't the place for you. If you want an authentic Adirondack cabin experienced (with updated amenities and cleanliness throughout) then this is the place for you, Hands down some of the best money I ever spent.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Brantingham Lake?

The average price for a rental in Brantingham Lake is $375 per night. This rental is $229 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Island Cottage sleeps 8 - Let your dogs run free. *Includes Pontoon Boat*. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Island Cottage sleeps 8 - Let your dogs run free. *Includes Pontoon Boat*. Enjoy the water!

Is Island Cottage sleeps 8 - Let your dogs run free. *Includes Pontoon Boat* pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Island Cottage sleeps 8 - Let your dogs run free. *Includes Pontoon Boat*?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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