4,000 Sq Ft | Large Screened Porch | Top Birding Location | Wood-Burning Fireplace Venture to the Adirondacks and immerse yourself in the beauty of Upstate New York at 'The Birdhouse.' This expansive 4-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental in Keene has everything you and your outdoors-loving friends and family need. When you're not hiking local trails or exploring Lake Placid's quaint downtown area, try birding from the deck or grab a novel to read on the private riverfront beach. Book today! -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed - Bedroom 2: 1 king bed LOWER LEVEL - Bedroom 3: 1 king bed, 2 twin daybeds - Bedroom 4: 2 twin beds OUTDOOR LIVING - Charcoal grill (charcoal provided) - Ausable River access on-site - Private deck, furnished screened porch w/ outdoor dining table - Covered slate patio INDOOR LIVING - 2024 construction - Stylish interior, wood fireplace (firewood provided) - Media room w/ flat-screen TV, board games & books - Office area/desk, sunroom - Loft ceilings, large picture windows - Bathtub KITCHENS - 2 kitchen areas - Dishwasher, gas range stove, microwave - Toaster, knife set, ample pots/pans, blender - Moccamaster drip coffee maker, French press, Italian Moka pot - Cooking basics, trash bags/paper towels, dishware & flatware - Dining tables GENERAL - Heated/radiant floors, ceiling fans, mini-split heat & air conditioning - Linens/towels, hair dryer - Iron/board, washer/dryer - Free WiFi - Keyless entry FAQ - 2 exterior security cameras (facing out) - Pet fee (paid pre-trip) - King beds can be configured as twin beds ACCESSIBILITY - 2-story home, step-free access to lower level - Lower Level: sleeping arrangements for 6, threshold-free bathrooms, wheelchair-friendly kitchen - Unfenced river/beach access (child supervision recommended) PARKING - Gravel driveway (4 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- - Keene: Home of the Adirondack High Peaks - Private beach on the Ausable River: trout fishing, fly fishing, birding, scenic views - Less than 1 mile to Keene's downtown - 1 mile to Hulls Falls - 2 miles to Marcy Field - 11 miles to Mt Van Hoevenberg - cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bobsled run, indoor climbing center, Cliffside Coaster - 13 miles to Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort - alpine skiing & mountain biking - 14 miles to Lake Placid & High Peaks Wilderness - horse show, shops, multiple trailheads, hunting, Ironman race - 14 miles to John Brown Farm State Historic Site - 15 miles to Adirondack Rail Trail Lake Placid - 31 miles to Adirondack Regional Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 2 max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This property features unobstructed access to a river/beach area; child supervision is strongly recommended - This 2-story home offers step-free access using the lower-level entrance but requires stairs to access the primary living areas - The 2 twin beds in bedroom 4 can be converted to a king bed with prior request. Please reach out to the Guest Contact at least 6 days before your arrival to coordinate - Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is a doorbell camera on the front door facing the entrance, and 1 camera is on the side of the house by the front porch facing the front yard. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record audio and video when activated by motion