Hand-Crafted Cottage near Gore Mountain and Minerva Lake
About this cottage rental
Located on a quiet road with open fields and mountain views, this recently renovated cottage is clean, beautifully built, warm and comfortable. All new kitchen with new appliances and zinc countertop, new bath with hand-tiled tub and shower. All wood walls and floors, fine craftsmanship with rustic touches. Downstairs bedroom with queen bed and upstairs bunkroom with queen and two singles will sleep two couples, or small family comfortably. Also perfect for one or two people who want privacy and peace. We do not cater to large groups - max adults is 5. Gas furnace plus electric heat in the bathroom to keep showers warm and comfy. A wood stove in the living room with large glass viewing door is perfect for evening relaxation in cool weather. House is situated on 100 private acres you can roam at will on foot, cross country skis or snowshoes. Trails lead to your own beautiful waterfall behind the house, or across the street to a high bank above Minerva stream with private access for canoe or kayak, or through the woods nearby where we allow New York State to maintain a trail on our property to ponds with a public lean-to if you want to experience Adirondack camping in a lean to 6 miles up the trail on a pond. Once you arrive, you will be 2 miles from the small hamlet of Olmstedville with its gas station and general store, town museum, several churches and a delightful local restaurant (Li'l Nonny's) with wonderful home style breakfast and lunch until Columbus Day: 8 miles from North Creek with stores, restaurants and bars (we recommend Bar Vino for delicious food and a good wine list), and a slow train to Saratoga Springs. Rafting trips down the Hudson can be arranged in summer months, and there's the exciting White Water Derby the first weekend in May each year on the Upper Hudson River. Nearby Gore Mountain has great skiing during the winter season with biking and gondola trips in warm weather. You are an hour and a half from the Governor's mansion in Albany; two hours from a lovely French restaurant in Montreal; or four hours from NYC for nearly everything else in the world. A train runs between NYC and Montreal with stops in Albany, Ticonderoga, Westport etc. If you want to spend a nite in Canada. At home in the cottage you may see a deer across the street or an eagle cruising the sky. Watch for Ravens (one of the most intelligent of all birds) doing summer acrobatics, hear coyotes howling after dark in late Summer and Autumn, and come in contact with the occasional owl or fox. You may also spot a bear if you are lucky. They are generally non-agressive unless they have cubs with them - just smile and leave them alone. Do NOT put out food for them!! The night sky shows the brilliance and beauty of the Milky Way and if you are lucky, the Northern Lights will shine. You are in the middle of a beautiful natural area, yet right on a paved road. We do the snow-shoveling in winter and mow the lawn in the summer. Natural Stone Bridge and Caves is 10 miles east in Pottersville - great for both kids and adults - you can swim there and see some natural Adirondack caves without special clothing or equipment. Lots of comfortable climbs are within striking distance in all directions - Crane Mountain in nearby Johnsburg, with great views for a relatively short climb, is our favorite. Vanderwarker is half an hour north on 28N and still has a fire tower with a great view. You can also climb Snider, located behind our caretaker's home, which is walking distance from the house. Just call Duane for permission and instructions - 45 minutes to the top and a nice view of Minerva Valley, Olmstedville and the rolling peaks to the west. Watch for deer and bear scat under the Beech trees. If you drive north on I-87 the high peaks are magnificent to look at. There are ferries and a bridge that cross Lake Champlain to Vermont. One will take you directly to Burlington, a wonderful, vibrant College city on the lake. Contact friends or take care of business with free internet and telephone (U.S. and Canada only). Or just kick back and read a good book. Care-taker is down the road a piece if you have a question or need assistance. We opened for business in late 2013 and every guest so far has been pleased - check our 90 five-star reviews. We look forward to your happy stay with us. Marcia and George Halloran
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(174 Reviews)
10.0
We had a wonderful ski vacation! The custom cabin was just our style and a perfect location! We plan to visit again!
10.0
Though the weather was dreary
The cottage was cheery…..
And warm, clean, beautiful, thoughtful.
Manager Andrew was and caretaker Duane were so thoughtful and friendly.
5.0
Very cozy! You must spend the weekend there to feel the positive vibes! Conveniently located 12 miles from Gore Mountain Ski Center it’s also perfect for families with children and friends during the winter season.
5.0
Host was Great! Cabin was Great! Skiing was Great! 5 Star Stay!!!
5.0
We had such a lovely time in this cabin. Even cooked a full Turkey dinner! The cabin was cozy and relaxing and the waterfalls were beautiful! Can’t wait to schedule another visit!
5.0
From rainy New York City to snow on Thanksgiving. We had all food with us. So, I did not go to Minerva - the nearby town. We enjoyed long trail just behind the house. A close waterfall. The house has fireplace, everything is nice, convenient, has utensils, dishes, plates, salt, oil, paper towels, etc. Great! Highly recommend for getaway.
5.0
My family and I enjoyed staying at this cabin off the beaten road. We had everything we needed to prepare all of our meals in the kitchen. The main window in the living room had a beautiful view of a mountain that had all the fall foliage colors. It was quiet, serene and we loved sitting outside and being able to hear the waterfall in the distant. We enjoyed an outdoor fire every night. There were many local hikes that we were able to hike. Thank you for the wonderful stay! I would highly recommend for couples or small families.
5.0
Absolutely beautiful scenery. Great place to explore. House was perfectly clean. Really enjoyed the indoor fireplace.
5.0
Super clean and organized. Great attention to detail . Lots of things supplied that weren't expected like soap, laundry detergent. Very secluded.
5.0
Pristine cabin with a beautiful mountain view, we had such a relaxing weekend!
5.0
The cabin had plenty of space for my family of 4. The location was perfect for us. We enjoyed the hike to the private waterfall behind the house. We spent lots of time at the playground at Minerva Beach (just down the road). It was a very nice and comfortable stay.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay! The cabin was nice, clean, and peaceful.
5.0
We absolutely loved the stay. House is beautiful and enjoyed the waterfall
5.0
What a great place to spend a week! Thoughtfully built on an amazing property. You can hear the waterfall as soon as you open the car door in the driveway!
Everyone loved the house!
10.0
We love staying at this getaway! The cutest little cabin in the woods. Always absolutely spotless and easy to communicate with the owners. So very well supplied with all our needs. We are repeat visitors and will be back next year. ⭐️😃⭐️
5.0
Great camp in a great location. The house has an Adirondack camp feel. There is everything you need for your vacation. The house is 200 feet from Stoney Pond trail. The owner was great!
5.0
We had an excellent stay. The cabin is very clean and is equipped with everything you could need. We did a lot of hiking and a day at Saratoga and the cabin is in a great location for both.
5.0
Beautifully appointed cozy home tucked in a bucolic setting . Lovely scenery with the sound of a nearby waterfall all make for a restful stay
Trails within walking distance.
Super clean !
5.0
Great stay, cabin was very clean and well stocked. Owners were very nice and had great communication. We've stayed at a lot of places in this country, this is one of the quitest places and settings we've stayed.
5.0
Chill place
5.0
Wonderful long weekend in this Adirondack cottage. Very clean and comfortable. Loved the waterfall on the property and nearby hiking.
5.0
The property is exactly as advertised. The owner was polite and the caretaker was very nice.
5.0
My friend and I rented this cabin for our annual girls snowboard trip. Needless to say- this was the best place we have stayed at to date! The cabin was super clean, cozy, and just oozed Adirondaks mountain cabin in every aspect. It was amazing! Location was great for us to get to Gore mountain in about 15 mins. The hosts were very accommodating and the cabin had everything we needed. Definitely want to return in the warmer seasons to see what the surrounding property has to offer. Great stay!!
5.0
Everything went smoothly
5.0
This cabin was everything we expected and more for our ski weekend! It is nestled on a beautiful mountain road only 18 min from Gore. The place was very clean and the details and craftsmanship in the cabin made for a truly comfortable and enjoyable stay. We will be definitely be back to enjoy it during other seasons!
5.0
The cabin is absolutely amazing! My son and I stayed 2 nights, and skied Gore Mountain. The Mountain is only about 15 mins away, which is very convenient. We felt like we were at home. The property is very clean and well kept. They also dropped off a snow blower for us so we could get out of the driveway in the morning. Again, the place was amazing, we loved it and will be back next year!
5.0
I am sincere when I say this is by far one of the best VRBOs we've stayed in. The craftsmanship of the house is remarkable. The cleanliness is unprecedented. The coziness is unbelievable. We cannot wait to go back!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. We were very pleased with the property and the photos don't even do it justice to show how cute and inviting the Cabin is. We had everything we needed. Would love to return when we could take advantage of the hiking trails. Our interactions with the owners were timely and our comfort and satisfaction were a top priority.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the O’Conner Cabin! It was clean and perfectly fit our needs. We will be back!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. We were very pleased with the property and the photos don't even do it justice to show how cute and inviting the Cabin is. We had everything we needed. Would love to return when we could take advantage of the hiking trails. Our interactions with the owners were timely and our comfort and satisfaction were a top priority.
5.0
We had a wonderful time here! Great hiking on the premises. Huge pile of dry firewood on screened-in porch, very easy to light. Wood stove worked very well to heat the whole house, as did the heating system. Quick drive to Gore ski area and North Creek. Would happily return.
5.0
This cottage was awesome in every way. Very quiet area. Very clean inside and very nicely decorated. We only stayed two nights but thinking of returning in the summer. I would recommend this place. Its about a 15 minute drive to Gore Mtn
5.0
My girlfriend and I spent a couple nights in this cabin and we really loved it, the pictures online don’t do it justice. It’s way bigger than we thought. It was always warm and cozy and we used the wood burning stove which was a nice touch. It has all the amenities that we needed for cooking and for the bathroom. The washer and dryer were convenient to have as well. The only thing I would say is that the check in time states 2:00pm, so we arrived at that time and the caretaker told us it was at 4:00pm. This is not obvious at first glance and is inside the full check in instructions. Not a huge deal but something to keep in mind. All in all the cabin was perfect for our weekend getaway and we would go back anytime!
5.0
Beautiful place clean amazing setting. It wud be nice if there was a tv but other than that its perfect
5.0
We stayed at the cottage with friends over Christmas. It met every expectation we had for a relaxing time in the Adirondacks for the holidays. The cabin was warm and cozy even when the power went out for a short time minutes after we checked in due to a winter storm; the wood stove kept us warm and toasty. Andrew, our host, was very attentive and helpful. He even assisted us in finding a Christmas tree for us to cut for our stay. The cottage has a nicely appointed finish and decor. The cottage has a screened in porch with a picnic table and Adirondack chairs with a beautiful view of mountains and the morning sun. There is plenty of showshoeing and solitude to enjoy, while also being close to downhill skiing at Gore. We would highly recommend a stay at this cottage.
5.0
Lovely location, lots of nature at your doorstep, this is a wonderful spot at any time of year. Very clean and comfortable with a charming decor. Attention to detail from start to finish. Responsive hosts A++ Rating.
5.0
Nice place, just as advertised. We would return.
5.0
Great cabin on a beautiful property. Peaceful and cozy. My 1st time back since 2016 and the place is as pristine as ever. Highly recommend it.
5.0
I really enjoyed my stay . Cabin was well maintained, very clean and
had everything that you would need . Lots of dry wood there for the
wood stove which was easy to light. It’s very peaceful there. Almost no traffic . Had a chance to see several deer close by and several turkeys crossing the road. When you step out of the car first thing you hear is the brook nearby. Short walk out back you will see the waterfalls. There are trails nearby. Scenery is great. Thanks George and Andrew
4.0
The cabin was great. Even better than the pictures looked. Loved the layout and all the decor. Was clean and very well kept. A wonderful place for a relaxing stay.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Hudson Valley?
The average price for a rental in Hudson Valley is $260 per night. This rental is $84 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hand-Crafted Cottage near Gore Mountain and Minerva Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hand-Crafted Cottage near Gore Mountain and Minerva Lake pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hand-Crafted Cottage near Gore Mountain and Minerva Lake?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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