Very relaxing and comfortable amenities. The caretaker and his dog were great! The fishing was very good. The lake was awesome, great for swimming, kayaking, and power boating! The loons were amazing! The communication with the owners could have been better, particularly when we were trying to iron out specific issues...there was very little response and they were less than pleasant. The bathrooms were very well appointed and in great shape! The new shower was GREATLY appreciated! The screened in "rock" room was another favorite hang out for puzzles and games along with the perfect place for dining! Also enjoyed the sitting deck up on the hill overlooking the lake, it was very relaxing. The kitchen was well stocked and everything worked out well. The record player was very cool and the VHS/VCR worked well for the young teenagers, although it took them quite awhile to figure them out...which was entertaining in itself! The main cabin front door would not shut or latch so when you closed it, it remained ajar. But the remote location rendered that lack of security a non-issue...just a bug entrance and a heat loss. The furniture was comfortable and lighting was good. The access to the dock is excellent and the dock was well equipped and a great place to fish, swim, sun bathe, or just relax in the very comfortable dock furniture! The campfires were very relaxing, the fire ring was good and well appointed, the seating could be improved as the terrain around the fire was difficult at times in the dark, the bushes surrounding the fire pit could be cut back some more and the seats were very comfortable but just getting old and weak. The barbecue grill was very nice and worked out well! The woods behind the cabins were great to hike and explore the large boulders were very cool! The age of the cabin is impressive while its quality was most comforting. The history of the local structures and that entire area is fascinating! We had a great time and loved our vacation in the cabins!

I can't say enough good things about this property, the caretakers and the hosts! We spent 4 wonderful days here with our cousins (4 adults, 4 kids) and had an amazing time. Everything was clean, the caretakers were incredibly helpful and the property/location is gorgeous. We hiked, swam, fished, stargazed, took the boat to Blue Mountain Lake, cooked over the fire, napped in our hammocks, sat by the campfire every night, read books on the dock during the day and played endless rounds of cards. There are some things that you should know when booking... for starters, you MUST rent a boat of some sort (recommend Burke's Marina in Raquette Lake). This property is only accessible by boat so if you want to get anywhere (including back to your car), you must have a boat. We planned to rent a ski boat but ended up with a pontoon boat and were so glad we did. We even used it as auxiliary outdoor seating for some meals! The caretakers will shuttle you from the parking lot when you first arrive but you'll need your own boat shortly thereafter (Burke's Marina delivers to the dock!) Also, note that both bathrooms are in separate buildings from the bedrooms. They are wonderful bathrooms -- clean and spacious -- but you have to walk outside to get to them. Additionally, they don't have showers so you can take a bath, use the outdoor shower bags provided or just do what we did... bathe in the lake! It was one of the highlights of the trip for all of us, frankly. Lastly, make sure you understand the sleeping arrangements. The main house has a separate master bedroom with a big bed. Then there is a twin bed in the main living area with a twin trundle beneath. The separate "bunkie house" was a huge hit with our kids. That is a huge open room with a king bed and two twins that have trundles beneath. So you can split up families between the houses or do what we did and put all of the kids in the bunkie house. Regina (the owner) was absolutely amazing, I couldn't have asked for a better host!! The caretakers were wonderful and helpful and knowledgeable about everything we could possibly need. If you are looking to truly get away (absolutely ZERO cell service on the property) and enjoy peaceful solitude in an amazing natural setting, this is perfect!! It is rustic so don't expect anything to be super fancy but we all agreed that it was spectacular!! In fact, we're already planning a vacation back there next summer -- but for LONGER!

My wife, two boys and I had a fantastic time at the cabin. We had indoor and outdoor fires, meals inside and out, used the kayaks at the property, hiked the trails that start out the back door, swam, stargazed (wow), relaxed. My brother and his family joined us for our last night and stayed in the guest cabin, and our combined group of 7 fit easily. I loved the boatride to the cabin, and the caretakers were really helpful. The owner was super flexible with our needs, and hope to return!

The kind of day I am having I need to be sitting on that dock smiling looking at the beautiful nature. Lisa A. Nicol