GORGEOUS WATERFRONT HOME FOR SALE & RENT "HIAWATHA" 4 BR, 1 BA, Maximum Occupancy: 8 Caroga Lake, NY 12078 Fulton County Great Sacandaga Lake Region Vacation Rentals LISTING ID: VR5193 |
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Built circa 1890 as a private lodge, Hiawatha is one of the oldest camps on Mountain Lake, a small, quiet lake in the Southern Adirondacks. Situated 25 feet above the water on a sunny slope, Hiawatha is graced with gorgeous sunset views of the lake from its 4 bedrooms and from the living room and porch spanning its lakefront facade. A flight of steps leads from the deep, furnished porch of the traditional brown-shingled cottage to a 42-foot long stone-walled waterfront with a shallow, hard bottom, ideal for swimming. Hiawatha has been lovingly maintained and recently renovated as a traditional three-season cottage charmingly decorated with comfortable camp furnishings. Vintage accessories and original art distinguish this pleasant, versatile living space.The bright, lake-view living room has freshly whitewashed cedar shingle walls and high, exposed-beam ceilings. New and antique classic cottage furniture, upholstered and painted in subtle leaf-greens and aquas, includes a queen sleeper-sofa, love seat, comfortable reading chairs and cushioned wicker. Neutral, textural carpeting warms the room. The original riverstone mantel is fitted with an ivory enameled gas fireplace, extending the vacation season into spring and fall. A dining table sits beneath a wide lakefront window; a folding games table & chairs can be set up for playing one of the classic board games. An entertainment armoire contains standard-service satellite TV with VCR and DVD, a stereo and a selection of CDs and videos. Wireless dial-up internet service is provided for your laptop.The large kitchen is wonderful for a big family or two families vacationing together it has 2 stoves (one gas, one electric), 2 refrigerators and a double sink! Delicious local spring water for drinking is provided in a water cooler. A breakfast center is stocked with microwave, coffee maker, espresso machine, toaster and electric teapot. Other small appliances include a blender, popcorn popper, toaster oven, electric mixer and crockpot. Iron skillets, stainless pots and sharp knives make cooking a pleasure. Vintage and contemporary tableware including Jadeite and two full sets of dishes, one in cream & green and the other in a wild yellow rose pattern, set a charming table. A CD stereo/radio provides music. A stainless gas grill with stovetop burner is located just outside the kitchen door, with a lake view.The full bathroom, also on the first floor, includes a vanity sink and a tub with shower. A hairdryer, iron and ironing board are provided.The 4 upstairs bedrooms are furnished with vintage metal beds and antique dressers. The three Lake-view bedrooms have queen beds. The 4th bedroom, with a full bed and 2 built-in bunks for small children, has a high window offering privacy with a partial water view. The queen sleeper-sofa in the living room provides an additional bed. Deluxe bedding for Hiawatha includes down comforters, feather pillows, fleece blankets, and charming vintage bedspreads. You provide sheets, pillowcases and towels, or rent ours for an additional fee.With a generous dock on a beautiful stone-terraced waterfront, Hiawatha is a comfortable and well-furnished base for water sports and outdoor activities. Life here centers on the water, with much of the activity taking place on the houses ample porch and dock, furnished with all-season wicker and teak, including a dining table, Adirondack chairs and steamer chaises. Lattice on a side wall of the porch and hemlock hedges provide privacy. A gas patio heater extends the pleasant evenings. Please note that no outdoor fires of any kind are allowed due to fire hazard.Mountain Lake offers 100 acres of excellent swimming, small boating and fishing. Stairs lead into the water for easy access; there is a diving board at the end of the dock. An aluminum rowboat is moored to the dock for your use. While Hiawatha cannot accommodate a motorboat or jet ski, youre welcome to bring kayaks or canoes, or rent ours by the day or week. Located in the quiet township of Bleecker, Mountain Lake is surrounded by deep woods on the southern edge of the 6 million acre Adirondack Park, just half an hour from the New York State Thruway. A selection of guidebooks and maps highlights the abundance of well-marked trails in the area for hiking and mountain biking. A footpath at the waters edge circles the lake, or hike a trail behind Hiawatha to another nearby lake. There are 17 golf courses to choose from in the county. Antiquing is popular, with several small shops in the area and large antiques malls in nearby Dolgeville and Little Falls.Dinner and drinks can be had minutes away at a local roadhouse. All services are within 10-15 minutes in the historic cities of Gloversville and Johnstown. Nearby excursions include Saratoga Springs (Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Performing Arts Center with New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, headliners concerts), Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame, Farmers Museum, Glimmerglass Opera), Lake George (Lake George Opera, Great Escape Theme Park), Howe Caverns, Secret Caverns, Adirondack Animal Park, Blue Mountain Lake (Adirondack Museum), and the Great Sacandaga Lake, all within 30-90 minutes. New York, Boston, Niagara Falls and Montreal are within 4 hours. HIAWATHA IS ALSO FOR SALE. IT IS A WONDERFUL HOME. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE INTERESTED. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR GUEST BOOK AND REGIONAL INFORMATION: www.southernadirondacklakehouserentals.com |
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| Listing ID: | VR5193 |
| Property Address: | Caroga Lake, NY 12078 |
| Region: | Great Sacandaga Lake Region - MAP |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Bed Sizes: |
3 Queen
1 Full 2 Other |
| Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Max Occupancy: | 8 |
| On-Site Amenities: |
• 100% Pet Free (no pets ever present with owners or renters) • 100% Smoke Free (no indoor smoking ever by owners or renters) • Adirondack Chairs • Alarm Clock • Antique Furnishings • Beach, Private • Blender • Book Collection, Adirondack Related • Book Collection, General • Cable TV Reception, Basic • CD Player • Coffee Maker • Credit Card or Paypal Accepted for Rental Fee • Deck • Dock • DVD Player • Fan (ceiling) • Fan (portable) • Fireplace (gas) • First Aid Kit • Gourmet Kitchen
• Grill (gas)
• High Speed Internet - Wired • High Speed Internet - Wireless • Ironing Board/Iron • Kitchenware (dishes, pots, utensils, etc.) • Lakefront • Microwave • Picnic Table, Outdoor • Porch (no screen) • Refrigerator/Freezer (full size) • Scenic View from Inside House • Scenic View from Outside House • Stereo • Stove/Oven • Telephone • Television, Standard • Toaster • Toaster Oven • Tourist Information Folder • VCR Player |
| Activities On Site: |
• Boating • Canoe/Kayak Rentals • Canoeing/Kayaking • Fishing
• Hiking Trail(s)
• Lake • Sailing • Walking Path |
| Activities 1-15 Minutes: |
• Antique Shopping • Arcade • ATM (Cash) Machine • ATV Trails • Bank • Bar/Tavern/Brew Pub • Basketball Court • Bike Path • Bowling • Church • Farmer's Market • Fitness Club • Gas Station • Golf Course • Grocery Store - Large • Grocery Store - Small • Historic Site • Horse Trails • Hospital
• Hunting
• Laundromat • Library • Marina • Miniature Golf • Movie Rental Store • Movie Theatre • Museum • Nature Center or Attraction • Office / Shipping Service Store • Orchard • Playground • Public Boat Launch • Restaurant • Swimming Pool (Indoor) • Synagogue • Tennis • Urgent or Emergency Care Center |
| Activities 16-30 Minutes: |
• Airplane Tour • Bike Rentals • Boat Rentals • Boat Tour • Caves
• Concerts
• Go-Karts • Horseback Riding Center • Mountain Bike Center • River |
| Activities 31-60 Minutes: |
• Amusement Park • Live Entertainment • Live Theatre or Dance • Outlet Shopping • Shopping Mall • Skate Board Park • Spa
• Swimming Pool (Outdoor) • Train Ride • Tubing (River) • Water Park • Whitewater Rafting Center • Winery |
| Pet Policy: | No pets please. |
| Smoking Policy: | No smoking indoors please. |
| Cleaning Policy: | Please leave the house as you found it. |
| Linen Policy: | We provide comfortable bedding, blankets and pillows. Please bring your own pillowcases, sheets and towels. |
| Security Deposit Information: | $300 security deposit required in a separate check. |
| Rental Rates: | July and August: $1,700 per week, from 6 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. the following Friday.
September-June: $1,300 per week or $275 per night with 2 night minimum. Check "Last Minute Specials" or inquire for "last minute getaway" rates. Kayak & Canoe Rentals: $25/each per day, $100/each per week. $250/per week for 2 kayaks & 1 canoe |
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Phone: 518-835-3500
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