REVIEWS*
Date of Stay: August 2022
Posted On: 10/17/22 by Stephen J.
“We had a lovely stay here. The cottage has an open plan with lots of light (including picture windows overlooking the pond) and is simply but tastefully furnished. It is on a cul-de-sac near a main (rural) road; you can hear vehicles pass by if you listen, but they aren't loud (or frequent). You're literally right on the pond, which in turn connects (via a lengthy scenic passage) to the vastness of Deer River Flow. And yes, a canoe is available! One downside is that this side of the pond is too shallow and muddy for swimming, but it works well for launching the canoe, and the meadow & marsh are beautiful and full of birds, butterflies, red squirrels and the like. The kitchen has necessary equipment (nothing fancy but adequate), and there is an outdoor fireplace with some wood provided. You're a ways north of Paul Smiths and the Saranac Lake chain but close enough to drive down and spend the day. Note that the instructions provided by the owners mention grocery stores in Malone and Lake Placid, but there are also a Grand Union and a newer Aldi's in Saranac Lake. No, there are no shops or restaurants in the immediate vicinity! But there are lots of footpaths and scenic byways, and again, you can access Paul Smith's or Saranac Lake (or Lake Placid if you feel touristy) easily enough. It's a great place to spend time with your sweetheart if you both like nature, quiet, and each other's company.”
Date of Stay: June 2018
Posted On: 6/11/18 by Maria I.
“We really enjoyed to stay at this cabin. It's very clean, cozy and has beautiful view on Lake.
This is great spot to relax and get together with your family.
The Most Peaceful And Quiet Place! I recommend it.
Thank you,
Maria ”
Date of Stay: September 2014
Posted On: 2/21/16 by Rob H.
“Spent a weekend up here in the fall and the scenery was amazing. You wake up looking out onto a beautiful lake with many hikes in the vicinity. Lake Placid is a relatively short drive for some great dining options and entertainment. The house itself is very spacious, clean and well maintained. I didn't have a single complaint and can only recommend this property to others.”
Date of Stay: September 2015
Posted On: 2/21/16 by Daniel S.
“Gorgeous spot. My girlfriend and I were wanting to disconnect from city life and this couldn't have been more perfect. It was quiet and calm, so much so that we both could finish an entire book in a long weekend. I definitely recommend going out to the pond in the early morning. We were out there when the fog was rolling in and it was beautiful. I couldn't recommend this place more highly. ”
Date of Stay: August 2013
Posted On: 3/9/14 by Carol and Eddie G.
“We loved our stay at Horseshoe pond! It was a true Adirondack experience. The cabin had a great feel to it - all our needs were met with furnishings both comfortable and attractive. The views were beautiful in a very private setting. It was wonderful to relax in the adk chairs overlooking the pond. The paddles right from the property were spectacular down Deer River Flow. (There is even use of a canoe at the property!) Access to the rest of the park is easy - maps, adk magazines and info are available to peruse. This is by far the best place we have stayed in the Adirondacks. ”
Date of Stay: July 2012
Posted On: 4/29/13 by Blanca M.
“My family and I stayed at this lovely and scenic cottage in the summer and really enjoyed the peace and natural beauty we found. The cottage - really a spacious two-story house on a lake - was in great condition - everything clean and orderly and in good working condition. The view of the lake from the living room is stupendous. It is well located - near the college and local museums of natural history. I would highly recommend this cottage for anyone seeking a restful and inspiring stay in the Adirondacks. ”
Date of Stay: July 2012
Posted On: 7/15/12 by Lori D.
“Bottom line, my husband and I are definitely coming back to this rental! We mostly like to canoe and hike in lesser populated/visited areas, and I think Franklin County fits the bill -- this was our frst time to this area. This rental made an excellent home base for a week in the Adirondacks, plus it does have the pond and Deer River Flow and meandering bog flow right off its own property. The house is actually quite spacious -- I think the photos really don't show you how much elbow room you get. With just two of us in the house we had way more than enough space. The house is nicely decorated with Adirondack themed items. It gets you into the spirit of the place.
My first impression was that the house was very clean when we arrived. Plenty of supplies in-house such as toilet paper and paper towels, food staples like salt & pepper and basic spices, and dishes and dish towels, soap, etc. Pots and pans were kind of limited. The beds are firm, not saggy, and seem new, which I like. There were pillows and blankets. We brought our own sheets and towels. Water pressure was excellent and water heater kept up with our needs no problem. Everything in the house is in good condition. There are new windows, and they do all open (I'm an open-window kind of person), but a couple lack screens. (The picture windows in the LR don't open, being picture windows, of course.)
There are a few other properties nearby, but the closest one -- which you can see from the yard -- seemed empty, the year-round neighbor was quiet for the most part (chainsaw during the day occasionally -- but had a dog that I never heard bark once), and a larger camp next door was mostly silent except for a family having some fun swimming and such on a couple of afternoons. Can't see that camp from the house and can't see the year round resident from the house either. It is quite private overall with a large yard all around the house.
We did bring a canoe, but used the camp canoe for the pond, as the put-in is a short walk from the house ... but too far for us to feel like carrying our own heavy canoe over there more than once or twice. The canoe is an Old Town and was great for flat water and pushing over low beaver dams.
There was firewood supplied, but we didn't make any fires in the fire pit. The propane grill worked great. It is small though -- perfect for us, but maybe small for a bigger group. There are lawn chairs you can use. (I brought some since I wasn't sure.)
There is a TV and maybe half a dozen DVDs -- no TV reception. That was fine for us as we don't watch TV anyway, but if you like to watch movies you might want to bring your own. Lots of CDs for music at the house. I brought CDs and never bothered to listen to my own stuff. I liked the house CDs. A small book colletion at the house, but enough novels to get you through the week.
Internet -- the owner told me there is a new Verizon cell tower. We do have Verizon cell phones, and we had service at the house. I do have a Samsung Galaxy Tablet, so I brought that with my laptop and used the tablet as a hot spot and had internet service. There is no internet service otherwise. Lots of three-prong outlets around the house for your devices and chargers.
There is only one place nearby to get supplies and food -- a small deli/grocery with daytime hours. But, the bonus us that you can walk to it from the house. Malone is the only town around we found with grocery stores and such -- about a 20 minute drive north. We ended up having a tire patched in Malone and checked out some shops one day. Overall it's your typical half-deserted upstate NY small town that had its hey-day in another era. But you can arrive with some basic food for one or two meals and then go to Price Chopper or Aldi's in Malone and buy all your food for the week and avoid civilzation after that. ;)
Oh, and the house is not very far off of Rt 30, a main route through the area, so in the early morning you do get a fair amount of road noise at the property. I have to say though, the views outweigh the noise and the birds and loons don't seem to care... and then late at night (like 2 am) you can hear the occasional truck zooming by. During the day time the road noise is pretty much not noticeable, I think due to the wind and just general noise of the day (birds, yourself, etc).
Again, good value for the money. I really didn't want to leave, and while we did a lot of outdoor stuff, I could have easily spent a couple of days just sitting in the yard, watching the pond and the wildlife and reading a book and napping. Really nice spot!”
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