REVIEWS*
Date of Stay: August 2024
Posted On: 3/14/25 by Joe Y.
“Quintessential Adirondack experience. It is quiet and peaceful here with stunning views of Paradox Lake. The different cabins are very interesting as well. They were a bit run down in the past, but a lot of improvements have been made. Have been going here with family and friends for many years now.”
Owner's Response
“Thank you for your review! Yes, we continue to improve the cottages and the grounds whenever we can. Thank you for your many years of support. We're always glad to see your family!”
Date of Stay: July 2024
Posted On: 3/6/25 by Barry S.
“The Sunderland Cottages have been owned by members of the Sunderland family since the early 1950's and it's a real pleasure to stay at such family-oriented vacation cabins. Paradox Lake is a beautiful, quiet spot and there are free kayaks, rowboats and canoes available for guests to use, a very nice sandy swimming beach, a spot for campfires near the shore, and also close proximity to the village of Schroon Lake and historic Fort Ticonderoga. Many of the other guests have been coming for years, and I can see why! The Sunderland family members were extremely friendly and helpful.”
Owner's Response
“Thanks for the lovely and descriptive review. I hope you'll come back when you are able. We always enjoy your company!”
Date of Stay: July 2023
Posted On: 3/3/25 by Maria S.
“My family and I have enjoyed 27 wonderful years at Sunderland cottages! The pristine setting and location of the cabins, which are tucked away in a cove on Paradox Lake, is truly a hidden gem. If you're looking for a totally natural and peaceful vacation on a lake in the Adirondacks, your stay at Sunderland will not disappoint! ”
Owner's Response
“Thanks so much for your review, and for the pleasure of your company and the opportunity to see your fine daughters grow up over all of those years!”
Date of Stay: January 2024
Posted On: 3/2/25 by Adrian D.
“My favorite place of all. A snuggly warm cabin on a peaceful sparkling lake. My family and I look forward every year to our time at Paradox. It's become a family tradition. Kayaking, hiking,swimming, and fishing are all right at your finger tips. Bon fire nights and lazy mornings listening to the loons call. So many wonderful memories. Thank you Sunderland!”
Owner's Response
“Thank you! We always look forward to your visit at the beginning of each summer, starting the season off with your kind quiet presence!”
Date of Stay: January 2023
Posted On: 2/28/25 by Katarzyna K.
“We first discovered the Sunderland Cottages during Covid when we rented the Kingfisher cabin the summer of 2020. We loved how much you felt part of nature and it was a great way to disconnect and enjoy Paradox Lake. My kids surprisingly really enjoyed disconnecting and enjoying the cabin, the water dock where they enjoyed swimming, jumping off the dock and into tubes. My son caught the biggest 15 inch big mouth bass which my husband is still jealous of. He keeps coming back and trying to catch a bigger one-unsuccessfully. We canoe, we kayak, we even rented paddle boards one year and ended up loving it and buying inflatable ones. There are great little channels on one side of Paradox lake to paddle in. There is an Adventure Rope Course nearby we also enjoyed. We also brought a telescope and stargazed since Adirondack area is a perfect place to stargaze. The cabin is clean and rustic but has everything you need to cook your meals. The owners provide a compost bin so we liked that they ate mindful of that. You do have to walk your stuff to the cabin since there is no parking next to the cabin so be mindful of how much you bring. There is rocky path to the top in the back of the cabins or a driving path down but only if you have 4 wheel drive. You then walk up some stairs and paths. The biggest drawback for us was the lack of air conditioning. Do bring extra fans as this really help move the air to keep cool on hot summer days. The accommodations are simple and fit perfectly in the wooded area. We enjoyed evenings by the fire where we roasted marshmallows and kielbasa and got to know our neighbors. The lake itself is warmer than most in the area since the current runs the other way. It does have these annoying flies that sit on you as you float so being bug spray. I love reading a book while floating tied to the dock or on our deck overlooking the lake. We brought an electric motor our last trip so that helped us explore Paradox lake more using the canoe provided. No gas motors are allowed on property. We also brought our inflatable Sups and were able to keep them by the dock since its pretty private there and we didnt worry about anyone taking it. The rock is perfect for sunning and the kids like to push of the rocks there on tubes and its a great fishing spot and awesome at night to lay on the warm rocks and look up at the plentiful stars. The town has great ice cream and you can rent a boat to go on Shasta lake.So if you want to forget about the stress of everyday life and relax by the lake and truly decompress then this is the perfect place to do it. We are thankful for stumbling upon it and have been back three times and plan to in the future. ”
Owner's Response
“Thank you, Katarzyna!
We enjoyed your company at Paradox Lake and hope to see you again soon!”
Date of Stay: July 2024
Posted On: 2/3/25 by David B.
“Our family has been staying at Sunderland Cottages since 2002. There are a group of other renters who stay there at the same time as us each year who have been coming even longer. That tells you something about this place--most obviously, it's the kind of place people want to keep coming back to. There are many reasons for this: the Cottages sit on one of the most beautiful spots on Paradox Lake, which is itself a supremely beautiful lake. It's the perfect sized lake--big enough to explore paddling around on a canoe, but small enough so that it still feels very private and you can enjoy swimming or simply floating around. The property is surrounded by a cove that secludes it from the rest of the lake as well. The cabins are comfortable and well-integrated into the landscape. This place if for people who appreciate the natural beauty of the Adirondacks and enjoy water activities, cooking out, and hanging out with cool people around a campfire. We've made some great friends here, and can't recommend it enough.”
Owner's Response
“Thanks for your review, David! You captured much of what we love about Paradox Lake: its beauty, its perfect size, big enough to invite exploration, and small enough to be peaceful and relaxing. We also enjoy our guests- people who vacation together or meet here and enjoy chatting around a campfire. We've enjoyed you, your family, your music, and your friends for 23+years! Thank you again for your many years with us, and for your wonderful description of what you enjoy about SunderLand Cottages!”
Date of Stay: August 2017
Posted On: 6/30/18 by Walter M.
“Every August, my wife and I rent the same rustic cabin on Paradox Lake. From the master bed on the second floor of Chickadee, you can look across the living room/dining area, through the sliding doors, to the upstairs deck and the lake. Behind you is the bathroom & shower. The deck affords one views of The Point, an excellent spot for fishing by day, and stargazing by night. Downstairs is a well-appointed kitchen, off which is another deck. Tucked off the stairs, halfway between the two floors, is a cozy bedroom nook. Canoes, rowboats, and a sailboat are available to renters. Also free of charge are bird watching opportunities - loons, hummingbirds, kingfishers, and an occasional bald eagle. Food may be purchased in Schroon Lake at the grocery store of at the weekly Farmer's Market. There is no TV, nor Wifi, which we find very relaxing. This property offers one a beautiful and restful spot to unwind.”
Owner's Response
“Thank you, Walter! I appreciate the details about Chickadee and the (real) birds! We look forward to seeing you and the rest of the "noodlers" drifting and talking out in the cove- not to mention the sounds of guitars and singing from the Kingfisher deck!”
Date of Stay: January 2016
Posted On: 6/28/18 by Martin K.
“I have been at a few lakeside retreats and none of them can come close in the quality to be found at Sunderland.The hosts have become friends,they are welcoming and kind..helpful...friendly...informed..i can go on and on but i am sure you know how i feel.The place is clean and neat.All of the many amenities there are in fine order and we hate leaving.We have stayed with my hosts at Sunderland many summers in a row and each time we make reservations for the following season.What else can i say other than i LOVE the place,the location and the people.Thank You,Martin kahl,NYC.”
Owner's Response
“That is so touching, and kind, Marty! Thank you!”
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