This Lodge has Lake and river access and boasts some of the most memorable Kayak and Canoe and Hiking excursions that the Adirondacks have to offer. Sept & Oct is an exciting time at The Lodge. It is a popular destination for Nature and wildlife photographers because of the lovely wilderness settings, scenic Lakes, mountains and rivers. Paddleboarding Canoeing & Kayaking is walking distance to the West Branch of the Sacandaga River.“The Lodge” is also a popular destination for Bicycle touring!
The spacious and cozy rustic setting complemented with the huge natural stone fireplace will be hard to beat. Set around the outdoor fireplace in the backyard picnic area complete with Picnic table and gas grills and Tiki Torches!
**PLEASE NOTE**
When you book “The Lodge” you are booking the ENTIRE Lodge and will not be sharing the property with people that you do not know.
All spaces in the lodge are accessible
**PLEASE NOTE**
When you book “The Lodge” you are booking the ENTIRE Lodge and will not be sharing the property with people that you do not know. Also, “The Lodge is PET FRIENDLY!!
My home is located 200 ft away. Help is readily available if needed. Phone line is provided to contact me from the lodge in case there are any questions or concerns. Phone is also available for outside calling. Basic Wireless Internet is provided as a courtesy for messaging and limited data applications. High Speed Satellite Internet has now been installed, as our best available option to provide Internet for our guests. Please Note: The dependability of the Internet connection is sometimes questionable, due to the remote area, and the affect that weather has on satellite Internet signal, therefore it is provided only as a courtesy and not as an obligation. Thank You
Nestled in the Heart of the Adirondack Park we offer the perfect wilderness experiences. Enjoy a 5 Star snowmobiling experience on several hundred miles of groomed snowmobile trails that are accessible directly from the lodge property. The 2017 trail conditions are looking excellent this winter with several quaint trail side restaurants and bars that are featured along our trail system which make for enjoyable riding experiences and memories. Cross Country skiing and snowshoeing is also highly recommended into the pristine wilderness lakes. Bring you road bikes and tour the `Lodge Loop` an incredibly scenic Bike trip through `forever wild` wilderness areas on freshly Paved highways. A popular destination for Road Bike enthusiasts!!
Plenty of Parking for vehicles and snowmobiles. Many restaurants in the area for food and beverages. Lodge is located at 146 State Route 10, Caroga Lake, NY this would be the address to enter into your GPS when driving to the lodge.
**PLEASE NOTE**
When you book “The Lodge” you are booking the ENTIRE Lodge and will not be sharing the property with people that you do not know.
Additionally, The Lodge has Lake and river “Access” where you can enjoy Paddleboard, Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboat or fishing boat rentals offered in “The Lodge” watercraft collection.
We can help to plan and plot out Hikes, Kayak and Canoe trips, snowmobile and cross country ski day trips. I instruct at a nearby Ski Area if you are interested in Downhill Skiing or snowboarding. There is also a ski area 1/2 hour away that features downhill tubing runs. Tubing is an absolute blast for those who do not ski or snowboard. In the summer there is access to many lakes for swimming and relaxation. There is also a miniature golf course and a white sand beach with an ice cream stand on a Lake just 4.5 miles south of the lodge. A Quaint country Store with gas, an exceptional Deli, gift shop and every imaginable grocery item is located 6.4 miles South of the lodge, on Canada Lake.
Fooseball table and dart board are provided in the lodge for your enjoyment. Horseshoes, Lawn Darts and other outdoor games will be available outside by the fire pit for your enjoyment.
Please note that the following beds are available during your stay. The master bedroom has a QUEEN sized bed, Bedroom 2 has a FULL sized bed. Bedroom 3 has a bunk bed with 2 TWIN mattresses and bedroom 4 has a FULL sized bed. There is also a TWIN sized pull out bed in the living room AS WELL AS A Very Comfy Couch.
Pending approval, certain breeds of pets may be allowed at the Lodge for a $50. Fee per pet, per stay.
Bedspreads and blankets are provided but please Bring your own washcloths Towels and sheets and Pillowcases. (Or purchase brand new sheets from us at market price that you can take with you after your stay.) You are required to choose your rooms and make up your beds upon arrival. Providing your own Sheets and Pillowcases, assures guests that there will be a clean and healthy environment for you and the guests that follow you.
Surprisingly comfortable Inflatable queen size beds are available for an extra charge of $35.00 each per booking if extra sleeping arrangements are needed.
Please note that beds that are designated as double are actually `Full` sized beds. Beds described as `Single beds` at the lodge are narrow rollaway beds which sleep no more than one person.
In the summer months, there is an outside fireplace , for night or daytime campfires, marshmallow/ Smore`s hotdog roasting!!
- Bring only fully seasoned hardwood firewood for the inside fireplace (or purchase firewood from us)
- `The Lodge` is equipt with a efficient, Gas, forced hot air furnace in the basement as the primary source of heat. The thermostat to control the temperature is located on the left, just as you enter the kitchen on the wall. Safe Infrared heaters are provided in 3 of the rooms upstairs for your comfort and convenience. These heaters are to be used ONLY on its lowest heat setting.
The Kitchen features a large Restaurant quality 6 burner Commercial gas stove/Oven. The Stove is NEVER to be used as a source of heat in `The Lodge`. If additional heat is needed on EXTREMELY COLD days, please call and additional heat will be provided by other means.
- Guests are responsible for damages due to negligence
We are not responsible for power outages or outages relating to the Internet or television.
Keurig Coffee Maker is provided as well as a startup supply of coffee, creamer and sugar. A drip coffee maker is provided as well which is provided in one of the kitchen cupboards.
Spring Water cooler is set up in Kitchen for use with the coffee maker and for fresh refreshing drinking water.
- Guests are required to leave the house in the same basic condition as when they arrived. Leaving the lodge with items spilled on countertops and cooktops, items and dirty dishes scattered about and food and or refuse strewn about is unacceptable and may result in a bad review.
There are NO fireworks allowed on the property. All activities which involve loud noises, yelling, or disruptive behavior that could aggravate The Lodges neibors must cease no later than 11 pm. That is when quiet time begins. Quiet conversations around the firepit are still allowed at that point.
Please note, that the WiFi service is a bit unreliable and I cannot guarantee that you will have wireless internet service during your stay. Chances are you WILL have wireless service, but I feel it`s only fair to warn you that Frontier Communications provides my only option for DSL Internet and it has at times, been somewhat sketchy. The price we gladly pay for living on the edge of wilderness. ;-)
