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4000sf Secluded Lodge. Swimming Pond. Treehouse. Lake 5 min away! Gore 15 Min!

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom4 bathroomsSleeps 15372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Minerva, NY
  • Popular LocationRevolution Rail Co.16 min drive
  • Popular LocationMoxham Mountain17 min drive
  • Popular LocationGore Mountain Ski Resort20 min drive

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About the area

Minerva

On waterfront.At this Minerva cabin, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Adirondack Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Minerva Lake. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Moxham Mountain and Tannery Pond Community Center.

What's nearby

  • Revolution Rail Co. - 16 min drive
  • Moxham Mountain - 17 min drive
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 20 min drive
  • Natural Stone Bridge and Caves - 26 min drive
  • Garnet Hill Lodge and Ski Resort - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Owl at Twilight - 10 min drive
  • Cafe Sarah - 16 min drive
  • barVino - 16 min drive
  • Sporty's Iron Duke Saloon - 6 min drive
  • becks TAVERN - 17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4000sf Secluded Lodge. Swimming Pond. Treehouse. Lake 5 min away! Gore 15 Min!

Heron Pond Hideaway is a stunning and spacious, newly decorated, beautiful home on 5 wooded acres in the Adirondacks, perfect for family reunions or getaways with friends and business associates!

Reminiscent of the Great Camp style of the Adirondacks, this beautiful lodge features stained-glass windows, gorgeous wood coffered ceilings, cherry wood trim and built-in custom cabinetry. A soaring stone fireplace graces the cathedral ceiling of the Great Room, and each of the six comfortable private bedrooms is creatively themed.

The large, fully-equipped “chef’s” kitchen is an entertainer’s dream with plenty of counter space, 2 sinks, Wolf gas stove with 4 burners and a center griddle for Saturday morning pancakes, and large refrigerator with wine drawer. The breakfast nook and bar will seat 10-12. And off the kitchen, the lovely formal dining room can seat another 10 (with additional folding table and chairs provided). Our separate family room with kids area includes 65" flat screen tv, Roku, wifi, foosball table, and plenty of games and books, with an additional Game Room for playing pool and mixing cocktails at the bar--everything you could want in a mountain get-away!

Six bedrooms (2-Kings, 1- Queen, 1- Queen and Twin, 1- Full and attached room with 1- Full and 3-Twins) provide plenty of privacy and solitude for a large group. An additional daybed is available on 2nd floor balcony. We think good sleep is key on a vacation so all of our King/Queen beds are memory foam with a soft and firm pillow for each guest to choose from. (Full and twin beds have one pillow per guest). The bed linens are high quality, high thread count, 100% breathable cotton and every bedroom has room darkening blinds and/or curtains for sleeping in. For better quality sleep, we keep the bedrooms cooler, but for those who need it, we provide thick wool or fleece blankets for snuggling up so every is at a happy temperature.

In summer, take a cooling dip in the spring-fed swimming pond or let the kids spend hours exploring our 5 acres of woods or playing in the large, screened treehouse that sleeps 8 or more. Everyone can enjoy the hiking and jogging trails (Moxham Trailhead is less than a mile from the house) or the propane grill, picnic table, basketball court with adjustable hoop height, soccer/volleyball field and campfire area.

Centrally located in the Adirondacks, you’ll find you are a short drive from almost anything your nature-loving heart desires. Beautiful Minerva Beach is just minutes away (1.5 miles from the house) with lifeguard on duty and offers kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals, food stand, tennis & basketball courts. Nearby activities include white water rafting, mountain biking, trout fishing, glass blowing classes, cave exploring, garnet mining, water tubing, the Rev Rail Co and more! As a landing base for day trips, Lake George is 36 minutes away and Lake Placid is 80 min.

In the winter, ski at Gore Mountain just 15 minutes away. Or try the full-service Nordic Center at Garnet Hill for cross country skiing and ice-skating. Snowshoe right out the door of Heron Pond Hideaway! There's also snow tubing, snowmobiling, ice castles, hunting, ice fishing, hok skiing and kick sledding! And after a long day, you’ll relax in our hot tub under a romantic sky full of stars (hot tub not available May 1- Labor Day).

Additionally, we have a wonderful caretaker who lives above the Carriage House on the property and is available for emergencies or other urgent maintenance needs. He plows and sands the driveway through the winter months so you can always be first to the lifts!

The beauty of our cabin is that it is quiet and private, located off a main road and down a gravel road. And as you have no doubt noticed, the weather is very unpredictable these days. Snowy one day and sun shining the next. While the town and our caretaker do an excellent job, the quick change in weather can cause the short non-paved road to our cabin and our steep driveway to become icy or muddy. This most frequently can happen during the late Winter/early Spring. We recommend AWD and driving with caution during these times of the year.

While we are new to Airbnb, we have been on the 'other' major vacation rental site for many years. You can view our listing there to see our 78 5* reviews! Give incredible newly-decorated Heron Pond Hideway a visit. You’ll want to return again and again!

Property manager

Shannon Sadik

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Will Consider Family Gathering, No Kegs policy
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Will Consider Family Gathering, No Kegs policy Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

4000sf Secluded Lodge. Swimming Pond. Treehouse. Lake 5 min away! Gore 15 Min! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gore Mountain Perfection
We wanted one last winter hurrah with our adult kids and their friends. This house was perfect, the communication couldn’t have been better…can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter wonderland
We stayed at the house for 5 nights with a large group of families and kids from toddlers to teenagers. The house is very beautiful, with lots of nice personal touches, but also very comfortable and spacious. We could all hang out together, but there were also lots of nice nooks and break out areas to keep everyone happy and occupied (pool table and hot tub were a hit, as was the pond, outside fire pit and tree house). Super close to Gore & well set up for ski gear storage. Super accessible but also very private - good place for kids to run around and feel like they are in the middle of wilderness. One of our favorite trips. Thank you Shannon!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
We went on a ski trip with our friends and family. The house is absolutely stunning and has everything you need. The outside view of the pond is beautiful and the tree house was a fun plus. Very close to gore mountain about 15-20 minutes. Every person that came loved the house with no complaints. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Trip so far
My friends and I have been doing a group ski trip every year for the past 6 years and this has been the best so far. The house was immaculate and Shannon was very helpful when we needed. Also the view of the pong covered in snow while we were the was beautiful. The house is only 15 minutes from Gore Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Must Stay!
We’ve been coming to this house for a couple years now. And it just gets better and better. The new owner Shannon really did a beautiful job with the new design of the interior and exterior of the home! She’s also a great Host! I would highly recommend this vacation home,Great place to bring your friends and family! Seeya again next year heron pond!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therese H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Architectural hidden gem
Beautiful home, stained glass windows, large rooms with coffered ceilings, woodwork throughout, very comfortable and accommodating. Outstanding kitchen. Lots of activities for all ages. Family friendly. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Spent the weekend with a few friends. The house was beautiful, spacious, and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual gathering of friends
This was our 34th annual reunion of friends and family and we all enjoyed the property. Great setting, access to outdoor activities, and inside fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable home with all the amenities
We loved this home and would happily return. It's beautifully decorated and very comfortable for large groups. It was just what we were looking for in terms of a great place to stay with two families on a ski weekend (although it could have easily accommodated more people). It was so cozy and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
We were a group of 14 people and the house has room for all with privacy for all. We really enjoyed our stay, house is very well equipped with everything needed. The house care taker promptly plowed the driveway after 18" of snow came down. If going to the house in the winter a 4x4 is highly recommended. This is a great place for large groups. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023