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Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Minerva

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A large wooden lodge with a stone staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by a pond and trees.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows.
A wooden porch with a bear statue, a green chair, and a welcome mat.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15387 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Minerva, NY
  • Place, Minerva Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Revolution Rail Co.
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, North Creek Depot Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Minerva

On waterfront.Stay at this Minerva vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Minerva Lake and 9 miles (15 km) of Tannery Pond Community Center. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum.

What's nearby

  • Minerva Lake - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Revolution Rail Co. - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • North Creek Depot Museum - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Tannery Pond Community Center - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 21 min drive - 23.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sporty's Iron Duke Saloon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Owl at Twilight - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crik - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace

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 everyone 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 huge, screened treehouse. 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,160 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Max 15 guests — babies count in guest count. No blow up mattresses or moving of furniture. No pets, events, smoking or EV charging.
Guests must sign Rental Agreement within 2 days. Main guest must be 25+. This is not a "party house".
Refundable Security Deposit hold of $800. Excessive cleaning, damage, or extra charges may result in claim.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace to the beach?

This vacation home is 17.3 mi (28-min drive) from Loon Lake Beach and 19.7 mi (37-min drive) from Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace to downtown Minerva?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Minerva.

Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the first time that my siblings and I all got together with our families and we had a 10 out of 10 experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! No issues to report
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend. Great house and close to Gore
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second reservation at this house because it’s fantastic. The space is beautiful, you have everything you need, and the host and onsite caretaker are friendly, empathic, and quick to respond as needed. Highly recommend - our group of 12 will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

It was great !

The cabin was great Plenty of sleeping capacity, and places to hang out. The caretaker was very helpful bringing extra firewood. This is our third year and we will keep coming back with our annual group ski trip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and property. The hosts were super responsive and the place was amazing. Would happily go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Perfect Winter Getaway!

Our family of 13 had another wonderful stay at Heron Pond. The house has everything needed for big groups to spend quality time together without feeling on top of each other. Fantastic location minutes from Gore mountain. And the hosts are super accommodating, responsive and helpful whenever needed. We’re so so grateful for finding this house and it’s wonderful owners!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jody G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heron Hideaway was picture perfect. Spacious, scenic, well equipped, comfortable, relaxing and beautifully kept!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Winter stay

A well appointed and clean house with lots to do. We appreciated that the owner checked to ensure all was well. It was our second time at the house and would definitely recommend. We were two families - four adults and six kids and the house was plenty big enough.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and perfectly accommodated our multigenerational group of 12. Being near Minerva Lake beach and North Creek was an added plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

I go on a trip with the same group of friends 2x per year and this was by far our favorite place we've been. The house and property were amazing, host communicated super well and everything went very smoothly. We are grateful to have stayed here and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great ski house

a fun family ski house, we all enjoyed it very much
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing house near gore

We had a fantastic time during our stay. Questions were answered quickly and the house was so perfect for our group! Hope to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in a great house.

Clean, well maintained house with great amenities. Lots to do in area, but lots to do at the house in case outdoor activities are cancelled due to weather. Our kids adored the tree house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Amazing property and excellent communication from the owner! We would definitely recommend this property for families. The kids loved hanging out around (and in!) the pond and are already asking when we can go back. It was a great week well spent relaxing and having fun adventures with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nelson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Vacation

Great home for a family ski vacation...everthing we needed was provided...…....wonderful home in a terrific location
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenn I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski/Snowboard Getaway

We had a wonderful time at Heron Pond Hideaway. The house is beautiful and the location to the mountains was great. The owner was super easy to work with and really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place and hosts

This place was so good! The entire place us absolutely amazing. Everything you could ever want or need here. They are the best host and extremely helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place. Highly Recommend

Cozy and comfortable. Well appointed rooms and kitchen. Easy check in fast communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Had a wonderful time! The house was very clean and had everything we needed for a week long stay. The bedrooms are lovely and the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you may need. The property is serene and the chairs on the back deck are a perfect place to sit and relax. Kids really enjoyed fishing in the pond and playing foosball. Donnelly Beach is just down the road - we rented canoes and paddleboards to explore Minerva Lake. Adirondack Railbikes and Beaverbrook Outfitters (we did the tubing trip) are conveniently located near the house and we enjoyed them both.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Time

I have a group of friends that have been going on a yearly ski trip for 7 years now. We stayed at Shannon's house last year and loved it so much we booked it again this year for our trip. The place is so clean and cozy, and Shannon and the caretaker at the property and so friendly, responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025