Heron Pond Hideaway is a spacious 6BR Great Campâstyle lodge on 5 private wooded acres with an on-site spring-fed swimming pond and a HUGE screened treehouse (everyoneâs favorite!) Just 1.5 miles to Minerva Lake/Beach, 15 minutes to Gore Mountain ski resort, 45 minutes to Lake George, and 90 minutes to Lake Placid.
Why Guests Book Us:
âą Waterfront: cool off in the spring-fed pond right on the property.
âą Epic treehouse: screened, roomy, and perfect for kids OR adult adventures or summer camp-outs (sleeps 8+).
âą Room for a crowd: 6 bedrooms + loft; multiple living spaces for everyone to spread out.
âą Chefâs kitchen: Wolf gas range, 2 sinks, large fridge with wine drawer; seating for everyone (kitchen table + bar seat 10â12; the formal dining room seats 10 w/ extra folding table/chairs provided).
âą Entertainment: Great Room with soaring stone fireplace; family room with 65" TV, Roku, Wi-Fi, foosball, games & books; separate Game Room with pool table and bar.
âą Outdoors on site: 5 acres of woods and creeks, trails, campfire area, propane grill, basketball court (adjustable hoop), Moxham Trailhead <1 mile.
Nearby:
âą Minerva Beach (1.5 mi): lifeguarded, kayak/canoe/SUP rentals, food stand, tennis & basketball.
âą Summer/Fall: whitewater rafting, mountain biking, trout fishing, glass blowing, cave exploring, garnet mining, water tubing, rail biking, hiking, leaf peeping,
âą Winter: Gore Mountain (15 min), Garnet Hill Nordic & ice-skating, snowshoeing; snow tubing, snowmobiling, hunting, ice fishing, hok skiing, kick sledding. Hot tub under the stars (not available May 1âLabor Day).
Sleep Well:
Memory-foam King/Queen beds with soft & firm pillows; high-thread-count cotton linens; blackout shades/curtains + sound machines.
Extra Peace of Mind:
On-site caretaker (above the Carriage House) handles snow plowing/sanding and is available for urgent needs.
Check-in/out:
Summer/Holidays (same-day turnarounds): Check-in 5 PM, Check-out 10 AM
Standard: Check-in 4 PM, Check-out 11 AM
Earlier/later requests may be possibleâjust ask!
Bedroom Layout:
Bedroom #6 (1 Full + 3 Twins) is a large bonus room (18â x 20â) accessed through Bedroom #5 (1 Full). Two privacy doors + shared bath between them. Extra daybed in the 2nd-floor loft. For a full overview of how the house flows, please see our floorplan in the photos.
Families Welcome:
High chair, pack ân play (bring sheets), booster seat, step stools, potty seat, kidsâ cups & plates all provided.
Hot Tub:
Available Labor DayâApril 30 only. Please bring your own beach towels for hot tub/pond use.
Access:
Quiet, private gravel road with steep driveway. Conditions can be muddy/icy in late winter/early springâAWD recommended during these periods.
Nature Notes:
The Adirondacks are known for no-see-ums (tiny mosquitos) in warm monthsâbug spray recommended.