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Cozy Main Street “The Guide’s Cottage”

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Guests can sit on the cushioned bench or single chair in this cozy outdoor space.
Relax in this inviting living space with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
Traditional two-story house with a charming front porch and a grassy lawn.
Cozy attic retreat with a single bed, floor lamp, and patterned rug.
Enter a hallway with a door featuring a window above, set against a dark, textured floor.

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Old Forge, NY
  • View
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Calypso's Cove
    ‪15 min walk‬

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About the area

Old Forge

In Old Forge .At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Town of Webb Historical Association and within a 10-minute walk of View. Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Calypso's Cove are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • View - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Calypso's Cove - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • McCauley Mountain Ski Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Blue Line Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Daiker's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Slickers Adirondack Tavern - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Main Street “The Guide’s Cottage”

Located on “Main Street”, 2 blocks from the center of town, this updated turn of the century house featuring the perfect covered porch and seating for 5 the ADK Guide’s Cottage is perfect for you.


You’ll love people watching during the busy season from the cushioned seating.

Newly renovated mud room is great for snowy wet days

All of the best of Old Forge is within a short walk!

During the winter months, this home is a short drive from McCauley Ski Mountain and perfect for those looking to come up and enjoy our winter wonderland!

**Please note that this home is not on the snowmobile trail and can not accommodate a trailer or snowmobile trail access**

Property manager

Jason Perkins

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please leave the house as you would a motel room, it is our job to clean up

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Cozy Main Street “The Guide’s Cottage” Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old Forge Vrbo

Overall the house was a good. Great location if you are interested in visiting downtown Old Forge without having to drive many places. Our only real issue was when we sat out on the porch, the neighbor with the fenced in yard was witnessed often saying weird things to passers-by, including some not nice comments towards one set of individuals. Overall, great place for to stay to visit the tourist side of the Adirondacks. Recommendation for those who stay: you may need a few more kitchen items as the kitchen is fairly stocked with cooking needs, but doesn't quite have a complete set of standard kitchen/cooking ware. The front door off of the porch the bottom lock, locks but the top deadbolt does not. The interior door off of the mudroom does not have a key that lets you in if you lock that when you are not in the home. Good options for internet, etc... to provide for the rainy days and later evenings. Two of the three rooms had AC upstairs which was nice for those who had the AC. Shower was good, hot water lasted for four individuals to get a quick shower one after the other. Parking can be a little tight and be cautious if you need to back out as traffic can become a little tough. Be aware that Old Forge as a lot of businesses that even during the height of tourist season, close at 5p. The Vrbo hosts were easy to get in contact with and helpful with all questions. Having availability to do laundry on-site was very helpful with two kids along for the trip. Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jason is a great host and the house was perfect for us. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and the closeness to the town. I will rental a home from him again and suggest his place to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable cottage with convenient location

This cottage made for a fun and easy family get-away recently. It's conveniently located - close to shops, restaurants, movie theater, and the public beach in Old Forge, as well as hiking trails within walking distance or a short drive. Also very close to McCauley Mountain for skiing and mountain biking. The cottage was super clean from top to bottom. Check-in/out was easy and the owners were easy to contact if/when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old forge

Old forge
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Getaway

We enjoyed the stay. The house was exactly as described and in a great location. It was minutes away from the McCauley Mountain and downtown Old Forge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowmobiling Trip

We were extremely happy with the property and property manager. Very helpful and easy access to trails! Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

My wife and I travelled to Old Forge for a weekend in snow country. Our stay at the Guide Cottage served our needs well. It was clean and comfortable. It was within walking distance of downtown. Although not fancy, it had everything we needed at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

As Described

Plenty of ADK charm and perfect location to just park the car and enjoy OF
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well let’s start out by when we get there the back door is unlocked. Once we are inside there’s a terrible smell not sure if it’s the garbage can or could be propane smell from stove. We set garbage can outside the next morning come back later that day smell still there!!! So it’s suppose to sleep six there’s only 3 towels to use ( I brought my own thank goodness) and the towels smell terrible not one of the four used them. We ended up leaving Saturday for a 21/2 drive home didn’t feel comfortable in house to stay another night.house needs lots of work!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Getaway

Was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Nothing fancy, but everything we needed, great location for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in old forge.

located on the main street in old forge, making it easy to walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dee k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiking in Adirondacks

We received upgrade from owner to another property which was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Walked to everything in Old Forge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

This property is a great place to stay, and the property manager/owner is very easy to communicate with. Will definitely be returning to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, clean well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staying old forge

The house was everything as represented. It was clean and convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We rented this house for the weekend of Snodeo in Old Forge. The house is conveniently located and is within walking distance to the restaurants and bars. We had a vendor booth at the Snodeo show so we didn't spend much time at the house but it worked out perfectly for what we needed. Communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Prime location

This cozy home is right in the village, close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

ELLEN B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Getaway

Life long friends joined us for a three day getaway. We just hung out and hiked and visited. Had a great time watching the local deer stop traffic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary g., Fulton ny

Liked: Cleanliness

Main street

Great little place to watch the time pass. Rained every day but the porch was great for watching deer and traffic! Easy walk to all the shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Convenient

The house was very clean and I loved that it was within waling distance to shops and restaurants and the Tobie walking trail.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend getaway

Beautiful cozy house conveniently located for skiing and hiking and close to town. Excellent experience and would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A., Central NY State

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn't be more convenient for a stay in Old Forge

Walking distance to so many things in Old Forge, and a mere 5 minute drive from McCauley made this great for a family visit for cross country skiing (although it was less than 5 degrees for half of the stay so we didn't actually walk anywhere in town). The Guide's Cottage is clean and cozy on sub-zero winter nights. While it is a house built in a different era, the remodels have made it a reasonable family space and it seems to "have good bones." We made several meals and the kitchen had everything we needed (just remember to pack a hand towel or two for the kitchen).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful house

We enjoyed the house very much. It was clean and neat, many amenities were provided, fresh flowers was a nice touch. Everyone loved playing the air hockey. Owners were very communicative whenever I messaged with questions. Complaints we have are the mattresses weren't that comfortable, one of the beds sounded like it would fall apart, the second floor's floor creaked a lot and not level. But we would recommend this house for anyone who wants to visit Shelburne Falls or do some skiing near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023