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Waterfront, Woods, Dock, Privacy, Pet-Friendly, Sleeps 8

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Saranac Lake, NY
  • Bartok Cabin
    8 min drive
  • The Waterhole
    9 min drive
  • Adirondack Carousel
    10 min drive
  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    22 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront, Woods, Dock, Privacy, Pet-Friendly, Sleeps 8

This large Adirondack camp offers 3.5 acres of woods, a long, winding driveway with large wooded lots on each side, separating you from the road, traffic and neighbors.

An expansive great room with vaulted ceiling, a massive bay window looking out to Kiwassa Lake, huge stone fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, two ovens, a breakfast bar with an expansive view of the lake, opening up to a stone patio with a gas grill, and even better view of the lake.

Bedrooms are very spacious and private, being at opposite ends of the camp, with large windows and great views of the woods and lake. Accommodating up to 8 guests. A bright and inviting atmosphere with large windows that showcase beautiful Kiwassa Lake and mountain views.

The property is heated by a boiler and forced water through baseboard radiators, which heats the rooms quickly, quietly and cleanly.

The living room has plenty of seating, a game table, and massive working stone fireplace for chilly evenings.

The fully equipped kitchen has a breakfast counter with stools on both sides and the dining room holds a large table, seating 8 guests.

There is coffee station with a Keurig, drip coffeemaker, Brewsly espresso coffeemaker, a French Press, and a Cuisinart coffee grinder.

There are 3 spacious bedrooms, a Master bedroom with King size bed and adjacent bathroom, a 2nd Master bedroom with Queen size bed, two Twin beds and a full bathroom, and a smaller bedroom with two Twin size beds, and a half bathroom. There is also a large den with a very comfortable Queen-sized sofabed and incredible views of the lake through huge picture windows. All bedrooms have views of the lake.

The large lawn lakeside leads to the banks of Kiwassa Lake where you can launch a canoe or kayaks.

Scenic and challenging walking trails are a short distance from camp.

Visit Saranac Lake Village (3mi away), the Olympic Village of Lake Placid (12mi away), or just stay home and enjoy the idyllic tranquility and beauty of the nature around you!

However you choose to spend your getaway, you are sure to create lasting memories at this great waterfront vacation rental.

Where and when do I check-in the day of my arrival?
A. Check-in time is 4pm (unless we have approved an earlier check-in time. )

Q. When is departure time?
A. Check-out time is 10am (unless we have approved a later check-out time. )

(If possible, we will grant late check-outs. Please text or call at least 24 hours in advance if you wish to extend your check-out. Late check-outs are not always available due to other guests checking-in that day.)

Q. Is there a cleaning fee?
A. Yes, there is a one-time cleaning fee that applies to every rental. If you’d like additional housekeeping during your stay, please call us to book a mid-stay clean.

Q. Are linens and towels included?
A. Yes, all the beds have new linens, blankets, comforters and towels in the bathrooms at the property for your use.

Q. Are paper products, soaps and other household supplies included?
Yes, the property is furnished with a start-up supply of paper and soap products. This includes paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, dishwashing soap, garbage bags, a clean sponge.

Q. Are pets permitted?
A. Well-behaved, non-destructive dogs, which have been treated for rabies, ticks and fleas, are welcome on the property!

There is a Pet Fee of $150/dog (which we feel is reasonable, considering kennels charge $50-$75/night + tax, and a dog may experience abandonment, stress, trauma, or be subject to kennel cough in a boarding facility.)

(Guests are asked to declare their pets at the time of booking, and request whether their dog may attend the stay.)

Q. Is smoking allowed?
A. Smoking is (not) allowed inside the house, but guests are free to smoke on the patio, on the decks, or otherwise outside on the grounds.

House Guidelines

[FIREWORKS] We ask guests not to set off fireworks.

[DOCK] For your safety, we strongly recommend there is no JUMPING or DIVING off the dock!

[COOKING] Guests should be in attendance of the gas range during the duration of cooking/while gas stove is lit. Gas stove must be (turned off) if guest has to leave the range/kitchen before food has completed cooking.

[FIRE EXTINGUISHERs] We ask guests to familiarize themselves with the operation of the fire extinguishers, and Message/Text/Call with ?s regards operation.

[FIREPLACE SCREEN]
3-section fireplace screen (should) be positioned on hearth in front of firebox (where wood is burned on top of grate) in the living room when burning firewood.

There is no grate in the fireplace in the master bedroom, and currently we ask guests not to burn firewood in the fireplace in the master bedroom.

[PETS]
We ask guests to keep pets off beds, sofas and chairs, and to clean excessive dog hair off of carpets before they leave. (We provide a vacuum cleaner.)

Lastly, we ask that no strange animals (domestic or wild) be encouraged to stay (should they visit), or be brought into the home.

Thank you, and we hope you'll book a stay! :O)
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Adirondack Park. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Adirondack Park and 6 minutes by car from Dewey Mountain Recreation Center
Waterfront, Woods, Dock, Privacy, Pet-Friendly, Sleeps 8 offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Alan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 3,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Kiwassa Lake Lodge

Waterfront, Woods, Dock, Privacy, Pet-Friendly, Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tami A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend with Family
Great place. Clean roomy and host was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Fun
Wow! This property was perfect for our fall family trip. Its location was off the beaten path but close enough to town to give us easy access to activities. We were impressed by the amount of water frontage. We had extraordinary weather for October and were able to fish and use the provided canoe. Our host, Alan, was easy to contact and responsive to our questions/needs before, during, and after our stay. We are so happy to have found this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Group Getaway
House was excellent, plenty of space and on a piece of property you can’t beat, amazing lake views. Easy communication with the owner - Great stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene and Spacious
Kiwassa Lodge was just what we needed, serene and spacious. Sitting on the patio or down on the dock, there was near silence, just an occasional boat (but no jet skis). Alan is very responsive and accommodating. The house is not a cookie cutter lake house but an architecturally appealing design and likely built in the hey day of Adirondacks (not that its time has past) with lots of lake facing glass.We had everything we needed and everything was clean. Not quite perfect, but pretty close. And any short comings were forgotten when a bald eagle made a few passes by us when sitting on the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot - Plenty of Space
The property is as represented and there are no downside surprises. It is gloriously spacious inside and out, private and clean. There is plenty of privacy for couples and families to be separate but tons of common space inside and out to congregate. Very comfortable over all. Equipped with everything we needed kitchen wise and two grills make it nice for large BBQs. The fire pit outside and the fire place inside is great as we had unseasonably cold nights. The heat does come up quickly in the rest of the house as we needed it one night, mid forties. This is an elegant Dak lake house that is both modern with updates and some rustic qualities that add personality. The fishing is surprisingly good given the population. There are two kayaks and a canoe the kids loved. Dock is nice.. steps down the banking stairs is easy, but may be rough on the grand parents with knee problems. If you have a big group or family that needs to spread out and relax.. Go Here. We really enjoyed our stay. A couple local tips. If you are a health conscious foodie, the Aldi and Grand Union may not float your boat. There is a fully stocked healthfood store called, Nori's, that also has coffee and pre-made items. Sunday's, in summer, is a farmers market in the town park by the waterfront. We plan on comming back for a longer stay next time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home, amazing lake views, easy access to water
Home is immaculate, comfortable furniture, kitchen well-stocked, nice bedding and towels. Heat worked well. Fantastic view from house. Large yard with view. Great firebowl. Easy access to dock for swimming and launching canoes. Loons and bald eagles wonderful bonus.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saranac Lake stay
We were in ADK celebrating daughter’s graduation. The property was perfect and management was very accommodating. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saranac Lake winter vacation
Property was very clean. Host was very welcoming and attentive to our needs. He was knowledgeable about the area and gave very prompt, informative answers to our questions. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and Host!
The property is beautiful and spacious, the photos on the listing don't do it justice. The host was very friendly, communicative and accomidating. We had a great time and are definitely planning to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B., Chelsea, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
House was absolutely perfect for us. Extremely spacious and better than the pictures. Host was very accommodating. Hope to come back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kiwassa Lake
Four of us stayed, ages 58-78. This house is very large and wonderful! It is directly on Kiwassa Lake, and easy to get the provided boats into the water. You can boat (canoe, kayak, flat bottom) to Oseetah Lake, and then into Lake Flower, or use the locks (which was fun!) to get to Second Pond, and then the Saranac Lakes. The home is very quiet and peaceful. You cannot see or hear any neighbors. Downtown Saranac Lake is only three miles away, and then Lake Placid another ten minutes, with endless hiking available!! We will definitely try to make this home a yearly tradition!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen Healy C.

Rustic Charm
A bit more rustic than expected but the host, Alan, was extremely responsive and willing to please, and that goes a long way. He answered any query within minutes. Very peaceful setting with the cries of the loons at night. Great hiking nearby. Two restaurants right in Saranac Lake -- The Left Bank, and Fiddlehead, we're very good.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Large home with room for all 6 of us. Very well equipped with a great kitchen. The host is very accommodating. The lake is beautiful with lots of fish.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot
Stylish and comfortable digs in a gorgeous location. Alan was a fantastic host. Very responsive and pleasant. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

florence d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay, the house was in a beautiful setting, and it was very comfortable and warm despite
Great communication with Allan, who was checking making sure we had all we needed and was very responsive. Some kitchen utensils missing but he did come and bring it to us same day. Highly recommend Allan’s place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall: Clean, quiet, private, updated, allows large dogs
We had a wonderful Christmas Vacation! Truly a winter wonderland experience. Owner kept us supplied with firewood and maintained walkways (We had some snow). Kept up with communication very well. The house is well-kept and well-supplied. It has beautiful views and and is in a great location- close to Saranac Lake (about 8-10 minutes), only a 18-20 minute drive to Lake Placid, 30 minutes to Whiteface. Definitely considering returning for a summer vacation at the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

david s.

Early christmas with family
We had a lovely time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Exceptional overall experience - from pre-booking questions, to packing up and heading out. The house is quite large, which you can tell from the description, but it’s also spread out, so it would be great for large groups to be together but also have some space. Spacious, very well-appointed kitchen. Squeaky clean. Beautiful lake views, a stone patio overlooking the lake, great local food (Saranac and Lake Placid very close) & lots of hiking opportunities on top of everything else. Big thumbs up for being so dog friendly; our two big dogs loved being with us. We had several cold dreary days and still had an amazing time. Many thanks to Alan, the property manager. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will return!
A tranquil, spacious vintage home with updates. Comfortable mattresses, a fully stocked kitchen, kayaks, a canoe, an aluminum row boat & a great host. This camp has it all!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in Saranac
This was the perfect lake front property. Kiwassa Lake is so peaceful and the community is so welcoming. We had a great extended weekend for our niece's wedding. Alan was great to communicator.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alan is a great host
We have not seen the property, but I couldn't fill this out without filling in every category about the experience. We were unable to stay at Alan's property due to last minute illness. But we can say that he is a most responsive host, answering our questions along the way very promptly and even writing a letter for our insurance company to confirm the cancellation policy. A great disappointment not to go to what seems to be a lovely place. Hoping for next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Peace in the Adirondacks
Great lake home to get away to in the Fall or Winter - very private. rustic but well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adirondack Lake Front
Classic older camp right on the water
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Kiwassa lake vacation
The process with owner and VRBO was a pleasant experience This Adirondack house on Kiwassa Lake near Saranac is your classic lodge The house is very spacious, with some very large bedrooms, well equipped kitchen, excellent lake views and plenty of parking. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022