1st Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock With Southern Exposure

The cottage is located on 1st lake, at the end of a cove and much quieter than other places.  This area has less boat traffic so you will feel good about your teenagers kayaking and fishing on their own.  You won't get jet skis going back and forth.  Just an 8-minute drive from Old Forge, this private cottage has everything you could need on an Adirondack vacation.

SANDY BEACH:

The sandy beach area has gradual walk-in, perfect for kids to play in the water, it’s shallow enough, quite a way’s out so lots of space for the kids to splash about.  The sandy beach provides easy lake access for getting kayaks in and out of the lake.

LOONS:

We have Loon Family’s living in the cove on 1st Lake.  Pack your binoculars so you can be thrilled by loon sightings swimming about, whose sound is so symbolic of the Adirondacks.  The loon wail or long howl is used to re-establish contact with a separated mate.   Male loons have a unique yodel, a series of repeated alternating high and low notes, that advertise their territory.

FISHING:

Fishing must be good as Loons primarily diet is fish.   The Fulton Chain of Lakes has Bass, Bullhead, Perch, Pike, Tiger Muskie, Trout and Sunfish.   New York State stocks Trout and Tiger Muskellunge in the spring.

DOCK:

You can park a power boat all week at the dock; high water mark is nominally three (3) feet water depth at the end of dock.  A full-service Marina in town with rental boats, Boat Launch, Marine Store and Non-Ethanol gas.  Kayak & Pontoon rentals available in town.  Power outlets on dock to recharge your Trolling Motor Batteries.

THE YARD:

The lake side has a raised porch and lower slate patio with gas grill are on the sunny side of the property.  Sit in Adirondack chairs or the built-in picnic table style bench that make for an enjoyable lunch facing the lake.  You can watch the kids swimming or playing in the grassy yard.  At night enjoy the outside fire pit, lessening to the loons.

AIR CONDITIONING with CLIMATE CONTROL:

The Heat Pump System provides both Air Conditioning & Heat.  A Heat pump functions as an Air Conditioner in the summer and a heater in the winter as long as the outside air temperature is above freezing.  When the outside temp drops below Zero, the back-up, “Propane Furnace” will provide “Auxiliary Heat”.   We also added an Ultraviolet (UV) light to improve the air quality and have a humidifier for dry winter air.

HOW TO GAIN ACCESS:

The cottage has an "Electronic Key Pad", no need to wait for “Hardware Keys”.  The cottage is accessed by using your personal code to gain access and will only work during the dates & times stated on the agreement paperwork.

LIVING ROOM:

An open floor plan with high cathedral ceiling, nostalgic decor, wood fireplace and knotty pine interior walls. The living room has several southern facing windows that allows the sun light in with views of the lake and swimming area.

KITCHEN:

The kitchen table is a family-size farmer's table that will bring everyone together each night and where the kids can enjoy domino tournaments.  Expandable dining table with seating up to 10 adults.   Extra room at the kitchen counter.

Fully equipped for extended stays, Electric Glass Top Stove with Convection Oven, Microwave, Toaster, Drip Coffee Pot, Refrigerator / Freezer, Dishwasher, Kitchenware (Non-Stick Glass Top Pot's & Pan's, Non-Stick Griddle's, utensils, etc.)  Glasses, coffee mugs, China place settings when you're feeling formal or Paper Plate Holders when you don't feel like doing dishes.    First Aid Kit by kitchen exit door.

DRINKING WATER:

Filtered Well Water, you can drink the water from any tap.

TECHNOLOGY:

Wi-Fi Dual Band Internet access.  40-inch 1080 High-Definition TV.  DVD / Blu-ray / CD /  player and a variety of DVD movies provided.  CELL PHONE towers are located on top of McCauley Ski Mountain so you have great cell phone coverage.

BEDROOMS - Sleeps 10:

Four (4) bedrooms total, all with Pillow Top Queen Beds that are on the north side of the house, makes it easier to sleep in.  Linens NOT provided - You need to bring your own bed sheets.

         1st floor - One (1) Pillow Top Queen bed.

         2nd floor - Three (3) Pillow Top Queen beds & Two (2) Twin beds.

BATHROOMS - 2:

Two bathrooms are located on the 1st floor - One with shower the other tub shower combo.  Linens NOT provided - You need to bring your own bath towels.

LINEN POLICY:

Bring your own bed sheets, bathroom and kitchen towels.  We don't have a Washer & Dryer.  Laundromat is located two-mile drive into Old Forge.

*** NO PETS ***

Pets NOT allowed.  Sorry, I don’t let my own family bring pets.

*** NO SMOKING ***

100% Smoke Free ( No smoking anytime by anyone inside the cottage.)

Hanging Cigarette Butt cans provided on covered back porch off kitchen & covered lower slate patio.

*** OCCUPATION is limited to 10 *** 

TEN (10) Overnight Occupants and FOUR (4) daytime Guests is the maximum allowable total (14) for this Transient Vacation Rental.

This limitation is to also protect the Well Water Source and Waste Septic System limitations.

New York has Overcrowding - Occupancy Standards

*** NO CAMPING ***

NO RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT OR PORTABLE DWELLING: The family occupying the Property shall NOT be permitted to use any accessory structure outside in open space overnight.  Mobile-type shelters or any structure primarily designed as temporary living quarters for nightly use are NOT permitted to extend the maximum allowable nightly occupants that is limited to TEN ( 10 ).