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ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior
Smart TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Jay, NY
  • Wilmington Town Beach
    22 min drive
  • Santa's Workshop
    24 min drive
  • Fern Lake
    25 min drive
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    33 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.

ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid

The River House is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom chalet that sleeps 8, tucked away in the Ausable Acres in Jay, NY, right on the West Branch Ausable River. This cozy home is on a private, secluded lot, yet close to many of the Adirondack area attractions making it an ideal location to make your home base during your winter getaway in the Adirondacks.

The Ausable Acres community is located in Jay, NY and is not far from several popular local destinations. Whiteface Mountain, the “greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies” is a short drive away. Lake Placid isn’t much farther and has great shopping and dining in addition to all of the Olympic history from hosting twice, including in 1980 for the Miracle on Ice victory. The property is also centrally located between Santa’s Workshop, the Covered Bridge in Jay, High Falls Gorge, Ausable Chasm & Mt. Von Hoevenberg.

The main floor consists of a well-stocked kitchen (pots, pans, silverware, cooking utensils, drinking glasses, plates, mugs, wine glasses, bakeware, etc.) with a dishwasher and a brand new fridge, an open living room with a 70-inch 4K TV, a sunroom with a small dinette as well as some rocking chairs and a small sofa, a king bedroom with a TV and a full bathroom. The 2nd floor was completely remodeled this year with brand new flooring in both bedrooms (queen bed with a TV in the first and a queen over queen bunk in the second) along with a fully remodeled bathroom with a massive walk-in shower and jack & jill sinks. Please note, the wood burning stove cannot be operated as multiple chimney sweeps indicated it would be a fire hazard to use until considerable repairs are made.

As we are a member of the Ausable Acres Property Owner's Association, you will have access to cross-country skiing/snowshoeing trails right within the neighborhood. You will also find ample opportunities to do winter hiking, ice fishing, snowmobiling, dog sled rides and more in the surrounding area.

We love this home and are excited to share it with others to experience everything it has to offer!
During your stay at this chalet, you're just a quick walk from Adirondack Park. Enjoy features like a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Adirondack Park and Ausable River
This chalet offers its guests a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Jay chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

Daniel King

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Snow sports gear
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Basketball nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
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
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
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.

ADK Riverfront Home - Ski Whiteface, Near Lake Placid Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tashba P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed Stay
Daniel is very professional and communicates with you about any need for your time here. The river in the back is so calming and peaceful and the view..would most definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rich G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stove
Good but the new stove didn't work properly. Oven would not get to temperature
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy p.

Liked: Cleanliness
quiet and peaceful stay
We enjoyed our vacation in the ADK with hiking, canoe and the lovely view of the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside getaway
The house was great. Beautiful, secluded location, but yet not too remote. The river is just a few steps down the hill. The house and lot were beautiful and spacious. It offers all the amenities you would need for a wonderful Adirondack getaway in any season. And the owners were always reachable to resolve any issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
River View Was Nice!
Great location along the Ausable River close to great hiking and fishing. Cabin is nicely updated in the living area and upstairs. Host was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
House was as advertised. Clean and comfortable. We had a drain clog and the owner was very prompt and efficient getting someone there to fix it. Wish the fire stove worked though. Just a little farther than I expected from Whiteface. But all in all very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita K., Mentor, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
ADK getaway
Exactly as advertised. Beautiful home in the woods by the river. Exceptionally clean. Loved the no smoking policy. We are sensitive to allergens and scents which made this house perfect for us
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer getaway
A very quiet and relaxing house on the river. It had everything our family needed. It was a little further from Lake Placid than I had imagined but was easily doable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at The River House
What we loved about the house: - beautiful location, the river & views from the windows - clean! - room to be together as a family or on your own to read or watch a show - clear and prompt communication with owner Highlights of our trip: - riverside fires in the evenings - Summit Loop hike- right in Ausable Acres - kayaking on Lake Eaton, Lake Everest and Lake Placid - fishing up and down the river along rt 86 - riverside dinner at RF McDougal’s - pizza and dessert at Fratelli’s - root beer floats at A&W Thank you, Dan, for sharing your beautiful home! We loved our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation in the Adirondacks
The River House was a perfect destination for a quiet family vacation. The house situated along the Ausable River has all the modern conveniences to make you feel at home, while providing the serenity of nature at your doorstep.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place With River View
I was very happy with the property and location. The river at the bottom of the garden was amazing. Truly peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S., Akron

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote and Comfortable Riverfront House
The Riverfront home provided a nice remote stay between Lake Placid (30+ minutes) and Ausable Chasm. The location directly on the river was peaceful. The house is a nice design with an open concept of dining/livingroom area...albeit the space could use better lighting. The kitchen is adequate with big new refrigerator and Keurig. Oven door handle is broken, and the door won’t stay open… potentially dangerous. Sunroom is very pretty and inviting. King bedroom & downstairs bathroom are also okay, adequate. The open spiral staircase leads to an area of two newly renovated bedrooms and bathroom, all very nice. Take note, there are shades on most windows in the house but not the queen bedroom. We taped trash bags to one window as the bed is directly next to it… 5:30 is way too early to wake up on vacation! There were no paper towels as advertised (well, 2 sheets). No tissues. TP, was, shall we say, not like home-- The house was generally clean although we did have an issue with ants coming from crumbs under the sofa cushions. Once we vacuumed the sofa and sprayed with provided Raid, the ant problem dissipated. Dan was attentive but couldn’t really help from afar. He promised to speak with his cleaner for future. We managed and all was okay. I would recommend this property. It worked well for 2 couples; we didn’t use the 2nd upstairs bedroom (queen over queen bunk). There would be room for more people/kids, just note you would be sharing the jack & jill bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside retreat
The place was great. Beautiful location right next to the river, walkable neighborhood. Very comfortable, had everything we needed. Close to Lake Placid, Whiteface and lots of trails. Will come back again when we can do more hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The house is perfect for a family vacation, well equipped and lots of room. It’s located about 30 minutes from Lake Placid, very convenient in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great River House
A great stay at this house. Nice clean space, accurately described and pictured in listing. Beautiful setting on the river. We enjoyed our stay. Owner was attentive and helpful. Highly recommend. If back in the area would not hesitate to stay again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
We absolutely LOVED this house. The house was very spacious, clean, cute and comfortable! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adirondack house
Our stay was amazing! The house is perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Host on VRBO
Dan was a hero. I’d you stay here you’ll find out for yourself. Very communicative and accommodating. Highly recommend the river house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023