Built circa 1890 as a private lodge, “Hiawatha” is one of
the oldest camps on Mountain Lake, a small, quiet lake in the Southern
Adirondacks. Situated 25 feet above the water on a sunny slope, “Hiawatha” is
graced with gorgeous sunset views of
the lake from its 4 bedrooms and from the living room and porch
spanning its lakefront facade. A flight of steps leads from the deep, furnished
porch of the traditional brown-shingled cottage to a 42-foot long stone-walled
waterfront with a shallow, hard bottom, ideal for swimming.
“Hiawatha” has been lovingly maintained and recently
renovated as a traditional three-season
cottage charmingly decorated with comfortable camp furnishings.
Vintage accessories and original art distinguish this pleasant, versatile
living space.
The bright, lake-view
living room has freshly whitewashed cedar shingle walls and high,
exposed-beam ceilings. New and antique classic cottage furniture, upholstered
and painted in subtle leaf-greens and aquas, includes a queen sleeper-sofa,
love seat, comfortable reading chairs and cushioned wicker. Neutral, textural
carpeting warms the room. The original riverstone mantel is fitted with an
ivory enameled gas fireplace,
extending the vacation season into spring and fall. A dining table sits beneath
a wide lakefront window; a folding games table & chairs can be set up for
playing one of the classic board games. An entertainment armoire contains
standard-service satellite TV with VCR and DVD, a stereo and a selection of
CD’s and videos. Wireless dial-up
internet service is provided for your laptop.
The large kitchen
is wonderful for a big family or two families vacationing together – it has 2
stoves (one gas, one electric), 2 refrigerators and a double sink! Delicious
local spring water for drinking is provided in a water cooler. A breakfast
center is stocked with microwave, coffee maker, espresso machine, toaster and
electric teapot. Other small appliances include a blender, popcorn popper,
toaster oven, electric mixer and crockpot. Iron skillets, stainless pots and
sharp knives make cooking a pleasure. Vintage and contemporary tableware
including Jadeite and two full sets of dishes, one in cream & green and the
other in a wild yellow rose pattern, set a charming table. A CD stereo/radio
provides music. A stainless gas grill
with stovetop burner is located just outside the kitchen door, with a lake
view.
The full bathroom,
also on the first floor, includes a vanity sink and a tub with shower. A
hairdryer, iron and ironing board are provided.
The 4 upstairs bedrooms are furnished with vintage metal
beds and antique dressers. The three
Lake-view bedrooms have queen beds. The 4th bedroom, with a full bed and 2 built-in bunks
for small children, has a high window offering privacy with a partial water
view. The queen sleeper-sofa in the living room provides an additional bed.
Deluxe bedding for “Hiawatha” includes down comforters, feather pillows, fleece
blankets, and charming vintage bedspreads. You provide sheets, pillowcases and
towels, or rent ours for an additional fee.
With a generous dock on a beautiful stone-terraced waterfront, “Hiawatha” is a
comfortable and well-furnished base for water sports and outdoor activities.
Life here centers on the water, with much of the activity taking place on the
house’s ample porch and dock,
furnished with all-season wicker and teak, including a dining table, Adirondack
chairs and steamer chaises. Lattice on a side wall of the porch and hemlock
hedges provide privacy. A gas patio heater extends the pleasant evenings.
Please note that no outdoor fires of any kind are allowed due to fire hazard.
Mountain Lake offers 100 acres of excellent swimming, small boating and fishing.
Stairs lead into the water for easy access; there is a diving board at the end
of the dock. An aluminum rowboat is moored to the dock for your use. While
“Hiawatha” cannot accommodate a motorboat or jet ski, you’re welcome to bring
kayaks or canoes, or rent ours by the day or week.
Located in the quiet township of Bleecker, Mountain Lake is
surrounded by deep woods on the southern edge of the 6 million acre Adirondack
Park, just half an hour from the New York State Thruway. A selection of
guidebooks and maps highlights the abundance of well-marked trails in the area
for hiking and mountain biking.
A footpath at the water’s edge circles the lake, or hike a trail behind
“Hiawatha” to another nearby lake. There are 17
golf courses to choose from in the county. Antiquing is popular, with several small shops in the
area and large antiques malls in nearby Dolgeville and Little Falls.
Dinner and drinks can be had minutes away at a local
roadhouse. All services are within 10-15 minutes in the historic cities of
Gloversville and Johnstown. Nearby
excursions include Saratoga Springs (Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga
Performing Arts Center with New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra,
headliners concerts), Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame, Farmers’ Museum,
Glimmerglass Opera), Lake George (Lake George Opera, Great Escape Theme Park),
Howe Caverns, Secret Caverns, Adirondack Animal Park, Blue Mountain Lake
(Adirondack Museum), and the Great Sacandaga Lake, all within 30-90 minutes.
New York, Boston, Niagara Falls and Montreal are within 4 hours.
PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR GUEST BOOK AND REGIONAL INFORMATION:
www.southernadirondacklakehouserentals.com
RENTAL RATES
July & August: $1700 per week.
May, June, September, October: $1300 per week or $275 per
night with 2 night minimum.
Inquire for special fall foliage or spring season “getaway”
rates.
Additional fee for kayak and canoe rentals.
