- SLEEPS 6
- 2 BEDROOMS & SLEEPING PORCH
- COMFORTABLY FURNISHED LIVING ROOM & EAT IN
KITCHEN
- OUTDOOR KITCHEN WITH GAS GRILL
- HOT TUB & OUTDOOR SHOWER
- CLOSE TO PRIVATE NEIGHBORHOOD BEACH
- STONE FIRE CIRCLE & HORSESHOE PIT
- LARGE LEVEL YARD
"Sweetheart" is a cheerful
three-season vacation home just steps away from a private beach shared with
neighbors on beautiful East Caroga Lake. The talented owners, a
designer/builder and a gourmet cook, have turned "Sweetheart" into a relaxed,
informal retreat with a focus on outdoor living. The spacious, level double
lot, with its lovely backdrop of mixed woodland, features an outdoor kitchen, hot shower, 6-person jetted spa, picnic table and a comfortable living area
circling a stone fire pit.
The exterior of
"Sweetheart" is classic Adirondack - barn red clapboard siding with mullioned
windows and shutters painted a golden yellow, the front yard soft with pine
needles from stately trees rimming the property, paths and borders carefully
edged with native stones. Indoors, white-washed cedar walls and aqua enameled
wood floors lend a touch of "beach shack" atmosphere, repeated in seascape oil
paintings and shell collections. (An exuberant painting collection also
includes landscapes and still-lifes).
The open living area features a large living room and an eat-in kitchen. Comfortable sofas and lounge chairs are draped in
vintage spreads and floral chintz. Sheer window curtains soften the light. The cathedral
ceiling is hung with light strands
and vintage colored-glass globe chandeliers for an amber glow. A decorative
(non-functional) brick fireplace centers one wall. Entertainment options
include TV with standard cable,
DVD and VCR, a stereo, and board games. High-speed wi-fi internet access is provided for your laptop computer.
A favorite feature for most
guests is the large fresh-water aquariums that serve as a divider between the living room and the eat-in
kitchen. (Guests are asked to take on the pleasant task of feeding the fish).
The kitchen has large,
charmingly old-fashioned "camp" windows that swing open on top-hinges to hook
onto the rafters above, white vintage cabinetry, and a 30`s vintage sheet
linoleum floor in a harlequin pattern of black, red and gray diamonds that was
happily uncovered during renovation. The antique wood dining table and painted
kitchen chairs seat 6.
The fully-equipped kitchen
includes refrigerator, electric range, enameled sink with built-in drainboard,
microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker and electric tea kettle. A
glass-front china cupboard holds a charming array of vintage dinnerware, while
a butcher block unit stores generous serving bowls and platters. Vintage cast
iron and enamelware pots and pans hang from the rafters; a hand-crafted plank
shelf with its natural raw, curved front edge holds spices and condiments above
the range. A large mirror on the range wall reflects beautiful green light from
the kitchen`s two walls of windows; the windows above the sink serve as a
pass-through to the outdoor kitchen.
The master bedroom features the rustic glamour of a queen-size
canopy bed hand-crafted by the
Amish from twigs and branches painted a dreamy white, and swathed in little
white string lights. Wall hooks and a vintage painted dresser with a kitsch
"Elvis" lamp are tucked into the room for clothes storage. The walls are white,
with a distressed-finish antique door. Two windows offer circulation of cooling
lake breezes.
The second bedroom features a full bed. A window looks out across lawn to lovely evergreen
trees. A dresser and wall hooks provide clothes storage. A full sleeper-sofa on the sun porch allows "Sweetheart" to accommodate
a total of 6 guests.
The beds are outfitted with
attractive spreads, blankets, and pillows. Guests provide their own linens:
sheets, pillowcases and towels. A portacrib and highchair are available for our youngest guests.
The enclosed sun porch, with three walls of multi-paned glass and screened
windows that are curtained for privacy, is an ideal den or third bedroom. A
suite of luxuriously comfortable beige leather furniture includes a sectional sofa that incorporates 2 recliners and a full
sleeper-sofa, and a matching rocking recliner, providing plenty of space for
hanging out as well as sleeping in. An ivory-enameled Jotul free-standing gas
fireplace keeps "Sweetheart" cozy
in cool weather.
Next to the bedrooms is a full
bath with toilet, console sink and
shower. An outdoor hot shower and hot tub (along with a dip in the lake!)
provide summer`s best bathing experiences.
The convenient outdoor
kitchen features a substantial gas
grill, a bank of metal cabinets
with granite countertop and
enameled sink, and a large picnic
table whose benches have
comfortable backs to them.
Bluestone stepping stones
set in a pebble patio lead to the 6-person jetted spa offering relaxation under the stars. Next to the
spa is an enclosed outdoor shower
with dressing area.
In the large, grassy
clearing beyond, a collection of comfortable Adirondack furniture, including a rustic swing, encircles a stone
fire pit for bonfires and s`mores.
Nearby is a horseshoe pit. A
little deck in a grove of woods
offers another seating area, with cafe table and chairs.
A short walk across the
quiet road rimming East Caroga Lake brings you to the sandy, protected waterfront shared with
a handful of neighbors. In addition to offering good swimming, you may rent
kayaks or canoes to launch from
here for fishing and exploring East Caroga Lake`s many coves and inlets. A
channel leads to West Caroga Lake, allowing boaters to paddle to the village
Hiking, mountain biking and ATV trails, trout-fishing streams,
state hunting land, and gorgeous
views from a mountop fire tower are
all nearby. The county has seven golf courses and 44 lakes to enjoy, ranging from small hidden lakes on hiking trails to the 26
mile long Great Sacandaga.
The village of Caroga
Lake has restaurants, taverns, post
office, laundromat, general store, coffee shop, gas, ATM, video rentals and a
chapel. All the amenities of a friendly, small city are 15 minutes away in the
historic sister-cities of Gloversville and Johnstown.
Centrally located in the accessible southern Adirondacks, just 30
minutes north of the NY State Thruway, "Sweetheart" is a great location for easy
daytrip excursions to Saratoga
(Performing Arts Center, Thoroughbred Racing and much more), Lake George, Great
Sacandaga Lake, Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame, Farmers` Museum, Fenimore
Museum, Howe Caverns), the Albany capital region, and much of the six million
acre Adirondack Park, including Blue Mountain Lake and Tupper Lake, homes of
renowned Adirondack regional museums.
It`s about an hour to
Saratoga, Cooperstown and Albany; about 4 hours to New York,
Boston, Buffalo and Montreal.
"Sweetheart" accommodates a
maximum of 6 guests at all times. There is off-street parking for three cars.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking. "Sweetheart" has a NO SHOES policy: bring
slippers or flip-flops for indoor use.
Rental
Rates
July
and August: $250/night,
$500/weekend, $1,400/week
May,
June, September, October: $200/night, $400/weekend, $1,100/week
2
night minimum; 3 night minimum on holiday weekends
Inquire
for "last minute getaway" rates
Kayak
& Canoe Rentals: $25/each per day, $100/each per week. $250/per week for 2
kayaks & 1 canoe
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