#6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6750 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi
Mountain view

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Chestertown, NY

Loon Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Loon Lake Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Friends Lake
‪8 min drive‬
Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Left BR

2 Twin Beds

Living Room

2 Twin Beds

Right BR

1 Queen Bed

Screen Porch

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This is a weekly rental (Saturday to Saturday, 7 nights) during the summer season (June 15-Sept 1). Shorter length stays available on the shoulders and off-season (2 night min). Cottages available May 1 till Oct 31. Lodge available all year.

Linens, towels and paper goods NOT provided. Garbage to be taken to onsite dumpster. Recycling must be taken to local landfill.

#6 Lakeview cottage at Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake, Chestertown NY - This 2 bedroom cottages will accommodate 6+ people (1 queen bed, 2 twin beds, twin daybed and trundle bed in living room). The Lakeview has an equipped kitchen/dining area, large living space and a large bath with shower. Relax on the screened in porch with lake views or warm yourself by the fire-pit while enjoying the beautiful view of the lake and our private beach! This charming cabin will make your stay memorable.

We offer plenty of private parking for vehicles, boats and their trailers, cable television, wifi, campfire pit, and charcoal grill. Swim area with floating dock, 25'long deep water boat dock, and sandy beach are available for no additional charge between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Enjoy fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking on beautiful Loon Lake or the many other Adirondack Lakes nearby. Visit Lake George's famous attractions just a short 25 minute drive away. Spend time at neighboring fun spots including Frontier Town, Schroon Lake, Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, Scenic Gore Mountain -- gondola rides, and Ausable Chasm! Horseback riding and golfing are also available nearby!

All well behaved pets are welcome at Birchwood! Small pet fee is extra. We do ask that they remain leashed at all times while on our property. Please pick up after your pets indoors and outdoors. We prefer that they remain downstairs if staying in the Lodge and off the beds/furniture in all units (as to help keep allergens to a minimum).
Due to NYS Department of Health regulations, dogs are not allowed at the beach, in the designated swim area. We do however, have plenty of lakefront shoreline for dogs to enjoy, docks to jump from and some shallow exit areas as well. If you are using Birchwood as a base for a day trip, we ask that you take your pet with you. If that's not possible, we'd be more than happy to recommend a local "pet day care". Leaving your pet behind without supervision is not permitted. We don't want them to be frightened or rowdy while you're away -- after all they should enjoy vacation as well.
Additional cottages available on property for the extended family that wants their own space at additional cost. Rec Room is open to all Birchwood guests.

You must provide email address for forwarding of lock box access code, beach waiver, etc. Off VRBO communication is automated and limited. Every reservation requires acknowledgement of receiving and reviewing the Property Rules and Terms of Service.

Lodge - https://www.vrbo.com/4847591ha
Cottage #2 - https://www.vrbo.com/7656305ha
Cottage #3 - https://www.vrbo.com/9160685ha
Cottage #4 - https://www.vrbo.com/9343827ha
Cottage #5 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320785ha
Cottage #6 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320187ha
Cottage #7 - https://www.vrbo.com/7256241ha

Property manager

Patrick McGowan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Free WiFi

Parking available

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Under 18 must be supervised @ beach and rec room

Events

Events allowed

Great for family events. Please ask.

Pets

Pets allowed

Tell us about you furry friend ahead of time.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

Vehicle licence plates and names of occupants required. All must sign beach liability waiver.

Warren County NY Occupancy tax of 4% required for stays less than 30 days.

Signed contract with property management required for complete reservation.

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Great for family events. Please ask.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Chestertown

Located in Chestertown, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Pharaoh Lake Wilderness and Loon Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.

Chestertown, NY

What's nearby

Loon Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Loon Lake Beach - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
Friends Lake - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 19 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Friends Lake Inn - ‬8 min drive
‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬7 min drive
‪The Hub - ‬12 min drive
‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪The Bullhouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #6 Lakeview @Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront located?

This family-friendly Chestertown cottage is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Loon Lake and Loon Lake Beach. Hudson River and Schroon Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

9.6

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Oct 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend with family

Property was quiet clean and had a lot of things to do. Definitely going to come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

Sep 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Cabin

We spent 3 Nights,mattress was comfortable and the location was quiet. Cabin was clean, with updated refrigerator, porch screens were in good condition. Enjoyed our visit, would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Sep 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely relaxing. Beautiful view of the lake.

Owners were very accommodating. Sitting around campfire with family. Beach right across the road. Great awesome fun time. Definitely will be back

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla H.

Jun 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed getaway

Cozy cottage!! Definitly a place to relax and rest! Very clean with almost everything you need to cook inside or out. I love to cook on an open fire! This cottage even had a grate to go over the fire, even though we didn't find it until our last night there... lol.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Connrod B.

Oct 1, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Three day getaway.

Second time around. first time great experience. looking forward to doing this every year. Caretakers are fantastic so knowledgeable about the area very helpful and very accommodating. cant wait till next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

kathryn d.

Jun 17, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, clean cabins in an incredible setting!

Birchwood Cottages is in a magical setting, located on the quaint Loon Lake. You are surrounded by adventures and hiking opportunities, we spent our days exploring the area, out on the lake, soaking in the sun and bird watching. The true gem of the property were the people we met along the way including Erica and Gene, the amazing care takers! They were gracious and welcoming in providing information about the area and making us feel right at home. The property owners were also prompt in communication and accommodating. Highly recommend this rental and hope to return soon!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Yaroslava B.

Sep 29, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay

We had a very nice time in this cabin. It was very clean and cozy, with lots of sleeping space. Loved the screened porch! Could not use the stovetop - catch pans were rusted through and smelly when on, not safe. Please replace! Also, no cutting board in the kitchen. Wifi was non-existent despite place being listed to provide wifi. Other than that, all according to expectations and description by managers.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

lenae w.

Oct 21, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake views, enchanting escape from reality

Beautiful lake views, enchanting escape from reality. The neighborhood made up of cabins and the lodge were enchanting and beautiful. We stayed in cabin 6, right near the lake. It was beautiful and peaceful to wake up to the lake views. The only downsides were the sticky kitchen table when we arrived, as well as the low water pressure in the shower.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Sep 14, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Loon Stay

The cottage was very clean and met our every expectation. Was the first time we took our labs to sleep other than our own home and they loved every second there. Caretakers were awesome as were the property managers responding to our questions. Highly, highly recommended. We’ll be back!!!*****

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johanna A.

Sep 7, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Place to Lose Track of Time

As a final vacation before starting the school year, we spent several days in Cottage #6 and LOVED it. Prior to our arrival, Pat and Margo were communicative and helpful hosts. When we arrived, the Cottage was clean and had everything we needed to relax. Our favorite aspect was the location within the ADK; we were able to explore various corners of the park without having to relocate. Loon Lake was perfect for canoeing and swimming. I'm pretty sure our kids and dog could have spent the entire vacation on the beach. Memorable way to end Summer 2020.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Htut Wynn H.

Jun 3, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

“Love the place”

I’ll definitely come back again 👍🙌

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amber l.

Oct 1, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed.

We had a great relaxing weekend. We enjoyed a local hike as well as the Stone Bridge and Caves. I made a mistake and forgot to add my dog to our reservation and we had it figured out within one hour. Will definitely stay again this summer. Andy and Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Harold C.

Sep 24, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We so enjoyed staying at the cabin and the privacy

Great stay but we were so disapointed with the recreation room, it is so run down and all the accessorys are missing no darts, broken pool sticks, no ping pong balls and not one good paddle so needs upgrading the beach area and toys were great. Having care takers on the grounds was a blessing erika and gene were so informative, helpful and delightful looking forward to returning soon

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 11, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything We Wanted

This vacation was planned as our final "family" vacation before my children move to the next phases of their lives (marriage, job opportunity in Europe, & college). Lakeview at Birchwood Cottages provided the perfect opportunity for that to happen. The cottage was clean and ready for us when we arrived and check-in was easy through a key box on the porch. The appliances were easy to use and the refrigerator kept everything ice cold. A neat extra touch was that the doors on the fridge were painted with chalkboard paint which allowed us to leave messages for each other when we went off on our own adventures. The master bedroom was roomy with plenty of closet space and extra room for our suitcases. The other bedroom worked just fine for two of my sons, all they really did in there was sleep at night or take an occasional nap. My third son slept on the bed which is on the screened front porch and honestly, I was a little jealous, because he had the coolest place to sleep when a few of the nights got a little muggy. The trundle bed in the living room wasn't used used to sleep, it was used more as gathering place for gear and other odds and ends. The bathroom served its purpose, but the shower is only a stall shower and close to the sink, which for someone with a bit of a belly like me, made it a bit of tight squeeze getting in and out. It wasn't a big deal, just had to "suck it in" a little to get in. The water pressure wasn't great, but it did it's job, which was what we needed it to do. The area outside the cottage was nice and clean with a picnic table, where we ate and played dominoes each night, a charcoal grill, and a fire pit. There were also two Adirondack chairs and some other white plastic chairs as well. The lake could be seen from the cottage and the walk to the beach was maybe three minutes with easy to navigate stairs. The beach had a great sandy area and three boat docks to use if you need them. Two kayaks, a row boat, and a paddle boat are available to use for free, if desired. The swimming area had plenty of sand as well, with only a few small rocks here and there, but nothing that was problematic. There is also a swimming platform to jump off of at the end of the roped off swimming area. The lake was clean and refreshing to swim in. It was a little chilly when you first got in, but quickly became enjoyable and cooled you off. Overall this was a great trip and we would eagerly stay at Birchwood Cottages again.

About the host

Hosted by Patrick McGowan

About the Owners: Birchwood Cottages is family owned and operated by Patrick and Margo McGowan and Jenn & Steve Hazelton, under our LLC, ADK Birchwood. Patrick & Margo McGowan, and Steve & Jenn Hazelton have loved the Adirondack Park for decades and had been searching for the perfect spot to make their own in the Adirondacks. Margo and Patrick have always been drawn to the park; they were engaged in Brant Lake (just down the road) and married in Lake Placid, and vacationed in the ADKs just about every year since then. Jenn and Steve were becoming quite the Adirondack groupies, scouring property and vacationing in various spots within the blue line for years and years, it was time to put down some roots.

Why they chose this property

How we came to love Birchwood: Margo had known about Birchwood Cottages for about 15 years, as she went to college with the previous owners daughter, and had visited Birchwood a few times throughout her college days. In years passed, she had always toyed with the idea of buying Birchwood – but considered it pipe dreams at best. In the summer of 2015, the McGowan’s came to Birchwood to have a mini college reunion with her friends and classmates, and it was then, that the timing was right to call Birchwood home! After a quick discussion with Art and Jill Spierre, and a seemingly short drive for Jen and Steve to check the place out, a handshake sealed the deal. The Hazelton’s and McGowan’s spent the summer back and forth to Birchwood, and in discussions with Art and Jill, and were finally able to call Bircwood theirs in September 2015.

Our goal is to keep Birchwood as a family friendly vacation spot for our loyal guests AND NEW ONES, so they too, can call Birchwood home (if even for a week or 2) for years and years to come!

What makes this property unique

Birchwood Cottages is a delightful set of cottages, and one large main house (The Lodge), settled on the west shore of Loon Lake surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. The cottages can be rented by the week and include a nice sandy beach for the kids to play and swim. Our swimming area is easily accessible by steps that lead to a sandy gradual walk-in, and include a floating dock.

Loon Lake is a nicely tucked away little treasure in Chestertown, NY. There are multitudes of activities to do for a day trip- or never leave the beach- which ever you prefer. Full service marina located across the lake for all of your boating needs, and our large boat docks can accommodate any size boat!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Left BR

Living Room

Right BR

Screen Porch

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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