Lakeside Retreat in Adirondack Valley! Summer on the lake; Winter on the slopes!

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 132700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Peru, NY

Bluff Point Golf Resort
‪5 min drive‬
Airborne Speedway
‪10 min drive‬
State University of New York-Plattsburgh
‪16 min drive‬
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Aviation Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Little Cherubs Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Norman Rockwell Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Oyster Haven is a renovated circa 1830 farmhouse that combines vintage charm with all the modern conveniences, including a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen with two ovens and an enormous central island perfect for large family gatherings.
Located on the shore of Lake Champlain, this immaculate and comfortable vacation home boasts an acre and a half of property that includes a deck, a large patio with a fire pit, and a grassy yard that stretches out to where stairs lead down to a private beach. With 250 feet of lake frontage, a dock, two kayaks, a canoe, a stand-up paddle board, and a mooring for those who wish to bring or rent a motorboat or sailboat, guests can find a whole host of outdoor activities without ever leaving the back yard.

Located very close to the Adirondack Mountains, enjoy hiking in the summer and outstanding skiing on Whiteface Mountain in the winter. The Fall also provides for breathtaking leaf turning color!

So much history in the area, with museums featuring the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. The portion of the lake off our back yard was the site of the Battle of Valcour of the Revolutionary War! Attractions nearby include Ausable Chasm with rafting (even white water), tours, and even rock climbing. The area has a winery tour and a current explosion of craft breweries to visit. We have a connection with The Valcour Brewing Company located in The Old Stone Barracks on the old Plattsburgh Air Force Base.

For those planning a wedding in the area, we are located right next door to the Valcour Conference Center which hosts year round weddings and receptions. Our home is a short walk to this venue and perfect for housing out of town wedding guests.

Property manager

Timothy Pearl

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

Events

No events allowed

Small gatherings via owner approval

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed indoors

Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. Subject to cancellation if unresponsive.

If any pets are allowed via property owner approval, owner of pet is fully responsible for any damages incurred and refunds may be denied

Any children under 12 years of age must be supervised by an adult over 21 years of age at all times.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Small gatherings via owner approval

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Peru

Located in Peru, this holiday home is on the beach. Tip Top Frame Art Center and Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bluff Point Golf Resort and Kids' Station Children's Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Baggs' Landing, or check out an event or a game at Airborne Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Peru, NY

What's nearby

Baggs' Landing - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Bluff Point Golf Resort - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Ausable Chasm - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
Airborne Speedway - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
State University of New York-Plattsburgh - 16 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

Plattsburgh Station - 10 min drive
Plattsburgh, NY (PBG-Plattsburgh Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Pasquale's Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
‪Livingood's Restaurant & Brewery - ‬9 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
‪Valcour Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat in Adirondack Valley! Summer on the lake; Winter on the slopes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat in Adirondack Valley! Summer on the lake; Winter on the slopes!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat in Adirondack Valley! Summer on the lake; Winter on the slopes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat in Adirondack Valley! Summer on the lake; Winter on the slopes! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Peru holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Baggs' Landing, Bluff Point Golf Resort and Ausable River. Ausable Chasm and Crab Island State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

23 Oct, 2024

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

Breathtaking

We had a very busy weekend for my daughter’s wedding. We wish we could have enjoyed all the amenities the property had and would definitely come back for a vacation week. The property was perfect for our family. Very convenient for the wedding which was a short walk to the valcour inn. The host communication was exceptional

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell N.

21 Sept, 2024

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

Outstanding stay!

Exceptional property with accommodating ownership. Highest recommendation!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Always a great stay

As always, Oyster Haven is a wonderful place to stay! Everything is immaculate, comfortable and well appointed. We look forward each year to our week on the lake!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella G.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Lovely stay

Loved the home. Everything was as described, beds were comfy, beach/boats/fire pit were lots of fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL S.

4 Aug, 2024

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

Unbelievable location

This was one of the most magical places I’ve ever stayed. The pictures in the listing don’t do it justice. Don’t hesitate to book

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Oyster Haven Heaven

Oyster haven was a beautiful place to rest on the lake or play in the backyard any game you could think of (the grassy backyard was awesome)! The house AC worked great. The kayaks were great! The paddle boards were missing the rudders but still usable. The kitchen was a gathering place and fully stocked. We would definitely return! The beds were very comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Family vacation

We have stayed in the Oyster House 3 or 4 times now. It is such a wonderful home. I love the amazing yard off the back, overlooking beautiful Lake Champlain! The bay is sandy and calm for kayaks and paddle boards. Waking up and looking over the lake. We never feel crowded! In fact it also allows us to be hospitable to welcome and enjoy other family we are visiting there on the lake. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

24 Jun, 2024

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

Celebrating Life at Oyster Haven

We gathered to celebrate my mother's life and stayed at Oyster Haven. If you are judging Oyster Haven from the location, sights, beauty of the house, and everything else you can think of, Oyster Haven is not just a great choice but your only choice, in my opinion. If you want the added bonus of a house that you know is filled with family joy & love from the moment you step in and walk around, then reach out and immediately book Oyster Haven. With much appreciation, Andy Ryan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Golden H.

25 Apr, 2024

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

Eclipse 2024

We stayed here for the total eclipse in 2024. We had three families and the place was great. We want to come back and explore, there were so many interesting places we didn't have time to see.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

13 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful Family Getaway

Oyster Haven is a wonderful family getaway. Tim and Laura have thought of everything to make the stay as relaxing and fun as possible. We’ll definitely be back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

12 Aug, 2023

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Can’t say enough. Beautiful property and views. Perfect for active family. Very private. Home nicely childproof. Lots of space. Owners clearly thought of many little things that made our stay very comfortable. Loved it and hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie F.

5 Aug, 2023

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

Great place!!!

Everything we needed was there, great yard and beach and house!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

valerie tanner t.

22 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful house

There were 9 of us and we had plenty of room. Tim was easy to reach and was a great host. The kids loved the kayaks and all the games. The beds were very comfortable and we loved all the outdoor seating. We spent most of our time on our boat and exploring Valcour island.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

15 Jul, 2023

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

Copeland Family Reunion

This was our second stay at your property. What an amazing place!! The improvements to the beach and steps were awesome. The beach and location is amazing. We’re so grateful for a wonderful time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

21 Oct, 2022

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

Beautiful view, lovely home, close to road.

The house was large and very nicely decorated. Kids enjoyed the ping pong in the basement. The views from the backyard were beautiful. The owners were very responsive and helpful both before, during, and after our stay. I gave only 4 stars because we are light sleepers, and house is situated close to a busy highway and a train also passed through the area several times a night. Also, if you are considering bringing a dog, we found out that the shore is lined with burr plants that became tangled easily in our doodles coat and we could not have them at the waters edge. It was October so not sure if they are there in the summer months as well. The private waterfront access would be very nice in the summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

15 Sept, 2022

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Beautiful Spot

Great House in great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

16 Aug, 2022

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Second stay just as great as the first

This was our second summer staying for a week at Oyster Haven. Our multi generation group enjoyed every aspect of the property. The outside space can’t be beat - from the expansive back yard to the private beach area with use of kayaks and a canoe. We all love this property!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W., Rochester, NY

30 Jul, 2022

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

Family Lake Getaway

We have stayed on Lake Champlain before, but this property was even better. The house was very spacious, very clean, and very homey. We came with another family with 6 kids (11-17yrs) between us. We enjoyed the tubes, boogie boards, kayaking, canoeing, and SUPs. Great outdoor spaces. It’s the perfect place for a family lake vacation. We hope to rent this property again! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

28 Jul, 2022

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

Perfect in Every Way

We loved our stay at Oyster Haven. The house was comfortable, spacious, and accommodated four couples nicely. There were so many places to gather to eat, hang out, and play games, and the lake view was absolutely stunning. Groceries and supplies were close by in Plattsburgh, and there was so much to see and do within a short drive. We recommend this home to anyone looking for a relaxing lakefront getaway. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susan S.

2 Jul, 2022

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Very relaxing

Great stay, our visit was a fishing trip for our grandson's graduation. One of his fishing goals was to catch a pike. He accomplished that goal during our stay at Oyster Haven. It’s hard to describe how excited he was. We had a great time .

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

29 Jun, 2022

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Amazing home for an annual family trip

I cannot say enough good things about this property and it’s host! The pictures do not do it justice, the house is big and spacious and homey. It included everything we needed. The fire pit, yard, and lake were literal perfection. We kayaked, paddle boarded and just enjoyed our time being outdoors. My 8 year old particularly loved the kids room off the kitchen and the ping pong!! We ventured out to Ausable Chasm and a few breweries in the area but we all just wanted to enjoy the house and the perfect weather we had. We had to reach out to the hosts and Tim was kind, responded quickly and such a nice gentleman. If your on the fence about this house, don’t be. It’s perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Bobby G.

15 Jun, 2022

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The Lake in June

Oyster Haven is a great place to stay. Clean, well-kept and plenty of amenities. Also close to places of interest like Ausable Chasm.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose H., Chicago, IL

12 Jun, 2022

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

Great Lake front

My family and I had a great time at this lake house. Overall was a great place accommodating all of us (kids and adults). We made use of the kayaks and other items on the outside shed, kids and adults we all had fund using them and being on the water. The water was still too cold for some of us but that did not stop us from being on it. The only suggestion would be to update the stove, its workable but it could be upgraded to meet the needs of those of us who enjoy cooking variety.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelina R.

22 May, 2022

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

College graduation weekend

This was a beautiful Farm house on a spacious piece of property which has all the necessary amenities. It was clean and ready to enjoy as we truly did.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

21 Oct, 2021

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

Relaxing and enjoyable stay on Lake Champlain in Peru New York

We had a wonderful stay in Peru New York on beautiful Lake Champlain. The house we stayed at was absolutely gorgeous. It was very relaxing and comfortable. I look forward to another stay in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Timothy Pearl

We're Tim & Laura Pearl. We grew up in Plattsburgh, NY, were high school sweethearts and have been married for 41 years. We have raised 5 sons and currently have 19 grandchildren.
Tim: I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1980, then spent 8 years in the Navy as a Naval Aviator flying A-7's and F/A-18's. I am now retired from a career as a commercial airline pilot for Delta Air Lines for 32 years. I grew up right up the road on Lake Champlain and love the idea of introducing you to this magical area.
Laura: I graduated from The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA in 1980. I spent the majority of our married years raising our 5 sons. When our youngest son started high school, I began a lifelong dream to write a novel. In 2012, I had my first young adult novel, "Finding Grace" published by Bezalel Books. I then wrote another YA novel, "Erin's Ring", which was published in 2014. We now spend most of our time travelling to visit our 5 sons and 7 grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

This area is our hometown. We grew up here and have wonderful memories. We always thought it was the perfect place to grow up; with the lake right here, the mountains close by, a small town feel, with a big city (Montreal) very close as well. We've been living away from here for awhile, but can't keep ourselves away too long. We are thrilled to be able to share our home and this area with you. We know you'll love it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Although the house is a lovely, renovated colonial, the thing that made us fall in love with it was the view of the lake, the islands, and the mountains of Vermont in the background. Growing up on the lake makes you a little spoiled. I've always wanted to get back. I could sit and stare for hours at the beautiful scenery right out our back yard.