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**COVID-19 Update **
We have implemented enhance cleaning procedures including the use of disinfectants on high touch surfaces. We recently replaced all linens with commercial linens to withstand hot water washing and drying at high temps. We also provide anti-viral and anti-bacterial cleaners in each property. We request that all visitors follow NYS and local Covid-19 guidelines.
The Lily Pad North at Loon Lake in Chestertown, NY is nestled in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York and ready to be your home away from home. This property is rural, yet centrally located to 5 lakes and easy highway access only minutes away. A spring, summer, fall, or winter visit to the Adirondacks comes with a wealth of things to do. This property is only 15 minutes to Gore Mountain Ski Center and only 25 minutes to Lake George Village.
Lily Pad North is an upper apartment and sleeps up to 8 (7 adults plus a full size crib). It is fully furnished with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, full bath, living room.
The Lily Pad is well kept, super clean, and a great place to relax. Unwind in a clutter free space. All bedrooms feature luxurious bed linens and beds are prepped for your arrival. The fully equipped kitchens features cookware, dishes, utensils, coffee maker, and small appliances. The full bathroom with a tub/shower include bath towel sets for guests. Families can make use of the washers & dryer, infant booster seat, and full size crib.
Enjoy the outdoor fire pit and seating, deck, or covered porch. Private lake access is a short distance away with parking, picnic table, and a 2nd fire pit. Guests are welcome to use the docks, canoes, and kayaks. There is paved, on-site parking.
Please, if you have a need for something, we will do everything we can to accommodate. We understand guests have individual needs. We love feedback and an opportunity to make your stay a pleasure. Let us know what type of activities you prefer and we are more than happy to make recommendations.
If you have a larger group, please inquire about the availability of the adjoining 2 bedroom Lily Pad South unit.
The Space:
Clean and cozy! All bedrooms feature luxurious bed linens. This home includes a fully equipped kitchens with cookware, dishes, utensils, coffee maker, and small appliances. A full bathroom with tub/shower and linens. Washer & dryer in private laundry room. Infant high chair, portable crib and baby gate available upon request. Outdoor chairs and fire pit. Unwind in a clutter free space. This house has private lakefront area nearby with parking, a dock, picnic table, and 2nd fire pit.
Guest Access:
You have access to the entire apartment except the maintenance closet.
The Neighborhood:
This property is rural, yet centrally located to 5 lakes and easy highway access. Gore Mountain is only 15 minutes away and Lake George is about 20 minutes.
A spring, summer, or fall visit to the Adirondacks comes with a wealth of things to do. Loon Lake's beach and easy access boat launch are just down the road. Only 5 minutes away, Natural Stone Bridge and Caves Ston(URL HIDDEN) has been a favorite of Nature Lovers and their families. Enjoy a day exploring and see Trout Brook cascade through unusual rock formations before plunging beneath historic Ponte de Dios (Bridge of God). 500 feet downstream, it emerges into Artist's Gorge through several caves, including: Echo Cave, Garnet Cave, and the Cave of the Lost Pool. Best remembered is the Noisy Cave, where the roaring river disappears beneath your feet! Abundant mountain biking trails can be found for any level of thrill (URL HIDDEN) The Gore Mountain garnet deposit is recognized as a world famous geology site and it’s only 10 minutes away! Visit (URL HIDDEN) for Treasure hunting fun at Garnet Mines.
Relax and unwind while taking in breathtaking views of the mountain expanse. Escape from everyday life with canoeing, fishing excursions, hiking, swimming, golfing, beautiful beaches, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting (URL HIDDEN) . Visit (URL HIDDEN) for an array of fun in the Adirondack Mountains. Just 10 minutes away in Schroon Lake, enjoy a gentle climb up Mount Severance and take in a view of the surrounding lakes or for relaxation and musical entertainment try out Seagle Music Colony at (URL HIDDEN) . Horseback riding for all ages is conveniently down the (EMAIL HIDDEN) . Stunning fall foliage in the Adirondack Mountains spreads out a quilt of vibrant color. View nature while riding the 20 mile round trip Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness Train adventure (URL HIDDEN) or take a cloud splitting gondola ride up Whiteface Mountain (URL HIDDEN) . Don't forget the popular resort town of Lake George, only 25 minutes from Loon Lake, with dining, shopping, and the Great Escape & Splash Water Kingdom theme park (URL HIDDEN) .)
Perfectly located for winter fun, this skier's retreat is only 10 minutes from beautiful Gore Mountain (URL HIDDEN) with 109 trails boasting 2,537 vertical feet including Glades, and Snowshoeing/Cross-Country Trails. Call for information about "Ski & Stay" packages. Whiteface Mountain and the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, home of the 1980 Winter Olympics, is only an hour away with 220 acres & 75 groomed trails. Garnet Hill Cross Country Ski Center (URL HIDDEN) with its 55KM of groomed trails at a 2000 ft elevation is only 15 minutes away. Surround your self with endless winter recreation-skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and cross-county skiing. For the romantic or whole family fun, sleigh rides area a great compliment to any winter vacation (URL HIDDEN) . Be sure to bring along your sleds, tubes, and snowboards for fun at Dynamite Hill Park in Chestertown (URL HIDDEN) . Free to the public and complete with a powered rope tow, this is a great place for a winter family outing.
Getting Around:
There is a local taxi service should you need a ride. Brant lake Taxi ((PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN).
Other Things to Note:
This apartment is the upper unit of two units in a private house. Should you need additional space, please inquire about the availability of Lily Pad South at Loon Lake for more guest space.
The primary renter must be 21 years of age or older.
Interaction with Guests:
We are just a short distance away and almost always available to answer questions and assist.