This was a fantastic place to stay. So clean and very Adirondack. Very warm and cozy. Worth it…read moredefinitely. Can't wait to go back soon.

Lots of hipe for not much results. Some good points: Michelle was helpful, nightly fires were…read morenice, beach just ok. Not much to see for kayaking (which they don't provide). However, we took the only cabin available which was #12. Big, and well stocked in the kitchen. However, it is about 20 yards from the road. The building faces the road, not the water. (They should turn it around.) We like to have morning coffee on the porch, but not exactly peaceful on a busy road. 5 small windows facing the water, 3 of which had no handles so we propped them open with sticks. Not enough air flow because of the way it was laid out and small inoperable windows. So we fought to stay cool.

Enjoyed a week here this past August. We had spent many years at the property next door, but it was…read moreno longer available. From the start Michelle was friendly and helpful. Our cabin had everything we needed as a family of 4. The property, docks, and beaches were well-kept and provided true ADK beauty. Having a fire started every night was a nice touch. We have already booked our 2 weeks for next year.

This was the second time my friend and I stayed in cabin 10 and will happily be back again if we…read morereturn to the area. Todd was very accommodating to us when we had to switch dates for our vacation. He was also great with communication, giving us detailed welcoming and departing emails stocked with all sorts of info. There was one small glitch that Todd saw to in a very timely manor. The cabin had a kitchenette that had everything we needed for our week stay. Two separate bathrooms (with abundant hot water) were very nice to have and would come in handy for two couples or a family with kids. The Wi-Fi was fantastic - no issues. TV with Roku was nice though we used it just once. We made use of the fire pit, grill and picnic table almost every day. Corn hole and a horseshoe pit were also used. We also brought croquet and bocci sets that we used as there was ample space to play. $10 for firewood that could be used for 3 separate fires was a decent deal. It's a great location between Saranac and Placid. The only suggestion I would have might be to put together a binder with suggestions of local hikes, water holes, falls to see/swim in, places to eat, etc. Here are a couple to consider: Jay Covered Bridge (swim, 30 min drive), https://www.whitefaceregion.com/story/2015/08/jay-rapids-adirondacks-best-kept-secret, Peninsula nature trails (10 min) easy trails with access to swimming in Lake Placid https://www.lakeplacid.com/hiking/peninsula-nature-trails , Donnollys ice cream 20 min, mom and pop ice cream place with just one swirled flavor that rotates daily. It's the creamiest that I have ever tasted. The same guy has been running the place for nearly 60 yrs. https://www.facebook.com/people/Donnellys-Ice-Cream/100064413290587/?ref=page_internal. There are tons of places to checkout. Make sure to do some homework and make a list before you arrive,

Wonderful cabin for a weekend getaway. Contactless entry as well. Cabin very clean and well…read moredecorated. Most comfortable bed! A little kitchen area and couch with a tv. We will definitely be staying here again! So happy we found this hidden gem.

I have been staying at Galusha's Cottages for over 20 years and absolutely love every minute of it…read more I count the minutes each year before I can go back. Yes, the cabins are bare bones, and yes, you have to bring your own sheets and supplies, but, hey, that's the way mountain escapes always used to be. This is a great old-fashioned experience - away from the intrusion of TV, Wifi and cell phones. I wouldn't trade that solitude and disconnecting for anything. Lewey Lake is beautiful, peaceful and quiet. No speed boats, just canoes, kayaks, lots of birds and clear skies. The view of the Milky Way is something you don't find in too many places on the East Coast anymore.

I spent my first weekend at the cottages 9/20 to 9/22. For people looking for a tranquil setting…read morewithout power boat traffic this is a great stop. Lewey lake is just south of Indian Lake. The cottages are reasonably priced. If you are looking for a place glamp or want all the comforts of home than you might want to look elsewhere. If you want good accommodations and the ability to get away from the internet then this is for you. The cabins are rustic. They have electricity and water and are clean. You will have do some cleaning when you depart but that keeps the prices reasonable and isn't too much to ask. The lake has an abundance of wildlife. Owls, loons, beavers, moose, deer, and turkey are just some of the things you can see. The fishing was okay. There is the opportunity to catch bass and other fish. Be prepared to fish shallow water and plan on fishing vegetation. The kayaking and canoeing is great. You feel like you have the whole place to yourself. If you want a quiet getaway away from the hustle and bustle this is a place worth the trip.

I love Terra Alta! We've been coming here for years. The simple, rustic cabins are a great break…read morefrom my regular life. The grounds are quiet and beautiful, there are plenty of kayaks and stand up paddle boards in addition to a beach for taking advantage of the lake, and there's lots of good hiking within an easy drive. Plus it's a short walk to get to the small town of Schroon with cute shops and restaurants. It's my happy place!

We came back to Terra Alta after a 25 year hiatus to celebrate a 90th birthday. The cottages were…read moreupdated but everything else was the same: the gorgeous Adirondack mountain scenery, the magnificent lake, the charming little town, the fresh, clean air. We fell back in time to a simpler, natural and relaxed time that we had missed. Thank you Terra Alta for remaining there all these years for us to experience again those precious times. .

We had a good weekend stay at The King's Pines. It's natural and rustic atmosphere is relaxing…read more According to the guest book, we were the first people to stay there in the winter. All the snow covered pines surrounding the cabin was a perfect calm environment for a weekend get-away.

how we love the draw of loon lake and the peaceful feel of this property. you can't beat the view!!read more

From the owner: At Birchwood Cottages, we want you to feel at home!…read more Rent a cozy cottage or a luxurious lodge for a relaxing vacation YEAR ROUND in Chestertown, NY on Loon Lake!! We have 6 cozy seasonal cottages and a great lodge available for rent all year long with 300 ft of private lake front and beach. All of our cottages will sleep between 4 and 6 people and our Lodge can sleep upwards of 15 people! Have your next family reunion here, and rent out all of Birchwood!

It's heaven in every season. The perfect place to unwind and restore. Can't wait to return again…read moresoon.

If you are looking for quiet, calm, and a chance to unplug (but not completely) and take a deep,…read morehealing pause, White Pine Camp is the ideal place. Our family loved the history, the cabin, the incredible scenic views, the Great Room and all the amenities WPC offers. We stayed in the larger Mrs. Coolidge's cabin, the same cabin Grace Coolidge stayed in the summer of 1926 when the camp served as the Summer White House for Calvin Coolidge. We took advantage of the huge living room fireplace and had a beautiful fire everyday for our week stay. The wood is well seasoned and burns nicely. It is charmingly rustic, clean and well appointed. The sofas are comfortable and the cabin had everything we needed. What it didn't have we asked in the office and Voila! they had it on hand. We needed a blender, a different bathtub plug and tape to fix a sled and every time they accommodated our needs. Worth noting: You can sometimes hear the next door neighbors in President's Cabin but it's only from the bedroom and it was nothing that the white noise machine that the camp provided wouldn't take care of. We didn't feel the need to use the machine since it was minimal. The beds were really comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. Complimentary toiletries greeted us in the bathroom and the cabin was always warm and toasty. Our bedroom also had a fireplace and it was quite special to fall asleep with the glow of the flames filling the room each night. The upstairs bedroom has two twin beds underneath ceiling windows that give view to the stars and tall trees above (which my twins LOVED). There is also a queen bed behind a folding screen for which my mother in law said was incredibly comfortable and a double bed behind a set of curtains which my son also slept soundly on. Both the upstairs bathroom and downstairs are full baths and have large, deep claw foot tubs with no lack of hot water for a good, long soak. The views from our cabin and from the grounds are absolutely breathtaking. This is a special spot and you can hear a pin drop almost anyplace you hike, walk or sit. We also spent time at nearby Paul Smiths College making use of the gym (passes provided by WPC allowed free access to the gym, pool, library and grounds) and also at the VIC at Paul Smiths for snowshoeing and hiking (again, free with passes) My kids enjoyed bowling in the antique bowling alley and playing pool while Mom, Dad & Grandma sat by the fire in yet another huge fireplace. They sledding everyday on the grounds behind the Great Room and had a blast. Afterwards, they went inside the Great Room and made themselves a hot cocca on the Kerig machine (overseen by Grandma), provided for guests (we bought the pods by mistake thinking they were pouches from Aldi in Saranac Lake but WPC provides coffee and tea for the Kerig for guests). We sat by yet another huge fireplace in the Great Room while reading and playing chess. Yes, there is internet but often sketchy at times since we were deep in the woods, which for us, was desirable. When my husband needed to catch up on work and needed a dependable internet connection, he just popped down the road to the Paul Smiths Library which he viewed as an adjunct office. The same as President Coolidge did in 1926 as I learned from reading a book by Howard Kirschenbaum from the cute, little gift shop just off the Great Room. This place is just pure magic. I've never been to a place more quiet and Tim, the innkeeper and the entire staff go above and beyond to maintain this sense of peace and quiet throughout the camp. Cars are parked nearby but not in the main camp and you barely can hear anyone else in camp during your stay. There was 2 foot of snow on the ground for our Thanksgiving stay week and it was delightful to be there in a winter like setting. It was cold but not windy at all and totally fine with layers. The air is clean and crisp and a perfect spots for viewing the stars. We have already booked a return stay for April 2019 for the school holiday week in the same cabin and cannot wait to return. Everything was simply perfect here.

Fantastic cabins. Quiet, comfortable, great location. Zero problems or complaints. I highly…read morerecommend and I will definitely return. Lots of windows plus A/C. Near the lake. Near town, shops, restaurants. Remote enough to be quiet in nature. Clean. Good bathrooms. Comfortable beds. Nice to have the kitchen and refrigerator.

AMAZING place to stay!!!! Very nice and clean cottages. We had a great time all around. Affordable…read moreand cozy. Mary and Paul are very attentive to your needs. Very close to the lake.