Ultimate privacy in this 2,800 sq' log home on 16 acres of wilderness waterfront. Located in the northwestern region of the Adirondack foothills, the Raquette Lodge sits on a section of Raquette River which has been dammed to create a pristine lake. The lake is excellent for swimming or fishing for pike, bass, walleye.
The rent includes pontoon boat w/ 9.9 hp Mercury motor, free boat gas, 4 kayaks (2 single, 2 double), 2 paddle boards, dock, 8-person, jetted, lit hot tub at the water's edge. Regulation-size, lit sand volleyball court, In addition to the lake, there is a private pond ideal for skating in the winter. Boats are in the water May 1 to Nov 1. Hot tub operates year round.
Also included are bon-fire pit (wood provided), BBQ and propane gas, Adirondack chairs and lounge chairs. Snowshoes provided in winter, snowmobile trails nearby. Fully equipped kitchen with place settings for large groups, modern appliances, Kitchen-Aide mixer, dining room with solid cherry table which seats 12, living room w/ 2-story cathedral ceiling, leather furniture, stone fireplace (wood provided). Upstairs den/TV room. Two downstairs bedrooms, one with king and one with queen bed, share a bathroom which also has a washer and dryer.
The 2nd floor has a second bath, shared by two bedrooms, each with a queen and a single bed. The 3rd floor has a loft with 3 double beds, remote controlled skylights. Also there is an attached porch with waterfront and sunset views. There is a large fire pit surrounded by new Adirondack chairs and lounge chairs, picnic tables.
2 car garage has been renovated into recreational building with regulation size pool table, shuffleboard table, ping pong table, foosball table, air hockey table, darts, assorted games, juke box--a great addition to an already fabulous recreational paradise! Sleeps 20, 1 king, 3 queens, 3 doubles, 2 singles, 1 futon, 1 pull out queen sleeper sofa. A/C units in bedrooms.
4 miles to Higley Flow State Park where there are acres of woods, trails, and swimming at a sandy beach. In winter there are groomed cross country ski trails; skis can be rented for $7/set; snowshoes for $3/set. There are 8 sets of snowshoes at the Lodge for our guests' use. 25 minutes to St. Lawrence University, Clarkson College, SUNY Canton, and SUNY Potsdam. 1 hour to Lake Placid, site of two winter Olympics, and home of Whiteface Mountain ski slopes. 1.5 hours to Ottawa, Canada's capital where one can skate on the canals or visit Parliament buildings, museums, and cultural events.
Sheets and towels are not provided but we can provide them for $15/set sheets and $10/set towels. Life jackets are not provided but can be rented from Adirondack Canoe & Kayak Co., 74 St. Rt. 68, just 2 miles from the Lodge.
CANCELLATION POLICY DURING COVID: We refund deposits if we receive the cancellation request 6 months or more before arrival date. There are 2 exceptions: 1. If the home can be re-rented at the normal rental rate, we will refund your deposit in full. 2. If travel is prohibited in St. Lawrence County because of covid, we will issue a credit for the amount paid, good for 1 year from scheduled arrival date.