Adirondack Chalet with Views
- Chalet1730 sq. ft.
- People: 10
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Separate WCs: 1
- Min. Stay: 2 nights
Exceptional Mountain Views from the Chalet.
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Roberta McColl
- Languages:
- English
About Roberta McColl
Our Indian Lake camping/fishing/hiking family purchased Indian Ridge Chalet, an all-year-round vacation house because we wanted to be able to go up for "white water" rafting in the spring, cross-country (Garnet Hill), downhill (Gore Mountain), snow-mobiling and spectacular fall foliage This area has something to do every season, pristine lakes everywhere, a Town skating rink up the hill, boating and biking plus the world acclaimed Adirondack Museum (regional museum) in a part of our town called Blue Mountain Lake (part of Indian Lake) .
Roberta McColl purchased this Chalet in 1987
Why Roberta McColl chose Indian Lake
It is user friendly, especially for extended families as it can accommodate 10 adults plus a few kids!? It is well equipped and furnished without being slick and fussy. Had a Connecticut sculptor do an "Adirondack Wildlife Totem Pole" from a troubled spruce tree stump about 14 feet tall at entry-way. A wild meadow garden is part of the entry path. The property is on one of the Designated Views in the Park, It is private, yet easy access to Town. The picnic area has a small "farm" pond for the wildlife with an authentic Adirondack lean-to, picnic table, and fire-pit with wood provided.
What makes this Chalet unique
The mountain views from the Chalet are quite exceptional. (The Bullhead Mountain Range and Siamese Pond Wilderness area) Central location in the ADIRONDACK PARK. ( The largest public park in the USA). We are about 40 minutes from Lake George (lots to do and see there) and about 1.5 hour drive to the Lake Placid area . Local lakes are Indian Lake (canoe and boat rentals and super camping areas), Lewey Lake, Adirondack Lake, and Lake Abanakee.
Facilities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Accessible
- Parking
- Internet
- Satellite or Cable
- Heater
- Air Conditioning
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2, Separate WCs: 1
Safety features
- Smoke detectorAdequate
- Exterior lighting
- Fire extinguisher living room
- Carbon-monoxide detectorElectric heat/hw so not necessary
Location Type
- mountainOverlooks Siamese Pond Wilderness area and "Bullhead" Mountain Range, considered one of the designated views in the Park. State Scenic Overlook is just up the hill with illustrated mural of view.
- Rural
- village
- Mountain view
General
- Telephone518-648-5912 for Local Calls and Emergency: Use your cell phone for long distance please. Reception from Chalet not reliable even tho the Cell Tower is just up the hill!!
- Air conditioningno central, fans provided plus new 4 foot living room ceiling fan/remote control
- HeatingElectric and comfortable BUT Please turn ALL outlets to LOW or OFF when vacating and SHUT ALL windows. Thankyou!!! Do not leave fire unattended or any hot coals outside of stove anywhere.
- Linens providedNO, but caretaker can provide some in emergency? Plenty of pillows, blankets.
- Washing machineWasher serviced in June, working fine but please do not abuse usage!!!
- Clothes dryerIn laundry room, clothes--line (short) outside south, ground level
- Parkingample, 6 cars
- GarageGarage is for our family storage but you can put your trash and separate recyclables in the garage (key on key-hanger in entrance hall.) Welcome to use kindling wood, sleds stored there.
- InternetWIFI in place
- Wood stoveSoapstone Fireplace/ wood stove. Damper should be open....call caretaker if not sure of operation. We provide wood. Call caretaker if it runs out, number on board.
- Iron & board
- Basic soaps
- Toilet roll
- Living RoomTelephone landline, radio, veranda deck access, WIFI modem, Dish TV, DVD,CD
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- DishwasherSmall size, not real rugged, use sparingly: we have a limited well and septic system , worked fine in the past but do not abuse!!!
- Fridgenew
- Hobmodern
- Ovenglass top range, full size oven, pot holders in drawer.
- Microwavelarge wall mounted and modern over range.
- Grill
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Dishes & utensilsPlenty of dishes, flatware, utensils, pot, pans, baking ware, coffee maker. Please feel free to use anything useful left by previous guest.
- KitchenEat-in Kitchen, oven-range, refrigerator, micro-wave, dishwasher, toaster, blender , some special things in downstairs hall shelves, ie, platter, extra coffee-maker, crock-pot, basic tools.
Dining
- Dining area
- DiningEat-in kitchen, easily seats 6.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable TVDish TV -100 channels, WIFI modem, call caretaker if nec. 518-648-9919
- Stereoradio
- DVD playerDish connection, Video 1
- BooksOn living room bookcase, also magazines, maps, brochures, and guest book. (Please input in the guest book)
- GamesSome in LR cupboard, lower. Please re-place parts!!!!
- ToysSleds in garage.
Outside
- GardenMeadow Entry Garden, spacious mowed yard, original hand carved Adirondack totem pole at entry area. Picnic area with small pond, fire-pit, table, and authentic Adirondack lean-to. Clean up, please!
- BalconyDeck/balcony overlooks mountains and a young forest, loaded with pine trees, milkweed, autumn olive, blueberries and raspberries. Sighted band of 60 wild turkeys last fall. Black bear sightings poss.
- Kayak / canoeCan be easily rented at Indian Lake Marina and Pines Store?
- BicyclesBring your own. Rt. 30 popular with bikers. Easy trip to town, road not heavily trafficked most of the time.
- BoatEasily rented at Indian Lake Marina on Indian Lake.
- Terracetwo decks-front and back of house
- Golf
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleOnly to main entry level: one step up from deck to hallway. Bedroom/bath right there off hall.
- Long-term renters welcome
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper included
Notes
- Cell Phone Service can be had up the hill at "The Scenic Overlook" State of NY. Depending on your service, you might get it at the Chalet, front deck S. Lots of info on the bulletin board. WIFI added June, 2018 :IMPORTANT...Indian Lake mandates separating Recyclables and Trash in bags, no black plastic, either. Thursday, or Sunday night Town picks up at roadside the next day, cans in garage. Please do this for us, if you can. Had washer/ drier serviced AGAIN July, 2018...follow instructions and use discreetly , we have well/septic. Leave key in mailbox when vacating, close all windows, doors, and turn off all heat to LOW or off.
House Rules
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 11:00
No parties/events
No smoking
OK outside on decks.
Pets allowed
Fee charged ($15./night/pet.)
Children allowed
Baby gate/lower level
Minimum age of primary renter:18
Max guests:10
Pet Fee $15 night/per pet. Trash bagged in receptacle by road:clean recycles in garage.Linens not provided, without an agreement: $5.00/person extra.
Cancellation Policy
100% refund for cancellations more than 30 days before check-in date. 50% refund for cancellations more than 14 days before check-in date.
31 Reviews
Stay to ski at Gore Mt.
This property is quaint and did exactly what two families needed for a weekend getaway to ski! We needed to bring linens and towels, but the house was clean, cozy and room for kids to play.
Property 120011: I have a problem: My caretaker said Rachel Holt party left our house in pretty un-acceptable condition, so she requested we not rent to them again. I gave them a poor review yesterday and received an irate call from her last night. It looks like a she-said/she said situation. You say I cannot edit my review after the fact of submitting it. However, I would like to improve her review. She is angry and won't return anyway! Please help Me!! Roberta McColl, owner, Jan. 23, 2020
Cozy cabin with amazing view
We enjoyed our stay immensely and hope to return again in the future to see the beautiful views in another season — in the summer.
Thanks Barbara! For the nice review, hope you return to Indian Ridge Chalet. Try to book fairly early for next summer if you can...our family reserves time in July so only limited time then but August is wide open (we had 7 bookings last year that month. Happy New Year and 12th Night. Sincerely, Roberta McColl
Amazing!
Very nice place with amazing views! I will definitely be back there!
Friends getaway
We loved everything about the cabin!! It was absolutely beautiful the view was breath taking. The cabin was very well equipped, especially with those things we all tend to forget!! We plan on makinf it a yearly trip!
Hello Elisha...Indian Ridge Chalet (McColl Family) thanks you for the generous review...we try hard so we really appreciate when guests are pleased. Welcome to come again soon, Sincerely. Roberta
Nice quiet place
Easy to book and check out
Adk retreat
This was a great property to bring a large group and have some privacy. Would definitely stay here again!
Location
Short walk to town ice rink and activity hut . State Scenic Overlook up the hill.
Snowmobile paradise. February Winter Festival. Cross-country/sleding right on property. Gore Mountain/Garnet Hill 25 minute drive. White Water Capital - Indian River to the Hudson. Hiking, mountain climbing, fishing at hand. Three lakes nearby. Adirondack Museum in Blue Mt. Lake (part of Indian Lake). November hunting parties reserve early. Hamlet of Indian Lake has supermarket, country store, gift shops, sporting goods store, restaurants. There is something sporting to do at every season. Mall shoppers, forget it!!