Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews! - Town of Watson

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Check out the area

Lowville, NY

Brantingham Lake61 min drive
Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)82 min drive
Fourth Lake86 min drive
Enchanted Forest Water Safari92 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews!

Forest Pond Cottage is located in the Adirondack Park in Northern New York. Pets are welcome for a small fee per stay/per pet. Access to snowmobile & ATV trails are right from the cottage. It is situated on the edge of a seven acre beaver pond and surrounded by 115 acres of beautiful forest. The cottage is the only dwelling at the end of a town road which allows for easy year-round access yet ensures privacy. With every season there is a whole new variety of outdoor activities to enjoy.

THE COTTAGE
The cottage is an oasis from everyday living with all the comforts of home to recreate from within. There are endless trails for hikers, bikers, cross country skiing, ATVs and snowmobiles. Lakes, streams, rivers, mountains and thousands of acres of State land that is yours to enjoy. We have had everything there from weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, family reunions to private getaways. It's a great place for individuals to share time & space with loved ones. The owners live only two miles up Number Four Rd; close enough to always be available if & when needed.

INDOOR AMENITIES
All linens for bed, bath & kitchen are provided as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Just some of the amenities include:
Fully equipped kitchen with full size refrigerator,full size gas stove, microwave, coffee pot, all kitchenware and cookware, crockpot, blender, toaster, spices, table and chairs in kitchen.
One bathroom with all linens, shower stall, toilet, sink & very clean.
Living Room features gas heating stove, 3 recliners, an Ethan Allen couch that folds out to a queen size bed, very nice mattress pad in living room closet for fold out mattress (again, all linens provided & very nice). TV, VCR, DVD, DISH satellite, BOSE music system, variety of DVD movies & VHS tapes, games, cards, round table to seat minimum of 4.
Enclosed, screened porch the length of the cottage to enjoy your morning coffee and the wild life as you look out onto the pond. There are tables, chairs & a swing chair for your relaxation. Just down the stairs from the porch is the patio. Nice outdoor furnishings provided.
Upstairs features a queen bed as well as two twin beds in one large room. The linens are very nice and the beds very comfortable. Air conditioning. Off from the bedroom is the balcony. If there is a 'little one' staying, there is a crib that can be provided as well as a high chair.

OUTDOOR AMENITIES
There is a canoe to use on the pond, picnic table & outdoor furniture. Life preservers are there also for canoe ventures. A newly built deck has been added to the pond. A bonfire site for stargazing at night is always fun. There is an outdoor grill for BBQ.

Property manager

Carol or Dan Empie #315 376 4433

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Barbecue grill

Mountain Laurel cabin at The King's Pines

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs/$30.00 per pet per stay

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No single one night stays

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lowville

Located in Lowville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Brantingham Golf Course and Scusa Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Calypso's Cove. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

Lowville, NY

What's nearby

Brantingham Lake - 61 min drive
Big Moose Lake - 71 min drive
Fourth Lake - 86 min drive
Calypso's Cove - 91 min drive
Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 92 min drive

Restaurants

Rusty P's - 19 min drive
Gilman - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adirondack Cottage - Four Season, Pet-Friendly, Cozy & Beautiful. Read reviews! located?

This family-friendly Lowville cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Adirondack Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Black River and Independence River State Forest. Beaver River Family Health Center and Otter Creek State Forest are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

26 Feb 2024

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

An off the grid oasis

Property was very accurate in description. Hosts were great! Available if needed. Made suggestions for restaurants as there are very few in this area. The privacy and tranquility surpassed what we thought. Our phones got no reception and it was a great respite from everyday life with electronics. There is a phone in the cottage should you need it. The only negative which would not apply to everyone would be the stairs leading to the sleeping quarters. They are steep and narrow and there is no bathroom or toliet on that floor. However, we chose to sleep downstairs on the queen size sofa sleeper which was surprisingly very comfortable for two adults.....so it all worked for us! We plan to return again - hopefully this Fall! We would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

18 Feb 2024

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

Weekend Getaway...

This was a beautiful quiet secluded property, great for a quiet weekend together and away from the rat race. Everything we needed was there, and we had a great relaxing weekend. The hosts were wonderful, and the place was very clean, organized and well equipped. My impression was that the hosts care and take great pride in this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

3 Jan 2024

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

Beautiful secluded cabin

We stayed here in the winter to be close to hiking trails in the Adirondacks. The owner Dan was very helpful and provided us with plenty of area trail maps. The cabin is extremely dog friendly and clean. We had everything we needed for our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

25 Dec 2023

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

Remote and beautiful

The house was great and the dogs had an absolute blast running around in the woods. Wonderful place and excellent hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

30 Nov 2023

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

Lil slice of heaven and the hosts are angels

Perfection. Seriously. The cabin was so cozy and I felt completely at ease as soon as I stepped foot inside. It was very clean and it had every amenity we possibly could have needed (seriously... several points we thought "Dang, we should've bought x at the store" and every time it was in the house, like even dog nail clippers and a pizza slicer. The property was spectacular -- we got there at night when the lake was still liquid, and then the next morning we were greeted with light snowfall and it was beginning to freeze over. Super cool! We could see the beaver tracks going across the pond (at least I assume it was the beaver family that the guestbook talks about going back generations... wonder if it's the same family?). There was plenty of firewood, and puzzles and movies if we got bored, but my partner and I ended up not even utilizing either and instead just talked and listened to the surrounding acres of woodland at the amazing firepit. Incredible experience. Best vacation of my life up until this point. Seriously. And Carol is the sweetest human being ever, as all the other reviews mention. Just perfection. BOOK (but not in November of any year bc that's when we'll be back again ;) ).

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carol or Dan Empie #315 376 4433

We live 2 miles up from the cottage on Number Four Rd and have been at that residence for 30 years. Dan is a forester and went to ESF at Syracuse University. He also has his realtor license and works for Timberland Realty. The focus is on listing wooded parcels and some have camps, houses or other structures. To inquire about his listings you can email him at dempie@timberlandrealty.net. Dan,also, does private consulting for forestry & land management.
Carol has been an RN for over 30 years which has led to a very varied set of work skills. She also had a wellness & fitness center in Lowville for 11 years. Currently she is focusing on the cottage, looking into other business ventures and works at a medium security prison as an RN.

Why they chose this property

We took care of the property for the 'long distant' owner for years before it became available for sale almost to the day of Carol closing her fitness center. There was a 'land developer' that was interested in the property also. Dr Fritelli was the current owner & had purchased the cottage and pond from Minnie Peck previously, who raised 5 children there. Dr Fritelli loved the property & entrusted much of the care, maintenance and management to Carol & Dan. He had it for his own private use. The developer (whom shall remain nameless) offered Dr Fritelli a fair market price for the cottage & land. Since the Empies had 'first refusal' we were able to match his offer to Dr Fritelli. Of course, the developer came back with a much more substantial offer. We could not match that. Dr Fritelli decided to sell the property to us at the first price and refused the developers. As stated earlier, he loved the property & knew we would take good care of it & share it with others without exploiting it. So, love of the land won against development and 'greener (money) pastures. Way to go Dr Fritelli...if only Ethan Allen & other business used you as an example!
We fixed up the cottage to share with others and, also, so we could afford it. We keep the rent very reasonable because we believe everyone should be able to enjoy the serenity of nature.
It was a lot of work but we enjoy work (crazy, huh!). Dr Fritelli would be proud. In our guest book he has a portion dedicated to his saying 'good bye' to his much loved land.
Our belief is to keep it affordable and always give more than what is expected.