Authentic Adirondack camp ~ walk-in beach ~ a place you'll want to return to

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Kattskill Bay, NY

Lake George1 min walk
Million Dollar Beach15 min drive
Fort William Henry18 min drive
Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Cottage/Water Views

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Main House

1 Single Bed

Main House

2 Single Beds

Main House/Primary Bedroom/Water Views

1 Queen Bed

Main House/Water Views

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Cottage

Toilet · Shower only

Main House

Toilet · Shower only

Main House

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This private, lake front main house and separate guest cottage sits on one acre at the end of a private road. One of only a few properties with a private, walk-in sandy beach and western exposure, it's perfect for families who enjoy the afternoon sun. Dock has space for a 24' boat and is also a great place for early morning fishing. A hammock is strung between two trees and Adirondack chairs are on the lawn for kicking back. A Weber charcoal BBQ available for outdoor cooking, a picnic table near the water and a waterfront fireplace for late night campfires.

Main house sleeps 7, full kitchen and breakfast room, stone fireplace in living room, screened-in porch over looking the lake. Guest cottage with full private bath and washer and dryer, sleeps up to 4 (queen bed + bunk). A/C in both main house and Guest Cottage. Good hiking trails within 2 miles. Minutes to Lake George Village by boat or car. Outlet shopping, amusement parks, and cultural events minutes away. Saratoga 40 minutes, Albany airport 1 hour, 15 min.

There's an Owners cottage on the property further up the mountain. From time to time the owner may stay in cottage while other two units are rented. Renter will have exclusive use of the outdoor spaces.

Bed Linen Service. We include our Bed Linen Service automatically. If you would like to bring your own bed linens, we'll be happy to remove the $100 fee.

Wifi available.

Washer and Dryer: The Washer and Dryer are located in the cottage. They are both full size, side by side units.

Automatic generator to manage any power outages that might occur. Turns on/off automatically.

Towels: Please note you must bring your own bath/beach towels. With only a few hours between renters, there's not time to wash and dry towels.

Property manager

Bill Nast

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake House is rented year round. There is central heat as well as central a/c.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The property is fit for 11 guests total including any guests you may invite for the day.

Parking for 5 cars including any guests. Boat trailers are not allowed at any time.

By law we are required to have you sign our Lease Terms. These will be sent via an E-Signature link and must be completed.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pilot Knob

Located in Pilot Knob, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Fort William Henry and Fort William Henry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse and The Sembrich. Six Flags Great Escape and Around the World Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Kattskill Bay, NY

What's nearby

Lake George - 1 min walk
Million Dollar Beach - 15 min drive
Lake George Dog Beach - 16 min drive
Lake George Steamboat Company - 17 min drive
Fort William Henry - 18 min drive

Getting around

Fort Edward Station - 29 min drive
Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Charlie's Bar & Kitchen - 17 min drive
Boardwalk Restaurant & Marina - 17 min drive
Lone Bull Pancake & Steak House - 23 min drive
Algonquin Restaurant - 32 min drive
Olde Log Inn - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Adirondack camp ~ walk-in beach ~ a place you'll want to return to pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Adirondack camp ~ walk-in beach ~ a place you'll want to return to?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Adirondack camp ~ walk-in beach ~ a place you'll want to return to?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Adirondack camp ~ walk-in beach ~ a place you'll want to return to located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Lake George and Adirondack Park. Assembly Point and Dark Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

17 Sept 2023

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

Lovely Property in Katskill Bay

We have stayed here before and have always enjoyed it. We can tell that the owners keep up with maintenance and have made improvements each time. We would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elana N.

3 Sept 2023

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

Four years and counting

We love our summer vacations here. It is a little slice of heaven and is a special place for everyone in our family—from 2 to 77. Owners are great and super easy to deal with. Location on the lake is ideal. And the sandy beach is perfect. Could not ask for better.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernie L.

21 Aug 2023

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

KATTSKILL BAY CAMP

A wonderful location on Lake George. A cottage from 1926. Well maintained and lots of family history. Walk in beach and good boat dock. Friendly owner. Our family had a great vacation there.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

3 Jul 2023

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

A really special camp

This property is special. It has history. It’s got a small beach. It has beautiful flat lawn to watch sunsets. Overall, great!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Stamford, CT

27 Jun 2023

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

Welcome to Paradise!

This is our family’s 3rd summer staying at this property and it is truly a home away from home for us. We absolutely adore everything about it and the host, Bill, could not be better! True hospitality and the most beautiful setting. Our family makes so many memories each year and our kids ask for “our Lake George house” year round. Thank you again for a wonderful week! We are so lucky to have discovered this special gem of a home.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Nast

Why they chose this property

Our Grandparents built this house on beautiful Lake George. As the story goes, Alexander and Belle came up from New York City in the 20’s and rented a summer cottage on Diamond Point. They decided to explore the yet undeveloped east side of the lake by row boat. While on the water, a storm blew-in and this beach was the only place they could pull the boat to land. They loved what they found and inquired of its availability.

It just so happened that this area of the lake was a land grant from King George III to the Oakley Estate (locals who favored the King) with the stipulation from the King that the tall pine trees remain available to the crown for ship masts. The property was purchased in 1926. With the help of his brother-in-law Judd, who was an engineer by trade, they built the original cottage. In the late 1960’s, as the family continued to grow, the main cottage had a major renovation and the second cottage was built.

Alexander was a prolific painter who’s works you’ll enjoy throughout the house. His daughter painted his portrait that hangs on the porch. Five generations have grown up here with lasting memories. Our grandparents had a dream, to create a gift on Lake George for their family to enjoy for generations. We hope by sharing this dream with you, you will come to appreciate all the beauty that is Lake George.

What makes this property unique

At the end of a private road, you will find this charming, beautifully renovated original Adirondack Camp with a walk-in, sandy beach. You won't find this anywhere else on the East side of the lake.