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Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace

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A large wooden lodge with a stone staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by a pond and trees. - Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace (Minerva)
A wooden porch with a bear statue, a green chair, and a welcome mat. - Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace (Minerva)
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting. - Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace (Minerva)
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows. - Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace (Minerva)
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows. - Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace (Minerva)
A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15387 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace

  • Heron Pond Hideaway is a stunning and spacious, newly decorated, beautiful home on 5 wooded acres in the Adirondacks, perfect for family reunions or getaways with friends and business associates!

    Reminiscent of the Great Camp style of the Adirondacks, this beautiful lodge features stained-glass windows, gorgeous wood coffered ceilings, cherry wood trim and built-in custom cabinetry. A soaring stone fireplace graces the cathedral ceiling of the Great Room, and each of the six comfortable private bedrooms is creatively themed.

    The large, fully-equipped “chef’s” kitchen is an entertainer’s dream with plenty of counter space, 2 sinks, Wolf gas stove with 4 burners and a center griddle for Saturday morning pancakes, and large refrigerator with wine drawer. The breakfast nook and bar will seat 10-12. And off the kitchen, the lovely formal dining room can seat another 10 (with additional folding table and chairs provided). Our separate family room with kids area includes 65" flat screen tv, Roku, wifi, foosball table, and plenty of games and books, with an additional Game Room for playing pool and mixing cocktails at the bar--everything you could want in a mountain get-away!

    Six bedrooms (2-Kings, 1- Queen, 1- Queen and Twin, 1- Full and attached room with 1- Full and 3-Twins) provide plenty of privacy and solitude for a large group. An additional daybed is available on 2nd floor balcony. We think good sleep is key on a vacation so all of our King/Queen beds are memory foam with a soft and firm pillow for each guest to choose from. (Full and twin beds have one pillow per guest). The bed linens are high quality, high thread count, 100% breathable cotton and every bedroom has room darkening blinds and/or curtains for sleeping in. For better quality sleep, we keep the bedrooms cooler, but for those who need it, we provide thick wool or fleece blankets for snuggling up so everyone is at a happy temperature.

    In summer, take a cooling dip in the spring-fed swimming pond or let the kids spend hours exploring our 5 acres of woods or playing in the huge, screened treehouse. Everyone can enjoy the hiking and jogging trails (Moxham Trailhead is less than a mile from the house) or the propane grill, picnic table, basketball court with adjustable hoop height, soccer/volleyball field and campfire area.

    Centrally located in the Adirondacks, you’ll find you are a short drive from almost anything your nature-loving heart desires. Beautiful Minerva Beach is just minutes away (1.5 miles from the house) with lifeguard on duty and offers kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals, food stand, tennis & basketball courts. Nearby activities include white water rafting, mountain biking, trout fishing, glass blowing classes, cave exploring, garnet mining, water tubing, the Rev Rail Co and more! As a landing base for day trips, Lake George is 36 minutes away and Lake Placid is 80 min.

    In the winter, ski at Gore Mountain just 15 minutes away. Or try the full-service Nordic Center at Garnet Hill for cross country skiing and ice-skating. Snowshoe right out the door of Heron Pond Hideaway! There's also snow tubing, snowmobiling, ice castles, hunting, ice fishing, hok skiing and kick sledding! And after a long day, you’ll relax in our hot tub under a romantic sky full of stars (hot tub not available May 1- Labor Day).

    Additionally, we have a wonderful caretaker who lives above the Carriage House on the property and is available for emergencies or other urgent maintenance needs. He plows and sands the driveway through the winter months so you can always be first to the lifts!

    The beauty of our cabin is that it is quiet and private, located off a main road and down a gravel road. And as you have no doubt noticed, the weather is very unpredictable these days. Snowy one day and sun shining the next. While the town and our caretaker do an excellent job, the quick change in weather can cause the short non-paved road to our cabin and our steep driveway to become icy or muddy. This most frequently can happen during the late Winter/early Spring. We recommend AWD and driving with caution during these times of the year.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,160 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Max 15 guests — babies count in guest count. No blow up mattresses or moving of furniture. No pets, events, smoking or EV charging.
Guests must sign Rental Agreement within 2 days. Main guest must be 25+. This is not a "party house".
Refundable Security Deposit hold of $800. Excessive cleaning, damage, or extra charges may result in claim.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Minerva, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gore Mountain Ski Resort and Little Gore Glades are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pharaoh Lake Wilderness and Minerva Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging. Visit our Minerva travel guide
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Minerva, NY

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered mountain path with trees and distant snow-capped peaks under a clear sky.
    Gore Mountain Ski Resort
    21 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Minerva Lake
    5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Revolution Rail Co.
    15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • North Creek Depot Museum
    15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Tannery Pond Community Center
    15 min drive - 17.4 km

Restaurants

  • Sporty's Iron Duke Saloon
    2 min drive
  • The Owl at Twilight
    7 min drive
  • The Crik
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Waterfront Retreat • Treehouse, Hot Tub & Fireplace located?

This family-friendly Minerva holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Minerva Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum. Gore Mountain Ski Resort and North Creek Ski Bowl Town Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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