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The Guides House • Cozy Main St Stay with Porch Views

Holiday home in Old Forge with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
ADK Guide's Cottage is a charming retreat on Main Street, offering the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Unwind on the covered porch with cushioned seating for 5, great for people-watching during busy seasons or relax in the newly renovated mud room after a snowy day.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Guides House • Cozy Main St Stay with Porch Views

Welcome to The Guides House, a cozy Adirondack retreat located right on Main Street — the perfect spot to soak in small-town charm while being close to everything.

Relax on the covered front porch, where comfy seating makes it easy to sip your coffee, fire up the propane grill, and watch the world go by — people, cars, and the energy of town right at your doorstep.

Inside, the home is warm and inviting with all linens, towels, and essentials provided. The kitchen is stocked for easy meals, and the living spaces are set up for comfort after a day of exploring. Upstairs you’ll find the bedrooms and the single full bathroom (please note: the only bathroom is upstairs).

Out back, enjoy a modest yard perfect for a little fresh air, and take advantage of off-street parking for two vehicles — a rare convenience right on Main Street.

What Guests Love
• The best porch in town for people-watching and relaxing
• Prime Main Street location with shops and restaurants nearby
• Off-street parking (2 vehicles)
• Cozy Adirondack style with everything you need ready to go
• Easy base for hiking, paddling, and year-round adventures

Whether you’re here for outdoor adventure or a quiet weekend away, The Guides House makes a perfect home base to enjoy the Adirondacks.

During the winter months, this home is a short drive from McCauley Ski Mountain and perfect for those looking to come up and enjoy our winter wonderland!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please leave the house as you would a motel room, it is our job to clean up
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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
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

About the area

Map
Old Forge, NY

What's nearby

  • View - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Calypso's Cove - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • McCauley Mountain Ski Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Cafe’ - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Slickers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blue Line Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guides House • Cozy Main St Stay with Porch Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Guides House • Cozy Main St Stay with Porch Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guides House • Cozy Main St Stay with Porch Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guides House • Cozy Main St Stay with Porch Views located?

Situated in Old Forge, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Town of Webb Historical Association and View. Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Calypso's Cove are also within 15 minutes.

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The Guides House • Cozy Main St Stay with Porch Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Douglas W.

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

Fall Getaway

Was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice location. Walked to everything in Old Forge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Awesome stay

Jason was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy T.

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

Prime location

This cozy home is right in the village, close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We rented this house for the weekend of Snodeo in Old Forge. The house is conveniently located and is within walking distance to the restaurants and bars. We had a vendor booth at the Snodeo show so we didn't spend much time at the house but it worked out perfectly for what we needed. Communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tara F.

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

Old Forge Vrbo

Overall the house was a good. Great location if you are interested in visiting downtown Old Forge without having to drive many places. Our only real issue was when we sat out on the porch, the neighbor with the fenced in yard was witnessed often saying weird things to passers-by, including some not nice comments towards one set of individuals. Overall, great place for to stay to visit the tourist side of the Adirondacks. Recommendation for those who stay: you may need a few more kitchen items as the kitchen is fairly stocked with cooking needs, but doesn't quite have a complete set of standard kitchen/cooking ware. The front door off of the porch the bottom lock, locks but the top deadbolt does not. The interior door off of the mudroom does not have a key that lets you in if you lock that when you are not in the home. Good options for internet, etc... to provide for the rainy days and later evenings. Two of the three rooms had AC upstairs which was nice for those who had the AC. Shower was good, hot water lasted for four individuals to get a quick shower one after the other. Parking can be a little tight and be cautious if you need to back out as traffic can become a little tough. Be aware that Old Forge as a lot of businesses that even during the height of tourist season, close at 5p. The Vrbo hosts were easy to get in contact with and helpful with all questions. Having availability to do laundry on-site was very helpful with two kids along for the trip. Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well let’s start out by when we get there the back door is unlocked. Once we are inside there’s a terrible smell not sure if it’s the garbage can or could be propane smell from stove. We set garbage can outside the next morning come back later that day smell still there!!! So it’s suppose to sleep six there’s only 3 towels to use ( I brought my own thank goodness) and the towels smell terrible not one of the four used them. We ended up leaving Saturday for a 21/2 drive home didn’t feel comfortable in house to stay another night.house needs lots of work!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very convenient and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and the perfect location. The kitchen has everything you need to cook quick meals. The porch is a comfortable place to relax with morning coffee. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amity L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as described and was in an excellent location! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jason is a great host and the house was perfect for us. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and the closeness to the town. I will rental a home from him again and suggest his place to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Comfortable cottage with convenient location

This cottage made for a fun and easy family get-away recently. It's conveniently located - close to shops, restaurants, movie theater, and the public beach in Old Forge, as well as hiking trails within walking distance or a short drive. Also very close to McCauley Mountain for skiing and mountain biking. The cottage was super clean from top to bottom. Check-in/out was easy and the owners were easy to contact if/when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Old forge

Old forge
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Quick Getaway

We enjoyed the stay. The house was exactly as described and in a great location. It was minutes away from the McCauley Mountain and downtown Old Forge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy w.

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

Snowmobiling Trip

We were extremely happy with the property and property manager. Very helpful and easy access to trails! Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John P.

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

Weekend Getaway

My wife and I travelled to Old Forge for a weekend in snow country. Our stay at the Guide Cottage served our needs well. It was clean and comfortable. It was within walking distance of downtown. Although not fancy, it had everything we needed at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

As Described

Plenty of ADK charm and perfect location to just park the car and enjoy OF
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

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

Nice stay

Nothing fancy, but everything we needed, great location for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

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

Great location in old forge.

located on the main street in old forge, making it easy to walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dee k.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking in Adirondacks

We received upgrade from owner to another property which was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory J.

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

Great place to stay

This property is a great place to stay, and the property manager/owner is very easy to communicate with. Will definitely be returning to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful, clean well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert R.

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

Staying old forge

The house was everything as represented. It was clean and convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

ELLEN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Friends Getaway

Life long friends joined us for a three day getaway. We just hung out and hiked and visited. Had a great time watching the local deer stop traffic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary g., Fulton ny

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

Main street

Great little place to watch the time pass. Rained every day but the porch was great for watching deer and traffic! Easy walk to all the shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023