Jay Covered Bridge Retreat (Private Waterfront)

We live in a beautiful location in Jay, NY, alongside the Ausable river. Our property has stunning mountain and valley views with private frontage along the river. Whiteface mountain is 10 minutes away. The stunning Jay covered bridge can be seen from our garden and enjoyed when sitting round our fire pit in this idyllic setting. Wildflowers, herbs and wildlife aplenty, a perfect place for artists looking to paint, outdoor enthusiasts and people looking for quiet reconnection with nature. PLEASE READ THE HOUSE RULES AND FULL DESCRIPTION INQUIRE FOR STAYS LONGER THAN 4 NIGHTS. DISCOUNTS MAY BE AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON DATES AND LENGTH OF STAY. Check in times are an agreed time between 2pm and 10pm, we will need advance notice of the time frame you expect to arrive. We understand delays can happen, so we ask guests to notify of any delays. Please note, your property is not at all suitable for infants or children. We do not accept reservations for infants, children or pets. Bedroom- The subtly colorful Provence yellow bedroom and light blue bathroom are designed to brighten your day. The room has 9 foot ceilings with ceiling fan, small closet and private bathroom with a tile stall shower. The bedroom is set off the side of the kitchen and living area. As we will be sharing the house with our guests, there may be limited noise as we come and go, or need to use the kitchen. We will minimize noise as much as possible. The quiet hours of our home is 10pm until 730am, we ask guests to respect these and keep noise to a minimum. Kitchen- We are delighted to share our lovely kitchen with you. 5 ring stove top, full working oven and microwave is waiting for you to cook a lovely meal. A nice preparation island allows you to enjoy the glorious views, whilst making the most of the kitchen. Please note that the kitchen is a shared area. We will do our best to use the kitchen when it is not required by guests and to minimize noise when guests are sleeping. We may need to use it briefly before work in the mornings, and we will be as quiet as possible. We will keep it as clean as possible during your stay, but please note that occasionally surfaces/stove top may need a wipe over if we did not want to wake sleeping guests or disturb guests enjoyment of the living area. There may be items in use whilst the dishwasher gets filled/runs the cycle. There will be shared space in our fridge and cupboards for you to store your food. You will have your own shelves and use of kitchenware that you may require. There is also a grill on the deck for use (seasonally offered) whilst enjoying the spectacular views. There are also plenty of restaurants in the area to choose from. Breakfast in Upper Jay is a good start to the day, and lunch and dinner in Wilmington or Lake Placid is a real treat. Bed- The Queen mattress is a comfortable softer style mattress. Front Deck- Take in the stunning views down valley from the front deck with your coffee or cocktail, and feel free to utilize the grill! A loveseat or chairs are there for you to get comfy. Wifi- We have it, but reccomend taking the opportunity to escape and enjoy our hummingbirds, woodchuck, deer, and the mountain views. We have options to rent basic artist materials. If you wish to learn more about the wildflowers and herbs in the area, gardening tips from an expert, or wine and grape growing we have experiential packages available to you. We also have binoculars for bird watching and naturalist books for plant, bird, and mushroom identification! Come and experience as much, or as little as you wish, and enjoy the surrounding beauty. Biking, Trail Running and XC Skiing: If you're an avid biker we live on the ironman bike course, which winds its way through the valley along 9n, which has generous shoulders and safe riding. Mountain biking and xc ski/snowshoeing is also at hand 10 minutes away in Wilmington, with the Hardy trails and Wilmington downhill nearby. If downhill skiing is your passion, Whiteface mountain is 10 minutes away. Ski and boot storage is available upon request. Hiking- There are many fine hikes in Jay, with Jay mountain being one of the best and Whiteface mountain only 10 minutes away. Additionally, Jay is centrally located (within 20 minutes) of many high peaks trailheads. Please be aware that during winter there will likely be ice and snow on the property which is beyond our control. It is the nature of the Adirondacks. We do our best manage this by plowing, shoveling pathways to the door and sanding critical areas for the safety of our guests. But it is the guests responsibility to ensure that they are aware that there is likely to be Ice and take reasonable precautions and stick to the sanded areas when moving around the property. In exceptionally bad weather, we may require guests to park by the local green and we will assist with luggage as necessary. This is for the safety of our guests as we have a long steep driveway and it is not always possible to keep it clear during storms.  The middle floor of the house is open to guests. Upstairs and the basement levels are for private use only, unless otherwise directed. Ski, boot and bike storage is available in the garage on request. The large garden is open to guests, but please don't pick the flowers or veg. There is access to the Au Sable river from the bottom of our garden, you can sit and enjoy the view of the covered bridge, the mountains and the river from our garden. On request, the assigned fire pits can be utilized. We may decline this if we feel that it is not safe. Please respect our decision. Please do not use the fire pits without first asking and ensure that the fire is not left unattended. Please be aware of the conditions when considering a fire or swimning in the river. Any use of the fire pits or swimming in the river is done at your own risk. All swimming access is to be accessed from the south side of the river, across the river from our property. We live on site, so if you have any questions, we are at hand! Jay is centrally located within 15-30 minutes of many of the high peaks trail heads, the Champlain Valley, Wilmington mountain bike trails and Lake Placid's Olympic attractions , shopping and dining. Whiteface mountain is only 10 minutes away. The valley is quiet and pastoral with the beautiful Ausable winding through it. Our property has a gorgeous area by the river for relaxing, painting the covered bridge, and swimming in the pot holes and natural slides that go under the bridge. Check the pictures out to see this special place! The Mountain Valley Shuttle links Jay to Lake Placid, Wilmington and Au Sable Monday to Friday only. From Jay it is a Flag Down service. We have placed a timetable in your room. The easiest way to get around is by car, bike, or hike. 1. Please ensure you read the house rules and description to ensure that your stay is what you are expecting. We hope you enjoy staying in our lovely home. 2. We reserve the right to retain the security deposit in total or partially in case of non observance of the house rules or damages. 3. COVID Our house is a net zero house and therefore has an HRV system which circulates and filters the air. This is one great feature which will be on for the duration of your stay. Any renter who reserves with us acknowledges the risk associated with traveling during the covid 19 outbreak and assumes full responsibility for the risks associated with that travel in regard to their stay with us. We will take all reasonable measures at our disposal to protect both our renters and ourselves, but we cannot, and do not guarantee anything regarding COVID 19. If you are not comfortable sharing a space, do not reserve with us. The kitchen, grill and deck space is a shared space that we use regularly. We keep them neat and tidy, but we cannot guarantee cross contact. If you're uncomfortable please do not utilize the kitchen.