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Located near Whiteface Mountain, Lake Placid and multiple hiking trails. Amidst spectacular panoramic mountain views, an inviting, furnished, and fully equipped rustic mountain cottage on 30 secluded acres in the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Mountains, approximately 2 miles above Keene. Close to over 30 hiking trails, Whiteface mountain and lake Placid. Only 15 miles from Lake Placid (Olympic Attractions) and Whiteface Mountain (rated #1 in Ski Magazine for highest elevated drop in the east for downhill skiing) and 20 -25 miles from Lake Champlain (within 20 minute ferry between Essex, NY and Charlotte, VT). Close to year around bobsled and luge and the Lake Placid ice-skating rink. Close to the Jackrabbit cross-country skiing trail, among others. Good tires are needed and in the winter all wheel drive or 4wheel drive are preferable Breathtaking, lofty panoramic view of the Great Range and more, including Mt. Marcy (many say the best such views in the Adirondacks). During May - October, one may enjoy the scenery and the sounds of wildlife, hike many nearby and High Peak trails, rock climb, fish and swim in the Ausable River, canoe and kayak in nearby ponds (including a favorite, Chapel Pond), lakes and streams, play golf or tennis ... even checkers! Leaf-peeping usually best from late-September to mid-October. Ideal for novelists, poets, scholars . . . or just plain old (and young) nature lovers. About 1320 sq. ft. with decks (240 sq. ft.) House sleeps 8 in beds. Two small contiguous main floor bedrooms, one with a double bed and a view of the "Great Range," the other with two single beds. Upstairs bedroom with one double bed and a contiguous loft with two single beds. Thus ideally configured for two families. On the main floor: kitchen, full shower/bath, living/dining area. Additionally: a beautiful, stone wood-burning fireplace, large "picture window" (with "the Great Range" view), and a nice deck that includes a charcoal grill. Also available: Internet and stereo system. However, no landline telephone (though Verizon-compatible cell phones work. Additionally, parking for extra cars is availlable. Partially winterized (including moveable radiators) for sometimes chilly Spring and Autumn nights. Heavily wooded property in the heart of the 46ers, hence little space for major organized sports. For these and most other serious outdoor activities--boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting (no guns allowed), rock-climbing, swimming, tennis, etc.--we go mostly off property in and around the valley, the Ausable River (fantastic swimming holes!), and nearby mountains and lakes. Available May 15 - Ocober 1 depending on temperature as there is no central heating, only fireplace and two bedroom electric radiators. Easy access: 2-2.5 hours drive from Albany (NY), Burlington (VT), and Montreal airports. Friendly property manager available to assist and advise when needed. We are a pet friendly place and will leave you a pet welcome basket upon arrival. It includes Sheets to cover furniture, blankets to sleep on, food and water dishes, waste bags, towels in case they get wet and a leash. All pets must be kept under control at all times and you need to pick up after them We have some basic house rules that you should know. 1) No smoking of any kind inside our building. This includes incense. 2 Quiet time from 10pm to 8am. 3) Pets must be kept on a leash and may not be left alone in the building. 4) Check in is at 5pm unless prior arrangements are made. Check out is a firm 11am. Brand new smart tv. You can log into your own favorite site (amazon, Netflix ect…) Front entry is shared with another rental. The entry deck is the only shared part of this building. You have access to the whole building and private deck. Property manager available, contact information provided upon rental. This unit partially shares a porch with our second unit, but is otherwise completely private (including it’s own porch). We are in a small but amenity rich Town. lots of local stores and places to see. Hiking, biking, swimming, tennis court and basketball court are in town and free to use. there is no public transportation Pets are welcome, provided they are house broken. We will charge an additional $10/day for associated cleaning costs. This will be added after the booking as an "additional service." It will look like a "report a problem," but is simply a way to request an additional pet fee. While check in is officially at 5:00pm, you may arrive anytime after 1:00pm to drop off your belonging while you grab a bite to eat or explore the area. However, please know that if you choose this option, our cleaner will be there. In addition, if you here longer than 3 days and would like to have your place surface cleaned, vacuumed and new linens, you are welcome to contact our cleaning person, whose contact information is in the instructions. She will be happy to make arrangements and you may pay her directly.