~Mountain Home~Not your typical vacation rental. Experience being in a beautiful, handcrafted log home surrounded by forest, with all the comforts of home. Simple, quiet, peaceful living~no television.... high-speed internet is available in case you need to stay connected. You will enjoy easy access to White Face Mountain, The North Pole Park (Santa’s Workshop), ADK High Peaks Region, Fly Fishing, Jay Covered Bridge, crystal clear lakes, & just 20 min from Lake Placid~shops & restaurants.
The space
Mountain Home is a newly built (2023), handcrafted log home on a forested 1-acre lot in the beautiful, forested, quiet, sub-division of Ausable Acres. It is a ranch-style home with a cathedral-ceiling great room that comprises a full kitchen and living area. A master bedroom (queen bed) plus two full bathrooms complete the ground level dwelling. There is a down-stairs living area that is comprised of a large bed-room that hosts a queen size bed, a futon (pull out full size bed) and an amish made rocker. Stairs leading to the downstairs bed-room/living area are complete with log rails & log gate for safety. Mountain Home has a covered porch with comfortable Adirondack Chairs plus an open deck to relax outdoors.
There is an outdoor grill (bring your own charcoal) and fire pit (please keep fires small and contained). An outdoor hose is available. Soft sandy ground easily tracks through the home so please, we ask that you remove your shoes upon entering. Water is safe to drink. Septic system on property can handle toilet paper only.
The Mountain Home is cleaned with all natural cleaners by (PUR Evergreen) products, Milliken, Co.
Ausable Acres is a quiet neighborhood. Evening quiet hours are in place from 10pm to 7am. . As such, we have the expectation that our guests will honor the peace & quiet of the surrounding area. If you are unable to do so and are disruptive, you will be asked to leave our home without refund.
Guest access
You have the Mountain Home to yourself. There is a washing machine and dryer in the basement available for guest use ( soaps are not supplied ). Please care for our home as if it were yours. Thank you.
Other things to note
Nestled in the AuSable Acres community, we are conveniently located just miles from mountains (including Whiteface) to explore or an easy ride to spend the day in Lake Placid. We are also 3 miles from lovely Ausable Forks where you can pick up whatever you need (groceries, gas, banking) or grab a bite to eat and enjoy a night out in this quaint village.
But you may never need to leave the Acres as this wonderful wooded
neighborhood includes a man-made lake (Lake Eaton) to enjoy fishing and boating that is surrounded by a private 8 mile trail system for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, or trail running. The Lake Eaton Picnic Area includes tennis courts, a playground and much more. If you are an angler, you’ll love the private access point to the West branch of the Ausable River.
With our fully equipped kitchen, generous selection of linens, towels, blankets,
washer and dryer, and 2 full baths you will have everything you need for your
stay.
Features of AuSable Acres:
8 mile trail system for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, or trail running
Clark Mountain- 1 mile easy-moderate loop
Hamlin Mountain- 2.6 mile moderate loop
Access to Lake Eaton for fishing and kayaking
Picnic area with pavilion, charcoal grills, playground, volleyball court, tennis court, basketball hoop, playing fields
Private access point to the West branch of the Ausable River for fishing
Nearby Ausable Forks (3 miles, 9 minute drive)
Grocery store
Bank
Stewart's
Movie Theater
Restaurants including Pizza place
Bar w/ live music
Liquor store
Area Attractions
10 miles to Whiteface Mountain
20 miles to Lake Placid, NY
5 Minute Drive to Jay Covered Bridge- Historic must-see spot! It’s the only remaining truss bridge in the Adirondacks, spanning 75’ over the Ausable
River.
Jay Swimming Hole runs under the Jay Covered Bridge. Listed in Sports Illustrated as one of the top 10 swimming holes in the US
15 Minute Drive to Wilmington Town Beach
30 Minute Drive to Ausable Chasm “The Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks”
15 Minute Drive to Flume Trails-10.5 miles of trails open to mountain biking, hiking, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing
15 Minute Drive to Santa’s Workshop
20 Minute Drive to High Falls Gorge
