[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill Vacation home in Minerva ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60760000/60751300/60751262/911ff310.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60760000/60751300/60751262/90-e6f3f0fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60760000/60751300/60751262/90-2e3297f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60760000/60751300/60751262/90-9cc51284.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60760000/60751300/60751262/2410f483.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the Adirondacks, this charming 3 bedroom house offers a tranquil escape from everyday life. Unwind with a drink on the screened-in porch, around the fire pit, or in the cozy living room where you can gaze at stars using a telescope. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom house on a hill built in 1897. Just 20 minutes from Gore mountain, 1 mile from lake access, and close to some of the best hiking around. Escape all that is busy and loud in your every day life for the exact opposite. End your day in the Adirondacks with a drink or cup of tea on the screened in porch, around the fire pit, or in the cozy living room... maybe even using the telescope to see the stars. Large driveway fits multiple cars. TV with HDMI plugs and DVD player (bring your own device to plug in and enjoy). Cozy cottage feel ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Porch - Telescope ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Hiking nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87820000/87812100/87812055/13c51968.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly renovated cabin minutes from Gore Mountain with wood stove, porch, firepit Minerva - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=87812055&PinnedHotelID=87812055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48610000/48605000/48604936/ad48000a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Camp Lillian Gorgeous New Cabin with Mountain Views North River - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 74 reviews CA $224 CA $330 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=48604936&PinnedHotelID=48604936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102187200/102187183/c9760280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Bdrm in High Peaks region of the Adirondacks Newcomb - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=102187183&PinnedHotelID=102187183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111160000/111150900/111150898/ef881571.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil home in the heart of the Adirondacks. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Briar Patch- the Perfect House on a Hill Olmstedville Briar Patch- the Perfect House on a Hill Private vacation home ## About the area Minerva is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Minerva Lake and Hudson River, while Tannery Pond Community Center and North Creek Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Revolution Rail Co. and Blue Line Outdoor Center are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. [Visit our Minerva travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Minerva.dx3000449096) [View more Vacation homes in Minerva](https://www.expedia.ca/Minerva-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000449096-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.84398,-74.01497&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DcsjGp%60wbM%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBSBUBUDQBUDSDUBSDSDQFSDSFSDSFQFQFSFSFQFQHQHOFSHOHOHQHOHOHOJQHMJOHMLMHOJMJMLKJMJKJMLKJKLKLIJKLKLGLKLGLILGNILGLGLGNELGNELENELENCNELCNCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLHLFLHLFLJLHLHLJJHLJLJJJLLJJJLJJJLJLJNJLJLHNJNHNHNHNJNHPHNFNHRFNHPFPFPFRHRDPFPFRDRFRDRDPDRDRBTDRDTBPBTBTBRBRBTBT%40R%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FRATATATATARATATCTCRCTCRCRCTCRETERCRERERERERGRERGRGPEPIRGPGPGRIPGNIPGPININKPININILKPILKLKNKNKJKLKLKJKLMJKJMJMLKHMHMJMHMHMHMFMHMHODMHMFMDOFMDODMDODOBMBODOBOBM%40OBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOCOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMGOEMGMIMEOIMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMIMMKKMKKKKMKKMMKMKKIOMOIMKMIOKOIOIOIQIOIOIQGQIOIQGSGQGQGSGQGQESGSESGSESESCSESESCUESCUCSCSCUCSAUAUCUASAUAUAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lZRArnUHEoov_KCiVcsDHp32uxg=) Minerva, NY ### What's nearby - Revolution Rail Co. - 24 min drive - 22.8 km - Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 30 min drive - 28.8 km - Natural Stone Bridge and Caves - 31 min drive - 29.4 km - Schroon Lake - 32 min drive - 36.5 km - Garnet Hill Lodge and Ski Resort - 45 min drive - 41.8 km ### Getting around - Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 83 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Sporty's Iron Duke Saloon - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill located? > Situated in Minerva, this vacation home is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Minerva Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Hudson River and Moxham Mountain. Tannery Pond Community Center is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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