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Family Friendly River Cottage

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Relax in this inviting living room with a plush rug, comfortable armchair, and serene views of the water and trees.
Relax in a spacious living area with a large sectional sofa and recliner, perfect for unwinding.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and shelves.
Stroll through the beautifully landscaped garden, featuring tiered raised beds and a wooden deck.
Relax on the deck overlooking the calm water, surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Friendly River Cottage

Relax w/ the whole family at this spacious newly renovated cottage w/ memorable river views!
Whether it’s a family vacation, close friends or just a peaceful getaway to Old Forge…Complete your trip with a stay in the ADK Guide’s River Cottage.
Amenities during your stay:
—WiFi
—Smart TV
—Gas Grill
—Gas Fire Pit
—Kid Toys and Dining Dishes
—Highchair
—Pack and Play
—Lawn Toys (Cornhole&Tick Tack Toe)
—Board Games
—Desk for Remote Work
—2 Kayaks (Adult/Child Life Jackets Available) StandUp Paddle Board

Pets are welcome with a $50 flat rate pet fee charged the week of your arrival.

Property manager

Jason Perkins

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: There is a $50 flat rate pet fee per dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Being on the river children must be supervised

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Calypso's Cove - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • McCauley Mountain Ski Center - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Line Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Daiker's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Slickers Adirondack Tavern - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly River Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly River Cottage?

As of Aug 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly River Cottage on Aug 31, 2025 start from CA $411.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly River Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly River Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Town of Webb Historical Association, View, and Enchanted Forest Water Safari. Calypso's Cove and Fulton Chain Craft Brewery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Family Friendly River Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giselle Z., Buffalo

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

Great Location In Our Favorite Town

Convenient, plenty of room, great dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Joyce H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Get Away Weekend

The location was great and convenient to the town of Old Forge. It was beautiful being on the river. The house layout and open concept was perfect. The only issue was the cleanliness that were weren't pleased with
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful Scenery and walking distance to restaurants and shops in Old Forge!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick V.

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

Great cottage

Owner and property were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Great location

The cottage worked really well for us - great location, clean, spacious. We really enjoyed the kayaks and easy walk to restaurants. Jason was very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mark S.

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

Snowmobiling

Perfect place to stay and ride from.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Enjoyable

Roomy, supplies adequate, liked linens provided, lovely view, warm house, convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

Great space, beautiful decor, would be great for families with children, great location!! Hope to stay again some day and bring the kids!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic

Absolutely amazing location, scenic views, comfortable beds, beautiful decor, and great communication with property manager. This will easily become one of my favorite places to stay in old Forge.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

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

Family vacation

Great location for family getaway. 8 adults a baby and 2 dogs. Very comfortable with nice open layout. Beautiful deck and location. Very relaxing. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni R.

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

Old Forge vacation!

The cottage was beautiful! Very clean and in very nice shape! The bedrooms and beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was very spacious and we absolutely love the back deck. It had a beautiful view of the river. The cottage was on the end of the street and it was very peaceful and relaxing! The walk into town was about 5 minutes which made it so nice to be able to walk everywhere! We definitely would stay here again! The host communicated in a very timely manner within any questions we had! Definitely a five star place!!! Highly recommend !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt b.

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

Awesome house and location

This house was perfect for my young family and our friend’s young family! (4 adults, 2 toddlers, 1 infant, 1 dog). The location on the river was very unique. House was clean and easy to entertain in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Family time

The location is perfect being close to the shops, restaurants, and water Safari and yet was private and peaceful along the river. The kids enjoyed the sand pit, the adults enjoyed the kayaks. WiFi was great and the kids could watch all their favorite cartoons. Beds were very comfortable! It was just like being in our own home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Z.

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

Wonderful

we had a wonderful time. Host was very responsive for any questions we had. Nice and cozy home with everything you need. Weren’t lacking anything. Location was perfect and view was even better. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

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

Beautiful Home

Property Manager was spot it with all communications. The house was immaculate and right on the water. Couldn't ask for anything more :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen E.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Retreat

The location of the cabin was perfect. The back porches overlooked the river making for an enjoyable stay. The kitchen was not very well equipped: missing any mixing bowls, Spatulas, and working can opener. The stand alone AC could not keep up with the need. A few more chairs for the dinning table would be helpful. We had a lot of towels and a good washer/dryer, but no wash cloths or hand towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele A., Pittsburgh

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

Guides Cottage Stay

The location of this home is within walking distance to Old Forge. We walked downtown a lot. The deck and view of the Big Moose River was enjoyed daily. Many visitors from the river came bye. Snapping turtles floated bye, Ducks, ducklings, geese, a Raccoon, River Otters and many Deer. The living room was big enough for all of us to sit and enjoy movies. If I texted Jason; I had a return text quickly. One day the power went out and he made sure we were fine. Thank goodness for the generator! I’ll miss the mornings at Guides enjoying my cup of coffee with the visitors from the river.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Molly S., Rochester, NY

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

Peaceful river getaway

Jason has put a great deal of effort into updating this historic family home. With a comfy bed at night and the pretty sunlight on the river,, it is truly relaxing. Convenient to groceries, ice cream and mini-golf without being right in the crush of traffic within Old Forge. The plumbing is still a work in progress. We did experience issues, which the owner responded to very promptly. As expected with an old house, there were some smells and idiosyncrasies here and there. But the location right on the water made up for these and really allowed us to enjoy all that the area has to offer - hiking, chairlift up McCauley Mountain etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Beverly K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great view/ non responsive host

Cons: Bathrooms were not clean, paid additional for a clean house. There was no toilet paper or paper towels There was no propane for the gas grill so or fire pit. Requested propane the first night we were there (5 night) Jason never brought over the propane. There was no heat. Non responsive host Pros: 4 separate bedrooms Plenty of room Beautiful view of the lake, easy access to kayaks and paddle board. Good location, close to town and walking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

John D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

High end price for mediocre property

Booked for 7 nights but left early. Place had mice crawling on the counters, ants in the silverware drawer and leaking pipes into downstairs shower. Floating dock was secured with one set of bolts with boards falling off. This property was not what I saw in the pictures. Honestly it looked like it hadn't been kept up for at least a few months, if not longer. When I talked to the owner about the mice his response was, " Is that a problem?" Well yeah, for the price I paid I didn't expect to be scraping up mouse droppings and clearing traps. We were offered a different rental, but its location was not near Old Forge, which was our main point for selecting this property. When we informed the owner we were leaving early because of the problems we asked for a one night refund and were ignored. Anyone considering this property should request updated pictures and a certificate from an exterminator saying the house is clear of mice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house in a great location

We stayed with our family for a long weekend. The house is in a great location on the river, quiet, and has accommodation to make everyone feel comfortable, including our two year old son and small dog. The sandbox and toys were a big hit with the toddler! The main complaints were that it was pretty dusty in some spots, the high chair was still dirty and the kitchen was lacking a few pieces. Also, the two air conditioners really struggled (outside temps were in the low 80s). The fans helped, though. What did not help was the downstairs radiators for some reason were generating heat even though they were supposedly turned off. Other than that, it was apparent that Jason took care of some of the complaints left by the previous reviewer. In general we had a good stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenna M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location but not as advertised and property in disrepair

Stayed at the property with my 3 kids and in-laws. We were very disappointed in the condition of the house upon our arrival. It did not look like it had been cleaned at all. As soon as we walked in, it smelled like wet dog and there were paw prints on the glass doors. The toilets and tub were filthy and had urine stains on them, and the shower had tiles that were loose and sticking up. The decks and deck furniture were filthy and we had to clean them before we could sit on the chairs. The railing is held up in 2 places by bungee cords because it is loose, and some of the floorboards are rotted and loose on the deck, which I felt was very unsafe. The property is advertised as having air-conditioning, but there are only two units in the house, one of which was in a hallway that did not provide any cooling into the bedrooms. This would’ve been fine if the house also had fans or even screens in the windows so that we could open the windows and get the cool mountain air, but there were no screens or fans. We reached out to Jason and he did bring a couple of screens and fans the following day which did make things a little better. The upstairs toilet kept clogging, and the kitchen faucet in the sink is extremely loose. Overall, the house needs to be maintained much better, especially for what is being charged per night. That being said, the house is in a great location and the view from the decks is lovely. Jason was responsive when I reached out to him and seems very kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

We’re booking this place again!

This place is awesome! I feel like the pictures don’t really do it justice. The kitchen is wide open to the family room with a great island and the dining room table sits 8-10 ppl. It’s so close to town, as well, BUT it doesn’t feel like it. The property manager, Jason, was so prompt with my questions, and was a true professional. I HIGHLY recommend this sweet house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tess Y.

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

Perfect River cabin, great location

Clean, updated, comfortable, perfect for a family getaway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023