July is great in the Adirondacks!

JimandCathy (Rochester, NY)
Review submitted: August 2, 2006   Date of arrival: July 1, 2006

I wouldnt normally take the time to fill out a review but my wife insisted on doing so after our fanstastic stay in "First Lake Retreat".

First off talking with the owner Tony was a pleasurable experience. He was very nice on the phone and spent 1/2 hour answering all our questions about the area and the accomodations. And we can say he didnt stretch the truth.

From the moment we pulled up to the property we could tell that is was going to be a good week. the house is situated in a nice area and really gives a great presence over the woods.

The inside was decorated perfect for the adirondack area. Whoever the decorator was.... did a great job. Leather couches were very comfortable and the king size bed made for an easy nights sleep. It is very quiet in this neighborhood and that provided some real peaceful R&R.

After spending some time on the beach we realized that we would probably not rent on the water. I thought that it would be a set back in this house but it wasnt. being 1 block up from the water kept away all the boat traffic that goes on all week long.

There are plenty of activities in the area so spend a week in Old Forge and you'll have a great time. Make Sure to stay here at this home cause they have everything!

Thanks for a great week we'll be back next summer!
Jim and Cathy S.

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Helpful votes: 33 / 36

Winter Snowmobiling Retreat

Bud (Syracuse, NY USA)
Review submitted: March 9, 2013   Date of arrival: February 18, 2013

My family had a great time snowmobiling in the Old Forge area and using your retreat as our basecamp. Nicely set up for a large family to enjoy some down time. We had a great time and found the chalet to be as described and the communication with the owners was first rate.

Parking with a large snowmobile trailer would be difficult, but with 2 place was O.K. Right on the trail with easy access to trails towards Old Forge and to First Lake to go up the chain towards Eagle Bay & Inlet. Hope to go again next year. Highly recommended!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 0 / 0

Amazing Get-Away

Krivenko Family (Houston, TX)
Review submitted: January 7, 2013   Date of arrival: December 28, 2012

Dear Tony and Bonita,

All of us had such an amazing time at your BEAUTIFUL home.
The pictures online are not even close enough of what your home brings. I really loved your decore and the atmosphere we all felt while our vacation stay.

This little town has so much to offer. Very pretty sights all around. Our family had an amazing time cruising down the snowmobile trails that run right by the property (very convenient).
We took so many pictures... All of us had one wish (LET IT SNOW) and boy, was our wish granted .

Hopping to visit there again in the future and I will recommend your home to my friends/family.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 0 / 0

Amazing Vacation Rental!!!

Danielle M. ()
Review submitted: September 3, 2012   Date of arrival: August 24, 2012

I wouldn't usually take the time to fill out a review for a vaction rental, but after staying at The First Lake Retreat I felt compelled! This is an amazing property - the house was extremely spacious (We had a group of 10 and it was extremely comfortable!) and beautiful! There was EVERYTHING there you would ever need. Thank you Tony for renting us your house we had a blast!!

Steve and Danielle
Rochester, NY

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Perfect Retreat

Natalia A. (Syracuse, NY)
Review submitted: April 30, 2012   Date of arrival: April 27, 2012

We had a perfect time in Old Forge and truly enjoyed staying at the First Lake Retreat. The house is very charming and spacious and has everything you'd need. We loved an Adirondack-inspired decor of the house and easy access to the lake and numerous hiking trails. The Black Bear trail was great and manageable even in the icy conditions. Thank you, Tony and Bonita, for an opportunity to stay in your house where we felt like being at home.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 7 / 7

perfect mountain chalet

Natalia A. (Syracuse, NY)
Review submitted: April 30, 2012   Date of arrival: April 27, 2012

We had a perfect time in Old Forge and truly enjoyed staying at the First Lake Retreat. The house is very charming and spacious and has everything you'd need. We loved an Adirondack-inspired decor of the house and easy access to the lake and numerous hiking trails. The Black Bear trail was great and manageable even in the icy conditions. Thank you, Tony and Bonita, for an opportunity to stay in your house where we felt like being at home.

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Excellent

drake (vestal,NY)
Review submitted: July 29, 2010   Date of arrival: July 16, 2010

My family and I enjoyed this house for our vacation. It is located on a quite road with very little traffic. The decor was amazing for an Adirondack house. The owners supply a lot of amenities for your use. I loved having a washer and dryer with children. We were able to watch wild life from the porch. The best for us was being able to have our dogs with us who are our children!! I would recommend this house to anyone who wanted and Old Forge vacation. I would rent this home again and again.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 20 / 20

Thanksgiving Fun

Old Forge or Bust (Philly, PA)
Review submitted: January 13, 2009   Date of arrival: November 25, 2008

Thank you for letting my family enjoy your beautful home for Thankgiving this year. The town was beautiful, The accomodations were more then spacious, and there was not alot we could ask for. We even had some snow on the ground. It was nice being able to bring our dog as well.

The kids enjoyed the deer walking through the property. We all hope to come back again.

Recommended for: families with young children, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 10 / 10

September Relaxation

Eleanorr52 (Norwalk, CT)
Review submitted: September 26, 2008   Date of arrival: September 12, 2008

My husband and I spent a relaxing long weekend at this chalet style home. The home is full of amenities and is a relaxing atmosphere. This was our first time in Old Forge and we enjoyed the town and allit had to offer. There are plenty of great "woodsy" dining experiences and the weather was really great. I would recommend going to Old Forge for a week, a weekend, or even just a night.. We are sure to be back. Thanks Again!!

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 10 / 10