MOUNTAIN VIEW RETREAT"COTTLESTON PIE"

"Ask me a riddle and I repy; Cottleston Cottleston Cottleston Pie" - Winnie the Pooh (by way of A.A. Milne)
Respect your Inner Nature here at our Adirondack mountain view retreat. Unplug or stay connected as you like while tucked away in the storied hamlet of Loon Lake. Plenty of hiking, swimming, paddling, fishing, snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, and more right in the hamlet. Loon Lake is just 40 minutes from Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, or a quick 2hr day trip to Montreal or Burlington. T …his whimsically decorated getaway is filled with books, board games, and oddball taxidermy, and has plenty of wifi for movie nights too. Perfect for family and friends, or enjoying a fully equipped WFH escape.

TL;DR - Open concept kitchen/dining/living, 1 full bath, office nook, and seasonal use screen porch on the main. Second floor: 3 private sleeping areas (2 queen, 1 full), 1 full bath, and a lounge nook. Laundry in basement. Large deck, 2 bedrooms, and main level common space all face a mountain view. Fully winterized, sleeps 6 November through April. Sleeps 8 May through October with the inclusion of the 300 sf porch room on the main level.
The lake is a 5 min walk, 1 min drive. Lots of local trails. Peaceful, removed but not remote, fully wired for WFH.

So Many Details :) - The house is situated on a hill overlooking a mountain and valley view. Access to is very easy, just off the main road which is plowed and maintained diligently in the winter months. The house faces east for morning sun and nearly the whole east side of the house is windows to maximize the view of mountains, valley, and woods.
The main level features an open floor plan with kitchen, dining, and living/lounging area all connected. There is a full bathroom on the main level as well, and from May through October there is access to a fully enclosed porch room for 300sf of additional lounging/dining/sleeping space. This porch includes an additional dining table and chairs which is perfect for giant puzzles, to use as a large desk space, or just a different spot to eat and enjoy the view. There is also a futon style couch that folds out into a queen size bed in this rustic styled space.
Upstairs on the second level there are 3 private sleeping quarters (2 queen, 1 full), a full bathroom, and a cozy library styled lounge area for reading or contemplation. Two bedrooms face the mountain view, get loads of early morning sun, and each have a queen bed. The third room faces west and is for late sleepers who enjoy a cozy space.
Outside on the east side of the house is a large deck with folding lounge chairs and side tables. Here you can sit and bird watch, enjoy the view, the hummingbirds at the feeder, and observe the flower garden deciding how it will thrive in the constantly changing Adirondack weather. :)
I am a professional creative who appreciates color and joy, so I've decorated the place with a sense of whimsy and nostalgia. Enjoy the random curios, oddball taxidermy, and eclectic wall art. Feel free to add your mark to the farmhouse style dinner table as many before you have done.
The lake is private to homeowners with deeded rights and their guests. Congrats, that includes you! It is accessed from Loon Lake Terrace, just a 5 minute walk from the house - up and over the hill into the main part of the hamlet. On the way, during the warmer months, you can stop in to the only shop in the hamlet "The Loon" which serves coffee and tasty baked goods among other things. At the beach area of the lake you will find shared use chairs and picnic table, a sand pit, and stairs down to the water's edge where there is a gentle sandy bottomed slope out to a deeper designated swimming area. The lake is exceptionally clean and refreshing. It's an excellent swim in any area, a great paddle, and fun to spin or fly fish. In the designated swimming spot near the beach area there is a floating dock where no fishing or motorized watercraft are allowed. If you bring personal non motorized watercraft such as kayaks or paddleboards the put-in is at this beach area. Motorized watercraft access to the lake is not included in this rental. During the coldest winter months the lake freezes over and offers opportunities for ice fishing, skating, or just enjoying beautiful snowy views.
There are many trails and old logging roads in the area for bike rides and walks, so plan to bring bicycles and sturdy shoes. In the winter there are snowmobile trails aplenty. Many of these trails and roads are also excellent for snowshoeing and xcountry skiing.
If the weather isn't cooperating or you just want a cozy slow time at the house there are board games and books and dvds and - a rarity in this rural area - reliable strong wifi plus Verizon and AT&T carrier service. Most of the surrounding area is a cell phone no-signal zone. For this reason I do keep a landline for 911 emergencies and so people can call in to get in touch with you if for some reason your cell carrier doesn't use Verizon/AT&T towers and you aren't able to make wifi calls.
There is plenty to do and lots of rest/relaxation to be had in Loon Lake, but if you're looking for a different adventure, you can take a day trip to Montreal (just 2 hours away!) or to Burlington, VT (also 2 hours, but no passport needed!) or head into Saranac Lake or Lake Placid, only 30-40 minutes away. Lake Placid is a great bustling tourist destination featuring Olympic training facilities, restaurants and shopping, and spa activities. Saranac Lake is a historically significant utterly charming small town with a thriving arts and culture scene, a great library, and a less touristy more family owned/operated vibe. A visit to Hex&Hop Brewing in nearby Bloomingdale is a must, and during the summer months Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream should be used as a daily meal replacement program. :)

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Why we think you will enjoy staying in Loon Lake: Loon Lake is a magical place with a storied past which draws people to visit again and again. It's secluded enough to be private and "forgotten", but near enough to bustling towns to offer alternatives to any cabin fever. :)

Why our property is special: Our place is fully "wired" for remote work, streaming, or just garden variety modern communication or all of it can be ignored and you can feel removed from the hustle and bustle. It's "choose your own adventure" R&R at Cottleston Pie. :)

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