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Historic 4-season destination on Great Sacandaga Lake with boat dock

 
 
 
Northville cottage rental - Main entrance
Main entrance
 
Northville cottage rental - Main entrance

Main entrance

Living room

Living room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Living room

Living room

Bedroom 2 with outdoor patio

Bedroom 2 with outdoor patio

Half bath attached to bedroom 2

Half bath attached to bedroom 2

Bathroom with bath/shower

Bathroom with bath/shower

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Station docks summer 2007

Station docks summer 2007

Station entrance road in fall

Station entrance road in fall

Station in Winter 2007

Station in Winter 2007

Great Sacandaga Lake winter 2007

Great Sacandaga Lake winter 2007

Per week (USD) $800 - $1,000
Per month $2,500 - $3,500
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Northville vacation cottage rental
2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, sleeps 6, covered porch, boat dock

The property is the restored FJ&G railroad station in the former Sacandaga Park resort. The Station is located in a wooded setting. It is listed on the National Register. The summer rental includes a boat slip at our docks, use of the on-site tennis courts and guest privileges at Sacandaga Park Beach. The Great Sacandaga Lake is beautiful and uncrowded. It offers great sailing, motor boating and fishing opportunities. A 9-hole golf course, lake side restaurants and the village of Northville are all within walking or biking reach. Northville retains the character of a small rural Adirondack village with authentic architectual styles. Wonderful cross-country skiing (Lapland Lake), downhill skiing (Gore Mountain) and snow mobiling (Great Sacandaga Lake and Adirondack Park trails) are found nearby during the winter. The furnishings and interior of the Station are new. There is ample opportunity for walking and safe biking for small children right around the Station and in Sacandaga Park.

Sacandaga Park: The hamlet of Sacandaga Park is across the Sacandaga River from the Village of Northville. It is in the Town of Northampton. Sacandaga Park retains the atmosphere of the famous cottage community that was once operated here by the FJ&G railroad. The old hotels and Broadway level entertainment are gone but the golf course, many original cottages, the Station, the giant white pines and the relaxed pedestrian life style are still there. The roads are narrow and tree-lined. Summer is the busy season with people lounging on their porches, summer events, boating and water sports. The fall is beautiful with great fall colors in the Park and the surrounding wooded areas. In the winter, Sacandaga Park is a great pied-a-terre for ski excursions and exploring the lake and wooded trails on a snow mobile or cross-country skis. The permanent population of the Park is rising and most restaurants remain open through the winter months.

The Station: The Station was built in 1920 near the peak of the “amusement park period” of Sacandaga Park. For many years after the railroad disappeared and the crowds stopped coming, it continued to play a central role in the life of the Sacandaga Park community. The Station was saved in 2002 from “destruction by neglect”. It has undergone an extensive restoration that retains its outward appearance while finding an adaptive re-use for the interior that does justice to the building’s historic significance. On March 7, 2004 the Sacandaga Station was placed on the US National Register of Historic Places. The large roof overhangs and surrounding tall trees create a wonderful lounging area during summer when it is hot or rainy. It is also convenient and cozy during the winter when heavy snow builds up around the building and you can ski out of the front door. The former baggage room is available for general storage of recreational equipment. More historic information is on the Station web site.

Great Sacandaga Lake: The Great Sacandaga Lake was created in 1930 with the closing of the gates on the Conklingville dam in the Sacandaga River. The Sacandaga is one of the main tributaries to the Hudson River. The lake is large (29 miles long), surrounded by hills. The lake edges are protected from development by a NYS regulatory agency. The water quality is high because of the annual snow melt and high precipitation levels farther north in the Adirondack mountains. There are several marinas and commercial dock facilities. Sailing is rapidly becoming a popular water sport. Kayaking on the lake and up the river is common. The lake is uncrowded especially during the week. There are wonderful lakeside restaurants with docking facilities within 20 minutes by motor boat from Sacandaga. The fishing is good in all seasons and 36 inch northerns are caught regularly. The lake has a number of islands; their white sandy beaches become exposed later in the summer when the water goes down from early spring flood level

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About Margreet or Willem Monster

I am a retired computer engineering professor who took up a new 'career' in rural Upstate NY as restorer/redeveloper of historic buildings in the Adirondack region. My wife is an architect and designer. We live on an old farm five minutes away from the rental property.

Margreet or Willem Monster purchased this cottage in 2002
Why Margreet or Willem Monster chose Northville

This is a typical small train station built in the early 1900's resort period. The architecture of the building, its natural setting and the comfortable amenities inside and in the area make this a wonderful place to stay - summer, spring, fall and winter.

Northville cottage rental - Main entrance

Main entrance

Living room

Living room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Living room

Living room

Bedroom 2 with outdoor patio

Bedroom 2 with outdoor patio

Half bath attached to bedroom 2

Half bath attached to bedroom 2

Bathroom with bath/shower

Bathroom with bath/shower

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Station docks summer 2007

Station docks summer 2007

Station entrance road in fall

Station entrance road in fall

Station in Winter 2007

Station in Winter 2007

Great Sacandaga Lake winter 2007

Great Sacandaga Lake winter 2007

Nearest Airport : Albany, NY at 50 Miles
Nearest Train : Amsterdam, NY at 20 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Rt30 North/McKinley Avenue at 4 Miles
Nearest Beach : 2-minute walk at 0.3 Miles
Car: not necessary

This is a rural area in the southern Adirondacks. The Adirondacks is an environmentally protected park of the State of New York. The entire area offers many outdoor attractions. In the Great Sacandaga Lake area the major draw is for boaters, fishing enthusiasts and other outdoor activities. The Village of Northville offers all essential shopping and services including a major grocery store. It is an unspoiled village within walking distance that has just the right mix of recreational amenities including a wonderful library. There is a very active local summer arts and music scene with weekly outdoor concerts. Saratoga Springs with the horse races and extensive summer cultural arts programs is 40 minutes away. The Adirondacks offers unspoiled scenery, camping, kayaking, white water rafting and an assortment of local history, natural history and eco-oriented musea. There are lakes and creeks, hiking & back country skiing trails, quaint villages and out-of-the-way places to explore.

Other Activities: hiking, camping

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Northville, New York

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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
off-season spring
Apr 1 2013 - Jun 14 2013
$300
$800
$2,500
2 Nights
 
extra night: $100    
 
summer 2013
Jun 15 2013 - Sep 7 2013
$1,000
$3,500
1 Week
 

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Cleaning $60

Notes

  • Cleaning fee is waived if property is left in essentially clean condition.
  • Accepts PayPal.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Northville, New York

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 1500 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • Mountain
  • Rural
  • Lake

Theme:
  • Historic
  • Family

General:
  • Mobile Phone
  • Activities Guide
  • Towels Provided
  • Toilet Paper
  • Linens Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Local Maps
  • Broadband Access
  • Internet
  • Sofa Bed
  • Wireless Internet
  • Telephone
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Laundry Soap
  • Parking Off Street
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Parking
  • Heating

Kitchen:
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Freezer
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Coffee Maker
  • Stove

Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , wash basin, mirror etc
  • Bathroom 2 is connected to bedroom 2. It can be used as a general purpose powder room during the day.

Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 baby crib , 1 sleep sofa /futon
  • Bedroom 3 is a non-private corner off the living room.
Entertainment:
  • VCR
  • DVD Player
  • Television
  • Radio
  • Books
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • CD Player

Outside:
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Wood Deck
  • Tennis Court
  • Terrace
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Boat Dock
  • Sailboat
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • 6 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair accessible
  • Low Allergen Environment

Attractions:
  • ruins
  • library
  • autumn foliage
  • playground
  • marina
  • coin laundry
  • caves
  • theme parks
  • live theater
  • museums
  • restaurants
  • forests

Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • horseback riding
  • sight seeing
  • eco tourism
  • paddle boating
  • sledding
  • bird watching
  • scenic drives
  • walking

Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • medical services
  • Babysitter
  • hospital
  • massage therapist
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • laundromat

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • water skiing
  • skiing
  • jet skiing
  • hiking
  • cycling
  • wind-surfing
  • pier fishing
  • equestrian events
  • tennis
  • golf privileges optional
  • whitewater rafting
  • sailing
  • roller blading
  • freshwater fishing
  • ice skating
  • swimming
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • basketball court
  • water tubing
  • rafting
  • fishing
  • hunting small game
  • hunting
  • fly fishing
  • paragliding

Notes: On most items - please ask. There is basic cable and wireless internet. We can usually find bicycles, a canoe etc as needed. The Station is surrounded by 10 acres of private land that is being developed as a small (15-unit) cottage community. This private land parcel has 250 ft of frontage on the Great Sacandaga Lake. The boat docks are located here - a 2-minute walk from the Station. The use of a small sailing boat (Laser pico) is included in the rent and sailing instruction is available. The parcel also adjoins the historic 'cottage circle' with quaint cottages that date from the late 1800's. It is also a 2-minute walk to the golf course club house. The tennis courts are even closer. The Sacandaga Park swimming beach is a 4-minute walk, through the cottage circle. This beach is great for small children. There is a lakefront restaurant at the beach. You can also swim off the boat docks.

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Northville, New York

Historic 4-season destination on Great Sacandaga Lake with boat dock
average rating of 4.8 based on 10 reviews
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Historic 4-season destination on Great Sacandaga Lake with boat dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p220983
+1 518 8632860
Northville Great Sacandaga Lake
5

Winter retreat

5 of 5
Submitted: April 6, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Great winter escape!
We stayed at Sacandaga station many times during many winters. We love it. We bring new fiends to the Station every time when we go for cross country skiing. The place is cozy, warm, modern and unique. History of the station as well as a history of renovation is fascinating. I would recommend it to anyone who likes winter sports: cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snowshoeing. Willem and Magreet were very welcoming and helpful.
Don’t even look for something else, it is the place to stay!
Owner's Response: Hi Lyudmila and friends. Thanks very much for your comments. You are all great guests and you certainly have a knack for picking nice snowy weekends!
business
Historic 4-season destination on Great Sacandaga Lake with boat dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p220983
+1 518 8632860
Northville Great Sacandaga Lake
5

"Night in the museum"

"Night in the museum"
5 of 5
Submitted: April 4, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
In the first moment we weren't believe that is the place we rented. It is a museum!, it can't be true...GPS is wrong again!, but after checking address we were reasure each other that this is the right place. We had woundeful time to look over all collectables, articles and posters devouted to the history of that place. Everything in this Station was done with passion and love. Besides educational interest this place is serene, we had good time skiing and cooking. Station is recently renovated and pristine. Beds are comfortable, whole equipped kitchen with meticulous attention to details (we were able to find everything).
Owners are very friendly. Station is excellent for any season: summer (house is on the Lake, boats are available for sailing and kayaking, several bikes are also available. There is private backyard with BBQ. Wiinters always snowy and attractive for skiing, ice fishing, skating and snowmobiling. We would highly recommend this place and will definitely return in the summer!
Paul and Val
Owner's Response: Dear Paul and Val,
You were all (6) wonderful visitors. Thank you for your review. In the winter - after a day in the cool outdoors - people usually take time to get nice and warm inside and study the historical posters about the Station and Sacandaga Park. We love it when people do and appreciate our little piece of local history. Thanks. Willem.
business
Historic 4-season destination on Great Sacandaga Lake with boat dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p220983
+1 518 8632860
Northville Great Sacandaga Lake
4

Fantastic Vacation!

4 of 5
Submitted: September 26, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We spent 2+ weeks at The Station this August. We had a fantastic time in this roomily, comfortable & historic place. Willem and Margreet were welcoming hosts and were very responsive if we needed anything. As a family of four we brought our bicycles and road all around the local area. Golf and mini-golf and riding along the shore was really enjoyable. We loved going on the short ride to Northville Village for ice cream, coffee or souvenirs from the 5 and dime. We loved jumping off the dock in the heat of the day and my husband and son enjoyed taking advantage of the sail boat.
We spent a lot of time sitting out front under the overhanging roof reading and eating and enjoying a glass of wine with our grilled food. We also ate at (and recommend) the Timeless Tavern, Sport Island Pub, Pour Jim's (for the best wings ever!). We visited the Mohawk Harvest Co-op Market in Gloversville and bought many local provisions. Corn and eggs from Amish farms as well as local jam, bread and cheeses. This is definitely worth the drive if you can work it into your schedule.
The drive north to Speculator along the river is beautiful and peaceful not to mention the trip to The Great Escape amusement park near Lake George. We went up the north side of the lake to get there and returned via the south, the scenery was spectacular. The Great Sacangada Lake is an undiscovered and unspoiled gem in the Adirondack's.
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Historic 4-season destination on Great Sacandaga Lake with boat dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p220983
+1 518 8632860
Northville Great Sacandaga Lake
4

The Station at Great Sacandaga Lake

4 of 5
Submitted: August 15, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
The renovated Railroad Station at Great Sacandage Lake is a modern two bedroom with an alcove that can act as third bedroom. The home has touches of the past and is an historic landmark. The home is comfortable with nice size rooms and modern kitchen and bath. There is a laundry room a deck and a porch. The accomodations include a boat dock where you can keep your boat during the stay. All in all it is a wonderful vacation destination which I would highly recommend for fun and relaxation.
business
Historic 4-season destination on Great Sacandaga Lake with boat dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p220983
+1 518 8632860
Northville Great Sacandaga Lake
5

Doesn't get any better!

Doesn't get any better!
5 of 5
Submitted: July 16, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
I can't say enough good things about the station. The place was clean, spacious and had all the amenities you could ask for.

The history of the station is displayed throughout giving it the feeling that your back at the "Coney island of the north".

The hospitality you receive while there is tremendous also.

If you are looking for a place that offers tennis courts, docking, sailing, perfect location, beach and golf, the station offers all
Owner's Response: Thank you very much! You were a wonderful group of guests. Come back anytime.
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