1800's Farmhouse with Gorgeous Views overlooking Lake Algonquin and Adirondack Mountains. Sleeps up to 4.
This is a great area to find some peace and quiet, and the perfect home for those who are particular. Great for both adventurers and couch potatoes alike! Year round rugged Adirondack enjoyment can be found outside, luxury, beautiful views and modern comforts found inside.
Winter: Hike, bike, snowshoe, snowmobile, ski, antique, read, write, paint or just sit and enjoy the views across the lake in a small town setting.
Spring and Summer: swim, kayak, hike, antique, bbq, bike, fish or just relax in our Adirondack chairs and enjoy the view. Our favorite activities are daily 3 mile walks around the lake, hiking to the many nearby waterfalls, playing on the lake and barbequing while drinking in the views.
This is one of the oldest homes in Wells. Renovated 2010. Enjoy a mix of modern amenities, antiques and reclaimed wood floors. Two bedrooms with queen beds, third bedroom has a double bed. Yes it's 3 bedroom, but no more than 4 persons per rental, sorry!
There are 2.5 baths. Master bedroom has private bath, cathedral ceiling, gorgeous oak floors and stunning lake views.
Downstairs is open floor plan with gorgeous views, propane fireplace, 2 sitting rooms, dining area, chefs kitchen with double farmhouse sink, porch. Dishwasher, micro, washer/dryer, Internet, phone, Weber grill, 40' flatscreen with Netflix (no cable here!) outdoor table and fire pit.
We are across a small street from the lake. Fishing dock and swimming out front. It is a bit rocky, bring water shoes. Can launch kayaks there too.
The house is kept in immaculate condition. We remove shoes prior to going inside - and prefer our guests do as well. However, we know this is asking a lot, so please be mindful of bringing dirt, snow and mud onto our antique wood floors...
No smoking or pets here, this is an allergy sensitive home.
We have a 4 person max per stay, we do not rent for parties or family reunions, no more than 2 visiting guests per day at this home please. This is a great house for couples or small family getaways, but not appropriate if you are planning to entertain.
This is lake country so drives to the different lakes can be fun.
Great antiquing and white water rafting up this way.
Fall is AMAZING in the Adirondacks! This house has unobstructed views of color filled mountains, doubled by the reflection of the foliage on the lake, really is a sight to see!
Winter Activities: Winter can be magical up here after a fresh snowfall. We snowshoe (2 sets provided), snowmobile, ski Gore or Oak Mountain, cross country ski out front across the lake or at famous Lapland Lake resort. Garnet Hill near Gore also popular for x country. Some Sundays there are very exciting car races on the lake, great fun to watch from the comfort of the sofa!
Speculator (next town over) rents snowmobiles, you can sled from here to Canada on wide expanse of groomed trails - this is amazing snowmobile country. Guided tours available for those trying it for the first time. Give it a shot - experiencing the Adirondack woods in winter, gliding over lakes, stopping in at different Pubs for a pint and a stew can be great fun. Highly recommended.
We love to slap on snowshoes and explore the woods nearby. Lots of deer, turkey in winter. Simply sitting inside and watching the snowfall surround us is another favorite activity....
More About the Farmhouse: This is one of the oldest homes in town - was a working farm for 100+ years. Sits on elevated 3/4 acre overlooking Lake Algonquin. Truly gorgeous view.
Kitchen - our favorite room! Beautiful lake views, room for multiple cooks, open to the sitting area, fireplace and dining table, so the cook can converse with everyone else. Double farmhouse sink, 5 burner gas stove, expansive wood counter space.
Porch - there is a large porch on the backside of house. Can read out there or store your skiis and toys. There is a sitting area to remove and store shoes so if you would like to be shoe free in house, as we are, it is convenient.
Yard - out front is relatively private - you are on a hill overlooking the lake and mountains beyond. There is a local road between us and the lake, but we are above it and it is somewhat obscured. Adirondack chairs for lounging and drinking in the view. Large picnic table, firepit and large Weber grill.
Extras - 2 kayaks, 2 bikes, 2 sets snowshoes, floats for lake.
