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Family fun at This Beautiful Lakefront Adirondack Camp

 
 
 
Keeseville house rental - Looking back at the camp from the end of the dock.
Looking back at the camp from the end of the dock.
 
Keeseville house rental - Looking back at the camp from the end of the dock.

Looking back at the camp from the end of the dock.

It doesn't get much better than this!

It doesn't get much better than this!

Right on the lake

Right on the lake

Relax by the fireplace in the spacious living room.

Relax by the fireplace in the spacious living room.

Watch the moon rise over the lake rocking on the screened in porch.

Watch the moon rise over the lake rocking on the screened in porch.

Morning coffee at the kitchen table overlooking the lake.

Morning coffee at the kitchen table overlooking the lake.

Wake up to the sunrise over the lake in the master bedroom.

Wake up to the sunrise over the lake in the master bedroom.

Guest room: quiet and private.

Guest room: quiet and private.

The boat is waiting.

The boat is waiting.

Let's go!

Let's go!

Lots of toys.

Lots of toys.

BBQ and relax on the side yard.

BBQ and relax on the side yard.

Steps down to the front door from the driveway.

Steps down to the front door from the driveway.

Oringinal brick driveway from the 30's. Still works great!

Oringinal brick driveway from the 30's. Still works great!

Bonfires on the beach.

Bonfires on the beach.

From glassy calm to rough.

From glassy calm to rough.

the camp in October

the camp in October

fall colors from the boat

fall colors from the boat

double rainbow

double rainbow

one of my neighbors just down the beach

one of my neighbors just down the beach

a pretty evening at the camp

a pretty evening at the camp

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps8
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Keeseville vacation house rental
House, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 8)

Come find out why we love our camp, the lake, and the North Country so much. Whether it's quiet evenings in a rocking chair on the screened in porch watching the moon rise over the lake, or for the fun and adventures the lake and the Adirondack North Country have to offer, this camp has and does it all. The fall colors are spectacular in the North Country and seeing them by boat from the lake is something special.

Built in 1939 by my Grandfather, modernized in the 80's, now it's available for you to enjoy. This is a hosted stay. I have a separate apartment, so you can see as little or as much of me as you like. I'm there to be your tour guide, boat captain, watersport instructor for wakeboarding, waterskiing, stand up paddleboarding, and tubing, leading day hikes and beautiful road bike rides, or just in the background as your invisible caretaker making sure everything goes smoothly. I grew up spending summers at the camp and it's by far one of the most beautiful and fun places in the world.

Wake up in the queen bed to the sound of waves lapping at the shoreline in the master bedroom. Then coffee at the kitchen table overlooking the lake. The second bedroom has twin beds and is private and quiet. The kids room is just that, with bunk beds, 2 single beds and their own tv, board games and fun, but trust me, they won't be doing anything other than sleeping in there after all there is to do during the day at the camp. Rain or shine there is always something to do. Mornings, get up early and cut up the glassy water before anyone else. Then a bike ride over rolling hills along the lake, or a hike up Pocomoonshine, paddle out to Schuyler island for a secluded picnic,swimming and tubing in the afternoon. For the less adventurous, shopping in Lake Placid, take the ferry over to Burlington for the day, or head up to Montreal, Canada's largest city. Don't forget your passport! Rainy days are nice too. Explore Ausable Chasm and raft down the Ausable river, Parc Safari and waterpark is just over the border an hour away. At the end of the day cool down on the screened in porch, or warm up in front of the large fireplace in the living room. Roast marshmellows over a bonfire on the beach, then lay back and count shooting stars. Life at the camp is great. Come and find out for yourself.

Keywords: camp, north country, adirondack cabin, lakefront, cozy, fun, serene, awesome,

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About Jonathan King

I spend my winters in Tahoe teaching skiing at Squaw Valley USA. I spend my summers at the camp teaching wakeboarding, waterskiing, stand up paddleboarding, leading bike rides and day hikes. I also know how to relax and enjoy the scenery and serenity of wherever I'm at.

Jonathan King purchased this house in 1939
Why Jonathan King chose Keeseville

My family has been on Lake Champlain for over 100 yrs. We've all traveled all over the world, but always end up back at the camp. This is not an overly developed part of the lake. It's still just many of the same families from the 30's.

What makes this house unique

This is a hosted stay. Take advantage of me. I know the North Country and all it has to offer and want to share it with you. I have a separate apartment on the property and can also remain invisible. This is your vacation. whatever works best for you.

Keeseville house rental - Looking back at the camp from the end of the dock.

Looking back at the camp from the end of the dock.

It doesn't get much better than this!

It doesn't get much better than this!

Right on the lake

Right on the lake

Relax by the fireplace in the spacious living room.

Relax by the fireplace in the spacious living room.

Watch the moon rise over the lake rocking on the screened in porch.

Watch the moon rise over the lake rocking on the screened in porch.

Morning coffee at the kitchen table overlooking the lake.

Morning coffee at the kitchen table overlooking the lake.

Wake up to the sunrise over the lake in the master bedroom.

Wake up to the sunrise over the lake in the master bedroom.

Guest room: quiet and private.

Guest room: quiet and private.

The boat is waiting.

The boat is waiting.

Let's go!

Let's go!

Lots of toys.

Lots of toys.

BBQ and relax on the side yard.

BBQ and relax on the side yard.

Steps down to the front door from the driveway.

Steps down to the front door from the driveway.

Oringinal brick driveway from the 30's. Still works great!

Oringinal brick driveway from the 30's. Still works great!

Bonfires on the beach.

Bonfires on the beach.

From glassy calm to rough.

From glassy calm to rough.

the camp in October

the camp in October

fall colors from the boat

fall colors from the boat

double rainbow

double rainbow

one of my neighbors just down the beach

one of my neighbors just down the beach

a pretty evening at the camp

a pretty evening at the camp

Motorboat available for wakeboarding, waterskiing and tubing. You be the captian or an experienced captain is available for tours and lessons. Bring your road bike for guided rides. Guided day hikes, and boat tours around the lake. See the fall colors by boat. A long list of watertoys with more added every season. 2 stand up paddleboards for you to enjoy. 17' canoe with electric trolling motor. A good old fashioned rowboat, and lots of tubes, rafts and floats. Plenty of wetsuits and life preservers in all sizes for everyone. 60 minutes to Lake Placid, Burlington and Santa's workshop. Parc Safari and waterpark just over the border an hour away. Montreal another half hour north. Remember your passport! Ausable Chasm, antiquing, farmers markets, all close by. Great hiking, out the door, and just down the road. Fishing must be good, because there is a boat trolling by just about every day!

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Keeseville, New York

Notes

  • $1,000-$2,000/wk
  • U.S. Dollars
  • July and August $2,000/wk Sat-Sat, 11:00am check out, 4:00pm check in
  • June and Sept after Labor Day$1,250/wk Sat-Sat, 11:00am check out, 4:oopm check in
  • May and Oct $1,000/wk Sat-Sat, 11:00am check out, 4:00pm check in
  • Use of 18 ft open bow Crownline I/O included with rental.Just pay for fuel.
  • By the night- June Sept Oct $225.00/ngt, July and Aug. $300.00/ngt.
  • watersport instruction,guided day hikes,bike rides,lake tours,$100.00 and up.
  • $100/wk cleaning,$50/wknd cleaning $100/wk for pets
  • 20% deposit,refundable with 30 day notice,full payment due 15 days before arrival

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Keeseville, New York

Property Type:
  • house

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Location Type:
  • Lakefront

Theme:
  • Adventure
  • Away From It All
  • Family
  • Romantic
  • Sports & Activities

General:
  • Washing Machine ...
    limited use. One small load per day max.
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wireless Internet ...
    strong Wi-Fi signal
  • Linens Provided
  • Computer Available
  • Garage
  • Telephone ...
    911 use only. Bring your cell phone
  • Wood Fireplace
  • Parking Off Street

Kitchen:
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

Dining:
  • Dining Area

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 -
  • 1

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Master - 1 queen
    guest room - 2 twin/ single
    kids room - 2 twin/ single , 1 bunk bed
  • Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (4), Bunk Beds (1)
Entertainment:
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Television ...
    46' flat screen, small tv with DVD in kid's room
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Dish satellite tv

Outside:
  • Boat ...
    18' inboard/outboard motorboat with waterskis, wakeboards, and tubes.
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
    17' canoe with electric trolling motor 12' aluminum rowboat
  • Water Sports Gear ...
    2 stand up paddleboards wetsuits and life preservers in many sizes
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck / Patio

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • non smoking only

Onsite Services:
  • Concierge
  • Staff

Attractions:
  • theme parks
  • water parks
  • restaurants

Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • sight seeing
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
  • boating
  • horseshoes
  • horseback riding

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • snorkeling/diving
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • kayaking
  • rock climbing
  • hiking
  • rafting

Notes: screened in porch, best swimming on the lake,

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Keeseville, New York

Family fun at This Beautiful Lakefront Adirondack Camp
average rating of 5.0 based on 4 reviews
business
Family fun at This Beautiful Lakefront Adirondack Camp
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p384921vb
530-412-1555
Port Douglass Lake Champlain
Ramsey, New Jersey
5

Top Rated Lake Vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: August 28, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We highly recommend this property for a scenic, activity filled vacation! Were a family of five (children 19, 18, 13). We’ve vacationed at a number of lake homes…and we rate this at the top.

The property is as nice as the pictures. The house was clean, spacious, comfortable (even the beds), and well kept. The mountain and lake views were awesome. We rented the house the 4th week of August. Our activities were boating, wakeboarding, tubing, and fishing (caught a number of nice largemouth bass)…biking, hiking, ferry to Burlington VT, the Ausable Chasm (like a mini Grand Canyon… spectacular). The water is clean and clear for swimming with a clean sandy bottom.

The property is on a semi-secluded part of the lake (the lake is huge). The whole area is down to earth, not "touristy". Yet, you can keep as busy as you want to be with outdoor activities.

Outside of staying with friends at their cabins, we never rented where there was a hosted stay and did not know what to expect. Jonathan, the owner, was very accommodating. His knowledge of the area made everything easy and eliminated all guesswork. He was experienced on the water, hiking, biking, and was a great all around host. Thanks!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thank you for the wonderful review. Sounds like you guys had a great time here at the camp. I know I enjoyed sharing it with you and your family. The day we spent all day on the lake is one for the record books! Wakeboarding in the morning, cruising to Essex for lunch, then checking out the wildlife on the Four Brother islands on the way back. You and Rob even spent a couple hours fishing with the canoe early that morning! What a treat when the lake stays that calm all day. The boat is all fueled up and ready for more adventures with the next family. Wonder if they will like my pirate jokes? Aaargh! Hope to see you all again. Thanks for coming to the camp. Jonathan
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Family fun at This Beautiful Lakefront Adirondack Camp
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p384921vb
530-412-1555
Port Douglass Lake Champlain
New York
5

Made lots of great memories at the camp

5 of 5
Submitted: August 17, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
HIGHLY RECOMMEND this property to people who appreciate nature and quality family time. What a great week! The house was clean, roomy, comfortable, welcoming and very charming...screened in porch is delightful with breathtaking view of the lake and mountains beyond. We stocked up the fridge in Plattsburgh (20 minutes away), Keesville was 5 minutes away with a small grocery store, churches and ice cream at the gas station :) Ausable chasm was within 5 minutes, we did not find the time to do the chasm experience but visited the small museum there and learned a lot about the underground railroad and anti-slavery movement. The ferry to Vermont is a fun and affordable experience. We spent most of our time right at the camp, we really had no reason to go anywhere as there was plenty to enjoy right there! We enjoyed a walk every morning up the mountain beyond the railroad tracks..kids saw a bald eagles' nest- very cool! Our favorite day was when we took the boat to Schuyler Island (which is easily seen from the camp) and enjoyed a picnic and a very memorable hide and seek game! The camp is off the beaten path, very laid back, quiet and relaxing. No neon lights or hub-bub, really enjoyed the quality family time spent with our 3 kids who rated the week, "ONE OF OUR BEST VACATIONS EVER!!!" The lake swimming is excellent! Water is crystal clear with a nice soft sandy bottom, didn't even need water shoes. It was nice to have access to the boats and all the great water toys. We were thrilled to meet Jonathan, the owner, who was there if we needed any information and even took us on some great hikes, introduced us to wake boarding (lots of smiles there), and geocached with us! Thanks Jonathan, for sharing your family camp with us! You were a great host and we had an awesome time! :)
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks for the great review. It is wonderfull reading about how much fun people have when they are here at the camp. That is what the camp is all about. Hiking, boating and just hanging out on the screened in porch. You guys packed a lot into your week, and there are still things to do! Hopefully you will keep me in mind for next time and you can keep making more great memories here at the camp. Just in from a bike ride so I am off for a swim. Loving life here at the camp, Jonathan
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Family fun at This Beautiful Lakefront Adirondack Camp
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p384921vb
530-412-1555
Port Douglass Lake Champlain
United States
5

Family Circus

5 of 5
Submitted: August 5, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the camp. There was plenty of room for our family circus of 6 + our dog, and Jonathan was a gracious, accomodating, and tolerant host. It was great to fall asleep to the lapping waves outside our window, and I loved waking up on the lake every morning to do my yoga and meditation in one of the most serene, beautiful places you could imagine. The kids loved all the water sports, and our dog loved riding on the boat. The house is casual and comfortable, and Jonathan is right downstairs to assist you if you need anything. A great time was had by all.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers
Owner's Response: Thanks for the nice review of my camp. Glad everyone had a good time. Even the dog! You're a nice family and it was fun teaching everyone to wakeboard. It was awesome when 8 yr old Leah got up! Glad she was able to keep up with the big kids. Your teenage son did a great job captaining the canoe, with the electric motor, shuttling people out to the motorboat. A circus is what the camp is all about. A big tent full of family, friends, and animals, with lots going on. Hope you'll come and visit again.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Family fun at This Beautiful Lakefront Adirondack Camp
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p384921vb
530-412-1555
Port Douglass Lake Champlain
New York
5

Glad we found this property

5 of 5
Submitted: July 15, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
My husband and I were looking for a relaxing getaway, but we needed also a fun place for the kids, not an easy combination to find, We found this property on VRBO, all we can say it was grate week, unforgettable for the whole family, The home was clean, The owner Jonathan was very accommodating, and the kids love him, he was so much fun, and gave the kids such a good time while we were able to relax at this beautiful lakefront property. We would recommend this for every type of vacation, if just for relaxing, or for Family with kids that need action.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you for the great review. You have a nice family and I am glad I was able to share the camp with you. Glad the kids had fun. Lots of firsts for them. Rowing, tubing, and just drifting tied off from the dock. That is what the camp is all about. Glad that you and your husband were able to relax too. I remember him telling me that all you had to bring was food, and once here there was no need to leave! Thank you for leaving the camp so nice. You made it really easy for my cleaning crew to shine things up for the next guests. Hopefully you and your family will make a stay at the camp a tradition and keep coming back. Just like my family has for nearly 75 years. There are lots of first left. Off for a swim, Jonathan
Helpful votes: 1/1
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