Property Description

Located in New York’s Adirondack Park a mile upstream from Whiteface Mountain, Ausable Lodge and Otter Chalet sit on 60 secluded acres of birch and conifer forest, with nearly half a mile of waterfront along an easy-moving, swimmable stretch of the West Branch of the Ausable River, where the river opens out into Lake Everest. The Ausable River has been described as perhaps the best river for Brown Trout in the Northeast.

Otter Chalet has 2 large bedrooms, 2 baths, a sleeping dorm with 3 queen futons, a sleeping loft with a queen futon, and great views of Whiteface Mountain and the Ausable River. Otter Chalet can comfortably sleep 12.

At Otter Chalet, the kids can safely camp outside, and draw their sleeping bags up to a roaring campfire, or camp inside in the dorm room, where they can play the Chalet's air hockey and foos-ball games. Log Cabin Sauna, hot tub, satellite TV, DVD, VCR, stereo, microwave, barbecue, dishwasher, laundry facilities and linens will help make Otter Chalet a convenient and hassle free vacation.

Otter Chalet is 80 km from the airport in Burlington, Vermont, and 160 km from the airport in Montreal.

Local Area Information

Ausable Lodge and Otter Chalet enjoy unimpeded views of mountains, while the property includes an official New York State DEC Fishing Preserve within its Northern boundary, a hiking trail suitable for kids and adults, and a lovely Adirondack meadow, suitable for picnics or snow football, and surrounded by towering white pines. Ausable Lodge and Otter Chalet are less than three miles driving from Whiteface Mountain, and within 10 miles of Lake Placid, the Olympic village, and the Adirondack High Peaks Region.

Canoe or kayak up and down the beautiful Ausable River, swim, fish for your dinner, or just sit back and observe as the local natural inhabitants play, browse, pursue and earn survival. We’ve seen Eagle, Hawk, Owl, Osprey, Loon, Heron, Merganser, Hummingbird, Pileated Woodpecker, Ermine, Bobcat, Fox, Coyote, Black Bear, Mink, Beaver, Porcupine, Deer, and Otter on Lodge property, but the only people you'll see are folks paddling by in canoes and kayaks. Canoe into shallow water sloughs and channels on both sides of the river, where your kids will delight in seeing beaver, otter, frogs, painted turtles and herons.

Hike any of the hundreds of trails in the region, mountain-bike, snow-shoe, cross-country ski up and down the river in front of the houses, downhill ski at Whiteface (or ride the gondola up with your mountain bike in the Summer), take fly fishing lessons from Kevin and the gang at the Ausable River Sport Shop, or just drive around and take in the incomparable beauty of Autumn in New York's Adirondack Mountains.

In the evening, relax around the campfire outside, take in the stars, listen to the Wilmington Riverside rock & country concerts every Thursday night within 2 miles of the Lodge, or go into Lake Placid for dining and entertainment. This is a place to get away from it all, to rebuild, regroup, and face your busy lives with a renewed perspective.

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Beach
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Theme	Quiet yet close to local activity, Away from it all
Accommodation	Changeover Day Sat, Size: Spacious, Accommodation Type: Self Catering
Suitability	Non Smoking Only, Geared Towards Younger People, Children Welcome, Family Oriented, Pets Welcome
Outside	Outside Tap, Garage, Garden, Parking, Patio, Barbecue, Barbecue Area
Location	Remote Location, In the Country, Distance to Airport 50-100km, Distance to local restaraunts 2km, Distance to convenience store 1km, Distance to beach <100m, In the mountains
Local Area	The local town is Lively but not wild, Distance to Local Town Centre 10km, Night Clubs, Restaurants, Lively Bars and Pubs, Quiet Bars and Pubs
Local Activities	Water Sports, Mountaineering, Roller Skating, Snowboarding, Skiing, Windsurfing, Walking, Swimming, Water Skiing, Tennis, Sailing, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Golf, Fishing, Cycling
Living Room	Fireplace, Fold Out Beds Sleeping 1, Armchairs 1, Sofas 2, Seating for 8 People
Laundry	Airing Cupboard, Clothes Dryer, Towels Provided, Linen Provided, Washing Machine Provided
Kitchen	Toaster, Grill, Separate dining area, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Crockery & Cutlery Provided
General	Telephone
Entertainment	Cassette Player, Radio, DVD Player, Video, TV, Hi Fi, Satellite or Cable
Dining	Dining room, Seating for 8 People, Dining room table
Heat/Cooling	Ceiling Fans, Central Heating
Bedroom	Ensuites 1, Pull-out Beds 1, Twins 1, Singles 1, Doubles 6
Bathroom	Hot Tub, Sauna, Shower Rooms 2, Toilets 2, Bathrooms 2

Contact Information

Name:	Stephen Hall
Telephone:	001-9147-725983
Alt Telephone:	001-5189-462428
Fax:	001-5185-369015
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