Dog friendly, wooded property; 3 BR cottage; private beach; tennis, boating
Schroon Lake, Essex County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Dog friendly, wooded property; 3 BR cottage; private beach; tennis, boating Are you looking for a dog friendly summer vacation? Terra Alta Cottages is a tranquil retreat located in Schroon Lake NY at the foothills of the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. It has been a summer destination since the 1930s and has been owned and operated by three generations of the Starfield Family since the mi...
Dog friendly, wooded property; 3 BR cottage; private beach; tennis, boating Are you looking for a dog friendly summer vacation? Terra Alta Cottages is a tranquil retreat located in Schroon Lake NY at the foothills of the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. It has been a summer destination since the 1930s and has been owned and operated by three generations of the Starfield Family since the mid-1950s. Spend a week or a month enjoying tennis, kayaking, hiking, playing pickleball or just relaxing by the lake or on your own screened-in porch. The property has 2 tennis courts (one with pickleball lines), hiking, boating, and a lakefront supervised by a Red Cross certified lifeguard. Cottage has ceiling fans in every room, one A/C Unit and strong Wi-Fi (>150 mbps). Cottage has a fully-equipped kitchen, including a toaster oven, a microwave and a coffee maker. There is one bathroom. All rooms have ceiling fans and there is one air conditioner.Terra Alta Cottages maintains a pay-as-you-go laundry facility adjacent to the tennis courts. It has three commercial coin-operated washing machines and two coin-operated commercial dryers. Price for a wash is $1.00. Dryers are $1.50 for 45 minutes.Terra Alta is dog-friendly. While pets are never permitted on the Terra Alta beach, or in watercraft belonging to Terra Alta, we do provide off-leash times for our furry family members (every day from 8:00am-9:00am and 5:00pm-6:00pm at a designated spot by the boat dock.)Terra Alta Cottages maintains quiet time beginning at 9 PM. This includes the entire Terra Alta Cottages grounds and the beachfront. There are 32 cottages on the property, so friend gatherings or family reunions are welcome. Organized activities include pickleball clinics, bonfires, movie nights and more. We are 1/2 mile from the town of Schroon Lake and 25 minutes from hiking in the Adirondack high peaks region. Dozens of local hikes and climbs. 30 minutes to Lake George or Ticonderoga. 90 minutes from Albany Airport NY and Trailways bus stop in town. Terra Alta community activities in 2023 included: Corn hole tournament, Kayak Race, Trivia night, wine tasting, Monday night movies, bonfires with S'mores on the beach, tie-dye, pickleball clinics, sing-a-long, volleyball, softball and basketball.If you're looking to explore a quaint town , swim in the fresh waters of Schroon Lake, relax on the porch with a good book or hike in the Adirondack mountains, you're in the right place. Come Explore
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
Entertainment
- Games
- Ping pong table
Laundry
- Clothes dryer
- Coin laundry
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Suitability
- Long-term renters welcome
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Living/dining area
- Kitchen
- Tennis court
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Dryer
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important Information
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Long-term renters welcome
- Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
- Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Schroon Lake
Schroon Lake is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Adirondack Park and Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, while Strand Theater and Seagle Music Colony are cultural highlights.
Nearby locations
- Schroon Lake 5 min walk
- Strand Theater 9 min walk
- Paradox Lake 5 min drive
- Thurman Pond 7 min drive
- Seagle Music Colony 10 min drive
Getting around
- Ticonderoga Station 29 min drive
- Lake Placid, NY (LKP) 53 min drive
Restaurants
- Sticks & Stones 3 min drive
- Pitkins Restaurant 10 min walk
- 9 Mile Coffee Company 11 min walk
- Adirondack General Store 23 min drive
- Flanagan's 12 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dog friendly, wooded property; 3 BR cottage; private beach; tennis, boating pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Dog friendly, wooded property; 3 BR cottage; private beach; tennis, boating?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog friendly, wooded property; 3 BR cottage; private beach; tennis, boating?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Dog friendly, wooded property; 3 BR cottage; private beach; tennis, boating located?
Situated in Schroon Lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Adirondack Park, Schroon Lake and Strand Theater. Park Beach is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.