Your own 16 acres in the Adirondack High Peaks. Step out to private trails that lead to Baxter Mountain. Drive minutes to Keene Valley’s best trailheads. It’s just you, the wilderness, and the mountains. Perfect for hiking, exploring, or finding quiet. It’s yours.
Escape to our secluded, family-friendly cabin on 16 acres along the south-facing ledge of Baxter Mountain in the heart of Keene, home of the Adirondack High Peaks. Hike from your backyard 0.25 miles to a spectacular overlook with breathtaking views of the eastern Adirondacks and Vermont’s Green Mountains, or unwind with our Marantz sound system and curated vinyl collection. A short drive takes you to trailheads for the 46 High Peaks, Whiteface Mountain, and Lake Placid, offering year-round adventures like skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, hiking, and rock climbing. Lake Placid’s shops, restaurants, and scenic Mirror Lake are nearby, ensuring something for everyone.
Our home boasts an open floor plan with a cozy living area, modern kitchen, and four bedrooms. Large windows showcase stunning sunrises. Savor meals on the spacious deck with a Blackstone grill and dining set, gather for s’mores or cocktails around the fire pit with Adirondack chairs, or relax with morning coffee on the screened porch. A short walk leads to a kids’ area with a rope swing, play set, and disc golf, perfect for family fun.
Amenities:
Living Area:
• Large windows with cathedral ceilings and
sunrise views
• Comfortable couch, armchair, and Stressless
reclining chair
• Wood stove (primary heat in winter) and propane
heat
• Marantz sound system with record player and
vinyl collection
• Board games, card games, and puzzles for
family fun
Kitchen/Dining:
• Fully renovated with stainless steel appliances
(stove, refrigerator, dishwasher)
• Moccamaster coffee machine, French press,
coffee, and teas
• Stocked with cookware, bakeware, spices, and
kid-friendly plates, cups, utensils
• High chair and bibs available
Bedrooms (4):
• Master bedroom (main level): Queen bed
• Bunk room (main level): Twin bunk beds
• Loft bedroom (above living area): Queen bed
• Lower-level bedroom: King bed, walkout to
screened porch
Bathrooms (2):
• Main level: Shower/tub, stocked with fluffy
towels and toiletries
• Lower level: Functional walk-in shower, slated for
a stylish renovation next year
• Washer/dryer with laundry detergent (great for
kids and pups!)
Outdoor Spaces:
• Spacious deck with Blackstone grill, table, and
chairs
• Fire pit with Adirondack chairs for s’mores or
cocktails
• Screened porch for coffee or reading
• Private trails to overlook, rope swing, and bench
For Kids:
• High chair, Pack ‘n Play, infant tub, hiking carrier
(upon request)
• Bunk room with toys, books, and Nugget couch
for play
Note: The loft ladder and outdoor areas (fire pit, swing, trails) may not suit all families. Please assess suitability and supervise children per house rules.
Nearby Attractions:
• Hiking trails (Baxter Mountain, High Peaks, The
Garden, Adirondack Loj)
• Whiteface Mountain (skiing, snowshoeing)
• Lake Placid (shops, restaurants, Mirror Lake)
• Kayaking, canoeing, fishing, rock climbing
• Please be advised that our property is located on a dirt road, and the driveway is gravel and somewhat steep. Under normal conditions, the driveway is passable with a two-wheel-drive vehicle. However, during severe weather, such as heavy rain or snow, the driveway may become more challenging to navigate. We recommend exercising caution and considering weather conditions when planning your travel.
• Our property offers a private retreat with the closest neighbor over 150 yards away, ensuring complete privacy. You cannot see another house in any direction from the cabin or outdoor area. Despite the secluded setting, you’re just a 10-minute drive from town, where you’ll find a gas station, convenience store, grocery stores, shops, and restaurants.
• Due to our location in the mountains cell reception is spotty. You can make and receive calls if you enable WiFI calling on your phone.
• We do share the bottom portion of our driveway with one of our neighbors so we ask that you please park only at the end of the driveway near our house.
• Given our location in the ADKs, you may encounter wildlife. The hiking trail we have created on our property does follow a heard path so you may see deer or other wildlife along the trails. There WILL be bugs. Please pack bug spray and leave all screens in the house closed at all times to avoid allowing bugs indoors. As part of the Adirondack wilderness, you may encounter wildlife, including mice, moths, ants, flys, etc in or around the cabin despite our best efforts to keep them out!
• We are a family-friendly rental and we have children of our own whom absolutely love spending time at our property. That being said, children MUST be supervised at all times. Our hiking trail leads to a gorgeous overlook however, it is at the top of a ridge which could pose great danger to young children. There will also be uneven terrain throughout the property. The fire pit areas are also areas where children should have close supervision to avoid any serious injuries. **Children are NOT allowed in the loft. The ladder going up to the loft area poses a hazard to children.
• We do not have AC however, we do have ample windows in every room as well as either a ceiling fan or portable fan.
• We do have a Pack-N-Play, high chair, infant tub and hiking carrier available for use.
• Our cabin is dog-friendly. We do allow up to 2 well behaved dogs. Please send us a message ahead of booking and be sure to add your dog(s) to the reservation if you plan to bring your dog(s). There will be an additional $75 cleaning fee per dog added to your reservation. **Please no cats or other animals.
• Please be sure that all of the guests have read the house rules.
