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The Alpine Wilderness Lodge

A natural sanctuary awaits at this forest-framed mountain retreat where travelers can unwind on a spacious 60-foot deck with pond views near Ellicottville

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Alpine Wilderness Lodge offers a peaceful escape in upstate New York. The rustic yet comfortable property features a private pond for fishing or enjoying water views. Hikers find trails leading to mountain vistas, while those seeking quiet moments find plenty of spots to relax.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Great Valley, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Seneca Oil Springs and McKinney Stables of Empire City Farms are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Holiday Valley Resort and Winery of Ellicottville. Travelling with kids? Consider Snow Pine Village and Sky High Aerial Adventure Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Great Valley travel guide
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Great Valley, NY

What's nearby

  • Holiday Valley Ski Area which includes snow, a gondola and snow skiing
    Holiday Valley Resort
    17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Snow Pine Village
    16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Sky High Aerial Adventure Park
    17 min drive - 17.4 km
  • HoliMont
    19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Winery of Ellicottville
    20 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Olean, NY (OLE-Cattaraugus County)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Twist & Scoops
    16 min drive
  • Katy's Fly-In Restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Myers Steakhouse & Inn
    19 min drive
  • Ole Hickory
    17 min drive
  • The Pub
    13 min drive

About this property

The Alpine Wilderness Lodge

Family-friendly lodge on the waterfront
A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The Alpine Wilderness Lodge . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Books, outdoor furniture and games
  • Barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The Alpine Wilderness Lodge have thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's books and travel cots
  • 2 bathrooms with baths and showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No parties allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alpine Wilderness Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Alpine Wilderness Lodge ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Alpine Wilderness Lodge ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Alpine Wilderness Lodge ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Alpine Wilderness Lodge located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Snow Pine Village, Sky High Aerial Adventure Park and Holiday Valley Resort. Watson's Chocolates and Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

The Alpine Wilderness Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Class reunion

The address was confusing because I assume the owner lived at the address on the listing, but "The Lodge" was about 1/4 of a mile down the road from the house address listed. There was also no cell tower available, so you could only text with the WIFI. However, the Lodge was remote, VERY peaceful and Quiet, large and open and tranquil. It was also away from any kind of traffic or any neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this secluded place. The lodge was clean and had plenty of indoor and outdoor space for our group of ten. Definitely would come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reid W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual getaway

It was a perfect to be able to get away and catch up with friends! The property is amazing. Second time staying here as a group and we will definitely be coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

Very clean, relaxing, large cabin! Loved fishing and swimming in the pond!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get a way with friends of over 27 years of friendship!

Great weather, nice clean lodge and plenty of space to enjoy our time there! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a relaxing weekend. Cooking out, fishing and camp fires are how we enjoyed our time. I'm in a wheelchair and as far as wheelchair friendly I would say that the house is almost perfect with plenty of room. The door threshold could be a little difficult and the hill to the fire required a little help. I will definitely return. Thank you for the great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Hide Away!

We had a group of friends and family staying for a ski weekend, and The Lodge was perfect! There was plenty of space to spread out, but also a living room area in front of the fire place that felt super cozy. Comfortable beds, large dining table, plenty of hot water and a fire to warm up after skiing, and a casual feel...couldn't get better any better than that. Make sure to get specific direction for getting in, as the address isn't a pinpoint location, but it's well worth the trip to have such a spacious house and property around it. We are planning to come back over the summer when we can enjoy the outside areas more. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Mary Ann W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

solitude galore

Loved the area, very secluded and peaceful. Great pond with bird watching and serenades by the frogs. The cabin could have been a bit cleaner, cupboards, and stove need a good cleaning, and there was a musty smell that lingered. I could tell there was a lot of history in the place and that gave it charm. The front porch was perfect. It would have been helpful to have a reference binder with info on operating stove safely and how to access cable. There was only one porch light that worked which makes those arriving in the dark for the first time a bit more challenging . Still had a wonderful family time. Great table i kitchen with room for all and then some.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nate T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cool, rustic place

This was an older hunting lodge in the woods, many game mounts and antlers, we thought it was very cool and certainly unique, close to Holiday valley, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seclusion at it’s finest

We had two families spend a week here and enjoyed every minute of it. Plenty of room for 9 people and the pond was big enough to enjoy our kayaks and paddle board. Margie was great to deal with and we will back at some point in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property to get away.

This is the ideal spot to get away from everything (including cell service). There is plenty of yard to play games like cornhole/can jam etc. The cabin had plenty of space for 8 adult men - large main room with 4 couches and tons of outdoor space. We also loved the stove, plenty of burners and a flat top section was great for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed the stay. Great weather!

We really enjoyed the property. We only wish we had more "quality wood" to burn in the fire pit. We used it sparingly due to lack of quality wood. We shall return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We enjoyed our stay. The place was clean. Lots of room for the kiddos inside and out. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clayton a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for relaxing

A secluded spot with plenty to do. The pond was perfect to keep the kids entertained, either fishing, swimming, or jumping off the rope swing. The trails are pretty well maintained and worth the time to walk them. Overall we had an amazing time with friends and family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S., Hamburg, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway from everything

We had a great time at the lodge. Its very large and roomy. It rained most of the time unfortunately, but we had board games and all kinds of stuff there too keep us occupied. Ended up being a great time bonding. We brought our kayaks and enjoyed the pond. Didnt try the ropeswing this time, but i will on the next trip. Gas grill came in handy. Great firepit. Overall great time. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie M., Tonawanda, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We had a great stay. The property was well maintained. The pond was huge, great for fishing and floating on tubes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Danny W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was a great place to escape the world around us.

Of you want a private location this is it. Relax and enjoy the people next to you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

President's Valentine's Day weekend

Great Classic Cabin in the woods!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Get Away

We had a wonderful time at The Lodge. Enjoyed relaxing with family and friends. Having fires indoors and out, walking the property and just overall a nice place to have a family get camp out. My 3 year old grand daughter didn't want to leave and wants to know when we can go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brook W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Lodge

Our stay at the lodge was great! We enjoyed the remote and spaciousness of the property. The never ending trails (beautiful,) the huge yard, nice pond, and roomy house fit our family perfectly. We had all ages stay for my step-dads 50th birthday and everyone enjoyed there stay. We especially liked swimming in the pond and hanging around the campfire at night. I would definitely recommend this property - the owners were so nice as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway!

We had a wonderful time staying at this perfect remote location. The cabin was very large and the property was amazing! That pond is so peaceful! A few recommendations to anyone going to visit in the future- bring your own camping chairs to sit around the fire. Other than a picnic table there is no seating. If you have small children, bring nightlights! The cabin is pitch black at night. I also felt that I had a difficult time communicating with the owner. It took a very long time for responses and when it came close to the trip I had no reply from leaving a voicemail asking for a call back. I finally had to call again and Margie was extremely pleasant to speak with. But, there was some very important details about the property that should have been addressed without me having to track the owner down. Like- the actually directions to the cabin - they are a little different from what is listed , how to get inside the place and the WiFi password. The linoleum should really be washed between guests. Also, the dumpster on the property seriously needs to be addressed. It was very full when we showed up and the bears broke in to it WITH the bungee cords still attached and we had placed rocks on top! We had to clean up other guests garbage in the morning and it was very disgusting! Even with any minor issues we would return to this place in a heartbeat! Other than the floors, the cabin was fairly clean! It was very relaxing and we had perfect summer weather to enjoy everything the place had to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Communication, location

Relaxing

The location is very private and peaceful. Although twice neighbors showed up on Atvs, to fish and drop off trash, which threw us off. It was wonderful to listen to the quiet, except when neighbor ran chainsaw for hours. The cabin is big but could be cleaner. Cobwebs, lightbulbs out, floors were dirty upon arrival, screens are ripped, mouse in bedroom. Couches are comfy, table huge, deck amazing. My favorite part was the swing overlooking pond and sound of nearby stream. My kids loved catching newts in pond. My husband loved rocking chairs. Address delivered us to neighbors house which we were not expecting. Wish there was instructions for grill, tv, stove, fireplace. Overall nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

EmilandJodi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for ski get away

Margie was a great host and her description of the property was pretty true. Perfect for large group. Only thing I would note is that there is not a washer/dryer for wet snow clothes. Also there is No WiFi or cell reception at all. You have to get in your car and drive up the road to get service. This was not clearly noted in description.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Annette H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Fun by the Pond!

We loved our stay for the most part the key was not on the counter as we were told it would be. So couldn't lock up when leaving for outing . And I wasn't impressed with the cleanliness I pulled an extra blanket and pillow from a shelf in bedroom and it was full of mouse poop!🤨 so house cleaning is poor!! Other than that we enjoyed it. Lack of phone service or landline was a problem as we had children who are young and could be injured anytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Weather took over!

Still a pretty nice Lodge and almost everything was ready for us upon arrival. Only spent a few hours outside as it rained almost the entire time of our stay. Looking forward to returning again next year and hoping for better weather!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019