Located in the heart of Upper Jay, NY, this custom-built home offers a unique Adirondack base camp experience. Unwind by the fireplace or on the screened-in porch overlooking 100-foot white pines and rock garden landscaping. Enjoy outdoor activities like basketball on the blacktop court or gather around the fire-pit for s'mores.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Parson Place
Custom-built home, added in 1994 to the original mid-1800s residence. Whiteface Mountain just 5 minutes away and Lake Placid is 25 minutes by car. Close to High Peaks Region. Large kitchen, fireplace, screened-in porch, jacuzzi bathtub, grill, basketball court, fire-pit - your Adirondack base camp! ---------
A unique and spacious custom-built home, added in 1994 to the original 1800's home overlooking the Jay Range in charming Upper Jay, NY. The original home was built by one of the town's oldest families and a local business man, Mr. Silas Prime, in the mid 1800's, with the garage/home addition added in 1994. My wife and I live on the property in the older original home which is completely separate from the rental home.
This stately home is located 4 miles from Whiteface Mountain and 20 min from main street in Lake Placid. Surrounded by 100 foot white pines with rock garden landscaping, in addition to a large grassy area for a game of football. There is a large blacktop basketball court that can be lit for nighttime games. The home offers comfortable sleeping arrangements for 6 adults. A unique feature of the home is that it is handicap ready with a fully functioning elevator if needed. Total living space is 2500 sq. ft. Bathrooms are equipped with extra large pocket doorways and handicap railings. Some of the unique features include a large stocked galley kitchen with front load washer/dryer, granite counter-tops, skylights and a large hand cut granite fireplace with accompanying cathedral ceilings as part of the living room. The master suite has a large walk in closet and a private porch overlooking the flower garden. Master bath has a Jacuzzi soaking tub with separate shower. The guest bedroom suite has large walk-in shower for easy access of a wheelchair. Home includes three flat screen tv's, all connected to a streaming service. Built in desk adjacent to the kitchen. Water filtration system available. Walk in pantry will provide ample space. There is a large eat in screened back porch. Ceiling fans provided in all rooms of the home including the screened porch. Air conditioners are available in the bedrooms/living room during the summer months. Queen size sleeper sofa with a memory foam mattress. All linens provided. Gas grill is available. Outdoor fire pit with chairs. High speed internet available. Handyman service is available 24 hours a day for problems that may arise during your stay. Please, no smoking.
Living in the Upper Jay area provides many local activities, including outlet shopping in historic Lake Placid, area hiking during all 4 seasons, rock climbing, fishing in world class trout streams, skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking trails and many other seasonal yearly events held at Whiteface Mountain. Also available is the opportunity for snowmobiling, ice climbing and the Olympic venues of bob sledding, ski jumping, luge, speed and figure skating and snow shoeing! Come relive the magic of the 1980 winter Olympics!
Guests have access to all outdoor amenities including basketball court and out door fire pit.
If you have any other questions about the property or if there is something special you might need to make your stay more enjoyable don't hesitate to ask.
Have a great day, Rex
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
6 accessible parking spaces
In-room accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Note from host: We do not mind if you smoke outside the house.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
On a river
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Must have posted reviews and be at least 25yrs old.
Please remove your shoes before entering the home.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We do not mind if you smoke outside the house.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Upper Jay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Keene Arts and Ausable Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Jay Covered Bridge and Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station. Travelling with kids? Consider Dartbrook Rustic Goods and Adirondack Reflections. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Upper Jay travel guide
This family-friendly Upper Jay holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Ausable River and Wells Memorial Library. Wilmington Town Beach and Whiteface Mountain are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Parson Place Reviews
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Everything about our stay was perfect! We were greeted upon arrival by the friendly hosts. The location, amount of space, comfort, amenities and conveniences were all top notch. We hope to visit again next year!
This was a wonderful place to stay to enjoy the area around Lake Placid but be far enough away from the crowds to enjoy the quiet beauty as well. Rex and Cay were great hosts. Loved the villages of Keene and Keene Valley. Great proximity to Whiteface Mt area as well.
Very nice well equipped house that had everything you could need. It was very enjoyable and we appreciated the quality features, the fireplace and the furniture. Super close to Whiteface Mountain and we loved the skiing.
Great place to stay, clean and quiet. Location is close to everything in the area. Host Rex and Cay were extremely nice! House has everything and if we needed anything they were there to help. Would definitely stay there again!
We were very satisfied with our stay. The house was comfortable and clean. Almost everything we would have wanted was available. The atmosphere was cozy, comfortable, very family friendly. We were highly impressed with the quality of the home. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
We enjoyed our stay - perfect for our family trip to Lake Placid and surrounding area. Everything you could ever want - listing is very accurate. So clean and spacious and incredibly nice and responsive hosts. Loved watching the birds from the screen porch, wonderful soaker tub and very comfortable beds. Highly recommend.
A beautiful property close to Whiteface Mountain and Lake Placid. Very spacious, has everything you can possibly need, the owners were absolutely wonderful to work with. We felt like we were staying at a very upscale property for a price lower than most hotels. In fact, it's about half as much the cost with the comfort of feeling like home!
The property is beautiful and the home is very cozy and has everything you need and more! The owners were very friendly and helpful. We forgot a few things for dinner and they were kind enough to lend from their own kitchen. Would definitely recommend!
A beautiful place. Impeccably clean, and our every need was anticipated. The hosts were lovely people.
If you like to cook, a very well appointed kitchen. If you want to hike the high peaks, you couldn't find a better location. I would stay here again without hesitation.
The space was beautiful, plenty of room for four friends. The kitchen was really well stocked and perfect for cooking our dinners. Cay met us on arrival to give us a tour and was so friendly, and even picked some blueberries for us! We did a fabulous hike at Jay Mountain Trail - just 7 minutes from the house to the trailhead. Would love to stay here again.
Close to attractions, hiking, and good restaurants. House contains everything you could possibly need. Very interesting decorations throughout house. Especially liked the screened in porch for breakfasts and in the evening after dark. Hosts eager to make your stay enjoyable but were unobtrusive.
My husband and I stayed at this property as a “home base” to explore the Adirondacks. As avid hikers we enjoyed the quick and easy access to several mountain trails. After hiking we looked forward to rest and relaxation - this was the perfect place to unwind. Clean, well stocked and so many little touches made this place feel like a home away from home. We didn’t want t to leave!
Let me start with saying Perfect on every aspect! We arrived as guests and left as friends.Definitely will stay there every time we are there.Thanks to Rex and Cay for being the best hosts, beautiful house that is kept so well, has everything that you need in the house and the kitchen. Their love to serve and good heart for kids. It became super memorable for kids as Rex even spent time with my son coaching him basketball 2 days. Something he never had to do. Thanks a lot Rex and Cay.
We booked the rental for Thanksgiving week. Everything was absolutely perfect. The entire rental is top of the line and has everything you need to be comfortable. The beds were especially comfortable! The giant fireplace in the living room was where we spent every single night listening to Christmas music and having wine. We had a wonderful day and would absolutely recommend this to any of our friends visiting the area! You won’t be disappointed.
Parson Place was super roomy, super comfortable and super clean. We were a group of 4 (2 couples). The floorplan is actually really large, so we each had our own space when desired (one person could read at one end of the house without being disturbed by TV watching at the other end of the house.) But we all could hang out comfortably together too by the impressive fireplace. Location was perfect for us. Quiet and wooded but near enough to Lake Placid, hiking and an even we were attending at Mt VanHoevenburg.
The house was very spacious. The kitchen cabinets were well stocked with small appliances and pots and pans. The coffee pot, dish washer and refrigerator were in excellent condition. The master bedroom was very comfortable and the connecting bathroom was very clean. The living room had large windows, fire place, large tv and furniture to enjoy your morning coffee. Exceptional home!!!
Owners were very accommodating. Highly recommend.
The pictures truly don't do it justice, this property is beautiful! Between Santa's workshop, all the lake placid activities, and the house, the house was my kids' favorite part of the whole trip. It was clean, well stocked, and Rex and Cay were communicative and helpful with every step along the way. We loved ending our day with a fire in the wood burning fireplace and the kitchen is the perfect place to cook dinner and socialize. My kids loved the availability of games and space to run. They were also a big fan of the tub! 10 out of 10, would love to come back!!
Beautiful home to stay, house kept so well clean and filled with amenities, Rex and cay are best host, they have a warm and friendly personality, highly recommended to everyone.
Parson Place is a very nice, warm, beautifully decorated house that is about 10 drive from Whiteface Mountain. It's very well equipped with pretty much anything you could need outside perishable food. The bedrooms are super comfortable, bathrooms are updated with big shower stalls, the living room with the large screen TV was amazing. Highly recommend.