Nestled in the Adirondacks High Peaks area, Warner's Camp offers a charming retreat with three traditional bedrooms, plus additional sleeping spaces. Relax by the river on the screened-in porch or explore 2 acres of waterfront property with a hammock and private swimming hole. The cabin is equipped with modern comforts like WiFi and streaming services while maintaining its historic charm through original exposed beams and wood burning stove.
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12139 sq m
Popular amenities
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Recently featured in Travel + Leisure, Homes & Gardens, and Apartment Therapy. Now back on VRBO.
Warner’s Camp is a recently renovated, 1800's guesthouse. The house is located in the Adirondacks High Peaks area, directly adjacent to a freshwater river and swimming hole. Our cabin is perched so close to the river that you can hear and see it from nearly every room.
The house is only 10 minutes away from Whiteface Ski Resort, 25 minutes from Lake Placid, and 5 minutes from Keene.
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Sleeping Arrangements
Warner’s Camp has three traditional bedrooms, plus a sunroom off the kitchen that doubles as a fourth bedroom, and a curtained off sleeping alcove near the living room that can be used as a private sleeping space. The master bedroom upstairs (Loft Bedroom) has a king bed. The second master bedroom (Green Bedroom) downstairs has a queen. The third bedroom (Map Bedroom) sleeps three with one double bed and one twin trundle. The fourth bedroom (Sunroom) has a twin bed and a twin trundle. The living room sleeping alcove (Alcove) has a twin sleeper that can unfold into a queen bed. If coming with a large group, you are welcome to use the large sofa in the living room as an extra sleeping spot. The various sleeping arrangements offer a variety of options for your group, large or small. Please let us know in advance the amount of people coming, so that we can ensure enough linens are provided.
Living Quarters
The living room sits in the oldest part of the home, featuring original exposed beams from the 1800’s and a wood burning stove. Firewood is provided, and your first fire is on us. This room is incredibly cozy in the winter, yet stays cool in the summer. The living room Roku TV is equipped with Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services. In addition, we’ve stocked the cabin with technology classics: record player and rotary phone. Enjoy our record collection! The living room also has a writing desk, so you can plug in and get to work, or disconnect and write that novel.
The kitchen and dining room, which were added to the home in the 70’s, feature incredible river views via oversized windows. Watching the flowing river never gets old. We’ve updated the mid century kitchen with local black granite, marble accents, and brand new, retro style appliances (including a dishwasher and double ovens). The kitchen is fully stocked with whatever you might need to make a meal (waffle iron included). Make sure you try the local maple syrup.
Both bathrooms in the home are chock-full of character. The downstairs bath includes an antique clawfoot tub and shower. For your convenience, we have added a washer/dryer. The upstairs bath, recently installed, features a rustic galvanized bucket shower and classic tile finishes. Toiletries and linens are provided.
Outdoor Living
There is a screened in porch located off the the living room that juts out over the river. This is our favorite room in the home. Warner’s Camp also has two large front porches (great for watching the cyclers if a race is going on). The porch near the patio has a propane grill.
The riverview patio and beer garden is also very special place. Our gravel patio sits on top on a small cliff that looks over the Ausable River. We’ve lined the patio with large boulders. Enjoy the oversized picnic table and the fire pit surrounded Adirondack chairs. The fire pit is a great year round activity! We love crashing here with a beer in our snow gear after some early spring skiing.
Another great year round activity: our exterior barrel sauna! Fire up the stove and hop in for a steam after hiking, skiing, or swimming.
Our lot spans over 2 acres with 200 feet of water frontage. Walk down the paths towards the river and you’ll find a hammock suspended over the water, multiple sitting boulders, and finally, our (nearly) private swimming hole. Great for swimming, tubing, and fishing. The house comes equipped with four large inner tubes which you can use in our swimming hole, or take with you to another spot. Connect them to the large boulder in the center of the swimming hole and have yourself a lazy river party! Also a great solo activity.
The cabin is just a short walk from a couple of local restaurants in Upper Jay and only 5 minutes from charming downtown Keene. Whiteface Ski Area is a quick 10 minute drive, and you can be in vibrant Lake Placid in under 25 minutes. Both Burlington and Montréal make for easy day trips. For more recommendations, check out our full area guide on our site, Warner’s Camp.
Other things to note
> > Send us a message if you plan to bring a pet. Additional cleaning fee of $75 per pet required.
>> To make our unique river property more accessible, we have made the decision to accept large groups in our home. We can sleep up to 12, but this puts one person on the sofa. If the sofa is not a suitable option for your group of 12, please consider a different property. Thank you!
>> Please ensure that all members of your group are made aware of our house rules. We expect you to return the property to us in the same condition in which you received it, aside from the bedding and towels, which we will turn over. You'll find our full checkout procedures printed in our guest guide.
>> Our cleaners work hard to ensure the property is perfect for each group. Please respect their time by checking out promptly at 10am.
>> Please be mindful that this is a period home, rich in character. The staircase leading to the upper level (consisting of king bedroom and bathroom) is original and has a rather steep and narrow incline.
>> We are located in a somewhat remote area. The house is on Route 9N, a scenic state highway, and backs up to the Ausable River and miles of protected state parklands. You can see a couple neighboring homes from the front porch, while the river area out back feels very secluded. We love our location as we can quickly pop into town, but still have privacy.
>> Due to our location, cell service is spotty. Enable WiFi calling on your phone to make and receive calls.
>> Our well water tastes and smells a bit like sulfur. It's completely safe and potable. We drink it while we are there, but you might consider bringing bottled water.
>> Expect to encounter wildlife. We regularly see trout, ducks, and otters in the river. Chipmunks are always scurrying around the property. If you’re lucky, you might see a deer. There will be bugs! A cost of being so close to the river. Consider packing bug spray, and please keep all screens to the house closed (even in the winter).
>> In the summer months, we now provide AC in every room except for the sunroom, which has multiple windows facing the river that can be opened to cool at night. Portable fans are also provided.
>> It can get very cold here in the winter! Our house will keep you cozy. We have an electric heating system, in addition to the wood burning stove — a very way to heat up the house! Use it if you’d like to, the house will stay warm either way.
>> Check out our other listing! The Log Cabin at Warner's Camp is located across the street from this property: https://www.vrbo.com/3410464
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
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
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Games
Hulu
Netflix
Smart TV
Stereo
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Free firewood
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Climate control
Air conditioning
Fan
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
4 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Snow sports gear
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours 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
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Additional cleaning fee of $75 per pet required.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total pets
Note from host: Additional fee of $75 per pet
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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
Property is also known as
Historic River Cabin Near Whiteface Lake Placid Warner's Camp
About the area
Upper Jay, NY
What's nearby
Wilmington Town Beach - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
High Falls Gorge - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
Whiteface Mountain - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
Santa's Workshop - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
Mirror Lake - 25 min drive - 29.7 km
Getting around
Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Stewart's Shops - 8 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 13 min drive
High Falls Gorge - 14 min drive
NewVida Preserve - 10 min drive
Fratelli Pizza Restaurant & Bar II - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Wonderland • Historic River Cabin • Sauna & Swimming Hole pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).
What time is check-in at Waterfront Wonderland • Historic River Cabin • Sauna & Swimming Hole?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Wonderland • Historic River Cabin • Sauna & Swimming Hole?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Wonderland • Historic River Cabin • Sauna & Swimming Hole located?
Nestled on the beach, this Upper Jay holiday home is steps from Ausable River and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Wells Memorial Library. Hurricane Mountain Wilderness and Jay Mountain Wilderness are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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