Description of this Adirondacks Vacation Rental House

Built circa 1890 as a private lodge, “Hiawatha” is one of
the oldest camps on Mountain Lake, a small, quiet lake in the Southern
Adirondacks. Situated 25 feet above the water on a sunny slope, “Hiawatha” is
graced with gorgeous sunset views of
the lake from its 4 bedrooms and from the living room and porch
spanning its lakefront facade. A flight of steps leads from the deep, furnished
porch of the traditional brown-shingled cottage to a 42-foot long stone-walled
waterfront with a shallow, hard bottom, ideal for swimming.



“Hiawatha” has been lovingly maintained and recently
renovated as a traditional three-season
cottage charmingly decorated with comfortable camp furnishings.
Vintage accessories and original art distinguish this pleasant, versatile
living space.



The bright, lake-view
living room has freshly whitewashed cedar shingle walls and high,
exposed-beam ceilings. New and antique classic cottage furniture, upholstered
and painted in subtle leaf-greens and aquas, includes a queen sleeper-sofa,
love seat, comfortable reading chairs and cushioned wicker. Neutral, textural
carpeting warms the room. The original riverstone mantel is fitted with an
ivory enameled gas fireplace,
extending the vacation season into spring and fall. A dining table sits beneath
a wide lakefront window; a folding games table & chairs can be set up for
playing one of the classic board games. An entertainment armoire contains
standard-service satellite TV with VCR and DVD, a stereo and a selection of
CD’s and videos. Wireless dial-up
internet service is provided for your laptop.



The large kitchen
is wonderful for a big family or two families vacationing together – it has 2
stoves (one gas, one electric), 2 refrigerators and a double sink! Delicious
local spring water for drinking is provided in a water cooler. A breakfast
center is stocked with microwave, coffee maker, espresso machine, toaster and
electric teapot. Other small appliances include a blender, popcorn popper,
toaster oven, electric mixer and crockpot. Iron skillets, stainless pots and
sharp knives make cooking a pleasure. Vintage and contemporary tableware
including Jadeite and two full sets of dishes, one in cream & green and the
other in a wild yellow rose pattern, set a charming table. A CD stereo/radio
provides music. A stainless gas grill
with stovetop burner is located just outside the kitchen door, with a lake
view.



The full bathroom,
also on the first floor, includes a vanity sink and a tub with shower. A
hairdryer, iron and ironing board are provided.



The 4 upstairs bedrooms are furnished with vintage metal
beds and antique dressers. The three
Lake-view bedrooms have queen beds. The 4th bedroom, with a full bed and 2 built-in bunks
for small children, has a high window offering privacy with a partial water
view. The queen sleeper-sofa in the living roo