Gorgeous Chalet near Whiteface Skiing, Hiking, Fishing & ADK Wildlife Refuge

5 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4.7
Outstanding(34 Reviews)

House in Wilmington, NY

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

A mile and a half from the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center, Bear Den Chalet is a brand new 3 bedroom, two and a half bath vacation home. Bear Den Chalet comfortably sleeps six in bedrooms, but can accommodate up to 6 other guests on very thick comfortable futons, including one on a second floor landing, and two in the finished basement where the wide screen TV is. Linens, cooking and eating utensils, Cable TV, cable modem for high speed internet access, and DVD, make Bear Den Chalet a relaxing home away from home. Seasonal chills are kept out with radiant floor heating. All you need to bring with you are clothes, food, ski gear, hiking gear or fishing poles.

There's a campfire, picnic table and propane barbecue in the yard, providing a great place for the family to gather in the evening, to review the days activities, have a family sing-along, or just to listen to the sounds of the Adirondack night, while counting the stars in the clear Adirondack skies, and inhaling the fragrance of the tall white pines which enclose the yard, or using the outdoor barrel sauna.

Guests of Bear Den Chalet are entitled to visit the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, about a mile away, where the family can learn all about wolves, moose, bears, bobcat, and fox, as well as birds of prey, such as owls, falcons and hawks. The Refuge has canoes and kayaks, as well as public fishing access on Lake Everest, Serious hikers are within easy range of High Peaks Trails. The trail up Whiteface Mountain and Esther is only a few miles away, Hikers, swimmers and fisherman can walk to the extensive hiking trails near the famous flume of the West Branch of the Ausable River.

The Hungry Trout a quality restaurant for trout lovers, and it's companion Pub, McDougals, are both within walking distance. The Veterans Memorial "Highway", the beautiful 2-lane country road up the back of Whiteface Mountain, is just a couple of miles drive, and features great views, a specially stocked trout pond for young kids, as well as America's very first theme park, "Santa's Workshop at the North Pole", a great place for kids to pet reindeer, enjoy kiddie rides, and meet Santa's elves. The High Peaks towns of Wilmington, Jay and Lake Placid offer nightly summer activities for young and old alike, everything from plays, concerts and art exhibits to fireworks and blue-grass/ rock and country bands under the stars.

Bear Den Chalet has a four night minimum stay in July and August, and two nights the rest of the year. No pets permitted, and no smoking inside Bear Den Chalet. The restaurants and Olympic attractions of lake Placid are 10 miles away through the Wilmington notch, one of America's most beautiful country roads.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden

Map of Wilmington, NY

Reviews

4.7
Outstanding(34 Reviews)
4.7
Jul 2024
Perfect for what we were looking for. Listing was very accurate. Very private and quiet. Short distance to lots of good stuff. The kayaks at the AWR were awesome! Such a nice quiet spot to paddle a bit.
4.7
Aug 2023
We stayed 3 night and there were 6 adults and 1 child (age 11). This was our second time staying at this property and don’t have anything bad to say. It is comfortable, with plenty of space for all of us, inside and outside. The fire pit is a huge plus. It is in a quiet location, yet only 10 min drive to Lake Placid/Mirror Lake area. We will definitely be staying here again. Thanks Steve
4.7
Aug 2023
Quiet neighborhood. Great for walking, jogging, hiking, biking. Fishermans paradise. Close to Lake Placid.
4.7
Aug 2023
The house was a great location for our needs, there was just a few things that could have been a little better… There was 6 Of us that stayed here and there was only 3 washcloths in the whole place, we had to go purchase some. Also there was no garbage cans in the bathrooms, which we went out and purchased as well. The bbq grill was disgusting and needed to be cleaned before our use. Overall we enjoyed our stay
4.7
Jul 2023
Girls Weekend 2023 for group of four forty-somethings who all went to college together, who get together once a year to hike, relax and explore a new area while leaving the kids and husbands at home! I had trouble receiving email to check in but host (Steve) instantly helped when I called him and we arrived with no issues. Plenty of parking for 3 vehicles (that's all we had) but 6 could have easily fit! Great proximity to High Falls Gorge, the Flume Trails and a few others, and less that 10 miles to downtown Lake Placid and the Olympic Training mountain where we rode bobsled! Two of our friends went to the wild life refuge and met the host and had a lovely tour they enjoyed. House was nice and clean with exception of one cabinet that had pepper or spices spilled throughout bottom and the grill has seen better days (would not go over 300 degrees and right burner doesn't work) but toilets, showers, beds all perfectly clean. Host had detailed info in basement for the cleaners on how to maintain and extras of everything from cleaning supplies to garbage bags. Lovely fire pit and you can source wood from the neighbor to the left (when leaving the driveway) in about a 1 min walk. We did not use the sauna but looked at it, looked nice! There were extra fans which was nice but no A/C so I was thankful I brought an extra box fan with me. We opened windows at night but it was still 70 degrees one night since it is July! We all enjoyed the stay and would stay again!
4.7
Jul 2023
The Bear Den Chalet was great. It is a good location if you don't want to be right in Lake Placid. It is a perfect spot for day trips to Lake Placid or even Burlington VT. Stunning views of Whiteface Mtn are viewable from the front yard. It is walking distance to some trails and kids enjoyed jumping into Flume Falls. We enjoyed games around a campfire at night and the sauna is an added bonus! Def would stay again.
4.7
Jan 2023
Had an amazing weekend riding at Whiteface during the day and hanging out in Lake Placid in the afternoon/evenings. 2 minutes to the mountain and 10 minutes to town. Place was clean and well suited for 3 couples and a few children. Cant wait to go back again!!!
4.7
Jan 2023
This was such a great home for our family to be at for the winter holiday we had been planning! The location to Whiteface and Lake Placid was perfect and we felt very much “at home” when we arrived. The house was clean, warm and just right for the 6 of us. We’ll have Many great memories for life from our trip and Bear Den Chalet is a big part of those!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Wilmington?

The average price for a rental in Wilmington is $417 per night. This rental is $72 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gorgeous Chalet near Whiteface Skiing, Hiking, Fishing & ADK Wildlife Refuge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Gorgeous Chalet near Whiteface Skiing, Hiking, Fishing & ADK Wildlife Refuge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gorgeous Chalet near Whiteface Skiing, Hiking, Fishing & ADK Wildlife Refuge?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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