Beautiful, family-friendly home in private wilderness setting
House in Wilmington, NY
14 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
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Brook View House is an ideal location to gather families or friends who want to visit the Adirondacks and Lake Placid region, take in the sights, experience nature at its best and then come home to a beautiful and comfortable house. It is spacious, with cathedral ceilings and large windows surrounding the open-plan living area, and yet incredibly cozy, especially with the heated floors and a roaring fire on a wintry night. With five main bedrooms and a sixth overflow room, the house can accommodate 12+ guests.
Brook View House is located in the town of Wilmington, just six miles from Whiteface Mountain Ski Area. It sits on the back corner of a wooded five-acre property that backs up on 60,000 acres of public New York State Wild Forest lands. New Bridge Brook runs by the house year round and offers beautiful views as well as the pleasant sounds of flowing water. There is plenty to explore in the woods behind the house, including a hiking/biking/skiing trail that you can access from the property and take for many miles to a pond and lean-to. Along with the wonderful wooded areas, there are also open grassy spaces for outdoor play, trails that wander around the property, an unheated garage and a fire pit with seating for large groups. Smooth roads with light traffic beckon cyclists, extensive trails nearby serve mountain bikers and trail runners, and local swimming options abound.
** FOR WINTER GUESTS: We highly recommend an all-wheel drive vehicle to come up the driveway!! We keep it plowed, but the winding uphill slope can be difficult in snowy conditions.**
The main entry takes you into the open living/dining area, with soaring cathedral ceiling, large windows, couches and a flagstone wood-burning fireplace. It includes two rectangular tables and twelve chairs that can be arranged in a variety of ways to accommodate your group. The dining area opens onto a deck with a gas grill, Adirondack chairs, a picnic tables for outdoor meals, and a view of the brook. The kitchen is large and well stocked with everything needed to prepare meals for a group. It has an island with a counter and four stools and a large pantry with plenty of space for all your food items, coolers, etc.
Down the hall on the main floor, you’ll find the bunkroom with two twin-sized bunkbeds, great for kids and adults alike, as well as another bedroom with a queen bed. There is a full bathroom, with shower and bathtub. The laundry room, which has a washer and drier for your use, also accommodates overflow sleepers with an extra set of bunks.
From the entryway, you can head upstairs to the library loft, which has couches and books, magazines, puzzles, and games to entertain your group after a long day of outdoor adventures or if the weather turns bad. This loft overlooks the living/dining room below, adding to the open feel of the main living area. Through the library loft, you enter the master suite, with high ceilings, large windows, a sitting area and a king-sized bed with memory-foam mattress. Grab a book or a cup of coffee, put your feet up and take in the sights and sounds of the brook below. The spacious master bath and its Jacuzzi tub look out at the Jay Mountain Wilderness beyond. Above the master bedroom is a lofted space that has been converted into a bouldering loft, where kids and adults can practice their climbing skills. Attached to the master suite is a small office for anyone who wants to work remotely during their time away.
From the main floor kitchen, you can go downstairs to the ground level daylight basement, where you will find the movie room, with comfortable couches and a collection of VHS and DVD movies for family movie nights or just a quiet afternoon. There are also more games and a piano (not in perfect tune, but still quite functional.) Adjoining the movie room is the play room, which has a ping-pong table as well as a collection of toys for younger children. Just past the movie room, there are two bedrooms: one with a queen bed and one with a full bed. There is a bathroom with shower between the two. The ground level has its own outside entrance, as well as a mudroom area with closets to hold your skis and boots, hiking gear, or whatever other equipment you will bring for your trip.
The house has a geothermal heating and air-conditioning system for comfort in all seasons. There is fiberoptic Wi-Fi internet at the house and a TV with a DVD player and VCR, a large collection of classic films to enjoy, and an HDMI cable to hook up a laptop for streaming purposes. There is no cable service.
If you have young children in your group, please let us know, as we have a variety of items (high chair, booster seat, gates, pack and play, etc.) that we are happy to provide for your use. The many toys, games, puzzles and books that you will find around the house will also help make younger guests feel at home.
Brook View House is located in the town of Wilmington, just six miles from Whiteface Mountain Ski Area. It sits on the back corner of a wooded five-acre property that backs up on 60,000 acres of public New York State Wild Forest lands. New Bridge Brook runs by the house year round and offers beautiful views as well as the pleasant sounds of flowing water. There is plenty to explore in the woods behind the house, including a hiking/biking/skiing trail that you can access from the property and take for many miles to a pond and lean-to. Along with the wonderful wooded areas, there are also open grassy spaces for outdoor play, trails that wander around the property, an unheated garage and a fire pit with seating for large groups. Smooth roads with light traffic beckon cyclists, extensive trails nearby serve mountain bikers and trail runners, and local swimming options abound.
** FOR WINTER GUESTS: We highly recommend an all-wheel drive vehicle to come up the driveway!! We keep it plowed, but the winding uphill slope can be difficult in snowy conditions.**
The main entry takes you into the open living/dining area, with soaring cathedral ceiling, large windows, couches and a flagstone wood-burning fireplace. It includes two rectangular tables and twelve chairs that can be arranged in a variety of ways to accommodate your group. The dining area opens onto a deck with a gas grill, Adirondack chairs, a picnic tables for outdoor meals, and a view of the brook. The kitchen is large and well stocked with everything needed to prepare meals for a group. It has an island with a counter and four stools and a large pantry with plenty of space for all your food items, coolers, etc.
Down the hall on the main floor, you’ll find the bunkroom with two twin-sized bunkbeds, great for kids and adults alike, as well as another bedroom with a queen bed. There is a full bathroom, with shower and bathtub. The laundry room, which has a washer and drier for your use, also accommodates overflow sleepers with an extra set of bunks.
From the entryway, you can head upstairs to the library loft, which has couches and books, magazines, puzzles, and games to entertain your group after a long day of outdoor adventures or if the weather turns bad. This loft overlooks the living/dining room below, adding to the open feel of the main living area. Through the library loft, you enter the master suite, with high ceilings, large windows, a sitting area and a king-sized bed with memory-foam mattress. Grab a book or a cup of coffee, put your feet up and take in the sights and sounds of the brook below. The spacious master bath and its Jacuzzi tub look out at the Jay Mountain Wilderness beyond. Above the master bedroom is a lofted space that has been converted into a bouldering loft, where kids and adults can practice their climbing skills. Attached to the master suite is a small office for anyone who wants to work remotely during their time away.
From the main floor kitchen, you can go downstairs to the ground level daylight basement, where you will find the movie room, with comfortable couches and a collection of VHS and DVD movies for family movie nights or just a quiet afternoon. There are also more games and a piano (not in perfect tune, but still quite functional.) Adjoining the movie room is the play room, which has a ping-pong table as well as a collection of toys for younger children. Just past the movie room, there are two bedrooms: one with a queen bed and one with a full bed. There is a bathroom with shower between the two. The ground level has its own outside entrance, as well as a mudroom area with closets to hold your skis and boots, hiking gear, or whatever other equipment you will bring for your trip.
The house has a geothermal heating and air-conditioning system for comfort in all seasons. There is fiberoptic Wi-Fi internet at the house and a TV with a DVD player and VCR, a large collection of classic films to enjoy, and an HDMI cable to hook up a laptop for streaming purposes. There is no cable service.
If you have young children in your group, please let us know, as we have a variety of items (high chair, booster seat, gates, pack and play, etc.) that we are happy to provide for your use. The many toys, games, puzzles and books that you will find around the house will also help make younger guests feel at home.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Wilmington, NY
$$$$
Reviews
10.0
Wonderful place on every level. The home layout and especially kitchen organization is conducive to groups (labels really helped) and all amenities spotlessly clean, functional (hate rentals when pans broken and lights don’t work etc.!) and high quality (towels chairs sheets). I also loved the empty surfaces rather than knick knacks all about! The property with hiking trail and babbling creek was a highlight. We would take our chairs and hang out with dogs there every day. Hannah responsive kind and thoughtful. Her recommendations are spot on. Wilmington has great dining and zero crowds or traffic. Thanks for hospitality. We will be back as we now love the Adriondaks !
10.0
I couldn't recommend this property more. Our family has stayed at this house many times now and absolutely love it. It is a fantastic. It is exactly as advertised if not even better. There is so much to do in the house (games, books, ping pong....) and easy access to both Lake Placid and the High Peaks region (about 20 drive). We absolutely love this house and location. Hannah is also a fantastic host who is very communicative. We will certainly be coming back!
10.0
The house was very spacious and easily accommodated my whole family for a wonderful vacation in the Adirondacks. The property was beautiful and my kids loved exploring the woods.
10.0
I don't think there's a single thing this host has forgotten! From detailed instructions and labeled cabinets to extra items you may have forgotten on your trip.
The house and property are great and exactly as described.
I will say that a few of us did not find the beds very comfortable. If you like a more sturdy bed, you'll be good, but if you like a little extra cushion, consider bringing a topper.
Overall great stay.
10.0
Hannah’s home was perfect, five bedrooms and very spacious. It was well stocked and super clean. We loved the fact that there was a ping pong table! The property was beautiful and close to Wilmington and hikes but not near other houses. I would definitely there again.
10.0
Absolutely fantastic place and location. Very clean, excellent beds, nice rooms, large well equipped kitchen.
Surroundings are super, great creek and trail behind the house. Hannah is a fantastic host, hope to be able to return soon.
10.0
This was the third time that we have stayed here. Hannah is a fantastic host and incredibly easy to get in touch with when needed. The house is amazing and has plenty for everyone to do. The location is great to get to both lake placid and hikes. we love this house and will certainly be back.
10.0
Wonderful property for a group of friends with teenagers, we enjoyed the location, house and beautiful grounds for the weekend.
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay in February. Close to all main attractions in Lake Placid. The house has many play areas for the kids. The host very pleasant and easy to communicate. I definitely recommend to stay they there.
10.0
We had a great time together as a family! So many hours were spent playing ping pong. Adults and kids alike were entertained and happy the entire stay. Many very thoughtful touches and details that made our stay perfect. Kitchen is very well stocked (above and beyond), cabinets are all labeled, plenty of towels were available, huge collections of vhs/dvds, books and puzzles gave us all many opportunities for fun as well. Gorgeous mountain views were an added treat. We have been at many different places in the Adirondacks as a family but we all agree this has become our favorite by far! We look forward to many more stays in the future.
10.0
perfect basecamp for adventure, learning, and reflecting
10.0
We greatly enjoyed our stay at this property. Hannah was a terrific host and answered any questions we had promtly. The kitchen was well appointed and the rooms were spacious. Three separate bathrooms were a real plus. We were there to winter hike a number of peaks in the area. Because it was winter, the driveway was tricky to navigate for one of our cars but this possibility was made clear in the listing. I would definitely rent again and hope to stay in the summer where the outdoors (woods and stream on property) could be enjoyed more. Highly recommend.
10.0
Everything you could possibly imagine needing or wanting for a stay up in the Adirondacks is here waiting for you. The house is just beautiful and stocked and labeled with everything, and I mean pretty much everything, except your food and clothes. The property is beautiful and private and peaceful with a gorgeous brook and hiking trails. Perfect vacation getaway for any season you choose. Ten minutes from White Face Mountain and around 20 from the town of Lake Placid. Your hosts, Hannah and Will are fabulous and respond to any questions within minutes. You’ll also be provided with a host of info about the surrounding area for restaurants, shopping and recreation. We can’t wait to return.
10.0
House was great for our week away hiking and exploring local region. Kids enjoyed all the toys and games available, as well as playing outside on the large property and taking walks along the brook. Bonus we didn't expect was the deck has a ramp in addition to stairs. This was good for our older dog to easily go in and out and nice for us all.
10.0
Amazing Mountain Escape
We have never chosen to stay at the same house a second time, as we like to explore new areas. However, our whole family had such an amazing first stay that we couldn’t wait to come back. The house is amazing and the property is awesome. We spent a lot of time playing by the creak and trail running on the trail right out of the back yard. The ~20 minute drive to lake placid activities or hiking in Keene Valley is east and beautiful. I love the privacy of the house and property and Hannah is a great host who is readily and easily available if needed. Our kids are already asking when we can come back!
10.0
Perfect Family Ski Getaway
The Brookview House hit the mark for a quick getaway with our family.
The location is only minutes from Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort and less than 20 minutes from Lake Placid.
Right from booking, the communication was amazing and Hannah provided so much information on the house and the local area. You can tell they really want their guests to enjoy their stay. The moment we arrived - you could smell how clean it was (my kids even commented). The home was spacious and very well stocked (more so than any other property we've stayed at). When our son was injured skiing Hannah allowed us a bit extra time to check out which was so appreciated.
Thank you Hannah! We'll definitely be back!
10.0
Best Rental Ever
Apprehensive about my first dog friendly rental. It was one of the cleanest, most organized homes I’ve ever vacationed in with NO bad smells! Property fantastic for toddlers both inside and out - there was so much room for them to romp, use their walk-in talkies & imaginations. No TV didn’t bother us - streamed Eagles game, otherwise played board games, talked or had ping pong tournaments while kids played with the many toys provided or piano. Fire pit with s’mores, corn hole competitions, beautiful mountain view sunsets & sunrises - all agreed it was one of our best family vacations. We are DVC owners so bar is set pretty high. Host Hannah answered my questions quickly and was very informative. Will definitely rent this home again!
10.0
Amazing Adirondacks
This was a perfect house and getaway to the mountains for our family. The property is very private and has easy access to beautiful trails for hikes and trail running. The house itself is wonderful, clean and exactly as advertised. The fireplace is amazing and there is a ton of space. The climbing loft, ping pong table and shelves of books were huge hits with the whole family. While, it's about a 25 minute drive to Lake Placid, there is amazing hiking very close, and the drive is so beautiful, it's not a big deal at all. Our kids have already asked when we could go back to stay there again. Highly recommended.
10.0
Great place to relax with family
We loved it. Probably the best and most thoughtfully equipped VRBO that we have stayed in. Owner was great about everything. Enjoyed campfires, cornhole (there's a set there so we needn't have brought ours), and bocce ball in yard. Games and cooking family meals inside, Ping pong tournaments downstairs!! Great walk in the woods out back, plus lots of great hiking all around the area. Very close to Whiteface, too. The owner emailed two information packets prior to our stay which offered great advice about the house and local attractions. In the house they have additional info and maps. I needn't have brought maps myself. Was just perfect for our family birthday celebration.
10.0
Very beautiful place and surroundings. Great view of mountains.
Easy to communicate and relaxing time
10.0
Summer vacation
We had another wonderful stay at Brook View house! It has everything you need for a great vacation and is close to so many great places to hike, bike, and spend time outdoors. Hannah is amazing - so helpful and easy to work with. We will definitely stay here again if we return to the Adirondacks!
10.0
Great getaway for extended family
This was a great break from the pandemic haze. The property was not only as listed, it was so easy to arrive and settle in. Hannah was incredibly easy to work with. The house was well stocked for our entire group, and the setting was close enough to the sites but far enough away to feel peace and quiet. We’d definitely return and highly recommend this property for groups of all kinds.
10.0
Weekend getaway
The property was lovely and Hannah the owner was easy to communicate with. Highly recommend
10.0
Adirondack home
The house was just as listed - very spacious on a great property and an excellent location close to Whiteface. We skied daily and also enjoyed some winter hikes. The house had room to spread out and everything needed in the kitchen to cook all our meals. Would definitely come back!!!
10.0
Great house
We came up here with friends to ski at Whiteface. The house was very close to the mountain! Only drawback being it was Super Bowl weekend there was no TV with cable. Other than that the house was perfect!
10.0
Spectacular retreat
Beautiful home with fabulous views, solitude yet convenient in the heart of the high peaks region.
10.0
Great place!
Clean, huge, and inviting place. Quiet, but with enough activities to stay occupied even without going out. Pretty easy to find, seamless check-in and check-out, and the owners are great and communicative. Loved how everything (like the fireplace) came with little instructions inviting you to try it out. Only downside was that it was a little further from town than we realized, but definitely just what we were looking for when we said we wanted to get away from things!
5.0
We needed a getaway to see the fall colors and enjoy our dog after he was diagnosed w aggressive cancer. This was the absolute best combo of beauty accessible outside and ridiculous fun to be had inside! We enjoyed everything this house has to offer and Hannah was incredibly helpful. Highly recommended by all
10.0
Perfection!
We needed a getaway to see the fall colors and enjoy our dog after he was diagnosed w aggressive cancer. This was the absolute best combo of beauty accessible outside and ridiculous fun to be had inside! We enjoyed everything this house has to offer and Hannah was incredibly helpful. Highly recommended by all 👍
8.0
Covid 19 retreat
This was the perfect opportunity to connect with our children during Covid 19. We stayed on the property for all meals and activities except for some fly fishing !
The Home is completely furnished with toys, books puzzles for our 3 year old grandson.
Kitchen complete with all cooking utensils and firewood for campfire abundant.
We had a lovely get away!
4.0
This was the perfect opportunity to connect with our children during Covid 19. We stayed on the property for all meals and activities except for some fly fishing !The Home is completely furnished with toys, books puzzles for our 3 year old grandson.Kitchen complete with all cooking utensils and firewood for campfire abundant.We had a lovely get away!
10.0
Great house
Very comfortable home with great open spaces and plenty of room. My kids loved the stream. Thanks for a great stay.
10.0
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10.0
Wilmington Property
We really enjoyed this property. It was clean, comfortable and near Whiteface Mountain...which was important because this was a ski vacation for us. It snowed HARD while we were there and the owners made sure the driveway was plowed 3 times! The owners are very nice and thoroughly conscientious. Our only constructive comment would be to recommend better internet service and more TV's. We plan to stay here again if we go back to Whiteface Mountain to go skiing.
10.0
Great getaway!
Wonderful experience
10.0
Great!!!
10
10.0
Wonderful
This property was perfect
10.0
Cozy and relaxing
What a warm inviting home! Even includes a babbling brook which we actually recorded to listen to at home! Owners were super informative and house is set up and organized very well. We spent a wonderful family Thanksgiving there and look forward to visiting in warmer weather sometime soin!
10.0
Great house
We stayed for a long family weekend with 4 generations and the house worked out great for everyone. Hannah was very nice to allow us to check in a bit early and to leave a bit later because there were no renters right before or after us. We definitely want to cone back again!!
10.0
Hannah's House
Great house for a family or multiple couples. Large windows to the outdoors and lots of natural wood which is nice. Very well equipped kitchen with everything well labeled. In a very quiet area and somewhat isolated but with quick access to the center of Wilmington and Whiteface Mtn.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wilmington?
The average price for a rental in Wilmington is $371 per night. This rental is $318 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful, family-friendly home in private wilderness setting. 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 Beautiful, family-friendly home in private wilderness setting pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beautiful, family-friendly home in private wilderness setting?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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