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Take Me Home, Country Roads

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4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Take Me Home, Country Roads

Discover the allure of Keene, nestled within the Adirondacks High Peaks region, in this comfortable four-bedroom getaway. Nestled just a 15-minute drive from the renowned Whiteface Mountain, 20 minutes from historic Lake Placid village, and serene Mirror Lake, this property offers the perfect base for your outdoor adventures.

As you arrive, you'll be greeted by the inviting porch, where you can sip your morning coffee and plan the day's activities as you listen to the East Branch of the AuSable River. Inside, the fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and all the necessary appliances, allows you to easily prepare delicious meals. Gather around the dining table or step outside to the fire pit and outdoor furniture for alfresco dining under the stars.

Originally constructed in 1840, this home has pine siding interior, hardwood floors and rustic decor that complement the natural surroundings of the Adirondacks. Roam over five acres that include open meadows, a sunflower field, iconic barn, and pine forests, or stroll down to a secluded private beach on the East Branch of the Ausable River. A special feature of our property. New York State land directly across from the property protects the privacy of fishermen, swimmers and sunbathers.

When it's time to unwind, cozy up by the wood stove in the living room and enjoy the cable TV, or challenge your family to a game night with the selection of games and toys provided. With the convenience of a washing machine and dryer, you can pack light and focus on making the most of your vacation.

Whether you're seeking a rejuvenating escape or an action-packed getaway, this 4-bedroom vacation home in Keene has everything you need for an unforgettable stay in the Adirondacks.

Property manager

Trish McSweeney

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking on property. $500.00 FINE.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,991 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

River House Fly Fishing Paradise Keene/Upper Jay
River House Fly Fishing Paradise
River Fly Fishing Paradise Keene/Upper Jay
River Fly Fishing Paradise
River House Fly Fishing Paras
The River House Fly Fishing Paradise
The River House - Fly Fishing Paradise Upper Jay
The River House - Fly Fishing Paradise Upper Jay
The River House - Fly Fishing Paradise Private vacation home
The River House - Fly Fishing Paradise Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Keene, NY

What's nearby

  • Whiteface Mountain - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Wilmington Town Beach - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • High Falls Gorge - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Santa's Workshop - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Mirror Lake - 28 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cloudspin Lounge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪High Falls Gorge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Adirondack Chocolates - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Take Me Home, Country Roads pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Take Me Home, Country Roads?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Take Me Home, Country Roads?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Take Me Home, Country Roads located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Ausable River, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hurricane Mountain Wilderness and Wells Memorial Library. Keene Public Library and Dartbrook Rustic Goods are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Take Me Home, Country Roads Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Ski house

The home was exactly as described. Warm, cozy and properly equipped for our family. We were centrally located between Lake Placid and Whiteface. We had a busy itinerary, but when we were at the cabin, the family room and game table was where everyone gathered. Thank you for sharing your winter wonderland cabin with us. Hopefully we will be back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice to be by the river.

Place was pretty nice. We used it as home base for a ton of hiking. Had plenty of room to cook and cleanup and lounge after as well. RoaRoad traffic was
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times

Nice place, beautiful weather, wonderful country. Coffee every morning on the front porch listening to the Ausable River flow by was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Keene NY

We enjoyed our stay at the Riverhouse. Everything was as described. The location was perfect and the host was excellent at communication. We highly recommend this place - close to lots of hikes as well as Olympic sites/attraction in Lake Placid. The host provided us with lots ideas of things to do and places to eat.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of nature all in one place

The cabin and property were perfect for a getaway. Well maintained and great location. The proximity to the river was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

This property had everything we needed and more. Wished we had more time to enjoy it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable stay at the Riverhouse

What a beautiful home! It was more spacious than we expected and filled with ADK character and charm. Everyone in our family loved hanging out by the Ausable, exploring the shore and tubing. A very special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great peaceful getaway

Overall we were very happy with our stay. You can hear the river from the house and is a short walk to it. The house was cozy and perfect for the four of us. Awesome dark skies at night. Everyone in town was very nice. The food at the Ice jam inn and restaurant was the best we tried in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great vacation

The perfect place for our family gathering. Owners are very responsive and are great with communication. Our 4th summer here and we love it as much as the first. Thanks Trish and Mark, we are already looking forward to next year
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

roxanne l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway!

We enjoyed our stay here for Canadian Thanksgiving. The cabin is furnished and decorated perfectly to provide a real cozy atmosphere. It’s exceptionally comfortable. The photos don’t do it justice. Very well stocked. Amazing privacy along the river bed. Close to trails. Excellent views of the fall colours. A short drive to the busy areas of Lake Plscid. Enjoyed Flume Falls and going on the Cloud splitter gondola up Whiteface Mon. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

There is so much right about this house: the cabiny comfort, the quiet, the river, the fire pit, the grill and the location near so many good hikes. We loved it and I hope we can come back. It got hot but the fans provided made it comfortable. The Wi-Fi is spotty and slow but that only encouraged more reading.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another nice and relaxing stay

Great place on Ausable River
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

46

Nice, comfortable place for a group of guys who first came to the ADKs 50 years ago as teenage scouts. Still working on their 46, some harder than others, one in the group bagged number 45 & 46 on the trip. YEA BABY!! Great time. Hopefully not the last.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The river house never disappoints

This is our 8th stay at the river house, and we hope it’s a tradition that continues for many more years. Trish and Mark have put so much love into the property, the continued improvements mix the charm of the original house with modern convenience. The house is clean and filled with everything you may need on your vacation including clean comfortable bedding, all kitchen needs, a gas grill and board games. We enjoyed spending the days at the river and the evenings around the game table.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cabin

Really enjoyed our stay! Especially enjoyed the riverfront and sitting around the fire. A great getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best cabin ever!!!!

We love it here!! Best location right on the river! The owners are amazing and take great care of the property!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ADK - Location Location Location

This property in addition to a beautiful AuSable river side beach is close to so many hikes and swimming holes. The drive to Lake Placid, either of the two ways (we like both), is beautiful. The local grocery, produce shops, and restaurants (including the Monday Tuesday grill walking distance) are a nice break from cooking (kitchen, gas grill, or campfire). House is very comfortable with recently upgraded restrooms, washer/dryer, and outdoor shower.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation Home!

We loved staying at this comfy home in Keene/Upper Jay. The house was very clean, well equipped, and we felt like we were in a homey cabin in the woods. We were there for hiking and it was well situated to trails both in Lake Placid and Wilmington, and everywhere in between! I loved sitting out on the front porch in the morning with my coffee and in the evening with a glass of wine and listening to the Ausable go by. When we walked across the road to the picnic area and saw the river and the beach, all we could think was "we have got to bring our grandchildren here!!" Trish is excellent about communications and sharing info on the surrounding area! We can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

We had a perfect trip! We had 3 adults, 2 teens, 2 12yos, and 2 dogs. The river was my favorite part!!! It’s absolutely beautiful, secluded, and perfect. The location was great overall too. Our activities away from the house included climbing a high peak (Phelps, from the Adirondack loj trailhead), cliff jumping at flume falls (an annual stop we make), a new cliff jumping spot- split rock falls, a day in lake placid, basketball & biking at Wilmington town park, and mountain biking right across the street!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Paradise

Incredible location and a well appointed house with good management.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UpperJay Oasis

Clean, convenient, well-appointed, & an incredible location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise K., Selkirk, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Our second Summer at the River House and it was just as wonderful as our first year. We've already booked a Fall weekend. The location is perfect for high peaks activities and the river is so relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect honeymoon

The river house is beautiful, and in a great location to everywhere we wanted to go. The fire ring above the river made for some wonderful, peaceful evenings. They dogs loved the close access to the river as well. We will be back next time we visit the Adirondacks!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Beautiful

We have stayed at River House three times and it gets better each time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wintervention 2024

Wonderful cabin at a beautiful location. Cabin was nicer and bigger than expected, large bedrooms, and all rooms recently updated and decorated. We understand this was the Owner's first winter rental and we recommend this home anytime of year. Owner's were very helpful and communication was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024