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Bears Den vacation home 1 minute from downtown Old Forge

Escape to an Adirondack getaway where you can hike, bike or canoe by day and relax in your cozy home by night.

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Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, internet
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Bears Den vacation home 1 minute from downtown Old Forge

Enjoy a relaxing Adirondack getaway any time of the year in our year round home. We are located just outside the Village of Old Forge, right off Route 28, 3 homes from the Steakhouse Restaurant on the 3rd hole of the Thendara Golf Course. We are a nice walk or short drive to the Adirondack Railroad, VanAukens Restaurant/Hotel and the Moose river. Not to mention all the great shops and restaurants Old Forge has to offer is just minutes away.

The Bears Den has everything you could want to enjoy a true Adirondack vacation. The home offers a beautiful cozy floor plan, with big living room, good sized dining area, and fully equipped kitchen, high speed internet and free WiFi. One master bedroom with king sized bed, 3 bedrooms upstairs one with a queen sized bed, one with a full sized bed and one with a bunk bed combo and futon. Two full bathrooms. Beautiful front porch for morning coffee or evening dinner, enjoy the firepit out back as well. The home has a central heating system, ceiling fans in each bedroom, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig single serve coffee maker, drip coffee maker, gas grill, and washer and dryer. The home also is equipped with a whole house automatic generator in the event of a power outage - your stay will not be interrupted.

Please note this home is SELF CATERING. I do not have a cleaning service, while almost all of my guests love saving the extra cash and picking up after themselves. If you do not, I recommend finding a home that is not self catering.
SELF CATERING also means, that while I do my best to keep the house fully stocked. If something gets damaged by a guest prior to your stay, I will do my best to replace it but I cannot always get there in between guests with a replacement.

WIFI can go in and out during your stay, this is not something I can control and or fix. Spectrum is our provider and while they do a wonderful job at response time from storms and outages. Me personally cannot control or fix that.

Guests are responsible for taking their own garbage at check out. There is no road side trash service because of bears-

For those occasional rainy days or to keep you in touch with the outside world (should you wish to), the house is equipped with a TV in the great room, living room, and a small television in one bedroom.

There are so many things to do in and around Old Forge. There are hiking trails, bike trails, canoeing/kayaking on the Moose River or Fulton Chain Lakes, boating, fishing, swimming at the free public beach or the Water Safari Enchanted Forest, canoe/kayak/power boat rentals, white water rafting, sight seeing cruises on the Fulton Chain Lakes, golf, horseback riding, scenic ski lift at McCauley Mountain, sea plane rides at 7th Lake, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.

In the village of Old Forge there are many restaurants & pizzerias, Adirondack gift shops, Adirondack furniture & decorations stores, a full grocery store, Kinney pharmacy, a movie theater that shows between 4 & 6 different current movies, an arcade, Enchanted Forest/Water Safari amusement park, Calypso Cove (go-carts, bumper boats, rock climbing wall, batting cages, arcade), miniature golf.

There is easy access to the well known Old Forge snowmobile trail system. You can also ski at McCauley Mountain (about 5 minutes from the house) or Gore Mountain (a little over 1 hour).

Property manager

Rhiannon Hamm

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golfing on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Vrbo Property
Beautiful vacation home 1 minute from downtown Old Forge
Beautiful vacation home 5 minutes from downtown Old Forge

About the neighborhood

Map
Thendara, NY

What's nearby

  • View - 3 min drive
  • Calypso's Cove - 4 min drive
  • Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - 4 min drive
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 4 min drive
  • McCauley Mountain Ski Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Line Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slickers Adirondack Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Walt's Diner - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bears Den vacation home 1 minute from downtown Old Forge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bears Den vacation home 1 minute from downtown Old Forge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bears Den vacation home 1 minute from downtown Old Forge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bears Den vacation home 1 minute from downtown Old Forge located?

Situated in Thendara, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Town of Webb Historical Association and within 3 mi (5 km) of View and Enchanted Forest Water Safari. Calypso's Cove and Fulton Chain Craft Brewery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bears Den vacation home 1 minute from downtown Old Forge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
prime spot
A lovely stay in Old Forge. The property was right on the main road and a very short drive to Enchanted Forrest. No issues with the home or instructions, everything was clearly communicated to us. The owner was very quick to respond and make sure we had all that we needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luray M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Four generations of my family came to Old Forge for a weekend in September. Two groups camped at the Old Forge Camping resort and two stayed at the Thendara House. Everything was as described. We had a great front porch to sit on and there was a fire pit in the back yard. Our host was fantastic! She was always available to answer any questions that we had. The locations was fantastic! I would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Stay
This was our second time staying at this property. it is a beautiful housein a lovely setting. Communication with the owners was A+. This house is even better in real life. its s comfortablevyou will feel right at home. Thank you for a much needed break after a busy summer. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ADK home away from home
Perfect home for friends and family to get away and still enjoy the creature comforts of home. It's everything its advertised to be and the host is a joy to work with. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The location was perfect, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home!
We enjoyed the home! Communication with the host was amazing! We had many conversations leading up to our trip and during our trip when the internet was not working she problem solved the issue with us right away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

LINDA F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House
Stay was nice the home location was good. Did not feel comfortable on the step from the house to the garage as the door has no way to keep open.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, will be back in the future.
So close to everything, the house has everything you would need as if you were home. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne P., Utica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
A great spot to stay in Old Forge. The owner was very responsive and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy
Very cozy. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jolynn w., New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
House was perfect for our family vacation. Close to town and had everything that we needed! Owner was great to work with and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation home
Wonderful Owner and wonderful stay. Close proximity to everything you want and need for a pleasant vacation experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Perfect spot close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!!!
The house had such charm and was perfectly located! It had all the amenities needed for an Adirondack stay! Nice and cozy for a rainy day and a great backyard with a fire pit for a night campfire. Will definitely stay again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K., East Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Retreat house
We enjoyed our stay immensely. House was very clean, great location and loved sitting on front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family retreat
10 of us needed a place to stay while enjoying all that old forge has to offer. This listing was perfect, minutes from everything. Host was great, will likely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Property was as listed and hosts were great about communicating. Had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our visit!
We came into Old Forge for a bike race and this house was perfect for our family! Lots of space, comfort and a fire pit out back. The owners were very easy to communicate with and made it all simple and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nora C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good spot
Good spot- close to Water Safari
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Amazing place to stay right outside of town. Picture don't serve justice if the place when you get there. Will definitely go back every year here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penelope F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fourth Family Gathering
Very good accommodations for all ages. Suggest a new outdoor grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
The house was lovely. Just as described. Very close to the center of town. We were able to fit 8 of us perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house close to all the activities of old forge
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean N., Camillus, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
Sandy was a gracious host; prompt to respond in getting us information about local eateries and attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Property was clean , inviting, and in very nice locality for events, places and visiting family
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022