Castle Cottage overlooking Lake George! (+2 more!)

Castle in Bolton, New York

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.94 out of 5 stars.85 reviews
Hosted by John
  1. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Designed by

John A. Lavender II

Mountain and lake views

Soak up the views during your stay.

Dedicated workspace

A room with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
The 'CASTLE COTTAGE' overlooking Lake George!
This castle is a well-kept secret and a hidden gem,
Just 3 minutes from the lake!

Enjoy your private outdoor terrace with spectacular views of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains! The Castle Cottage features 2 cozy bedrooms (with queen beds), Queen Sofa Sleeper in the living room with HDTV, Bathroom with Shower, and a charming eat-in Kitchen.

Our 2 OTHER CASTLES on the property:
1) HIGHLANDS CASTLE sleeps 2-8
2) CASTLE GATEHOUSE sleeps 2-7

The space
MAY - OCTOBER "SPECIAL OFFERS":
Stay 3 Nights - SAVE $300!
Stay 4 Nights - SAVE $500!
Stay 5 Nights - SAVE $700!
Stay 6 Nights - SAVE $900!
Stay 1 Week - 1 FREE Night!

You provide the Fairy Tale and we'll provide the Castle...
Whether it’s time with family & friends, honeymoon, royal vacation, birthday, anniversary, proposal location, or any "experience" you can envision!

Poised on a graceful mountaintop, a castle awaits you...
From the moment you arrive, you'll sense the tranquility surrounding this enchanting property and be captivated by the most spectacular view in the world!

Cherished family memories at Highlands Castle...
Highlands Castle is incomparable to all other places. That is what sets us apart. You won't find a more magical setting to share time with your loved ones.

The Castle Cottage is a hidden gem in a private setting, yet only 3 minutes from downtown Bolton Landing, which offers the conveniences of a supermarket, restaurants, unique shops, 2 beaches with picnic areas, swimming, whitewater rafting, hiking trails, boat rentals, scenic boat tours, and more!

Invite your family & friends!
Our 3-Castles & Suites sleep up to 21 guests:
1) Castle Cottage (sleeps 2-6).
2) Castle Gatehouse (sleeps 4-7).
3) Highlands Castle (*sleeps 2-8)
*'The Royal Bedroom' sleeps 2 and 'The King Suite' sleeps 2-6.

HIGHLANDS CASTLE is available to rent for a 'FAMILY RENTAL'.
Our FAMILY RENTAL option allows you to invite up to 34 people to Highlands Castle from 4-8 pm for an extra fee of $239/person. Note: Book your overnight stay through Airbnb. However, inviting 'non-overnight guests' to the property is outside the parameters of Airbnb. Please get in touch with us directly to discuss any non-overnight details. (Dates are available from May to October).

Highlands Castle is unparalleled in its uniqueness and incomparable to all other places. That is what sets us apart. You won't find a more magical setting to share with your loved ones.

Guest access
You'll have the 'Castle Cottage' all to yourself and will only share it with those you're traveling with. No shared spaces, just you, your friends, the view, and pure serenity!

Other things to note
NO PETS POLICY: Our friendly German Shepherd, 'Major', lives on the property, is friendly & socialized, and loves guests; however, our pet cannot cohabitate with a guest's ESA or Service Dog. Although our dog is not allowed in the designated guest areas, if you are allergic to dogs, please consider booking the King's Suite, the Castle Cottage, or Castle Gatehouse.

Children are welcome but must be well-supervised by a responsible adult at all times. So that you know, the property is not ideally suited for toddlers.

Please consider purchasing 'travel insurance' to safeguard you from unforeseen circumstances.

NEEDING ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 6 GUESTS?
We have two (2) other castles on this same property:
1.) HIGHLANDS CASTLE sleeps 4-8 guests (and sits right next door!).
2.) CASTLE GATEHOUSE sleeps up to 4-7 guests and is nestled in a wooded setting at the entrance of our Highlands Castle property.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
Mountain view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

3 nights in Bolton

Sep 13, 2018 - Sep 16, 2018

4.94 out of 5 stars from 85 reviews

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Bolton, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

'The Castle Cottage' overlooking beautiful Lake George is a hidden jewel in a private setting, yet only 3-minutes from downtown Bolton Landing with conveniences of a supermarket, gourmet restaurants, unique shops, public beaches, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, tennis, golf, miniature golf, water tubing, whitewater rafting, hiking trails, biking trails, boat rentals, scenic boat tours, and more!

Bolton Landing offers a variety of great restaurants, shopping & more!
There's a grocery store down the street for all your cooking needs.
Or enjoy an array of family-owned restaurants from pizza, to Italian, to great Steak Houses and more... all just 3-minutes away!
Stop in and enjoy all the amenities that Bolton Landing has to offer.
From fine gift stores, novelty and antique shops, clothing stores, hair salons, canoe, kayaking, canoeing, jet-ski rentals, boat rentals, scenic boat cruise tours, camping apparel stores, ice cream parlors and so much more! There’s plenty to do and see while you’re here, plus 2-public beaches with picnic areas just off Main Street.

Experience the natural wonders of Lake George and our Adirondack paradise! The memories of 'The Castle Cottage' and our Lake George region will last a lifetime!

HIGHLANDS CASTLE is also available to rent for a memorable gathering with family & friends up to 28-people. Contact us for more details regarding a 'FAMILY RENTAL' at Highlands Castle.

Meet your host

Host
147 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
My work: My wife Yvonne and I have been hosting guests from all over the world since 2010. When you can bring joy to others in life, It's not 'work'. We thank YOU for giving purpose & meaning to what we do.
Speaks English
John A. Lavender II - owner of Highlands Castle. Highlands Castle was born from a promise I made to my young son... “Someday I’ll build a house where we both will live… a place we’ll call home. A place where you can bring your friends and create special memories… someday Jason I will build you a castle." Looking back to 1978, my 3-year old son would likely have never remembered these words. The promise had more to do with a desire to build a better life, than an actual castle. It would be another 5-years before the ideal property presented itself, a mountaintop in Bolton Landing, NY. While clearing the land for the foundation, a picture was being painted with a chain saw rather than a brush. Within a matter of weeks, the most spectacular view in the world was uncovered. The majesty of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains seemed as grateful as I was to be unveiled. How was it, that I would be the one to settle here? Was it simply luck or something much greater? I believe it was the latter, and that I was led to this specific spot for a reason. Once the foundation was completed, the wood framing construction was to the roof in a few months and the structure began to find its outward appearance. I finally graduated from the living quarters of a tent to a mattress on the floor, which was fine with me… I was quite happy to be sleeping in my own home. In 1986, I met Yvonne, the woman who 'turned a pile of rocks into a home'. We were married here in 1992, and my parents who were both Methodist pastors officiated our ceremony. (In 2008, my son Jason & Mary would be married at Highlands Castle with his grandparents also officiating their wedding). "Jason, I promised that I would build you a castle, I didn't say you wouldn't be helping me!"... So, when Jason was a teenager, he joined in the stonework. Naturally resourceful, he recruited his football teammates to lend some muscle over the summer months. Their daily mantra was "Let's rock!" and they took great pride in what they accomplished while working together again as a team. (Jason was not only an impressive stonemason, but he also went on to earn an Architectural Engineering Degree, and achieve anything he put his mind to). The stonework was a slow, tedious process and the labor of laying up more than 1,000 tons of local granite would take decades. Over the past 40+ years, the property would evolve into what it is today... a series of three castles. In 2010, my wife Yvonne and I decided to make Highlands Castle available so others could experience what our family has been so fortunate to enjoy. Since then, families & friends from all over the world have gathered here to create their own special memories. We hope you'll visit us, too! Poised on a graceful mountainside overlooking majestic Lake George, a castle awaits you...

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property

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