Peak Fall Foliage | Hot Tub + Fireplace +Treehouse
Entire home in Minerva, New York
- 15 guests
- 7 bedrooms
- 11 beds
- 3.5 baths
Hosted by Shannon
- Superhost
- 4 years hosting
Listing highlights
Top 10% of homes
This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.
In the heart of the Adirondacks
On five wooded acres in the Adirondacks, about a 15-min drive to Gore Mountain Ski Resort and Minerva Beach
A private pond and treehouse
A spring-fed swimming pond, screened treehouse, hot tub, fire pit, and basketball court on the property
Guests keep coming back
Guests return year after year, praising the spacious layout, well-stocked kitchen, and Shannon's responsiveness
Tucked among towering pines, Heron Pond Hideaway is an Adirondack Great Camp where days unfold slowly and evenings linger. Thoughtfully designed with soaring ceilings, a grand stone fireplace, and handcrafted details, the lodge invites connection without crowding. A private swimming pond, screened treehouse, hot tub, and generous porches create a setting for meaningful time together—minutes from Minerva Lake and Gore Mountain Ski Resort.
The space
Heron Pond Hideaway is a private Adirondack lodge designed for unforgettable gatherings—without sacrificing space, comfort, or privacy. Set on five secluded wooded acres with your own waterfront, spring-fed swimming pond, this Great Camp–style retreat offers a rare blend of natural beauty, thoughtful design, and year-round adventure.
Centrally located in the Adirondacks, the home is just 15 minutes from Gore Mountain Ski Resort, 1.5 miles to Minerva Beach, 45 minutes to Lake George, 90 minutes to Lake Placid, with easy access to hiking, white water rafting, and countless outdoor experiences in every season!
From mornings by the water to evenings around the stone fireplace or under the stars in the hot tub, this is a place where families and friends reconnect in a truly special setting.
Why Guests Choose Heron Pond Hideaway:
A Property You Can’t Replicate
- Private, spring-fed swimming pond directly on the property
- One-of-a-kind screened treehouse, tucked into the woods and large enough for kids or adults (a guest favorite year after year)
- Surrounded by acres of forest, trails, creeks, and peaceful Adirondack quiet
Designed for Comfort, not Crowding
- 6 bedrooms + loft, with multiple gathering and lounge spaces
- Great Room with soaring ceilings and a grand stone fireplace
- Separate family room with 65" TV, Roku, Wifi, games, foosball table, and books
- Dedicated game room with pool table and bar
- Everyone can be together—or spread out—comfortably.
Cook, Dine, and Celebrate Together
- Chef’s kitchen with Wolf gas range, dual sinks, oversized refrigerator with wine drawer
- Dining spaces well-suited for shared meals and celebrations
- Fully stocked kitchen ready for everything from casual breakfasts to holiday feasts
Outdoor Living & On-Site Fun:
- 350 SF screened-in Treehouse for adults and kids a like
- A charmingly lit campfire area, especially magical at night for s’mores, stories, and stargazing (or a wood burning stove indoors for cozy, winter nights)
- Expansive front and back porches furnished with Adirondack chairs for relaxing, reading, or gathering
- Hot tub under the stars
- Propane grill with propane provided
- Basketball court with adjustable hoop
- Cornhole game
- Large open activity field where kids can run, play, and burn off energy
- Direct access to trails, woods, and the spring-fed pond
- Private wooded acreage with streams to discover for adventurous guests
Sleep & Comfort
- Memory-foam King and Queen beds
- Soft and firm pillow options
- High-thread-count cotton linens
- Blackout shades/curtains and sound machines in every room
Ideal For:
- Multi-generational family gatherings
- Reunions and milestone celebrations
- Ski weekends, summer lake trips, fall foliage escapes
- Groups seeking privacy, quality, and room to relax
The home is best suited for families and groups seeking a peaceful, well-appointed retreat rather than a party-focused rental.
Guest access
You will have access to the entire home with plenty of storage in every room. There are a few closets/cubbies that are kept locked to store cleaning items, linens, personal items, etc.
Other things to note
Check-in/out:
Summer/Holidays/Same-day turnarounds: Check-in 5 PM, Check-out 10 AM
Standard: Check-in 4 PM, Check-out 11 AM
Earlier/later requests may be possible—just ask!
Families Welcome:
High chair, pack ’n play (bring sheets), booster seat, step stools, potty seat, kids’ cups & plates all provided.
Additional Notes:
- On-site caretaker (above the Carriage House) handles snow plowing/sanding and is available for urgent needs.
- Bedroom #6 (1 Full + 3 Twins) is a large bonus room (18’ x 20’) accessed through Bedroom #5 (1 Full). Two privacy doors + shared bath between them. Extra daybed in the 2nd-floor loft. For a full overview of how the house flows, please see our floorplan in the photos.
- Please bring your own beach towels for hot tub/pond use.
- Quiet, private gravel road with steep driveway; AWD recommended in late winter/early spring
- The Adirondacks are known for seasonal insects—bug spray recommended
The space
Heron Pond Hideaway is a private Adirondack lodge designed for unforgettable gatherings—without sacrificing space, comfort, or privacy. Set on five secluded wooded acres with your own waterfront, spring-fed swimming pond, this Great Camp–style retreat offers a rare blend of natural beauty, thoughtful design, and year-round adventure.
Centrally located in the Adirondacks, the home is just 15 minutes from Gore Mountain Ski Resort, 1.5 miles to Minerva Beach, 45 minutes to Lake George, 90 minutes to Lake Placid, with easy access to hiking, white water rafting, and countless outdoor experiences in every season!
From mornings by the water to evenings around the stone fireplace or under the stars in the hot tub, this is a place where families and friends reconnect in a truly special setting.
Why Guests Choose Heron Pond Hideaway:
A Property You Can’t Replicate
- Private, spring-fed swimming pond directly on the property
- One-of-a-kind screened treehouse, tucked into the woods and large enough for kids or adults (a guest favorite year after year)
- Surrounded by acres of forest, trails, creeks, and peaceful Adirondack quiet
Designed for Comfort, not Crowding
- 6 bedrooms + loft, with multiple gathering and lounge spaces
- Great Room with soaring ceilings and a grand stone fireplace
- Separate family room with 65" TV, Roku, Wifi, games, foosball table, and books
- Dedicated game room with pool table and bar
- Everyone can be together—or spread out—comfortably.
Cook, Dine, and Celebrate Together
- Chef’s kitchen with Wolf gas range, dual sinks, oversized refrigerator with wine drawer
- Dining spaces well-suited for shared meals and celebrations
- Fully stocked kitchen ready for everything from casual breakfasts to holiday feasts
Outdoor Living & On-Site Fun:
- 350 SF screened-in Treehouse for adults and kids a like
- A charmingly lit campfire area, especially magical at night for s’mores, stories, and stargazing (or a wood burning stove indoors for cozy, winter nights)
- Expansive front and back porches furnished with Adirondack chairs for relaxing, reading, or gathering
- Hot tub under the stars
- Propane grill with propane provided
- Basketball court with adjustable hoop
- Cornhole game
- Large open activity field where kids can run, play, and burn off energy
- Direct access to trails, woods, and the spring-fed pond
- Private wooded acreage with streams to discover for adventurous guests
Sleep & Comfort
- Memory-foam King and Queen beds
- Soft and firm pillow options
- High-thread-count cotton linens
- Blackout shades/curtains and sound machines in every room
Ideal For:
- Multi-generational family gatherings
- Reunions and milestone celebrations
- Ski weekends, summer lake trips, fall foliage escapes
- Groups seeking privacy, quality, and room to relax
The home is best suited for families and groups seeking a peaceful, well-appointed retreat rather than a party-focused rental.
Guest access
You will have access to the entire home with plenty of storage in every room. There are a few closets/cubbies that are kept locked to store cleaning items, linens, personal items, etc.
Other things to note
Check-in/out:
Summer/Holidays/Same-day turnarounds: Check-in 5 PM, Check-out 10 AM
Standard: Check-in 4 PM, Check-out 11 AM
Earlier/later requests may be possible—just ask!
Families Welcome:
High chair, pack ’n play (bring sheets), booster seat, step stools, potty seat, kids’ cups & plates all provided.
Additional Notes:
- On-site caretaker (above the Carriage House) handles snow plowing/sanding and is available for urgent needs.
- Bedroom #6 (1 Full + 3 Twins) is a large bonus room (18’ x 20’) accessed through Bedroom #5 (1 Full). Two privacy doors + shared bath between them. Extra daybed in the 2nd-floor loft. For a full overview of how the house flows, please see our floorplan in the photos.
- Please bring your own beach towels for hot tub/pond use.
- Quiet, private gravel road with steep driveway; AWD recommended in late winter/early spring
- The Adirondacks are known for seasonal insects—bug spray recommended
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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 67 reviews.
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Minerva, New York, United States
Neighborhood highlights
Set in the heart of the Adirondacks, our private luxury lodge puts adventure within easy reach while offering plenty to do right at home. Centrally located—1.5 hours from Albany, 4.5 hours from NYC, and 4 hours from Rochester—you’re perfectly positioned for day trips to Lake George (45 minutes) and Lake Placid (90 minutes), while still enjoying a peaceful mountain escape.
Just minutes from the lodge, you’ll find Minerva Beach (1.5 miles) with a lifeguard on duty, kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals, food stand, and tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts. The gorgeous Moxham hiking trailhead is less than a mile from the house while other hiking trails are easily reachable in every direction. Other warm-weather adventures include white-water rafting on the Hudson, rail biking with Rev Rail Co, mountain biking, garnet mining, trout fishing, cave exploring, farmer’s markets, produce-picking at local farms, glass blowing, and more!
Gore Mountain Ski Resort is only 15 minutes away for skiing and snowboarding and the renowned Garnet Hill Nordic Center offers world-class cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Other winter activities available are ice skating and snow tubing/sledding.
Right on the property, there’s no shortage of things to do without ever leaving. Swim in the spring-fed pond or soak in the hot tub. Explore our five private wooded acres with streams and a HUGE screened treehouse. Gather around the campfire, grill out, picnic, play cornhole, or enjoy the adjustable-height basketball court and activity field. In winter, you can snowshoe straight from the house or snow tube down the hills on the property!
When you book, we’ll share our curated guide of local favorites and hidden gems— including many experiences you won’t easily find online.
Just minutes from the lodge, you’ll find Minerva Beach (1.5 miles) with a lifeguard on duty, kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals, food stand, and tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts. The gorgeous Moxham hiking trailhead is less than a mile from the house while other hiking trails are easily reachable in every direction. Other warm-weather adventures include white-water rafting on the Hudson, rail biking with Rev Rail Co, mountain biking, garnet mining, trout fishing, cave exploring, farmer’s markets, produce-picking at local farms, glass blowing, and more!
Gore Mountain Ski Resort is only 15 minutes away for skiing and snowboarding and the renowned Garnet Hill Nordic Center offers world-class cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Other winter activities available are ice skating and snow tubing/sledding.
Right on the property, there’s no shortage of things to do without ever leaving. Swim in the spring-fed pond or soak in the hot tub. Explore our five private wooded acres with streams and a HUGE screened treehouse. Gather around the campfire, grill out, picnic, play cornhole, or enjoy the adjustable-height basketball court and activity field. In winter, you can snowshoe straight from the house or snow tube down the hills on the property!
When you book, we’ll share our curated guide of local favorites and hidden gems— including many experiences you won’t easily find online.
Meet your host
My work: Interior Designer
Speaks English
After trying to find a cabin for years that would fit our large family reunions, we ended up buying one! Our family is spread out all over the country but my husband and I live in upstate New York. Heron Pond Hideaway is family owned, managed, and maintained and we are happy to welcome you to the family! :)
Shannon is a Superhost
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