Discover 8 Winter Cabin & Vacation Rentals in the Adirondacks for Cozy Getaways
What does an Adirondack winter getaway mean to you? Snowy activities during the day followed by a restful evening in front of a roaring fireplace? Make one of the following winter cabin and vacation rentals in the Adirondacks your home base for a cold-weather getaway.
Please note, minimum stay requirements may apply.
Garnet Hill Lodge offers options for both activity and relaxation. Spend the day exploring the cross-country ski and snowshoe trail network, then retreat to the cozy Log House to warm up by the fire. Ski passes are included with overnight stays! Learn More »
Kuyahoora Lodge & Resort (Cold Brook)
The Highlights
Located on a private beach overlooking Hinckley Lake, Kuyahoora Lodge & Resort is a stunning luxury vacation spot surrounded by serene Adirondack beauty. In addition to the Kuyahoora Lodge, which is a sweeping 13,000 square foot getaway, Kuyahoora offers six cozy lakeside cabin properties for you to choose from, so you can create the perfect winter getaway for your group.
Winter Activities to Enjoy
There are a variety of activities to enjoy throughout Kuyahoora Resort and nearby. On the property, you can enjoy snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, bring your snowmobile along and hit the trails—Kuyahoora is located right on the C4B—or even try ice fishing on the lake! For downhill skiing, you can check out Gore Mountain, Woods Valley Ski Area, Snow Ridge Ski Resort, or McCauley Mountain Ski Area.
Moreno's Cottages (Ray Brook)
The Highlights
Located at the trailhead of Scarface Mountain, and just 5 minutes west of downtown Lake Placid, Moreno's Cottages is a top choice for Adirondack-style lodging year round. During the winter, you can rent their deluxe two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin that features plenty of space for a small family or group. There is central heating for those chilly winter days, a queen-size bed and bathroom in each guest room, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and more.
Winter Activities to Enjoy
One of the benefits of staying at Moreno's Cottages' deluxe cabin is that you'll be about halfway between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid and everything those communities have to offer. Make plans for skiing at the Mt Pisgah Ski Area, go ice skating in Lake Placid, attend a fun winter event, or spend the day at the nearby Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington.
Motel Long Lake and Cottages (Long Lake)
The Highlights
While the motel at Motel Long Lake and Cottages is seasonal, nine of their charming cottages are available during the winter. Four out of the nine cottages allow pets during the winter, six of them have fireplaces, and all offer full accommodations and a relaxing escape in the Adirondacks.
Winter Activities to Enjoy
Winter visitors should check out the Mt. Sabattis Recreation Area, where there is an ice skating rink and sledding hill in addition to an entrance to the Long Lake Snowmobile Trail System. Experienced hikers can take on the nearby Northville-Placid Trail, a challenging adventure in the winter.
Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center (Northville)
The Highlights
Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center offers lodging in studio units, housekeeping cottages, and a four-bedroom farm house. Each cottage includes electric heat, a woodstove, and a fire pit.
Winter Activities to Enjoy
Snowsports enthusiasts will not need to wander far, because Lapland Lake has an on-site, award-winning cross-country ski center. There are 50km of scenic ski and snowshoe trails in addition to snow tubing for kids, ice skating, night skiing, and a wood-burning sauna. For guests, use of the trails is free; you will need to pay for rentals if you don't have your own.
Prospect Point Cottages (Blue Mountain Lake)
The Highlights
Come read a thick novel and sip hot chocolate by the fire at the charming Prospect Point Cottages. All cottages have large picture windows and porches overlooking Blue Mountain Lake.
Winter Activities to Enjoy
Prospect Point provides snowshoes for guests at no charge. They're also about 10 minutes from the Indian Lake Village ski slope and skating rink (you do need to bring your own skis or skates). And, they're about 30 minutes from Gore Mountain.
Donnelly's Sunset Point (The House) (Long Lake)
The Highlights
Donnelly's Sunset Point cabins are seasonal, but the house, which sleeps 8, is year-round. The house offers a covered porch, a covered deck overlooking the lake, and you can take advantage of off season rates.
Winter Activities to Enjoy
As mentioned with the first cozy lodging option on this list, the Long Lake region includes the Mt. Sabattis Recreation Area for ice skating and sledding, the Northville Lake-Placid Trail for experienced hikers, and the Long Lake Snowmobile Trail for snowmobilers.
Old Forge Camping Resort (Old Forge)
The Highlights
Old Forge Camping Resort is a summer favorite for its proximity to Enchanted Forest Water Safari, but did you know they have seasonal winter rentals, and that they're close to snowmobiling trails?
Winter seasonal cabins and cottages have heat, electric, and the sites are plowed, and there's adequate parking for your snowmobile trailer on site or close by.
Winter Activities Enjoy
You'll find 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, with direct access from the campground to Trail 5. You can also explore cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, or snowshoeing.
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