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Winter Wonderland! Six miles to Whiteface Mountain!

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Interior
Beach
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81991.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Keene, NY
  • Rock and River Lodge
    12 min drive
  • Whiteface Mountain
    15 min drive
  • Wilmington Town Beach
    15 min drive
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    20 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Keene

With a stay at this vacation home in Keene, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Whiteface Mountain and Adirondack Park. .This vacation home is 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Mirror Lake and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ausable River.
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What's nearby

  • Whiteface Mountain - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Area - 16 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Olympic Sports Complex - 21 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Olympic Center - 25 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • Mirror Lake - 28 min drive - 19.7 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Winter Wonderland! Six miles to Whiteface Mountain!

Whiteface Mountain is 6 miles and Mount Von Hovenberg is 7 miles. Also convenient to the quaint village of Lake Placid and the Olympic Center Complex, just 20 minutes away. Enjoy over 1250 feet of private access on the famous East branch of the AuSable River while you stay in this newly renovated 1840's Adirondack home. The East Branch of the Ausable River is world-renowned for its fly-fishing enjoyment and White Face Mountain is world renowned for skiing. The wide expanse of the River with pools, rocks and deep open areas provide exciting trout action. A secluded private beach is a special feature of our property.

Originally constructed in 1840, this home has pine walls, hardwood floors and rustic decor that complement the natural surroundings of the Adirondacks. This is a non-smoking home that has a large eat-in kitchen, a master bedroom with private en-suite, two bedrooms, two and a half baths, a living room and a game room with plenty of space for families and lots of games and puzzles to enjoy. . Roam over five acres that include open meadows, a sunflower field, a pine forest or relax on the covered porch to enjoy the sound and sight of the rushing River.

On this site is a 24 x 26 barn that harkens back to days gone by. A quiet road lends easy access to the property. New York State land directly across from the property protects the privacy of fishermen, swimmers and sunbathers. The shoreline has sandy beach areas and is large enough for setting up a tent, blankets for a picnic and reclining in lounge chairs. The property is along the Ironman Bike course - located just on the Keene/Upper Jay border.

Set in the 46 high peaks, with 14 located in Keene, just 3 miles away. The home is easy access for early morning hikes! Many recreational activities are also nearby for year-round adventure. For fishing, hiking, canoeing, tubing, rock climbing, biking, hunting, golfing, horseback, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and downhill skiing etc.... this is a magical spot!

International airports at Montreal, Canada, Albany, New York and Burlington Vt, are less than 2 hours away by car. Lake Champlain and the ferries to Vermont less than 40 minutes to the East.

We are happy to invite your 4-legged friends to join you at the River House - they will love it too! We do charge $150 per pet during your stay to accommodate this request. Therefore, when you are booking your reservation, please be sure to accurately reflect your intentions.

Keywords: House, cabin, #RiverHouseRentals, #FlyFishingParadise, #AuSableRiver, #LakePlacid, #WhitefaceMountain, #HighPeaks #skiingwhiteface #skitheeast
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, a playground, and rock climbing nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and rafting nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Trish McSweeney

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • 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: 1,991.3 square feet

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

Winter Wonderland! Six miles to Whiteface Mountain! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

roxanne l.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mary-Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Amee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Maria S., Palmyra, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

karen k.

Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful place
We really enjoyed your property, beautiful view, house, river. We wish we were able to bring a 9th person. Maybe in your listing, when it says pet friendly, mention that there's a fee per pet and right away mention that the dogs cannot get in the furniture or bedding. We brought our pet because he is a support dog, but the conditions you posted are difficult to follow. We got the email saying that a couple days prior to it. There was no way we could leave him in a kennel then, and for the money that we were charged to bring him, we could've gotten a nice place for him to stay. It will just give future guest an idea of how pet friendly your place is. How can you relax and change the way you and your pet live? it was stressful. But overall, you are so very blessed to have such a beautiful place. We are even thinking on getting a property around there. It was a wonderful experience, except for the fact that we don't consider it "pet friendly". Thanks for letting us stay at your beautiful place. We enjoyed reading past guest's comments, the notebook didn't have any pages left to write on. May God continue blessing you with the opportunity of having such a peaceful dream.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Norah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Denise K., Selkirk, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sheri W., Buffalo, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Adirondack Getaway
My wife, two sons (10 and 7), and our dog had a wonderful stay at this riverfront cabin in the Adirondacks. The home was exactly as described and depicted, yet somehow even bigger than we expected! The location is perfect for nearby hiking and fishing. Short drives to Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain, plus many other high peaks. Every drive offered breathtaking views. Beds were very comfortable, kitchen was well equipped, and having a washer and dryer was a huge plus. This was a perfect launching off point for any Adirondack adventures. Thanks to Trish and Mark for helping my family and I make some amazing mountain memories.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine r.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Family Vacation
We had a wonderful stay at River House Magic in July! The house is prefect. Very clean and spacious with beautiful decor. The area is lovely and very private. Our dog Ryder especially loved the beach by the river. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone. Only issue we had was that the internet was spotty at times which made it difficult to use. Thank you, Trish and Mark, for letting us use your house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer in the ADKs
We had a fantastic stay at the river house. Easy check in, the house was clean and comfortable. Very private and peaceful setting, we only saw one other person all week. The river was amazing, my son caught a few brown trout. Morning coffee on the front porch and evening camp fires made for an ideal trip. Close to Keene and Lake Placid as well as a number of hiking trails. Lots of great family time. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise K., Selkirk, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Third annual visit
The updates to the upstairs are beautiful, and makes it more useful to everyone staying upstairs. The outdoor shower addition to get the sand off before going inside is fantastic, we used it daily. These were the new features. Our family had yet another fabulous vacation at the River House. Mark and Trish you truly have a gem of a place and we thank you again for sharing it with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at the River house
As always Mark and Trish do a fabulous job! The care and dedication they are putting into the house is evident! The new bathroom and outdoor shower just add to the amazing experience we have had for the last 6 years!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D., Westford MA

Liked: Cleanliness
This beautiful home will make your heart sing!
The home is beautiful. The location is terrific. We are an outdoorsy family, and the quick walk to the river across from the house and a short drive to Lake Placid and to numerous 46ers in the Adirondacks exceeded our expectations. The hosts were quick with excellent feedback and sent thoughtful emails before our arrival with suggestions for reservations in case we were eating out and a few helpful things to know about their home. HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and home
We loved our stay, the house was very clean and cozy with everything we needed to have a great hiking experience. We hiked many of the very close and beautiful trails and was impressed by how friendly everyone we met was and the town was cute and quaint. Lake Placid is pretty close and has the best grocery store (Hannifords) that I have ever been in! The owners of the property were very responsive to our every need and gave us great tips on trails and places to go. Overall we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023