We initially planned to stay here for only two nights, but extended our stay for another night because we liked it so much. Don't judge the property by the lack of landscaping around the house--the interior of the house is beautiful, well-appointed, and restful, with a great view of the Hudson River. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped and offers quite a bit of counter space. The tap water was the best we encountered on our trip through the eastern Adirondacks and northwestern Vermont with no odor or excessive mineralization. No bottled water is necessary. The full-size washer and dryer worked great. The large bed in the master bedroom has a wonderfully firm mattress that provided great support for our aging backs. The other bedroom contains bunk beds that children would enjoy. The spacious living area has a good TV and two comfortable rockers with reasonable lumbar support, as well as a sofa.
The location is superb. Old River Road has little traffic and relatively few residences, which results in a quiet, peaceful ambiance. The mile-long stretch from the house to the point where the road ends provides many views of the Hudson and the mountains. Flat and bordered with a variety of trees and shrubs, the road makes for a beautiful, relaxing walk, especially when the leaves are changing color. Frankly, it was one of the best walks on our trip.
The location is convenient to the village of North Creek, which contains a surprisingly wide variety of stores (including a Tops grocery store) and eateries., as well as the wonderful, modern, and spacious Tannery Pond Community Center, which also serves as an information center (with free copies of topo map segments showing area trails) and art gallery that features changing exhibitions.
The owner is helpful and accessible and she emailed a list of area facilities and attractions at the time we made our reservation. She also prepared a 3-ring binder with information about the house and the area.