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Bran new, this cabin was finished Dec 23,2015. One of the best waterfront properties in Lewis County. Wow what a spot. And OMGosh the swimming hole! What a great feature, enjoy swimming in this spot with sandy shoreline and solid rock bottom, depth ranges from 3 'to 7' deep. Sit on my porch and listen to the waterfalls and gentle rapids only 65' away from shoreline of Otter Creek.. Take in the amazing scenic beauty of this site. Only God could make this scenery. The creek, Cabin ,Big Timber, wooded islands, rocky outcrops, natural swimming pool, easy walk to shore, makes this place a real gem. And to top it all off a truly great cabin for you to relax in with amazing construction and decor, along with top line quality amish made furniture, and custom built everything. Enjoy the easy walk to shoreline on custom made Rock/timber/stone stairway. Then enjoy a quiet evening on the natural flat Rock area on my adirondack chairs overlooking the waterfalls.
If you need to unwind, get refreshed, and get away from that somtimes hectic urban life that can be full of stress, this is the right place for you.
Cabin comes equipped with full kitchen with island and amazing rustic solid wood slabs finished to perfection for your counter tops. All top of the line faucets, and fixtures. For those cool and cold nights enjoy a romantic evening cozy and warm sitting by my glass front wood stove.
There are 2 bedrooms with the master on lower level with one cedar log queen bed. The upper Bedroom is spacious and has 2 cedar log queen beds. These bedrooms also have top of the line rustic dressers custom made.Then in the open loft area there is one single cedar log bed.
The living room /open dining room has amish made rustic oak table and stick built chairs, sofa and coffee table, and rocker.
The bathroom has a 48 inch shower unit, comfort height toilet, with an amazing 36 inch vanity with copper sink and custom made cabinets.
A new washer and Dryer unit has been installed for guest use.
The property sits on 3 acres of land with 360' of waterfront and has a driveway 250' long to the cabin from Chases Lake Road. Lots of Stateland nearby for hiking, cross county skiing, mountain biking. Also 3 miles away is the Famous Otter Creek Horse trail system that composes of 60 miles of Trails for horse riding and or hiking all on NYS Land and Forever Wild areas.
2.5 miles to parking trail head at Otter Creek State Forest with miles of hiking along Otter Creek. This is a 1206 acre tract with awesome trails that wind along scenic Otter Creek , with diversity of landscapes. Steep ridges, gentle rapids, great Brown Trout population.
3.0 miles to parking trail head for Independence River Wild Forest. This is a 76,000 acres of forever wild forest. Be bold and adventerios and hike where not many people go to Big Otter Lake which is headwaters of Otter Creek and enjoy a wilderness adventure. Big Otter Lake is also part of the Han -De -Ron -Dah wilderness. And i heard it is great fishing!
The Adirondacks:
The Adirondack Park covers some 6.1 million acres, a land area roughly the size of Vermont and greater than the National Parks of Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier and Great Smoky Mountains combined. The Adirondack Park is a publicly protected area encompassing much of the northeastern portion of Upstate New York. It is the largest state protected area in the contiguous United States, and the largest National Historic Landmark.
Payments for reservation deposit set up online through my on line pay pal secure account.
The "Adirondacks"
The Adirondack Park covers some 6.1 million acres, a land area roughly the size of Vermont and greater than the National Parks of Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier and Great Smoky Mountains combined. The Adirondack Park is a publicly protected area encompassing much of the northeastern portion of Upstate New York. It is the largest state protected area in the contiguous United States, and the largest National Historic Landmark.
Located near the Otter Creek Horse trail system ,includes 65 miles of horse trails located on Independence River and Otter Creek State Forest. Located within the Adirondack park.These trails on the state forest are also great hiking trails and cross country ski trails. Trails wind through wooded areas along Adirondack ponds, gently flowing waters like Otter, Little Otter, Beaver Meadow, Chase and Crooked Creeks, and the Independence River and Gleasmans Falls.The Otter Creek State Forest horse stables are 3.5 mies away, and close to many private horse back riding stables.
Things to do At Otter Creek Falls Cabin and other information.
Summer
Many hiking trails near the cabin to access 76,000 acres of Independence River Wild Forest ,or drive to many other trail heads close by. The most popular trail to hike nearby is Gleasmans Falls. The Trail head is about 7 miles away off Beachmill Road, then from parking area it is a 3 mile hike in to the Gleasmens falls. We also supply trail maps and information about the nearby trails at the Cabin. Hike where not many hike too, be a wilderness adventurer, be bold. The Cabin is 2.5 miles to parking trail head at Otter Creek State Forest with miles of hiking along Otter Creek. This is a 1206 acre tract with awesome trails that wind along scenic Otter Creek , with diversity of landscapes. Steep ridges, gentle rapids, great Brown Trout population.
3.0 miles to parking trail head for Independence River Wild Forest. This is a 76,000 acres of forever wild forest. Be bold and adventerios and hike where not many people go to Big Otter Lake which is headwaters of Otter Creek and enjoy a wilderness adventure. Big Otter Lake is also part of the Han -De -Ron -Dah wilderness. And i heard it is great fishing!
The Village of Lowville (Population about 6,000) is 8 miles away. It has some unique gifts and specialty shops and art shops. It also has 2 major Grocery stores a Wal Mart and a Tops. Just outside of Lowville is Millers Meat Market (actually you will pass by on your way to Lowville), has great custom cut meats and a great "Jerky Burger" great to cook on grill. Also visit Noltzs Country Store just north of Lowville on route 812.
For dining there are many Resturaunts in the area. I would recommend "Jebs" which is similair to an Apple Bees and is located on Shady Ave in the center of Lowville. Also the "Ridgeview" which is located just outside of Lowville on Route 12 . The Ridgeview is fairly new and has a modern rustic touch with timber frame construction, and cedar log chairs and tables. Also about 6 miles outside of Lowville on Route 12 is the " Tughill Vineyard. You can visit their wine tasting rooms and specialty shops. You can also tour the Vineyard outside on golf carts provided. Also usually live acoustic music Thursdays through Saturdays.
Visit the Croghan Maple Musuem 16 miles away and learn of the rich history of Maple Syrup production in Lewis County. Visit the Rail Road Musuem also in Croghan. Also in Croghan area visit the Mennonite Heritage Farm. Oh and also when your in Croghan do not forget to buy some fresh famous "Croghan Bologna" and stop by the "Croghan Candy Kitchen" and buy a great varity of homemade candies.
Go Horseback riding at Still Meadow Ranch, they have miles of new trails that wind through gently rollingmeadows and forests. Amazing views of the Adirondacks and the Black River Valley.
Visit and drive by the Tug Hill Wind farm just outside of Lowville and marvel at the many Windmills. There are designated Windmills you can drive too and park at base and take photos. You can also visit the Lewis County Historical society in Lowville. Also every Saturday visit and shop at the Farmers Market at the Lowville Fair Grounds Pavillion.
1000 Islands Region is 1.25 hours away, go on Uncle Sam Boat Tour commencing from the tourist village of Alexandria Bay. This tour is very scenic and can learn the history of the area ,also makes a stop at the famous Boldt Castle .
The tourist village of Old Forge is 40 minutes away. Visit Enchanted Forest and Water Safari, or visit the many specialty shops, or go on a diner cruise starting on First lake then going to Fourth Lake .
And of course if your really not into the tourist life, or crowded places you can always hang out at my beautiful cabin, sit on the porch and read, or invite a few friends over and start a campfire in our firepit and listen to the sound of the peacefull river.
Winter
Go downhill skiing at Snow Ridge Ski Resort in Turin about 15 minutes away. Also downkill ski at McCauley Mountain in Old Forge NY about 50 min away .
Go cross country Skiing , or snowshoeing ,from Cabin drive down to end of Sperryviile Road at snow plow turn around ,State parking lot ¼ mile from cabin. Then you can access miles of trails for skiing. There are also other places to access you can access trails nearby.
Go snowmobiling. You can rent snowmobiles from 4 different Places where you drive the snowmobiles directly from the shop that are right on the hunreds of miles of designated trails. The Snowmobiling in this area is a major recreation and people from all over the Northeast come here to take advantage of the high snowfall we have.
Snow Mobile Rentals
Bran new, this cabin was finished Dec 23,2015. One of the best waterfront properties in Lewis County. Wow what a spot. And OMGosh the swimming hole! What a great feature, enjoy swimming in this spot with sandy shoreline and solid rock bottom, depth ranges from 3 'to 7' deep. Sit on my porch and listen to the waterfalls and gentle rapids only 65' away from shoreline of Otter Creek.. Take in the amazing scenic beauty of this site. Only God could make this scenery. The creek, Cabin ,Big Timber, wooded islands, rocky outcrops, natural swimming pool, easy walk to shore, makes this place a real gem. And to top it all off a truly great cabin for you to relax in with amazing construction and decor, along with top line quality amish made furniture, and custom built everything. Enjoy the easy walk to shoreline on custom made Rock/timber/stone stairway. Then enjoy a quiet evening on the natural flat Rock area on my adirondack chairs overlooking the waterfalls.
If you need to unwind, get refreshed, and get away from that somtimes hectic urban life that can be full of stress, this is the right place for you.
Cabin comes equipped with full kitchen with island and amazing rustic solid wood slabs finished to perfection for your counter tops. All top of the line faucets, and fixtures. For those cool and cold nights enjoy a romantic evening cozy and warm sitting by my glass front wood stove.
There are 2 bedrooms with the master on lower level with one cedar log queen bed. The upper Bedroom is spacious and has 2 cedar log queen beds. These bedrooms also have top of the line rustic dressers custom made.Then in the open loft area there is one single cedar log bed.
The living room /open dining room has amish made rustic oak table and stick built chairs, sofa and coffee table, and rocker.
The bathroom has a 48 inch shower unit, comfort height toilet, with an amazing 36 inch vanity with copper sink and custom made cabinets.
A new washer and Dryer unit has been installed for guest use.
The property sits on 3 acres of land with 360' of waterfront and has a driveway 250' long to the cabin from Chases Lake Road. Lots of Stateland nearby for hiking, cross county skiing, mountain biking. Also 3 miles away is the Famous Otter Creek Horse trail system that composes of 60 miles of Trails for horse riding and or hiking all on NYS Land and Forever Wild areas.
2.5 miles to parking trail head at Otter Creek State Forest with miles of hiking along Otter Creek. This is a 1206 acre tract with awesome trails that wind along scenic Otter Creek , with diversity of landscapes. Steep ridges, gentle rapids, great Brown Trout population.
3.0 miles to parking trail head for Independence River Wild Forest. This is a 76,000 acres of forever wild forest. Be bold and adventerios and hike where not many people go to Big Otter Lake which is headwaters of Otter Creek and enjoy a wilderness adventure. Big Otter Lake is also part of the Han -De -Ron -Dah wilderness. And i heard it is great fishing!
The Adirondacks:
The Adirondack Park covers some 6.1 million acres, a land area roughly the size of Vermont and greater than the National Parks of Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier and Great Smoky Mountains combined. The Adirondack Park is a publicly protected area encompassing much of the northeastern portion of Upstate New York. It is the largest state protected area in the contiguous United States, and the largest National Historic Landmark.
Payments for reservation deposit set up online through my on line pay pal secure account.
The "Adirondacks"
The Adirondack Park covers some 6.1 million acres, a land area roughly the size of Vermont and greater than the National Parks of Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier and Great Smoky Mountains combined. The Adirondack Park is a publicly protected area encompassing much of the northeastern portion of Upstate New York. It is the largest state protected area in the contiguous United States, and the largest National Historic Landmark.
Located near the Otter Creek Horse trail system ,includes 65 miles of horse trails located on Independence River and Otter Creek State Forest. Located within the Adirondack park.These trails on the state forest are also great hiking trails and cross country ski trails. Trails wind through wooded areas along Adirondack ponds, gently flowing waters like Otter, Little Otter, Beaver Meadow, Chase and Crooked Creeks, and the Independence River and Gleasmans Falls.The Otter Creek State Forest horse stables are 3.5 mies away, and close to many private horse back riding stables.
Things to do At Otter Creek Falls Cabin and other information.
Summer
Many hiking trails near the cabin to access 76,000 acres of Independence River Wild Forest ,or drive to many other trail heads close by. The most popular trail to hike nearby is Gleasmans Falls. The Trail head is about 7 miles away off Beachmill Road, then from parking area it is a 3 mile hike in to the Gleasmens falls. We also supply trail maps and information about the nearby trails at the Cabin. Hike where not many hike too, be a wilderness adventurer, be bold. The Cabin is 2.5 miles to parking trail head at Otter Creek State Forest with miles of hiking along Otter Creek. This is a 1206 acre tract with awesome trails that wind along scenic Otter Creek , with diversity of landscapes. Steep ridges, gentle rapids, great Brown Trout population.
3.0 miles to parking trail head for Independence River Wild Forest. This is a 76,000 acres of forever wild forest. Be bold and adventerios and hike where not many people go to Big Otter Lake which is headwaters of Otter Creek and enjoy a wilderness adventure. Big Otter Lake is also part of the Han -De -Ron -Dah wilderness. And i heard it is great fishing!
The Village of Lowville (Population about 6,000) is 8 miles away. It has some unique gifts and specialty shops and art shops. It also has 2 major Grocery stores a Wal Mart and a Tops. Just outside of Lowville is Millers Meat Market (actually you will pass by on your way to Lowville), has great custom cut meats and a great "Jerky Burger" great to cook on grill. Also visit Noltzs Country Store just north of Lowville on route 812.
For dining there are many Resturaunts in the area. I would recommend "Jebs" which is similair to an Apple Bees and is located on Shady Ave in the center of Lowville. Also the "Ridgeview" which is located just outside of Lowville on Route 12 . The Ridgeview is fairly new and has a modern rustic touch with timber frame construction, and cedar log chairs and tables. Also about 6 miles outside of Lowville on Route 12 is the " Tughill Vineyard. You can visit their wine tasting rooms and specialty shops. You can also tour the Vineyard outside on golf carts provided. Also usually live acoustic music Thursdays through Saturdays.
Visit the Croghan Maple Musuem 16 miles away and learn of the rich history of Maple Syrup production in Lewis County. Visit the Rail Road Musuem also in Croghan. Also in Croghan area visit the Mennonite Heritage Farm. Oh and also when your in Croghan do not forget to buy some fresh famous "Croghan Bologna" and stop by the "Croghan Candy Kitchen" and buy a great varity of homemade candies.
Go Horseback riding at Still Meadow Ranch, they have miles of new trails that wind through gently rollingmeadows and forests. Amazing views of the Adirondacks and the Black River Valley.
Visit and drive by the Tug Hill Wind farm just outside of Lowville and marvel at the many Windmills. There are designated Windmills you can drive too and park at base and take photos. You can also visit the Lewis County Historical society in Lowville. Also every Saturday visit and shop at the Farmers Market at the Lowville Fair Grounds Pavillion.
1000 Islands Region is 1.25 hours away, go on Uncle Sam Boat Tour commencing from the tourist village of Alexandria Bay. This tour is very scenic and can learn the history of the area ,also makes a stop at the famous Boldt Castle .
The tourist village of Old Forge is 40 minutes away. Visit Enchanted Forest and Water Safari, or visit the many specialty shops, or go on a diner cruise starting on First lake then going to Fourth Lake .
And of course if your really not into the tourist life, or crowded places you can always hang out at my beautiful cabin, sit on the porch and read, or invite a few friends over and start a campfire in our firepit and listen to the sound of the peacefull river.
Winter
Go downhill skiing at Snow Ridge Ski Resort in Turin about 15 minutes away. Also downkill ski at McCauley Mountain in Old Forge NY about 50 min away .
Go cross country Skiing , or snowshoeing ,from Cabin drive down to end of Sperryviile Road at snow plow turn around ,State parking lot ¼ mile from cabin. Then you can access miles of trails for skiing. There are also other places to access you can access trails nearby.
Go snowmobiling. You can rent snowmobiles from 4 different Places where you drive the snowmobiles directly from the shop that are right on the hunreds of miles of designated trails. The Snowmobiling in this area is a major recreation and people from all over the Northeast come here to take advantage of the high snowfall we have.
Snow Mobile Rentals