Title: #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=41976809&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront ## Photo gallery for #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront ![Property grounds - #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront (Chestertown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41980000/41976900/41976809/251e4df7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront (Chestertown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41980000/41976900/41976809/694c13f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront (Chestertown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41980000/41976900/41976809/bae61b35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront (Chestertown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41980000/41976900/41976809/51704e23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront (Chestertown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41980000/41976900/41976809/4dfed12c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Chester, a cozy 2-bedroom cottage nestled on the shores of Loon Lake. Enjoy lake views from the screened porch, relax by the campfire pit or take a dip in the swim area with floating dock and sandy beach. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Beach view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront This is a weekly rental (Saturday to Saturday, 7 nights) during the summer season (June 15-Sept 1). Shorter length stays available on the shoulders and off-season (2 night min). Cottages available May 1 till Oct 31\. Lodge available all year. Linens, towels and paper goods NOT provided. Garbage to be taken to onsite dumpster. Recycling must be taken to local landfill. The Chester is a 2 bedroom cottage (2 queen, pull out twin, day bed on porch) and will accommodate 5 people, with 2 small bathrooms – 1 off of each bedroom (with stall showers). Includes a small kitchen, dining and living area. The screened porch and lake views are the perfect way to relax an afternoon away! We offer plenty of private parking for vehicles, boats and their trailers, cable television, wifi, campfire pit, and charcoal grill. Swim area with floating dock, 25'long deep water boat dock, and sandy beach are available for no additional charge between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Enjoy fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking on beautiful Loon Lake or the many other Adirondack Lakes nearby. Visit Lake George's famous attractions just a short 25 minute drive away. Spend time at neighboring fun spots including Frontier Town, Schroon Lake, Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, Scenic Gore Mountain -- gondola rides, and Ausable Chasm! Horseback riding and golfing are also available nearby! All well behaved pets are welcome at Birchwood! Small pet fee is extra. We do ask that they remain leashed at all times while on our property. Please pick up after your pets indoors and outdoors. We prefer that they remain downstairs if staying in the Lodge and off the beds/furniture in all units (as to help keep allergens to a minimum). Due to NYS Department of Health regulations, dogs are not allowed at the beach, in the designated swim area. We do however, have plenty of lakefront shoreline for dogs to enjoy, docks to jump from and some shallow exit areas as well. If you are using Birchwood as a base for a day trip, we ask that you take your pet with you. If that's not possible, we'd be more than happy to recommend a local "pet day care". Leaving your pet behind without supervision is not permitted. We don't want them to be frightened or rowdy while you're away -- after all they should enjoy vacation as well. Additional cottages available on property for the extended family that wants their own space at additional cost. Rec Room is open to all Birchwood guests. You must provide email address for forwarding of lock box access code, beach waiver, etc. Off VRBO communication is automated and limited. Every reservation requires acknowledgement of receiving and reviewing the Property Rules and Terms of Service. Lodge - https://www.vrbo.com/4847591ha Cottage #2 - https://www.vrbo.com/7656305ha Cottage #3 - https://www.vrbo.com/9160685ha Cottage #4 - https://www.vrbo.com/9343827ha Cottage #5 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320785ha Cottage #6 - https://www.vrbo.com/7320187ha Cottage #7 - https://www.vrbo.com/7256241ha ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Day bed - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Dock - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Outside only ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - 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All must sign beach liability waiver. Warren County NY Occupancy tax of 4% required for stays less than 30 days. Signed contract with property management required for complete reservation. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Tell us about you furry friend ahead of time. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: under 18 must be supervised @ beach and rec room ### Events Events allowed Great for family events. Please ask for details. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside only ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Parties and events are allowed on site Note from host: Great for family events. Please ask for details. Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Chestertown, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Gore Mountain Ski Resort and Hudson Glades are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pharaoh Lake Wilderness and Loon Lake. Revolution Rail Co. and North Creek Depot Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating. [Visit our Chestertown travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chestertown.dx89045) [View more Cottages in Chestertown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chestertown-Cottages.d89045-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.68687%2C-73.85847&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7K72KUknlMP--ndLZGcYobDWMAE=) Chestertown, NY ### What's nearby - ![Loon Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196050/b1196dfe-0b1b-43de-9b4b-94dcffab0606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Loon Lake 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Nothing Like a day on the slopes #OrbitzTravel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/139117/b61ac65b-e00b-4868-91d4-16151904e516.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gore Mountain Ski Resort 18 min drive \- 16.8 miles - ![August 20 2024, Sunny afternoon summer aerial image of the area surrounding Lake George, NY, USA ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/642804417676009472/073d10ea-1e39-4d3c-9631-f0a87f32a9e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake George 22 min drive \- 20.6 miles - Friends Lake 7 min drive \- 6.9 miles - Six Flags Great Escape 31 min drive \- 37.2 miles ### Getting around - Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - Stewart's Shops 8 min drive - Stewart's Shops 15 min drive - Main Street Ice Cream Parlor 7 min drive - Black Bear Restaurant 5 min drive - Friends Lake Inn 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront? ### What time is check-in at #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront? ### What time is check-out at #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront? ### Where is #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## #3 Chester @ Birchwood Cottages at Loon Lake. Family Friendly Waterfront Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison O. 29 Jun 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Our family enjoyed ourselves thank you. Love the lake!! ##### Allison O. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin P. 24 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Was great! We can’t wait to stay again! Affordable price and we could bring our dogs, thank you! Really enjoyed the beach too! ##### Erin P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael M. 1 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ADK MDW This property was just what we needed, close to my family that lives in Riparius. Everything you need for the night or a week, and in a beautiful location :) Would definitely bring my family back ##### Rachael M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### ann c. 29 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique & cute Had trouble unlocking door because I was not familiar with key fob. Easy after that. Beds were very comfortable, even the sleeper sofa was. The coffee pot didn't work, but I didn't bother to notify Patrick as I was the only person that wanted hot coffee. Nice tight screened in porch, no bugs. Will be visiting that area again. ##### ann c. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Prisca B. 21 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Things you should know For people who are ok with disconnecting and bringing everything to the rental, this is perfect for you. Otherwise, you might want to reconsider. Pros: 1) The lake is across the street. Very beautiful. 2) Kitchen is well-stocked with expected appliances and utensils. MIcrowave and oven worked. I didn't use the stove. 3) Property manager responded quickly to messages and referred me to the caretaker for questions. 4) I felt safe. 5) All lights and hot water worked. Cons: 1) Property is very dark at night. There are no outside lights near the cottage so I used a flashlight to find it. 2) To me, if a property has such a strict cancellation policy, I need all details to make a decision prior to booking. When staying here, you have to bring your own sheets, pillowcases, towels, toilet tissue, paper towel, dish soap, hand soap. I HATE that you don't know what until after you book. I booked within the 30 days so I couldn't cancel if I wanted to. 3) The wi-fi is pretty much nonexistent. So much so that it shouldn't be labeled as a feature. They should market it as off the grid. Phone signal can be spotty but I had great service in the bedroom closest to the kitchen area. I have T-Mobile but when roaming, AT&T would pop up. So I think if you have AT&T, even better. 4) The property could be better maintained. All the flags hanging outside were pitiful in appearance and part of a window frame was peeling off in the kitchen. 5) The TV didn't work. Said no signal. I didn't care that much but you might. 6) No central temperature control. They provided 2 radiators for heat. So when we checked in, the cottage was freezing! 7) They have you take the trash to the local dump after your stay. Stay was ok but not a good fit for me and my family. I want to be informed of things that make a stay unique, like bringing your own sheets. If you're used to these things, however, you'll have a great stay. ##### Prisca B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### sara s. 14 Sept 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Better off paying a little extra somewhere else A bit run down and could just some renovations. We've stayed at many cottages and this one just feels moist and gross. Door handles and floors are gross. Microwave was brand new. Both showers are extremely tight. You basically have to stand in one position while using it. It got pretty cold at night and they only supplied one heater (we had two bedrooms-pretty awkward to keep the bedroom doors open to share the heater). We only had hot water on the first night. The next two nights one 1 of us was lucky to get hot water. The remaining 4 of us had freezing cold showers. The TV didn't work and we had to text/call for the Wifi PW (which barely worked). One of the beds had a huge pee stain on it. They definitely didn't change the sheets. Luckily, we brought our own but that was pretty gross. We were charged a cleaning fee which i feel is a complete rip off because there were notices left stating we had to mop/sweep/vacuum before leaving. Also, we were responsible for dumping our trash at the town dump. It isn't far (10 mins away) but you have to pay and we ended up waiting on line for about 20 mins. Why charge us a cleaning fee if we had to do it ourselves? The most annoying thing was we weren't allowed to use the boats/kayaks. And the rec room was closed. We totally understand it's due to the pandemic but we should've been given a heads up! Why isn't the description updated? We wouldn't have chose this place if we knew. That's just wrong. Lastly, on our third night, we sat on the front deck chatting and had to go inside because someone starting pointing a spot light on us from the mainhouse. So rude. ##### sara s. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ---