Title: Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=60751262&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill ## Photo gallery for Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill ![3 bedrooms - Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill (Minerva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60760000/60751300/60751262/a4577c4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill (Minerva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60760000/60751300/60751262/90-9cc51284.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill (Minerva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60760000/60751300/60751262/dbea23d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill (Minerva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60760000/60751300/60751262/2410f483.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill (Minerva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60760000/60751300/60751262/90-edd87986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the Adirondacks, this charming 3 bedroom house offers a tranquil escape from everyday life. Unwind with a drink on the screened-in porch, around the fire pit, or in the cozy living room where you can gaze at stars using a telescope. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom house on a hill built in 1897\. Just 20 minutes from Gore mountain, 1 mile from lake access, and close to some of the best hiking around. Escape all that is busy and loud in your every day life for the exact opposite. End your day in the Adirondacks with a drink or cup of tea on the screened in porch, around the fire pit, or in the cozy living room... maybe even using the telescope to see the stars. Large driveway fits multiple cars. TV with HDMI plugs and DVD player (bring your own device to plug in and enjoy). Cozy cottage feel ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Porch/lanai - Telescope ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Hiking 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19320000/19318000/19317908/7332418d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RESTORED HISTORIC ADIRONDACK BIRD CAMP NEAR GORE MT WITH LOVELY MOUNTAIN VIEWS North River - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 66 reviews £198 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=19317908&PinnedHotelID=19317908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48610000/48605000/48604936/ad48000a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Camp Lillian Gorgeous New Cabin with Mountain Views North River - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 79 reviews £180 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=48604936&PinnedHotelID=48604936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94970000/94964400/94964365/4da9b15a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Community Perks: Retreat w/ Thirteenth Lake Access North River - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=94964365&PinnedHotelID=94964365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62970000/62970000/62969907/ae0170a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Handcrafted mountain cabin with gorgeous views North River - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 49 reviews £185 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=62969907&PinnedHotelID=62969907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119690000/119686100/119686011/7f469bea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hike, Raft, Ski & More: Cozy Cabin in Johnsburg! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### Property is also known as Briar Patch- the Perfect House on a Hill Olmstedville Briar Patch- the Perfect House on a Hill Private vacation home ## About the area Minerva is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Minerva Lake and Hudson River, while Tannery Pond Community Center and North Creek Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Revolution Rail Co. and Blue Line Outdoor Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. [Visit our Minerva travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minerva.dx3000449096) [View more Holiday homes in Minerva](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minerva-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000449096-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.84398,-74.01497&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DcsjGp%60wbM%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBSBUBUDQBUDSDUBSDSDQFSDSFSDSFQFQFSFSFQFQHQHOFSHOHOHQHOHOHOJQHMJOHMLMHOJMJMLKJMJKJMLKJKLKLIJKLKLGLKLGLILGNILGLGLGNELGNELENELENCNELCNCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLHLFLHLFLJLHLHLJJHLJLJJJLLJJJLJJJLJLJNJLJLHNJNHNHNHNJNHPHNFNHRFNHPFPFPFRHRDPFPFRDRFRDRDPDRDRBTDRDTBPBTBTBRBRBTBT%40R%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FRATATATATARATATCTCRCTCRCRCTCRETERCRERERERERGRERGRGPEPIRGPGPGRIPGNIPGPININKPININILKPILKLKNKNKJKLKLKJKLMJKJMJMLKHMHMJMHMHMHMFMHMHODMHMFMDOFMDODMDODOBMBODOBOBM%40OBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOCOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMGOEMGMIMEOIMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMIMMKKMKKKKMKKMMKMKKIOMOIMKMIOKOIOIOIQIOIOIQGQIOIQGSGQGQGSGQGQESGSESGSESESCSESESCUESCUCSCSCUCSAUAUCUASAUAUAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lZRArnUHEoov_KCiVcsDHp32uxg=) Minerva, NY ### What's nearby - ![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 23 min drive \- 18.2 miles - Minerva Lake 9 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Revolution Rail Co. 18 min drive \- 14.2 miles - North Creek Ski Bowl Town Park 20 min drive \- 15.3 miles - Schroon Lake 21 min drive \- 18.5 miles ### Getting around - Lake Placid, NY (LKP) 83 min drive ### Restaurants - Sporty's Iron Duke Saloon 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill ? ### What time is check-out at Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill ? ### Where is Briar Patch- the perfect house on a hill located? ## Have a question? 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