Perched on a hill-top, Overlook Lean-to is the perfect retreat for stargazing. This private lean-to is nestled on 50 acres, complete with hiking trails and mountain biking paths. Enjoy campfire roasts or quiet fire gazing in front of the lean-to and explore nearby attractions like the Paul Smith’s Visitors Interpretive Center.
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About this property
Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres
Have an amazing view of the stars when you stay with us at our hill-top lean-to. Located on 50 acres, this private lean-to is the perfect place to sleep under the moon-light. The lean-to comes furnished with plenty of chairs, tables, and a futon bed with a bug net. You will need to bring your sleeping bags. No tent needed but you will want the rest of your camping gear. We’d love to help you plan your activities for your trip! Our property includes hiking trails!
Rural, but centrally located, Overlook Lean-to is seven miles north of Paul Smiths College on Rt. 30. You’ll be in one of the most varied wilderness areas of the park.
The Paul Smith’s Visitors Interpretive Center is five miles away with wonderful hiking trails and educational programs for the whole family.
You’ll be 25 minutes to Saranac Lake or Malone; 35 minutes to Lake Placid and its Olympic venues; 50 minutes to Whiteface Mountain. The Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks (the Wild Center) is 40 minutes away in Tupper Lake.
Overlook Lean-to is a 3 sided shelter with an open sleep/hang out space. There is an outhouse nearby which comes stocked with toilet paper.
There is a nice campfire spot just in front of the lean-to for marshmallow roasts or quiet fire gazing. A reasonable amount of campfire wood is available for your use.
We provide a sheltered table you can cook and serve food on. We provide potable water in a jug for your use. There is also a gas stove that you can use!
There are nearby trails which are excellent for mountain biking with both back country roads and single-track. Designated horseback riding trail heads are less than a mile away. A “Wild and Scenic Study River,” the Osgood, flows nearby with put-in and take-outs within a couple of miles of our driveway. Drop-off and pick-up arrangements can be made. This is a “must paddle” for those interested in wildlife and scenery. Many have spotted the bald eagle who has a nest at the river’s edge. We are surrounded by many great fishing spots.
You'll have 50 acres to explore, including purpose-built mountain biking trails!
We provide well water in jugs but if you run out there is a cold water spigot a 3 minute walk away.
There’sYour hosts will be available 24/7 if you need anything. We live on site. There’s an outdoor sunshower for your use. While you don't need a tent, there are spots to pitch one if you so choose. The lean-to comes furnished with plenty of chairs, tables, and a futon bed with a bug net. You will need to bring your sleeping bags and groups of three or larger will want sleeping pads. We do provide a small campstove for your use with all your pots, pans, plates, and utensils. There is a cooler at the site for your food. There is a lovely picnic table under a tarp next to the lean-to. There are tons of walking trails and neat places to explore on the property and in the local area. Plus, we'll help you plan your activities for your trip!
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Sofa bed
Bathroom
0.5 bathroom
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Our check-in window is from 4-7pm. If you plan to arrive later than 7, you need to make sure that’s OK on our end at the time of booking.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
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 required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Paul Smiths, this campsite is in a rural area. Adirondack Artists Guild and The Waterhole are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Adirondack Carousel and Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Paul Smiths travel guide
Is Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Your private hill-top furnished glamping site on 50 private Adirondack acres located?
Situated in a rural location, this campsite is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Chain Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center and Joan Weill Adirondack Library. Paul Smiths College and The Great Lawn are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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We had an amazing time exploring the property and the vicinity.
Will left everything pristine and in perfect order for our group. Also he gave us great tips about the area and provided us with all that we needed.
The howl of coyotes could be heard in the evenings, but they never came close.
Fantastic experience.
This property was beautiful and extremely well maintained. The hosts were kind and helpful. Probably my favorite vacation rental i have ever stay at. Highly recommend
The lean to and surrounding property looked fantastic on the listing, but it was even better than we anticipated. This place had everything we needed to make our stay fun and enjoyable. We stayed for five days and it went by too fast. We hope to come back again.
My husband and I booked this spot as a vacation for our birthdays and anniversary and we were not disappointed. The property was beautiful, the lean-to was equipped with everything we could have needed and more, and Bob and Sheila were the most hospitable hosts! Highly recommend checking out this property and all of their cool accommodations!
Our family of 4 stayed in the lean-to for a quick weekend getaway. It was just what we were looking for! Bob and Sheila were super responsive and having them on-site was great. Sheila helped us plan our hikes for the weekend and is super knowledgeable about the area. The site was wonderful! The lean-to was huge and really felt like home. They thought of everything. Can't wait to go back.