DESCRIPTION
Built circa 1890 as a private lodge, “Hiawatha” is one of the oldest camps on Mountain Lake, a small, quiet lake in the Southern Adirondacks. Situated 25 feet above the water on a sunny slope, “Hiawatha” is graced with Gorgeous Sunset Views Of The Lake from its four bedrooms and from the living room and porch spanning its lakefront facade. A flight of steps leads from the deep, furnished porch of the traditional brown-shingled cottage to a 42-foot long stone-walled waterfront with a shallow, hard bottom, ideal for swimming.

“Hiawatha” has been lovingly maintained and recently renovated as a traditional Three-Season Cottage charmingly decorated with comfortable camp furnishings. Vintage accessories and original art distinguish this pleasant, versatile living space.

The bright, Lake-View Living Room has freshly whitewashed cedar shingle walls and high, exposed-beam ceilings. New and antique classic cottage furniture, upholstered and painted in subtle leaf-greens and aquas, includes a queen sleeper-sofa, love seat, comfortable reading chairs and cushioned wicker. Neutral, textural carpeting warms the room. The original riverstone mantel is fitted with an ivory enameled Gas Fireplace, extending the vacation season into spring and fall. A dining table sits beneath a wide lakefront window; a folding games table & chairs can be set up for playing one of the classic board games. An entertainment armoire contains standard-service satellite TV with VCR and DVD, a stereo and a selection of CD’s and videos. Wireless Dial-Up Internet Service is provided for your laptop.

The large Kitchen is wonderful for a big family or two families vacationing together – it has two stoves (one gas, one electric), two refrigerators and a double sink! Delicious local spring water for drinking is provided in a water cooler. A breakfast center is stocked with microwave, coffee maker, espresso machine, toaster and electric teapot. Other small appliances include a blender, popcorn popper, toaster oven, electric mixer and crockpot. Iron skillets, stainless pots and sharp knives make cooking a pleasure. Vintage and contemporary tableware including Jadeite and two full sets of dishes, one in cream and green and the other in a wild yellow rose pattern, set a charming table. A CD stereo/radio provides music. A stainless Gas Grill with stovetop burner is located just outside the kitchen door, with a lake view. 

The full Bathroom, also on the first floor, includes a vanity sink and a tub with shower. A hairdryer, iron and ironing board are provided.

The four upstairs bedrooms are furnished with vintage metal beds and antique dressers. The Three Lake-View Bedrooms Have Queen Beds. The 4^th Bedroom, With A Full Bed And Two Built-In Bunks for small children, has a high window offering privacy with a partial water view. The queen sleeper-sofa in the living room provides an additional bed. Deluxe bedding for “Hiawatha” includes down comforters, feather pillows, fleece blankets, and charming vintage bedspreads. You provide sheets, pillowcases and towels.

With a generous dock on a beautiful stone-terraced Waterfront, “Hiawatha” is a comfortable and well-furnished base for water sports and outdoor activities. Life here centers on the water, with much of the activity taking place on the house’s ample Porch And Dock, furnished with all-season wicker and teak, including a dining table, Adirondack chairs and steamer chaises. Lattice on a side wall of the porch and hemlock hedges provide privacy. A gas patio heater extends the pleasant evenings. Please note that no outdoor fires of any kind are allowed due to fire hazard.

Mountain Lake offers 100 acres of excellent Swimming, Small Boating And Fishing. Stairs lead into the water for easy access; there is a diving board at the end of the dock.  An aluminum rowboat is moored to the dock for your use. While “Hiawatha” cannot accommodate a motorboat or jet ski, you’re welcome to bring kayaks or canoes, or rent ours by the day or week.