Riverside Cabin & Nature Trails

Entire cabin in Potsdam, New York

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Sandra Ruth
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

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Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Enjoy our 160 acres in a private natural setting. Owls, trout, heron, osprey, mergansers and the occasional loon will add to your stay. There are over 4 miles of private trails for hiking along the river and in the woods. Kayaks & fishing poles provided.
Enjoy a romantic riverside fire-pit, professional massage table & new Finnish wood fired sauna. We sanitize everything 110% before your arrival and offer self check in.
We celebrate diversity and welcome people from all communities.

The space
Our property was fully renovated in spring and
summer 2018. It is very clean and supplied with electric power from a new solar and battery storage system with automatic generator back up. The cabin’s running water comes from an artesian well located behind the camp. Hot water for bathing and washing is supplied by an energy efficient on demand hot water heater. Refrigeration and heat are supplied by modern propane appliances. Cooking is on a replica vintage propane stove with a griddle. The interior is decorated with a flair for Adirondack style and all the comforts of home. There is a bathroom,
kitchen, dining and living room, large deck open to the forest and a riverside screened in porch. The deck offers ample seating and there is a charcoal grill near the firepit. The living room has a very comfortable futon couch which sleeps two people. The screened riverside porch is just a few feet from the meandering river and is equipped with a cedar love seat that can easily be transformed into a very comfortable double bed for those who would enjoy sleeping on a private screened porch close to nature. There is also a loft with a double brass bed with a new comfy mattress that sleeps two. You will be able to access Wi-Fi via star link at the cabin.

***Please note that the stairs to the loft are steep and not for young children or those with mobility problems!***
Please request a safety gate if traveling with toddlers.

Setting:
The cabin is located in the northwest part of the Adirondack Park. We are on the St. Lawrence County recreational trail system down a 1/2 mile long private woods road passable by car.

Enjoy our 160 acre parcel in a perfectly private setting with many interesting birds, trees, mosses, ferns, mushrooms and river creatures like beaver, trout and otter. There is over 4 miles of private trails for hiking, skiing, or snow-shoeing along the river and with loops into the woods. We also offer you a lovely firepit near the cabin stocked with firewood and surrounded by comfortable Adirondack gliding chairs. There
Is also a charcoal grill with all grilling supplies you will need. With Potsdam only 15 miles away you have the best of both the civilized and the natural world when staying at our cabin.

We look forward to hosting guests who will enjoy the natural solitude, privacy and esthetic comforts of the cabin, river and beautiful forest trails on our tranquil 160 acre property.

Guest access
You will have access to over 4 miles of trails on the property and our river tram to access our private island and amazing swim spot on a bend in the river. Partial list of the many activities you can enjoy during your stay with us:
- hiking
- mountain biking
- cycling
- kayaking
- canoeing
- birding
- swimming in our wild flowing pristine river
- star gazing
- snowshoeing
- cross-country skiing
- leaf peeping
- campfires around the fire-pit
- New wood fired Finnish Steam Sauna completed in October 2019

Other things to note
Pets:
Though we are avid pet lovers we have chosen to not allow pets unless there are special or unavoidable circumstances. Please discuss with host and be prepared to pay a higher cleaning fee of 50$ per stay.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

River view
Shared beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 69 Mbps
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 257 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Potsdam, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Beautiful undiscovered Sylvan Falls is a twin waterfalls just a mile away.
If you love our living rooms hand made wool braided rug book a tour with Helen Condon’s Adirondack Rug Braiding Studio just a few miles away. It’s amazing!
Other local favorites are The Birchbark Book Store... over 50,000 used books and Adirondack Fragrance Farm Factory Outlet Store. Tour your host Sandy’s body care and natural Adirondack Perfume and Cologne production facility and outlet store.

Meet your hosts

Born in the 50s
Where I went to school: SUNY Potsdam
I began my career as an Adirondack Wilderness guide in the 1990’s and worked for private individuals as well as the SUNY Potsdam Wilderness Workshop. As a compliment to my guide services I developed a body care and natural Adirondack perfumes manufacturing family business which I recently sold to my son & his wife Yen. I now enjoy my retirement hosting guests in several lovely short term rentals at my farm & a luxury apartment in Canton.
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum

Safety & property

Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy