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Five bedrooms, four baths, a wood stove, and room for up to 12 guests. Eight minutes from Gore Mountain — ideal for skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, and white-water rafting.
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A classic Circa-1850 mountain home in the heart of Adirondack Park. Four seasons of adventure await — just 8 minutes from Gore Mountain.
Check current availability for The Alpine Homestead™, a historic Adirondack group getaway near Gore Mountain with room for up to 12 guests.
Cozy, group-friendly lodging for families, couples, and adventure travelers — wood stove, chef services, and room to park trailers and motorcycles.
Five bedrooms, four baths, a wood stove, and room for up to 12 guests. Eight minutes from Gore Mountain — ideal for skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, and white-water rafting.
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A landmark Circa-1850 Adirondack mountain home, steeped in history. It has welcomed guests and families for generations — authentic mountain living in a home that tells the story of the region.
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Housekeeping, concierge, private chef experiences, yoga, and guided outdoor adventures. Our goal is to make your vacation as stress-free and memorable as possible.
See our FAQ →Fire pit evenings, lakeside mornings at Minerva Lake, and game-filled afternoons with the whole group.
Two steps, one unforgettable trip — book the house, then pick your adventures from our local partners.
New York's biggest ski mountain is a 10-minute drive — ski all day, warm up by the wood stove all night.
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Spring melt turns the Hudson River Gorge into world-class whitewater — June is the sweet spot.
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A quiet, swimmable Adirondack lake with a sandy beach — the kind of morning guests come back for.
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Skip the cooking. Chef Eric Hudson brings a locally sourced, restaurant-quality meal to the Homestead table.
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Private and group yoga sessions — on the wraparound porch, by the lake, or in the great room.
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Go with a local who knows the trails, the water, and the stories behind them.
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Guided trail rides through Adirondack woods and meadows — an easy, memorable outing for all ages.
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Pedal-powered rail bikes glide along historic tracks beside the Hudson — one of the area's most unique outings.
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Twist and glide down the hillside on a gravity coaster — a thrill that runs in summer and winter alike.
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Soar through the treetops on ziplines and aerial ropes courses — the area's best dose of adrenaline.
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Hundreds of miles of groomed trails wind through the park — room at the house to park the sleds.
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Skip the airline ski-bag fees — pick up dialed-in gear minutes from the Homestead and the mountain.
Book Your Stay & Play →A wood stove, a star-filled sky, and a historic home with all the quiet you've been missing.
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A 1.6-acre property that sleeps 12 — the perfect home base for a micro-wedding or celebration.
Book Your Stay & Play →Trade the subway for the gondola — a long-weekend reset that's an easy drive from the city.
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Twisty mountain roads, lake views, and a house with room to park the whole pack.
Book Your Stay & Play →Foosball, board games, a playhouse and swing set, plus a fire pit — the house IS the activity.
Book Your Stay & Play →From cozy pubs to lakeside tables — our shortlist of local spots worth the drive.
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Book Your Stay →"Lovely home. Plenty of beds and baths for two families. Host was very responsive and helpful."
"Host was phenomenal, place was great. Unique, big, and great for Gore."
"Quaint and quirky old inn with plenty of space for multiple families. The kitchen came well equipped. If you appreciate farmhouse charm it's great."
"Such a lovely old home — comfortable and spacious. Beds are plush, lots of games and a Foosball table. Host left a bottle of wine for our wedding weekend."
"The house is big with 4 full bathrooms and a spacious kitchen. The fire pit outside was a great activity at night!"
"Loved our stay! A beautiful winter wonderland when we were there. Would definitely come back!"
"We had a wonderful stay. The wood-burning stove was cozy and kept the house warm. Host was very communicative."
"Great antique home with a lot of space. I will be back again on my next vacation."
"Great stay and host was very helpful!"
"An old farmhouse, very pretty with awesome antiques. Good location for skiing at Gore Mountain. Our highlight was the Foosball table with our adult kids — and having 4 bathrooms, a large kitchen and living room was a comfortable blessing."
Fireside tales of the Adirondacks — the history, the characters, and the hidden adventures around Olmstedville, Minerva Lake, and Gore Mountain.
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