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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 4 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 CDs and videos. Wireless internet service is provided for your laptop.

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.

Located in the quiet township of Bleecker, Mountain Lake is surrounded by deep woods on the southern edge of the 6 million acre Adirondack Park, just half an hour from the New York State Thruway. A selection of guidebooks and maps highlights the abundance of well-marked trails in the area for hiking and mountain biking. A footpath at the waters edge circles the lake, or hike a trail behind Hiawatha to another nearby lake.

There are 17 golf courses to choose from in the county. Antiquing is popular, with several small shops in the area and large antiques malls in nearby Dolgeville and Little Falls.Dinner and drinks can be had minutes away at a local roadhouse. All services are within 10-15 minutes in the historic cities of Gloversville and Johnstown.

Please also note that we provide bedding, blankets and pillows. You provide your own sheets & towels.