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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 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 
4th 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. 

Located in the quiet township of Bleecker, Mountain Lake is 
surrounded by deep woods on the southern edge of the six 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 water’s edge circles the lake, or hike a trail 
behind “Hiawatha” to another nearby lake. There are 7 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. Nearby Excursions include Saratoga 
Springs (Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Performing Arts Center with 
New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, headliners concerts), 
Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame, Farmers’ Museum, Glimmerglass 
Opera), Lake George (Lake George Opera, Great Escape Theme Park), 
Howe Caverns, Secret Caverns, Adirondack Animal Park, Blue Mountain 
Lake (Adirondack Museum), and the Great Sacandaga Lake, all within 
30 - 90 minutes. New York, Boston, Niagara Falls and Montreal are 
within four hours. 

“Hiawatha” accommodates a maximum of 8 guests at all times; there is 
parking for a maximum of 2 cars. Sorry, no pets and no 
smoking. “Hiawatha” has a NO SHOES policy: bring slippers or flip-
flops for indoor use.

Visit our website for an extensive photo album, guest book and 
regional tourism information.Email owner for link to website.

Waterfront, water access, scenic view, dock, rowboat, gas fireplace, 
outdoor grill,  equipped double kitchen, porch, deck, telephone, 
wireless dial-up, television, VCR, DVD player, satellite dish, 
stereo, CD player, beach, kayaks (additional fee), canoe (additional 
fee).

Attractions Description
Family Excursions 
Fun family excursions include Adirondack Animal Land, Eagle Mills 
cider mill with gemstone mining & “Dino Dig,” mining for 
Herkimer “Diamonds,” Great Escape and Magic Forest theme parks in 
Lake George, Howe Caverns and Secret Caverns, drive-in movies, 
bowling, roller skating & go-karts, miniature golf, and a trip to 
the Stinky Art Company in Northville. 
 
Spa Treatments
Enjoy a spa day at the mineral springs in Saratoga. We recommend 
great massage therapists in Amsterdam. 
 
Historical Sites & Museums 

The region abounds in museums and historical sites. Caroga Lake has 
its own history museum. Gloversville is home to the Fulton County 
Museum. Johnstown is the home of Sir William Johnson, head of Indian 
Affairs during the French and Indian War, and the first-wave 
feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Amsterdam has the Walter Elwood 
Museum of the Mohawk Valley. The National Shrine of the North 
American Martyrs in Auriesville and the Kateri Tekakwitha birthplace 
in Fonda are historic and religious pilgrimage sites. Native 
American museums include the Noteworthy Indian Museum in Amsterdam 
and the Iroquois Indian Museum near Howe Caverns. The Erie Canal is 
just south of us along the Mohawk River. Covered bridges in the 
Adirondacks include three in our area. 

The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake is widely acknowledged 
as best of class; it has recently been joined by the new Wild Center 
Adirondack natural history museum in Tupper Lake. Saratoga has a 
children’s museum. Cooperstown has the fascinating Farmers’ Museum & 
not-to-be-missed Baseball Hall of Fame; the Northeast Classic Car 
Museum is nearby in Norwich. Schenectady offers a walking tour of 
the Stockade, one of the oldest and best preserved neighborhoods in 
the United States, dating from 16th century Dutch colonial 
settlement. America’s first Shaker settlement is in Albany. The 
Schenectady Museum & Planetarium specializes in science & 
technology. 

Music & Theater 

Sherman’s, a 1920’s vintage former amusement park with a charming 
carousel and Ferris wheel, hosts live music most summer weekends. 
Harry’s Place, a 3 minute walk from “Sunset” on Pleasant Lake, 
offers acoustic music (as well as delicious food and drink) on 
weekends year-round. Summer band-shell concerts are held in 
Johnstown and Sharon Springs. Saratoga Springs’ Performing Arts 
Center (SPAC) hosts the New York City Ballet in July, the 
Philadelphia Orchestra in August, headliner concerts and a jazz 
festival. Cafe Lena in Saratoga Springs is a famous acoustical music 
venue. Saratoga and Cooperstown host renowned summer opera seasons. 
The Pepsi Arena in Albany has headliner concerts. 

Johnstown and Gloversville have community theaters. There’s a comedy 
club in Gloversville. In Schenectady, Proctor’s Theater’s year-round 
programming includes national touring companies of Broadway hits. In 
Albany, the Egg hosts a variety of performing arts events. 

Antiques & Art

Antiquing is popular, with several shops in the area and antiques 
malls in nearby Dolgeville and Little Falls. Gloversville has 
Saturday night auctions. Eagle Mills hosts a crafts fair in 
September. Many communities, including Caroga Lake, hold annual town-
wide garage sales. 

The state capital at Albany is home to the New York State Museum 
(natural & cultural history exhibits) as well as great art 
collections by the Hudson River School of landscapes and the New 
York School of modern art. Regional fine art collections worth 
visiting include American folk art, Hudson River School and Native 
American collections at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, 
American and European Masters at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls 
and the Munson-Williams-Proctor Museum in Utica, and 21 Winslow 
Homer paintings at the Canajoharie Library and Art Gallery.  
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July & August: $1,700 per week. 
May, June, September, October: $1,300 per week or $275 per night 
with a 2 night minimum.
This is a weekly rental: from 6:00 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Friday - 
throughout the Summer season.
See “Last Minute Specials” or inquire for special fall foliage or 
spring season “getaway” rates. 
Kayak & Canoe Rentals: $25/each per day, $100/each per week. 
$250/per week for 2 kayaks & 1 canoe. 

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