Enjoy the sunshine and views with a dip in the lake from a private swimming dock on picturesque Fern Lake The space Visit the Adirondacks and stay at the lovely Moons and Loons Cabin on Fern Lake for a memorable vacation. This cozy, immaculate and newly built cabin has an inviting open floor plan with in-floor radiant heat, a full kitchen, dining and the living room with queen size sleeper sofa.  The TV has  cable as well as Amazon Prime and there are a selection of board games. There are 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and visitors are welcomed to the front door with lush lawns and beautiful landscaping. A sweeping back lawn leads to a lakeside dock with a ladder for lake swimming, mooring a boat or the beach and lounge chairs offer a perfect spot to enjoy the sunshine! There are 2 kayaks, 1 fishing kayak, 1 canoe and 3 paddleboards available for guest use or you may choose to bring your own boat to moor at the end of the dock, which can be accessed from the public boat launch across the lake. Step out onto the back patio complete with seating and dining area to dine outdoors while taking in gorgeous lake and mountain views displayed in front of you and then relax at the firepit surrounded by 10 chairs to do some stargazing at the end of your days. This Adirondack waterfront vacation rental sits in a quiet area amid several natural attractions and outdoor sporting opportunities in every direction.  Visit the malls of Plattsburgh, Whiteface Mountain Ski Center for a day on the slopes or the Olympic Village of Lake Placid with several venues, that are all located within a short driving distance away. Enjoy spending time on the lake or venture out to explore your surroundings and return to relax lakeside and toast some smores around the firepit. Bedroom 1 - Queen bed, log bed frame, lamps, dresser, standing fan, ceiling fan Bedroom 2 - Queen bed, dresser Bedroom 3 - 2 Twins, TV, ceiling fan, standing fan, dresser Bathroom 1 - Half Bath Bathroom 2 - Full Bath with shower What Awaits You: Ausable Chasm offers visitors unmatched Adirondack splendor and natural beauty at its best! Take a breathtaking boat tour, hike, float in a tube or mountain bike through one of the oldest natural attractions in the Adirondacks! Whatever you choose to do you are sure to leave with an abundance of amazing memories! 18.3 Miles Away Jay Village Green presents a great spot to relax in this lovely park where there is a bandstand for free summer concerts, water fountain, benches and a picnic area or visit the nearby Jay Covered Bridge, Douglas Memorial Park and the Children’s park/playground. 11.0 Miles Away Jay Covered Bridge is a historic 160’ long covered bridge built in 1857 and restored in 2006 that crosses over the Ausable River and is notably the last historic bridge in the Adirondacks. 11.6 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Douglas Memorial Park is at the southern end of the Jay Covered Bridge with a children’s park and playground just a short distance away. 11.6 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Jay Falls offers gorgeous scenic views. Dip your toes in these refreshing falls just upstream from the Jay Covered Bridge 11.6 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Jay Mountain is part of Jay Mountain Wilderness Area with a designated trail most people visit to go hiking or hunting/trapping. 16.7 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown features several exhibits including renowned Artist/Designer/Builder/Toymaker Arto Monaco and his former Jay Landmark of the Land of Make Believe, historic and contemporary Essex County Artists, hiking in the High Peaks and much more! 32.9 Miles Away​​​​​​​ North Pole Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington invites visitors to a theme park that is set up as a Santa’s Storybook Village and geared towards children and the young at heart. Lots for families to see and do in this wondrous setting! 11.6 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington beckons visitors to glide down over 3 peaks with 25 miles of trails available for varied experience levels for skiing and snowboarding in the winter along with summer gondola rides, disc golf, nature hiking and Oktoberfest festivals in the fall. 13.5 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation in Wilmington is comprised of 50 acres of a “Wild Kingdom” that includes a 1 mile guided interpretive trail and features several species of rescued wildlife. 10.5 Miles Away High Falls Gorge in Wilmington is a 22 Acre nature park with bridges walkways and groomed trails that showcase 4 separate waterfalls and breathtaking views of Adirondack splendor! 14.4 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Putt N Play Mini Golf in Wilmington awaits challengers with an 18 hole miniature golf course that offers seasonal fun for all ages! 10.3 Miles Away Lake Placid Main Street with shopping galore, varied dining options, breweries, theater, Mids park with year round events, Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks, skating and public beach with playground, tennis courts and toboggan run 23.0 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Mirror Lake in Lake Placid is the center of the Lake Placid community with year round activity. Public beach , kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding in the summer becomes a winter hub of activity when the lake ices over. Take a thrilling ride down the toboggan chute, skate around the 2 mile cleared track on waters edge or play a rowdy game of ice hockey! 23.0 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Lake Placid Lake presents visitors with opportunity to launch from the public boat launch and cruise across pristine waters, enjoy water skiing/tubing fun or take a guided boat tour to learn the history of the waters and properties that surround the lake. 22.4 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks including the world famous Herb Brooks Rink that hosted the Miracle on Ice Game in 1980 and the outdoor speed skating oval 22.6 Miles Away​​​​​​​ John Brown Farm is a historic site with museum and memorial grounds featuring period reenactments, picnic area and access to trails for hiking cross country skiing or snowshoeing. 24.0 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Ski Jump Complex presents opportunity to watch ski jumpers fly, flip and spiral through the air after vaulting off the ski jumps, take a ride on the 8 passenger gondola, experience the thrill of zip lines next to the 100 meter ski jump or take a glass elevator to the sky deck to gaze on amazing panoramic views! 23.0 Miles Away Mount Van Hoevenberg allows the adventurous members of your group to experience the thrill of the longest Cliffside Coaster in North America, cruise down the Bobsled run on a guided ½ mile track of up to 50 mph, bike, run, hike or watch exciting events. 30.9 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Horse Show Grounds is an excellent opportunity to watch 2 separate horse jumping competitions that take place at the end June and beginning of July. 23.7 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Experience Outdoors Guided Zip Line Tours where guides will lead you through zip line tours with varied height levels, Adventure Park activities, 3D Archery or Mountaintop Yoga. 25.1 Miles Away​​​​​​​ Au Sable Forks, Jay and the surrounding areas feature several lakes, fishing, golfing, hunting, biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and so many more varied sporting or entertainment opportunities for visitors. Guest access Moons and Loons is a newly built cabin with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, an open floor plan, in-floor radiant heat, full kitchen, dining and the living room with queen size sleeper sofa holds a DVD player with DVD's (no cable) and games. The large lawn leads to the lakeside dock with ladder for swimming, mooring a boat and the beachfront with lounge chairs offer a perfect spot to enjoy the sunshine! There are 2 kayaks, 1 fishing kayak, 1 canoe and 3 paddleboards available for guest use or you may choose to bring your own boat to moor at the end of the dock (boats can be launched from the public boat launch across the lake). The patio is complete with furniture to dine outdoors while taking in gorgeous lake and mountain views and the firepit surrounded by 10 chairs is great for relaxing and stargazing! Other things to note Extra Notes Quick Question & Answer Information about our properties and services: Q. What type of vacation rental properties do you offer? A. We offer a wide selection of vacation rental properties ranging from cozy cabins to luxury retreats. We set very high-standards to enhance your vacation experience and ensure guest satisfaction. All Engel & Volkers rental properties are well maintained in desirable locations, fully furnished and tastefully appointed. Q. What are your office hours? A. Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. six days a week, Sunday’s by appointment and available to handle issues 24/7. Q. Where and when do I check-in the day of my arrival? A. Check in time is 4:00 p.m. unless we have approved an earlier check-in time. Please stop by our office to pick up your key and complimentary welcome tote. If you plan to arrive after 5:00 p.m., kindly let us know and we will make arrangements with you for key pickup. Engel & Volkers is conveniently located at 2297 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Q. When is departure time? A. The check-out time is 10:00 a.m., sharp. If possible, we will grant late check-out requests on the day of departure. Please call us at least 48 hours in advance if you wish to extend your check-out. Please note that late check-outs are not always available due to reservation turnovers. Q. Is there a cleaning fee? A. Yes, there is a one-time cleaning fee that applies to every rental. This fee is based on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and overall size of the property. If you’d like additional housekeeping during your stay, please call us to book a mid-stay clean. Q. Are linens and towels included? A. Yes, all of our vacation rental properties include linens and towels at the property for your use. Q. Are paper products, soaps and other household supplies included? Our vacation rentals are furnished with a start-up supply of paper and soap products. This includes paper towels, toilet paper, dishwashing soap, garbage bags, a clean sponge and laundry soap. Some homes may also have a basic supply of spices, cooking oil and cooking spray. Depending on how long your stay is and your level of usage, you may need to purchase more of these items at any of the local grocery stores. Q. Are washers & dryers available? A. Yes, most of our properties have a washer and dryer available. Q. Are pets permitted? A. Some of our vacation properties accept pets and a pet deposit is required. Please look for a pet friendly designation on our web-site or call us and we can help arrange suitable accommodations. Q. Is smoking allowed in my rental property? A. No, smoking is strictly prohibited in any of our vacation properties. Q. Is there air-conditioning in my rental property? A. Most properties do not have air conditioning since the average daily high temperature tends to hover around 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months. Q. What other types of services can Engel & Volkers Lake Placid Real Estate assist with? A. We are a locally owned full-service real estate agency and vacation rental company in business since 1979. Our hope is that you have the most enjoyable time during your stay, and that you will consider us your resource for "all things Lake Placid." Whether you are looking for a delicious place to eat, the best place for a hike, shopping, entertainment, we will gladly share our knowledge of the area and let you in on our favorites! If you fall in love with the area and would like to find your dream home, we would welcome the opportunity to help you own your "piece of the Adirondacks".