Property Details

Located in New York’s Adirondack Park a mile upstream from Whiteface Mountain, Ausable Lodge and Otter Chalet sit on 60 secluded acres of birch and conifer forest, with nearly half a mile of waterfront along an easy-moving, swimmable stretch of the West Branch of the Ausable River, where the river opens out into Lake Everett. The Ausable River has been described as perhaps the best river for Brown Trout in the Northeast.

Otter Chalet opened in February 2002 on Lodge property with 2 large bedrooms, 2 baths, a sleeping dorm with 3 queen futons, a sleeping loft with a queen futon, and great views of Whiteface Mountain and the Ausable River. Otter Chalet can comfortably sleep 12.

At Otter Chalet, the kids can safely camp outside, and draw their sleeping bags up to a roaring campfire, or camp inside in the dorm room, where they can play the Chalet's air hockey and foos-ball games. Log Cabin Sauna, hot tub, satellite TV, DVD, VCR, stereo, microwave, barbecue, dishwasher, laundry facilities and linens will help make Otter Chalet a convenient and hassle free vacation.

Local Area Details

Ausable Lodge and Otter Chalet enjoy unimpeded views of mountains, while the property includes an official New York State DEC Fishing Preserve within its Northern boundary, a hiking trail suitable for kids and adults, and a lovely Adirondack meadow, suitable for picnics or snow football, and surrounded by towering white pines. Ausable Lodge and Otter Chalet are less than three miles driving from Whiteface Mountain, and within 10 miles of Lake Placid, the Olympic village, and the Adirondack High Peaks Region.

Canoe or kayak up and down the beautiful Ausable River, swim, fish for your dinner, or just sit back and observe as the local natural inhabitants play, browse, pursue and earn survival. We’ve seen Eagle, Hawk, Owl, Osprey, Loon, Heron, Merganser, Hummingbird, Pileated Woodpecker, Ermine, Bobcat, Fox, Coyote, Black Bear, Mink, Beaver, Porcupine, Deer, and Otter on Lodge property, but the only people you'll see are folks paddling by in canoes and kayaks. Canoe into shallow water sloughs and channels on both sides of the river, where your kids will delight in seeing beaver, otter, frogs, painted turtles and herons.

Hike any of the hundreds of trails in the region, mountain-bike, snow-shoe, cross-country ski up and down the river in front of the houses, downhill ski at Whiteface (or ride the gondola up with your mountain bike in the Summer), take fly fishing lessons from Kevin and the gang at the Ausable River Sport Shop, or just drive around and take in the incomparable beauty of Autumn in New York's Adirondack Mountains.

In the evening, relax around the campfire outside, take in the stars, listen to the Wilmington Riverside rock & country concerts every Thursday night within 2 miles of the Lodge, or go into Lake Placid for dining and entertainment. This is a place to get away from it all, to rebuild, regroup, and face your busy lives with a renewed perspective.

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Ski Resort
* Close to a Beach
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	StephenHall
Telephone:	+1-518-946-2428
Alt Telephone:	+1-914-772-5983
Fax:	+1-320-514-2006
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