An outstanding family & kid friendly vacation spot; peaceful and private. Cozy cottage on a 1/2 acre w/121 ft. of waterfront. Large screened-in porch overlooking the lake (& kids swimming) in which to eat, relax and nap. Clear, clean water, full sun all day, protected swim area, hard-packed sand bottom (no muck, rocks, weeds or drop off) swim raft, great fishing. Fully equipped and well appointed; drilled well, water softener, fireplace & sauna. Bunkhouse for kids or 2nd family. The space Although primarily a summer rental, 'The North Shore' is fully insulated and is available throughout the year. The bass fishing on Trout Lake is excellent. We swim early June to mid-September. Being a short drive to the high peaks of the Adirondacks we afford a wonderful, laid back and relaxed alternative for leaf peepers to get away in the evenings from the hustle and bustle of Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. 'The North Shore' is available for St. Lawrence University commencement (7 night rental), Family & Reunion Weekends (7 night rental) or anytime you come to visit your son or daughter at any of the area's colleges. Winter is perhaps our best kept secret: snow shoe, back-country XC ski or fish the lake and come on in for a sauna and an evening around the fire. Snowmobile trails are located nearby. In the winter bed space is limited to 6 (or 7). Long term rentals and romantic weekends are also possible, and we'll try to work with anyone's schedule or needs. Fishing: Owner is a NYS licensed fishing guide and will show you the hot spots and the most effective lures and rigging; and take you out fishing if desired/possible. Trout Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout & Lake Trout each year and has an abundance of native Smallmouth Bass (owner caught and released 21.5 inch 4.85 lb. SM October 2009). Other species include: Largemouth Bass (22 inch caught off dock summer 2010), Perch, Bullhead, tons of Rock Bass and Sun Fish for the kids to catch. Rainbow Trout are plentiful and fairly easily caught from mid to late spring. As for Lake Trout, there are some real monsters if they are your thing and have the patience (owner caught 39 inch 17 lb. Laker). NYS regulations allow fishing for Rainbows & Lakers on Trout Lake beyond the usual October 15 cut-off. Bass season opens June 15th and goes to November 30th. Fishing boat included with rental is fully equipped (fish finder, down rigger, etc.). Late April/early May and late October/mid November the rainbow and lakers come shallow and regularly caught. Sailing/Boating: Sunfish sailboat included with rental (new sail and rigging). Learn to sail, GREAT fun. Trout Lake, particularly at our end, is excellent for sailing. Rental includes two adult kayaks, one kid kayak, canoe, a paddle boat, and a kid paddle boat. All forms of boating and jet skis are allowed on Trout Lake. The numerous islands provide quieter waters away from the main body of the lake making it excellent for canoes and kayaks. Day trips options include: The Wild Center in Tupper Lake (1 hr.), Lake Placid and the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Mountains for shopping, dining and hiking (90 mins.), the 1000 Island Region of the St. Lawrence River (1 hr.), the Canadian national capitol Ottawa (1 hr. 45 min.) 4 golf courses within a 30 min. drive, and the Mohawk Casino & Resort (1 hr. 15 min.). Guest access Rental includes sole and total use of all buildings and amenities save the workshop and "She Shack."