Lake George Waterfront w Dock!

Welcome to this EPIC 5-bedroom, 3-bath vacation home in Dunham’s Bay on Lake George! Fully applianced kitchen, living room, dining area, 1st floor primary suite w full bath, 3 bedrooms, full bath & Laundry on upper level. Lower level 1 bedroom 1 bath private guest suite accessed only from the outside. Breathtaking lake views from deck, or relax on the lakeside patio with a cozy propane fire pit. Boathouse w tenant boat slip & sandy swimming on the north side for endless lakefront enjoyment! The space The history of Mellowstone: This home was Edward Eggleston's library. It was connected by a covered walk way to his house "Owl's Nest". "Mellowstone" as part of "Owl's Nest" is on the National Historic Register. Eggleston, one of the foremost and best known writers of fiction from Indiana was a clergyman and historian as well as writer. His better known works being "The Hoosier Schoolmaster," "The Household History of the US and it's People," "The Shawnee Prophet," "Hoosier Schoolboy," and "Circuit Rider." He was a Methodist minister for some time in Indiana and Minnesota but had some issues with those ministries over his writing of fiction and moved to a ministry in Brooklyn in 1874. In 1881 Eggleston and his brother George Cary Eggleston each built a house on Lake George, NY. Edward Eggleston built "Owl's Nest" with his library in the attached by a covered walkway "Mellowstone." The building was designed to his specifications and the decorations both inside and out were after designs by his daughter Allegra. His brother, also a well-known American author, George Cary Eggleston named his house "Culross" which was to the north of Mellowstone a few houses now. Guest access Guests have access to the entire home and waterfront! Dock slip is the northern side of the dock & allows sandy swimming access on our beautiful lake! Kayaks and paddle boards available lakeside! Lifejackets required & provided. Other things to note This home is located directly on Lake George in Dunham's Bay a protected 5 mph bay. Please note, once out of the 5 mph zone to obey navigational laws. It is reccomended all kayakers & paddle boarders remain in the protected bay & the creek area! Be safe & enjoy!