Situated steps from the town of Schroon Lake, with 75 feet of PRIVATE sandy beach, room for a boat or jet ski, and surrounded by majestic mountain views, this idyllic lakefront property awaits you! Experience The Apple Tree Lodge Unit 1, a 5 room, 3 bathroom apartment which includes a large Great Room. This rental sleeps 6. A separate unit can be combined. Unit 2 includes; a king bed, and kitchen. Whether on the lake, hiking, or exploring nearby attractions, your magical retreat begins here! The space Beachfront Level-Apt. 1 — Relax as you enter into the spacious Great Room, which features panoramic views of the lake , a curtained off sleep area, comprised of a Queen Bed and a Full size day bed. The living room features a large sectional sofa, wireless internet, HD TV, as well as a lakeside Gazebo for enjoying meals al fresco. The large wrap-around deck is equipped with a barbecue, hammock, and deck chairs for your lakeside enjoyment. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher and fully supplied to accommodate all of your cooking, serving and coffee needs. The is a large drip coffee maker and a small 1 cup keurig coffee machine. The separate dining room and large table offers ample seating for glorious Adirondack dining experiences. An extra room can be used for an office or den. The main floor features one bedroom with a queen size bed, a private bathroom, and lake views. Additionally, a romantic curtained off full size daybed and Queen bed comprise the sleeping area in the main room. There are two full bathrooms on this floor. OUTDOOR SPACES — A large sandy beach is equipped with chairs and a fire pit (perfect for s’mores!). You can gaze at the stars and listen to the sounds of nature on our patio-furniture or lovely hammock. You will have the freedom to swim and use our 3 kayaks that you can launch from our private shores. We also have a portable outdoor shower to rinse off after lake fun. We do not however have a boat dock, although renters can arrange docking with our neighbors for a small fee. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION — The property is ideally located in town, on the west shore of 9-mile long Schroon Lake. Stroll to dining, shopping, movies, and the Schroon Lake Boathouse, which features a summer concert series. Town maintained tennis/basketball courts, playground, and community beach are an added bonus. Explore All the wonders of the Adirondacks from this central location. Here is a sample list of fun and charming day trips by car: Lake George (30 minutes); Keene Valley & High Peaks (30 minutes); Gore Mountain Ski Resort (35 minutes); Lake Placid (1-hour); Middlebury, VT (1 hour, 10 minutes); Montreal (2 hours, 15 minutes). Guest access Guests will have 2 free parking spots in our driveway and exclusive access – with a private separate entrance – to the downstairs apartment of the main house. **We occupy the top-level apartment and will share the beach rarely when we are present (which is about 50% of summer days).** Other things to note This is truly a magical place. It's no wonder why the late Patrice Munsel, an opera legend, once called this her country home. **ABSOLUTELY NO PETS, EITHER IN THE RENTAL OR ON THE PROPERTY. THIS RULE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED. PLEASE ABIDE BY THIS RULE, WE APPRECIATE IT! We also never permit smoking within our rental property. **THE BEACH WILL ONLY BE SHARED WITH GUESTS OCCUPYING THE STUDIO APARTMENT IF RENTED. **IMPORTANT NOTE- There are two sets of stairs leading to the rental and the beach with a landing in between. There are approximately 35 steps in total. It is not a steep staircase, but please be aware of this when booking, especially if older guests will be occupying the rental. **PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING DESCRIPTION AND RULES BEFORE REQUESTING A RESERVATION** We want to make sure that your stay meets your expectations. When making a request, please tell us a little about yourselves, your interest in the Apple Tree Lodge and indicate that you have read the full listing and house rules – Thank You! ☺