The Cabin Minouche is a rustic cabin perched high on a rock cliff overlooking Willsboro Bay. Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains of Vermont. l. The Minouche is located a few hundred feet from our home. It was carefully situated to provide the most privacy for our home as well as the cabin. We live on 108 acres of mountain land high above Lake Champlain. Summer and Fall Fun on the Adirondack Coast and Beyond Our home is located on the outskirts of Keeseville, NY, 13 miles south of Plattsburgh. Keeseville sits along the banks of the Ausable River, just west of Lake Champlain and within the Adirondack Park. Rich with history Established around 1812, the 19th-century industrial community of Keeseville is a national register district with 147 historic buildings and bridges. In addition, Keeseville is the birthplace of William Henry Jackson, an American painter, Civil War veteran, and explorer who achieved international fame for his photographs of the American frontier. Explore chasms & railroads Ausable Chasm, located just outside of Keeseville, is one of the oldest attractions in North America. Discover the Chasm through adventure courses and nature trails with scenic vistas and waterfalls and enjoy an easy two-mile “float through nature” on a 12-person river raft or an inner tube. The Chasm also offers many other year-round Adirondack Coast activities, including camping, biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. While at Ausable Chasm, be sure to visit the nearby North Star Underground Railroad Museum, which reveals the hidden history of the Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad with poignant exhibits and compelling stories of fugitive slaves who passed through northeastern NY on their way to freedom in Canada. Recreation of many kinds, in beautiful surroundings Experience Keeseville’s unique shops and restaurants, as well as enjoy relaxing strolls along the village’s quaint and scenic roads with their striking views of the Ausable River and the Adirondack Mountains. Ausable River, which runs through Keeseville and flows into Lake Champlain, offers great opportunities for Adirondack Coast fishing. Boaters and sailors can also take advantage of the Port Douglas Boat Launch, located on Route 16 in Keeseville. Play a round of golf and dine at Harmony Golf Club & Community, located just 5 miles east of Keeseville. The club’s plush, green fairways are perched high on cliffs that overlook beautiful Lake Champlain. For more outdoor, Adirondack Coast adventure, visit Wickham Marsh and Ausable Point State Park, located just east of Ausable Chasm. There, you can explore the extraordinary marsh habitat by foot or canoe, experience some of the finest bird watching in New York State and view a rare cedar plantation and an old homestead site. Mountains The Adirondack region is famous for its mountains. There's a hike for everyone's tastes, be it an easy afternoon hike up Rattlesnake Mountain or a more challenging trek up one of the High Peaks. Dining The Adirondack Coast offers some of the finest dining experiences. There are many nearby restaurants that specialize in local foods, wines and craft beers. Many are tucked away on the shoreline of Lake Champlain offering spectacular views. Day Trips Montreal = just 60-miles north Plattsburgh = a university city with deep historical roots - 25-miles Lake Placid = a two-time Winter Olympic Village - 40-miles Burlington, Vermont = a 60-minute trek by car and ferry to the hip waterfront city of Burlington - Ben & Gerry's, University of Vermont, Museums, brew pubs, dining, music and more. This is the short list ... bring your bikes, canoes, kayaks, and running shoes Here are some things to do/see locally. We will have brochures for you : Whiteface Mtn; Ausable Chasm; permit to the local beach and boat ramp; numerous NYS hiking trails; ferries to Vermont; wildlife refuge; Ausable River trout fishing; Lake Placid; Plattsburgh Int'l Airport; Canoe and kayak rentals; restaurants - casual or fine dining; numerous historical sites and villages; 1 1/2 hrs to Montreal - Passport, enhanced NYS license or Visa may be required During your stay ... the cabin and all of its amenities are yours alone: Your indoor space: -a fully equipped kitchen (including condiments, some sauces and oils, etc); a full bath; queen size luxury bed, Egyptian cotton linens; TV; WiFi (the signal is not always the best) . Outdoors your own private "yard" in the forest includes an outdoor dining table and chairs, a gas Bar-B-Q, Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, front deck, frisbee golf putting area, mountain hiking trails that are dog friendly and off leash, and of course hammocks. There is a resident's beach on Lake Champlain a 10-minute drive away. If you are bring your dog along, please let me know. I supply dog towels and washable. quilts to cover furniture My husband Mich and I are semi-retired and live full time in our home that is a few hundred feet from the cabin. If guests need anything we are easy to find. If you need to do some laundry in our home that can be arranged. Need something special for a meal? - local info? just let us know ... we will provide a cell phone text number for any of your needs or questions. We have a lovely, water-view and water-front neighborhood. Within a few miles you will find beaches, a vineyard, a brewery, organic farms, a farm which operates a butcher shop and provides custom meats, a local creamery with homemade cheeses, a farmer's market, several beaches, several local mountain hikes, a boat ramp, kayak rentals and launch sites, fishing guides and fishing boat rentals as well as recreational boat rentals, ferry to Burlington, Vermont, golf, a wild life sanctuary, fine dining, museums, Ausable Chasm, casual private walking trails, and so much more. Please let me know if you are bringing your dog along. I supply dog towels and washable quilts to cover furniture. We love and welcome dog guests. Consider bringing some equipment such as crate, bed, bowls, food, ID tags, leashes, halter, etc. We have 108-acres of land and many trails to enjoy - and no leashes are required on trails but leashes around the cabin are needed to ensure harmony.. We do have some requirements: Dogs must be social toward strangers - both human and canine. Tick preventatives recommended. We do understand that there may be some times when your pup can't accompany you - dogs are not allowed at the Ausable Chasm. We do not allow dogs to be kept alone in the cabin. Please ... this is not a boarding kennel. If you need pet sitting services that can be arranged ahead of time for a fee.