Alpine | Gore Mountain & Lake George

Historic Adirondack Getaway | 8 Min to Gore Mountain Escape to The Alpine Homestead™, a historic 5-bedroom, 4-bath Adirondack vacation rental in Olmstedville, New York, near Gore Mountain, North Creek, Schroon Lake, Minerva Lake and Lake George. Sleeping up to 12 guests, this spacious, family-friendly and pet-friendly mountain home is ideal for ski trips, family reunions, multigenerational vacations, church and retreat groups, lake getaways, hiking weekends, snowmobile trips, motorcycle groups and four-season Adirondack adventures. Set on approximately 1.5 private wooded acres, The Alpine gives families and groups room to spread out and reconnect. Start the morning with coffee on the wraparound porch, spend the day skiing, hiking, rafting, paddling, swimming, shopping or sightseeing, then return for a family meal, games, music and a fire under the stars. Inside the Home: The Alpine is designed for group stays, with comfortable gathering spaces, a wood-burning stove, Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, small karaoke machine, foosball table, board games, puzzles, cards, poker chips, mahjong, books, binoculars and musical instruments for family fun and sing-alongs. The library includes books, Adirondack maps and information about local attractions, trails and points of interest. Fully Equipped Chef's Kitchen: The large chef's kitchen is made for family meals and group cooking, with generous workspaces and dual sinks so several people can cook at once. It includes a dishwasher, coffee grinder, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, cookware, utensils, baking and mixing equipment, pasta-making tools, roasting pans, pressure cooker, extra-large slow cooker, fish roaster and specialty kitchen tools. Coffee and tea are provided. Heading to Gore Mountain for the day? Put dinner in the slow cooker before you leave and come home to a hot meal. Sleeping Arrangements: The home sleeps up to 12 guests with a king bedroom, two queen bedrooms, two full bedrooms, an additional twin bed, a full-size portable cot and portable crib / Pack 'n Play. A high chair is also provided. All bedrooms are on the second floor, and interior stairs are required. Outdoor Living: Enjoy the wraparound porch with rocking chairs, an outdoor seating area under bistro-style string lighting, gas grill, wooded yard and fire pit. Starter firewood is provided for your first fire, indoors in the wood-burning stove or outdoors at the fire pit. Families can enjoy the playhouse, swing set, volleyball, badminton and room to play outside. Gore Mountain and North Creek: Winter brings downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Warmer months bring hiking, mountain biking, rail biking, scenic gondola rides, whitewater rafting, fishing and spectacular Adirondack fall foliage. Seasonal events include Gore Mountain Harvest Fest, scenic skyrides, live music, crafts and family activities. Minerva Lake and Donnelly Beach: Our local Minerva Lake is a favorite for families. Donnelly Beach offers seasonal lifeguarded swimming, a concession stand, picnic areas, playgrounds and easy access to canoeing, kayaking, sailing and fishing. Canoe and kayak rentals may also be available seasonally. The Town of Minerva hosts community events and live music at the lake. In winter, Minerva offers public ice skating, weather permitting, with a warming hut, night skating and skates available for public use at no cost. Schroon Lake, Schroon River and Hudson River: Schroon Lake is popular for swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding, with boat and watersports rentals available in the area. Near Warrensburg, the Schroon River offers scenic paddling and seasonal tubing, with local outfitters and campgrounds offering kayak, canoe, rowboat and tube rentals with river access. Adventure seekers can experience Adirondack whitewater rafting on the Hudson River and Upper Hudson River Gorge, with rafting outfitters operating in and around North Creek. Lake George: Lake George makes an easy day trip for beaches, boating, boat rentals, sightseeing cruises, waterfront dining, live music, family attractions, shopping and seasonal events. Nearby day trips can also include Six Flags Great Escape, Fort Ticonderoga, Lake Placid, museums, antique shops and scenic Adirondack drives. Popular regional events include the Lake George Winter Carnival, Rock the Dock Music Festival, fall festivals and foliage events, and the Adirondack Balloon Festival each September. Factory Outlet Shopping: Shop the Factory Outlets of Lake George in the Queensbury/Lake George corridor, with dozens of stores and major national and designer brands. A great rainy-day option for clothing, gifts and outdoor gear. Free and Low-Cost Family Fun: Dynamite Hill Recreation Area in Chestertown offers free winter recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, sledding, downhill tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating, with a lighted rope tow and warming hut when conditions permit. Seasonal horse-drawn carriage rides are available in the Lake George area, and winter sleigh rides are offered at various Adirondack locations. Winter visitors can also enjoy community festivals, ice skating, ice bars and snow activities. Stay & Play™ Adirondack Experiences: Ask about our growing Stay & Play™ collection of local activities and experiences. Depending on season and availability, nearby adventures may include Gore Mountain skiing, snowmobiling, whitewater rafting, guided outdoor adventures, horseback riding, rail biking, hiking, paddling, fishing and scenic rides. We continue adding local Stay & Play™ options. Word of Life, Church Groups and Retreats: The Alpine Homestead is convenient for families, church groups and guests attending programs, seminars, retreats, conferences or campus activities at Word of Life in the Pottersville and Schroon Lake area. A whole-home rental helps groups stay together. Parking for Groups, Vans, and Trailers: There is parking for up to approximately 10 passenger vehicles, depending on vehicle size and configuration. The property has accommodated multiple full-size passenger vans and offers room for motorcycle trailers and snowmobile trailers. What We Provide: Guests receive bed linens, bath towels, shampoo, soap, dish detergent, sponges, dishwasher pods and starter household supplies. Free high-speed WiFi with a range booster is provided. The home has central heat and window A/C units. Dogs are welcome with an additional pet fee. If pets are left unattended, they must be safely contained. Guests bringing multiple dogs should include them in the reservation so arrangements can be confirmed. The guest portion of the home does not currently have a washer or dryer. Laundromat and wash-and-fold options are available in the surrounding area, including North Creek and Warrensburg. A Piece of Adirondack History: The Alpine Homestead is a circa-1850 Adirondack mountain home celebrating 176 years in 2026. Through different eras, it welcomed Adirondack visitors as a boarding house and bed and breakfast. Today it continues that tradition as a vacation rental where an entire family or group can stay together. We ask guests to help us protect and preserve this special home so future generations can continue to enjoy it. What matters most to us is seeing the house filled with family dinners, laughter, games, stories, music and people making memories together. Come together. Cook together. Explore together. Make memories together. Quick Highlights: • Sleeps up to 12 guests • 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms • Historic circa-1850 Adirondack home • Near Gore Mountain, North Creek and Lake George • Near Schroon Lake and Minerva Lake • Hudson River whitewater rafting nearby • Schroon River paddling and tubing • Family reunion and multigenerational getaway friendly • Convenient to Word of Life • Wraparound porch with rocking chairs • Fire pit with starter firewood • Wood-burning stove and gas grill • Fully equipped chef's kitchen with large workspaces and dual sinks • Foosball, games, puzzles, cards and mahjong • Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker and karaoke • Library with books, Adirondack maps and local information • Children's playhouse and swing set • Volleyball and badminton • High chair and Pack 'n Play • Free high-speed WiFi with range booster • Central heat and window A/C • Pet-friendly with fee • Parking for approximately 10 vehicles • Passenger van, motorcycle trailer and snowmobile trailer parking • Keyless self check-in • Lake George factory outlet shopping nearby • Skiing, hiking, rafting, paddling, boating, fishing and four-season recreation • Seasonal festivals, live music and family events • Check-in from 4:00 PM • Check-out at 10:00 AM • Homeowner occupies a completely separate private on-site unit with a separate entrance