Smith's Cottage on Indian Lake
Located on Indian Lake in Sabael, New York
Open from mid May through mid October
The perfect getaway from modern life’s hectic pace is available to you if you stay with us at Smith’s Cottage. Our 12 unique cottages all have lake views of one of the most stunning lakes in the Adirondack Park, Indian Lake. The dominant view looking to the South will reveal nothing manmade. Rather, you will see a rugged mountain landscape. Crotched Pond Mountain, Kunjamuk Mountain and Moose Mountain stand as guardians to the “Forever Wild” Siamese Ponds Wilderness just beyond. Trails that penetrate this wilderness have trailheads on the lake or nearby.
You can rent a small motor boat or canoe from us or a larger boat from the nearby marina to explore the miles of shoreline and numerous islands, some rocky and others forested. Many fishermen stay with us in the spring, but fishing throughout the season is good for northern pike, smallmouth bass, landlocked salmon, lake trout, brook trout, brown trout, perch and other pan fish. The water of Indian Lake is deep and pure.
If you bring your own boat you can dock it free of charge at one of several docks we maintain on the lake. You can swim at our beach or you can navigate to some more remote location on the lake to swim or picnic. Take your fish pole.
Our cottages can accommodate large parties or small. Some house only 2 or we can accommodate up to 7 or 14 in the two largest cottages. You may wish to rent several cottages for a family reunion or gathering of friends. The cottages are evenly situated for privacy. We will provide you with linens and pleasant conversation. Children will long remember playing on “the rock.”
Every kind of hike is within close proximity. A 25 minute hike to the top of Baldface Mountain, directly across Indian Lake will give you a spectacular view of nearly the whole 12 mile length of the lake. You can opt for the more challenging hike up 3,903 foot high Snowy Mountain. From there you will see the high peaks and miles of unblemished wilderness in every direction. If you’re really into hiking and camping you can go overnight back into the wilderness.
The famous Blue Mountain Lake Museum is some 18 miles away and the recently opened The Wild Center is located in Tupper Lake.
Right next door is The Lake Store where you no doubt will spend considerable time getting information about the area or enjoying a banana split at the old-fashioned soda fountain or picking up your groceries. There are Adirondack souvenirs, fishing tackle, clothing and an impressive line of moccasins and other footwear. Maybe someone will come in with a fish to weigh while you’re there or you can talk with some of the campers who have come by boat to get their ice and groceries at the store.
Indian Lake village is only 4 miles to the south but you can drive in any direction to find restaurants and other points of interest. But don’t expect heavy traffic or lots of people because you’re in the Adirondack Mountains where the pace is slow and the overwhelming beauty of nature reigns.