Pet-Friendly Adirondack Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit near Whiteface Mountain

Escape to Gooseberry Lodge, a spacious Adirondack vacation rental tucked away in the peaceful woods of Jay, New York. Combining rustic mountain charm with modern comforts, this inviting retreat offers the perfect setting for families, couples, and groups seeking a memorable getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. Conveniently located near Whiteface Mountain, Lake Placid, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities, Gooseberry Lodge is your ideal home base for every season.

Step inside to discover a warm and welcoming open-concept living space filled with natural light and designed for relaxation. The comfortable living room features a large sectional sofa, a cozy wood-burning stove, a big-screen TV, and air-conditioning mini-split units to ensure year-round comfort. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen offers modern appliances, ample counter space, and a breakfast bar for casual dining, while the adjacent dining area comfortably seats eight guests for family meals and gatherings.

After a day of adventure, unwind in the enclosed porch, gather on the expansive deck, or soak beneath the stars in the private hot tub. Inside, a spacious lower-level recreation room provides the perfect entertainment space with a second sectional sofa, Smart TV, and bar area, making it ideal for movie nights, game days, or simply relaxing together. The lower level is also equipped with a bedroom with a bunk bed ( 2 twins) and a second bunk bed with a full bottom.

The lodge comfortably accommodates guests with four thoughtfully appointed bedrooms. The second-floor primary suite offers a king bed, reading chair, and a private bathroom featuring a jetted soaking tub for a spa-like retreat. Two additional main-level bedrooms include a queen bedroom with workspace and King bedroom, making the home ideal for both families and groups. A charming loft overlooking the main living area provides an additional space for reading, games, or quiet relaxation.

Outside, enjoy everything that makes the Adirondacks special. Challenge friends to a game of basketball, gather around the fire pit beneath the mountain sky, or simply enjoy the peaceful wooded surroundings. Whether you're sipping morning coffee on the porch or sharing stories around the fire after a day of exploring, Gooseberry Lodge creates the perfect backdrop for lasting vacation memories.

Prime Adirondack Location

Located in Jay, NY, Gooseberry Lodge places you within easy reach of some of the Adirondacks' most popular attractions. Spend winter days skiing and snowboarding at Whiteface Mountain, just a short drive away. During warmer months, enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, golf, scenic drives, and endless outdoor adventures. The Olympic Village of Lake Placid offers shopping, dining, Olympic attractions, Mirror Lake activities, and year-round events, while nearby Plattsburgh provides additional restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options.

Whether you're planning a ski vacation, summer adventure, fall foliage getaway, or peaceful mountain retreat, Gooseberry Lodge offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and Adirondack charm.

Security Camera - front porch facing yard

Pets Permitted: Up to 2 well-trained dogs are permitted with prior approval.  Guest is required to clean up all dog waste.  Dogs are not permitted on furniture and must be crated when left alone.  Dogs are the only pets considered. A $100 Pet fee per pet per stay is required.

Bedroom 1: 2nd Floor, Primary bedroom, King bed, reading chair
Bedroom 2: Main Level, Queen bed, ceiling fan, two end tables and lamps, desk with chair
Bedroom 3: Main Level, King bed (can be split into 2 twins if requested), dresser, fan, desk with chair

Bedroom 4: Lower Level, Bunk bed (twin on top, full on bottom), Bunk Bed ( 2 Twins), dresser, closet

Bathroom 1: 2nd Floor, Primary bathroom, jetted tub, hair dryer
Bathroom 2: Main Level, sink, tub/shower
Gas Grill Available

What Awaits You:

Ausable Chasm offers visitors unmatched Adirondack splendor and natural beauty at its best! Take a breathtaking boat tour, hike, float in a tube or mountain bike through one of the oldest natural attractions in the Adirondacks! Whatever you choose to do you are sure to leave with an abundance of amazing memories!
18.0 Miles Away
Jay Village Green presents a great spot to relax in this lovely park where there is a bandstand for free summer concerts, water fountain, benches and a picnic area or visit the nearby Jay Covered Bridge, Douglas Memorial Park and the Children’s park/playground.
4.2 Miles Away
Jay Covered Bridge is a historic 160’ long covered bridge built in 1857 and restored in 2006 that crosses over the Ausable River and is notably the last historic bridge in the Adirondacks.
5.0 Miles Away
Douglas Memorial Park is at the southern end of the Jay Covered Bridge with a children’s park and playground just a short distance away.
5.0 Miles Away
Jay Falls offers gorgeous scenic views. Dip your toes in these refreshing falls just upstream from the Jay Covered Bridge
5.0 Miles Away
Jay Mountain is part of Jay Mountain Wilderness Area with a designated trail most people visit to go hiking or hunting/trapping.
12.1 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown features several exhibits including renowned Artist/Designer/Builder/Toymaker Arto Monaco and his former Jay Landmark of the Land of Make Believe, historic and contemporary Essex County Artists, hiking in the High Peaks and much more!
26.0 Miles Away​​​​​​​
North Pole Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington invites visitors to a theme park that is set up as a Santa’s Storybook Village and geared towards children and the young at heart. Lots for families to see and do in this wondrous setting!
8.7 Miles Away
Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington beckons visitors to glide down over 3 peaks with 25 miles of trails available for varied experience levels for skiing and snowboarding in the winter along with summer gondola rides, disc golf, nature hiking and Oktoberfest festivals in the fall.
10.6 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation in Wilmington is comprised of 50 acres of a “Wild Kingdom” that includes a 1 mile guided interpretive trail and features several species of rescued wildlife.
7.8 Miles Away​​​​​​​
High Falls Gorge in Wilmington is a 22 Acre nature park with bridges walkways and groomed trails that showcase 4 separate waterfalls and breathtaking views of Adirondack splendor!
11.6 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Putt N Play Mini Golf in Wilmington awaits challengers with an 18 hole miniature golf course that offers seasonal fun for all ages!
7.4 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Lake Placid Main Street with shopping galore, varied dining options, breweries, theater, Mids park with year round events, Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks, skating and public beach with playground, tennis courts and toboggan run
19.8 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Mirror Lake in Lake Placid is the center of the Lake Placid community with year round activity. Public beach , kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding in the summer becomes a winter hub of activity when the lake ices over. Take a thrilling ride down the toboggan chute, skate around the 2 mile cleared track on waters edge or play a rowdy game of ice hockey!
19.8 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Lake Placid Lake presents visitors with opportunity to launch from the public boat launch and cruise across pristine waters, enjoy water skiing/tubing fun or take a guided boat tour to learn the history of the waters and properties that surround the lake.
19.5 Miles Away
Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks including the world famous Herb Brooks Rink that hosted the Miracle on Ice Game in 1980 and the outdoor speed skating oval
19.7 Miles Away​​​​​​​
John Brown Farm is a historic site with museum and memorial grounds featuring period reenactments, picnic area and access to trails for hiking cross country skiing or snowshoeing.
21.2 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Ski Jump Complex presents opportunity to watch ski jumpers fly, flip and spiral through the air after vaulting off the ski jumps, take a ride on the 8 passenger gondola, experience the thrill of zip lines next to the 100 meter ski jump or take a glass elevator to the sky deck to gaze on amazing panoramic views!
20.1 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Mount Van Hoevenberg allows the adventurous members of your group to experience the thrill of the longest Cliffside Coaster in North America, cruise down the Bobsled run on a guided ½ mile track of up to 50 mph, bike, run, hike or watch exciting events.
24.1 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Horse Show Grounds is an excellent opportunity to watch 2 separate horse jumping competitions that take place at the end June and beginning of July.
20.8 Miles Away​​​​​​​
Experience Outdoors Guided Zip Line Tours where guides will lead you through zip line tours with varied height levels, Adventure Park activities, 3D Archery or Mountaintop Yoga.
23.8 Miles Away​​​​​​​

Jay and the surrounding areas feature several lakes, fishing, golfing, hunting, biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and so many more varied sporting or entertainment opportunities for visitors.

Visitors will enjoy unlimited, multi-use and free year round access to the Rail Trail, which consists of a 34 mile corridor between Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake with the choice of several access points. Hikers, bikers, snowmobilers and cross country skiers experience breathtaking and up close views of nature and many waterways, while also experiencing the charm and amenities of these interconnected communities along the way!