Coziest Tiny Home in the Adirondacks
When I think of my favorite mountain towns, hiking, and cabins, I typically think everywhere west of the Mississippi. I think there’s a lot of hype (rightfully so) of the western region of the United States when it comes to outdoor culture, and people sometimes forget about what the East has to offer. Although I’m guilty of this myself, I do have to say - if you’ve never been to the Northeast, I highly recommend heading there on your next adventure.
One of my favorite trips was to Keene Valley, New York. It’s a very special, remote place that offers amazing hiking, views, and some of the nicest people. Contrary to most of the National Parks and popular hikes out west, you can hike in the Adirondacks and have breathtaking views without seeing a single soul. The area is home to the Ausable Club, an organization that protects the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR). To be honest, I’m not sure how the area isn’t more discovered, and it’s likely one of the best kept secrets I’ve found in my years of traveling. But we can get to the best hikes and views in another post! This one is to share one of the coziest AirBnb’s I’ve ever stayed at. I did ask permission from the owners to share, but I have not been compensated in any way and this is purely just written out of love for their property.
Up on the mountain just outside of Keene Valley is the most amazing little tiny home cabin. The owners, Burju and Michael, are wonderful. When you book your stay, they tell you so many cool facts about how the cabin was built and where the trinkets inside are from (including places like Wyoming, Alaska, and the Mediterranean!). They also stocked wood for the wood-burning stove, which we used every night to keep the place super warm and cozy after cold hiking days, provided information about a local legend, a farmers market that was definitely worth the visit, and some of the best hikes!
The property has a stream that flows behind the cabin and you can hear it softly at night. There’s also a small area to have a fire and listen to the woodland animals. Inside the cabin is supplied with all of the minimalistic needs to have meals, a couch in the living room, the table above to eat on, and a lofted sleeping area. It’s definitely an ideal stay if you’re looking for somewhere quiet, private, close to great hiking and beautifully tucked back into the woods. I also loved feeling disconnected from technology and modern conveniences (I didn’t have cell phone service up here, and it was honestly amazing). There isn’t a shower, so I sponge-bathed during my stay and it felt so good to do it next to the warm fire!
If you want a meal you don’t have to cook, the Noonmark Diner is right down the road from the AirBnb and has great home-cooked meals, including an awesome bowl of chili and delicious pies. You can stop in at the Old Mountain Coffee Company to grab a cup of joe before heading to one of the region’s 46 High Peaks, or visit The Mountaineer Store to grab any hiking gear you might’ve forgotten.
Although some of the hikes in the AMR do not allow dogs, there’s a lot of dog-friendly trails outside of the park very close to the AirBnb, and Burju and Michael openly welcome your furry friends! I took Oakley, my then three-year-old golden retriever, and he loved wondering around the property every morning while I had my coffee and oatmeal.
If staying here sounds like something for you and you’re looking for a true, quiet, rustic mountain experience, you can click here for information and the booking page for the AirBnb. I’m also planning to write another post in the near future about some of my favorite hikes of the region, so be sure to check back before your trip!
Happy travels,
Brooke
