8 Bedrooms,
6 Bathrooms,
Sleeps 19
Estate
(5000 sq. ft.)
in Ticonderoga, NY
0 miles from Eagle Lake
Unique opportunity to vacation in one of the rare Great Camps of the Adirondacks. This lakefront historic property offers the Main Lodge and two additional newly renovated apartments; ideal for large groups or multi-generational families who love to travel together. The Great Camp on Eagle Lake has been completely renovated keeping many of the features of the being a Great Camp, while modernizing it to today's comforts.
Originally, the home was built during the Gilded Age (early 1900’s) as a private Great Camp home to the Spaulding family. Eighty five years later, our family purchased the property and did a complete renovation. It’s an unique blend of old and new; keeping the character of being an Adirondack Gilded Age Great Camp while not sacrificing any of the modern conveniences of today.
Eagle Lake is known as one of the quieter lakes in the region with an abundance of wildlife, tranquil panoramic views and ample outdoor recreation activities by water or land. Eagle Lake features 410-acres of crystal-clear water formed on a plateau with an elevation of 951 feet and is 2.5 miles in length. The source of water that creates Eagle Lake includes an underground aquafer which is why it is known for its pristine waters. Loons, Deer, Brown Trout, American Eagles, Largemouth Bass, Otters, Osprey, Green Frogs, Racoons, Beavers, Moose and more are some of the wildlife that you'll see when visiting.
This Great Camp on Eagle Lake offers so much more than the typical lakefront home:
THE GROUNDS & AMENITIES:
- A sandy beach located in a quiet lake cove with Boat House and Adirondack chairs for lounging.
- Summer, Spring & Fall: kayaks, four-person paddle boat and row boat are provided for exploring the lake and fishing. Life vests in a variety of sizes provided in the Boat House.
- Jump or lounge into Summer on our large Water Trampoline - great for kids and adults.
- Outdoor 6 burner gas grill and dining area seats 10-12 under hundreds-year-old pine & birch trees with panoramic lake-mountain views.
- Lakeside large Fire Pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs which is always stocked with complimentary wood for use.
- The screened in Gazebo with views of the lake for playing cards, board games or just relaxing. Lighted for night time use as well
- Two person hammock under hundred years old pines surrounded by mountain and lake views.
- Large parking area with plenty of room for multiple cars.
- WiFi is available through-out the home and on most of the grounds.
- On-site caretaker who is available to you during your stay. Among some of his duties are keeping firewood stocked at the fire pit area for our guests, making sure that the gas grills are always ready to use, maintaining the recreational items like the water trampoline and boats, plus keeps the grounds tidy through-out our guests stay.
THE MAIN LODGE (4 Bedroom & 4 Bathrooms):
- The Great Room: is out 1,000 sq. ft. living space with a large U-shaped lounging sofa that seats 10, a large dining table that seats 10, game corner with chess set and large original fireplace with working glass front wood burning stove. The Great Room is decorated in period antiques yet has the casualness of a comfy Adirondack home.
- Family Den with lake views, smart large flat screen TV with streaming , plush leather couch, small dining table, full bathroom and direct accesses the lake area/grounds.
- Wrap-around enclosed porch with views of the lake, floor to ceiling library, sitting areas for reading or board games, dart board, additional direct access to the lake area/grounds.
- Fully equipped kitchen with large 6 burner gas stove, fridge, separate freezer and dish washer ideal for cooking for large groups or holiday meals.
- All bedrooms/suites in the Main Lodge are located on the second floor of the home and have an ensuite full bathroom. Each bedroom offers a mix of antiques, vintage and modern Adirondack décor.
THE PINE APARTMENT (One Bedroom and One Bathroom)
- Newly renovated apartment (completed in May 2021) including kitchen, bathroom, living room, furnishings and so much more.
- Private deck with lake/mountain views, direct access to lake area and small gas grill.
- Unique one-of-a-kind original Artwork from local artists and craftsmen depicting the beauty of the Adirondacks.
- Living Room features large sectional sofa, dining area, original 100+ year old fireplace (no fires please), 60 inch Smart TV with streaming, large sliding glass door onto the private deck with sweeping lake and mountain views.
- Large custom designed kitchen made from locally sourced materials including raw edge counters and added pantry.
- Ground floor apartment and requires minimal stairs to enter.
THE LAKE LOOKOUT APARTMENT (Two Bedrooms and One Bathroom)
- Newly renovated apartment (completed in June 2021) including kitchen, bathroom, living room, furnishings and so much more.
- Living space with an open floor plan including kitchen, living room, dining area, smart TV with streaming, and storage.
- Lake, mountain and woodland views plus a large picture window in open living space that feels like you are among the tree tops.
- Custom designed kitchen made from locally sourced materials including raw edge counters.
- Private exterior entrance
- 100+ year old fireplace with ambiance lighting (no fires please)
- Unique one-of-a-kind original Artwork from local artists and craftsmen depicting the beauty of the Adirondacks.
- Located on the ground floor with small deck and one stair to enter.
In addition to all of the recreational activities just steps outside the home, the area offers endless hiking trails, historic landmarks including the famous Fort Ticonderoga located only 10 miles from the home, the Star Trek museum located 8 miles from the home, downtown Schroon Lake located 12 miles from the home and a variety of farm stands and apple orchards selling locally grown produce.
WHAT IS AN ADIRONDACK GREAT CAMP?
Early 19th century architects created function from form, taking design cues from nature to establish one of the most recognizable architectural styles of the era – Adirondack Rustic. Expansive lodging estates, referred to as Great Camps, were designed to blend into their natural surroundings, offering rustic yet luxurious retreats for the Gilded Age elite. Adirondack Great Camps were as synonymous with the Gilded Age as the names Vanderbilt and Rockefeller. Designed to blend into their natural surroundings, these sprawling compounds spanned the most coveted shorelines of the Adirondacks – as well as some of the most remote. The Great Camp on Eagle Lake is one of the homes in the Adirondacks to have this shared history.
SOME OF OUR HOME'S HISTORY
The Spaulding Family purchased the property at the beginning of the Gilded Age and built it section-by-section. At one time, the room we refer to as the "Great Room" was the entire structure. As our family did the renovations, we could see and date when each new section was built from the stud work and around window frames where period newspapers were used as insulation.
Due to the condition of the house and grounds in 1982 when it was purchased, some of the original features of the home were not salvageable. For example, the outside of the home was once all half pine logs which we had to replace because of water rot. However, on the enclosed porch, the interior walls still have the original pine log siding that once encompassed the whole home.
The boat house you see today is actually the second boat house built by the Spaulding's, The first one was destroyed during an early spring landslide off the mountain behind the home that pushed it onto the partially-still-frozen lake. Rather than remove the damaged one, the Spaulding family allowed it to sink to the bottom of the cove and built a new one in its place. When you snorkel in front of the current boat house, you can see some of the original boat house's remains including beams and stone work. One of the advantages of having the original boat house underwater is that it created an ideal habitat for many species of local fish; making the beach area a great fishing location.
Wherever possible, original features of the Spaulding's Great Adirondack Camp was kept during the renovations including the fireplaces, hard wood floors, French doors, built-in book shelves, Gazebo, Boat House, and so much more. For 8 years following the purchase of the home in 1982, the whole family worked together to complete all the renovations. It was a labor of love then, and continues to be some 38 years later; as we have continued to improve and maintain the beauty of this Adirondack Great Camp.
If you are looking for a unique location for your Adirondack vacation, this location is ideal for making memories that will last a lifetime.