Start making plans for a memorable and relaxing Adirondack getaway at The Fox Den in Wilmington, NY where you will be surrounded by the beauty of nature, many natural attractions and endless sporting opportunities, while staying only 2 miles away from Whiteface Mountain Ski Center and only 11 miles away from the Olympic Village of Lake Placid.
This cozy log cabin with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths presents guests with a welcoming and bright open floor plan for the main living area. The living room is complete with a large custom gas fireplace and comfortable seating, the dining area is able to accommodate 4-6 and the kitchen is fully stocked with appliances, cookware and the dishes needed to prepare meals for dining at home. The spacious bonus room holds a TV, sleeper sofa and a games table that offers guests space to either plug in to catch up on social media or to enjoy a board game.
Step out onto the large deck with outdoor furniture and a grill or relax around the fire pit in the back yard toasting smores while enjoying the fresh Adirondack air and doing a bit of stargazing! Bring along some yard games for outdoor fun, your hiking boots to take advantage of the many hiking opportunities that will surround you, poles to fish in one of many brooks, streams or rivers around you and skis or snowboard to enjoy time on Whiteface Mountain! If you would like to explore a bit further, Lake Placid with several venues, entertainment and dining choices is just a short drive away through the scenic Wilmington notch.
You will be surrounded by so many things to see and do, that there is sure to be something to please everyone in your group. Explore, enjoy nature, fun-filled and sporting days or just kick back and unwind at home within a peaceful setting while staying at the Fox Den!
Number of Vehicles Allowed:
Fox Den offers a Maximum of 4 parking spaces for guest use. The Town of North Elba, Village of Lake Placid has adopted new Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations that include rental parking limitations for the maximum number of motor vehicles allowed on property. Parking is NOT permitted on any part of the lawn or on any part of a sidewalk and like other communities the ordinance asks that you obey all regulations when parking in public.
Good Neighbor Policy
Please visit the Town of North Elba / Village of Lake Placid Good Neighbor Policy HERE for more information on local short-term rental laws regarding occupancy, parking, noise, fires, trash, and dogs.
Short-Term Rental Permit: 000926
What Awaits You:
The West Branch of the AuSable River is internationally famous for trout fishing. The Fishermen of your group are sure to enjoy visiting one of several very close access points to spend time fishing in these beautiful waters!
Several access points are only minutes away
North Pole Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington is a theme park set up as a Santa’s Storybook Village geared towards children and the young at heart. Lots for families to see and do in this wondrous setting!
3.7 Miles Away
Whiteface Mountain is the site of 1980 Olympic Downhill Ski Races. 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.
2.1 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!
3.1 Miles Away
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation is 50 acres of a “Wild Kingdom” that includes a 1 mile guided interpretive trail and several forms of local rescued wildlife.
1.0 Miles Away
Putt N Play Mini Golf offers challenging 18 hole miniature golf course offers seasonal fun for all ages!
Miles Away
Jay Village Green invites visitors 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.
6.6 Miles Away
Jay Covered Bridge is a grand and historic 160’ long covered bridge built in 1857 and restored in 2006 crosses over the Ausable River and is the last historic bridge in the Adirondacks.
7.4 Miles Away
Douglas Memorial Park located at the southern end of the Jay Covered Bridge has a children’s park and playground just a short distance away.
7.4 Miles Away
Jay Falls invites visitors to dip their toes in the refreshing falls just upstream from the Jay Covered Bridge
7.4 Miles Away
Jay Mountain is a part of Jay Mountain Wilderness Area has a designated trail most people visit to go hiking or hunting/trapping.
8.1 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!
22.0 Miles Away
Ausable Chasm is the oldest natural attraction in the United States formed of 500 million year old sandstone. Some activities include hiking trails, floating the Ausable River on a tube, touring the towering cliffs and a guided boat ride
25.7 Miles Away
Lake Placid Main Street offers 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
11.2 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!
11.2 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.
11.0 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
11.2 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.
13.0 Miles Away
Ski Jump Complex offers 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!
12.5 Miles Away
Mount Van Hoevenberg allows visitors 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.
20.1Miles Away
Horse Show Grounds Excellent opportunity to watch 2 separate horse jumping competitions that take place at the end June and beginning of July.
12.7 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.
19.6 Miles Away
Wilmington 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.
