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Sterling Pond

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· Parishville, St. Lawrence, New York
Hosted by Tedra C.
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The camp was first built in 1905 by Dr. Goldsmith and family. The doctor and his family used the camp for summer vacations. During the winter the camp was rented out as winter hotel for loggers. Ice was harvested from the pond and stored in what is now one of the cabins. When our family bought the place, the hotel was falling down and the buildings were in disrepair. Geoffrey, the family caretaker, has spent the last few years cleaning up the site. All that remains now of the hotel is the chimney while the ice house and caretaker's cabin have been improved and are now ready for visitors. With 840 ft of pond frontage and 4.4 acres you can pitch a tent on the banks of the pond, up in the woods, or stay in one of the two cabins on site -- all are included in the cost of booking! Swimming and boating in the pond is obligatory. Year round fishing has long been a tradition.  The spring fed pond is home to large and small mouth bass, northern pike, crappy, and blue gills. There are a number of ponds and state lands nearby. Accommodations include two outhouses and two docks so no waiting. There is a canoe and rowboat available and life jackets. The camp is car accessible three seasons and snowshoe accessible in the winter.  There are summer cottages across the pond but not much happening on our side. Cedar Lodge, the nearest bar/restaurant, is about 5 minutes away and very popular all year round. The closest gas station and convenience store is about 20 minutes in the village of Parishville.With 840 ft of pond frontage and 4.4 acres you can pitch a tent on the banks of the pond, up in the woods, or stay in one of the two cabins on site -- all are included in the cost of booking! Swimming and boating in the pond is obligatory. Year round fishing has long been a tradition. The spring fed pond is home to large and small mouth bass, northern pike, crappy, and blue gills. There are a number of ponds and state lands nearby. Accommodations include two outhouses and two docks so no waiting. There is a canoe and rowboat available and life jackets. The camp is car accessible three seasons and snowshoe accessible in the winter.  There are summer cottages across the pond but not much happening on our side. Cedar Lodge, the nearest bar/restaurant, is about 5 minutes away and very popular all year round. The closest gas station and convenience store is about 20 minutes in the village of Parishville.
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Ember W.recommends
August 30, 2023
Sterling Pond
Cute cabins right off the water
A really nice spot right on the water, just as pictured, cute cabins are set away from each other a few hundred feet with fireplaces and a couple tent spots in between. Geoff was nice and helpful. Even the motorboat and jet skiiers were nice enough to give us the lake for a little while when we all piled out in the canoe and rowboat, I really appreciated that. Very interesting to think of the structure that used to surround the fireplace while sitting in front of it at night and in the daylight. We hope to come back soon with more time for exploring the grounds and water.
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Liz G.recommends
August 25, 2023
Sterling Pond
Cabin Livin!
I absolutely love this spot, it’s quiet, it’s secluded, sure there are houses around the lake that tend to jet ski but it’s fun to watch as you sit by the fire. If you like to fish, it’s a fishers paradise. We stayed in late august and there was barely any mosquitoes! My dog did not want to leave, almost refused to get in the car when it was time to pack up and go. Haha. Thanks so much!
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Joaquin H.recommends
August 18, 2023
Sterling Pond
Nice and cozy
It was a fantastic place. Tendra was always a text away and Geoff was great in making us feel at home when we arrived. The location and activities on site were more than we expected. Great time and we would definitely go back.
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Richy G.recommends
August 14, 2023
Sterling Pond
Few Days of Serenity
Such an amazing few days spent here. The cabin was perfect and all the things provided to cook and clean with was excellent. The property is absolutely perfect with the different fireplaces and outdoor amenities. We will definitely be booking more trips to come stay and enjoy the absolute serenity of all the surroundings. The dogs especially loved it and i think explored every inch of it.
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Nellie Z.recommends
August 13, 2023
Sterling Pond
This place is amazing! Perfect family getaway off the grid!!
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Michele R.recommends
August 7, 2023
Sterling Pond
great spot, we had another wonderful trip to the pond!
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Parishville, St. Lawrence, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk) and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Tedra C.Joined in March 2018
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