Set in the Adirondack hills just outside North Creek, The Summit at Gore Mountain trades city noise for tall pines, mountain air, and the kind of quiet that only shows up this far north. Book Hedges and Powder Pass together and the whole crew lands under two roofs --- six bedrooms across a pair of townhomes, with the slopes and trails of Gore Mountain about five minutes down the road. Ski weekend, summer hiking trip, leaf-peeping in October, or a plain overdue reset: the setting makes every version of the trip feel like the right call.
Hedges is the roomier of the two floor plans, with three bedrooms that flex around whatever your group looks like. There's a king for whoever earned the best night's sleep, a full-over-full bunk that keeps the kids (or the friends still arguing over last trip's worst mattress) happy, and a queen for everyone in between. The kitchen is stocked past the basics --- cookware, coffee maker, sharp knives, a corkscrew, mixing bowls --- so a real dinner or an unhurried breakfast comes together without a single workaround. Out back, a small seating area is the spot for morning coffee or the one phone call you'd rather take away from the crowd inside.
Powder Pass sleeps up to seven across its own three bedrooms --- a queen, two twins for anyone glad to have their own bed, and a full for the flexible one in the group. Its quiet standout is the oversized jetted tub, the sort of thing you don't think to ask for until a full day on the mountain sends you straight to it. The kitchen here is just as ready to go, with cookware, a coffee maker, and the small stuff --- knives that actually cut, a corkscrew, mixing bowls --- that tends to go missing in a rental.
Come evening, both townhomes give you easy places to land. Each has a wood-burning fireplace, and from Thanksgiving through March the firewood is restocked right outside the door, so a fire is going within minutes of walking in. Guests also get access to the community clubhouse and recreation center, where an indoor pool, a pool table, and foosball keep the group busy long after the lifts close.
The area earns its year-round reputation. Winter brings some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Upstate New York right up the road at Gore, and Lake George --- about 25 minutes off --- throws its beloved Winter Carnival across the February weekends, all outhouse races, polar plunges, and fireworks over the ice. When the snow clears, the mountains open up for hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting on the nearby Hudson, and come fall the foliage turns the whole range gold and crimson --- ride Gore's gondola to the top for the full panorama. Downtown North Creek is a five-minute drive for cafes, shops, and easygoing restaurants, and Timber & Thyme sits about a mile away at the ski bowl for a low-key dinner without much of a drive. Albany International Airport is roughly 90 minutes south, close enough to make even a quick escape worth the trip.
AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we're at your service!
The Adirondack region is one of the most naturally stunning corners of the entire East Coast --- six million acres of protected wilderness, charming small towns, and a pace of life that has a way of reminding you what a real vacation feels like. North Creek sits at the heart of it all, a small but spirited town with deep roots in Adirondack culture and an authenticity that's increasingly rare. Browse the local shops, grab a meal at one of the area's beloved restaurants, or simply wander --- North Creek has the kind of unhurried energy that makes it easy to settle in. Beyond the town itself, the greater Adirondack region offers everything from serene lake paddling and waterfall hikes to white-water rafting on the Hudson River Gorge, world-class fishing, and a thriving arts and culinary scene scattered across charming villages like Saratoga Springs, Lake Placid, and Lake George. Whether you're here to push your limits outdoors or simply slow down and breathe, the Adirondacks have a way of delivering exactly what you need.
Local Attractions: Gore Mountain Ski Resort, Revolution Rail Co., North Creek Depot Museum, Tannery Pond Community Center, Barton Garnet Mine Tours, Garnet Hill Lodge & Outdoor Center, Hudson Rafting Co., Square Eddy Expeditions, North Creek Mosaic Project, Barkeater Chocolates, Crane Mountain Trail, Adirondack Glassblowing Studio, North Creek Ski Bowl Town Park, Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, Seagle Music Colony.
Home Truths:
•Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.
•Sleeping arrangements include pull-out sofas, so there's plenty of room for the whole group.
•There are stairs within the unit.
Parking Details:
•Every unit comes with two unassigned parking spots within the community.
All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit to be charged after booking.