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RATES
Rental rates are as follows:
July: $2800 per week.
August: $3000 per week.
June, September, October: $1800 per week.
Other times are negotiable. Multiple weeks,
especially off-season, may be discounted.
The above includes cleaning, cable TV, computer,
utilities (except in winter), etc.
SECURITY
We require a refundable security deposit of $500, possibly more for
off-season and multiple-week leases. Please
download a lease
copy for details.
LEASE
Yes, you can download and review a blank sample lease
in Adobe .pdf format. Click
here.
LINENS
We want you to have a carefree vacation, so we
furnish one set of linens for six people. If that is not sufficient, bring
more or plan to wash. There are enough towels etc.
PETS
Unfortunately Green Harbour has a "no pets" rule.
SMOKING
No smoking is permitted in the unit. Smokers may enjoy the patio or deck.
HOW MANY TENANTS?
We believe six adults are the most that can comfortably enjoy the
premises, plus maybe a couple of small children.
DO I
NEED A PASS?
A pass for beach, pool, or dock areas is required, and will be found in
the unit. Access to the swimming pool is by PIN code, and a PIN number
will be furnished to you by the managing agent upon your arrival.
Instructions will be given with lease.
CAN I
BRING MY OWN BOAT?
Of course, but. First, Green Harbour does not have a launch ramp, so you
will need to make arrangements with a local marina to put in/take out.
Second, trailers must be garaged. They are not allowed to be left in the
driveway. (Sometimes it's easier to rent). Thirdly, the length of my dock
is twenty feet. If your boat is longer than that, unfortunately, you will
have to look elsewhere.
IS THE UNIT 'ON THE WATER'?
Hmm, there's a trick question! The answer is, yes and no. Green Harbour
units are to the west of Route 9, halfway up the mountain. That gives them
the tremendous lake and mountain views you can see
here. You
wouldn't get those views down on the lake, right? But, giving us the best
of both worlds, Green Harbour has a tremendous communal waterfront, which
you can see here.
GETTING TO THE WATERFRONT
The Green Harbour waterfront is within walking distance. HOWEVER the hill
back up is so steep most people prefer to drive. So, drive down to Route 9
(the main road), and make a left. Almost immediately on your right you
will see another Green Harbour sign. Make a right there, and follow it
down to the beach.
DIRECTIONS
From New York City and south, take Route 87 North. At Albany, make sure
you stay on 87 North in the direction of Montreal. Technically you are
exiting the New York State Thruway here (exit 24). Continue on 87 North (aka
the 'Northway') to exit 22. Bear left to Diamond Point/ Bolton Landing,
make a left at the light. Proceed 1.9 miles m/l to the Green Harbour sign
on your left, make left into driveway. (Use caution as the Green Harbour
sign is set back a bit from the road). Continue up the steep hill, bearing
right all the way, until you hit the forest line. Bear left to #33. The unit has an
Adirondack-style sign with my last name on it.
THE
DRIVE
Definitely better than the Hamptons. We live in Brooklyn and have made it
frequently in 3-1/2 hours. Never over four. From Manhattan, it's about 210
miles. Of course if you live north of NYC, it's even less. Unlike say the
Catskills, where you are likely to spend considerable time on back roads
at 25 mph behind the proverbial lil' ol' lady, going to Green Harbour you
will spend all but the last two miles on the thruway/northway. Traffic can
appear to be heavy but you will almost always be zipping along at 65, and
will arrive stress-free.
IF
BOOKED
I am in touch regularly with other Green Harbour homeowners that rent.
Feel free to contact me and I
will attempt to place you with another Green Harbour owner.
STAYING CONNECTED
In today's world, it seems we never get a real vacation, where we can
leave the entire world behind. So, we have a phone line. The number is
518-668-5850. There is a cordless phone upstairs, which we use on the main
level as well, plus another cordless phone downstairs. There is a computer
upstairs. It has a long phone cord which you can plug into the splitter
where the cordless phone is. Then you can check your email etc. BTW the
computer has a lot of software on it, more than MS Office. We have Verizon
Wireless cell phone service and it works mostly pretty well, especially from out on
the deck. I don't know about other carriers. If you feel you can't leave
home without the New York Times, I fully agree. It is delivered to
supermarkets and others daily.
A
WELL-EQUIPPED KITCHEN?
That means you should have almost everything you have at home. Coffee pot,
toaster, microwave, small food processor, dishwasher, blender, under-the-sink shredder (what is
that thing called?). Spice rack. Pots of many sizes and descriptions.
Service for at least eight. Henkels knives, spoons, spatulas, potato
peelers, garlic mashers, and so on and so forth. Get the picture?
BUYING FOOD
There is a Price Chopper to the right off the main road in Lake George
Village. The few pieces of meat they have seem to all be intended for the
grill. But they're close. The Topps at the end of Bolton Landing is
much better. Though farther.
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING
Garbage goes in the dumpster directly to the right of the unit. There are
bins for recycling just past the dumpster, up the road by the tennis
court. There are plastic bins in the garage that you can hold recyclables
in until you are ready.
WHAT
DO I BRING?
Another trick question. Well, maybe beach chairs. Booze, if you like.
CDs. DVDs. Food? Well, as part of the well-equipped kitchen, you should
find the basics, like cooking oil, rice, sugar, flour, etc. If you use
something up, we'd appreciate it if it's replaced. By all means patronize the
local establishments, whether supermarkets or restaurants. Please take
left-over
perishables home with you.
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