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By Jillian Locke, Rental Manager & Real Estate Salesperson at Merrill Thomas Vacation Rentals If you’ve started picturing an Adirondack getaway — mornings on the water, a screened porch, the whole family or group of friends under one roof — you’ve probably run into the term “lake house” a dozen times without a clear sense of what it actually means here. It’s a fair question. In the Adirondacks, a “lake...

By Jillian Locke, Rental Manager & Real Estate Salesperson at Merrill Thomas Vacation Rentals The Adirondacks are practically built for traveling with your dog. The fact that you can bring your dog (or dogs!) along on an Adirondack vacation is one of the best reasons to choose to visit this incredible area. This guide covers what to do with your dog once you’re here, plus the quirks that make a...

By Jillian Locke, Rental Manager & Real Estate Salesperson at Merrill Thomas Vacation Rentals Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’re a regular, there’s always something new to discover here. An Adirondack summer comes to life in the most surprising ways — whether you’re looking for the quiet peace of a lakeside getaway or the energy of small-town Adirondack culture, we’ve got you covered.   Before you book...

By Jillian Locke, Rental Manager & Real Estate Salesperson at Merrill Thomas Vacation Rentals Have you ever wondered if your Adirondack home could become a cherished vacation retreat while also generating reliable rental income? With guidance from trusted, knowledgeable agents, Merrill Thomas Vacation Rentals makes the transition to short-term rentals effortless, personal, and rewarding. Unlike national vacation rental platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO, listing with Merrill Thomas is built...

By Jillian Locke, Rental Manager & Real Estate Salesperson at Merrill Thomas Vacation Rentals The Adirondacks are a huge place. Like, really, really huge (6.1 million acres huge). In fact, if it were a national park (the Adirondacks are not a national park, though many people think they are), it would be almost twice the size of the largest national park in the lower 48 states—Death Valley National Park—which spans...

Finding the perfect Adirondack waterfront vacation rental can be exciting—especially when you know where to look. At Merrill L. Thomas Vacation Rentals, we live here and love it here, which means we’re ready to help you explore the most iconic lakes, the most inviting waterfronts, and a few hidden gems you might not have discovered yet.  The best part? Every one of these destinations offers nearby lakefront vacation rentals, so...

What could be better than spending a week in a cozy Adirondack cabin? Whether you’re dreaming of a rustic camping cabin, a private lakeside retreat, or one of the region’s iconic Great Camps, planning the perfect getaway can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Here’s a step-by-step guide to planning your ideal Adirondack vacation — with expert insights to make the process a breeze. Step...