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The Warming Hut Lakefront Off-Grid Cabin

Escape to our warm and cozy off-grid cabin nestled on the shores of Aspen Hills Pond. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, spend your days crystal prospecting, kayaking, exploring hiking trails or nearby towns. With just the right touch of rustic charm and simple comforts, this upscale "glamping" retreat is a chance to reconnect and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.

Prospecting for Your Own Herkimer Diamond Crystals
We’re happy to make recommendations whether or not you stay with us! Just send us a note.

  1. Diamond Mountain, Little Falls (20 minutes)

  2. Herkimer Diamond Mines, Middleville (21 minutes)

  3. Crystal Grove, St. Johnsville (22 minutes)

  4. Mohawk Valley Mineral Mining, Sprakers (50 minutes)

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Cabin with a deck in a forest clearing with trees in the background, and outdoor chairs on the lawn.
Two kayaks and a small boat resting on the ground beside a wooded trail near a pond.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by lush green trees.
Four black outdoor chairs arranged in a circle around a fire pit made of rocks and wood, set on grassy ground with trees in the background under a cloudy sky.
A cabin with large windows, a wooden deck, and a stone pathway leading to the front door, surrounded by green trees.
Spacious living room with wooden beams, tv, sofa, area rug, bunk beds, and a table and chairs.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, white stove, gray refrigerator, small window above the sink, and wooden floors.
Living room with a wooden coffee table, a crochet blanket on a beige sofa with red plaid pillows, a patterned area rug, a wood stove, a wooden cabinet, and large windows and sliding glass door leading to a deck, with wooden beams on the ceiling.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, counter with stools, a stove, refrigerator, and hardwood floors.
Inside a wooden cabinet, various board games and puzzles are stored, including titles like Rummikub, Hues and Cues, Candy Land, Tri Bond, Beyond Balderdash, and several others, with some stacked on top of each other.
Small bathroom with wooden accents, a window, a shower with a forest-themed curtain, a white toilet, a wooden medicine cabinet, a white storage cabinet, a sink with a black soap dispenser, and a mirror with four lights above.
Cozy bedroom with sloped wooden ceiling, a bed with a colorful patchwork quilt, a wooden rocking chair, and a small window with natural light.
View of a cozy attic bedroom with a sloped wooden ceiling, a large window, a ceiling fan, and a bed with pillows in the foreground.
Interior of a cozy loft bedroom with wood-paneled ceiling, a ceiling fan, large window, and rustic furniture including a bed with a colorful quilt and a rocking chair.
A cozy attic bedroom with a wooden sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, colorful quilt, and pillows, a small wooden nightstand, and a large window with trees outside.
A cozy living room with a large window, a beige sofa with patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table, a colorful area rug, and wooden furniture.
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Activities - Crystals & More

  1. Prospecting for Herkimer Diamond Crystals

    1. Diamond Mountain, Little Falls (20 minutes)

    2. Herkimer Diamond Mines, Middleville (21 minutes)

    3. Crystal Grove, St. Johnsville (22 minutes)

    4. Mohawk Valley Mineral Mining, Sprakers (50 minutes)

    5. More throughout the area within 20 to 50 minutes

  2. Kayaking/boating/fishing on the pond right on the property

  3. Stargazing/bird watching

  4. Salisbury - covered bridge, swimming holes, small shop for essentials, a restaurant and bar, and an antique store (5 min)

  5. Dolgeville - grocery, restaurants, bakery, gas & local shops (10 min)

  6. Little Falls - cute shops, independent restaurants & a Subway and McDonald's, pharmacy, grocery store, a hospital, & a brewery (20 min)

  7. Drive in theater on Route 5 (25 min)

  8. Nine Corner Lake Trail (20 min)

  9. Swimming at Caroga Lake (25 min)

  10. Hiking in the Ferris Lake Wild Forest (20 min)

  11. Goat Yoga at Mariaville Goat Farm (1 hr)

  12. Lake George - many options for white water rafting, tubing, and horseback riding outfitters on the way (1 hr 50 min)

Aspen Hills Pond in Salisbury Center, NY

 

The Space

Nestled alongside Aspen Hills Pond, this thoughtfully designed cabin sleeps up to 6 guests. The open floor plan features a rustic wooden kitchen with breakfast bar with four stools, dining table, small refrigerator and stove/oven for meal preparation. The living area includes a heater, leather couch, warming fireplace (that can heat the entire cabin), and a comfortable bunk bed with 2 full size beds. Large sliding glass doors open to the front porch and yard, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience with beautiful pond views. The loft bedroom features a queen bed, and two Adirondack chairs perfect for reading after a nice day outdoors.

Unique Features

  • Solar-powered with backup generator

  • Two kayaks and one small boat provided for pond exploration

  • Fire pit for evening gatherings

  • Front deck overlooking the pond with outdoor seating area and Charcoal BBQ grill

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire 8 acre property.

Important Notes (Please Read)
This is an authentic off-grid experience with some considerations:

  • The electrical system is solar-powered with a backup generator that should activate automatically when needed. However, the use of too much power at one time will overwhelm the system and it will shut off. If the generator doesn't kick on automatically, you will need to manually turn on the generator. We will provide detailed instructions, however please note that if you are unable to turn it on, you will not have the ability to contact us as you will be truly off grid with no WiFi and cell phone service. We ask that you do your best to conserve electricity by using as little as possible at one time to avoid this outcome if this is a concern to you.

  • There is satellite internet and WiFi is provided, although not guaranteed. You can make WiFi phone calls and use most services as normal. However, it is not always stable and things like weather can and does affect the service speed. In the case of an outage, you will not be accessible. Cell phone signals depend on your service provider. Most will require a short drive to the main road in Salisbury.

  • There is no air conditioning available. A fan is provided and the cabin stays pretty cool.

  • The heater and wood burning stove provide more than enough heat for even the coldest nights. We do not provide firewood, but have some available for a small fee. There are also roadside stops and stores throughout the area where you can buy firewood.

  • We provide a pour-over coffee pot, coffee grinds, and filters.

  • Guests are responsible for removing their own garbage upon departure.

  • The property may have tall grass depending on the season.

  • The road to the property may not be accessible in the winter due to snow. 4WD or AWD is required if visiting in the winter.

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