'The Castle Cottage' overlooking Lake George!
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Castle hosted by John
- 6 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 beds
- 1 bathroom
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Where you'll sleep
1 of 2 pages
What this place offers
Lake view
Mountain view
Public or shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces
55" HDTV with HBO Max, Netflix, cable/satellite TV, standard cable/satellite
Air conditioning
Private patio or balcony
2 nights in Bolton
11 Jan 2022 - 13 Jan 2022
4.95 out of 5 stars from 79 reviews
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Where you’ll be
Bolton, New York, United States
- 128 Reviews
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John A. Lavender II - owner of Highlands Castle.
Highlands Castle was born from a promise I made to my young son...
“Someday I’ll build a house where we both will live… a place we’ll call home.
A place where you can bring your friends and create special memories… someday Jason I will build you a castle."
Looking back to 1978, my 3-year old son would likely have never remembered these words. The promise had more to do with a desire to build a better life, than an actual castle.
It would be another 5-years before the ideal property presented itself, a mountaintop in Bolton Landing, NY.
While clearing the land for the foundation, a picture was being painted with a chain saw rather than a brush. Within a matter of weeks, the most spectacular view in the world was uncovered. The majesty of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains seemed as grateful as I was to be unveiled. How was it, that I would be the one to settle here? I believe He heard the promise and lead me to this specific spot. It was not simply luck, this was something much greater.
Once the foundation was completed, the wood framing construction was to the roof in a few months and the structure began to find its outward appearance. I finally graduated from the living quarters of a tent to a mattress on the floor, which was fine with me… I was quite happy to be sleeping in my own home.
In 1986, I met Yvonne, the woman who 'turned a pile of rocks into a home'. We were married here in 1992, and my parents who were both Methodist pastors officiated our ceremony. (In 2008, my son Jason & Mary would be married at Highlands Castle with his grandparents also officiating their wedding).
"Jason, I promised that I would build you a castle, I didn't say you wouldn't be helping me!"... So, when Jason was a teenager, he joined in the stonework. Naturally resourceful, he recruited his football teammates to lend some muscle over the summer months. Their daily mantra was "Let's rock!" and they took great pride in what they accomplished while working together again as a team. (Jason was not only an impressive stonemason, but he also went on to earn an Architectural Engineering Degree, and achieve anything he put his mind to).
The stonework was a slow, tedious process and the labor of laying up more than 1,000 tons of local granite would take decades. Over the past 37 years, the property would evolve into what it is today... a series of three castles.
In 2010, my wife Yvonne and I decided to make Highlands Castle available so others could experience what our family has been so fortunate to enjoy. Since then, families & friends from all over the world have gathered here to create their own special memories. We hope you'll visit us, too!
Poised on a graceful mountainside overlooking majestic Lake George, a castle awaits you...
Highlands Castle was born from a promise I made to my young son...
“Someday I’ll build a house where we both will live… a place we’ll call home.
A place where you can bring your friends and create special memories… someday Jason I will build you a castle."
Looking back to 1978, my 3-year old son would likely have never remembered these words. The promise had more to do with a desire to build a better life, than an actual castle.
It would be another 5-years before the ideal property presented itself, a mountaintop in Bolton Landing, NY.
While clearing the land for the foundation, a picture was being painted with a chain saw rather than a brush. Within a matter of weeks, the most spectacular view in the world was uncovered. The majesty of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains seemed as grateful as I was to be unveiled. How was it, that I would be the one to settle here? I believe He heard the promise and lead me to this specific spot. It was not simply luck, this was something much greater.
Once the foundation was completed, the wood framing construction was to the roof in a few months and the structure began to find its outward appearance. I finally graduated from the living quarters of a tent to a mattress on the floor, which was fine with me… I was quite happy to be sleeping in my own home.
In 1986, I met Yvonne, the woman who 'turned a pile of rocks into a home'. We were married here in 1992, and my parents who were both Methodist pastors officiated our ceremony. (In 2008, my son Jason & Mary would be married at Highlands Castle with his grandparents also officiating their wedding).
"Jason, I promised that I would build you a castle, I didn't say you wouldn't be helping me!"... So, when Jason was a teenager, he joined in the stonework. Naturally resourceful, he recruited his football teammates to lend some muscle over the summer months. Their daily mantra was "Let's rock!" and they took great pride in what they accomplished while working together again as a team. (Jason was not only an impressive stonemason, but he also went on to earn an Architectural Engineering Degree, and achieve anything he put his mind to).
The stonework was a slow, tedious process and the labor of laying up more than 1,000 tons of local granite would take decades. Over the past 37 years, the property would evolve into what it is today... a series of three castles.
In 2010, my wife Yvonne and I decided to make Highlands Castle available so others could experience what our family has been so fortunate to enjoy. Since then, families & friends from all over the world have gathered here to create their own special memories. We hope you'll visit us, too!
Poised on a graceful mountainside overlooking majestic Lake George, a castle awaits you...
John A. Lavender II - owner of Highlands Castle.
Highlands Castle was born from a promise I made to my young son...
“Someday I’ll build a house where we both will…
Highlands Castle was born from a promise I made to my young son...
“Someday I’ll build a house where we both will…
During your stay
You'll have 'The Castle Cottage' all to yourself and will only share it with those you're traveling with. Your privacy will always be respected, but please know that I'm available (via phone, text, or email) if there's anything you need, or if you would like to chat in person!
You'll have 'The Castle Cottage' all to yourself and will only share it with those you're traveling with. Your privacy will always be respected, but please know that I'm available…
John is a Superhost
Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.
- Language: English
- Response rate: 100%
- Response time: within a few hours
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Things to know
House rules
Check-in: After 15:00
Check out: 11:00
No smoking
No pets
Health & safety
Airbnb's COVID-19 safety practices apply
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Security Deposit – if you damage the home, you may be charged up to £603