A natural sanctuary awaits at this forest-framed mountain retreat where travelers can unwind on a spacious 60-foot deck with pond views near Ellicottville
Alpine Wilderness Lodge offers a peaceful escape in upstate New York. The rustic yet comfortable property features a private pond for fishing or enjoying water views. Hikers find trails leading to mountain vistas, while those seeking quiet moments find plenty of spots to relax.
Located in Great Valley, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Holiday Valley Resort and Winery of Ellicottville are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Snow Pine Village and Sky High Aerial Adventure Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Watson's Chocolates and Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Great Valley travel guide
A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The Alpine Wilderness Lodge . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Games, books, and barbecue grills
Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at The Alpine Wilderness Lodge boast comforts such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Highchairs, children's books, and travel cribs
2 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
TVs with cable channels
Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
Books
Games
Playground
Stereo
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
In the mountains
On the waterfront
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
More
Fireplace
Heating
Living room
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No parties allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is The Alpine Wilderness Lodge pet-friendly?
Yes, this lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Alpine Wilderness Lodge ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Alpine Wilderness Lodge ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Alpine Wilderness Lodge located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Snow Pine Village, Sky High Aerial Adventure Park, and Holiday Valley Resort. Watson's Chocolates and Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Reviews
The Alpine Wilderness Lodge Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Robert M.
10 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Class reunion
The address was confusing because I assume the owner lived at the address on the listing, but "The Lodge" was about 1/4 of a mile down the road from the house address listed. There was also no cell tower available, so you could only text with the WIFI. However, the Lodge was remote, VERY peaceful and Quiet, large and open and tranquil. It was also away from any kind of traffic or any neighbors.
Robert M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cliff J.
2 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The lodge is super rustic, which was really cool. There was plenty of room to socialize, eat, and gather around the fire. The bedrooms are cold, so prepare accordingly.It's a pretty short drive to Holiday Valley ski area. Roughly 15-20 mintues.My only knock is that we received no entry information from the owner prior to our arrival. The only message we got was "owner will be in touch with arrival info".We arrived very late in the evening and service in the valley where the property is located is extremely spotty. So after driving to the given address and not finding the property, we had to drive back down to where we had service to call. We didn't get an answer after trying several times, and VRBO tried several times to no avail. We even drove back up to the address and walked down several driveways deep in the snow to see if we could find the property. No luck. We ended up having to book a room at a local hotel for the first night because of that.We ended up getting in touch with the owner the next day and getting in, which was good, but we were still out one night in terms of cost, and also for a hotel room. A couple of notes: The property isn't at the given address. It's a little further down the road at a dead end and still further off the road than that, so there's no way to find it if you're casually looking and driving around. If you're there in the winter, make sure you have a good all-wheel drive vehicle. We will stay there again if they'll have us.
We enjoyed our stay at this secluded place. The lodge was clean and had plenty of indoor and outdoor space for our group of ten. Definitely would come again.
It was a perfect to be able to get away and catch up with friends! The property is amazing. Second time staying here as a group and we will definitely be coming back again.
We had a relaxing weekend. Cooking out, fishing and camp fires are how we enjoyed our time. I'm in a wheelchair and as far as wheelchair friendly I would say that the house is almost perfect with plenty of room. The door threshold could be a little difficult and the hill to the fire required a little help. I will definitely return. Thank you for the great weekend.
We had a group of friends and family staying for a ski weekend, and The Lodge was perfect! There was plenty of space to spread out, but also a living room area in front of the fire place that felt super cozy. Comfortable beds, large dining table, plenty of hot water and a fire to warm up after skiing, and a casual feel...couldn't get better any better than that.
Make sure to get specific direction for getting in, as the address isn't a pinpoint location, but it's well worth the trip to have such a spacious house and property around it. We are planning to come back over the summer when we can enjoy the outside areas more. Thanks for a great stay!
Loved the area, very secluded and peaceful. Great pond with bird watching and serenades by the frogs. The cabin could have been a bit cleaner, cupboards, and stove need a good cleaning, and there was a musty smell that lingered. I could tell there was a lot of history in the place and that gave it charm. The front porch was perfect. It would have been helpful to have a reference binder with info on operating stove safely and how to access cable. There was only one porch light that worked which makes those arriving in the dark for the first time a bit more challenging . Still had a wonderful family time. Great table i kitchen with room for all and then some.
This was an older hunting lodge in the woods, many game mounts and antlers, we thought it was very cool and certainly unique, close to Holiday valley, we had a great time.
We had two families spend a week here and enjoyed every minute of it. Plenty of room for 9 people and the pond was big enough to enjoy our kayaks and paddle board. Margie was great to deal with and we will back at some point in the future.
This is the ideal spot to get away from everything (including cell service). There is plenty of yard to play games like cornhole/can jam etc. The cabin had plenty of space for 8 adult men - large main room with 4 couches and tons of outdoor space. We also loved the stove, plenty of burners and a flat top section was great for breakfast.
We really enjoyed the property. We only wish we had more "quality wood" to burn in the fire pit. We used it sparingly due to lack of quality wood. We shall return next year!
A secluded spot with plenty to do. The pond was perfect to keep the kids entertained, either fishing, swimming, or jumping off the rope swing. The trails are pretty well maintained and worth the time to walk them. Overall we had an amazing time with friends and family.
We had a great time at the lodge. Its very large and roomy. It rained most of the time unfortunately, but we had board games and all kinds of stuff there too keep us occupied. Ended up being a great time bonding.
We brought our kayaks and enjoyed the pond. Didnt try the ropeswing this time, but i will on the next trip. Gas grill came in handy. Great firepit. Overall great time. We will be back
We had a wonderful time at The Lodge. Enjoyed relaxing with family and friends. Having fires indoors and out, walking the property and just overall a nice place to have a family get camp out. My 3 year old grand daughter didn't want to leave and wants to know when we can go back.
Our stay at the lodge was great! We enjoyed the remote and spaciousness of the property. The never ending trails (beautiful,) the huge yard, nice pond, and roomy house fit our family perfectly. We had all ages stay for my step-dads 50th birthday and everyone enjoyed there stay. We especially liked swimming in the pond and hanging around the campfire at night. I would definitely recommend this property - the owners were so nice as well!
We had a wonderful time staying at this perfect remote location. The cabin was very large and the property was amazing! That pond is so peaceful! A few recommendations to anyone going to visit in the future- bring your own camping chairs to sit around the fire. Other than a picnic table there is no seating. If you have small children, bring nightlights! The cabin is pitch black at night. I also felt that I had a difficult time communicating with the owner. It took a very long time for responses and when it came close to the trip I had no reply from leaving a voicemail asking for a call back. I finally had to call again and Margie was extremely pleasant to speak with. But, there was some very important details about the property that should have been addressed without me having to track the owner down. Like- the actually directions to the cabin - they are a little different from what is listed , how to get inside the place and the WiFi password. The linoleum should really be washed between guests. Also, the dumpster on the property seriously needs to be addressed. It was very full when we showed up and the bears broke in to it WITH the bungee cords still attached and we had placed rocks on top! We had to clean up other guests garbage in the morning and it was very disgusting! Even with any minor issues we would return to this place in a heartbeat! Other than the floors, the cabin was fairly clean! It was very relaxing and we had perfect summer weather to enjoy everything the place had to offer!
Jill P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Lisa D.
6 August 2020
Liked: Communication, location
Relaxing
The location is very private and peaceful.
Although twice neighbors showed up on Atvs, to fish and drop off trash, which threw us off. It was wonderful to listen to the quiet, except when neighbor ran chainsaw for hours. The cabin is big but could be cleaner. Cobwebs, lightbulbs out, floors were dirty upon arrival, screens are ripped, mouse in bedroom. Couches are comfy, table huge, deck amazing. My favorite part was the swing overlooking pond and sound of nearby stream. My kids loved catching newts in pond. My husband loved rocking chairs. Address delivered us to neighbors house which we were not expecting. Wish there was instructions for grill, tv, stove, fireplace. Overall nice stay.