The lawn at Camp Sunnyside sloping through tall pines down to a dock and boathouse on Friends Lake in the Adirondacks.

A Private Adirondack Camp on Friends Lake

Get the whole
family to one lake.

Camp Sunnyside is a private Adirondack camp on Friends Lake — eleven bedrooms, one dock, room for all twenty-one of you. Book the entire camp and gather three generations in one place for the week you’ll retell for years.

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Sleeps 21 11 bedrooms 150 ft private lakefront Friends Lake, Adirondacks, NY

A private camp, all your own

Somebody in every family holds it together.

The one who wants everyone in the same place at least once a year — the kids, the grandkids, the in-laws, the ninety-five-year-old and the three-month-old, all under one roof. Camp Sunnyside is built for exactly that person.

The sage-shingled Game House at Camp Sunnyside among the pines, with a covered porch, hot tub, and the red gondola beside it. — Six buildings across a private lakefront — all yours for the week.

Pillar One

You book the entire camp. Never by the room.

The whole compound is yours for the week — main house, guest house, game house, the dock, the fire pits, all of it. No shared walls, no other guests, no splitting the group across three rentals in town.

One property, one gathering.

The great room at Camp Sunnyside with a fieldstone hearth stacked with firewood, leather sofas, and a wall of glass toward the lake. — The great room, where the whole family lands at the end of the day.

Pillar Two

Refined comfort, real adventure.

Two full kitchens, a hot tub, two fireplaces, quality bedding in every room — and just outside, 150 feet of clean, calm shoreline, a boat at the dock, and the Adirondacks in every direction.

The kind of place where the coffee is good and the water is cold and nobody wants to leave.

A dining nook at Camp Sunnyside with a wooden table, rattan chairs, window seat, and a canoe paddle displayed on the built-in shelf. — Not a booking engine — a conversation with the people who own the camp.

Pillar Three

Every stay arranged personally by the owners.

This isn’t a booking engine. Tell us who’s coming and what the week is for, and the owners plan it with you directly — the right dates, the right details, a custom quote for your group.

Every family that stays here was welcomed personally. Yours will be too.

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You book the entire camp.
Never by the room.

Room for everyone

Real beds for 21. No sleeping bags on the floor.

Eleven bedrooms across three houses mean everyone gets a real bed and a door that closes — the whole family together, with space to spread out. Gather everyone in the great room by day; send each branch of the family off to its own quiet corner at night.

Main House

Single-story · the heart of the gathering

4 bedrooms · 2 baths

1 King bedroom
3 Queen bedrooms
Crib & pack ’n play

Family-friendly and step-free, with the great room, both fireplaces, and the sunroom.

Guest House

A second family branch, all its own

7 bedrooms · 1 bath

2 Queen bedrooms
4 Twin beds & 1 Full bed
2 Sofa beds

Open year-round — the camp is fully winterized, including the Guest House.

Game House

Sleeping over the games room

3 bedrooms · 1 bath

3 Full-bed bedrooms
Ping pong, darts & bar below
75″ TV lounge

Where the older kids and cousins claim their own corner.

11 bedrooms 4 full baths sleeps up to 21

On Friends Lake

150 feet of shoreline that’s yours alone.

Friends Lake is private-access-only — one of the cleanest, calmest lakes in New York State — and Camp Sunnyside sits right on it, with 150 feet of your own shoreline, a sandy shallow area made for kids, a dock, and a waterfront deck for the long evenings.

Swim off the dock, take the boat out at sunset, or float in water clear enough to see the bottom.

Amenities

On the water

Private dock and waterfront deck with grill
Sandy, shallow swim area — safe for the little ones
Complimentary kayaks and paddleboards
Ski boat available to rent for your stay

Gather & play

Game house: ping pong, darts, a bar, big-screen TV, and Sonos throughout
Hot tub on the deck
Two fireplaces and two outdoor fire pits
Five decks and patios, three porches, and a grassy lawn

Cook & host

Two full kitchens, an outdoor kitchen, and a lakeside kitchenette
Full stainless appliance suite
Room to cook for the whole family — or bring in a private chef

Four seasons, one camp

The same lake, four different weeks.

Summer is the reunion everyone means to have. Fall, winter, and spring are quieter, smaller, and open to a long weekend — just ask.

Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring

Summer

The whole family, all together

The classic Camp Sunnyside week. Days on the dock, the boat out on the lake, paddleboards and kayaks, sunset cruises, and campfires with the whole family. This is the reunion everyone means to have and never quite plans — the one where the grandkids catch their first fish.

Summer stays are one-week stays, Sunday to Sunday.

The sage-shingled Game House at Camp Sunnyside set among tall Adirondack pines, with a covered porch and hot tub.

Fall

Foliage, fire pits, a quieter lake

When the leaves turn, Friends Lake empties out and the camp gets even better. Bring a smaller group for a long weekend of hikes, foliage, and evenings around the fire.

Shoulder-season stays don’t have to be a full week — ask us about a long weekend.

The fieldstone hearth in the Camp Sunnyside great room, stacked with firewood beneath snowshoes and a canoe paddle.

Winter

Gore Mountain and the hot tub

Ski Gore Mountain by day, come home to two fireplaces and the hot tub by night. Ice fishing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling are all right here — a four-season base for a group that wants the Adirondacks in the snow.

Shorter winter stays welcome — just ask.

Spring

Early lake access, lower rates

The lake wakes up, the camp is quiet, and rates run lower than peak season. A good time for a smaller group or a shakedown getaway before the summer rush.

A quiet, early-season window all your own.

What families say

Three generations. One week. One property they’ll never forget.

★★★★★

“We had three generations enjoy a week at Camp Sunnyside. It’s your own large beautiful secluded lakefront property. We saw and heard loons daily. Our 2-year-old grandson caught his first fish. Nothing better than watching the sunset in the peace and quiet of the Adirondacks with a campfire and s’mores. This place is even better than the remarkable photos!”

B ScottWaco, TX

★★★★★

“Very clean, perfectly laid out property for large groups of friends or family. Loved that we could all gather comfortably in the main house but split off for some privacy in the other houses. Highly recommend this place!”

Emma P.New York, NY

★★★★★

“A week filled with delightfulness. Camp Sunnyside has all the amenities, was very clean, and accommodating for 13 adults and 2 babies. Some favorite events were s’mores over the camp fire, yard games, and my favorite, the sunset boat ride cruising around Friends Lake. The perfect place to make memories with your family and friends. We will return.”

Terry & Becky A.Tulsa, OK

★★★★★

“Camp Sunnyside is the greatest place on earth for my family and I. We’ve spent decades at Friends Lake… it’s peaceful, beautiful, and a real treasure of the Adirondacks. You can water ski, fish, swim, or float in the crystal clear water. The property is immaculate and the houses give you everything you need to feel at home.”

Karri Z.Buffalo, NY

★★★★★

“Camp Sunnyside was the perfect place for our extended family vacation! The lake is beautiful and clear and there was a nice shallow, sandy area for the kids to play in the water. Everything was spotless and there was plenty of room for our entire family — spaces to spend time together or quiet time apart. We will definitely be returning!”

Heather G.Rochester, NY

★★★★★

“We had the most wonderful stay at this gorgeous waterfront home. The property and houses were even more beautiful in person than the photos. The lake access and all the thoughtful amenities helped make our stay feel extra special. We hope to return to this beautiful and private slice of heaven on Friends Lake.”

Rhody S.Hartford, CT

★★★★★

“An amazing home on Friends Lake, perfect for any vacation. Our family had the most wonderful time. Fan favorites: the paddleboards, kayaks, ping pong table, and jacuzzi. We rented the boat for a day to water ski, tube, and take a sunset cruise — perfect for all ages. More than we could have imagined.”

Morgan R.Trenton, NJ

★ 5.0 Airbnb ★ 5.0 VRBO

As featured in Adirondack Life magazine

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Why don’t you list nightly rates?

Every stay here is custom. Because you’re reserving the entire camp for your specific group and dates, we quote each booking personally rather than posting a fixed rate. Tell us your dates and who’s coming, and you’ll get a clear, custom quote — usually within a day. Summer rates generally run $2,500–$3,500/night; September–May runs $850–$1,750/night.

Is there a minimum stay?

Yes. Summer stays are booked as one-week stays, Sunday to Sunday. In the off-season — fall, winter, and spring — shorter stays and long weekends are welcome. Just ask.

When can we come — is the camp open year-round?

Yes, Camp Sunnyside is a four-season camp, fully winterized and open year-round — including the Guest House. Summer is for the lake and the boat; fall for the foliage and the fire pits; winter for skiing Gore Mountain, the hot tub, and the fireplaces; spring for a quiet early-season getaway.

Do you allow pets?

We’re a pet-free camp, which keeps the houses comfortable and allergy-friendly for every family that stays.

What are the house rules?

This is a private family camp, and we ask guests to treat it like one — no events or parties beyond your own group, and a little care for our quiet lakefront neighbors.

How do we pay?

Once your dates are confirmed and the rental agreement is signed, we’ll send simple payment instructions. Most guests pay the deposit and balance by secure bank transfer; check and Venmo are also welcome. Half is due at booking — this deposit is the booking prepayment, not a separate security deposit — with the balance due 90 days before arrival.

How does booking work?

Send us your requested dates and a little about your group through the inquiry form below. The owners will reply personally — usually within a day — to answer your questions, confirm availability, and send a custom quote and rental agreement. There’s no instant online checkout: every booking is arranged one-to-one, so your week is exactly right before anything is confirmed.

Is the camp good for young kids?

Very. The main house is single-story, there’s a crib, a pack ’n play, and a high chair, and the lake has a sandy, shallow swim area made for little ones.

How do we get there?

Camp Sunnyside is in Chestertown, NY, about an hour north of Albany International Airport (45 minutes from Floyd Bennett Memorial in Glens Falls, about 1h15 from the Albany-Rensselaer train). A car is highly recommended — rideshare isn’t reliable out here.

Plan your stay

Tell us about your gathering.

Share your dates and a little about your group, and the owners will get back to you personally — usually within a day — with a custom quote and answers to your questions. There’s no instant checkout here; every stay is arranged one-to-one so it’s exactly right for your family.

24-hour reply Prefer to talk it through? Call us at (254) 366-6466.

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Number of adults

Number of children Ages, if you’d like — we’re family-friendly.

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Submitting this doesn’t book or charge anything — it starts a conversation. We’ll reply personally with availability and a custom quote for your group.

Get the wholefamily to one lake.