Motel Long Lake & Cottages.

Dock Road in Long Lake, directly on the lake shore and a short walk to the hamlet's small commercial strip. The footprint is 3.4 acres of lakefront, which is more land than the typical motel-and-cottage operation manages this far north.

Lodging splits two ways. Eight motel rooms in the main building, each with two full beds, a private bath, and a screened porch, in the 1950s-roadside style. Eighteen freestanding cottages with porches, full baths, full kitchens, and some with fireplaces or direct lake views. Select rooms and cottages take pets. The mix is the right answer for groups of varying sizes booking the same week.

Private beach, two boat docks, and boat rentals available, which means guests can launch directly from the property onto Long Lake without trailering anywhere. Long Lake connects upstream to the Raquette River paddling network. Year-round, with winter access for snowmobile, ice fishing, and snowshoe use. Best for families and small groups who want a lake-at-the-door booking without paying a full resort rate.