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Your Adirondack Getaway CLICK & GO!  (On this page.)   Complete Accommodations Pricing.   Please read the NOT SO SMALL PRINT.   Fourpeaks 4-Season Availability Calendars.   To reserve your Fourpeaks vacation rental.  Which Fourpeaks place is right for you?   Your Fourpeaks Host helps navigate his webpage.   Discount prices and Fourpeaks for free.   "Less expensive then staying at a Hotel?" (An Email Exchange Plus Sequel.) .

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Your Adirondack Getaway	Description	Pricing/Rates	Maximum Occupancy	Amenities
Gypsy Camp	One room camp with deck plus Cedar House, 240 sq.ft.	Single or Double occupancy from $375/3days, $750/week.	2 persons
Thoreau House	Freehand copy of Thoreau's Walden Pond House, 2 rooms, 230 sq.ft.	Single or Double occupancy from $425/3days, $850/week.	2 persons
New Camp	One room camp with covered porch, 450 sq.ft.	Single or Double occupancy from $475/3days, $950/week.	2 persons
Wolf's Nest	One room remote camp with view deck, 250 sq.ft.	Single or Double occupancy from $525/3days, $1050/week.	2 persons
Sugar Camp	Two rooms plus screened porch, 620 sq.ft.	Single or Double occupancy from $600/3days, $1200/week.	2-4 persons
The Cabin	3 building, five rooms, Screen House, 880 sq.ft.	Single or Double occupancy from $625/3days, $1250/week.	2-6 persons
Ridge Camp	3 buildings, remote camp with five rooms, screened porch, Sauna, 1080 sq.ft.	Single or Double occupancy from $650/3days, $1300/week.	2-8 persons
Base Camp	Attractive alternate accommodations nearby.	Single or Double occupancy from $70/night.	2 or (lots) more persons

Prices based on Single or Double occupancy. Higher prices for additional guests and shared accommodations.
Pets welcome. See Rental Terms for pooch fees and more.
A Deposit Payment is required to secure reservation. Cancellation fees apply.
11% Sales/Occupancy Tax applies to all rentals of less than one week duration.

Discount Prices. We love to see guests come back. To make it easier, guests earn Frequent Flyers Points they can use toward Year-round Discounts. CLICK HERE to see our Reduced Rate Plans for Returning Guests.   Fourpeaks (almost) for free. Work here part-time on the trails or cleaning to pay your way. CLICK HERE  to learn about our Fourpeaks Work-Stay Program. Fourpeaks for free. Have a home or apartment in New York City? Plan your ideal Fourpeaks getaway and let us know what you have to offer in exchange. CLICK HERE to learn about a Fourpeaks Home Exchange.

Four-Season Availability
Calendars At Fourpeaks.
[CLICK on photo image for Seasonal Availability Calendar.]



For Reservations . . .
Phone your reservation now! 518-524-6726 or CLICK HERE for Toll-free calling any time.
Make your reservation on-line! CLICK HERE (Easy Form) to let us know your dates, the number of persons, and the Fourpeaks accommodation you've selected. (And don't forget to tell us about your vacation plans and interests so we can follow up with activity suggestions and more.)

All 7 Fourpeaks vacation/getaways offer Rest & Relaxation in a place of great natural beauty--a fun, healthful break from your everyday world. Each accommodation is different, however, in size, location, amenities and rental price. Hike in to our most secluded getaway? Drive right up to your Adirondack camp in a hidden valley with 4 mountains around? CLICK HERE to get the picture!

Dear Visitor,    Backcountry vacation/getaways on 700 acres with 4 mountains! I'd like to help make your web visit functional, and fast. (1) For an extended, fully informative experience CLICK HERE to Explore Fourpeaks. Use our navigation sidebar to get around. (2) For a one-page guided tour CLICK HERE  for a quick look at our 7 Backcountry Camps. (3) Just got a minute to spare? Tell me about the Vacation/Getaway you dream about. CLICK HERE for our Easy Inquiry Form. I'll respond with a Fourpeaks offer well suited to the season, your experience, budget and vacation preferences--together with activity suggestions, photos, maps and more. Sincerely yours,  Martin (Your Adirondack Guide)

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"Less expensive then staying at a Hotel?"
(An Email Exchange Plus a Sequel.)

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Subject: Your Adirondack Vacation/Getaway on a private riverview farm
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 20:28:48 -0400
From: MartinAndLouise
Reply-To: VisitUs@4peaks.com
Organization: Fourpeaks--Adirondack Backcountry Camps
To: "adc"@cs.com

To: Matthew and Jennifer
At: "adc"@cs.com

Dear Matthew and Jennifer,       [Thanks for your phone call.]

The open space on the map is New York's 6-million acre park,
the largest controlled use area in the East! Get the best
view of it you can from right here--

For Oct 6 in the High Peaks: very private, very pretty--

Your Adirondack Vacation/Getaway on a private riverview farm
this Fall . . .
'New Barn,' 2br, 2baths, valley view, comfort & convenience,
complete kitchen, fireplace, a supply of firewood--enough for
your visit--4 mountains, a jar of homemade jam, a hammock with
space, the friendly attention of your hosts, 700 acres with
hiking/skiing trails, an Adirondack River to fish and swim
in, a high degree of privacy in the accommodations & Quiet:
$700/3nights for 6 persons. [10% Room Tax applies. See NOTE.]

Consider another place on our scenic 42-acres?
'Old Barn,' 2br, 2baths, cozy rustic hideout, full of charm,
$600/3nights for 6 persons. [10% Room Tax applies. See NOTE.]

M&J--Eight vacation places here at Fourpeaks and each
one is unique--different in location, size, amenities and
rental cost. There are more PLACES and DATES to choose from.
See our Availability Calendar http://4peaks.com/femail0.htm
On-Line or phone 800-xxx-xxxx for more.

For 4-Season ACTIVITIES--miles of private hiking/skiing
trails with views and just R&R. River swimming, floating,
fishing. Lots more to do nearby--things most visitors
don't find. We'll guide you-- http://4peaks.com/foguest.htm

Thanks for finding "Fourpeaks." Please visit us On-Line at our
award winning 300-page website "4peaks.com." The photos, maps,
full descriptions, informative articles and area links will
enhance your appreciation of the natural beauty here.

http://4peaks.com/     "A 700-acre private rest and play-ground."
http://4peaks.com/fhome.htm   The Choice: Adirondack camp or Barn?
http://4peaks.com/fcamp.htm    Pretty Camps in a Hidden Valley.
http://4peaks.com/fotrails.htm    Hiking, walks and beauty spots.
http://4peaks.com/foguest.htm    Activities right here and nearby.
http://4peaks.com/foshort.htm    Rental Terms: Read before you decide!

          Your Adirondack Hosts,

          Martin Schwalbaum/Louise Merriam

P.S. For reservations phone 800-xxx-xxxx (US), 518-946-xxxx or
use Easy Email Form at http://4peaks.com/finquiry.htm
P.P.S. A 10% Essex County Occupancy Tax applies to rentals of
less than 7 days duration.

      Member Whiteface Mountain Visitors Bureau
   Member North Country Chamber of Commerce 518-563-1000

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Subject: Re: Your Adirondack Vacation/Getaway on a private riverview farm
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 20:39:52 EDT
From: "Adc"@cs.com
To: VisitUs@4peaks.com

Prices on the Internet indicate $450 and $500 dollars. Please explain the
new prices. It's disappointing Martin, because this is exactly the reason
we haven't been back to Four Peaks. We enjoyed our stay there a few years ago
and hoped for a similar experience. In addition we have told friends and
family about you place and was eager to get them up there for a visit. We
first stayed at your cabin because we enjoy the rustic feel and it was less
expensive then staying in a Hotel. But at $600 it exceeds most hotel bills.

If you have a different price you can quote us we'd be interested.

Thank You,

Matt and Jenn

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Subject: Re: Your Adirondack Vacation/Getaway on a private riverview farm
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 21:17:38 -0400
From: MartinAndLouise
Reply-To: VisitUs@4peaks.com
Organization: Fourpeaks--Adirondack Backcountry Camps
To: "Adc"@cs.com

Matt--

We make no bones about the fact that we charge for additional guests.
I'm sorry you're disappointed and for exactly the same reason you were
disappointed the last time you re-contacted us.

Our place is not cheaper than an average hotel stay. But the high degree of
privacy (even the rare sense of seclusion at the camps), our trash-free
open spaces, the quality of the furnishings and the activity opportunities
on our trails and at our beauty spots provide good value compared to just a
room and TV.

As for the pricing, please note that "Prices [are] based on Single or Double
occupancy. Higher prices for additional guests and shared accommodations."
(The note in quotes appears in every place on our website where prices
are shown.) We make no bones about the fact that we charge for additional
couples, kids and single guests--$50-$150 per person or couple, depending
on the length of stay. It's for extra wear and tear as compared to
occupancy by just one or two persons.

Thanks for your frank response. We're not unwilling to provide extra value
where we can--just not on a holiday weekend. Since you've visited in the past
you can take advantage of the reduced rates we offer for returning guests--
Free Upgrades, Mid-week Specials and All-Season Discounts. There are already
Frequent Flyer points in your account. Find out how many and how much money you
can save at our Frequent Flyer page http://4peaks.com/fgift.htm

Hope to see you again.

Best wishes,

Martin

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The Sequel. Next weekend Matt and Jenn stayed at New Barn all by themselves. Here's how it happened--
They called from the road Thursday PM and said they were interested in staying with us for the weekend. What kind of deal could they get?
As they were planning a late arrival, New Barn was the only available choice. But they had points on their Frequent Flyer card, so we offered them a free Accommodation Upgrade for the last-minute booking--$350 for 3 days--same price as New Camp.
Matt appears not to enjoy a Vacation/Getaway unless it's a bargain. He offered $300. Always happy to accommodate a Frequent Flyer and not wanting to spoil their fun, we accepted.
They had a nice weekend hiking some really big mountains we never heard of. It appears their whole family are confirmed ADK-46'ers. They commented very favorably on the attractive decor at New Barn and said it was very comfortable. We gave them 3 free jars of our homemade jam.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the benefits of carrying a Fourpeaks Frequent Flyer Card. CLICK HERE for more Fourpeaks Email Exchanges. Verbatim email exchanges with guests and prospective guests. Many of them informative. All of them good clean fun, even those about very serious subjects. Great if you like to read other people's mail.
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