Fourth Lake Getaway
Private Fourth Lake Waterfront • Fulton Chain of Lakes • Central Adirondacks
Fourth Lake Getaway
Private Fourth Lake Waterfront • Fulton Chain of Lakes • Central Adirondacks
True Fourth Lake Waterfront
Located directly on Fourth Lake in Eagle Bay, Harts Content offers 80 feet of private shoreline with a sandy beach, shallow gradual entry and an all-sand bottom.
A private dock and two underwater moorings make it easy to enjoy Fourth Lake by boat or jet ski, with a public boat launch less than a mile away.
Set between Old Forge and Inlet, Harts Content puts you right in the heart of the Fulton Chain of Lakes.
Your Adirondack Home on Fourth Lake
Thoughtfully renovated for year-round Adirondack living, Harts Content is a comfortable 1,200-square-foot lakefront cabin that sleeps up to 10. Three queen bedrooms and the Eagle’s Nest Loft are located upstairs, with additional sleeping space available in the main-floor living area. Two full bathrooms and an open living space complete the cabin.
Sleeps Up to 10
Three queen bedrooms, two full-size beds in the Eagle’s Nest Loft and additional main-floor sleeping space provide flexible accommodations for up to 10 guests.
3 Bedrooms & Eagle's Nest Loft
Upstairs, three bedrooms each feature a queen bed, while the Eagle’s Nest Loft offers two full-size beds and its own entertainment space.
2 Full Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms are conveniently located on separate floors, each with a spacious walk-in shower.
Inside Harts Content
Living & Gathering Spaces
The open living area is the heart of the cabin, with comfortable seating, a gas fireplace and views toward Fourth Lake. It’s an inviting place for conversation, movies, games or a quiet evening by the fire.
Cozy Comfort
Settle in around the gas fireplace or enjoy a quiet evening in the main living room.
Room to Gather
The open layout connects the living room and kitchen, making it easy to spend time together while cooking, dining or relaxing.
Stay Connected
A Smart TV, Spectrum cable, Wi-Fi and streaming capability give you plenty of options when you're ready for some indoor time.
Kitchen & Dining
A fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook, gather and enjoy your stay. Prepare meals with Fourth Lake right outside the window, then settle in together after a day on the water.
Fully Equipped
Stainless appliances, gas range, microwave and plenty of counter space make cooking at the cabin easy.
Fresh Water on Tap
Enjoy our dedicated triple-filtered water bottle filling station, plus double-filtered drinking water throughout the cabin.
Coffee & Lake Views
Start your morning with a Keurig or traditional coffee maker and enjoy your coffee overlooking Fourth Lake.
Rest & Recharge
Three queen bedrooms provide a peaceful place to recharge after a full day in the Adirondacks. Thoughtfully prepared for your stay, each bedroom offers a welcoming space to settle in and unwind.
Three Queen Bedrooms
Three private bedrooms, each furnished with a queen bed.
Linens & Towels Provided
Fresh bed linens and bath towels are provided for your stay, making packing and arrival easy.
Sleeps Up to 10
Additional sleeping accommodations provide flexibility for families and groups.
Bathrooms
Harts Content has two full bathrooms conveniently located on separate floors. One is on the main floor and the second is upstairs. Both feature spacious walk-in showers, and fresh bath towels, hand towels and washcloths are provided for your stay.
Two Full Bathrooms
One full bathroom is located on the main floor, with a second full bathroom upstairs.
Spacious Walk-In Showers
Both bathrooms feature roomy walk-in showers with plenty of space to get ready.
Towels Provided
Fresh bath towels, hand towels and washcloths are provided, so you can pack a little lighter.
The Eagle’s Nest Loft
Tucked above the main living area, the Eagle’s Nest Loft is a bonus space with two full-size beds, a Smart TV and retro gaming. It offers additional sleeping space along with a separate spot for movies and games.
Loft Hangout
A separate upstairs space that adds flexibility to the cabin’s sleeping and living areas.
Games & Entertainment
A Smart TV and vintage Atari/Nintendo gaming system add a little old-school fun to the loft.
Two Full-Size Beds
Two full-size beds provide additional sleeping accommodations for your stay.
Made for Days on the Water
Start the morning along the shoreline, spend the afternoon swimming from the sandy beach, or head out from the private dock for a day on Fourth Lake. The shallow, gradual entry and all-sand bottom provide easy access to the water.
Made for Family Lake Days
Enjoy your own stretch of Fourth Lake with a private sandy beach and shallow, gradual entry.
Private Beach & Dock
A private dock and two underwater moorings provide convenient access for your boats and jet skis.
Bring the Boats & Jet Skis
A public boat launch and Rivett’s Marina are less than a mile away.
Gather Around the Fire
As the sun goes down, the lakeside fire pit becomes one of our favorite places at Harts Content. Twelve Adirondack Polywood chairs surround the fire, just steps from Fourth Lake.
Lakeside Fire Pit
A stone fire pit sits just steps from the shoreline.
Seating for the Whole Group
Twelve Adirondack Polywood chairs provide plenty of seating around the fire.
Adirondack Evenings
Enjoy the lake view, a crackling fire and evenings under the Adirondack sky.
Outdoor Living by the Lake
The waterfront extends well beyond the beach and dock. From morning coffee beneath the pergola to an outdoor dinner after a day on the water, there are plenty of places to enjoy the property from sunrise to sunset.
Pergola & Three Swings
Three swings beneath the lakeside pergola offer a peaceful spot for morning coffee, reading or taking in the view.
Lounge by the Lake
Six lounge chairs and two umbrellas provide a comfortable place to enjoy sunny afternoons along the waterfront.
Grill & Dine Outdoors
A propane gas grill and picnic table make outdoor meals easy during your stay.
Comfort & Convenience
Harts Content is equipped for comfortable stays in every season, with the everyday conveniences of home and the systems that make year-round Adirondack living a little easier.
Washer & Dryer
A washer and dryer are available throughout your stay - especially convenient for longer visits, towels, swimsuits and lake-day laundry.
Comfort in Every Season
Air conditioning, heat and a gas fireplace keep the cabin comfortable from summer lake days through winter getaways.
Connected & Covered
Wi-Fi, Spectrum cable, Smart TVs and a whole-house generator help keep your stay comfortable and connected.
Planning Your Stay?
Harts Content is available for rentals throughout the year. Text is the best way to reach us for current availability, seasonal rates, and questions about your stay.
Four-Season Rentals
Summer weekly stays, fall getaways, winter seasonal rentals, and spring availability.
Owner Hosted
Connect directly with the owners for availability, rates, and questions about Hart's Content.
Text Preferred
(716) 572-1222
The quickest way to reach us about your Fourth Lake stay.
The Story of Harts Content
A Family Place on Fourth Lake
For generations, the Adirondacks have been part of our family's story. From childhood summers filled with cousins, campfires and music to the generations gathering here today, Harts Content has always been a place that brings our family together.
From Ice House to Adirondack Camp
The story of Harts Content reaches back to the early 1900s, when the original structure is believed to have been built as an ice house on the shore of Fourth Lake.
Large blocks of ice were cut from frozen Adirondack lakes and stored in ice houses before being transported by train to New York City, where natural ice helped keep food cold in the days before modern refrigeration.
By the mid-1900s, the building had been converted into an Adirondack camp. Local residents have told us that as many as 12 camps once stood on the property, including a bunkhouse built over an archway at the end of what is now our driveway.
***Pictured from left: Howard Erwin Hart, John Francis “Jack” Hart Jr., and Fern Hart, three siblings whose family connection to the Adirondacks would continue for generations.
The Hart Family Comes to Fourth Lake
The Hart family’s connection to the Adirondacks stretches back generations. Long before Harts Content became part of our story, our family camped throughout Old Forge, Inlet, Eighth Lake and Raquette Lake. Tent camping, campfires, cousins and days spent exploring the woods and lakes created a love for the Adirondacks that has carried through generations.
In the late 1970s, our great-uncle Howard Hart and his wife, Bea, purchased the Fourth Lake property, which at the time included two remaining side-by-side camps. That purchase gave our family a permanent place on the lake and began a new chapter in a tradition that continues today.
A Family Tradition Continues
Our connection to Uncle Howard was especially meaningful. He was our grandfather Jack Hart’s brother, and after our grandfather passed away while our mother, Linda, and her four brothers were still young, Uncle Howard stepped into an important parental role in their lives. Our mother shared an especially close bond with him, and he loved her like a daughter.
Because of that relationship, Harts Content became much more than a summer camp to our family. Our mom and dad, Linda and Frank, along with David and me, spent many summers here with Uncle Howard and Bea, creating memories on Fourth Lake that have stayed with us throughout our lives.
Today, Harts Content remains what it has always been for our family: a place to gather, reconnect, and share our love of the Adirondacks. Now, as another generation begins making memories here, we look forward to carrying the Hart family tradition forward and keeping Harts Content in our family for generations to come.
