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Walk to Town, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Grand Open Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Grill

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walk to Town, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Grand Open Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Grill

If you are looking for a private escape to enjoy all the outdoor recreation that the beautiful Adirondack Mountains and Lakes have to offer, but want the convenience of being in the heart of the historic Lake Placid village, you have found your match!

Highland Loj is a unique home tucked away on a high hill overlooking the village of Lake Placid with filtered views of Whiteface Mountain and Mirror Lake and views of Cascade and Big Slide from the dining room side windows. It has the feel of living in a tree house! Although very private, it is only a few minutes walk to Main St., which boasts many outstanding restaurants, shops, and a multi-theater movie house. You will also enjoy Olympic History at your doorstep. For hockey fans and ice skaters, you are only two blocks from the 'Miracle on Ice' arena and four blocks from the ice rink where Eric Heiden won his gold!

In the winter, enjoy riding the bobsled, skiing the cross-country trails at the Olympic center on Mt. Van Hoevenberg, or skiing the Olympic downhill and Super G trails at Whiteface Mountain. In the summer, the Mirror Lake beach is only a short walk away; world-class hiking, rock climbing, fishing and other lake activities like paddle boarding on Mirror Lake, as are world class guides and gear.

In addition to privacy, the mountain/lake view and having the best location for Lake Placid entertainment, Highland Loj is a lovely “home away from home” for your family and friends. As previous reviewers have said, it has great charm and a “WOW Factor”. The layout of the home provides the ability to be together in the large open cathedral ceiling great room, but also gives your family and friends their own space in the three floor layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms.

Adjoined to this large family area, the gourmet kitchen has a Wolf Range, Asko dishwasher, granite countertops and is fully equipped with cookware and dish-ware. On the main level, there are also two comfy window seats available to take in the views and a large deck to enjoy the outdoors. There is plenty of seating with a wood burning fireplace, flat screen TV, premier cable, blu-ray player, and high speed internet. A bedroom and en-suite bath completes this level with a king-sized bed and private deck.

You enter the home on the lower level, which has an attractive entryway for all your boots and jackets. There is a bedroom with a queen bed and a bunk bed which has a full-sized bottom bunk adjoining another family room with another flat screen TV, premier cable, blu-ray player and a classic mini Nintendo system. In addition, there is a full bath with natural slate floor and shower, a game room with a foosball table, a laundry room, a deck with a 6 person hot tub to enjoy. In the backyard, there is also a lean-to and fire-pit.

The upper level provides two more bedrooms. The master bedroom boasts a king-size bed, en-suite tumbled marble and limestone bath, a private deck with mountain and lake views, and a sleeping loft. The second bedroom has an en-suite tumbled marble bath with a queen-size bed. You will find our mattresses and furnishing all more than comfortable. There are a/c units on the main level and upper bedrooms for the summer months. You can be sure that all bedding is sanitized on a regular basis and we are taking proper COVID-19 safety cleaning measures.

The Adirondacks are, without a doubt, the premier mountain experience in the Northeast! Highland Loj provides the full package for this experience. You will not be disappointed!

Permit #: 200064

Property manager

Bob and Deb

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: pack n play and high chair available upon request

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Placid, NY

What's nearby

  • Mirror Lake - 6 min walk
  • Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum - 7 min walk
  • Olympic Center - 9 min walk
  • Lake Placid Club Golf Courses - 14 min walk
  • Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joan Weill Student Center - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lake Placid Pub & Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Emma's Lake Placid Creamery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Town, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Grand Open Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Grill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Town, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Grand Open Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Town, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Grand Open Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Grill?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Town, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Grand Open Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Grill located?

This family-friendly Lake Placid vacation home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Adirondack Park, Mirror Lake, and Olympic Center. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Lake Placid Public Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Walk to Town, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Grand Open Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Grill Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place
Great location, beautiful property, wonderful host. Walk to everything in town. The kitchen and dining and living areas are all open and we spent most of our time at the house in these areas - great for dinner parties and conversation. Same goes for the fire pit - very cozy in the early Fall evenings. The house was very clean and well-kept. We highly recommend Highland Loj.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends wedding
Stayed with friends for our co-workers wedding. Great amenities. We cooked a few meals there. Short walk into town. Great house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Eclipse Getaway
The house was exactly as advertised. It was beautiful, clean, and well appointed. It met all of our needs and then some. Every one of our family members throughly enjoyed the house and all it had to offer. I would stay here again and recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay. Fun ski weekend
We had a wonderful stay and were visiting for a ski weekend. I would definitely stay again. The location is very convenient. The home is large, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The inside of the home was very clean and well enough maintained. The hot tub was a little smelly and needed to be cleaned, unfortunately. We cooked two dinners in the house. The kitchen is a good size and is well equipped. Oddly, the oven includes a thermometer that simply measures “warm” or “hot”, but without any actual numbers. Next time, I’ll bring a leave-in thermometer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT HOUSE
I'd give this 10/10 if I could. Perfect house, perfect location. Clean, updated and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Placid Home
We can't say enough good things about this home. The location was perfect...you can walk everywhere. The house was clean, well stocked and beds were very comfortable. It is definitely on the top of the list of any places we have stayed since making our annual trip to Lake Placid in the past 24 years.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Third time renters
This is the third time we’ve rented this property and it was perfect as always. We love the Adirondack vibe and love that there is enough space to gather but also enough space to be separate. The kitchen is probably the best stocked kitchen I’ve ever seen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend!
If looking for a getaway in Lake Placid, look no further! House is perfect! Includes a hot tub and fire pit. Place was nice and cozy for our Labor Day weekend vacation! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
First time to the area for our sons wedding. Was the perfect house for family to gather and we had room for the bride and groom and parties to get ready without seeing each other! It was a fantastic time and the house is in a great location to take advantage of a lot of touristy things as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend in ADK
Stayed at the Highland Loj for a family girls weekend filled with hiking and spending time together at the house. Wonderful amenities like the hot tub and extremely spacious- with 8 people we felt there was still room to spread out. 5 minute walk to town down Marcy Rd. Would definitely recommend this property to those looking for a relaxing get away in Lake Placid, and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
This property was perfect for our annual girls trip! Open living/dining area and so many beds. We walked to town both nights for dinner and drinks. Space was clean and the hot tub was a nice bonus. Don’t even think about renting first week in March each year because we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect. Thank you
Very easy to rent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times in Lake Placid
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lake Placid. The house was lovely and just what you would want in the Adirondacks. It is well kept up and has a nice kitchen, dining room and family room. It is walking distance to many stores and restaurants which is very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita M., Williamsburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
We Loved this home!
We truly enjoyed our stay in this home! It is was clean, secure, welcoming, the kitchen was outstanding, the grill was perfect, the deck, fire pit, and hot tub, rounded out the perfect vacation rental. The housekeeper was professional and was there when we arrived. She helped us with fixing connections with the lower level TV! I forgot to leave her a tip that I regret!! The only complaint that we had was the temperature in the main level bedroom but that was only for one night and it was very hot that weekend.. We would definitely rent this home again! Very close to downtown. Thank you for allowing our family to stay in your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Property
Exceptional well appointed property in an amazing location near downtown Lake Placid. Super convenient to the Ironman.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location in Lake Placid
This home is great! So much space and amenities as listed for spending a great weekend with friends in Lake Placid.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hemant J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski Tri
Clean, easy access to all attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ella D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for a Ski Team
This is probably the best house I've rented in Lake Placid. It is clean, conveniently located near downtown, and has plenty of space.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
Great location and great house. Best place we’ve stayed in Lake Placid. Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Fulton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Property is amazing! Pictures don't do it justice! I've stayed at many vacation rentals and this was by far the cleanest property I've seen. Only issue we ran into was with the parking and we chalked that up to the amount of snow. You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
25th Anniversary of family event.
The property is perfect in so many ways. Great to gather, have private time, enjoy the jacuzzi in the snow, walk to town, top of the line furnishings. Bed very comfortable and bedding soft and high quality. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M., Fairfield, NJ USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location & Size
This is a great location within a short walk of the Crowne Plaza & Main Street. All amenities lasted are available and in good working order.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kimberly K.

Quick walk to town
We had a great long weekend at this very spacious home. A quick walk into town. Plenty of space for our whole family. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021