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Four season Adirondack home on Lake Colby - Saranac Lake

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Saranac Lake, NY
  • Adirondack Health
    8 min walk
  • Adirondack Carousel
    2 min drive
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station
    2 min drive
  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    11 min drive

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About the area

Saranac Lake

City center stay.Your stay at this Saranac Lake vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Adirondack Park and Adirondack Health. Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and Adirondack Carousel are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Adirondack Health - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Waterhole - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bartok Cabin - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Lake Flower - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nori s, Good Food Naturally - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Donnelly's Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Asian Buffet Hibachi & Sushi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Romano's Saranac Lanes - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Four season Adirondack home on Lake Colby - Saranac Lake

**please feel free to contact us if your proposed stay is less than the minimum number of nights required.

Our waterfront traditional Adirondack farmhouse style home offers early 1900s charm with 21st century amenities. We have beautiful lake views, a wrap around covered porch overlooking the lake, an out door stone fire pit, and private dock. With 5 bedrooms and 3 levels of space, we are prefect for families and groups. Located on a private single lane road nearly adjacent to the beach. Close to Whiteface Mountain, Mt. Pisgah, the villages of Saranac Lake & Lake Placid, restaurants and activities.

We are located on a single-lane private road with a handful of homes. Our parking is located adjacent to this road, in our parking area and along the side of the lane. We have space for about 4 cars. Guests may access our dock and “boathouse” from either the stairs or the lake trail between the house and the lake. Guests have access to the garage as well as the games, bicycles and grill stored there.

*Please bring your own Beach and bath towels, as well as any personal washcloth type items.
Inside the home, we have the original wood floors throughout, and the house is decorated and furnished in both the Adirondack and classic styles, and features cedar log beds and early 1900s furniture throughout. Our living area has a view of the lake and is furnished with a couch, plush chairs, a rocker and an additional game or working table and chairs that double as additional seating for meals with large gatherings. The brick fireplace is the centerpiece of the room. The formal stair case sweeps up from the room to the second floor. We offer a flat screen TV on which guests may utilize their streaming services. For those musically inclined, an upright piano adds to the ambiance. The dining room also overlooks the lake, and has a beautiful hickory table with seating for 10. There is a ½ bath as well as a laundry room on the first floor. Our kitchen features Hickory cabinets and granite tops. It is a working galley style kitchen, and is fully stocked with most everything you may need for preparing and serving meals. The main entrance that we use leads into the kitchen. From there,, guests may also access the second floor via the old “servants’ stairs”. Kids love the flow of the house with two sets of stair cases!

The second floor features two full baths. One has the original claw foot tub and shower, with a rich brick floor. The other features a stand up shower, hardwood floor and 4 foot sink top. The largest bedroom features sweeping views of the lake right from your bed, as well as a gas fireplace. The main bed is a queen, and a twin size bed shares the space as well. Bedroom 2 has a gorgeous lake view and a full size bed, while bedroom 3 has a tree-view to the north and west, with a full size bed and an armoir.
Our third story space is accessed though a custom set of stairs retrofitted during renovation to provide easier access to an additional two bedrooms. The stairs are a touch steeper than those found in modern buildings, but have hand rails to assist. The blue room has a queen bed with a twin bunk bed over the top of it, and a stand alone twin sized bed. The orange room has two separate twin size beds and features built in shelving and cabinets. Both rooms have a view of the lake and offer excellent air flow from the breeze high up over the lake.

Location:

The Village of Saranac Lake is within walking distance and Lake Placid is about 15 minutes by car. Dewey Mountain ski (Nordic) and mountain bike center Minnesota Street. Whiteface Mountain and Titus Mountains are both approximately 40 minutes. Activities available everywhere and within just a few minutes of the house. Several hikes with peak summits, local park with basketball tennis and kids attractions is in walking distance on a protected path, mountain biking, Mount Pisgah, art and antique galleries, a historic carousel, Lake Flower and Saranac Lake boat launches, the farmers market, and main Street with food and entertainment. The Pendragon theater and the Lake Placid Center for the Arts offer excellent diversions.
PET POLICY: Pets are welcome on case by case basis, and guests should inquire first. We do not allow more than one animal per reservation. Our pet fee is $75/ night to a maximum of $250 per stay. Dogs must not be left unattended unless crated, and are strictly prohibited from furniture (including beds!) and especially our wool Pendleton plankets and bedding. Guests must clean up after the pet both inside and out of the home. Maximum size dog permitted is 60 lbs. Pease note we have original smooth wood floors and stair steps, and the home is not suitable for high energy or young excitable dogs.

1/2 BATH -Our 1/2 bath is open seasonally during the late spring, summer & fall, as it was part of the original 1901 construction designed as a summer only home. We converted the home to a 4 season residence, but, this bath is not over the basement foundation and we keep the water off from December until the cold weather passes. If you need the bath to accommodate someone in your party with mobility concerns, please let us know in advance and we will gladly restore its service during your stay. Thank you!
TRAILERS - if you plan to bring a trailer such as a boat in the summer (please note Lake Colby is a 10 horse max, but Lower Saranac Lake is just minutes away!) or a snowmobile in the winter, please note we have limited space at the house, but we do have parking recommenations, if it will not fit.

Property manager

Todd Drake

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please contact owner b4 booking. pet fee applies.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, a first aid kit, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Four Season Home Lake Walking Distance Village
Four Season Home Lake Walking Distance Village Saranac Lake
Four Season Home Lake Walking Distance Village House
Four Season Home Lake Walking Distance Village House
Four Season Home Lake Walking Distance Village Saranac Lake
Four Season Home Lake Walking Distance Village House
Four Season Home Lake Walking Distance Village Saranac Lake
Four Season Home Lake Walking Distance Village

Four season Adirondack home on Lake Colby - Saranac Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, Clean, and Spacious
We loved the view of Lake Colby and enjoyed fishing the lake in a canoe. The house was clean, spacious, and nice. There are many amenities , too many for us to use in 4 days. The location was perfect for us as we visited The Wild Center, Lake Placid, Middle Saranac Lake, and shopped in Saranac Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Classic house with history but had all the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ironman
Property clean and comfortable. Beds very comfortable, kitchen well supplied with dishes and pots and pans. Communication with property owner great. Dock area not accessible. Short supply of bath towels and garbage bags. Mix up with check in occurred because we changed our booking to arrive one day earlier and cleaners weren't notified.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
This was the perfect spot for our big group of family. The beach was perfect for the kids and everyone enjoyed the access to the kayaks and canoes. To get a place this big on the lake was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony f.

Liked: Cleanliness
warm and charming winter getaway
house was awesome, Todd was a great host. would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adirondack Fun at our Fingertips
We were a family of 13, four adult couples and 5 children, ranging in age from 5 to 74!! It's hard to find a place that can accommodate us all and the Lake Colby house was it. The house has 19th century charm and it made us feel like we were really in the Adirondacks. Beds were comfortable and Todd did so much to accommodate us, even bringing over a blender for our morning smoothies and evening frozen cocktails! Everyone enjoyed reading on the porch and looking at the lake. The dining room table fit all of us for big family meals. The small table in the living room was perfect for puzzles and crafts. We enjoyed our late night talks and s'mores around the fire pit. Everyone enjoyed hopping in canoes, kayaks and paddle boards and exploring the lake. Even the five year olds were able to master the kids' kayaks. The lake itself was beautiful with lots of areas to explore from your own boat. The public beach was next door and our kids could walk or bike there without crossing a street, which made us feel safe. The kids also made a fort in the wild area past the beach. We all enjoyed walks through the state forest at the end of the road. The location was also perfect for exploring the towns of Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. There were endless activities that matched everyone's tastes. I can't recommend this house enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family time at the Lake
This house and its location are absolutely spectacular. I greatly appreciate historic architecture and the owners have done such a loving job of restoring this beautiful home. The house was equipped with everything we needed. And the boat house had canoes and kayaks for everyone. It was wonderful to see my 10 and 7 year old grandchildren get on their life jackets and take canoes out on the lake. The 4 year old loved the nearby sandy beach. The adults had a great time in the canoes and hiking. It was a good family time together, with family members coming from Salt Lake City, Rochester, and San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing weekend
Excellent experience in a peaceful spot. Thank you for such a wonderful weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vesper M., Gansevoort

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Colby Lakefront Home
I recently stayed at this home with my husband and our 4 kids ages 11 to 6. Close family friends also vacationed with us and their family included 2 adults and a 13 y/o. The home is 100+ years old and beautifully restored. The home is huge! As a party of 9 we had beds left over. We spent the majority of our week sitting on the wrap around porch and enjoying the views of the lake. When we weren't on the porch the kids loved fishing from the dock. The home has so many kayaks and canoes! We were all able to explore the lake at once. The home also included a huge variety of life jackets. The public beach which has life guards is next to the property so we could easily walk to it. The kids loved swimming to the platform at the public beach. There are several hiking and biking trails near by, Lake Placid is also a short drive away. There were so many restaurants near by, we loved Tail O' the Pup and La Bella Ristorante. At night we enjoyed sitting around the fire pit and roasting s'mores. Plenty of outside seating was provided so we had less to pack. We all enjoyed the historic home which was decorated with not only Adirondack charm but also many historic items. We could tell that the home is loved by its owners and well cared for. On many days our kids didn't want to leave the house at all, they just wanted to be in the water or fish. There are many board games at the house as well. Every morning the kids would search through the game cabinet for a game to play at the dining room table. We loved that the home was close to restaurants and included so many amenities. The home owner was easily reached and he provided recommendations for different fishing locations on the lake and trails to hike/bike. Our kids said that this was one of their favorite vacations. Overall a great vacation in a beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel K., Elkins Park, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Colby Trip
This is a beautiful lake with plenty to do. We fished, kayaked and canoed. We brought our own canoe, but there were plenty of kayaks, canoes and lake toys available for our use. We took a boat out on the connecting lakes one day and hiked several others. The location was great-close to Saranac, a supermarket and restaurants and a quick easy drive to all the Lake Placid attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paddling the Adirondacks
Very convenient location. On the water. Our group of 10 adults found the place most comfortable. We paddled each day from a different Putin exploring beautiful Adirondack’s waterways. Spent late afternoons overlooking the water from the deck enjoying a cold beverage and later cooked marshmallows at the fire pit. Would recommend the place highly. Paul
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful vacation home
Beautiful antique house, well maintained, with everything we needed for our ski vacation. Property owner was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

darren o.

Waterfront and lake were great. Fire pit was nice too.
The house and property were very nice. The house had a lot of charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
The listing described the house accurately and the pictures were helpful. The location was perfect for giving our daughter a break from the dorm room as the college had an abbreviated break of 2 days off so we went to her instead of her coming home. If the weather were warmer it would have been ideal for some kayaking as the lake is in the backyard. It was lovely to have a fireplace and to enjoy. We were able to enjoy cooking together and having relaxing family time together.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house- close to lots
Beautiful house that was plenty big enough for my family of 12. Great location and a gorgeous wrap around porch and view of the lake. Could use some small upgrades- like a better banister on the 2nd floor at the top of the stairs and a door on one of the bedrooms on the 3rd floor. But its a picturesque Adirondack lakehouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traditional Charming
Lovely escape in a charming, traditional home. Close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property is a beautiful location and close to town. We would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property definitely stay again. Owners communication was really helpful.
Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place and Location
We enjoyed our stay here and appreciated the comms with the property owner. Everything was per the description. Thanks you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saranac Lake House
Highly recommend staying here. I was pleased to see how clean it was. The house presents the true Adirondack atmosphere. We went to celebrate my mother in-laws 80th Birthday. The lake house was a delight. Two “80 somethings “ maneuvered easily through the house including the upstairs. The owners were pleasant and very accommodating. They give a deep cleaning between clients. The house is WELL stocked with I’d have to say everything we needed and then some. Thank you, my in laws talked about making this an annual trip! AAA+++ 👍👍👍 Mark N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Getaway
This house and property is so well maintained and you can tell a lot of work went into renovations. We enjoyed the view and the wrap around porch which had shade throughout the entire day! Plenty of space and beds to accommodate everyone. Kitchen is well stocked and has everything you need to cook meals. The dining table easily fit our family for each meal with a gorgeous lake view. The living room had comfortable and relaxing furniture. We put together a difficult but enjoyable 1000 piece puzzle :) And used the canoe and kayak multiple times and was easy in and out access with the dock and ladder. The beach was a short walk and the kids loved the beach and swimming. This house and location was the perfect getaway we were looking for! Thank you for providing a lovely home for our family to enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Skye B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Stayed here for a long weekend with family to celebrate a graduation and it was exactly what we needed. Clean, quiet, and had great amenities that made the weekend fun. We personally enjoyed the fire pit and kayaks/canoes. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick C., Rye NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Ice fishing lake colby
Very nice roomy house Clean and well stocked Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable weekend in Saranac Lake
We had a terrific weekend up in Saranac lake for a wedding. We rented Todd’s house and it was a perfect place to stay over the weekend. The view of Colby Lake is beautiful. The house is a “typical” Adirondack house. It is comfortable, has all the amenities you need, great views of the lake and the fall foliage, and is centrally located to both town and hiking trails. We took full advantage of the opportunity to hike in between wedding festivities. It was great to retire at the end of each night to “our” house. A great wedding and great weekend up in Saranac Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bray L.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Old Style Adirondack "mini-Camp"
I gave a review before.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019