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River Road Loj in Lake Placid

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, table football

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 112900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • 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.

River Road Loj in Lake Placid

Authentic Adirondack log lodge-style home sited on a hilltop near Lake Placid's ski jumps, overlooking Whiteface Mt and panoramic forest views with no other houses in sight. Newly opened for guests July 2019! This fine log home has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, spread over 3 levels of living, with ample outdoor living areas of bedroom walkout balcony, large decks, and covered porches, helping to keep a close connection to nature both inside and outside the house.

Hilltop privacy, epic mountain views, luxury log home living all located on a quite road used by Olympic athletes for training runs, and located 3 minutes to Olympic Ski Jumps, 5 minutes to Lake Placid, 10 minutes to High Peaks trailheads, 9 minutes to Whiteface Mt ski area, 1 minute to Ausable River fly fishing.

This Lake Placid log home has 4 bedrooms for guests and will comfortably sleep 10 in beds. All upstairs beds are rustic log post bedframes, and bedrooms all have rustic trimmings of birchbark or cedar bark. The master bedroom suite upstairs has a king bed with a walkout balcony with panoramic views over the Adirondack wilderness and Whiteface Mt that you can wake up to, along with a linear gas fireplace and Adirondack-style furnishings, and a luxury walk-in tile shower, seperate soaking tub, and heated towel rack. Bedroom #2 is upstairs off the loft, has a rustic cedar queen bed and cedar bark accents throughout the room, and opens up onto the loft overlooking the great room and views beyond. Additional twin bed also in room. Bedroom #3 is on the main level, also off the great room, featuring a queen size rustic cedar bedframe. Bedroom #4 in the finished lower level is used as a kids' bunkroom, with 3 twin beds and one bunkbed set, and also includes a bathroom adjacent to this bedroom. Max occupancy for this home per local rental law and permit is 10 persons.

The house is fully equipped and furnished in a modern rustic Adirondack style with many thoughtful features and details including locally-sourced log and cedar timbers, posts, rails and custom trim. The Great Room features a real wood burning high-efficiency fireplace and stone hearth, massive ceilings and log beams, and a huge whole tree sourced right from the property that serves as the entire structural main beam holding up the entire roof. The great room reading table holds a collection of Adirondack books, maps and essays which should inspire and inform your time in the Adirondacks.

Kitchen and dining room are spacious with seating for 10 persons, and with a french door opening up to the open covered porch and deck area, where a grill will be situated. The kitchen is fully equipped including two sinks, ample granite counter space, large french door refrigerator, black stainless appliances, both a Kureg and regular coffee maker, all dishware, and some pantry items curated and carried forward for anyone to use. All linens and towels and soaps are of course provided but you will want to bring your own personal bathroom items including shampoo. There is a washing machine and dryer that will be available for guests use including washing powder included. There are 2 natural stone fireplaces inside the home - a linear gas fireplace in the master bedroom and a wood burning Great Room fireplace with free starter wood provided. Operation instructions will be listed by the fireplace. Additional amenities include a beverage cooler (in TV room), 55" Roku TV in basement entertainment/game room, free fast wifi internet, outdoor gear and ski racks in basement, and a 2nd smaller game-room with either foosball or pingpong.

Additional home features including entire home in-floor radiant heating, hardwood floors and natural slate tile throughout, massive log beams sourced right from the homesite during clearing process that support many parts of the house, local Adirondack-sourced materials like white birch bark and cedar bark for accent walls, and Adirondack decor and furnishings throughout the home. Most lighting in the home is of rustic or locally sourced custom design.

Outside, the house has a huge deck with Adirondack and rocking chairs looking toward a view of Whiteface Mt and with no other homes in site across the valley. There's an outside dining table under a large covered porch, a swinging hammock for summer evenings, a propane barbecue grill, a 6-7 person hot tub, a canoe and kayaks on the property which can be used on any local lakes and ponds or the Ausable River section near to the house, and a large fire ring with free firewood to burn out in the log woodshed. Firewood for your first indoor and outdoor fires is complimentary. Water and fire safety is important, there will be instructions in the house detailing this.

**This is a Shared Duplex-style functionality custom home** Please note this custom log home has a duplex functionality to it, with the main portion of the home open and private to guests, with their own separate private entrance. One wing of the home is used as the owner's walled-off and insulated quarters, which are accessed via a separate exterior entry door on the opposite side of the home. The owner will be residing there during your stay, but will fully respect your privacy and peace with little to no interaction besides a quick welcome hello or passing in the driveway, as there would be in any duplex housing scenario. There are no shared living spaces, ensuring the privacy of renters. The owner will not enter the main portion of the home used by guests, except for emergencies/safety. Please refer to the house blueprints shaded green/red (in the photos section), which depicts the house layout. If the owner happens to be away on travels, then the complete property privacy should be considered an added free bonus, but never counted on. In 2013 the owner built a smaller log 2 bedroom chalet in Wilmington intended as a residence but turned into a full time vacation rental home (HomeAway/VRBO listing #3651607), this home is a hybrid solution to financing a new home and have a residence also. The owner Johnathan Esper is very well known and regarded throughout the Adirondack region through his landscape photography of the Adirondacks, as well as community ties, and has no criminal background.

House policies and rules include no shoes worn in the home, no smoking in the home, no drugs, quite hours outdoors after 10pm, not leaving any egregious messes, safety with fire and watercraft, respecting the grounds, and other common sense policies. Dogs are welcome (no cats) for a pet fee of $20/night/dog, with additional related pet rules.

Location: The house is located on River Road in Lake Placid New York 12946. The home is set a forested hilltop, up a 600ft long switchback driveway above River Rd, with enough pine trees to block the view between the road and the home. Take care when negotiating the steeper switchbacks if you have a large vehicle with a poor turning radius. Overall the house location is very quiet and private, with the views of the mountains and pine trees surrounding the home and the wind amongst the trees.

Note: In winter months November 15 - April 15 all vehicles must be AWD or 4-wheel drive, with good traction tires. 2WD vehicles not suitable and prohibited entirely during winter season. There is no convenient and easy location to park a 2WD vehicle.

Door codes and access info will be sent upon booking, for independent self check-in/out. Arrival 3:30pm or later, departure 10:00am or earlier to allow for cleaning between; arrival and departure times are strict.

Please note that we offer a more lenient and tiered 'owner's cancellation policy' with better terms than the default 'no refunds' VRBO listed policy. Our policy starts with 10% cancellation fees more than 90 days in advance, with incrementally higher cancellation fees as dates near. We can easily share entire policy upon request.

We hold a permit from the town of North Elba as a vacation rental, STR permit #STR-200337. In order to remain in good standing with our permit, we do enforce quiet hours rules outside, and occupancy.

Covid-19: The home is open to responsible guests wanting to enjoy the open spaces and woods, uncrowded trails, and fresh air that the Adirondacks has to offer. We run UV air purifiers and disinfectant foggers between each set of guests and disinfect all surfaces. All guests are expected to act prudently in their time leading up to and during their stay here, including avoiding huge event crowds (like sporting events and music stadiums), are strongly encouraged to wear medical masks when around other people in public, and to practice good hygiene.

Property manager

Johnathan A Esper

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2900 sq ft (269.4 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number STR-200337

Property is also known as

330845

About the area

Map
Lake Placid, NY

What's nearby

  • Olympic Jumping Complex - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Olympic Center - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mirror Lake - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Placid Pub & Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Pig - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Emma's Lake Placid Creamery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lisa G's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Road Loj in Lake Placid pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at River Road Loj in Lake Placid?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Road Loj in Lake Placid?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Road Loj in Lake Placid located?

Situated in Lake Placid, this holiday home is steps away from Adirondack Park and Ausable River. Olympic Jumping Complex and John Brown Farm State Historic Site are also within 3 miles (5 km).

River Road Loj in Lake Placid Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Placid
This house was great, would absolutely recommend it to people looking to vacation in Lake Placid.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Magical views, perfect location, super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away
The house was perfect for out family and we enjoyed all attention to detail on everything. Very roomy and all the amenities we needed. The porch and view was amazing. We enjoyed nights by the fire and mornings on the porch. Its in a great location close to some mountains and a short drive to town. We'd love to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Log cabin home
The house was absolutely amazing! Great location! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Everything from the booking process to arriving went flawless , the house is absolutely beautiful with everything you need and then some , the location of the home is perfect for peace and quiet and close enough to town and all the Olympic attractions . It is apparent the owner takes great pride in making sure you enjoy your stay and feel at home , we would definitely recommend the house to friends and family and we will be making a return trip .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Phil R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Good place close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Great winter getaway. Perfect location. Close to town and other activities but feels remote
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great log cabin
We did a family ski trip and the house was great. Super scenic, great location to both the village, the mountain and hiking trails. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski week with friends
We spent a week at this property and we’re very pleased with everything! The house is beautiful and well appointed with everything you need. The house was clean and the owner provided very detailed information making the entire process seem less. We enjoyed the indoor fireplace as well as the outdoor fire pit! The location was ideal for us as well. We would def stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cozy comfy property - perfect for celebrating my son’s birthday with his young family :)
We enjoyed our stay in your home
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S., Larchmont, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect base for Whiteface, XC and more
So cozy and picturesque! Layout wise, the bedrooms are nicely spaced out (2 on third floor, one on main floor, one "bunk room" on the basement floor) to give everyone breathing room and privacy for a multi-family gathering. Perfectly situated in between Cascade XC Center, Mt Van Hovenberg XC, Whiteface and the town's amenities. Owner was super understanding when we had to make a schedule change.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam K., Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
Perfect location for family gathering!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surpassed our expectations
What a beautiful home to make ours for our wedding weekend. Johnathon the owner was more than accommodating with what we needed from him and the amount of people we had with us. Very helpful in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
I don't usually give anything the highest rating!
The property is exactly as it is described. It was clean, check in was easy. We had to make changes a few months before our trip as the number of guests changed and we were no longer bringing a dog. Johnathan took care of the changes right away! The location is great! Just minutes from the town of Lake Placid and the Olympic sites; the ski Jumps are right at the end of River Rd., and the view is beautiful! River Rd. runs with the Ausable river, more or less, so there are many places to pull off the road and fish or hike. Again, the house itself was as clean as could be and in great condition! And, no must smell like some places we've stayed. We had the Grand kids, ages 15 months, 3 and 6; they all had a great time! Making smores, fishing, visiting the North Pole, or using the hot tub! If I return to the Lake Placid area, I would definitely stay here again! Only longer next time! Thank you Johnathan!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
This rental was a beautiful place to stay. It gave you feeling of being secluded in the woods with an amazing view, but was so close to everything you would want to do with your kids and family. The property itself was well maintained, clean, and the property manager was always easy to get ahold of for any needs or questions. We truly enjoyed our stay as of family of 11, and made lots of memories. It would be a wonderful place to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful home great location to town and view!!
Easy process highly recommend the home
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing accommodations with spectacular views
Great stay with friends and family while exploring the area. Location to everything and serenity of views were stellar!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view of Whiteface Mt, lovely new Adirondack home
We enjoyed our time with extended family arriving from Dallas, TX and Rochester, NY areas. So much to do in Lake Placid area …and we were close, but a few minute drive from town for restaurants, Olympic sites and shops. Hiking and exploring the area, the home was a relaxing place to return to. Kitchen was well stocked, lots of rooms to spread out into and large family table for game nights. We highly recommend this home. Jonathan (owner) has his stunning photographic artwork throughout the modern log home. He’s a great communicator and has a wealth of knowledge of local hiking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Mountain Getaway
The house was wonderful! well-appointed with rustic décor, spacious and clean. The view of Whiteface and mountain vista from the spacious deck was spectacular. Perfect location; close to town and Mirror Lake, the Ausable River and mountain trails. My wife, kids and grandkids had an excellent time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular!
It was our first time in the Lake Placid area and we could not of asked for a better place! The house was amazing! Very clean and perfect for our family. The view of white face mountain was remarkable. We had a few questions for Johnathan and he answered us right away! We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Log cabin stay
This was an amazing getaway . The house was stunning with woodwork that enhanced the stay. Loved the decor bed was the most comfortable bed I had ever slept on along with the fresh mountain air. Loved the hot tub overlooking mountain and owner johnathen couldn’t have made it any more comfortable. Highly recommend and loved
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alora C., Hamden, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic ADK Stay in Clean, Charming Lodge with Endless Amenities
Put simply, this property and our stay was an absolute dream! We booked this beautiful home for my mom's 60th birthday trip and Johnathan's lodge provided the perfect backdrop to our 5-day stay in Lake Placid. My husband & I, my parents, and our chocolate lab already can't wait to return. The home was well-kept, clean, and had so much wilderness charm that every detail in the home was just icing on the (birthday) cake for this trip! Any and everything has been thought of here - down to measuring cups and other small household items you don't realize you need until the moment comes! Though we spent plenty of time out hiking, kayaking, visiting the Ski Jump Complex, High Falls Gorge, and enjoying meals out - our time at the house was just as special. The views from the expansive from deck were breathtaking at all times of the day, and could be enjoyed outside or inside from the living room. Johnathan is an extremely hospitable and welcoming host, he was easy to communicate with, but just the same, fully respected our privacy in the home. He has put together an extensive binder of hikes which we found incredibly helpful when planning our days and hikes based on each of our hiking abilities. 10/10 would stay at this property or another of Johnathan's properties again! We are so grateful for everything he did to make this a memorable celebration for my mom!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
This cabin is truly beautiful. Exceeded expectations. Plenty of space for a big group. Our friends got engaged on the trip! It was a wonderful time. The host was extremely responsive, and communicated everything we would Need to know for our stay. I highly recommend this cabin. Thank you for a wonderful stay!! We’ll be back :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as described - will stay again
We really enjoyed the cabin which was spacious and had great views. It had everything we needed and the location was great; a short drive to Plattsburgh where our daughter attends college and minutes to Lake Placid downtown. Communication with the owner was good. We will be back for future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Ski Trip
We had a wonderful stay. The home was gorgeous with the most beautiful view from the living room. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate with enough snow for the kids to sled or tube, but we were able to make a fire in the fire pit right in the front yard. The kids loved exploring the area. The home was perfect for my mom and family of 5. I would definitely stay again when we come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022