Family Friendly Grand Getaway in the middle of Historic Lake Placid!
Location, Location, Location! Our second Getaway in Lake Placid is in the heart of the Hillcrest area of Lake Placid. We are a luxury rental with full amenities and details designed for our Getaway to feel like your home away from home. Fully furnished and outfitted with everything you need to enjoy and create experiences while visiting. Cookies and hot cocoa included along with all linens, towels, soaps, cooking utensils, oil, spices, etc.. We are also a full retreat with customized experiences by John as your Getaway Concierge while staying. John’s advice and service help to make your stay memorable. We are a fully licensed Short Term Rental Home by the town of North Elba (license number 200406) PLEASE no parties/loud gatherings. We are in the heart of Lake Placid where many families live, work and play. We must respect our neighbor's peaceful living. If you see that the dates you are looking for are not available, please contact John for more details. Some dates are blocked for personal use but may be opened back up based on your dates. Call John at 518-369-3404.
Property manager
John Rudick
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Kids welcome but no cabinet latches / outlet plugs
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Our Luxury Adirondack Getaway is meticulously maintained as our 2nd home. We understand things happen and John is good at fixing things cheap or free
Gatherings of more than 8 in the house during the day or night is not allowed without prior permission from John.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lake Placid
Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in Lake Placid, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and John Brown Farm State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mirror Lake and Hurricane Mountain Wilderness. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum, or check out an event or a game at Olympic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Olympic Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Lake Placid Club Golf Courses - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
Joan Weill Student Center - 17 min walk
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery - 12 min walk
The Pickled Pig - 8 min walk
Emma's Lake Placid Creamery - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Friendly Grand Getaway in the middle of Historic Lake Placid! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Family Friendly Grand Getaway in the middle of Historic Lake Placid!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Friendly Grand Getaway in the middle of Historic Lake Placid!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Friendly Grand Getaway in the middle of Historic Lake Placid! located?
This family-friendly Lake Placid holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of St. Eustace Episcopal Church and Mirror Lake. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Lake Placid Public Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beyond impressed with this vacation house. It's a beautiful home in a great location. The owner John was great, always available with quick responses. Definitely one of my top vacation homes and can't wait to return!! Thank you John!!
We had a great stay in Lake Placid. The house was beautiful and perfectly located just a couple blocks off of main street. We enjoyed our stay. The host, John, was available and very helpful.
Beautifully furnished and wonderfully equipped home away from home. Incredibly clean with very comfortable beds and very helpful and communicative owner. Would definitely look to book again in the future. Great location as well. No negatives whatsoever. A privilege to stay in.
We decided to go away for Christmas this year and stayed at this lovely home! I was hesitant to be away for Christmas day, but found John’s home to be the perfect “home away from home” for our family! Great location, immaculate unit, and it had everything from a stocked kitchen to cozy bedrooms to make our stay perfect! My family will always remember this as one of our favorite Christmas experiences. We had fun iceskating, cross country skiing and downhill at Whiteface. We can’t wait to return!!!
John & Heather’s home was lovely. Photos don’t do it justice. Immaculate, well stocked and close to town! So nice to enjoy the fireplace and take in the beautiful views from the front porch. Hope to return soon!
my husband & i stayed in this wonderful property for 1 month. john was an amazing host, even researched a vegan restaurant for us! the home was exactly as pictured, fabulously quiet neighborhood, walking distance to Main St. easy drive to all the tourist attractions. front porch was heavenly! house had absolutely everything that we needed for the entire month!!
The property was exactly as listed. The location was perfect, as we spent the weekend hiking and eating. Very clean, very comfy and communication was easy peasy!
Julie J.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas R.
12 Sept 2016
Great stay
Great place! Great location! Great communication! We were very pleased with our stay!
The property is just as advertised - spacious , clean , perfectly decorated with the mountain vibe , everything you ever needed available. Communication with the owner wonderful . We can’t to visit again - this location is peaceful and very close to all of the fun activities! Kayaking , bobsledding , coaster ride , boating , hiking , golfing , shopping , dining ..it has it all ! Thank you RUDICKs !
We had an excellent experience at this house!
The house was well-maintained, providing a clean and comfortable place throughout our stay. The location was perfect with just a short distance (about 5 min) from town, making it easy to explore local restaurants and shops.
The communication with the host was smooth and prompt. They were very responsive and made sure all our needs were met. We appreciated the thoughtful touches in the home that made it feel welcoming and cozy.
Overall, we highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a convenient, comfortable, and hassle-free stay. We would definitely return!
My friends and I frequent Lake Placid several times a year and this is the first rental that truly felt like a home away from home. It is exactly like the photos; warm, bright and inviting. John is communicable, knowledgeable about the area and was very accommodating. All around, our stay was wonderful. This is going to be our 1st pick for future stays in LP.
A refreshing, relaxing and exhilarating stay in wintry Lake Placid. A generous and helpful host guided us through our stay, before and during, and made things so easy for us to enjoy. Recommend!
Came here for Christmas week with a toddler and grandparents/family. All was as described and the house was very well stocked. Lots of great lighting, nicely decorated. Very close walk to Main Street that involves a hill but we enjoyed it! John was frequently communicating with us. Had a nice stay.
This vacation home had all the comforts of home. The host was very generous in keeping supplies stocked for guests to use upon arrival. I also have to compliment the cleaning crew, John has found a very thorough crew! I felt more comfortable in this home than I have during previous VRBO stays. We enjoyed all of the local restaurants within walking distance, but the kitchen is fully stocked with any pot, pan, or utensil you could need. The house was perfect for our group of 6 with room for more.
The house is beautiful, comfortable, and just as advertised. The owners have current "things to do" magazines, as well as their own wonderful recommendations. Easy to store our bikes and gear. Great interactions with the owner. Wonderful from start to finish. A true five star experience!
We visit Lake Placid every winter and were so happy to see that John and Heather’s home was available on our dates this year as we stayed there 2 years ago and just loved it! The house is exactly as described and is in a perfect location; easy walk into town for shopping and restaurants. The house has everything you need and the kids loved the tv/playroom on the ground floor. It’s clean, and the beds are super comfy.
John is super responsive and kept checking in to make sure we were good and answered all our questions right away. We will definitely be back!!!
Nina O.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
About the host
Hosted by John Rudick
Saratoga, NY natives and Mountain lovers found ourselves in love with Lake Placid. After too many trips we realized it was time to buy our first Getaway in 2004 to share our home and experiences in Lake Placid with renters looking for a similar Getaway. After over 100 renters and 100 percent 5 star reviews we have found that our guests have just as much excitement for the town as us and enjoy exploring, learning about the area from insiders and appreciate the little things that make for a great trip.
Why they chose this property
Our other property was perfect! This property is amazing and grand. Not too big, just open and relaxing. This home offers so much room for entertaining. The extra garage spaces and large room off the garage is very accommodating for all the gear and service we do on our skis, bikes, etc.
What makes this property unique
Privacy while still in town. We are 5 minutes walking distance to ANYTHING in Lake Placid, but our large lot, trees and no street lights provide supreme peace when sleeping.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests