LAKEFRONT FAMILY RETREAT off the beaten track near LAKE PLACID

A beautiful Adirondack home and location, felt just like home. Hosts were very accommodating.

This is about as close to wilderness as one can get while having all the amenities of home, as well as being only a 5-minute drive down a well-kept private dirt road to Saranac Lake or Lake Placid grocery stores. The loft is beautifully designed and appointed, and even though it's not huge, the high ceilings and plentiful windows looking out into nature make it feel quite spacious. We ate all our meals on the lovely balcony, which looks through a pine woods towards the lake. The kitchen is well-stocked for virtually every conceivable need. I was initially a little wary of the convection cooktop, but found it quite easy to use. The beds are quite comfortable, and the place was immaculate. Having breakfast while listening to the loons and sandhill cranes, as well as having a daily visit from the supposedly elusive black-backed woodpecker, was magical. Other than an occasional local motorboat or two, the serenity of just sitting by the lake is a first-class spa experience. The star-gazing is phenomenal, as well - we saw numerous shooting stars while we were there. Anita and Lem are warm, friendly, gracious hosts who live on the property, and who manage the delicate balance of being available for consultation without being intrusive at all. We enjoyed exploring their wild gardens among the pines, as well. We have definitely found our forever rental for the Saranac area!

This loft was a perfect get away for my parents, sister & I. It was remote enough that you could find peace and solitude, but still close to many areas to explore in the Adirondack region ... from hiking to paddling to biking, opportunities await. The property had beautiful lake access for anyone wanting to get on/in the water. Canoes & kayaks were available for use, but we brought our own kayaks for other lakes we wanted to kayak on the in the region after this stay. Access to get our boats down to the water was quite easy. Oseetah Lake is a great size for paddling and we loved how it connected to other lakes for longer adventures.The loft area to stay was just as expected - a very clean and neat, functional living space with many well thought out details (quick example - plenty of hooks on the wall for hanging clothes/towels), just wonderful! Lem and Anita were very hospitable and so willing to share great suggestions of things to do in the area. The only disappointment was that we didn't have enough time to explore everything we wanted to! We will definitely look to stay here in the future and hope to return to the region soon.

We had a wonderful week of vacation; the apartment is very comfortable and in a beautiful location. Lem and Anita had everything needed to enjoy the stay, the apartment is well supplied, and they provide all the necessary equipment to enjoy the lake.

We had a wonderful time. We loved the lake and the access to kayaks and paddle board. It was so quiet and peaceful yet just minutes away from the villages of Saranac Lake and Lake Placid.

Anita & Lem were wonderful hosts and shared their beautiful property with our family. Our girls had an incredible time kayaking, canoeing and exploring the lake. If you're looking for a quiet, secluded lake getaway, this is the place for you.

The loft was very private, comfortable, and clean with every amenity we could need. Hosts quickly answered all my questions beforehand, were friendly and informative, and gave us all the privacy we wanted. We will definitely return!

We had a great stay at Lem and Anita’s property! The lake is beautiful and the loft had everything we needed. Lem and Anita were super accommodating and went out of their way to buy us 2 new box fans to keep us comfortable as we visited during a heat wave. We will definitely be back!

Loved our stay! Lem and Anita were wonderful hosts and very accommodating. The house was so cute and cozy. We would definitely recommend!

Lem and Anita's property is wonderful! We stayed for a week during my son's CAN/AM camp. The location is conveniently located between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. The property is gorgeous: mountain views, beautiful lake, abundant wildlife, peaceful and quiet. The accommodations are private, clean and very nice. The dock, diving platform and kayaks/canoes were big hits. I would highly recommend Lem & Anita's property to anyone looking to have a phenomenal Adirondack vacation!