Unique Adirondack Lodging Near Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, & Tupper Lake, NY
Escape to A Rare Adirondack Stay Experience
We are one of the last authentic Adirondack Great Camps still open to the public and the only one owned and operated by the family that built it over 137 years ago. Our family welcomes you to our home.
Three Seasons of Unique Adirondack Stays
Your room, our 25-acres with an iconic Great Camp Main Lodge including an authentic 1920s Speakeasy with hidden beer and wine cellar, Adirondack Alps Restaurant, nature trails, spectacular sunset beach, and so much more.
In the Great Camp tradition, our stays always include a unique selection of seasonal culinary adventures, distinctive experiences, and amenities. From tasting your way through the History of Food to a horse-drawn, Lantern-lit Sleigh Ride, an exclusive Adirondack stay awaits.
Winter: December - March
Winter Stay, Speakeasy, & Sleigh Ride
You’ll need a password to get in and we may be raided by a Prohibition Copper! Lantern-lit sleigh rides, warming fires in family built lodgings, and soul-warming foods.
Winter Highlights
- 1920s Speakeasy Dinner Experience
- Lantern-lit Sleigh Ride Ticket
- Password to the 1920s Speakeasy
- Cross-country Skis
- Snowshoes
Summer: May - August
Summer Destination Adirondacks Getaway
Breathtaking lake sunsets, a hidden Speakeasy, and artisan lodgings to escape and reconnect. It's all here while you savor the mysteries of the History of Food and re-imagine iconic Great Camp experiences. From Stagecoach Rides and robberies to swims with our family of loons. Discover our nature while you reconnect with yours.
Summer Highlights
- Adirondack Alps Dinner Experience One Evening
- Exclusive Destination Adirondacks Discovery Passport
- Canoes, Kayaks, & SUP Board
- Password to the 1920s Speakeasy
- Private Swimming Beach
- Three-acre Lakefront
Fall: September - October
Fall Foliage Stay & Old World Octoberfest
25 acres of foliage trails, lodgings spread apart in the iconic Great Camp Tradition, Stagecoach rides to a mesmerizing mountain-lake sunset, and Great Camp Dinners with an Old World flair await you.
Fall Highlights
- Taste of Germany Dinner Experience One Evening
- Canoes, Kayaks, & SUP Board
- Password to the 1920s Speakeasy
- Three-acre Lakefront
- Scenic Fall Foliage Views
Hand-crafted Adirondack Lodging
When not taking part in one of our unforgettable experiences, you can relax in your choice of accommodations; each of our 12 lodgings are crafted with unique personality. Our pet-friendly cabins are perfect for those traveling with family, while our rustically luxurious specialty cabins provide a more upscale experience. If you're looking for a breathtaking view, our lake view suites offer stunning views of the sunset over Lake Clear and St. Regis Mountain. Our Main Lodge Rooms provide cozy accommodations with all the modern amenities necessary for a comfortable stay. Whatever accommodation you choose, you can rest easy knowing you'll experience the true rustic elegance of the Adirondacks during your stay.
Two Bedroom Chalets
- Sleeps Four - Six
- Pet-Friendly
- 980 – 1100 ft2
Our three family-built artisan chalets were created as mini-Great Camps, ideal to accommodate family and friends. These chalets all boast wood-burning fireplaces, are pet-friendly, have two bedrooms, and kitchenettes.
Specialty Lake View Cabins
- Sleeps Two
- Wood-burning Fireplaces
- 580 – 750 ft2
Our two specialty cabins were built with intimacy in mind, sleeping just two guests. Cozy up to a crackling fire, soak in a Jacuzzi tub or hydro-therapy steam shower, or watch the sunset over Lake Clear in these romantic cabins.
Sunset Lake View Suites
- Sleeps Two - Four
- One or Two Bedrooms
- 500 – 1200 ft2
These six suites are nestled in our Lake House and Guest House, each with their own story to tell. Choose your style, from romantic one bedroom suites with Jacuzzi tubs to expansive two-bedroom suites with kitchens.
Main Lodge Rooms
- Sleeps Two
- Private Bath
- 200 – 300 ft2
Within our 1886 Lodge are three guest rooms, all with private baths and unique personalities. Lovingly named Pine, Birch, and Canopy, they symbolize our unique Old World and Adirondack ambiance.
Compare All Of Our Artisan Lodgings
Artisan Lodging | Occupancy | Bed Type | Bath Type | Lake View | Fireplace | Kitchen | Pet-friendly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
April Melody Chalet | 6 Guests | King, 2 Twins, & Queen Sleeper Sofa | Full Bath & Shower | None | Wood-burning | Yes | Yes | View |
November Moon Chalet | 6 Guests | King, 2 Twins, & Queen Sleeper Sofa | Full Bath & Shower | None | Wood-burning | Yes | Yes | View |
Sundown Chalet | 4 Guests | King Bed & 2 Twin Beds | Accessible Shower | None | Wood-burning | Yes | Yes | View |
The Writer's Cabin | 2 Guests | King Bed | Steam Shower | Yes | Wood-burning | None | No | View |
The Guide's Cabin | 2 Guests | Queen Bed | Jetted Tub & Shower | Yes | Wood-burning | None | No | View |
Reflections Suite | 3 Guests | King Bed & Sleeper Futon | Jetted Tub & Shower | Yes | Wood-burning | None | No | View |
Eagle's Nest Suite | 3 Guests | Queen Bed & Double Sleeper Sofa | Full Shower | Yes | None | None | No | View |
Sunset Pine Suite | 3 Guests | King Bed & Queen Sleeper Sofa | Jetted Tub & Shower | Yes | None | None | No | View |
Woodsmoke Suite | 4 Guests | 2 Queen Beds | Jetted Tub & Shower | Yes | Gas | Yes | No | View |
Loons Watch Suite | 4 Guests | Queen Bed & 2 Twin Beds | Jetted Tub & Shower | Yes | Gas | Yes | No | View |
Pine Room | 2 Guests | King Bed | Bath & Shower | None | None | None | No | View |
Canopy Room | 2 Guests | King Bed | Shower Only | None | None | None | No | View |
Birch Room | 2 Guests | King Bed | Bath & Shower | None | None | None | No | View |
The Lay of the Land
Great Camp Property Amenities
Your stay is always more than a room, no matter the season. Use our canoes, kayaks, and SUP board for a paddle on Lake Clear during the summer, relax in the 1920s Speakeasy during the fall, or cross-country ski or snowshoe on our nature trails during the winter.
Canoes, Kayaks, & SUP Board
Enjoy a quiet paddle on pristine Lake Clear from our picturesque beach. Life jackets and equipment included.
Cross Country Skis
Glide through our nature trails or the new Adirondack Rail Trail.
Direct Adirondack Rail Trail Access
Connect to the Saint Regis Canoe Area, Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, and Lake Placid directly from our property. Great for walking and biking.
Hideaway Cabin Takeout
Hiding from those 1920s Coppers?! Order a takeout dinner from our Adirondack Alps Restaurant's à la carte menu.
Interpretive Nature Trails
Sylvan nature trails amid our 25 acres with interpretive signs nestled throughout. Perfect for a short walk, jog, or run.
Mountain Bikes
Experience the shores of Lake Clear to the Saint Regis Wilderness Canoe Area or visit one of the oldest Fish Hatcheries in the Adirondacks!
Onsite CSA Farm Stand
Support local farms and the community while enjoying fresh-from-the-farm vegetables and meats.
Outdoor Picnic Areas
Fire pits with wood provided and barbecue grills to use at your leisure.
Password to the 1920s Speakeasy
Check out the 1920s Speakeasy with Hidden Beer & Wine Cellar (select days only).
Private Swimming Beach
Inspirational sunsets, a legendary mountain range, and a destination lake for families of loons.
Snowshoes
Grab a pair of snowshoes and head out on our interpretive nature trails or one of the nearby trails.
Three-acre Lakefront
Take in one of the world's most spectacular sunsets from our lakefront overlooking Lake Clear and the Saint Regis Mountain range.