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Secluded waterfront home, minutes from Lake Placid and Saranac Lake

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A wooden cabin with a porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.
A wooden cabin with a front porch, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and a small garden area with potted plants.
A cabin surrounded by dense forest and a lake.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a leather armchair, a sofa, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A stone fireplace with a mantel shelf, a framed picture above it, and a bookshelf to the right.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Saranac Lake, NY
  • Place, Lake Flower
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Saranac Laboratory Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Twin room

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Second Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded waterfront home, minutes from Lake Placid and Saranac Lake

A beautiful, waterfront home with access to the new rail trail, situated between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid.

This is our primary residence which we finished construction on in the fall of 2018. It is located on a quiet bay of Oseetah Lake, and down a private road. We have three young children and we are perfectly set up to rent to families.

We fully move out and rent our home a few weeks a year. As guests you will have full access to our waterfront and home.

It is an open floor plan, with a large screened in porch, huge rec room in the basement, electric car charger, and lots of other perks and amenities.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1632885vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Saranac Lake

Located in Saranac Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and Bartok Cabin are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Adirondack Carousel and Boots and Birdies. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake Placid Center for the Arts and Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing.
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Saranac Lake, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Flower - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Saranac Laboratory Museum - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Adirondack Carousel - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Pendragon Theatre - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 11 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A-1 Buffet & Sushi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nori's, Good Food Naturally - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grizle T's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded waterfront home, minutes from Lake Placid and Saranac Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded waterfront home, minutes from Lake Placid and Saranac Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded waterfront home, minutes from Lake Placid and Saranac Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded waterfront home, minutes from Lake Placid and Saranac Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded waterfront home, minutes from Lake Placid and Saranac Lake located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Flower, Adirondack Carousel, and Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station. McKenzie Pond and Dewey Mountain Recreation Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time while we there. We were able to do hiking, paddle boarding and kayaking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property. Whitney was an excellent host! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great week away!

The pictures don’t do this home justice! The island privacy combined with small-town convenience only a short ride away makes this a perfect staging point for many ADK adventures. Or you can just relax on the screened porch and never leave! Our family of 6 truly enjoyed our visit. The host is very quick and easy to communicate with as well, making this an optimal place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Loved having this family! They were fun, super clean and easy to communicate with! Hopeful they come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

House is beautiful. Great location. Whitney was quick to reply to questions/concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was beautiful and the hosts were super friendly and accommodating. The house was super clean when we arrived and was everything that we had expected it to be. The bedrooms were well explained in the listing. The kitchen had all the necessary appliances (and they were all very clean). The hosts contacted us about a week before our stay to ask about the ages of the children so that they could get age appropriate toys out- a super nice gesture. I would recommend this house to anybody who wants to stay in the Saranac Lake and Lake Placid area. We will likely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property!

We recently stayed here while our son was in hockey camp in Lake placid. It was easy to get back and forth to camp, about 15-20 minutes away. We were two families and liked that the property had two separate living spaces to accommodate us. Location was private and woodsy, lots of outdoor space and short walk down to lake on the property where we enjoyed the seating on the dock and boating. It was also dog friendly which we appreciated. We hope to return. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing ADK stay

The house and property exceeded our expectations. We are a family of 4 that stayed with 2 energetic labradors. The house was conveniently located near downtown Saranac, Lake Placid and many breathtaking hiking trails. The dock out back was perfect for fishing and dock diving for the dogs! The views from the canoes on Oseetah lake were stunning. It was a short boat trip to Kiwassa lake and the river locks which connect to lower Saranac lake. Overall, this house on Oseetah Lake provided the perfect retreat. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful getaway or an active vacation surrounded by nature, this place has it all. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adirondack stay

Beautiful place on Oseetah Lake My family loved it Big porch on front and huge enclosed porch on back of house overlooking lake Bunk bed room and separate toddler room Beautiful master bedroom attached bathroom and deck overlooking lake Path through woods to small sandy beach with canoe Dock for fishing and chairs for enjoying the view Fire pit area off the trail for enjoying marshmallows and drinks Beautiful new apartment over the garage with kitchen showerr and separate washer dryer Only small double bed in basement though No curtains but window overlooking lake Entertainment games for kids in basement also Whitney was quick to answerour questions Updated appliances, windows and sliding glass doors and bathrooms! Loved huge fireplace in main room for warmth at night! Would definitely stay here again! Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Adirondack Getaway

The owners, Bob and Whitney, really made the difference throughout the entire rental process. They made themselves very accessible leading up to our stay providing information and answering any questions that we had. Being local residents, they were also available during our stay for whatever we needed. The property is simply beautiful and exactly what we were looking for: a quiet waterfront location with room to spare situated on a sprawling lot - secluded yet perfectly located in between Saranac Lake & Lake Placid. Newly constructed and beautifully appointed lodging with every comfort of home. We had a 22 ft pontoon and 18 ft fishing boat in tow which we launched on-site and that fit like a glove on their docking giving us access to the Saranac chain of lakes. Simply awesome. Thanks again for a perfect stay. Hope to be back next August.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2020
Thanks Ken, your review was too kind. Our spare tanks are getting hooked up tomorrow! We’d love to have you again, take care, and best to you and yours. Bob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

This was an absolutely stunning place to stay. Lots of great amenities (the bed porch swing was tremendous) and super kid friendly. Really close to everything we needed for the week. The owner was very responsive and helpful. Would highly recommend - we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Right

This property is in a nice area close to town. The home is only a few years old and very well thought out. The sleeping arrangements provided good flexibility for our multi-generational vacation. The single floor of the main home made it easy for older folks to get around and the bunk beds and basement were perfect for teenagers. Not too big, not too small. Just right. Robert was extremely communicative and checked in a few times to make sure everything was OK. This was a very pleasant spot and vacation.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Great week in the ADK….beautiful house and very helpful with local recommendations for hikes and places to paddle. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake and Mountain Family

We loved our stay here! Bob was a very open and communicative owner. The house location was absolutely perfect! The lake and road/neighborhood are very quiet. The "gear room" was the perfect base for all of our hiking and paddling adventures. Ray Brook Brewhouse is only a three minute drive, which was wonderful. We were a family of six adults, a 5yo, and a 17mo toddler. Six is definitely the limit of adults that you would want at this property. We spent most of our time on the screen porch, it is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous secluded property in ideal location on Oseetah

This property was exactly as we hoped it would be: a modern rustic home in a secluded location, with great hiking, swimming and paddling nearby. The house is clean, well-stocked, and open and designed to take full advantage of gorgeous lake and forest views, perched above the lake edge with easy access to the lake for canoeing and fishing (both of which were excellent). We ate every meal on the phenomenal screened porch, gazing out at the lake through the pines and birches. The owners were very helpful and gave us excellent tips on outings with our kids. My parents stayed in the apartment above the garage and found it beautifully decorated and equally well-provisioned. The area is ideal for hikes, such as Baker and St Regis. And nothing beats paddling into town for ice cream straight from your own dock. Added pluses for kids: a raspberry patch for young foragers, a bonfire circle near the lake for s’mores, and an open lawn for games. All in all a truly exceptional stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2020
Elissa, Thanks so much for your glowing review! You and yours were excellent guests and we would happily have you again any time. I will get that stuff mailed out to you as soon as I can! Take care, Bob

About the host

Hosted by Whitney Emery

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We are a five person family who live and work in the area and live here as our home.

Why they chose this property

We love this forested community located on a peninsula on Oseetah Lake. It is quiet and feels remote but is just minutes from Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. We travel often to visit family or camp and are happy to share our home when we are gone!

What makes this property unique

We are perfectly set up for families looking for an immersive Adirondack vacation. We are located on Oseetah Lake, have direct access to the rail trail and minutes from all levels of hiking adventure. We have endless spaces for young children to explore outdoors: a sandbox, a small sand beach on the waterfront, multiple forts in the woods, a small climbing wall and games (air hockey, foosball, and table shuffle board) in the rec room. We have a dock with chairs for enjoying sunrises and sunsets. And if you time it right, all the raspberry picking you could want. We also have a resident fly fishing guide! Should you need fishing recommendations or a full guided trip, we can accommodate you.

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