PLEASE NOTE: Our fee is $150 nightly for all seasons. We will accept stays as low as 2 nights EXCEPT in the summer peak which has a minimum of 4 nights starting June 1st and ending August 31st. We do also discount 5% over all your days for both minimum 7 night weekly and monthly 30 night minimum stays. There is NO cleaning fee. Don't forget TWO person maximum only please!
NEWS FLASH: The final phase of the Adirondack Rails to Trails was completed in Oct of 2025. The trail is now 68 miles long (round trip) from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake and back!
The Setting & Amenities: Our wooded Oseetah Park Peninsula setting is one of a kind! Located between Lake Placid Village (9 miles) and Saranac Lake Village (5 miles) it is accessed via a mile-long private road through State forest lands. The westerly end of the road is a long “causeway” passing over a huge protected bog/fen with panoramic mountain views.
Although our lot does not have direct Oseetah Lake shoreline access, there is a private community launch site (within 1/3 mile) for non-motorized boats. From this launch, one can access all of Oseetah, Kiwassa and Lower & Middle Saranac Lakes for great paddling as well as pike, bass & walleye fishing. Bring your kayak or canoe! Rentals are also available locally.
In addition to the great water access, our private road actually INTERSECTS with the Adirondack Rails to Trails System!! Now directly from our studio space, one can bike, hike or ski east to Lake Placid or west all the way to Tupper Lake, See the Region 5 DEC website for more info.
Please note, if snowmobiling on the Rail Trail from Oseetah Park, it will be necessary to transport (not ride) your sled to one of the trail parking areas.
Available for guest use are our snowshoes and we do have two non-e bikes.
Please note, there is a short walking path (appx 75') up a small grade from the private parking area to access the studio end of the building. The mountain view photos shown are from the access road into Oseetah Park. The lake-view photo is our community public boat launch described above. The view from the studio is a meadow. We are not wheelchair accessible due to the raised step platform for the bathroom area.
The Region: Our Adirondack High Peaks Tri-lakes region is world renown for its outdoor recreational access. We keep Chamber of Commerce guides and pamphlets on-site. The huge Adirondack Paddlers map is prominently displayed. The NCPR.org website has an events calendar and there are events (many occurring annually) listed under a regional Chamber of Commerce search on-line.
There is downhill skiing available in Saranac Lake within appx 15 min at Mt Pisgah. Both Whiteface mountain Ski Resort and Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic Center (for X-Country skiing w/ other winter recreation) are within an appx 30 min drive.
The Studio Space: Our Zen-inspired studio was created within our Japanese style workshop. It is situated on an adjacent one acre lot w/private driveway, parking area & path. Wi-Fi is Starlink. There is a queen-sized bed with loveseat and dining area, efficiency kitchen and bathroom area w/ shower. A wall-mounted television allows viewing from either the bed or the loveseat. The floors are porcelain tile, so bring your fuzzy slippers!
Studio space only allows a small 'fridge so additional freezer space is available during the colder months in the adjacent unheated workshop. However, from mid June on, the full size refrigerator in the same workshop can be used.
Outside & the Zen Garden: In the warm seasons, take your brimming, morning-coffee mug outside to greet the early morning sun (and often a few deer) from the front covered patio. Or turn the corner into an intimate, zen-pond garden. Simply switch on the recirculating pump, settle into the Adirondack lounge chairs within our screened-in gazebo and listen to the soothing trickle from the bamboo spout. In the evenings, the fire-pit awaits!
Although we do have rural lands to the rear and State lands bordering the east line of our lot-- which gives it more privacy than most-- we cannot allow loud parties as there are other residents across the road. And the speed limit for the Oseetah Park Rd ROW is 15 mph for all of us.
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We take only (4 night minimum) bookings in the summer months of June, July, Aug. ( 2 nights) otherwise.
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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
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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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 14-0323-0373
About the area
Saranac Lake
Located in Saranac Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Pendragon Theatre and Saranac Laboratory Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whiteface Mountain and Dewey Mountain Recreation Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Olympic Center or Olympic Jumping Complex. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
Bartok Cabin - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Stewart's Shops - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Stewart's Shops - 13 min drive
A-1 Buffet & Sushi - 7 min drive
Nori's, Good Food Naturally - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Access: Adirondack Zen Studio pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Access: Adirondack Zen Studio ?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Access: Adirondack Zen Studio on 1 Apr 2026 start from £109, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Lake Access: Adirondack Zen Studio ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake Access: Adirondack Zen Studio ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Access: Adirondack Zen Studio ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake Access: Adirondack Zen Studio located?
Located in the mountains, this Saranac Lake cottage offers ski-in/ski-out access within 6 mi (10 km) of Pendragon Theatre, Dewey Mountain Recreation Center and Adirondack Carousel. Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and Lake Flower are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Beautiful natural setting and the host has provided everything you would need in a very tasteful way. Highly recommend
Jeanne D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
Thanks Jeanne! I'm still waiting for the Youtube of the 2026 winter carnival parade. I watched the 2025 clip this morning; it may not reach Mardigras status but every small town in the country should be like us!
Beautiful property close to everything. Exactly what we were looking for.
Wendy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thanks so much! At first looking at the first photo I didn't recognize the "sunset" direction on the causeway until I realized that's the sunrise! Apparently I haven't been an early riser for quite a while!
Such a quiet and peaceful stay here at the studio! Janet was wonderful and very responsive, we would certainly recommend this to anyone visiting the Saranac / Lake Placid area
This quiet location was a short drive to Placid and Saranac, while offering access to rail trail and water activities. Many hiking options within short distance as well. We loved being in a wooded area and encountered lots of wildlife! It truly was the best choice for a busy day, but relaxing morning & evening.
Janet was easy to communicate with and very available, and the cottage was beautifully furnished and thoughtfully provisioned with everything you could need. The wooded location was peaceful and we would stay here again without question!
Everything was great! The owner was super nice and helpful and the place was beautiful very quiet and cozy. Would definitely stay here again if we're in the area!
The Zen studio was well appointed with necessities. We had everything we needed. Our only request would be more ice for drinks. We loved the privacy and outdoor space. We will recommend this VRBO to friends traveling to Saranac Lake. Jan
This is the 2nd time we have stayed there. The location is perfect for us, close to Saranac Lake, and Lake Placid. The place was clean and a relaxing place to stay. We do a lot of reading there. The air conditioner was an added plus this year. Janet is a good communicator. We enjoyed our stay.
This is the place to stay if you're looking to stay in the Saranac Lake, Lake Placid area.
Clean, I mean this place is clean, quiet, private, and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
The property was just as it was advertised. Perfect,quiet retreat after a day hiking in the mountains. Even though the weather wasn't the best we made the most of it and the zen studio was perfect to come back to and relax. We would definitely stay there again.
We had a great time at Janet’s place. The apartment is very thoughtfully put together, and Janet was a dream host — so communicative and helpful. The apartment is as listed, a short drive from all the nature you need, but great for staying put, too. We loved the bikes and the kayak. We hope to be back soon!
The Zen Studio was perfect for us. Very well-appointed and furnished with every thing we needed. Birds were great. Lots of deer. Very comfortable. We especially enjoyed sitting on the porch and in the screened-in porch.
Absolutely perfect for the two of us. We loved it last year and this, and plan to make it a yearly stay. The area was incredible and peaceful, and the owners were so helpful and friendly. Couldn't ask for more!
We have lived in the Adirondack Foothills for decades but longed to semi-retire in the High Peaks Tri-lakes Region where this rental is located. We are basically fishing fanatics and have realized our dream.
This region has been a famous vacation destination since the mid to late 1800's for good reason. You just can't beat the outdoor recreational access which includes mountain climbing, hiking, skiing, fishing & boating. We also have many cultural events, art galleries and restaurants galore-- a tourism mecca.
The small villages of Lake Placid (the site of 2 Winter Olympics) Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake each have unique personalities.
We are thrilled, that after 10 years in the making, we now have the first phase of the Adirondack Rails to Trails system completed--and-- it crosses only one mile away from our property! More details can be found in the description about this new development.
Although we are new to this area, we have hosted a guest cottage in the past for appx 10 yrs. Hosting is fun and keeps us active.
Why they chose this property
What we appreciate most about our immediate neighborhood, is the mile long private road access with beautiful views and close proximity to the rails to trails system. We are off the beaten path with a wilderness feel but convenient to civilization.
What makes this property unique
Our little space fills a niche market for a traveling solitary person or couple. It is more economical as there is no need to pay for extra area (bedrooms) not needed, and also more appealing than a hotel room with its efficiency kitchen, setting and privacy.