Ampersand Bay | Birch # 2

Plan your next getaway at Ampersand | Birch #2 townhome to experience an unforgettable vacation at a gorgeous Adirondack Retreat in a quiet bay with mesmerizing views...

This cozy home has a welcoming open floor plan for the main living space, making it easy for your group to gather together. The fully equipped kitchen with counter and stools is adjacent to the dining table and holds all the dishware and tools  necessary to prepare meals for dining at home, there is a new grill to enjoy outdoor cooking/dining or if you prefer dining out, you will be staying just steps away from the Sunset Bistro for fine cuisine and cocktails with lovely views. This home has central heating, air conditioning and guests are also able to relax in a comfortable living room in front of a warming gas fireplace. There are new mattresses in all 3 bedrooms and the primary bedroom suite with king bed has a desk with chair, access to the balcony with furniture and a jetted tub, perfect for a relaxing soak after fun-filled days! There is a pull-out queen size sofa sleeper in the living room and the other 2 bedrooms both have queen beds and exterior doors that open to a covered porch. One of the guest bedrooms also holds a 2nd desk with work chair to accommodate those looking to enjoy a luxurious workcation or just for the ease of keeping up on social media while away.

Enjoy a bit of down time just resting and spending time in the fresh air on the private balcony, on the covered porch or in the Adirondack chairs in front of the building. You will be amazed at the lovely Ampersand Bay and Colby Lake inlet views displayed in front of you from both inside an outside of this relaxing haven.

This amazing vacation rental is complete with many amenities including an inviting sandy beachfront and access to 30 miles of interconnected waterways amid Adirondack splendor. The hikers and nature lovers in your group will enjoy strolling over to take a walk along a groomed nature trail on the property, observing nature and the abundance of wildlife at its finest!  The surrounding areas hold endless sporting opportunities to include golf, skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, ziplining and a vast selection of hiking ventures.

Whether you are seeking a romantic getaway or family time away, Birch #2 is an ideal destination situated nearby the Village of Saranac Lake for additional dining and entertainment, Mount Pisgah for skiing and you will be staying just a short drive away from the Olympic Village of Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain, several natural attractions, additional entertainment options and so much more!

Bedroom 1: 2nd Level, King Size Bed, Views, Ceiling Fan, Dresser, Desk with Chair, Ensuite Bathroom, Access to Balcony with seating

Bedroom 2: Queen Size Bed, Lower Level, Closet, Desk with Chair, Exterior Door

Bedroom 3: Queen Size Bed, Lower Level, Closet, Exterior Door

Bathroom 1: 1/2 Bathroom, Foyer

Bathroom 2: Lower Level, Tub/Shower, Double Sinks, Hair Dryer

Bathroom 3: Bedroom 1, 2nd Level, Shower, Jacuzzi Tub, Closet, Fan, Double Sinks

Pets Permitted: Up to 2 well-trained dogs are permitted with prior approval.  Guest is required to clean up all dog waste.  Dogs are not permitted on furniture and must be crated when left alone.  Dogs are the only pets considered. A $100 Pet fee per pet per stay is required.

What Awaits You:

Register for the Saranac Lake 6er Hiking Challenge to earn a coveted 6er patch and ring the traditional 6er bell! Experience hikes with varied ranges of difficulty that start and end from the 6er Bell in Berkely Green Park to Mount Baker at 1.8 miles and move on to surrounding areas to climb McKenzie at 10 miles, Ampersand at 5.4 miles,  Scarface at 6.8 miles, Haystack at 6.6 miles and St. Regis at 6.6 miles. Some people stretch hikes out to months or years and the more adventurous aim to become a winter 6er or complete all hikes in 24 hours to become an Ultra 6er!

Visitors will enjoy unlimited, multi-use and free year round access to the Rail Trail, which consists of a 34 mile corridor between Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake with the choice of several access points. Hikers, bikers, snowmobilers and cross country skiers experience breathtaking and up close views of nature and many waterways, while also experiencing the charm and amenities of these interconnected communities along the way!

Jackrabbit Ski Trail presents visitors with 34 miles of groomed cross country/hiking trails that begin in Keene and pass through Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Paul Smiths offering all day ski trips with plenty of entry/exit opportunities along the way.
0.6 Miles Away

Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center with breathtaking mountaintop views offers many outdoor activities including cross country or downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snow tubing, mountain bike trails or walking/hiking trails.

3.7 Miles Away

Lake Colby Beach is a public and sandy swimming beach with volleyball net for a little sporting fun and a picnic area to allow for visitors to pack a lunch and enjoy a full day of fun in the sun. This is also a huge draw for avid ice fishers in the winter!

2.0 Miles Away

Dewey Mountain Recreation Center has programs and events with trails ranging from easy to difficult for skiing/snowshoeing in the winter and hiking/mountain biking in the summer. There are ski coaches for beginners and evening ski jams with live music, night skiing and bonfires for the night owls!

0.9 Miles Away

Saranac Riverwalk follows the Saranac River as it winds through the Village downtown. This River is popular with kayakers, beckons fishermen to drop a line in the water and offers a scenic walking path.

1.5 Miles Away

Riverside Park sitting on the shoreline of Lake Flower presents great views of Scarface Mountain and is host to many local events. Summertime brings free concerts at the bandshell, an inviting Farmers Market on Saturdays and a great picnic spot!

1.3 Miles Away

Lake Placid Main Street has shopping galore, varied dining options, breweries, theater, Mids park with year round events, Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks, skating and public beach with playground, tennis courts and toboggan run

10.1 Miles Away

Mirror Lake is the center of the Lake Placid community with year round activity. public beach , kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding in the summer becomes a winter hub of activity when the lake ices over. Take a thrilling ride down the toboggan chute, skate around the 2 mile cleared track on waters edge or play a rowdy game of ice hockey!

10.1 Miles Away

Lake Placid Lake presents visitors with opportunity to launch from the public boat launch and cruise across pristine waters, enjoy water skiing/tubing fun or take a guided boat tour to learn the history of the waters and properties that surround the lake.

10.6 Miles Away

Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks including the world famous Herb Brooks Rink that hosted the Miracle on Ice Game in 1980 and the outdoor speed skating oval

10.4 Miles Away

Ski Jump Complex invites guests to watch ski jumpers fly, flip and spiral through the air after vaulting off the ski jumps! Take a ride on the 8 passenger gondola, experience the thrill of zip lines next to the 100 meter ski jump or take a glass elevator to the sky deck to gaze on amazing panoramic views!

11.5 Miles Away

Mount Van Hoevenberg allows for guests to experience the thrill of the longest Cliffside Coaster in North America, cruise down the Bobsled run on a guided ½ mile track of up to 50 mph, bike, run, hike or watch exciting events.

18.5 Miles Away

Horse Show Grounds is an excellent opportunity to watch 2 separate horse jumping competitions that take place at the end June and beginning of July.

11.8 Miles Away

Experience Outdoors Guided Zip Line Tours Guides will lead you through zip line tours with varied height levels, Adventure Park activities, 3D Archery or Mountaintop Yoga.

14.0 Miles Away

Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington beckons skiers to glide down over 3 peaks with 25 miles of trails available for varied experience levels for skiing and snowboarding in the winter along with summer gondola rides, disc golf, nature hiking and Oktoberfest festivals in the fall.

19.7 Miles Away

High Falls Gorge in Wilmington is a 22 Acre nature park with bridges walkways and groomed trails that showcase 4 separate waterfalls and breathtaking views of Adirondack splendor!

18.1 Miles Away

North Pole Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington is a theme park set up as a Santa’s Storybook Village geared towards children and the young at heart. Lots for families to see and do in this wondrous setting!

24.0 Miles Away

The Wild Center of Tupper Lake is a museum/adventure park sitting amid 115 acres with 54,000 square feet of indoor space that features stunning live animal and interactive exhibits along with multi-media shows in a spacious theater. The outside offers walking trails, naturalist guides throughout, guided canoe trips and special Adirondack themed workshops including the art of ice fishing and more!

19.8 Miles Away

Several Waterways lead out from downtown with launching available from Baldwin Park Cartop Launch, Lake Flower, Lake Colby Boat Launch,  Riverwalk Kayak Launch, Saranac River, Ampersand Bay Boat Launch, Lower Saranac Lake and Lake Flower Boat Launch for easy access to several miles of waterways and breathtaking views of the nature that will surround you! Endless sporting opportunities, adventures, culture and entertainment will surround you in the All America City of Saranac Lake!