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Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Birches
Master Bedroom with private balcony, private bath, and wood burning fireplace.
Ground Floor King Bedroom with private bath.
King Bedroom with cathedral ceilings, private balcony and private bath.
Queen Bedroom with cathedral ceilings, private bath, sleep loft and balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lake Placid, NY
  • Place, Mirror Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Olympic Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 5

Spaces

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

About this property

Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town

Birches

Built in 1912 and completely renovated in 2005, Birches was part of the historic Lake Placid Club grounds used to house European royalty prior to World War I. Walk to everything: Birches is one block from Mirror Lake, 2 blocks from golf and tennis and 4 blocks from the center of the Olympic Village. Perched on a gentle hillside, Birches offers million dollar views of the Adirondack High Peaks, Olympic Ski Jumps, Olympic Bobsled Track and Lake Placid Golf Courses.

Birches has 5 bedrooms, 4 of which have spacious sleeping lofts (that include Tempur-Pedic mattresses), and sleeps up to 20 people. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom and reading porch.

The master bedroom has a king bed, private balcony with views of Olympic ski jumps, bobsled track and Cascade Mountain range. Relax in a leather love seat by the warm wood burning fireplace in the suite! The master bathroom has two sink vanity plus double shower heads.

In addition to the master bedroom, there are three bedrooms with king beds, one bedroom with a queen bed and one bedroom with two twin beds (temperpedic mattresses) that can be pushed together to make a king. All beds come equipped with linens and comforter. Two towels are provided for each bedroom (10 in total.) I recommend bringing extra towels for hot tub and lake. There is a washer and dryer on the top level.

The four bedrooms on the top floor have private balconies. Each balcony is unique and has a different feel. I recommend spending time on each balcony whether reading, playing cards, people watching, or relaxing with your favorite drink. Great in all seasons! The four upstairs bedrooms also come with large, spacious sleeping lofts accessed by a ladder. The lofts come with Tempurpedic Mattresses ranging in size from twins (6 in total) to doubles (2 in total.) They mattresses come with a fitted sheet and throw comforter! Kids love to play in the lofts!

Birches sits on an acre of wooded property. The open floor plan is designed to enhance entertainment with a large, fully equipped kitchen including cable tv and breakfast bar, a large dining room with window seats, and a spacious family room with a stone fireplace, game table, and floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the awesome views.

A five-person hot tub outside the ground-level game room provides relaxation after skiing, hiking, or exercise with views of the golf courses, ski jumps, bobsled and mountains. An outdoor grill is available. The ground-level game room has regulation size ping pong table. There is also a sleeping alcove off to the side that some guests use as an extra bedroom. It is a double size temperpedic mattress that comes with a fitted sheet and throw comforter.

Features


Amenities

• 5 person hot tub
• Wrap around porch
• Four private reading porches
• Views of golf courses, ski jumps, bobsled and high peaks
• Fully equipped kitchen with Cable TV
• Washer/dryer
• Cable TV with DVD & VCR
• 2 wood burning fireplaces (living room & master bedroom)
• Barbeque grill
• Game room
• Ping Pong
• Outdoor Pool Table
• Ice Machine


Keywords: Vacation Home, Cottage, Cabin, Rental Home, Estate, Villa

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Amenities

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Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lofts are not for suitable for every kid.
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Events

No events allowed
Happy to discuss with guest any requests.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Happy to discuss.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Lease needs to be signed and filled out completely to finalize reservation.
If you exceed 10 occupants, you need to confirm/discuss with me that using lofts works for your group. Lofts are not for everyone and may impact stay
Happy to discuss one night stays, breaking minimum nights required or other special requests. Everything is negotiable.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Happy to discuss with guest any requests.
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
Property Registration Number STR-200250

About the area

Lake Placid

Located in Lake Placid, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Lake Placid Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and John Brown Farm State Historic Site. Travelling with kids? Consider Boots and Birdies, or check out an event or a game at Olympic Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Lake Placid, NY

What's nearby

  • Mirror Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Placid Club Golf Courses - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Olympic Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prison City Brewing - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Generations Tap & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Pickled Pig - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Origin Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's 21 Lake Side Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town located?

This family-friendly Lake Placid cottage is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Club Golf Courses. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Lake Placid Public Beach are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Maloney

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My favorite thing to do is to spend time in Lake Placid and the Adirondacks. I love playing hockey and skiing in the winter, and kayaking, water skiing and swimming in the summer. When the leaves change colors, no better place to be in the world! Lake Placid always helps me to forget the stresses of day to day life! I go back to work Monday feeling very relaxed and refreshed.

Why they chose this property

My dad was a former member of the Lake Placid Club. His love of Lake Placid and sweet memories led him to bring us to vacation in Lake Placid. I have been coming to Lake Placid for vacation and hockey camp since 1983. I use to walk the Lake Placid Club grounds with my dad and he would point out all the great landmarks of the historic club. We loved the Adirondack design of the club cottages and when the opportunity presented itself, I had to own a piece of the Historic Club. I actually almost bought an adjacent house, but when I saw Birches, I knew this was my place. It sits prominently on the street and I always think of a tree house when I look at it. The view of the Olympic Ski Jumps and Bobsled tracks are the best on the block! I grew up seeing family pictures through the years with the ski jumps as backdrop so when I look out from Birches I feel like I am home with family. The location is incredible - I can walk to Mirror Lake, Main Street, Olympic Center, Speed Skating Oval, Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, tennis courts, park, toboggan, and my favorite mountain - Cobble Hill! I am so close to the hussle and bustle of Main Street yet at Birches it is very peaceful - like being in a forest with great views!

What makes this property unique

Location and views is what makes Birches great! I love pointing out the lights zig zagging down the mountain is the Olympic bobsled track. Nothing beats getting up in the morning during winter and taking the kids over to the sledding hill, hockey on Mirror Lake or taking a short drive to Whiteface for skiing. My wife and I love walking to dinner at Nicola's or LP Pub & Brewery too! When you first walk into Birches, you are greeted by a large mural of Adirondacks painted by a local artist. My son loves to point out the different animals!

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