The Whiteface Lodge is a very special property - they have managed to keep the warmth, look/feel and hospitality of a classic mountain lodge while also ensuring guests have a fantastic family friendly luxury vacation. The location of the lodge is excellent - awesome mountain views and you are within 5 minutes of the restaurants/shops of downtown Lake Placid. The amenities at the lodge are unbelievable as well - great pool, tennis courts, game room, kids play area, nightly bonfire, decent on-site restaurants and a full spa. The hotel also has a private beach club ( 5 minute hotel provided shuttle) on Lake Placid with free kayaks, canoes, paddle boats as well as beach volleyball/badminton. Our family of four intended to spend 2 hours at the beach and ended up spending the whole day there - lots of fun for adults and kids alike.
This particular room at the lodge is really a fully functioning 1 bedroom/1.5 bathroom apartment - with a full kitchen, living room/dining room area, beautiful porch with mountain views, as well as a large bedroom with a king size bed. You also get house-keeping twice a day - which was a pleasant surprise. Our family of four was very comfortable during our 5 day stay.
From a Homeaway perspective the booking was completely seamless and you checked in like a regular hotel guest. The hosts are great - happy to answer questions/provide area help as needed - however since the Lodge provides a full time concierge most of those needs are taken care of by the team at the lodge vs the hosts.
I would recommend this property wholeheartedly -- there is so much to do in the area and the facilities are top-notch. We can't wait to go back as soon as possible!!