Under new ownership as of 2024 (?) things just aren't as nice. Bathrooms are cleaned less; brick…read morepatio at the main lodge always dirty (it used to be hosed off daily!), and campsites are no longer raked. And a petty point but noticeable: flowers in flower box at lodge next to men's room need to have shade plants in them--not marigolds! It has become obvious after camping here the last 2 seasons with my children & grandchildren, less care is given overall , including the number of employees--working short. Disappointed as we've been coming here for 32 years. Looking for an Airbnb next summer.

I used to go regularly. This is my second time with the new owner, but last summer they were still…read moredoing the hand off. Now that the new owner is fully in command...don't go. The workers are non-local and brought in from all over the world. Since there are no ties to the community, they don't care about guest satisfaction. Barely any of the activities offered in the campground are available due to staff shortage. Our cabin, which was allegedly cleaned was in fact dirty. The bathrooms are old, in poor condition, and dirty. There was also no toilet paper for almost a full day. Contrary to what is put out there on their site, the water park will close if the smoke from Canadian wildfires is strong enough. You'll get refunded for tickets if that's the case, but not your trip unless you complain a lot in person and online. The general store is overpriced, go two miles down the road to the actual store. Get firewood elsewhere as their stuff should be classified as kindling and not firewood. For the price they charge per bundle you'd think you were burning rosewood. The laundry facilities are all out of order, and the public kitchens are unclean as well. The bed pads are about an inch thick for the bigger beds, 3 inches for the bunks. Even if I got a cottage next time I'd still bring tons of cleaning supplies. If you really are intent on the stay and play package. Go to the waters edge inn. Same owner but way better experience.

Rebecca is wonderful, helpful in selecting food and beverages! Try the pot roast, Parmesan fish,…read morefrench onion soup, blackened broiled Cajun fish. For dessert be sure to try crème brûlée, peanut butter, and turtle cheesecake! Ample parking!

fish fry was ok -fish not very flavorful -my chair was pretty banged up -a nail was sticking out on…read more leg -window had cobweb and dirty -needs a good cleaning and furniture needs to be updated or at least refinished-outside was also very worn out -

We had a good weekend stay at The King's Pines. It's natural and rustic atmosphere is relaxing…read more According to the guest book, we were the first people to stay there in the winter. All the snow covered pines surrounding the cabin was a perfect calm environment for a weekend get-away.

We stayed here in August 2021. Owner was great. Lots of nice rooms. One main living was big enough…read morefor our group of 11 to enjoy watching a movie together. Kitchen was great.

To begin, I have never been treated so disrespectfully or unfairly by a host or anyone in the…read morehospitality business in my entire life. We booked The Lodge on Main a year in advance for a much anticipated family reunion. To quote the website ad directly, "We designed The Lodge on Main to comfortably accommodate large groups of friends and families. With a huge open floor plan that combines the kitchen, great room and dining room, you'll never feel cramped." Under amenities in the website description in the ad reads "Large Group Rental (10+)" Summer rates listed for the property read, "Summer Rates: Thursday - Sunday nights $400" Although, we were in fact charged $500/night - as explained by the owner the rate was $50 per person per night due to "wear and tear on the plumbing" and we had only "estimated" 10 people per night - due to the fact that two of our guests are active military and could not be guaranteed leave that far in advance. Had we known the reservation was absolutely inflexible and set in stone we would have estimated 12 guests to error on the side of caution. In reality, only five guests stayed the first night which when charged using the per person formula should have been $250 when in fact we were charged $500. The remainder of our party (7 people) arrived Saturday morning in 3 separate vehicles. We were not there 30 minutes when the owner approached us and inquired as to how many people were on the rental property as there were too many vehicles in the lot. (6 total) There was no mention of parking on the rental agreement or website nor were there signs guiding us where to park. We were also accused of driving across the lawn when in fact a customer from the liquor store was seen doing this. When I replied 12 people were on the property (10 estimated + 2 military) the owner immediately accused us of violating the agreement which only allowed 10 individuals on the property at once. He explained the property boundaries included the inside of the lodge as well as the outside backyard area which was generously equipped with 2 full sized picnic tables (16 seats) one raised ledge table with space for approximately four people and a fire pit area with exactly 11 Adirondack chairs arranged in a circle. When I questioned the owner as to why there were 11 chairs outside when no more than 10 were allowed on the premises, he snapped and stated that he was calling the police to have us evicted immediately. We were not informed prior to our arrival that there were strictly enforced rules stating NO guests beyond the original estimated 10 people were allowed to step foot on the property for ANY reason at ANY time. Had we known of this inflexibility we definitely would NOT have reserved this property for a vacation, family reunion or any other recreational purpose. The owner refused to explain HOW we were violating the contract when the website clearly stated, "sleeps 12" and there were exactly 12 people in attendance. One gentleman from our group asked (direct quote) "What can we do to make this work? Can you explain where it is acceptable to park, how many cars are allowed and the acceptable maximum occupancy inside and out?" The owner outright refused to answer the question and called law enforcement to have us evicted immediately. We were falsely lead to believe as stated on the website that this spacious rental property was appropriate for large gatherings that accommodated 12 guests. My adult family which included retired seniors, middle-aged first responders and active military whom were all civil and respectful were unjustly evicted without provocation or recourse. 12 people, thousands of dollars, one year of planning and a weekends worth of food and linens displaced in Old Forge on a Saturday afternoon with nowhere to go. It is also worth mentioning that this owner has live cameras mounted on the property where he monitors and records his guests activities from inside the adjoining liquor store (George's Liquor's) which he also owns. THIS is how Steven Perlowitz treats his guests. Do NOT spend your hard earned money at the Lodge on Main where guests are obviously NOT WELCOMED. The owner has no right to refer to himself as a host on his website or any other forum as he was the most unreasonable inhospitable business owner I have ever dealt with in my entire life. We will not be returning to Old Forge as our family reunion and weekend was completely devastated by the unjust actions of one inflexible and obstinate rental host.

The Edge is a family owned hotel in Lyons Falls. It is adjacent to the Boondocks restaurant, which…read moremakes for a short walk to a good dinner option. In fact the same couple owns both. The lobby is very rustic and comfortable with couches by a fireplace. The rooms are basic but comfortable. During my 3 day stay I did not have any issues and slept well. Breakfast is included and very standard - coffee from a machine, cereal and bagels, along with a waffle machine. In the area this is a great lodging option. We were traveling for work and our rate was very affordable as a result. The staff was nice and helpful when we had questions.

We stayed at the Edge while in town for a wedding. The property is family owned…read more The premises were super clean. The hotel room was literally spotless. The lobby is nicely decorated and has some seating. The hotel is two levels, but there is no elevator so request a room on the lower level if you have mobility concerns. The room was pretty sparse but clean as I mentioned before. A small tv, microwave and fridge were provided. The bedding could be better. Instead of a warm comforter, there's little more than a thin blanket given to sleep with. There's an extra blanket in the dresser if needed. Our room faced the back of the property which was quiet. Our friend's room faced the parking lot and they could hear people drinking and talking outside until 3AM. The continental breakfast provided is good enough if you need a quick morning bite. Though if you want a full breakfast, go to the Center St diner, about a 5 min drive from the hotel. They don't have online booking so you have to call up and relay all of your information over the phone to book. They take a one night deposit at the time of booking. The onsite restaurant called Boondocks is pretty large and had some good food. Your room comes with a free drink token for Boondocks. They are open until 12AM. Overall, this was a decent stay in the town. I believe it may be the only hotel around.

I came here tonight with my mother and sister because being the southerners we are we had to try…read morethe new local bbq restaurant, and we were all very pleased. Before we even got the food the owner came and talked with us for a while because we had not been there, it was easy to tell that he is passionate about serving people and when explaining the future plans you could see how much joy it brought him. He was also very engaging with all three of us. The food was also very well prepared, the pulled pork was beautifully smoked and the cornbread was nice and moist. The fries were cooked to perfection and were nice and fresh. The only suggestion I would have for everything is to add a seasoning to the fry, but I understand that not everyone prefers this. Overall this place was amazing and prices were very fair, we are definitely looking forward to coming back whether for dinner or their breakfast buffet!

Just recently stayed for 4 nights in a 1 bedroom cabin. A huge shout out to Mike, Kaitlin, Kelly…read moreand all the grounds people. Beautifully manicured property, spacious sites for RVs and Cabins are meticulously placed allowing spaces for parking even with UTV/ATV on your own site. Ever since the first call to Raven Acres and while staying there, the staff was always super friendly and courteous. Cabin was extremely clean and well stocked with bath and kitchen essentials, A/C was spot on, unlimited hot water, bedding clean and very comfortable. UTV/ATV trails directly from the property, restaurants less than a mile away along with a convenience store. I would highly recommend Raven Acres to both RV and Cabin get aways. We DEFINITELY are going back very soon.

Beautiful new campground very helpful staff. Cannot recommend it highly enough.Good restaurants…read moreless than a mile down the road. Plenty of ATV trails and other activities to keep yourself occupied. The cabins are very reasonable and beautifully kept.

Elise LaGrange is an extremely knowledgeable licensed realtor. Her integrity and professionalism…read moreare backed by her lifelong deep knowledge of the Adirondack Mountain region, particularly the Hamilton and Herkimer County corridors. Elise has seen every incarnation of peaks and valleys in ADK Mountain region real estate sales. She's also at the top of her game with rentals. She can find you the best place at the best price guaranteed.

My family rented a cottage for 4 days and 3 nights from Adirondack Hearthside Realty owner Elise…read moreLaGrange on First Lake in Old Forge, NY. The well at the cottage was bone dry and we had very little to no water for our stay. We were forced to conserve water and to fill the toilet with buckets of water from the lake. We could not shower and were forced to use the public restroom in town on several occasions. Elise refunded a mere $200 for our inconvenience which was completely unacceptable. I was not trying to be greedy in any way. I believe that refunding half of our rental cost would have been fair. I have tried contacting Elise with no response. Completely unprofessional.