We always try to get a dinner red there when vacationing in Indian Lake. It can be difficult…read morebecause they have to accommodate their in-house guests first. But they are always delightful and ready to help even putting me on a cancellation list. It is worth going just to see the magnificence of this historic register find. We always enjoy their cocktails and $44 for a complete meal is a bargain. Soup salad, entrée, and dessert with fresh baked rolls Makes for a delightful dinner. I have never had a bad meal there. They have Romanian students do all the serving and they couldn't be more accommodating. One of my favorite places in the Adirondacks for sure.

Great place to stay! The food and staff are both wonderful. The rooms are beautiful and the resort…read moreis in a great location!

Incredible and beautiful lodge. The food is amazing, I love the built in bar outside, they did a 5…read morecourse dinner out overlooking the lake where the servers carried out the food it was for anniversary and incredible views. One of my all time favorite places. We flew in on Net Jets and they picked us up in a nice comfy large Lexus 4x4 literally we stepped off the jet and they were waiting on the tarmac. Really 5 star service!

Our first time was last summer and while it was good there were issues. Kudos to the management,…read morewho took them seriously and addressed each one. We returned this year and it was perfection on all levels. The food was superb and the wines amazing. We had our puppy with us and the staff encouraged and supported all 3 of us to fully explore the area and their offerings. We hiked, boated and picnicked in this beautiful area. The resort is refined yet understated; active and relaxing; as guests you can enjoy your privacy and commune with fellow travelers. So glad we gave it a 2nd chance -- it was wonderful. Can't wait to explore The Point in all seasons!

Prospect Point cottages are in a great location, and right on the water! The cabins are cute,…read morerustic and come with everything you might need!

Wow is all I can say!! I was welcomed by Dona and Ginny and they were great host anything I needed…read morethey took care of it. We even got delicious cupcakes in our cabin! The property is beautiful right on the lake with a playground kayaks paddle boats a fairy garden that my daughter loved! Feeding bunny's and ducks and chickens. The boys loved fishing right off the dock. my kids were never bored. The cabins was so cozy with a fire place inside and a fire pit outside and the other neighbors were friendly as well! If your looking to get away this is the place!! Thank you so much prospect everything was awesome!

It was breathtaking, a fantastic experience. Of course you have high expectations when going…read moresomewhere like this, but I did not expect the level of high quality details at every turn. For example, we didn't know there would be a birds of prey talk on Monday evening- we got to see owls and a hawk! My partner even got to hold an owl!! And I didn't expect the snowshoe trails to be as gorgeous and well maintained as they were, and we had a nice little map provided to us. I didn't expect the delicious Nespresso coffee maker in the room, or the bath salts for the tub. I didn't expect the prompt service at ever turn and to feel totally taken care of in our little cabin home. We simply have to plan a trip back. We want to visit in every different season, because I'm sure it has lots to offer in each! I'd definitely recommend. My only gripe is wishing the food were better, but its good enough. And the surroundings and accommodations make it well worth it overall. Bravo!

Excellent staff !!! Excellent location!!!…read moreNo television's No access to lower level rooms except through climbing 34 steps!! Food and drink excessively priced Tea $8.00 Glass of Wine $22.00 No work out room - no pool No dedicated concierge. In general an expensive disappointment. For a Lake Placid Experience I would try elsewhere For an Opal experience I would return to the Sagamore

Ampersand Bay Resort -- A Lakeside Launchpad for Adventure and Relaxation…read more We stayed at Ampersand Bay Resort the night before -- and the night after -- our big hike up Mt. Marcy. It turned out to be the perfect basecamp for both adventure and recovery. Tucked right on the shores of Lower Saranac Lake, this spot combines rustic Adirondack charm with a sense of comfort and calm that hits just right after 12 hours on the trail. Location, Location... Lakefront You can't beat the setting. The resort sits on 28 peaceful acres along the lake, with stunning views and direct access to the water. We stayed in the Saranac Suite, perched above the on-site Sunset Bistro (more on that later). With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and five beds, it was a perfect fit for our group of five. The suite includes a full kitchen with a Viking range -- which we mostly used for coffee, post-hike wine, and storing trail snacks. Despite being above the restaurant, the suite was incredibly quiet. We never heard a thing. Mornings and evenings were spent in Adirondack chairs overlooking the lake, unwinding, laughing, and soaking in the view. It's the kind of peaceful, communal space that makes you want to linger. A Rustic Feel -- and That's a Good Thing Let's set expectations: This isn't the Four Seasons or some polished modern lodge -- and that's not the goal. Ampersand Bay delivers a comfortable, clean, and authentic Adirondack experience. Think cozy rather than luxe, with wood accents, nature all around, and yes, a dirt parking lot -- because you're in the mountains, not Midtown. It's charming without pretending to be something it's not, and the vibe fits the setting beautifully. Boating Made Easy One of the best parts of our stay? Taking out a pontoon boat to explore Lower Saranac Lake. The process was seamless, the boat was spotless, and we were out on the water in no time. It was the perfect way to kick off our trip and get into that vacation state of mind. Hospitality That Feels Personal A huge part of what makes Ampersand Bay shine is the people. Brian, the GM, couldn't have been more helpful, welcoming, or genuinely kind. He clearly leads by example, because every single staff member we met was warm and friendly. I always say hospitality starts at the top -- and Brian walks the walk. It's rare to feel so at home at a resort, but that's exactly what we experienced. Sunset Bistro -- A Must-Visit We also had dinner at the Sunset Bistro, located right downstairs. Let me just say -- don't skip this spot. It changed my whole perception of resort dining. The food, wine, service, and views came together for a magical post-hike meal that I'll be thinking about for a long time. You can read my full review on Google or Yelp, but in short: this is a destination-worthy restaurant in its own right. Get a reservation. Final Take If you're planning a trip to Saranac Lake, Ampersand Bay Resort should absolutely be on your shortlist -- if not the only place on your list. It's a rare mix of relaxed charm, thoughtful amenities, unbeatable location, and sincere hospitality. Whether you're climbing a mountain, cruising the lake, or just looking to unplug for a few days, this place delivers.

Rented a boat from them for the day - second time in two years…read more When we got out in the boat, we discovered it had no auxiliary power- radio didn't work, horn didn't work, could not chage phone, etc. We texted the owner to let them know. He apologized and state he would give us back a $100. Never got the money back. Followed up a couple of times. Was told that the electrical system worked fine and that it was operator error but he would send me a check for $100. Never did Would never rent from them again.

My family has been spending summers at The Waldhiem for most of two decades. There is no cell phone…read moreservice, no television, no radio. It is an amazing and relaxing vacation, and one of the most beautiful places in the world. The family that runs the campis amazing, not only in their care for their patrons, but for their love of the institution.

My parents, grandparents and I began going to the Waldheim in the summer of 1957. My father was a…read morestressed-out executive at GE and the Waldheim was exactly what he was looking for: no telephones, no tv, no noise, very few motor boats. It was heaven for him. My mother loved the food in the dining room, especially the pies. My grandfather loved the three hearty meals per day and the walk through the woods to go to the dining hall. My grandmother loved to sit in an Adirondack chair and look at the lake. Every morning at sunrise, Duane --- a jack of all trades -- would come in and make a fire in our fireplace. I slept on a rollaway bed in the living room, and I was always awake when Duane came in. The morning fire warmed up the water heater that stood behind the fireplace and it took the chill off the room. My grandfather woke up early, and he'd come out of his bedroom and every morning he'd call Duane by the name Larry. My grandfather and I would get dressed and hit the trail early to reach the dining room precisely when it opened. We'd walk up to the porch and a waitress would ring a large bell to let the resort know they were open. We could smell wood burning in the fireplace, bacon frying, coffee brewing, bread baking and pancakes on the griddle. By the time we were finished with breakfast, my parents would arrive with my grandmother and we'd all enjoy the rising sunlight dappling off the lake. When I looked through contemporary photos of the Waldheim today, I swear nothing has changed. Green water glasses in the dining room, canoes from the boat house on the dock, hikes to nearby lakes for picnics, fishing and swimming off docks in front of the cottages, reading lamps in the windows....it's all still there, unchanged and charming. When we stayed in Longview, we chased a huge white catfish around North Bay but we didn't catch it for years. When we did, we took a Kodak black and white photo of it that I still have. We spent hours canoeing around, floating through massive populations of exotic water lilies with massive blooms that were forbidden by law to pick. As we canoed, we would look down and see fish swimming lazily below us. I remember dragon flies darting around us, dipping to the surface and leaving circles like rain drops. At night, we would play cards and read. No tv. Everyone drank, and in those days my father would take an ice pick and break off large chunks of ice from a bin on the front porch. He'd carry the chunks to the bathroom sink and chop it up into cube-sized pieces. The ice had been cut from the lake in the winter and stored between layers of sawdust in the ice house down the road. All of our senses came alive at the Waldheim and, 47 years later, the smells and sunlight and canoeing across a silent bay all come back to me as some of my best memories of childhood.

Wonderful stay! Lovely, well-appointed, clean, roomy cabins. Beautiful views. Comfortable grounds…read moreto roam with a pup. A dog and nature lover's dream. So glad we found it and look forward to returning.

I've wanted to come here for decades, seduced by the cabins, the jetted tubs, the woodstoves, and…read morethe incomparable vista of the Queen of Lakes, Lake George, right outside its doors. It's even more beautiful than I imagined. We stayed at Eagle's View, which is equipped with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, living room with gas fireplace, two-level deck, and a comfy king-sized bed. There are woods to explore in the back of the property, and the lake, of course, is right across the road. Our hosts are warm and friendly and even made sure we could watch the Super Bowl, despite licensing issues with Direct TV. I don't know why I waited so long to visit. I can promise it won't be that long next time!

Spent a long Labor Day weekend at the Stillwater Hotel with my husband, our 3 children and Mom and…read moreDad. Rented the cottage, plenty of room for the 7 of us. Ate breakfast and dinner at the restaurant every night. The filet was great, scallops and shrimp scampi, and probably the best French onion soup I've ever eaten. The food is great, and people are even better. Marian and Joe treated us like family and our waitress, Pamme, was awesome. Wonderful, laid back experience in a beautiful setting! Beautiful hiking, kayaking (flat water and white water) and fishing in area. Oh... and the peanut butter pie.... mmm... we'll be back!

A destination restaurant bar with outdoor seating and lodging. Amazing views of the water and…read moresurrounded by Adirondack pine forest, stargazing, loon listening, hummingbird by the window feeders and engaging delightful hosts: Marion and joe Romano. And wait: the menu is sooooo well thought with specials and standards: duck, prime rib, steaks, fish, seafood cooked like they should be. We stayed in room seven which was a converted 1920 icehouse with knotty pine and Hot shower, heat or air and large queen maybe was a King bed. Yes you can get a Bloody Mary for breakfast. And it is a homemade one! We had a ball- moonlight walks, night caps, paddling, hiking and eating the best food ... Wish we had known about this place sooner. Lively waterfront with boats launching, giftshop where you may find the ultimate hat that looks like a moose or otter or Munster....truly worth the drive into the backwoods and do spend a night as it is too relaxing to turnaround and head back toward Lowville or Turin.

Plenty of parking. Friendly and nice staff. Clean. Nice bathrooms and rooms. Cannot beat the view…read more Only concern was the patio door was unlocked when first arrived and heat was off so the room was a freezer and concerned I was going to get hit over the head with a sock full of Pennys. But I loved it and will go back

Gorgeous hotel located right on the lake . The views are…read moregorgeous. Lovely honey soaps and creams. I love all the offerings of water sports available on the lake. An absolute dream and I look forward to returning soon!!