This place is simply an outstanding Adirondack experience! If you're looking to be pampered and…read morewaited on constantly I recommend The Plaza in New York City, but for a mountain experience this place has it all. Just finished a weeklong stay and had a wonderful time. Room was spotless and well maintained, as was the laundry facility. Being a fisherman, I hit the dock every morning, but first stopping at the office for a complementary coffee and baked good of the day. The motel offers guests kayak and canoe usage free of charge, with larger boat rentals available at very reasonable rates. The proprietors, Rick and Chris, are genuinely friendly and will bend over backward to provide you with anything you need (within reason). Gas grills and firepits are available, with firewood available at very reasonable prices. Took advantage of the chairs and picnic areas, both motel and lakeside, to enjoy the tranquil evenings and chat with the neighbors. Having Summered in the area for years in my youth, I try to get back every year or two. And when I do, the Oxbow is my motel of choice. For a genuine Adirondack experience, it provides everything and lacks nothing.

Peaceful getaway-- if you're looking for a comfortable, super clean room on a lake with a beautiful…read moreview-- ability to rent a row boat, kayak, or canoe, amazing hosts, and the best coffee and homebaked goods in the morning-- then this is the place for you! We stayed in one of their efficiency units-- which had a small kitchen stocked with dishes, cutlery, pots and pans-- there's also a BBQ available if you want to grill something. When we stayed there back in August, there was a little farm vegetable and fruit stand in front of their place--which was terrific, because we were able to get fresh veggies and fruits to have for with our meals. We also rented a canoe and a kayak to spend time in the evening and morning on the beautiful lake watching and listening to the loons. Additionally, there's fire wood for sale if you just want to sit by the fire pit in the evening while gazing at the stars. We highly recommend this lovely place.

The best place on earth. Started coming in the mid 70's…read moreevery year in August until 1984. Went back for a few family reunions. I made life long friends there that are like minded about the environment. I will be back up in September to avoid the rush and enjoy a little fishing.

Unbelievable... 5 stars seems insulting to this business! Myself and three friends were through…read morehiking the Northville-Placid Trail. After 42 miles on the trail individuals in the group had some equipment issues that needed immediate attention before committing to the next 45 mile section of trail. We were not anticipating staying in Piseco but it was a must. We approached this picturesque historical Adirondack property (not far from Piseco Bob's and the NPT trailhead) after 4 days on the trail... without a shower... to inquire about rooms to sort our issues in a dry place. We smelled like a gang of wet bears that just emerged from hibernation... wandering a hot landfill for food; absolutely repulsive. The inn keeper, Jen, is very accommodating to hikers. She was able to rent us 3 rooms (cheaper than any mainstream hotel ...anywhere on the planet), offered us hot coffee, and assisted us in finding laundry services to clean our heavily punished clothing. We were also invited to the $12 breakfast buffet and told to make ourselves at home while on the property (kayaks, beach, porch, etc). Jen and her staff are amazing humans and infinitely accommodating. They are truly the unsung trail angels of the NPT.

Took a wrong turn on my trip to upstate NY and ended up in Speculator, NY for the night Christmas…read moreEve. Really glad I found this little gem which was very accommodating, affordable, clean and even a little nostalgic. All things in the room were well updated and functional, like a well maintained family property. In the future if I'm ever in this area I will seek out this place again.

My family wanted to camp out at Moffits Beach Campground...they did...but I snuck away to this…read morenearby motorlodge for a peaceful nights sleep...the overnight manager was very nice and let me bum a smoke from him before I retired for the evening. Would return in a heartbeat.

I came here with my church for a women's retreat from August 28 - August 30…read more We were given the cabins facing the lake with my room having one full bed, three bunk beds, a shower and toilet in separate rooms, a mini fridge, and a coffee maker. The shower had great water pressure and had hot and cold water. I would wake up every morning in awe of how beautiful the lake and trees looked as well as when the sun was going down. The second day we were there, we were given free time and a plethora of activities to do including kayaking, swimming, mini golf, outdoor jumbo chess, checkers, and shuffle board, rock climbing, volleyball and basketball (indoor and outdoor), gaga ball, ping pong, soccer, gym, pickleball, tennis, and cornhole. Some of them do require a waiver, but all equipment is supplied. I thought the food was pretty good. The first day we go there, we only had dinner and it was shrimp, steak, and rice. The second day we had hash browns, eggs, and pancakes for breakfast, shaved pork and cheese sandwich and fries for lunch, and beef stew with mashed potatoes and green beans for dinner. The third day, we had a similar breakfast, and a burrito and nacho bar for lunch. There was always a different dessert like blueberry pie, churros, donut holes. There was also always a salad bar for lunch and dinner and yogurt and fruit for breakfast. The staff served the drinks and went around picking up plates. They have a big worship center, enough for about 350 people with comfortable chairs, a big stage, good lighting, and a good audio and visual system. There is parking and bathrooms around the campus. There is a big hill leading to the cafeteria but they do have people driving golf carts to transport people in need up. They have also done a fantastic job of making every building and area handicapped accessible whether it be with elevators, ramps, and wide passageways. I would highly recommend this place.

I have spend my life coming up here. As did many generations in my family. It was so sad to hear…read moreabout the famous Oak tree being taken down, but now I hear about the Tee Pee coming down. This is heartbreaking! This was the spot that brought laughter to life. This was the spot that after chapel we would meet to have cinnamon buns. Absolutely heartbreaking to learn you are tearing down a gorgeous, landmark that is such a big part of so many lives.

The Great Pines .....The Great DISAPOINTMENT!!!…read more I am an old customer of the former North Woods INN which is now under New Ownership, GREAT PINES. I LIve 4hours SOUTH in NYC. North Woods was well worth the journey and the Karoke {wkends) was special! Staff friendly and extremely helpful--stayed at the inn Four(4) occasions! I booked a reservation in February 2023 for May2023--a group of six(6) in Three(3) KING ROOMS(@ $280.00 each). I did not hear or have any communication with THE PINES until I CALLED THEM five (5) days before Our arrival in May. I spoke with a fast-talking employee who informed me that the KITCHEN was closed until June One-also the kitchen at the pub bar located just outside the main lodge. I was also branded"rude" by her because of my concerns. I also tried to calm us BOTH down but, SHE was having none of it! Our conversation ended on a very sarcastic " have a nice day!" The whole resasoning of traveling to this resorts was the Fact that ONE DID NOT HAVE TO DRIVE while eating and having a few drinks--NO DUi ! I called leaving a message for the OWNER(S) which was not addressed.. I did not persue a Refund for the monies put down for the reservations--THIS REVIEW is worth the price of Saving even one person from booking a stay. It is a very sad commentary to experience this unprofessional business attitude towards new and/or old customers. What kind of RESORT lets you Book in Advance and then Closes their kichens for renovations?? And dont inform their outstanding reseservation until way past the cancellation period?? Good Luck if this place remains your choice--stay in touch with them especially if you re coming to them from a distance.

I wish I could have a picture of the food to share but it was soooooo goood I could not wait!! This…read moreplace is awesome! The atmosphere is just gorgeous, the views are espectacular, the food is like not from this world.... I just can't really explain what an experience it was to be here! Pete & Marie-Claire Schneidman

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!

Formerly Shaheen's- now owned and operated by Trailhead. Consists of 30 units in a two story…read morestructure. There is a front lobby area which is generally unmanned but welcoming. They have a self-serve area where you can make coffee (they have Keurigs, cups, creamer, sugar, etc.), as well as good cereal, oatmeal, bread/english muffins). The rooms were suites- a large sitting area with couch, two chairs, TV, and a separate bedroom. One negative- the AC unit is in the sitting area so if you close the bedroom door at night the bedroom is not cooled. You must leave the door open when sleeping. Rooms were clean- but the disinfectant/cleaner they use has a strange smell that was a bit unpleasant. Recommend they find one that smells better. Bathroom was a typical motel bathroom- sink area, toilet, shower. Overall- good accommodations at a reasonable price (considering you ARE in a resort area).

We were pretty disappointed in our first stay at Shaheen's. Upon arrival, the sign on the office…read moredoor said contactless checkin, and every guest was emailed the info. So I checked my email and had nothing from them. Thankfully someone walked in the office and asked if I needed help. They said it was a text, not an email. I didn't receive a text either. He looked up my info and the text was sent to my home phone number. So he told me my door code. I couldn't remember that code all weekend, so I had to look it up on my phone every time, I'd rather have a key. Also, he didn't tell me how to enter it, but I figured it out. My husband had more trouble when he tried lol. Every time. That keypad is very very touchy. And the kids next door, fighting over who gets to enter the code, yelled it several times. So now the whole parking lot knows their code. I guess Shaheen's is doing a lot of remodeling. I think we had a new room? But I'm not sure if it's finished. The ceilings are painted black, trying to look elegant I suppose, but looks kinda creepy. Many white paint drips / smears everywhere, unfinished carpentry, chips on the freshly painted door. New beautiful bathroom has a large sink but it's completely flat and stuff doesn't rinse down without a ton of effort. Toilet roll is a far stretch to reach. Toilet seat is sharp, really high, and uncomfortable. I know I'm sounding picky here but it was a lot. There is zero soundproofing. Thank goodness we needed the air conditioner, it helped drown out noises from neighbors and construction. For some reason, there was a man sitting in a truck, right below our back window, smoking and playing music loudly. Two nights in a row. Not sure if he was a guest or a worker or what. Public water in the area must be brownish yellow because the new toilet always looked dirty. I noticed the same water in the lobby Keurig machine. I believe the ice machine has a filter because the ice looked clear. As we were leaving, we noticed a little old lady with oxygen was having trouble getting in her door. We watched for a few minutes then asked if she needed help. She told us her door code and we showed her how to do it, but now we have her code. So dangerous if we were the type to take advantage, thankfully we're not. The only plus - my motherinlaw called the hotel to ask if they had any amenities she could purchase for our wedding anniversary. The man said no, but he'd be happy to go get whatever she wanted. She suggested champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. He said he had to go to the store anyways, and he'd make it happen. She called the night before to make sure everything worked out, and he said he forgot! Jeez! He ended up getting a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates from Adirondack Chocolates, and even a card. A very nice touch! But we definitely won't be back.

The inn is in a beautiful spot however when we arrived new owners had taken over and in the process…read moreof updating the inn, we were not happy with our room due to the construction noise, no screens on the windows, the manager offered to give us our money back however, I never did receive it

Great experience, we were a little disappointed that we were not informed in advance that the…read moredining room be closed. The staff was very friendly and attentive, I hope the new management does as well. Hopefully we will see you the future.

She is amazing at keeping the house so clean I always have the best time with me familyread more

Well - it's been a while but I'm finally getting around to it - we spent a few days here back in…read moreSeptember for our honeymoon before heading to Toronto. Initially, we had a little trouble getting a hold of them to make the reservation, but once we had that taken care of it was pretty much everything we could ask for. We arrived later on in the evening the first night, so we couldn't actually see much around the B&B and went to dinner. We came back, opened a bottle of wine, sat on the back porch, and stared at what was probably the most stars either of us had ever seen. Then we went to bed. When we woke up, we were not expecting what we saw - shrouded in a morning mist (sounds cheesey - but this is the real deal), the back of the place overlooked the Moose River, a calm portion that almost made up a small lake. It was really amazing, and as it cleared up we were just thrilled to have chosen the place. Access to free canoes and kayaks - which we took full advantage of. The landscaping and area leading down to the river was very nice, a great place to relax after a day of being a tourist or after some light kayaking. The river was very nice, meandering with houses here and there along the shore, perfect for a lazy canoe or kayak trip. Also lots of turtles, water birds, etc., I'd imagine the fishing would be pretty good too. They also have a sweet, sort of vintage tandem bike - good times. We went to have breakfast - a really nice continental - and the owners were really lovely. Super friendly and helpful re: getting around and finding things to do, Stuart and Jimmy were really great. They weren't obtrusive, but made sure we were well taken care of. The room was very nice, everything was sort of an Asian/Northwoods/Antique-y mixture that wasn't too gaudy but you still knew you were in a B&B. If you're planning on hitting upstate New York and you want to stay some place affordable (it was $79/night for 3 nights during the week - you can stay at a crappy hotel for that much or more), this is not to be missed. Friendly, beautiful, and really close to perfect to be totally honest - we were fully satisfied and talk about going back whenever it comes up.