Summer Breeze Lodge at Birch Bay - Upper Saranac Lake NY

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number in process

We have a deep passion and love for the Adirondacks. We were the previous owners/operators of the rustic Cabins at lake Colby and we’re proud of our exceptional ratings earned from our many loyal clients. We are so pleased to share our love for this area once again, with old friends and new adventurers at our new lodge. We love to hike, fish, cross country ski, sight see and simply relax while reveling in one of the most amazing natural “cathedrals” in the country. We marvel at the history and development of this land and the fortitude of early inhabitants. The air, the water, the history, the people, the legacy, all make this the special place it is. We are humbled every day that we are privileged to be here and know that you and yours will have a wonderful visit. In the same spirit of the early settlers and Native Americans who graced this land, we pray this place will remain in our family for yrs to come. Kelly and I are so thankful to be able to share our passion and love for this area with our visitors. Come see us!

As I retired, we were seeking a place that would reflect on all that Kelly and I have done together. We are very hands on, she with the talent and eye for color, decorating. Me, with a keen eye for her fine work and a relentless work ethic. The first time on this lake, within 5 minutes, we both knew we had to be here. Thus began the search for a small parcel on the water that we could rehab or develop in our vision and with some sweat equity. A lot of our decor was assembled with a nod to the past. Our mantels we reclaimed from a torn down dairy barn. The canoe in our 4 season room comes with a story of a marine, the brutality of war and the forgiveness and healing of a life in nature. Our table is a nod to the creative work and ethic of Amish craftsmen. Our fireplaces handset by true artists with local stone. Our little piece of land, lol dwarfed by the expanse of the historical great camps that still dot the region, but nonetheless, our access to a majestic body of water. A bit reminiscent of Lake George, without all the buzz and traffic of that magnificent lake. Our “pie shaped parcel” is indeed, our slice of heaven and we were blessed to be in the right place, at the right time. Our sunrise and sunset reminds me every day how precious this little dot of earth is. We benefitted greatly from the work of a skilled architect, a builder who has his DNA imbedded amongst most all the noble camps on Bartlett Carry. Lastly, a crew of true craftsmen who built this place from the foundation up, as a team, collectively delivering a camp we still can’t believe is ours. There certainly are more grander sites, with rolling acres and Thousands of sqft of Adirondack grandeur. I dare say, none though diminishes our spot, our place as the Summer Breeze Lodge, unique and proud in its own way, on its very spot.

Comfort, access, a nod to the past, enjoyment in the moment and a way to rekindle and refresh. A place to share. The camp or lodge is nice, the amenities and all. But it is so much more than a boat ride or a view or comfortable bed. It is a place to come and go but mentally remain etched in your mind. It is quiet, peaceful and yet it begs for the noise of kids having fun, adults busting chops, a morning kayak, a crackling fire or the loons and coyote serenading every night, brings experience and a smile to the soul of this place. And those that visit. John and Kelly