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Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town

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Birches
Master Bedroom with private balcony, private bath, and wood burning fireplace.
Ground Floor King Bedroom with private bath.
King Bedroom with cathedral ceilings, private balcony and private bath.
Queen Bedroom with cathedral ceilings, private bath, sleep loft and balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lake Placid, NY
  • Mirror Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Olympic Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town

Birches

Built in 1912 and completely renovated in 2005, Birches was part of the historic Lake Placid Club grounds used to house European royalty prior to World War I. Walk to everything: Birches is one block from Mirror Lake, 2 blocks from golf and tennis and 4 blocks from the center of the Olympic Village. Perched on a gentle hillside, Birches offers million dollar views of the Adirondack High Peaks, Olympic Ski Jumps, Olympic Bobsled Track and Lake Placid Golf Courses.

Birches has 5 bedrooms, 4 of which have spacious sleeping lofts (that include Tempur-Pedic mattresses), and sleeps up to 20 people. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom and reading porch.

The master bedroom has a king bed, private balcony with views of Olympic ski jumps, bobsled track and Cascade Mountain range. Relax in a leather love seat by the warm wood burning fireplace in the suite! The master bathroom has two sink vanity plus double shower heads.

In addition to the master bedroom, there are three bedrooms with king beds, one bedroom with a queen bed and one bedroom with two twin beds (temperpedic mattresses) that can be pushed together to make a king. All beds come equipped with linens and comforter. Two towels are provided for each bedroom (10 in total.) I recommend bringing extra towels for hot tub and lake. There is a washer and dryer on the top level.

The four bedrooms on the top floor have private balconies. Each balcony is unique and has a different feel. I recommend spending time on each balcony whether reading, playing cards, people watching, or relaxing with your favorite drink. Great in all seasons! The four upstairs bedrooms also come with large, spacious sleeping lofts accessed by a ladder. The lofts come with Tempurpedic Mattresses ranging in size from twins (6 in total) to doubles (2 in total.) They mattresses come with a fitted sheet and throw comforter! Kids love to play in the lofts!

Birches sits on an acre of wooded property. The open floor plan is designed to enhance entertainment with a large, fully equipped kitchen including cable tv and breakfast bar, a large dining room with window seats, and a spacious family room with a stone fireplace, game table, and floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the awesome views.

A five-person hot tub outside the ground-level game room provides relaxation after skiing, hiking, or exercise with views of the golf courses, ski jumps, bobsled and mountains. An outdoor grill is available. The ground-level game room has regulation size ping pong table. There is also a sleeping alcove off to the side that some guests use as an extra bedroom. It is a double size temperpedic mattress that comes with a fitted sheet and throw comforter.

Features


Amenities

• 5 person hot tub
• Wrap around porch
• Four private reading porches
• Views of golf courses, ski jumps, bobsled and high peaks
• Fully equipped kitchen with Cable TV
• Washer/dryer
• Cable TV with DVD & VCR
• 2 wood burning fireplaces (living room & master bedroom)
• Barbeque grill
• Game room
• Ping Pong
• Outdoor Pool Table
• Ice Machine


Keywords: Vacation Home, Cottage, Cabin, Rental Home, Estate, Villa

Property manager

Kevin Maloney
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lofts are not for suitable for every kid.
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Events

No events allowed
Happy to discuss with guest any requests.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Happy to discuss.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Lease needs to be signed and filled out completely to finalize reservation.
If you exceed 10 occupants, you need to confirm/discuss with me that using lofts works for your group. Lofts are not for everyone and may impact stay
Happy to discuss one night stays, breaking minimum nights required or other special requests. Everything is negotiable.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Happy to discuss with guest any requests.
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
Property Registration Number STR-200250

About the area

Lake Placid

Located in Lake Placid, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Lake Placid Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and John Brown Farm State Historic Site. Travelling with kids? Consider Boots and Birdies, or check out an event or a game at Olympic Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Lake Placid, NY

What's nearby

  • Mirror Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Placid Club Golf Courses - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Olympic Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Olympic Jumping Complex - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Placid Pub & Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Pickled Pig - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Emma's Lake Placid Creamery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lisa G's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town located?

This family-friendly Lake Placid cottage is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Club Golf Courses. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Lake Placid Public Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short weekend stay

Perfect for our small group to get up skiing and walk into town!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome long weekend!

We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delivered in all aspects

First time staying in Lake Placid and won't be the last at this beautiful home. The pictures of the views don't do the real thing justice. Beds we comfortable. Well equipped kitchen. Clean. Hot tub was great. Kevin was very responsive when contacted. We will look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had the best time

Trip was amazing…. Location was perfect. Close to town and not a far drive from the mountain. Had the perfect homey feeling
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Placid getaway

Perfect 3 night get away. Plenty of space. 5 1/2 bathrooms worked out great as did all the sleeping options. Nice to be close to downtown and walking distance to just about everything. Kitchen fit our needs. Hot tub was relaxing. The views from the balconies/ through the windows and doors were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

YesTheyR. R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little R&R at a historic house

Little rest and relaxation, a little hiking, little sightseeing, checking out the 1980s Olympic venue, some kayaking and a enjoying stay in Lake Placid. Just a beautiful place to take in the scenery...
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in Lake Placid area

We were two families spending 4 nights there over New Years Eve. The house was as advertised. The house was clean, the fire place worked and the jacuzzi was a treat after skiing. We would stay here again. There was enough room that we could have had another family join us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We all enjoyed our stay. Loved the fact that every bedroom had its own bath. Everything well organized.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time had by everyone

Great location great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

We loved our Lake Placid stay and would definitely recommend and plan to stay here again! Perfect location, cozy- great for large families.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Must stay

The house was more than enough for the larger group we had. Communication with the owner was superb and fast responses. Would recommend for anyone traveling to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R., Wall

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our needs!

The Birches was a perfect fit for our needs. Lots of room and beds and perfectly located to enjoy all that Lake Placid has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret M., Buffalo NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing porch

We savored the quiet, the view and the open kitchen for dinner prep. It was a great space for our crew with an easy walk to Mirror Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Lake Placid Stay

Short walk to lake, great space for a large group. Well equipped. Great communication. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of room for a family get together!

The Birches was a great place to stay while attending a wedding in Lake Placid. The 5 bedrooms with individual bathrooms was perfect for getting all of our adult children together. Plenty of space to spread out and a big common room to get together!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter wonderland

We had a wonderful stay. The house was huge and had plenty of space to spread out and relax. The views were amazing! We can not wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice clean house

Clean great location home safe and lots of room parking would recommend to anyone
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dave U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Location to Olympic/Recreational Sites

5 married couples on motorcycles used the Birches as a central point for touring in this part of the Adirondacks. Don't miss the Ausable Gorge & the Whirteface Mtn Memorial Drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful family cabin

Excellent attention from the owner. Property is as described. Amazing views. Love Lake Placid. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mollitort M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Friends Winter Trip

The home was a perfect place for our winter gathering of long time friends. The entire house was comfortable for everyone. The kitchen was very well stocked. It was a very good trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect layout

We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect layout with plenty of space. Each bedroom having a separate bathroom was ideal. Nice walking distance to downtown and museum. Only minor issues with some lights not working and not many kitchen staples. But overall very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Get-Away

This was a prefect accommodation for our annual friend and family ski outing. A private property located walking distance from LP with a gorgeous view of Marcy and the surrounding mountains. Views can be taken in from the expanse of windows, the large deck and even the hot tub! The open layout was very comfortable for a large group. The large fireplace made for cozy warm evenings. Look forward to many return trips in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place! Excellent location

Birches is beautiful, relaxing and clean. Perfect spot to be away from town, but only 1/2 mile walk to town. We had a total of 6 adults. Would recommend for any group of 6-12 people. This place would be awesome in the Winter for skiing! Incredible views from several balconies. Book it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views & Very Spacious House

Had just a wonderful time. Unbelievable view of the Olympic ski jump and Whiteface at night. Quiet community with privacy and in nature but close enough to town to be really convenient. Kids loved all of the lofts, ping pong table, the hot tub, and the fact they could sled in the front and side yards.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40 year reunion with friends

Such a beautiful, well taken care of home. So conveniently located close to Mirror Lake and all the area has to offer. We LOVED that each bedroom has its own full bath. Kevin was great to communicate with and share his lovely home. Will definitely return again ! Thank you from the Alpine Splendor Reunion group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Maloney

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My favorite thing to do is to spend time in Lake Placid and the Adirondacks. I love playing hockey and skiing in the winter, and kayaking, water skiing and swimming in the summer. When the leaves change colors, no better place to be in the world! Lake Placid always helps me to forget the stresses of day to day life! I go back to work Monday feeling very relaxed and refreshed.

Why they chose this property

My dad was a former member of the Lake Placid Club. His love of Lake Placid and sweet memories led him to bring us to vacation in Lake Placid. I have been coming to Lake Placid for vacation and hockey camp since 1983. I use to walk the Lake Placid Club grounds with my dad and he would point out all the great landmarks of the historic club. We loved the Adirondack design of the club cottages and when the opportunity presented itself, I had to own a piece of the Historic Club. I actually almost bought an adjacent house, but when I saw Birches, I knew this was my place. It sits prominently on the street and I always think of a tree house when I look at it. The view of the Olympic Ski Jumps and Bobsled tracks are the best on the block! I grew up seeing family pictures through the years with the ski jumps as backdrop so when I look out from Birches I feel like I am home with family. The location is incredible - I can walk to Mirror Lake, Main Street, Olympic Center, Speed Skating Oval, Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, tennis courts, park, toboggan, and my favorite mountain - Cobble Hill! I am so close to the hussle and bustle of Main Street yet at Birches it is very peaceful - like being in a forest with great views!

What makes this property unique

Location and views is what makes Birches great! I love pointing out the lights zig zagging down the mountain is the Olympic bobsled track. Nothing beats getting up in the morning during winter and taking the kids over to the sledding hill, hockey on Mirror Lake or taking a short drive to Whiteface for skiing. My wife and I love walking to dinner at Nicola's or LP Pub & Brewery too! When you first walk into Birches, you are greeted by a large mural of Adirondacks painted by a local artist. My son loves to point out the different animals!

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