10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
24 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael L.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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River Road Loj - Lake Placid log cabin rental
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11269.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lake Placid, NY
- Place, Olympic Jumping Complex8 min drive
- Place, Olympic Center12 min drive
- Place, Mirror Lake15 min drive
- Airport, Lake Placid, NY (LKP)9 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
+5
5 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 3 Queen Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
River Road Loj - Lake Placid log cabin rental
Welcome to your private hilltop Adirondack log home, a custom-built 4BR/3.5BA retreat just minutes from downtown Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain, and High Peaks trailheads. Set on a quiet road used by Olympic athletes, this handcrafted log home offers epic mountain views, upscale rustic finishes, and serene seclusion—with no other homes in sight.
Highlights:
Sleeps up to 11 guests across 4 bedrooms (plus optional 5th with add-on unit)
Master suite with balcony, king log-frame bed, gas fireplace, soaking tub, walk-in shower
Great Room with wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings, and whole-tree structural beams
Fully equipped chef’s kitchen with granite counters, dual sinks, and stainless appliances
Heated floors, slate tile, Adirondack decor, and artisan woodwork throughout
Outdoor Living:
Massive deck with Whiteface views and Adirondack chairs
Covered porch with outdoor dining table and BBQ grill
7-person hot tub, hammock, and fire ring with free firewood
Canoe and kayaks available for nearby lakes and Ausable River paddling
Bonus Features:
Lower-level bunk room with 3 twins + queen
Entertainment room with 55" Roku TV, beverage fridge, foosball, ping pong
Fast Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, ski & gear racks, and curated local guidebooks
Location Perks:
2 minutes to Olympic Ski Jumps
4 minutes to downtown Lake Placid
9 minutes to Whiteface Mountain
10 minutes to Adirondack High Peaks trailheads
1 minute to Ausable River fishing access
Optional Add-On: Private Apartment
A separate owner’s suite (700 sq ft) may be rented upon request for added space and complete property privacy. Includes extra queen bed, full kitchen, living area, bath, and private balcony. Additional fee: $440/night (discounted if owner is away). No shared living areas.
Important Notes:
Dogs welcome for $25/night
AWD/4WD required November–April
Base rate includes 6 guests; $30/night per extra guest
Cleaning fee: $360 per stay
Shared duplex-style layout: Main house is entirely private with separate guest entrance; owner unit is fully self-contained, and accessed via a separate exterior entry door.
The owner may be residing there during your stay, but will fully respect your privacy with little to no interaction besides a quick hello or in passing with the driveway.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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-200337
About the area
Lake Placid
Lake Placid is home to this holiday home. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Lake Placid Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whiteface Mountain and Jackrabbit Trail. Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and Boots and Birdies are also worth visiting.
Lake Placid, NY
What's nearby
- Olympic Jumping Complex - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
- Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
- Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
- Olympic Center - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
- Mirror Lake - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Prison City Brewing - 10 min drive
- Crowne Plaza Bar - 10 min drive
- Generations Tap & Grill - 10 min drive
- The Pickled Pig - 10 min drive
- Origin Coffee - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Megan T.
25 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Megan T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Blair G.
25 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great log cabin
Blair G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Francine R.
11 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy comfy property - perfect for celebrating my son’s birthday with his young family :)
Francine R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence G.
25 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Placid get away
Lawrence G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Phil R.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
Phil R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike G.
1 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Mike G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Log cabin home
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Samantha W.
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Placid
Samantha W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony K.
12 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Mountain Getaway
Anthony K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Krystina B.
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away
Krystina B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melanie L.
18 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski week with friends
Melanie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leigh Z.
26 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, perfect location
Leigh Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne R.
23 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Suzanne R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Courtney S.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Courtney S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kourtenay M.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A winter weekend away with friends and family.
Kourtenay M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pasquale M.
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Pasquale M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Theresa S., Larchmont, USA
23 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base for Whiteface, XC and more
Theresa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pam K., Nebraska
19 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
Pam K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chloe B.
25 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surpassed our expectations
Chloe B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephen C.
23 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don't usually give anything the highest rating!
Stephen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ashley J.
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
Ashley J.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Keith C.
9 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful home great location to town and view!!
Keith C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristin J.
4 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing accommodations with spectacular views
Kristin J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marjorie S.
21 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view of Whiteface Mt, lovely new Adirondack home
Marjorie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Johnathan A Esper
The owner loves the Adirondacks and log home living, and this log home is the owner's 3rd. Johnathan grew up in a family log home in the Adirondacks, and then building a log chalet overlooking Whiteface and the Ausable River in Wilmington, which is now a popular vacation rental fully booked year round. HomeAway listing #3651607. This Adirondack log lodge style home is now the 3rd, and has been custom designed entirely by the owner to maximize the forested hilltop views and location and incorporates all the best features learned from a lifetime of log home living and also photographing many premier Adirondack properties.
Why they chose this property
Brand new authentic log home with Adirondack flair and furnishings, hilltop view location with no homes in sight, and close to Lake Placid!
What makes this property unique
Living in a log home gives you a deeper connection with the land, forests, and nature. Also, this is a brand new home, so ultra clean!
Languages:
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