This past week was our second visit to the Bark Eater Inn. I can't compliment this place enough…read more It's close to various hiking trails as well as Lake Placid. Also, if you want to explore the inn's 200 acres of forest, fields and meadows you'll easily have your fill of nature without having to drive to a trailhead. I loved my morning walks through seemingly endless fields of wildflowers and then visiting the pond. Also, the farm fresh breakfast is incredible with Meghan & Tyler being the best hosts of any B&B I've been to in recent years.

My boyfriend and I recently stayed at the Bark Eater Inn to spend some time enjoying the outdoors…read morein the ADK - and we just booked our second stay at the Inn because we loved it so much! The rooms are gorgeous, clean, and comfortable. The grounds are beautiful with surrounding mountain vistas and stream. It's conveniently located with just a quick drive to Lake Placid, Keene Valley, and the Cascade xc ski park. Our hosts made us feel so welcome. There's a mini guest kitchen we used to store some of our snacks we brought and many nooks and places to enjoy meals if you don't feel like eating out. We loved our time there and can't wait to continue to visit.

A beautiful B & B located in downtown Burlington. Close to shops and restaurants, all within…read morewalking distance. Breakfast is served each morning at three different time slots of your choosing. Bathrooms and bedrooms were very clean and a feeling of home away from home. There is one room on the 1st Fl (Reed). TV was in room and Wi-Fi available. Each room is given a parking spot so no worries about trying to park on the street. It is located near the university so traffic can be a bit heavy during the school year. It's one of the few bed and breakfasts in the area. I would stay here again. Water, tea, and a daily cookie was offered to guests. There were no refrigerators in the rooms, but there was a community refrigerator available to put any food or beverages in if needed.

Quaint bed and breakfast with farmhouse style set up with beautiful gardens . We were in carriage…read morehouse with quaint furniture and comfy rooms and upstairs had gas stove . Bathrobes and slippers add to stay , with hot tea and coffee and fresh baked cookies throughout the day . Pretty gardens and a fantastic breakfast with changing menu. Staff iis super friendly. Only downfall is location as it is on fraternity Row and the frat houses can be really loud

Ended up her because there were white out conditions on the way to Montreal... we had passed this…read moreplace so many times and always thought it to be charming. We were so right! They took us in on a very snowy Thursday night... blizzard conditions. We had the Jay room a king size bed and queen futon. It was my husband and our two daughters. Nothing was open for dinner as the town had closed because of the weather - the innkeeper made us cheddar scallion scones fresh out of the oven they were delicious. The inn is classic Adirondack wide plank floors fieldstone fire place.. big porch with Adirondack chairs. The room was large and had its own bathroom. Nothing fancy but absolutely perfect. Would definitely come back and recommend !!

Fabulous inn meticulously maintained. Our snowy retreat was warmed by the innkeepers. I couldn't…read morethink of a single thing we went without. The property is well maintained, the amenities are thoughtful, the breakfasts (both onsite and offsite) were delicious, and the location was perfect for east access to hiking, ice/rock climbing, and sightseeing. An extra perk is the no-drive access for fabulous trailheads. This is our new, go-to inn for our Adirondack adventures!

We had a wonderful stay at the Nelson Cottages over Memorial Day Weekend…read more The cottage itself was recently updated, very clean and comfortable, and the owners couldn't have been kinder or more accommodating. (Incidentally, the water tasted great.) When we return to the Adirondacks, we won't hesitate to stay here again.

There are places you can find on a map, and others you can only reach with luck or Ruby Slippers…read more "The N" is ruby slippers all the way -- over-the-rainbow magical. The elements are easy enough to list: fabulous swimmable lake, fresh vegetables within walking distance, lots of hiking, farmer's market in town once a week, easy places to grill, many points of interest (a drive to an abandoned iron mine for the history minded, or visit the ladies that make goat cheese and pet a goat). And a sky filled with billions and billions of stars... but other places can make similar claims. As you see from the other reviews, many guests have fallen under the special spell of the place's enchantment long ago, and are drawn back. Me too, now.

The N has been a family vacation spot for me since I was 6 months old. I love it here! Fresh air,…read moreout doors, it's really is a retreat away from the busy life that I have currently. The cabins are always kept nicely, the staff are extremely friendly and will do anything to make their guest's truly amazing. There is a swimming area in their private lake, row boats for each cabin, a tennis court, ping pong tables, a swing set for adults and kids, and of course beautiful hiking trails. The N is a magical and special place that anyone can enjoy and I hope to share it with more guests in the future.

My partner and I are an interracial couple. We stayed in cabin 6 for 8 days with our kid and 2…read moredogs. We paid the "pet fee". Bought whole new bedding as to not use the ones provided (nothing is disinfected in these cottages, and apparently is primarily the guests responsibility to prepare the cabin for the next guests, as mistaken for "vintage" or "rustic" by other guests but it's really you breathing in the previous guest skin cells and bacteria. Wear your shower shoes!) Later after leaving being blamed for a "stain" on the unused comforter that was packed away. Upon leaving I'm told there's an issue with our cabin. It needed a deep clean due to "too much dog hair" so much so that after only 8 days broke the (hopefully regularly) emptied staff vacuum. Even after passing our visual inspection, when we were only asked to keep the hair on the furniture and floors to a minimum. Not spit-shine the facility. For "whatever reason" this deep clean was needed after us, but still happened to miss the used q tips on the living room floor before we arrived even after having such a "strenuous inspection". We were required to know every unwritten rule. But all the while there are people not picking up after their dogs, breaking beds and leaving a giant yellow piss rings around the toilet that will be welcomed back warmly. Some of which being employed by the owner.

the hardest thing to do in life is wake up early…read more that said, sometimes there's no other way to experience what needs to be experienced. so i took a deep breath, set the alarm for 5 am and prepared for hell. fishing at the break of dawn. when i got up it was dark, the sky just beginning to lighten. it was cold. oh man. i pulled back the curtain and saw that the lake was still a sheet of glass, not a ripple anywhere. my heart leapt. i got dressed, gathered my gear, and headed out to the boat. i piled everything in, primed the gas, set the choke, and pulled the cord. the outboard roared, i cut it to low, unhooked from the dock and pushed off. gliding through the vapors still rising from the surface of the north cove, it was a little brighter in the morning twilight, but still no sign of the sun, slowly working its way up from the other side of the mountain. now out of the first cove and into the second, the magic gateway was crossed and suddenly the whole world opened in front of me. the full grandeur of the mountain, the open expanse of water, the feeling of limitlessness, the inverted scream of too much being absolutely right all at once, the unlimited power of a lifetime of emotion packed into a too small body. i revved the motor to its full 8 horsepower and set off into the open lake, a mile across to Branbury Beach, the wind in my face, until i was lining up the boat between the mountain's big patch of bare rockface on one side and Sunset Lodge way over on the other. the mist was tendrils, rising gently, obliviously, airily. i powered down to neutral and cut the engine, and once again everything became unearthly still. there was a sound of soft gurgling, dripping, a little rocking as the boat settled in. everything bristled. there was only a low light that seemed to come from everywhere, the lake a chorus, silent, giant. and then there was marlowe. i couldn't believe it. trenchcoat, plaid hunter's cap, woolen gloves, scarf, he was in an old-fashioned flatbottomed wooden rowboat, hunched over, earflaps down, staring at the mountain, shivering, blowing smoke, runny nose, sleep still in the corners of his eyes, three-day beard, but somehow a regal air about him. stoic. holy mother of god, i whispered, marlowe what are you doing here? i mean, well, HERE???? i just couldn't help myself. he didn't smile. instead he turned and looked at me. thinkin', he said. i'm just thinkin'. what a mountain, huh? it ain't the biggest and it ain't the spectacular edgy west coast kind, but it's got some kind of soul, don'tcha think? that's one helluva big hulking mountain, that's what it is. i had to agree. after all, i was there too. salmon trout are a decent draw, but when you think about it there are just as many in the lake at two in the afternoon as 5 am, even if they're not particularly hungry then and a good deal deeper and more skittish in the full brightness of the day. not to mention that i hadn't really caught one in 15 years. look at this lake, he went on, with a voice that had the sound of a 33 rpm lp playing at 16. just look, everything reflected in it, like that alice whatshername's looking glass, totally still, stretching out for miles, misty and icy and just layin' there. it's a goddam camelot, that's what it is. one of these days i'm gonna come out here and i swear excalibur is gonna be sticking out of the middle of the lake from a hundred feet down and i'm gonna paddle over and grab it. but that mountain, man, i just can't get enough of it. really makes a guy think about things, you know what i mean? and with that, he turned away to face the mountain again. the thing of it was, i knew exactly what he meant. because of all the many wonders of this occasionally too small world, this one here was the one that was within reach, this was the one that was saying hello right here, right now. and if ever i've learned anything from this all too often wretched life that i've had the privilege of leading, it's that when one of life's wonders passes in front of you, you goddam better stop, open your eyes, and shake its hand, because otherwise what's the point. i mean, what's the goddam point. marlowe, i said, jockey that boat of yours over around here closer, c'mon man, bring it over here closer. he dipped the oars and our boats bumped. hold on a second now, just hold on and gimme a second. then i stood up, leaned over, and shook his hand.

Big disappointment. The website showed picture of "Lodge" so we thought that there would be an area…read moreto sit and enjoy a fire. The "lodge" is the owners old residence all locked up. The cabins are slightly bigger than my backyard shed. It is basically one step up from camping, since it did have a toilet.

My boyfriend and I were looking for a place near Lake Placid, and we stumble upon these beautiful…read morelittle cabins. Wayne, the owner is a very laid back, friendly and quite helpful owner. We were charmed. PROS - Location location location. The cabins are located right in the center of things, never more than 30-45 min from all mayor hikes. - Cozy and comfortable. Each cabins comes equipped with most basic amenities (coffeemaker, toaster, pots and pans, dishes, silverware and glassware) - Parking is very close to each cabin, so you never have to walk more than a few steps. CONS - Wifi, even though it was offered we had mixed feelings on this. My boyfriends phone picked it up right away, mine never did. This was from our cabin, so perhaps if you were closer to main house it would have been better? I think they need a better wifi connection. - No microwave. I wish I had ask more specific questions. - Not that many hooks in the cabin. We did long winter hikes and needed a way to hang our clothes only to realize that there weren't that many hooks. We improvised by hanging in curtain rods and on the doors. This could be quite helpful. Overall, it was a good value for the money. Wayne is a great host. We never made it to the main cabin so perhaps some of the above would have been different.

My husband and I had a wonderful 3 day stay here while visiting Burlington over the Thanksgiving…read moreweekend. Andrea, the proprietor, keeps the carriage house and the grounds to the property very tastefully appointed. While the carriage house is located right in the heart of this small, college-friendly city, Howard St. is a very quiet residental venue and is situated in a very nice part of town. The location was actually very convenient. Just about a mile from the heart of the little bustling down-town area, the mile long walk each waty was a great way to get exercise and to experience the sights on foot. The carriage/guest house itself is very clean, neat, orderly and comfortably decorated. To our delight, we even found fresh milk and OJ in the mini-fridge, which was very thoughtful. A cupboard also offers complimentary fresh cereals, teas, hot chocolate and coffee for use by any guest. There were PLENTY of freshly laundered linens available, also. The ONLY amenity which could use a little upgrading (but its not a big deal) is the television (old tube style) and the VCR would be better replaced by a modern DVD player. (VHS- what's that?) Free Wi-Fi is supplied by the proprietor, which is a very convenient amenity by today's standards. We will definitely be back for a second visit!

I'm a fan because its convenient to Burlington, very clean and spacious, and has great warm colors…read morethroughout the studio. They do not serve breakfast as it is a 2 floor guesthouse, a studio on each floor, but it is a very nice place. They do have coffee, tea, cereal, milk, and orange juice kept in the kitchenette area with wine glasses, flatware, etc. It was $366 total for two nights, a bit expensive, but I guess you get a better comfortable deal all in one, so why not! The upstairs studio, where we stayed, can accomodate up to four people (2 on bed, one on additional bed, and one on the couch). It is definitely a good share, or for a couple away from home. *Btw, beware of the toilet bowl... it did clog up.

One word, disappointed! especially when the last comments at check out by the owner was about…read moremaking sure we cleaned up the dog hair rather than being sympathetic to our less than pleasurable start to our vacation. We stayed at Cochran's Cabins, Camp Melissa, from 7/1 to 7/5/17. The unit inside was cozy and clean. The owner, Marjorie, was very friendly and accommodating us during our late check-in but that's where it ended. There was no mention or followup concern about the picnic table and deck issues during our 1st morning at the cabin. Lastly, management needs to update their website: 1) There is no wraparound deck or charcoal grill on location at Camp Melissa and 2) Camp fires were not permitted (we found out on arrival), management needs to alert potential guests of this rule and/or have a distinctive notice on the website.

quaint, clean, polite, prompt and wonderful. Would return again. Cabins have a personal touch-…read more"knick-knack" type of feel from the artwork to the towel racks and I loved it.

We stayed in the Beede Suite. It was lovely. Perfectly clean; comfortable beds with quality linens;…read morea convenient kitchenette; adorably decorated; and effective AC... The common areas of the lodge are clearly given plenty of care. The area by the river was delightful! Breakfast was better than what is provided by most places nowadays, with great eggs, muffins, and more. Best of all may have been the owner, who gets five-stars-plus for her hospitality! As another reviewer had said, I hesitate to leave a review because it's tempting to keep the lodge a "hidden gem." Heehee. To note for light sleepers who are not early risers: The suite is adjacent to the kitchen, so it is fairly easy to hear the early morning food prep, particularly from the room with the twin beds. Bringing an extra fan or sound machine would probably be a good idea.

Our new favorite place to stay in Keene Valley! Beautiful decor, very clean, and so quiet! Staff…read morewere incredibly kind, and the breakfast in the morning is healthy and delicious. Carrie's blueberry muffins are to die for! There is even a relaxing creek-side picnic and fire area to relax in the woods without having to go too far. The perfect spot to stay if you are hiking anywhere near Keene Valley.