Camp Kidura in my opinion was a 3/5, but I was generous to give it 4 stars. Overlooking the the…read moreUpper Saranac Lake, right on the water, Camp Kidura had a nice scenery and tranquility at times. Camp Kidura was pleasant when it came to certain things, but lacked certain necessities when spending so much money. I'll start with the good. Good: Beautiful View overlooking the water and mountains of the Adirondacks. The house was spacious and the appliances were up to par. The boat house was great and the patio on top was nice. Bad: The beds were the most uncomfortable beds I have ever laid in. My back hurt for most of the trip. Spending this much money on a house upstate - I would expect to have an amazing sleep. this right here would make me not come back unless they got new tempurpedics and better pillows. Half of the beds had no Box spring - hard as rocks. The others squeaked every cm I moved in. Secondly, there was no tv in the living room for everyone to watch - kinda didn't care for that either. Third, there was no lights on top of the patio to stay up at night. Fourth, there was no fire pit by the house of everyone to enjoy. Fifth, one of the rooms had no ceiling and everyone could be heard in that room especially with the tv on. Lastly, the neighbors house was literally on top of our house. I prefer to be secluded and that definitely bothered me because it was tight parking and uncomfortable. Fishing: Fishing was disappointing. I have been an avid fisherman my whole life and I've only managed to catch a 4/5lb once with a couple 1lb/1.5lb at best throughout the trip. Lake was super windy and I didn't care for that at all. Plenty of other fishing spots I'll be checking out next year. Overall: 3/5. Tight fit with the neighbors next to us hugging our house. Beds were very uncomfortable. Patio was nice but no light. Boat house was nice. View was nice. Fishing was okay at best.

I went through the process to get a refund from the platform because the host included mention of…read moreon-site cameras in the liability waiver sent AFTER payment that are NOT mentioned in listing Not for me

I have been driving by the Faust Motel for over 40 years but have never had the opportunity to…read morespend the night there as it is fairly close to our home. We were birding and decided to make a weekend of it. It was exactly as I hoped it would be. Immaculate, quaint, rustic decor just a perfect Adirondack motel. The owner and staff were extremely kind and helpful. We are already planning our next visit.

Beautifully decorated, excellent location, and a wonderful atmosphere! These cabins are cute and…read morerenovated with kitschy appliances like a vintage looking refrigerator and speaker. The cabins are impeccable and smell wonderful like the woods. They accommodate pets and there are two restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommend staying here either alone or with your family.

Good food, very good bar. Nice vibe, with a hunting lodge, sort of a feel. Open during the…read moreoff-season, which is also helpful.

please revise your menu. everything is has bacon. A lot of people don't eat meat, let alone bacon!…read moreif all you can make is bacon items, bacon salad, bacon chicken, bacon everything, healthy people will go elsewhere.

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 wife and I came here after hearing about it for a couple of years. She had found out about it…read moreonline, and I saw their scale model promotional displays in downtown Albany. So, we made a daytrip of coming up north. It was pretty cold and overcast in early October, but we still had a good time. When we arrived on a weekday there were only a dozen or so other people around. We practically had the place to ourselves. We first watched the four otters swim in the pools (brr) and play on the tubes. One really seemed to like me, and we both shared the name Louis, so we hit it off from the start. I liked him more than the otters (!), but I think he just came to the fence to see me because he thought I was going to feed him. Then, we saw the staff with their "mystery" public interaction animal... a porcupine. She seemed hungry and grumpy, and spent the time eating food. I guess if I was trotted outside in the 40-degree weather I would be upset too. We went for a walk in the woods and heard music piped on speakers in the trees. My wife made a comment about it feeling like an anime or RPG experience, and I think she was right. It was odd, though enjoyable. We then walked around on the elevated paths in the woods and looked out of the bird's nest towers and spider's nest (yuck). There were swinging bridges and other interactive things for kids of all ages. Again, it was cold or we might have spent more time looking at them. They had indoor exhibits which were closed due to the pandemic (boo), but on a day like this they are very much needed to help recharge and get warm. It was a good time, despite being chilly. The views were great, but my glasses kept fogging up from the masks so I couldn't see as much as I would have liked. It is a great park seemingly in the middle of nowhere, and very far from where we live. But, I would like to return in warmer weather to experience it again.

We had an incredible time here! The indoor area is not to be missed! So many unique hands-on…read moredisplays, sea otters, ugly fish, collections of fungi and interesting plants. The outdoor walk is a breathtaking walk through the treetops with unbeatable views. My 5 year old also loved the outdoor loose part natural play area. The whole adventure is a lot of fun for both kids and adult. Also very responsible with covid policies!

Stoney Ponds and the Raquette River from Axton Landing to the Crusher (not a description of the…read moreriver, don't worry!) are both beautiful, easy paddles. Great trips in nice boats for all skill levels from easy river paddles to challenging overnights, and convenient shuttles that keep the good vibes humming after the trip.

Anne, Rob and niece Bridgette could not have been more helpful or accommodating. Anne, in…read moreparticular, was a fountain of information, advice and expertise (we'll never tie a canoe on our car incorrectly again!). We rented canoes from them twice - first to Raquette Falls and second up the river from their shop...both incredible journeys. We've canoed/kayaked all over the U.S. and I doubt you'll find a better outfitter -- great equipment, very efficient, and delightful people!

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!

My husband and I have camped at fish Creek pond campground square pond campground and Rollins pond…read morecampground. If you want rustic real back to nature Rollins pond is for you a lot of sites around the water. The views are spectacular. The scenery you can't go wrong a lot of the campsites are right on the water or a short path down to the water but each campsite has their own little Beach area. Rollins is more secluded with trees than the other two campgrounds. Which makes it real rustic. There is no cell phone service but that's okay. You're there to get back to nature and enjoy yourself. Don't forget to put your food in your car because of bears and raccoons. Sadly raccoons got into my bread and rolls because I forgot to put it away. Lesson learned but absolutely if you want a Adirondack experience back to nature Rollins pond campground is for you.

We camped here in 2024 and found this campground to be so charming and quiet! It is quite large and…read morethere are many sites right on the water. The only downside is that you have to drive through Fish Creek campground to get to Rollins, which isn't the worst, but it does add a lot of slow driving through winding roads to get to the main roads. Would absolutely camp here again. One of the prettiest campsites we have ever stayed at.