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.

Dinner here was incredible!!! Fabulous service in a cozy dining room. We shared the mushroom tart,…read morebeet salad and pork chop. Everything was beautifully plated and delicious! We will definitely be back!

What a wonderful hidden gem! The food and service was above and beyond. And the ambience was…read moreperfectly fitting. We will definitely be back!

We absolutely loved our stay at Dartbrook lodge. Not only is it very close to a bunch of the high…read morepeaks, it was comfortable and clean. The shower is amazing! It's a rain shower. Luxury after hiking all day. The gas fire place was perfect to cozy up next to. Especially after a cold and rainy fall day. We had a sleep number bed, so my husband and I could choose our own comfort. Anna was very pleasant and kind. We will definitely recommend this place to anyone we know. As a side note, if you are looking for a place to stay that's close to a lot of food options or shops. This is not it. Most places close early or are not open every day of the week. A bunch of the cabins have a kitchen in it, but not all. This did not bother us! We found local small places to eat within 10 Minutes of Dartbrook.

Stayed two nights in the summer and thoroughly enjoyed it. The cabin was beautifully decorated and…read moreamazingly clean. They have thought of every detail from an umbrella to use, to recycling bin. Shower was tiled with rock adding to the rustic-chic appeal. The cottages were surrounded by fields or wild flowers and a creek which were both beautiful. However, I'd envisioned a more secluded more mountainous setting.

My boyfriend brought me here as a surprise after a backpacking trip near Johns Brook Lodge…read more It's a castle house! Built in 1885. Beautiful inside and out, and the family in charge of the house (Mama Rosemary and her daughter Rebecca) are as sweet and accommodating as can be. I actually wish we had spent more time on the property (there's a sweet library downstairs and upstairs patio) than we did. I want to come back in early spring to enjoy the many fireplaces!

A great place to stay in the Adirondacks. This is a…read morebeautiful "must see" house. We arrived on short notice for Memorial Day weekend (called from outside the front door!) Rebecca had our rooms ready by the time we returned after grabbing a bite to eat. Working fireplace in the bedroom, baby grand in the living room. Coffee was ready every morning at 7 am as requested.

For our 8th annual Sisters' Gathering, we chose Paradox Lodge and it perfectly met our needs and…read moreinterests. Located a few blocks from "downtown" and, therefore, in a bit of a quieter area, this B&B has a Adirondack-meets-Lake Placid Olympics-meets-comfy-retro feel to it. Rustic touches abound everywhere, the grounds, which abut the end of Lake Placid, have thoughtful and colorful plantings, hanging flower baskets, old milk cans, wooden skis, Radio Flyer Wagons, and bird houses. We took advantage of the 3 kayaks, and there is also a canoe. We lazed away afternoons on rocking Adirondack chairs, wooden chaises, and enjoyed our home-made meals (there is a refrigerator that guest can store food in, which is a really generous touch) under the twinkling, nighttime lights of the umbrella-d picnic table, The rooms are decorated with much attention to detail, the beds were super comfy, although the Lodge is on the main drag, even with the windows wide open we did not hear a sound from the McDonald's across the street, the sink mounted on an antique Singer Sewing Machine table is cool, the clawfoot mini-tubs are fun, although a little difficult to maneuver in and out from because the shower curtain is attached all the way around. A really good breakfast, prepared mostly by Moses/Red, co-owner with his wife, Nan, is served with panache (and a tableside visit and stand-up comedy from Red), vintage plates, and, wait for it...the New York Times! Both Red and Nan share their thoughts, hiking and swimming hole suggestions and local and national/political gossip. From the location, to the decor, to the hospitality, to the great sleep, the lakeside view and kayaks, the hiking, walking, drinking, eating, and blabbing that we did, we could not have asked for more.

This is a restaurant review, cannot comment on inn. Also would be 4.5 if possible…read more If you're looking for private, personal, and comfortable dining experience this is a great place to go. It seems the way this place is setup is there are only a handful of tables and each reservation is off-set by about 30 minutes. As other review state it is a husband (the chef) and wife (head waitress) duo who head this restaurant inn. I booked the reservation over a month in advance and I'm pretty sure it is necessary if you plan to go. The food- Fantastic and Different. Wild Boar Sausage - this was delicious, possibly the best sausage dish I ever had. This dish was literally bursting with flavor served with red wine sauce and mushrooms. Elk Loin - Delicious and before you ask, no it wasn't gamey! The service - Great personal service from the staff, however sometimes the head waitress let her opinions be known. She made it clear that she wasn't exactly happy with all the out of town business she was getting from their rave reviews. She also made odd comments on what she thought was proper male-female etiquette when the two of us were clearly joking about who was paying the bill. She also made a sarcastic comment saying she couldn't believe that we actually had manners enough for me to let my significant take the seat being held out for her, stating that most couples leave her speechless when the male takes the seat being held out. The service itself was great but some of her comments could have been left out even if she didn't mean anything by it. The price - VERY REASONABLE. Two appetizers, two entrees and a bottle of wine, about $100. The atmosphere - Business Casual? Lodgey clothes here. The place itself literally is set in the living room of the inn, but they take a lot of pride in the restaurant and I would dress the part. Again there are only a few tables, and reservations are off-set so it is very intimate. Overall - Delicious Exotic Game cooked the way you have never had it! Very intimate, romantic atmosphere! Good yet opinionated service. A can't miss if you're visiting lake placid!

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.

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.

What a beautiful stay with a wonderful host. We had a delicious breakfast (one of the best I've…read moreever had and we're both major foodies), and great conversations. She really made us feel right at home. I don't sleep well places usually and I slept like a rock. We stayed in room 904 and the bed was a cloud. I wish we were staying more than 1 night during our week vacation here in Vermont from Michigan. Many instruments around the home you can enjoy and play. Since leaving this morning we've already discussed coming back in the future. You can't go wrong with choosing this home. Great walking distance to maybe places around.

This fun place is infused with creativity. The rooms are all filled with character…read more The owner makes a yummy breakfast and there are teas and coffee available whenever you want it. The location is walking distance to the adorable downtown which is full of shops and restaurants.

Great location. Very knowledgeable and friendly host. Rooms are clean and comfortable with updated…read moreen-suite. Breakfast is simple but good.

Amazing place, great owners. Free homemade breakfast was top notch! Randy has an extensive…read moreknowledge of the area and makes excellent recommendations.

This place is in the middle of everything which is wonderful. The place it self is really nice and…read moreclean. The only two cons in my options is that there's no elevator or other way to get around if you have difficulty walking up stairs. Also, the bed have a topper which make the bed extremely uncomfortable.

Amazing stay. Hosts promptly responded to any questions or requests. The view was absolutely…read moreamazing. Apartment was very clean and updated. Walking distance to great shops, theater, and restaurants. I would stay there again on my next trip to Lake Placid.