This hotel is fabulous!…read more First and foremost - it could not be better for small children. The lake area is in a shallow cove and my kids were literally able to run out for a few minutes and still be up to their knees. There are plenty of kayaks and paddle boats to take out, and a small sandy beach area for the kids to play. There's also a pool on the property, but the lake area was great so we never even went. Rooms are a little older, but they are clean and spacious. The property is pretty small, so everything is an easy walk. There's also plenty of parking onsite. The location is also prime in Bolton and it's just a two minute drive up to all the shops and restaurants. The owners were super sweet and friendly and helped us out a few times when we were locked out of our room. Overall, this is a really nice family run hotel in Bolton and the location on the lake can't be beat. There are definitely cosmetic upgrades that could be made, but like many other hotels in the area it's a little old school. Looking forward to coming back - we had a great time here.

We stayed at Melody Manor Sept 11- 17th and overall had a very pleasant experience. While the room…read morefeels a bit outdated, the beautiful grounds and serene lake views more than make up for it. Or room was clean, quiet, and the bed was very comfortable, which made for a truly relaxing stay.We especially appreciated the little touches, like coffee and donuts in the morning, which added to the welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway with lovely scenery and a calm environment, this is a wonderful place to stay.

What a stunning location. The views are stunning. The atmosphere was perfect and just a wonderful…read moreplace.

I've heard about The Sagamore Resort for years and was excited to finally experience it this past…read moreweekend. Everyone I mentioned it to raved about how wonderful it is, so we arrived with high expectations and lots of anticipation. At check-in we were given a list of activities, which all looked fun -- though we later learned most didn't begin until the following day. Not a big issue, just something to be aware of if you're arriving for a short stay. We stayed in the Hermitage Lodge, and the layout of the room was actually very nice -- a downstairs kitchenette and small living area, with a beautiful loft upstairs featuring a king bed. The only drawback was having just one bathroom. Unfortunately, shortly after arriving, we noticed several ants -- first on the bed in the loft, then in the bathroom, and later in other areas of the room. Given the cold winter weather, it was surprising. We chose to mention it to the front desk the next day. They kindly offered to move us and provided a $70 credit, which we appreciated. Since we only had one night left, we decided not to relocate. At the room rate, we had hoped for a bit more in terms of condition upon arrival. We enjoyed lunch at Caldwell's and dinner at Mr. Brown's Pub, and later at La Bella Vita -- all pleasant experiences (I've reviewed those separately). The property itself is truly beautiful. In the winter, however, many of the scheduled activities and amenities seemed primarily geared toward families with young children. That's perfectly fine -- I've raised two boys, I get it -- but it wasn't quite the "grand" weekend experience we had envisioned. I can absolutely imagine that in the summer, with the stunning views of Lake George and the full range of offerings, this resort feels magical. In the winter, while still lovely, it didn't fully match our expectations for the price point. Overall, it's a beautiful property with kind staff and great dining -- just perhaps better suited to families or a summertime stay.

Beware. 60 year old moldy smelly rooms. 12 by 12 rooms for 3 people. Bugs in room and wife bitten…read moreat night. 1 old row boat and 12 ft.beach. hand made ping pong table. No fire pit for kids. No lights on street. Rate should be89.00 a nt.

Family friendly place ,cozy cabins and nice property. The owners are very warm and welcoming. I go…read moreevery year with a group of friends and always have an awesome time!!

Flamingo Resort has been a part of my life for the past 14 summers, and I can honestly say it holds…read morea special place in my heart. From the beginning, under the original owners, this resort became more than just a vacation spot, it became part of our family tradition. The original owners were truly remarkable people who poured their hearts into the resort, treating guests like family. Their warmth, hospitality, and understanding of what made this place special set the tone for everything we've come to love. Now under new ownership, I know there have been mixed reviews, but let's be honest, everyone starts somewhere. Chris, the new owner, listens, takes suggestions seriously, and is clearly making an effort to modernize the resort while honoring its legacy. Change is never easy, especially when emotions and memories run deep, but I see the intention behind it and truly appreciate the effort. The rooms have been revamped with clean floors and refreshed spaces, and housekeeping comes every two days, which works perfectly. And if you ever need something... just ask! The staff is accommodating and always willing to help. What keeps us/me coming back year after year? It's the community of regular guests who've become our "summer neighbors." That sense of connection and tradition is still very much alive. Chris understands how much we loved the previous owners and respects that legacy, while also bringing a new chapter to Flamingo Resort. Change takes time, but the heart of Flamingo is still beating strong. And for me that's reason enough to keep coming back.

Enjoyed our stay. Had a few issues but Chris was very receptive and worked hard to rectify our…read moreproblems. Thank you

We were guests at a wedding held here and stayed in a queen room. The resort sent us a link the day…read morebefore which allowed us to fill in the paperwork ahead of time. When we arrived, all we had to do was pick up the keys. The woman in the office couldn't have been nicer. She made the room available to us a little earlier so we could get dressed for the ceremony and showed us on the map where all the events would take place. The room was large with a small fridge and coffee maker. We didn't spend much time there but we were comfortable. The grounds are lovely, a beautiful setting for a wedding. The ceremony was lakefront with cocktail hour at the nearby tavern. Cocktails, cheeses and passed hors doevres. The bacon wrapped scallops were scrumptious as were the steak empanadas. Then we moved up to the restaurant. This is a charming venue. The acoustics could be better....conversation was difficult, but maybe that was the DJs fault for not playing quieter music while dinner was being served.

We came as a large party of 15 to celebrate a very special birthday girl and they were able to sit…read moreus in a nice room with a great view of Lake George. One long table for all of us and thankfully far enough from the rest of the patrons because there were 6 children who never seem to run out of energy. Our server came and seemed to recognize that the key to a successful meal with children is to get them food and drinks right away and leave the adults to peruse the menu and have small talk. We had all sort of items from the appetizer menu and all of them were pretty good. No standouts and nothing to complain about. Solid food at fair prices. Entrees were good as well and of all, I think the lobster roll was probably the best dish served in terms of value and taste. Again as with the appetizers, the food was good and everyone enjoyed their meals. Everything from check-in to departure was very pleasant and we would return on a future trip.

Candlelight cottages is the best place to go and chill out and reflect on life. It's a great back…read morein time when life was simple. I am looking forward to my next visit. The island's close by are easy to visit. A world of nature close by. The clear waters are a great place to fish for that Big one.

Beautiful place, nice and peaceful. Owner is very friendly. Definitely gonna visit again.read more

This was my favorite place on earth, I looked forward to it more than anything all year. The new…read moreowners destroyed it. I'm surprised they are still pretending to run it as a place to stay. What a joke. They haven't a clue about running this sort of business. We didn't get anything promised including available food, even the hot water didn't work for a while. No internet, no tv. Don't even think about staying here you'll be throwing away your money

Fantastic resort on the shore of Lake George, NY. Friendly, helpful, highly professional staff, in…read morea classic Adirondacks Alpine-styled resort, with breakfast and dinner inclusive, as well as innumerable water activities, including sailing, pontoon boat rides to an from a private island with a smaller private beach. The foods is terrific and the rooms are spacious and clean, and includes a sizable semi-private balcony. The room we had was spacious, comfortable and clean as a whistle. One minor complaint: the shower head was about 8 inches lower than it should have been. It was at the height of my chin and I'm not tall. It was just too low. It's a shame since the tile in the shower seemed new and suggested it was recently redone, but not perfectly. Maybe the installer was vertically challenged (e.g. short). Our food servers, Kenzie and Stacey, and the boat guys, were absolutely delightful, and it's clear that management treats their employees well, but run a "tight ship" which ensures quality. They have pontoon boats that offer a tour of the nearby shoreline which was good, but it was the only activity we were able to take advantage of, due to the gray skies and cool weather (in the 60's and low 70's). On Thursday night, they have a barbeque on "the Island"in the middle of the lake, but it was done in the dining room instead, so we didn't even get to see the island, which was a huge disappointment. Unfortunately, we booked for three nights and had three days of gray skies, as to he remnants of the recent hurricane moved past, but we made the best of it and enjoyed our visit. Hopefully, if we visit again, we will have better luck with the weather. Most guests were repeat visitors, with the comments typically "We've been coming for 17 years," or 14 years, or something similar. As newcomers, we were welcomed, and I recommend the resort, but strongly recommend you stay a full week, and it's really more of a family resort than anything, so bring a good large family with you to have the best time.

This was our second time staying at this beautiful luxury home in private setting. Great for a…read morefamily and friends getaway. The well stocked kitchen was appreciated as we made dinners for a large crowd. All rooms have comfortable beds and linens. We loved the fire pit (supplied with pre-cut bundles of firewood) and the movie theater with exceptional cozy seating! We will be back next year.

Currently working with Airbnb to resolve a matter regarding Northern Living NY and the unscrupulous…read moreand deceptive listing of a property we booked based on missing information and misleading descriptions. Their lack of remorse or suitable amends will deter me from ever booking a property with them again. Make sure you do your homework, research the property thoroughly and read all the fine print before engaging them. I know, avoiding problems is literally the best reason you use a rental company, but didn't work out so well for us. At least I booked through Airbnb and may just have some recourse yet.

Nice location but very dated Staff was friendly…read moreRooms need to be updated bathroom and bedrooms extremely small Beds were hard and pillows thin Probably would not return until renovations were made

Unsanitary, unsafe & horrible management Please don't believe the positive reviews!…read more August 2024 I never leave reviews, but I really don't want anyone else to have the terrible experience my family and I had on vacation at this terrible resort. We had a total of 45 family members staying here. The rooms are old, dirty, and poorly maintained. Some of the rooms had no hot water and the owner Lenny, said that he tries to regulate the hot water. The lock on the entry door to our room was broken and difficult to lock. Lenny checked it out and said you have play with it, and it isn't going to be like your lock at home, you have to play with it. If you rent the big house on the premise, it smelled and had cobwebs on the chandeliers and in the kitchen. Also, keep in mind that the owner lives on the top floor. Its very odd! The two bedrooms both had holes in the walls from the door knobs. The bathroom is tiny with a very old tub and sink. The next day we rented boats. Lenny and another worker set the boats up. I expressed I didn't know how to swim and needed life jackets. They got the life jackets, but once we were already out on the boats, we realized there were none on it. I called the owner Lenny and he wasn't apologetic and kept saying he couldn't believe they weren't on the boat. I checked again with him on the phone and there were none on it. He then brought us the life jackets on the lake. Other family members were on another boat that broke down on the water. Lenny came and made light of it, said he knew there was an issue with the boat, and told them to wait on the boat while he went to talk to a mechanic at dock. Again he never apologized or offered any compensation for their lost boat time. Upon returning my boat, he didn't apologize and then proceeded to tell us that we damaged the propellor on the engine. There was no way we did and and he was so nasty about it. My husband and I started arguing with him. Immediately he started saying I'm going to call the cops. I expressed how with any complaint we made, he made light of it, and never tried to rectify the situation. We got nowhere with him and decided to leave. Please read the other negative comments because they are true! He must be writing his own positive reviews!