We enjoyed our stay here at The Lakes cottages. We stayed in the "Fifth Lake". The place was very…read moreclean, and the space was the perfect size for my fiancee and I. We had the entire area to ourselves, and although the weather wasn't great, we spent some time sitting outside and enjoying the view. We will definitely be back during the summer!

How adorable is this little Colonie right in the heart of the Adirondacks!?! It's always a perfect…read moregetaway during fall foliage. We stayed in cottage #4 and it was absolutely adorable and comforting. The decor is on point with the surroundings outside. There was only 2 things that I think should be upgraded and that's only in my opinion. 1) the bed was very uncomfortable so next time we decide to stay we will def bring a foam topper and 2) I would like. Tv in the bedroom. I know I know I'm "glamping" but, I fall asleep with the sound of the tv. It rained the whole trip and I did love hearing the rain drops hit the metal roof. It was so euphoric. We def plan on coming back in the summer for a few days. Thank you for everything to the owners. They were fantastic.

Peaceful lakeside motel, park right in front, walk out to the water right in front, manager Kim, is…read morevery helpful, immaculately clean rooms, comfortable mattress, nice hot showers, Adirondack chairs around fire pit, wood already cut and ready, kayaks on premises and jet skis right outside (for a rental price). Easy walk to restaurants.

Nice place to stay. Last time i was here '84 my uncle owned this place. Really miss the restaurant…read morewhen it was known as the gables. Still a very relaxing stay. Definitely get the first room. Best lake view. Last time here this room had a kitchenette. Not now. With the limited time of restaurants being open, I highly recommend getting a smokeless grill or similar. Fridge is big enough for milk, soda and the basics. Get yourself a 2 or 5 gallon jug of water. Carpeting is gone and replaced with laminate flooring, very nice. Beach is nice and clean, they have a couple canoes on site for renting. Summer music concerts about 50 yards away, nice big fire pit. I will be returning and as long as you're not expecting the Hilton, you'll be happy.

The good was we've been going to Melody Lodge for over 20 years-we have on numerous occasions…read morerented the entire lodge and had all our friends and family enjoy a long weekend. The restaurant and bar were amazing-outstanding food and I mean outstanding food be it lunch or dinner. Beautiful area, true Adirondack lodge and great memories. Unfortunately as of 2023 they are no longer open or in business but I have heard rumors of a revival. I hope they do get reborn and bring the Lodge back to the amazing place it once was. So my maybe is based on if they come back and reach the 5 star level they once had.

New Chef is excellent!! We had a big party and the service was amazing and the food was fantastic…read more Very creative presentation and the specials were delicious. Cocktails were excellent too! We haven't been in a couple years since the Lodge changed hands and we were SO happy with the new ownership and chef. This is a step up from the old Melody. Fine dining in the mountains.

These cottages are in a great location in town! You are within walking distance to all the…read moredifferent shops and restaurants in beautiful down town Old Forge. The owners are really nice and they keep the cottages really clean. The big plus about these places is they are more up to date than all the "House Keeping" cottages that dot the area. These cottages are almost like having your own little home away from home and are great for families. Overall we where very very happy, and will be back!

We stayed over a weekend in late September, in cottage 2. I'm not an outdoors girl and I had low…read moreexpectations, given this is a cottage in the Adirondacks, but I was pleasantly surprised! I can't speak for all the cabins, but ours was updated and had the loveliest amenities, and it was spacious! All of the windows open and there is a screen door so you can let in the fresh air, but there is also an AC/heater so you will be comfortable. A full fridge, gas range, microwave, toaster, and coffee pot in the kitchen with every dish, utensil, or piece of cookware you could need. The toilet and shower are in the bathroom and just outside there's a little alcove with a huge countertop and sink and very large mirror. There's a large kitchen table with four chairs, two armchairs facing the television, and a roomy closet. It really is like a small apartment. (Actually, I had a small apartment and it didn't have nearly as much storage space.) Tons of drawers in the bathroom and bedroom area as well. Bed was a little uncomfortable, but everything was better than I expected so I wasn't upset about it. The proprietor is so nice!! Very helpful, full of recommendations. And the location is just in the center of town so it's close to any shopping or restaurants, and just a short drive or bike ride even from the water park, and only 15 min drive from Adirondack Woodcraft Camps (which is where my friends wedding was). You have to keep in mind this is similar to an Air BnB in that there's no housekeeping during your stay and you are responsible for tidying up after yourselves before you leave, washing your dishes, taking out your trash, etc. which wasn't so bad because hello, I'm not a pig. If you are, probably you shouldn't stay here anyway. But, highly recommend! I even mentioned to my boyfriend that I'd really like to stay again next summer and make a longer vacation out of it!

Wonderful rustic retreat! Our cabin was charming. It was attractive, clean and we had nice view of…read moreLake Adirondack. We loved being close enough to walk into town. The little kitchen very adequate for our stay and one day it rained and we enjoyed just staying in the cabin with the fireplace on. The view of Lake Adirondack is nice and enjoyed seeing a float plane taking off and landing. We will be returning!!

Great place to stay! The cabins are clean and cozy, and the owners are great! Another added bonus…read moreis the location being just across the road from one of the beautiful lakes in Indian Lake!

The best place on earth. Started coming in the mid 70's…read moreevery year in August until 1984. Went back for a few family reunions. I made life long friends there that are like minded about the environment. I will be back up in September to avoid the rush and enjoy a little fishing.

Unbelievable... 5 stars seems insulting to this business! Myself and three friends were through…read morehiking the Northville-Placid Trail. After 42 miles on the trail individuals in the group had some equipment issues that needed immediate attention before committing to the next 45 mile section of trail. We were not anticipating staying in Piseco but it was a must. We approached this picturesque historical Adirondack property (not far from Piseco Bob's and the NPT trailhead) after 4 days on the trail... without a shower... to inquire about rooms to sort our issues in a dry place. We smelled like a gang of wet bears that just emerged from hibernation... wandering a hot landfill for food; absolutely repulsive. The inn keeper, Jen, is very accommodating to hikers. She was able to rent us 3 rooms (cheaper than any mainstream hotel ...anywhere on the planet), offered us hot coffee, and assisted us in finding laundry services to clean our heavily punished clothing. We were also invited to the $12 breakfast buffet and told to make ourselves at home while on the property (kayaks, beach, porch, etc). Jen and her staff are amazing humans and infinitely accommodating. They are truly the unsung trail angels of the NPT.

Great location (close to the center of town) and always very clean! The owners are awesome and very…read moreaccommodating!

Great place to stay! We like it because the price is right, the owners are cool, and the tourist…read moredont stay there!

Took a wrong turn on my trip to upstate NY and ended up in Speculator, NY for the night Christmas…read moreEve. Really glad I found this little gem which was very accommodating, affordable, clean and even a little nostalgic. All things in the room were well updated and functional, like a well maintained family property. In the future if I'm ever in this area I will seek out this place again.

My family wanted to camp out at Moffits Beach Campground...they did...but I snuck away to this…read morenearby motorlodge for a peaceful nights sleep...the overnight manager was very nice and let me bum a smoke from him before I retired for the evening. Would return in a heartbeat.