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Modern Family Retreat, Steps to Mirror Lake/Main St, Hot Tub, Game Room, Deck

Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Welcome to 137 Hillcrest Ave!
Main dining room with incredible morning views of the sun rising over Whiteface.
Salt water hot tub for 6 on a private deck with dining table, sofa and seating.
Game room with foosball, darts and popcorn maker. Bring your own smack talk.
Cozy fireplace in the living room with all the vibes.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lake Placid, NY
  • Place, Mirror Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Olympic Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

CASCADE

1 King Bed

FIRESIDE

2 Double Beds

MARCY

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

TIPS UP

2 Double Beds

WHITEFACE

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

ALL THE WAY UP

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

OMG I LOVE YOUR WALLPAPER

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

THE SNOWY BIKE ONE

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Family Retreat, Steps to Mirror Lake/Main St, Hot Tub, Game Room, Deck

We are thrilled to open our hearts and family home to you! (STR permit 200169).

Whether you're coming to Lake Placid to ski, skate, sled, paddle, bag some 46ers, train on the Ironman course, race IMLP, delve into our Olympic history, celebrate a special event or just want to relax by the fire after hot tubbing and experience the best sleep of your life from the mountain air and our cozy beds, you can do all of that in our modernized, historic home, just steps from Mirror Lake and all the best bars, restaurants and shops on Main Street. That might be the longest sentence I've ever strung together, but it's justified. This is THE place to bring the whole fam for both action-packed and relaxing, restorative experiences year round.

We have plenty of space for everyone in your crew — 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, game room with foosball and darts, playroom with air hockey, knee hockey and lots of toys, games and books, basement with separate entry for protected storage for all your gear, and an enclosed back patio with a salt water hot tub.

We're located right across from the best sledding hill in town at Teddy Bear Park. We have plenty of sleds for you to use, and a boot dryer to dry all your gear.

Our house is at the top of the hill just behind the movie theater in the center of town on Main Street. You can practically smell the homemade turnovers and scones at Bluesberry Bakery from our front porch. All of the best shops and restaurants are a short downhill walk away.

Mirror Lake is a 5 min walk from the house. The Olympic Center and Olympic Oval are also a short walk away. Whiteface Ski Resort is a 15 minute drive. The Olympic Ski Jumping Complex and Lake Placid Horse Show Grounds are a 5 minute drive. Whiteface Peak is visible from our front porch and all the bedrooms in the front of the house. Once you see that magical, ever-changing view, you might never leave! Which is totally OK, as long as you renew your rental contract.

We have flatscreens in all of the bedroom rooms, hi-speed WiFi throughout the house and Fire Sticks for all your streaming needs. But we hope you'll spend most of your time outside, exploring everything the Adirondacks have to offer. While we're famous for winter sports, the warmer months offer equally epic adventures.

Each floor of our home has its own full bath with shower, vanity, towels, hairdryer and bath products. Life's too short for drama or cheap shampoo.

The main floor features a spacious dining room, gourmet kitchen with new appliances and everything you could hope to have for cooking and entertaining (fully stocked by someone who's incredibly picky about the things in her kitchen), spacious living room with stone fireplace, TV and enough seating for your entire group, game room with darts, foosball and a bar with a popcorn maker, full bath, laundry room, Bedroom #1 with 2 double beds, and access to the bike/gear room in the basement.

The enclosed back patio is the perfect, private oasis. It features a propane grill, large dining table and additional outdoor seating, and salt water hot tub.

Our covered front porch is the perfect spot for sipping drinks while watching the sunset, or witnessing a summer storm roll over the peaks. If you have kids or are the kind of people who never travel without a spikeball set, you've hit the rental property jackpot — there's a spacious public park and playground directly across from our house. It's easy to keep an eye on your kids playing over there while enjoying those aforementioned drinks from the front steps — one of the many reasons we knew we had to own this home.

The second floor features 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Each bedroom has a flatscreen TV, WiFi and hotel linens.

Bedroom 2: King
Bedroom 3: 2 Doubles
Bedroom 4: 1 Queen, 1 Double
Bedroom 5: King

The third floor features another full bath and a playroom, equipped with air hockey, knee hockey, Thomas the Train and his many, many friends, books, toys, games and a flat screen TV — just in case Thomas loses his appeal. To add to the family friendliness of our home, we offer a pack-and-play travel crib, infant tub, high chair and dishes for kids.

The ground floor entry to the basement offers secure, dry, temperature-controlled storage for all your bikes, skis, boots, wetsuits and assorted gear, as well as a boot/gear dryer.

Foam roller, yoga mat, resistance bands, jump rope and wiffle ball bats are located in the front hall closet.

Private, off-street parking for 5 cars is available in front of the house.

We love pets and we bet yours is adorbs, but we'll have to settle for seeing them on Instagram and not in our home.

Similarly, we have an aversion to tobacco/smoking/vaping and large groups looking to party. Sorry, brah. This is a family home. If you're hosting a bachelor or bachelorette party, we wish you all the best, but we are not the property for you.

Nature has the power to change you and whomever you come here with — we hope you'll let it! Stay with us, and fully experience everything the Adirondacks have to offer. Dare to do something different! We can't wait to hear about all of your adventures.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children and babies count toward total occupancy
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please strip the linens off used beds and leave them in a pile on the bed. No need to carry them to the laundry room.
If you have time, please start a load of towels. It's appreciated!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We (the owners) want to know who's staying in our home. We require a conversation within 24 hours of booking to confirm your reservation please.
Hot tub is within the coverage area of a security camera. No kids under 16. No eating or drinking. No nudity. If you damage it, you replace it.
This is not a party house. Renters who violate the local quiet hours, exceed occupancy or are indecent will be asked to leave immediately.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Lake Placid

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in Lake Placid, this holiday home is in the mountains. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Lake Placid Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and John Brown Farm State Historic Site. Travelling with kids? Consider Boots and Birdies, or check out an event or a game at Olympic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Placid, NY

What's nearby

  • Mirror Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Olympic Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Placid Club Golf Courses - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crowne Plaza Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Prison City Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Generations Tap & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's 21 Lake Side Italian Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Family Retreat, Steps to Mirror Lake/Main St, Hot Tub, Game Room, Deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Family Retreat, Steps to Mirror Lake/Main St, Hot Tub, Game Room, Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Family Retreat, Steps to Mirror Lake/Main St, Hot Tub, Game Room, Deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Family Retreat, Steps to Mirror Lake/Main St, Hot Tub, Game Room, Deck located?

This family-friendly Lake Placid holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Main Street and Mirror Lake. Mid's Park and St. Eustace Episcopal Church are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a perfect Adirondack house and I wish I could’ve stayed longer and taken advantage of the back patio and hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G., Aurora, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Amazing location! We walked everywhere and the hot tub was a huge plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennilee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a family

Great location. House was set up well for kids and parents to play! Host was very responsive with communications.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spot.

This house was amazing. It was clean, spacious and well stocked for a family stay on our ski trip. The host was very responsive and helpful. We highly recommend this spot in lake placid.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend retreat

What a beautiful home with character and relaxing atmosphere! Loved every minute !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Times!

This home was great for a group of 8 friends in Lake Placid. Good location and the property has everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sabyasachi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uuummmm…good location, good house but ….goos for less than 10 people. A little cramped for 10. The care taker was very responsive over sms and very strick about checkout time….
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, had everything we needed

This was great location for us and bed layout to absorb a lot of people. Communication with Julie was very easy and responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2024 Cross Country ski Junior Nationals

Great neighborhood, nice kitchen for cooking meals, fun games for teens and so much more was perfect for our stay! Would for sure recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle F. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house for groups, vacation.

This is a great house for trips with family. We had 10 people in the group and had plenty of room for everyone. Great back deck with sitting area, table and brand new hot tub. Also, only a block from town. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

The house was big enough for our large group of 12 people, and was comfortable for a weeklong stay. Good location for getting around in Lake Placid. Julie was great to work with and helped us with some special considerations for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

Our family had an amazing stay here with plenty of room to spread out in the house during Ironman week. The hot tub was perfect to relax in before and after our race. Julie and Josh were amazing hosts with thoughtful touches around the house during our stay. Communication was perfect during the stay, and the one issue we had with thw door lock was solved immediately, making our stay that much easier. Would stay here again with our family anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenden L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House and Great Location

The house was spacious with a long list of desirable amenities for a larger group. Julie, the host, was great at communicating throughout our stay. The location was a quick uphill walk from Main Street but very accessible to all Lake Placid has to offer. Overall, a great experience and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Placid - House for the Weekend

We had a wonderful stay with another family while in town for a youth hockey tournament. House was large, clean, and great all around (although slightly quirky, but that’s what you get with an old house). We loved it! Way better than a hotel. Wish it wasn’t below zero so we could have used the hot tub. Owners were amazing with communication. Very helpful and welcoming. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

The house is wonderful! The beds were very comfortable and there was a lot of space for all the guests. Easy walk to town and the walk around Mirror Lake was very pretty. Julie was great to communicate with and really went out of her way to help me locate a sitter for one of the wedding guests whose sitter canceled. Overall I would highly recommend this place for a family gathering.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Trip

Fantastic trip all around. The house itself was perfect for our needs and the location was spot on. Easy walk to Main Street and all it has to offer. Everyone in our party loved the house and everything it had to offer. Julie was a pleasure to work with through the booking process and even provided us a list of activities which would be well suited for our young children. There was more than enough room and the common areas were perfect for hanging out or eating our meals. Would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Lake Placid.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation

We had a terrific trip to Lake Placid, and Julie is just a wonderful host! Communication pre-check in and throughout the trip was seamless. She included lots of information not only about the house, but about activities to do around Lake Placid tailored to the ages of the kids in our group. She was responsive immediately with any questions we had. The house is spotless, thoughtfully decorated, and had everything we could have needed. Its location is perfect, and we easily walked into town every day. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifford G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location walking distance to so many things! The house was lovely and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We held our annual men’s fall golf outing. Had a wonderful time. The house allowed us to enjoy our time together before and after golf.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shaneela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Walking distance to lake front, town, main attractions, restaurants and shopping. House is large and accommodated out family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation with family. House was exactly as advertised and convenient to everything
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. Awesome location, walking distance to everything in town. We were there for a golf trip, 4 minute drive to the course. the owner was so friendly and quick to reply. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August in Lake Placid – Perfect Family Escape

We had an incredible stay at this beautiful home in Lake Placid with our extended family. The house was absolutely perfect—spacious, spotless, and thoughtfully designed for groups. The location couldn’t be better: just steps from Mirror Lake and Main Street, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and private.Check-in was a breeze. The instructions were clear, and everything was ready for us when we arrived. We appreciated the seamless process after a long drive!The kitchen was a standout: fully stocked with quality cookware, plenty of dishes, and even some pantry basics. It made cooking for a large group easy and enjoyable. We especially loved gathering around the big dining table for meals and late-night chats and game night.The weather was gorgeous during our stay. The game room was a hit with both kids and adults, and the layout of the house gave everyone space to relax.Highly recommend this property for families or groups looking for a comfortable, well-located retreat in Lake Placid.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Loved everything about the trip, the location is perfect, the patio is large and the house is great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Julie Lamb + Josh Grahlman

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Josh & Jules — two semi-retired triathletes with a couple of hockey-obsessed kids — welcome you to our home. We live and work in NYC, and play in Lake Placid.

Languages:

English

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