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5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12
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Lake Placid, NY
- Place, Mirror Lake3 min walk
- Place, Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum12 min walk
- Place, Olympic Center15 min walk
- Airport, Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Bathroom 5
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Birches Cottage on Historic Lpclub - Short Walk to Lake & Town
Birches
Built in 1912 and completely renovated in 2005, Birches was part of the historic Lake Placid Club grounds used to house European royalty prior to World War I. Walk to everything: Birches is one block from Mirror Lake, 2 blocks from golf and tennis and 4 blocks from the center of the Olympic Village. Perched on a gentle hillside, Birches offers million dollar views of the Adirondack High Peaks, Olympic Ski Jumps, Olympic Bobsled Track and Lake Placid Golf Courses.
Birches has 5 bedrooms, 4 of which have spacious sleeping lofts (that include Tempur-Pedic mattresses), and sleeps up to 20 people. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom and reading porch.
The master bedroom has a king bed, private balcony with views of Olympic ski jumps, bobsled track and Cascade Mountain range. Relax in a leather love seat by the warm wood burning fireplace in the suite! The master bathroom has two sink vanity plus double shower heads.
In addition to the master bedroom, there are three bedrooms with king beds, one bedroom with a queen bed and one bedroom with two twin beds (temperpedic mattresses) that can be pushed together to make a king. All beds come equipped with linens and comforter. Two towels are provided for each bedroom (10 in total.) I recommend bringing extra towels for hot tub and lake. There is a washer and dryer on the top level.
The four bedrooms on the top floor have private balconies. Each balcony is unique and has a different feel. I recommend spending time on each balcony whether reading, playing cards, people watching, or relaxing with your favorite drink. Great in all seasons! The four upstairs bedrooms also come with large, spacious sleeping lofts accessed by a ladder. The lofts come with Tempurpedic Mattresses ranging in size from twins (6 in total) to doubles (2 in total.) They mattresses come with a fitted sheet and throw comforter! Kids love to play in the lofts!
Birches sits on an acre of wooded property. The open floor plan is designed to enhance entertainment with a large, fully equipped kitchen including cable tv and breakfast bar, a large dining room with window seats, and a spacious family room with a stone fireplace, game table, and floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the awesome views.
A five-person hot tub outside the ground-level game room provides relaxation after skiing, hiking, or exercise with views of the golf courses, ski jumps, bobsled and mountains. An outdoor grill is available. The ground-level game room has regulation size ping pong table. There is also a sleeping alcove off to the side that some guests use as an extra bedroom. It is a double size temperpedic mattress that comes with a fitted sheet and throw comforter.
Features
Amenities
• 5 person hot tub
• Wrap around porch
• Four private reading porches
• Views of golf courses, ski jumps, bobsled and high peaks
• Fully equipped kitchen with Cable TV
• Washer/dryer
• Cable TV with DVD & VCR
• 2 wood burning fireplaces (living room & master bedroom)
• Barbeque grill
• Game room
• Ping Pong
• Outdoor Pool Table
• Ice Machine
Keywords: Vacation Home, Cottage, Cabin, Rental Home, Estate, Villa
Built in 1912 and completely renovated in 2005, Birches was part of the historic Lake Placid Club grounds used to house European royalty prior to World War I. Walk to everything: Birches is one block from Mirror Lake, 2 blocks from golf and tennis and 4 blocks from the center of the Olympic Village. Perched on a gentle hillside, Birches offers million dollar views of the Adirondack High Peaks, Olympic Ski Jumps, Olympic Bobsled Track and Lake Placid Golf Courses.
Birches has 5 bedrooms, 4 of which have spacious sleeping lofts (that include Tempur-Pedic mattresses), and sleeps up to 20 people. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom and reading porch.
The master bedroom has a king bed, private balcony with views of Olympic ski jumps, bobsled track and Cascade Mountain range. Relax in a leather love seat by the warm wood burning fireplace in the suite! The master bathroom has two sink vanity plus double shower heads.
In addition to the master bedroom, there are three bedrooms with king beds, one bedroom with a queen bed and one bedroom with two twin beds (temperpedic mattresses) that can be pushed together to make a king. All beds come equipped with linens and comforter. Two towels are provided for each bedroom (10 in total.) I recommend bringing extra towels for hot tub and lake. There is a washer and dryer on the top level.
The four bedrooms on the top floor have private balconies. Each balcony is unique and has a different feel. I recommend spending time on each balcony whether reading, playing cards, people watching, or relaxing with your favorite drink. Great in all seasons! The four upstairs bedrooms also come with large, spacious sleeping lofts accessed by a ladder. The lofts come with Tempurpedic Mattresses ranging in size from twins (6 in total) to doubles (2 in total.) They mattresses come with a fitted sheet and throw comforter! Kids love to play in the lofts!
Birches sits on an acre of wooded property. The open floor plan is designed to enhance entertainment with a large, fully equipped kitchen including cable tv and breakfast bar, a large dining room with window seats, and a spacious family room with a stone fireplace, game table, and floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the awesome views.
A five-person hot tub outside the ground-level game room provides relaxation after skiing, hiking, or exercise with views of the golf courses, ski jumps, bobsled and mountains. An outdoor grill is available. The ground-level game room has regulation size ping pong table. There is also a sleeping alcove off to the side that some guests use as an extra bedroom. It is a double size temperpedic mattress that comes with a fitted sheet and throw comforter.
Features
Amenities
• 5 person hot tub
• Wrap around porch
• Four private reading porches
• Views of golf courses, ski jumps, bobsled and high peaks
• Fully equipped kitchen with Cable TV
• Washer/dryer
• Cable TV with DVD & VCR
• 2 wood burning fireplaces (living room & master bedroom)
• Barbeque grill
• Game room
• Ping Pong
• Outdoor Pool Table
• Ice Machine
Keywords: Vacation Home, Cottage, Cabin, Rental Home, Estate, Villa
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lofts are not for suitable for every kid.
Events
No events allowed
Happy to discuss with guest any requests.
Pets
No pets allowed
Happy to discuss.
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Smoking is not permitted
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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
Note from host: Happy to discuss with guest any requests.
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
Property Registration Number STR-200250
About the area
Lake Placid
Located in Lake Placid, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

Lake Placid, NY
What's nearby
- Mirror Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Lake Placid Club Golf Courses - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Main Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Olympic Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Crowne Plaza Bar - 15 min walk
- Prison City Brewing - 13 min walk
- Generations Tap & Grill - 15 min walk
- The Pickled Pig - 13 min walk
- Noon Mark Burger & Pie Joint - 17 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
23 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
John W.
9 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda L.
5 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brenda L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joe D.
16 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short weekend stay
Joe D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jim S.
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Jim S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
9 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay
Sarah S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen R.
10 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Kathleen R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cara A.
2 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome long weekend!
Cara A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
thomas r.
22 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time had by everyone
thomas r.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tea F.
13 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had the best time
Tea F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim H.
4 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Kim H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas R.
24 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs!
Nicholas R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
YesTheyR. R.
19 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little R&R at a historic house
YesTheyR. R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Margaret M.
21 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing porch
Margaret M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pierre M.
2 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Lake Placid Stay
Pierre M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth D.
27 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter wonderland
Elizabeth D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Must stay
Richard B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
William S.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean house
William S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emily U.
2 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in Lake Placid area
Emily U.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Constance N.
15 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room for a family get together!
Constance N.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly A.
8 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful family cabin
Kelly A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Timothy L.
9 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Placid getaway
Timothy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Dave U.
3 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central Location to Olympic/Recreational Sites
Dave U.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
mollitort M.
11 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Friends Winter Trip
mollitort M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff A.
22 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delivered in all aspects
Jeff A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Kevin Maloney
My favorite thing to do is to spend time in Lake Placid and the Adirondacks. I love playing hockey and skiing in the winter, and kayaking, water skiing and swimming in the summer. When the leaves change colors, no better place to be in the world! Lake Placid always helps me to forget the stresses of day to day life! I go back to work Monday feeling very relaxed and refreshed.
Why they chose this property
My dad was a former member of the Lake Placid Club. His love of Lake Placid and sweet memories led him to bring us to vacation in Lake Placid. I have been coming to Lake Placid for vacation and hockey camp since 1983. I use to walk the Lake Placid Club grounds with my dad and he would point out all the great landmarks of the historic club. We loved the Adirondack design of the club cottages and when the opportunity presented itself, I had to own a piece of the Historic Club. I actually almost bought an adjacent house, but when I saw Birches, I knew this was my place. It sits prominently on the street and I always think of a tree house when I look at it. The view of the Olympic Ski Jumps and Bobsled tracks are the best on the block! I grew up seeing family pictures through the years with the ski jumps as backdrop so when I look out from Birches I feel like I am home with family. The location is incredible - I can walk to Mirror Lake, Main Street, Olympic Center, Speed Skating Oval, Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, tennis courts, park, toboggan, and my favorite mountain - Cobble Hill! I am so close to the hussle and bustle of Main Street yet at Birches it is very peaceful - like being in a forest with great views!
What makes this property unique
Location and views is what makes Birches great! I love pointing out the lights zig zagging down the mountain is the Olympic bobsled track. Nothing beats getting up in the morning during winter and taking the kids over to the sledding hill, hockey on Mirror Lake or taking a short drive to Whiteface for skiing. My wife and I love walking to dinner at Nicola's or LP Pub & Brewery too! When you first walk into Birches, you are greeted by a large mural of Adirondacks painted by a local artist. My son loves to point out the different animals!
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