With a stay at this cottage in Lake Placid, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mirror Lake and Cascade Cross Country Ski Center. .This cottage is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Whiteface Mountain and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Craig Wood Golf Course.
Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Area - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery - 6 min drive
Prison City Brewing - 7 min drive
Lisa G's - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Adirondack Corner Store - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Tamarack Cottage Welcomes You ! STR # 200283
This is a uniquely positioned property with massive views of the Adirondacks and in particular, unobstructed views of Whiteface Mountain. Only 5 minutes to the village of Lake Placid. Situated on 13 acres, guests have access to all property trails for walking, cross country skiing and tubing! Fire pit outside, ready to go. Guests are invited to relax in the warming hut in the meadow and enjoy a bonfire outside. Just adjacent to Craig Wood Golf Course, Jack Rabbit Ski Trails, Cascade Inn. The space A step inside Tamarack will invite you to unwind and totally relax in Adirondack comfort. Lots of care has been taken to provide all the comforts you'll need for your vacation. Cathy and Ted have rented the Highland Cottage in the village of Lake Placid for 30 years and have the distinction of Super Host so they know the importance of hosting details. Guests are welcome to park at the Highland Cottage property anytime and avoid the worry on parking on Main Street as we're just above - 5 minute walk.
Other things to note Snow Shoes available for guest use. Complimentary Cross Country trail passes available for Scotts Cobble Cross Country Nordic Resort which is directly across the street from property.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned cottage. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Tamarack Cottage Welcomes You ! STR # 200283 Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Whitney L.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with easy proximity to ADK Loj and AMR. Thank you Ted for a lovely stay!
Whitney L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amit N.
24 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed our stay. Nice, quaint cabin and very pleasant/helpful host. Within easy reach of most Lake Placid attractions
Amit N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Derek B.
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Xcountry
It was great to get some warm up runs in cross country skiing right out the front door, grab the included ski passes to Scotts Cobble right across the street for some nice laps on groomed trails. Definitely recommend this quiet getaway just a few minutes from downtown Placid.