HISTORIC RIVER RANCH LAKE PLACID WITH SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN VIEWS STR-200325

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6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12445.9 sq m

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Dryer
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Fireplace
Breakfast available
Kitchen
Parking available

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Lake Placid, NY

Mirror Lake
‪10 min drive‬
Olympic Sports Complex
‪13 min drive‬
Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Area
‪15 min drive‬
Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathrooms 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Permit STR-200325 River Ranch Lake Placid Vacation Rental, a unique home with a combination of Rustic Ranch and Adirondack Decor. The property is highlighted with two majestic stone fireplaces. The Ranch was frequently used during the 1980 Winter Olympics. A quarter mile driveway adds to the privacy of the 100 acres property made up of open fields, forests, and the Ausable River. There are trails on the property great for x/c skiing, strolling through the woods or down to the river. If you seek adventure this is the property for you. There are breath taking views of the High Peak Mountains from every room:

3 King sized beds, 1 Queen, and 2 adult size bunk beds:

Bedroom 1: KING w/ ensuite bath w/beautiful views of Algonquin Mountain and Sunsets.
Bedroom 2: Log BUNK Beds (twin, twin) w/ Jack & Jill bath. Mountain Views.
Bedroom 3: Log BUNK Beds (twin, twin) w/ Jack & Jill bath. Mountain Views.
Bedroom 4: MASTER- KING w/ ensuite bath (handicap access, walk-in shower), flat screen TV. Mountain Views.

North Wing Suite:

Additional Living Room with flat screen TV, ensuite bath with Mountain Views.
Bedroom 5: KING w/Mountain Views.
Bedroom 6: QUEEN w/ Mountain Views.

Permit: STR-200325

Property manager

RIVER RANCH

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Please direct event inquiries to our website

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

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: Please direct event inquiries to our website

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 Lake Placid, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Lake Placid Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whiteface Mountain and Mount Jo. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station, or check out an event or a game at Olympic Jumping Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake Placid, NY

What's nearby

Mount Jo - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Olympic Center - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
Mirror Lake - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
Olympic Sports Complex - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Area - 15 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lake Placid Pub & Brewery - ‬10 min drive
‪The Pickled Pig - ‬10 min drive
‪Emma's Lake Placid Creamery - ‬11 min drive
‪Lisa G's - ‬9 min drive
‪Adirondack Corner Store - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HISTORIC RIVER RANCH LAKE PLACID WITH SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN VIEWS STR-200325 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HISTORIC RIVER RANCH LAKE PLACID WITH SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN VIEWS STR-200325?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HISTORIC RIVER RANCH LAKE PLACID WITH SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN VIEWS STR-200325?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HISTORIC RIVER RANCH LAKE PLACID WITH SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN VIEWS STR-200325 located?

Located in the mountains, this Lake Placid holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Ausable River and Mount Jo, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Olympic Sports Complex is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

arthur f.

27 February 2025

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

Excellent

Very nice house better than pictures, will definitely be there again!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

2 January 2025

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

Awesome place

Really unique property and you can tell it has been taken care of very well over the years.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 March 2025

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

great property

stayed for four days for a speed skating competition, family and friends. Awesome place to hang out and talk about the days events.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

R Chris J.

15 August 2024

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

A Special House

What a great place. Amazing views, beautiful house.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAULA W.

19 February 2025

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

40th Birthday Trip

I had the best birthday trip at the River Ranch! The house and property was so incredible. Frank, the house keeper, was so welcoming and attentive. This place was just magical for a group of 10 people. We went skiing at Whiteface for a day which was perfect and explored quite a bit of shopping and museums in the area. There was something for everyone! Cooking in the house was just so much fun with a group. Thank you for such a wonderful stay. I highly recommend this VRBO.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

1 December 2024

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

Just Wow!

Great views, lots of space close to village. They even come with 4 days of snowfall.. :).

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

18 February 2023

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

Great place with lots of character and charm

Our group had a great time. Plenty of space, unique features, and lots of character at the property. Hosts were responsive and easy to work with. Everyone loved the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

3 August 2023

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

Excellent

Excellent!

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

21 February 2023

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

Perfect Winter Stay

The entire property was beautiful! Had a slight snowfall on Friday which made it a winter wonderland. Plenty of space for our entire adult family. Frank was wonderful showing us the property, fireplaces set and ready to be lit. Unfortunatelyy sons thought they would help and get additional wood when needed but pick wrong stuff so recommend to always follow Frank's guidelines - call him!! Kitchen could be updated and cookware but everything was workable. Close to Lake Placid. Wonderful place for a large family. Special thanks to Frank for all of his help.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

26 February 2013

Awesome Summer "Camp" experience for our family

Our family lives on the West Coast now, but we were delighted to return to the beauty of the Adirondacks last summer, and our stay at River Ranch was special. The ranch has so much character, definitely far from a cookie cutter rental home... From hikes and runs along the property trails to trips into L.P. and to the aerial / jumping shows at the historic Olympic ski jump to watching a lacrosse tournament; there was so much to do in Lake Placid. We enjoyed returning to the peaceful environs of River Ranch, enjoying sunset cocktails on the patio while grilling our steaks and dining on the screened porch. The casual elegance of River Ranch is timeless and appealed to all ages in our family. We hope to return this summer.

10/10 Excellent

kirsa p., Lafayette, CA

31 December 2022

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

Authentic Adirondack ranch

We stayed here for Christmas with extended family. The house is cozy (although spacious) and festive with the fireplaces and views of the mountains. It was great to be able to cross-country ski right at the house. It is also a short drive into town. It is an old, rustic house - not a new luxury faux-rustic ski lodge. This means the furniture is old and funky, the kitchen has formica counters and wall-paper on the ceiling, the bathrooms are from the sixties and pretty much everything is a bit worn. This is what you get if you are lucky enough to have a family compound in the Adirondacks, rather than a suburban style new build. We loved having the chance to experience the house and hope to be able to come back again some day.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

12 October 2022

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

Exceptional!!!

We visit Lake Placid this time every year and enjoy trying different rental homes. River Ranch is officially our favorite place! The description does not do it justice. The views of the high peaks are impeccable, with miles of trails to explore. We had a group of 10 with more than enough space to spread out. This home is truly unique - two massive fireplaces, nostalgic decor, and offers the peace and tranquility you look for on vacation. From check-in to check-out, River Ranch offers it all. A huge thank you to the owner and caretaker, Frank, who made this one of our best vacations yet!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

23 July 2022

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

Charming

The property is Amazingly….we almost hated to leave to go hiking and sightseeing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josephine S., Massapequa park,ny

2 March 2022

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

Winter wonderland

River Ranch exceeded our expectations. The house was expansive yet cozy. Very warm and welcoming. The kids loved exploring it and the adults enjoyed sitting by the fire in the great room. The house has everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Frank , the property owner, plowed the driveway a few times during the winter storm while we were there. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you !

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

2 February 2022

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

Great setting and house

We loved this house! It was in a beautiful location-close to all the things. We loved the ping pong table and the fireplace was amazing! Thanks!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

13 December 2021

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

Excellent stay!

Wonderful place for a family getaway !!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

6 September 2021

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

Great escape

Beautiful property, at first I was alittle nervous about the house,first time staying in a rustic place, but the place grows on you and we fell in love with the property, had the best time,,, one suggestion is buy more adk chairs and place them near all the beautiful views, definitely comming back

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

James S.

24 August 2021

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

A hot time at Lake Placid

The property was amazing and the house was quite impressive. My family and I had a great time, however the one MAJOR issue we had was that we were staying at the property during a heat wave and that was not pleasant. Although there were many fans available, nothing really helped much when temperatures were in the 80's and humidity was in the 90's, even at night. Our one recommendation is that a slim AC unit be installed in at least the great room, for situations like this. The listing did state that there was no A/C and that did not seem to be an issue as the weather in Lake Placid is usually in the mid 70s and not too humid. We chalked up our experience to bad timing and weather. Again, the house was very unique and the property was incredible. We imagine this property would be amazing in the Fall or Winter time. Also have to say that the property manager was very friendly, helpful, and readily available. Overall it was a great time and we hope to return one day in a better climate.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

28 March 2021

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

A perfect getaway for a family with teens

Everything was just as advertised. Easy check-in, proximity to Whiteface and Lake Placid town, amazing property and so much space indoors. We loved our morning coffee in the screened-in porch, our teens had their own hang-out place in the lower level and each had their own bedroom. Couldn’t have been better, we will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

11 March 2021

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

Second Time Renting...

This is a wonderful property with amazing views and plenty of privacy. Great for a large family to get together and spread out. We have been here in the summer and now the winter. Both times we have had a terrific stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Lucy K.

9 March 2021

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

Great place

This house is big, clean and well-kept. There is a ton of space and the basement was great for the kids. The property is huge. The care-taking was super helpful and responsive. The furniture and kitchen could use updating. That said, we had a great stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ethan A.

26 January 2021

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

As advertised

Spacious for a family and and clear instructions and amenities. On site manager was readily available. We all enjoyed all the winter options.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane A., Medina, OH

13 January 2021

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

Spectacular Retreat

Our family enjoyed a beautiful Christmas week at River Ranch. The home was perfect for our family of eight adults and two small children. A big Christmas tree and holiday decorations made the home feel festive and welcoming. Frank, the property manager, was exceptional, keeping us stocked with firewood and the driveway clear of snow. We loved all the trails for skiing and hiking.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

2 January 2021

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

Beautiful Property and House

Our group of college friends with kids had a great stay at River Ranch. Due to COVID, we basically didn't leave the house and had a great time hiking, skiing, and sledding on the extensive property. We even had a full moon bonfire outside! The house although dated is spacious and has all the amenities you need. Frank, the caretaker, was very helpful too refilling our wood supply and providing sleds so our kids wouldn't fight over the two we had. I would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 September 2020

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

Truly a special place!

Staying at River Ranch was one our family’s favorite vacations! The house and property are so special and unique, we would love to make it an annual getaway for our family! Thank you to Frank and the entire River Ranch family!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

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6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

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Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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