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Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground

Family-friendly holiday home in Lake Placid with a hot tub

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7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
Located in the heart of Lake Placid, Claus Family Lodge is a historic home with character like no other. Enjoy expansive views of White Face Mountain and Mirror Lake from the living area's large windows, or take a short walk to experience all that this beautiful village has to offer.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 165020 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground

This beautifully appointed, newly renovated, historic Lake Placid home is now available! This is the original home of the family who founded and operated the "North Pole, Santa's Village." In tribute to their family and all of the 'spirit' they have given so many, the home is now known as The Claus Family Lodge. This home has character like no other. Artisanship, and architecture only found in Lake Placid in the 40's has been modernized and is now available for all to enjoy. The living area exhibits expansive windows with views of White Face Mountain and the famous glacier Lake Placid. In addition, the house is only a five minute walk to Mirror Lake with all of its shops and internationally renowned restaurants. Claus Family Lodge is equipped with a Huge (20x40)Volley Ball /Badminton with a sand court, BBQ gas grill, large fire pit, hot tub, an additional lot with kids play ground, horse shoes and more. Inside there are new amenities a foosball table, pingpong table, 2 -80 inch flat smart Tv's, a modern and upgraded kitchen with beautiful slate floors, Carrara Granite countertops, 3 fireplaces, 7 bedrooms and best of all, the Lodge will comfortably accommodate 16.The Lodge has a double lot which has a children's play ground. The family room has gorgeous original barn wood walls, a wet bar, heated floors, a fireplace and furniture that is wonderfully cozy and inviting. The Hot tub is super easily accessible from the sliding glass doors. The kitchen has been upgraded with brand new appliances, 2 ice makers.. 2 refrigerators, double sink, beautiful granite, slate floor, pots, pans, toaster oven, fondue maker, blender, mixer, and Oneida silverware to complement the Mikasa Calder Red dish setting for 26. The dinning room has 2 -106 inch tables and close by is a 54 inch round to easily serve meals or play cards at the same time. Around the corner is the living room with a comfy curved couch, marble fireplace and beautiful large windows to view Whiteface and Lake Placid. The bedrooms begin shortly thereafter, each offering a pillow top king bed, with a 1000 thread count sheets to help you relax and get some well needed rest. The Master has a king pillow top with 2 single pullout sleeper couches, bedroom 2 and 3 both house king pillow tops, The upstairs hosts 2 bathrooms, 1 king, 1 queen and 3 sets of bunks. All beautifully appointed and comfortable for you to enjoy. The downstairs game room is full of leather sleepers, an 80 inch TV a pingpong table Foosball and dart board. There is another bedroom that offers additional sleeping and a downstairs full bath. The carpets are plush and the environment is inviting. We strive for quality in hopes that all of our guests have a terrific stay and a relaxing and enjoyable time. We want to provide you with a "no hassle" experience. It is your vacation, and we feel they are important! Please let us know your feedback so we may continue to improve for our guests. Remember to ask us about staying at some of our other Luxury ADK Vacation rentals that are part of our StayADk Portfolio of homes. Established guests receive discounts.
Per property and casualty Insurance and local zoning and code recommendations , security cameras are above exit doors only. These are in plain sight and can be disabled by the guest request upon check in. There is absolutely no camera or monitoring of any kind inside this home. The property is also equipped with an outdoor noise monitoring device. This device simply monitors decibel levels. If things get to noisy outside it will notify us. Be the best neighbor possible! ****Also Very Important, Iroquois Lodge is a Private home and therefore is not equipped with handicapped or special needs accommodations. If you or your loved one has soecial needs or requires special accommodations do not book this Lodge. Please look to stay in a Hotel/Motel so that evetyone will have the accommodations they need.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,020 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

We require security and additional accidental insurance policy. Excessive damages above $1000.00 security deposit will be used first like a deductible
Lake Placid has a Village Noise Ordinance 9pm-7am. Please respect our neighbors Peak season/weekend Holidays a 3 night plus minimum may be required
Lake Placid has a Village ordinance limit of four cars in the driveway LP Fire Dept requests that all outdoor fires be extinguished by 10pm

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
With prior approval ..pls contact us

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: with prior approval ..pls contact us
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, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 2025-STR-0263, 200103

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

ALL New Volleyball Firepit Kids Playground Hottub Walk Town
ALL New Volleyball Firepit Kids Playground Hottub Walk Town

About the area

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Lake Placid, NY

What's nearby

  • Mirror Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Olympic Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lake Placid Club Golf Courses - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Prison City Brewing - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Heritage Indian Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Pickled Pig - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground located?

This family-friendly Lake Placid holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Mirror Lake and Main Street. Mid's Park and St. Eustace Episcopal Church are also within 15 minutes.

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Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nate V.

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

We LOVE The Claus House!

This is our second time staying at the Claus house and we will be back! Awesome location and plenty of space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F., South Glens Falls

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

Awesome time, great property

Very impressive and massive. We had 12 and there was plenty of room for everybody. This place is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

great house for a group

the house was large and very comfortable. The heated family room floor was great place to rest after skiing. Very short walk to Main St. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Christian B.

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

Great place.

Location is everything. The house also accommodates large groups very well. It is older but everything works well. Super comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Claus Home

This place is amazing! So spacious and clean. It was everything and more to us. We had 13 people and we never felt crowded at all. We used every inch of this house and the amenities were fantastic. Close walk to the town 8-10 minutes and it was centrally located to the town. Ann is the realtor and she was it extremely knowledgeable about "things to do" while you stay and we definitely enjoyed the ice skating rink!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett C.

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

Lake Placid

This was a nice house and true to the description. The property manager Ann was in frequent communication about our stay and stopped by several times to check in. Other than a few minor broken items, the house was in good shape. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lillian M.

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

Christmas 2024

We spent a week at Christmas in the Claus House. My three daughter and thier families, totaling 16, 9 adult and 7 children ages ranging from 7 to 14. Lake Placid was a winter wonderland. Plenty of snow for skiing at White Face Mt. The house was with walking distsnce to all resturaunts and shops on Main Street.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

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

Christmas House

Very clean and certainly big enough for our 16 people. Beds were all comfortable and it had everything we needed as well as tons of towels. Very comfortable we had a fabulous time and our host Ann is a wonderfully women. We felt right at home. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Ski Trip

Traveled with a nordic ski team to compete in a series of races at Mount Van Hoevenberg. This house was perfect for our group size, and everyone had plenty of space. The host was very nice, and was great at checking in on us to ensure everything went smoothly. Lake Placid is a beautiful place, and we will certainly be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carol H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Claus House

My whole family (16 people age 3-70) stayed at the Claus House for 5 nights. It was very comfortable with 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The house and grounds were spacious. The little kids used the playground once, we used the fire pit once, kids played volleyball a few times, adults used the hot tub a few times, mostly it was a home base for other excursions in the Adirondacks. Overall, a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan H.

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

Ski Trip

We had a large group and had a great time. There was plenty of space inside the house and outside and is a great house for all groups. Everything listed on the house’s page was exactly how it was. It was great being within walking distance to town and only 10-15 minutes from Whiteface Mountain. Ann was a great host and was easy to get in touch with. I would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a wonderful experience here! We have never been to Lake Placid so had to rely on the descriptions and photos here. Everything was just as described. We had plenty of room and loved walking to town. We did not have to pack a lot due to how much was already at the house and the double washer and dryers. All ages 4 to 80 had a great time! Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie C.

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

Great house for large group

We travel to Lake Placid for an annual snow shoe trip. The house worked out great for our large group. There were enough bedrooms and beds in each room that accommodated our group well. The parking was really our only issue. There is only parking for 4 cars on premises. Anne gave us access to additional spots about a mile away. We cooked all of our meals in the house and the kitchen had everything we needed. The hot tub was a hit with many of the members of our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

janice f.

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

Wonderful Time Had By All

We had an absolutely wonderful time. We stayed there as my son was getting married at St Agnes and it provided a wonderful time for him to spend with us and his siblings and nieces and nephews. It provided space for all to feel comfortable. It was clean, with areas to relax and just read ,grandchildren to play , and room for all to sit down at the table together for a wonderful meal. If you do not wish to cook plenty of restaurants available to dine in or pick up. The joy of Christmas was throughout the house . Beds where so comfortable as well. The hot tub was a definite plus as the volleyball and swing set. It was a time to remember Jan F
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Love This House

Our family was 25 so we didn't think we could find a house that would sleep all of us and be close to the Village. BUT we found one! And the price was affordable. (I hope they keep it that way) The outdoor amenities were super. WE had 9 kids under the age of 10 and they were kept busy! We adults played volley ball and then went into the hot tub at night. We had a blast. The kids played in a playhouse/swingset for hours and they loved it. The owners were terrific. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Erinn S.

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

Girls Weekend!

This was a perfect location for our girls weekend away. A short walk to the Mirror lake urban trail and all the downtown shops and restaurants. Anne was very helpful. Would recommend this house to a large party staying in Lake Placid.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Hockey tournament

We had 16 men stay. Very comfortable. Only thing I wish we had was garbage bags and shampoo
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina D.

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

Perfect for our crew!

We stayed for a race weekend at VanHo with a large group of 16 (coaches and high school athletes). Mea’s house was the perfect quiet and spacious place for everyone to rest and recover between competitions. Checkin was easy and the house was well equipped for a smooth weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Wonderful!

The "Christmas House" was a great place to stay. It was a great spot for a larger party. It had ample bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The neighborhood was great and it was only a short walk to town. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve M.

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

Great weekend!

Very accommodating host. Awesome house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very comfortable

Lots of sleeping and seating options, very comfortable. Lots to do inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

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

Large accommodating home

My extended family and I stayed here in Sept for my nephew's wedding. The home was large with plenty of space to accommodate everyone without feeling on top of each other. My son and myself both had some work/meetings to do during the week and we had no problems with the Wifi. Everyone stated their beds were very comfortable. The back yard was a wonderful place to have dinner and relax by the fire pit. We especially enjoyed the large hot tub after hikes. Town is just a short walk to enjoy the many restaurants and shops on Main Street. Our host Anne was great and gave a tour upon arrival. If you are a large family or group of friends, this is a great home to rent!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rudy K., Binghamton, NY

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

Biggest and Best in Lake Placid

My cousins and friends stayed here for a family trip and it was beautiful! The property was built to impress with the capability of sleeping 40+ guests. It sits a top a very peaceful private community just above the main strip in lake placid. It is about 10 minutes walking to all the shops and restaurants! It has a fully beach volleyball court, fire pit, and the bathrooms are plenty! I recommend this property for all groups and ages ! Anne was delightful and made sure our stay was everything we wanted!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Rochesyet, NY

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

Great stay in a beautiful home.

Outstanding property and support by Ann the property owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022