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Reviews of Village Hideaway, 1 bdrm efficiency, private entrance - walk downtown Saranac Lk


Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 83 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay!
This is my go to stay in the area - clean and clutter-free, hosts who are responsive and have thought of every detail, and a convenient location (close to shops, restaurants, and outdoor activities). Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
Sarah it's so nice to have you stay with us. Thank you. I hope you had the opportunity to walk to the shops and cafes via the new Adirondack Rail Trail right behind our house.

10/10 Excellent

Ed L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway in Saranac
This is a great place -- clean and well-maintained. Owners are very thorough and helpful. Renters should be aware that it's a bedroom in a building that serves as a permanent residence for others, although it's completely independent thereof, with its own entrance. It's like a B&B-type of arrangement. We thoroughly enjoyed it and it was an excellent location for walking to restaurants. Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saranac Hideaway
It was easy to find. It had everything I needed and nothing I didn’t need. Communication with the host was quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary getaway
This quaint ‘hideaway’ was the perfect spot for our tip. It was conveniently located and pleasant. The room was equipped with everything necessary for a pleasant stay. The owners were very quick to respond, super welcoming and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Wonderful - Happy Anniversary!

10/10 Excellent

Eildert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very pleasant and quiet room. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply good.
Peaceful and simple. Host was kind parking easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thanks Robert. Glad you had a nice peaceful stay. So nice to meet and host you.

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
best little town in the ADK
This property is in a great location to get to where u want to go to do the things u like in the ADK
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Glad you appreciate our location Michael. Be well. Hope to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the pleasure of meeting Mary and her husband shortly after my arrival. She respected my privacy but was available for questions and suggestions for dining options. A nice notebook had been prepared to acquaint visitors with potential local activities and points of interest. If you like motorcycle travel, husband Kevin can give you pointers on favorite Adirondack road adventures. No TV, so bring a book to relax with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved It
Great place to stay. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2023
Thanks Joanne, so glad!

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The host easily communicated. Perfect getaway for what I needed. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2023
So glad Tim. Come again and keep on trekking.!

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
great as all ways
convient , clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
This was our 5th time staying here and it never fails us. We love the room and the convenience of the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2023
Mary, we are so glad you enjoy our Hideaway and are returning guests. See you later this year!

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness
12 days at the Village Hideaway in Saranac Lake
We had an awesome stay at the Village Hideaway. Convenient, super clean, and wonderful hosts. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to be centrally located in the Lake Placi, Saranac Lake region of the Adirondacks.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2023
Dave it was a pleasure to host you. Thanks for the review. We are so glad our Village Hideaway served you well and was convenient. Hope to host you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna C., Saugerties, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and quiet
Mary was a great host, communicated very well. The place was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nova S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect is all we can say :)
Homey and thoughtful touches, great location, clean, accurate posting - just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
Aw ... it was my pleasure to meet and host you both. Return anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Dale K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Pleasant
Stay was off-season and for personal (not vacation) reasons, so cannot comment from that perspective. The room was spacious, comfortable, and clean. There was lots of natural daylight (windows on 3 walls). Room is located at rear of home so street sounds were negligible. There is plenty of space for clothing storage, and a very comfortable chair, but no desk / work surface. Off street parking was abundant and well lit via motion detector. Recommended and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Had wonderful time! This was our 4th stay. We always look forward to coming back. We love walking into town and driving to nearby hikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Village hideaway was lovely. Excellent location and nice owners. It saved us a ton of $$ compared to a hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Everything was A+. Would stay again in a minute
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Thanks Kathy. It was a pleasure hosting you and having you join my yoga classes. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and comfortable stay
Spent two days here to relax and unwind from a fast paced trip to Montreal. The room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed touring around the area lakes and walking in downtown Saranac Lake. A great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
Matthew thank you. So glad you had a relaxing stay at our Village Hideaway and here in the beautiful Adirondack mountains.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
a comfortable saranac hideaway
Everything about this bedroom-bathroom space is great quality and well thought through to provide for a comfortable, safe stay. Thank you, Mary- I look forward to booking with you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
Joanne it was a pleasure to host you ... do come again!

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Mary was a excellent host. The place was warm and inviting as well as spotless. It was a easy walk to near by restaurant and shops. Mary was great at communicating with me Especially
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Cathy, thanks for your review ... yeah I've done that click too quick and couldn't go back and continue when leaving a review. It was a pleasure to host you and I enjoyed seeing your art work.

8/10 Good

Alan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable but no kitchen
This is a small room with an attached bathroom. It's comfortable but if you want to cook or eat this is not a good choice. There is a mini-fridge and microwave but no cooker. Also no dining table and only one chair. There is a table with chairs outside on the porch but if it rained, as it did during our stay, you have to balance your food on your knees. The bed is very comfortable and there is a ceiling fan. The shower area is good. The location is convenient -- half a mile to the main shopping street. The owner has left useful guides to local dining, hiking and other activities. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but we would have loved to be able to eat comfortably indoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Our listing clearly states and the photos show what is offered in our Village Hideaway - an efficiency with a private bathroom and entrance. Guests who need particular ammenities should use the filters when searching for a property to book so not to be disappointed. This guest clearly didn't read the listing in its entirety.

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine
I had the small room on the property. Shower stall may be a problem if you're real tall or real big. No TV or writing desk. Everything else is totally fine, and the room is beautifully appointed. Owner affable and helpful :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thanks for the review. Just a suggestion, if there are certain ammenities you would prefer - tv or a desk - be sure to read the listing and use the filters on the apps to find what you want before booking. Re: the new shower stall, it is 32" wide and the shower head is installed to code - you are a much taller than average fellow.

10/10 Excellent

Arran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for Ironman Lake Placid, it was the perfect location, I'll defiantly go back if its available. It was far enough away from the race area and also close enough to it. the scenery of the area is amazing. Mary was really helpful and accommodating, the room was great, clean cozy and peaceful just what was need before the race.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Mary on 30 Jul 2022
Aaran it was my pleasure to host you. We certainly would welcome you again. Take good care. Keep stretching!!!

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mary and Kevin’s. It was our first time in the Adirondacks, we went for the hiking and couldn’t have asked for a better location to stay. Saranac Lake is a short drive to sole beautiful hikes and lakes. And Saranac itself has some gorgeous hikes and places to swim. The room was clean and we get very comfortable there. We also appreciated having a microwave to heat our prepared meals in (travelling on a budget), as well as toaster and coffee maker. We plan to go back to the Adirondacks and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Mary on 21 Jul 2022
Donna, it was our pleasure to host you. So glad you visited our area and had such a lovely experience. You are welcome anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
pleasant stay
The room was nice, we had just what we needed, bed was comfortable, and Mary was very nice. We also purchased a private yoga lesson with her on short notice which was excellent. Its also nice that the house is right down the street from downtown. overall it was a pleasant stay and wouldnt hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thank you Matt. Glad to host you and that you took a yoga lesson from me as a way to rest and reflect. Do come again!

8/10 Good

Gerrilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to hospital.
Very comfortable and clean. The hosts are very nice people. It was all that I needed for overnight while husband was having surgery and was better than a hotel/motel when staying alone and 3 minutes from hospital. No television though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you Gerilynn for your review. Glad our place was convenient for the purpose of your one night stay. Please be sure to check the amenities when booking a property to assure you are getting all you want.

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Mary on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you for rating our Village Hideaway.

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Love visiting Saranac lake. The walking distance to restaurants and shopping is great, and the closeness to outdoor activities is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2022
Thanks Mary, we are glad our place was convenient for access to town and wilderness fun. Come again anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter trip
We enjoyed our weekend stay at the nook.The place was very clean.The hosts were very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable. They gave us some suggestions of things happening in the area and places to eat. We would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thanks for the review. We are always happy to make suggestions so more time can be spent enjoying the area and especially playing more rather than trying to figure out what to do and where to go!

10/10 Excellent

Sheree N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
Lovely, cozy space. Unfortunately there is not adequate light for reading in bed. However I would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2022
Thanks for your review Sheree and for being such a great guest. We would be happy to host you again. This was the first mention that the lighting wasn't adequate for reading, so we'll see what we can come do about that. I wish you would have taken me up on my offer that if you needed anything, I'm right downstairs. It would have been no trouble to bring you a booklight or another lamp. We strive to remain Premiere Hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Comfortable
Mary's space was exceptionally clean and comfortable, which was super important to us during the pandemic. The location was perfect, as it was close to everything yet quiet and serene. Wonderful accommodations that I would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2022
Pat, thanks for booking with us. So glad you liked the convenience of our Village Hideaway. Hope we'll see you again in the near future. Happy New Year.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, friendly hosts!
Great location - short walk to restaurants, bars and shops downtown. Clean, comfortable and thoughtful accomodations. Mary was a great host, messaging us to check in and see if we needed anything. We will be staying again at our next visit and recommending it to friends as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2021
Sarah we are glad you enjoyed our Village Hideaway and will look forward to hosting you again. What a great weekend for hiking, I hope it was an amazing adventure!

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
My husband and I came to Saranac Lake/ Lake Placid to celebrate our 20th anniversary and stayed in The Hideaway. It was wonderful! Super clean, walking distance to town, and Mary was an awesome hostess- made sure we had everything we needed for our stay and gave great advice on places to visit/ dine, etc. We definitely plan on staying again at some point!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
Tracy thank you for your review. So glad you enjoyed our Village Hideaway. It was our pleasure to host you, do come again.

10/10 Excellent

Dan Z., Binghamton, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
ADK week-end
We had a wonderful weekend at Mary's place. The only surprises were good ones! The room worked out perfectly and. Recommendations from restaurants to kayaking in mountain trails were spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet suite for 1 or 2
The room was excellent nice atmosphere and clean. Mary had many nice amenities in room and was tastefully decorated. Would stay again! Mary and her husband are awesome, very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Alan thank you for your praise regarding your stay at our Village Hideaway. You put a smile on my face this morning. May all visitors find that same sense of wellbeing staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quite
Very nice clean and comfortable room. Good location. Also very peaceful and quiet
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2021
Thank you Eric. It was our pleasure to host you. Happy summer!!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like that I couldn't contact the property owner prior to paying for it. I wanted to ask about its location. We wanted to stay in a secluded place, but this place was in the middle of a busy intersection surrounded by pretty ugly (industrial, contractor supply(?), traffic light and street lights right out the window...traffic noise) views. If I could have learned that prior, I would not have rented it. After I booked the place, I asked the owned to contact me, but I was never contacted prior to my arrival. When I arrived and saw where it was, I tried to cancel, but was not allowed to. I ate the whole cost. I ended up staying at a very nice place in Lake Placid for less! The owner said by me canceling she couldn't rent the place for the weekend. However, I didn't rent the place until the day before. There were a lot of vacancies (April) and I am sure anyone who saw where the place was located would rather rent elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Mary on 27 Apr 2021
Nicholas I’m sorry that our home did not meet your expectations for a secluded location for your one-night stay. Ultimately potential guests will see beyond your review when they read how others have enjoyed the convenience of our location to walk downtown via the road or the railroad tracks behind our house (soon to be a rail trail), our proximity to things to do, places to dine and play, and especially how the efficiency is thoughtfully and meticulously cared for. I take pride in providing guests with a clean, comfortable, safe place to stay in town while on vacation or a work trip. I am fastidious as a host which has earned me Premier Partner status with VRBO, Expedia partners, and as a Super Host with Airbnb for many years. Most people who book our place enjoy the unique nature of my home. Many guests take advantage of my wellness center, including booking private yoga, meditation, and qigong sessions, receiving Reiki or Sound Healing or personalized Yoga Therapy. Most people come to enjoy activities in the woods and on the water then returning to our place, they park their vehicle and walk downtown for dining, drinks, festivities, shopping, etc. This was an unfortunate situation as it does not appear that you read my listing which is complete with a paragraph describing our neighborhood and shows ample photos. Had you called immediately after booking, your questions would have been answered, you could have cancelled, and would have been refunded. Let’s review so others can understand what took place. You instant booked our efficiency at 9:41AM Friday for the following night with no message attached or that you wanted me to contact you. I responded to the booking confirmation at 10:17AM giving you the room access and my contact information. I did not hear from you until you called at 6:45PM - the night of your arrival -. apparently from my parking lot as I saw the vehicle leave right after we hung up. You said, “It is unfortunate but, we are unable to make it to your place” then asked if you could cancel. I said, “it was too late to rebook the one night or the weekend.” Since you booked Sat. nt. on Fri. morning no one else could have booked the weekend. In my experience, lodging facilities do not allow refunds for cancellations made after 4 or 5:00 pm on the date of arrival, however it has always been my policy that if I am able to rebook dates cancelled, I refund guests, often to their surprise. I wish you would have knocked on our door so we could have spoken in person. The efficiency you booked is in the rear of our home and does not face the road or the traffic light. During the day there is traffic with people coming and going from town, but it is quiet at night as noted by other guests. I’m sorry the one-night weekend room rate of $111 was forfeited but, worse is that you gave me an unfair evaluation without staying with us. I suggest with future bookings you make that you use google to view the property and surrounding area if you

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Safe and Comfy
Needed a place to chill out while visiting family, just one night. Perfect. Would be perfect for a single person or couple for any amount of time - walk to restaurants snd shops and great access to trails and paddling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2021
Thank you Maggie. Glad you enjoyed our place and its convenient location. Come anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
Great clean and cozy space that had everything we needed. The hideaway was a perfect jumping off point for outdoor activities in the Adirondack region. Conveniently located just a short walk to downtown saranac lake and a short drive to Lake Placid. Would recommend and would stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay and found the convenience of our Hideaway location for all the things you found to do. Do come again!

10/10 Excellent

Micah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful atmosphere
Very clean, owners were helpful and respected our space completely, will be back one day when it’s a little warmer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2021
Thank you Micah, it will be nice to see you in another season. The Adirondack mountains offer so much to do any time of year and are always stunning! Stay well.

10/10 Excellent

Lacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The space was great and the location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2020
Thank you Lacey, it was a pleasure to host you. May the New Year be bright. Stay safe.

10/10 Excellent

Tyna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy
Very friendly, quiet. Had a great time!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2020
Thanks for your review Tyna, so glad you had a nice time in our Village Hideaway. Take good care.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Mary and Kevin were great hosts making our stay very simple and private. Would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2020
Joseph thank you for your review. We give space to our guests and are available too - whatever is needed. Glad you enjoyed our Village Hideaway.

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway a Great Getaway
Wonderful location; excellent accommodation; lovely hosts. We’d love to return—soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2020
Oh so glad you enjoyed your stay. You were wonderful guests! Do come back sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Space and Stay
The hideaway was so clean and comfortable. Our host was kind and provided helpful recommendations. I would recommend this spot to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2020
Thank you Alyssa. So nice to host you and your boyfriend. Glad you enjoyed the Hideaway.

8/10 Good

Cory R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saranac stay
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2021
Thanks Cory for choosing to stay with us. Glad it was a convenient location or you.

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five stars
Our stay at Village Hideaway was perfect. Mary was very accommodating, super friendly, and offered a ton of great recommendations on how to best enjoy the surrounding areas. The space itself was lovely, very clean, had everything a guest would need. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2020
Yay, thank you for the review, so glad to help make your stay enjoyable. I do hope you return. Have a great rest of your summer. Stay safe and healthy. - Mary

8/10 Good

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
hi
I don't want to do this. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2021
Thanks for staying with us. I enjoyed meeting you and your wife and the opportunity to work with your wife in my studio.