If you are looking for a private escape to enjoy all the outdoor recreation that the beautiful Adirondack Mountains and Lakes have to offer, but want the convenience of being in the heart of the historic Lake Placid village, you have found your match Highland Loj is a unique home tucked away on a high hill overlooking the village of Lake Placid with filtered views of Whiteface Mountain and Mirror Lake. It has the feel of living in a tree house! Although very private, it is only a few minutes walk to Main St., which boasts many outstanding restaurants, shops, and a multi-theater movie house featuring first run movies. You will also enjoy Olympic History at your doorstep. For hockey fans and ice skaters, you are only two blocks from the 'Miracle on Ice' arena and four blocks from the ice rink where Eric Heiden won his gold! In the winter, enjoy riding the bobsled, skiing the cross-country trails at the Olympic center on Mt. Van Hoevenberg, or skiing the Olympic downhill and Super G trails at Whiteface Mountain. In the summer, the Mirror Lake beach is only a short walk away; world-class hiking, rock climbing, fishing and other lake activities like paddle boarding, as are world class guides and gear. In addition to privacy, the mountain/lake view and having the best location for Lake Placid entertainment, Highland Loj is a lovely “home away from home” for your family and friends. As previous reviewers have said, it has great charm and a “WOW Factor”. The layout of the home provides the ability to be together in the large open cathedral ceiling great room, but also gives your family and friends their own space in the three floor layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms. Adjoined to this large family area, the gourmet kitchen has a Wolf Range, Asko dishwasher, granite countertops and is fully equipped with cookware and dishware. On the main level, there are also two comfy window seats available to take in the views and a large deck to enjoy the outdoors. There is plenty of seating with a wood burning fireplace, flat screen TV, premier cable, blu-ray player, and high speed internet. A bedroom and private bath completes this level with a king-sized bed and private deck. You enter the home on the lower level, which has an attractive entryway for all your boots and jackets. There is a bedroom with a queen bed and a bunk bed which has a full-sized bottom bunk adjoining another family room with another flat screen TV, premier cable, blu-ray player, and a classic mini Nintendo system. In addition, there is a full bath with natural slate floor and shower, a game room with a foosball table, a laundry room and a deck with a 6 person hot tub to enjoy. In the backyard, there is a lean-to and fire-pit as well. The upper level provides two more bedrooms. The master bedroom boasts a king-size bed, en-suite tumbled marble and limestone bath, a private deck with mountain and lake views, and a sleeping loft. The second bedroom has an en-suite tumbled marble bath with a queen-size bed. You will find our mattresses and furnishing all more than comfortable. You can be sure that all bedding is sanitized on a regular basis. The Adirondacks are, without a doubt, the premier mountain experience in the Northeast! Highland Loj provides the full package for this experience. You will not be disappointed! We will provided bath towels, hot tub towels, bed linens (sheets, blankets, pillows) hand soap, bar soap, laundry detergent, dish detergent, dish soap, sponge, garbage bags, sugar for coffee/tea, coffee filters, salt and pepper. We provide the wood for the fireplace. We have a fully equipped kitchen as well. We also have a garage. It is not big enough for a car but can be used for storage. There are 6 beach chairs, one beach umbrella, 2 baby/toddler sleds, one saucer sled, and two zipfy sleds you are welcome to use in there. We have lots of board games: Scattergories, Headbands, Outburst, Upwords, Balderdash, Canasta, Scrabble, Guesstures, Chess, Stratego, Life, Taboo, Checkers, Trouble, Monopoly, Jenga, play cards, puzzles and more! We have kid's toys and books in the bunk room. We have a portable feeding chair in the dining room closet as well. The open floor plan of the great room with its beautiful kitchen and long dining room table make it a perfect place to gather together as family and friends. Plus the three level layout of the 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms provides the ability to have your own space as well. Lastly, the private treehouse feel of the home with the convenience of the village makes it a special vacation getaway. We are located right in the Heart of Lake Placid village. Prime location to walk to town with the privacy of the trees. There is a rental agreement that will need to be signed and returned (scan/emailed back) at booking. The summary is in the house rules. Permit #: 200064