Camp Okarie

Cozy Adirondack Cabin on 11 acres with canoe, and 2 kayaks and access to Saranac River The space Plan your next getaway for up to 5 guests with a stay at Camp Okarie to embrace the outdoors and nature in an enchanting and private setting with access to the Saranac River. This home away from home is in a great central location just minutes away from both the Olympic Village of Lake Placid and the Town of Saranac Lake, thereby placing guests in a central location with opportunity for endless year round outdoor sporting activities, entertainment and various dining options! This cozy cabin with unique Adirondack touches throughout welcomes visitors with an open floor plan for the kitchen, living room and dining spaces. The comfortable living room boasts a large stone fireplace, perfect for those chilly evenings and the kitchen is fully equipped with all the tools you would need to prepare meals for dining at home. The dining room holds a large table with enough seating for everyone to gather together for mealtimes while gazing on lovely views that are perfectly framed by a large window. The primary bedroom with king bed and office space is conveniently located on the 1st floor and the 2nd floor holds a spacious bunkroom. There is Verizon cell service, internet is provided by Starlink and there are plenty of games and toys for hours of indoor fun. There is an abundance of outdoor space for guests enjoyment, with a hot tub for relaxing tired muscles after fun-filled days and a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs that invite guests to relax, toast smores or just do a bit of stargazing. Bring along yard games to enjoy the spacious yard, sway in a hammock or use the 2 kayaks and a canoe to cruise across the river. There is also a gazebo alongside the river only 150 meters away that is accessed by a pathway and a lean-to on the ¾ mile loop trail located on the property. Whiteface Mountain Ski Center or Mount Pisgah are both just a short drive away and the surrounding area hold all kinds of natural attractions and activities to include hiking, fishing golf, skating, cross country skiing, sledding and so much more…. Guests find themselves returning again and again to Camp Okarie to experience what each season has to offer visitors to the area while staying in this ideal peaceful setting within the heart of the Adirondacks! Pets Permitted: Up to 2 well-trained dogs are permitted with prior approval.  Guest is required to clean up all dog waste.  Dogs are not permitted on furniture and must be crated when left alone.  Dogs are the only pets considered. A $100 Pet fee per pet per stay is required. Please Note: Rental does not offer the following items: Washer, Dryer, Air Conditioning. What Awaits You: Register for the Saranac Lake 6er Hiking Challenge to earn a coveted 6er patch and ring the traditional 6er bell! Experience hikes with varied ranges of difficulty that start and end from the 6er Bell in Berkeley Green Park to Mount Baker at 1.8 miles and move on to surrounding areas to climb McKenzie at 10 miles, Ampersand at 5.4 miles,  Scarface at 6.8 miles, Haystack at 6.6 miles and St. Regis at 6.6 miles. Some people stretch hikes out to months or years and the more adventurous aim to become a winter 6er or complete all hikes in 24 hours to become an Ultra 6er! Jackrabbit Ski Trail presents visitors with  34 miles of groomed cross country/hiking trails that begin in Keene and pass through Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Paul Smiths offering all day ski trips with plenty of entry/exit opportunities along the way. Visitors will enjoy unlimited, multi-use and free year round access to the Rail Trail, which consists of a 34 mile corridor between Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake with the choice of several access points. Hikers, bikers, snowmobilers and cross country skiers experience breathtaking and up close views of nature and many waterways, while also experiencing the charm and amenities of these interconnected communities along the way! Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center with breathtaking mountaintop views offers many outdoor activities including cross country or downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snow tubing, mountain bike trails or walking/hiking trails. 8.7 Miles Away Prescott and Riverfront Parks showcase breathtaking scenery along the Lake Flower shoreline, offer public access to a public Boat Launch in the summer, are home to a weekly outdoor summer market and host the widely popular Winter Carnival Ice Palace and specialized wintertime events. 9.2 Miles Away Lake Colby Beach is a public and sandy swimming beach with volleyball net  or a little sporting fun and a picnic area to allow for visitors to pack a lunch and enjoy a full day of fun in the sun. This is also a huge draw for avid ice fishers in the winter! Dewey Mountain Recreation Center has programs and events with trails ranging from easy to difficult for skiing/snowshoeing in the winter and hiking/mountain biking in the summer. There are ski coaches for beginners and evening ski jams with live music, night skiing and bonfires for the night owls! 9.7 Miles Away Saranac Riverwalk follows the Saranac River as it winds through the Village downtown. This River is popular with kayakers, beckons fishermen to drop a line in the water and offers a scenic walking path. 8.9 Miles Away Riverside Park sitting on the shoreline of Lake Flower presents great views of Scarface Mountain and is host to many local events. Summertime brings free concerts at the bandshell, an inviting Farmers Market on Saturdays and a great picnic spot! 9.3 Miles Away William Morris Park features the magnificent Adirondack Carousel that invites young and old to take a ride on Adirondack animals that were all carved by local artisans. There is also a playground and picnic area along with numerous events and activities for the young at heart. 8.9 Miles Away Berkeley Green is a beautifully tiered park with year round activity in the town center. Enjoy free summer concerts, a picnic, or just relax on the grass! Wintertime brings out local carolers and invites guests to enjoy a bonfire. 9.0 Miles Away Baldwin Park with scenic Dewey Mountain views holds a Korean and Vietnam War Memorial, park benches, tennis courts, basketball courts, boat dock and a car top boat launch. 9.9 Miles Away Ken Garwood POW Park has playground equipment, a picnic area, basketball court and tennis court for hours of outdoor enjoyment! 9.3 Miles Away Lake Placid Main Street has shopping galore, varied dining options, breweries, theater, Mids park with year round events, Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks, skating and public beach with playground, tennis courts and toboggan run 17.3 Miles Away Mirror Lake is the center of the community with year round activity. Public beach , kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding in the summer becomes a winter hub of activity when the lake ices over. Take a thrilling ride down the toboggan chute, skate around the 2 mile cleared track on waters edge or play a rowdy game of ice hockey! 17.3 Miles Away Lake Placid Lake presents visitors with opportunity to launch from the public boat launch and cruise across pristine waters, enjoy water skiing/tubing fun or take a guided boat tour to learn the history of the waters and properties that surround the lake. 17.8 Miles Away Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks including the world famous Herb Brooks Rink that hosted the Miracle on Ice Game in 1980 and the outdoor speed skating oval 17.6 Miles Away John Brown Farm is a historic site with museum and memorial grounds featuring period reenactments, picnic area and access to trails for hiking cross country skiing or snowshoeing. 19.0 Miles Away Ski Jump Complex presents year round opportunity to watch ski jumpers fly, flip and spiral through the air after vaulting off the ski jumps! Take a ride on the 8 passenger gondola, experience the thrill of zip lines next to the 100 meter ski jump or take a glass elevator to the sky deck to gaze on amazing panoramic views! 18.6 Miles Away Mount Van Hoevenberg invites visitors to experience the thrill of the longest Cliffside Coaster in North America, cruise down the Bobsled run on a guided ½ mile track of up to 50 mph, bike, run, hike or watch exciting events. 25.7 Miles Away Horse Show Grounds offers an excellent opportunity to watch 2 separate horse jumping competitions that take place at the end June and beginning of July. 18.8 Miles Away Experience Outdoors Guided Zip Line Tours where guides will lead you through zip line tours with varied height levels, Adventure Park activities, 3D Archery or Mountaintop Yoga. 21.2 Miles Away Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington visitors are able to glide down over 3 peaks with 25 miles of trails available for varied experience levels for skiing and snowboarding in the winter along with summer gondola rides, disc golf, nature hiking and Oktoberfest festivals in the fall. 19.0 Miles Away High Falls Gorge in Wilmington is a 22 Acre nature park with bridges walkways and groomed trails that showcase 4 separate waterfalls and breathtaking views of Adirondack splendor! 20.0 Miles Away North Pole Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington is a theme park set up as a Santa’s Storybook Village geared towards children and the young at heart. Lots for families to see and do in this wondrous setting! 14.1 Miles Away The Wild Center of Tupper Lake is a museum/adventure park sitting amid 115 acres with 54,000 square feet of indoor space that features stunning live animal and interactive exhibits along with multi-media shows in a spacious theater. The outside offers walking trails, naturalist guides throughout, guided canoe trips and special Adirondack themed workshops including the art of ice fishing and more! 29.2 Miles Away Several Waterways lead out from downtown with launching available from Baldwin Park Cartop Launch, Lake Flower, Lake Colby Boat Launch,  Riverwalk Kayak Launch, Saranac River, Ampersand Bay Boat Launch, Lower Saranac Lake and Lake Flower Boat Launch for easy access to several miles of waterways and breathtaking views of the nature that will surround you! Endless sporting opportunities, adventures, culture and entertainment will surround you in the All America City of Saranac Lake! Other things to note Extra Notes Quick Question & Answer Information about our properties and services: Q. What type of vacation rental properties do you offer? A. We offer a wide selection of vacation rental properties ranging from cozy cabins to luxury retreats. We set very high-standards to enhance your vacation experience and ensure guest satisfaction. All Engel & Volkers rental properties are well maintained in desirable locations, fully furnished and tastefully appointed. Q. What are your office hours? A. Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. six days a week, Sunday’s by appointment and available to handle issues 24/7. Q. Where and when do I check-in the day of my arrival? A. Check in time is 4:00 p.m. unless we have approved an earlier check-in time. Please stop by our office to pick up your key and complimentary welcome tote. If you plan to arrive after 5:00 p.m., kindly let us know and we will make arrangements with you for key pickup. Engel & Volkers is conveniently located at 2297 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Q. When is departure time? A. The check-out time is 10:00 a.m., sharp. If possible, we will grant late check-out requests on the day of departure. Please call us at least 48 hours in advance if you wish to extend your check-out. Please note that late check-outs are not always available due to reservation turnovers. Q. Is there a cleaning fee? A. Yes, there is a one-time cleaning fee that applies to every rental. This fee is based on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and overall size of the property. If you’d like additional housekeeping during your stay, please call us to book a mid-stay clean. Q. Are linens and towels included? A. Yes, all of our vacation rental properties include linens and towels at the property for your use. Q. Are paper products, soaps and other household supplies included? Our vacation rentals are furnished with a start-up supply of paper and soap products. This includes paper towels, toilet paper, dishwashing soap, garbage bags, a clean sponge and laundry soap. Some homes may also have a basic supply of spices, cooking oil and cooking spray. Depending on how long your stay is and your level of usage, you may need to purchase more of these items at any of the local grocery stores. Q. Are washers & dryers available? A. Yes, most of our properties have a washer and dryer available. Q. Are pets permitted? A. Some of our vacation properties accept pets and a pet deposit is required. Please look for a pet friendly designation on our web-site or call us and we can help arrange suitable accommodations. Q. Is smoking allowed in my rental property? A. No, smoking is strictly prohibited in any of our vacation properties. Q. Is there air-conditioning in my rental property? A. Most properties do not have air conditioning since the average daily high temperature tends to hover around 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months. Q. What other types of services can Engel & Volkers Lake Placid Real Estate assist with? A. We are a locally owned full-service real estate agency and vacation rental company in business since 1979. Our hope is that you have the most enjoyable time during your stay, and that you will consider us your resource for "all things Lake Placid." Whether you are looking for a delicious place to eat, the best place for a hike, shopping, entertainment, we will gladly share our knowledge of the area and let you in on our favorites! If you fall in love with the area and would like to find your dream home, we would welcome the opportunity to help you own your "piece of the Adirondacks".