Brookside Pines

Cozy Adirondack home close to Whiteface Mountain, Biking and Hiking Trails The space Brookside Pines on Hardy Road in Wilmington places visitors in a serene setting surrounded by the beauty of nature and wooded areas, yet is nearby Whiteface Mountain and a short drive away from the Olympic Village of Lake Placid.  Wilmington is in the heart of Adirondack Mountain Biking with trails less than 1 mile away along with 2 local pump tracks and over 12 trail systems within a 30 minute drive. This cozy Adirondack home sleeps 8 comfortably with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and an inviting open floor plan. The living room has a TV, fireplace with woodstove insert and lots of comfortable space. The nook off to the side holds a desk with chair, a games table and several board games, perfect for family fun nights. The kitchen is fully equipped with all of the appliances and dishware needed for preparing meals to dine at home. The dining room holds a large table that seats 6-8 and is adjacent to the kitchen island with 3 stools. The open space allows for families or groups to easily gather and an abundance of areas inside and out also allow for spreading out to find a quiet space. The rocker and window seat in one of the bedrooms presents guests with a perfect spot to catch up on a bit of down time or curl up with a good book. Step outside for your morning coffee on the screened porch with gorgeous views of Whiteface Mountain and surrounding wooded areas and then end your days reminiscing about your daily adventures around the firepit while taking in the fresh Adirondack air and toasting smores. Bring along some outdoor games for fun in the yard, your hiking boots to take advantage of close by hiking trails and your fishing poles to take advantage of the many streams, lakes and rivers in the surrounding areas. This lovely home places guests in an outdoor lovers paradise! Whiteface Mountain is a very short drive away for fun filled days on the slopes and the Village of Lake Placid with Olympic venues, dining, shopping, entertainment and much more is also nearby. However you spend your days, Brookside Pines is a perfect home base for your Adirondack getaway! 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. What Awaits You: The West Branch of the AuSable River is internationally famous for trout fishing. The Fishermen of your group are sure to enjoy visiting one of several very close access points to spend time fishing in these beautiful waters! Several Access Points in the Surrounding Areas 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! 5 Miles Away Whiteface Mountain is the site of 1980 Olympic Downhill Ski Races. 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. 3.4 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! 4.4 Miles Away Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation is 50 acres of a “Wild Kingdom” that includes a 1 mile guided interpretive trail and several forms of local rescued wildlife. 2.6 Miles Away Putt N Play Mini Golf offers challenging 18 hole miniature golf course offers seasonal fun for all ages! 3.7 Miles Away Jay Village Green invites visitors Relax in this lovely park where there is a bandstand for free summer concerts, water fountain, benches and a picnic area or visit the nearby Jay Covered Bridge, Douglas Memorial Park and the Children’s park/playground. 6.1 Miles Away Jay Covered Bridge is a grand and historic 160’ long covered bridge built in 1857 and restored in 2006 crosses over the Ausable River and is the last historic bridge in the Adirondacks. 6.9 Miles Away Douglas Memorial Park located at the southern end of the Jay Covered Bridge has a children’s park and playground just a short distance away. 6.9 Miles Away Jay Falls invites visitors to dip their toes in the refreshing falls just upstream from the Jay Covered Bridge 6.9 Miles Away Jay Mountain is a part of Jay Mountain Wilderness Area has a designated trail most people visit to go hiking or hunting/trapping. 7.5 Miles Away Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown features several exhibits including renowned Artist/Designer/Builder/Toymaker Arto Monaco and his former Jay Landmark of the Land of Make Believe, historic and contemporary Essex County Artists, hiking in the High Peaks and much more! 21.4 Miles Away Ausable Chasm is the oldest natural attraction in the United States formed of 500 million year old sandstone. Some activities include hiking trails, floating the Ausable River on a tube, touring the towering cliffs and a guided boat ride 25.3 Miles Away Lake Placid Main Street offers 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 12.6 Miles Away Mirror Lake in Lake Placid is the center of the Lake Placid 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! 12.3 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. 12.3 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 12.5 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. 14 Miles Away Ski Jump Complex offers 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! 13.2 Miles Away Mount Van Hoevenberg allows 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. 19.3 Miles Away Horse Show Grounds provides an excellent opportunity to watch 2 separate horse jumping competitions that take place at the end June and beginning of July. 13.6 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. 15 Miles Away Wilmington and the surrounding areas feature several lakes, fishing, golfing, hunting, biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and so many more varied sporting or entertainment opportunities for visitors. Guest access This cozy home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and an inviting open floor plan. The living room holds a TV, fireplace with woodstove insert and lots of comfy space for guests top relax. There is a nook off to the side with a desk and a games table with several board games for family fun. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing meals to dine at home. The dining room has a large table that seats 6-8 and is adjacent to a kitchen island with 3 stools. The open floor plan invites everyone in your group to easily gather together and the abundance of space both inside and out will also allow for spreading out to find a quiet space. There is rocker and window seat in one of the bedrooms, presenting a perfect spot to catch up on a bit of down time and catch up on some reading. Step outside for a morning coffee on the screened porch while gazing on gorgeous views of Whiteface Mountain and then end your days breathing in fresh Adirondack air while reminiscing about your fun filled days around the firepit toasting smores. 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".