Ampersand | Heron # 6 on Lower Saranac Lake

Adirondack Waterfront Townhome on Ampersand of Lower Saranac Lake. An end unit with multiple views, access to sandy beach, hiking and much more... The space Experience an idyllic getaway at Ampersand | Heron #6 townhome. This cozy home is an end unit that presents guests with optimal privacy and multiple amazing views. Enter into a bright open floor plan for the main living space that includes the kitchen, living room and dining spaces. The dining table seats six and is adjacent to a fully equipped kitchen with counter and stools. The kitchen holds all the dishware and tools needed for preparing meals to dine at home. The living room invites guests to sink into a comfortable couch in front of a cozy gas fireplace while streaming a movie or watching a sporting event on the 75-inch smart TV. The primary bedroom suite, with king bed and chairs facing a balcony with furniture, contains a jetted tub off to the side of the room, allowing for guests to enjoy down time with a good book or a relaxing soak while gazing on lovely views! The 2nd bedroom with a full bed and a set of bunk beds, is also en-suite with private bath.  There is a main level bedroom with a queen bed and direct access to a full bathroom.  This great vacation rental is equipped with wi-fi throughout, making it easy for guests to stay in touch socially wherever they are most comfortable. This great vacation rental includes 3 Smart TV's including a 75-inch TV in the family room. Step out to a covered porch to grill or sit in the Adirondack chairs while taking in the views, stroll over to a sandy beachfront for sunbathing and swimming. Explore thirty miles of interconnected waterways while taking in the beauty of nature. Venture down a groomed nature trail or enjoy surrounding areas with a wide variety of Adirondack ventures including fishing, snowmobiling, ziplining, hiking or whatever fun outdoor adventures your group is seeking. The Sunset Bistro with fine cuisine, cocktails and dining with views is just steps away and downtown Saranac Lake with many shops and restaurants is just a pleasant 1.3 mile walk or short drive away. Mount Pisgah Ski Mountain, many sporting opportunities, the Olympic Village of Lake Placid with many more venues, Whiteface Mountain, several natural attractions and so much more await exploration in the surrounding areas! Heron #6 offers a perfect getaway destination in an ideal setting that will have you wanting to return again and again to this unforgettable resort in the heart of the Adirondacks! Please note: No Pets Allowed at this property Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Main Level, Closet, Standing Fan Bedroom 2: Full Bed, Bunk Bed (2 Twins), Closet, Dresser, TV, Ensuite Bathroom, 2nd Level Bedroom 3: King Bed, Smart TV, Lake View, Jacuzzi tub, Ceiling Fan, Closet, Dresser, Ensuite Bathroom, Access to balcony with table and chairs Bathroom 1: Jack & Jill Bathroom (kitchen and bedroom 1) Shower, hair dryer, Main Level Bathroom 2: Bedroom 2, 2nd Level, Shower Bathroom 3: Bedroom 3 Ensuite, Shower with seat 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 Berkely 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! 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! 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. 0.6 Miles Away 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. 3.7 Miles Away Lake Colby Beach is a public and sandy swimming beach with volleyball net for 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! 2.0 Miles Away 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! 0.9 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. 1.5 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 10.1 Miles Away Mirror Lake 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! 10.1 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. 10.6 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 10.4 Miles Away Ski Jump Complex invites guests 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! 11.5 Miles Away Mount Van Hoevenberg allows for guests 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. 18.5 Miles Away Experience Outdoor Zip Lines Where guides will lead you through zip line tours with varied height levels, Adventure Park activities, 3D Archery or Mountaintop Yoga. 14.0 Miles Away Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington beckons skiers 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. 19.7 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! 18.1 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! 24.0 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! 19.8 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".