Ampersand Bay | Beech Cabin

Plan your next vacation with a stay at Beech Cabin to experience an ideal and unforgettable getaway that offers guests access to a quiet bay with amazing views and access to over 30 miles of interconnected waterways. You will find yourself in an ideal setting surrounded by the beauty of nature and mesmerizing views, while also being positioned just a few minutes to the center of Saranac Lake Village and just a short drive away from the Olympic Village of Lake Placid.

Guests at Beech Cabin will enjoy a cozy and welcoming open floor plan for the main living space. The fully equipped kitchen with counter and stools has all of the dishware and tools you will need for preparing meals to dine at home, there is an adjacent dining table and the living room with comfy seating and large screen Roku TV invites guests to relax with a good movie in front of a warming gas fireplace. There is a bedroom with twin beds on the main floor, a primary bedroom with king bed suite on the upper floor along with open loft space that holds a queen size sleeper sofa and access to a balcony with views of the bay. This home is equipped with wi-fi throughout to accommodate the ease of keeping up on social media wherever you are most comfortable.

There is a private grill with seating on the deck for guests to enjoy outdoor cooking/dining or if you prefer dining out, take a short stroll over to the Sunset Bistro for fine cuisine and cocktails with lovely views just steps away!  This cozy vacation rental offers many shared amenities including a gazebo, firepit, sandy beachfront, access to 30 miles of interconnected waterways and the hikers in your group will enjoy strolling along a groomed nature trail on the property to observe the beauty of nature and wildlife  Venture out to the surrounding areas and you will find endless sporting opportunities including golf, skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, ziplining, varied levels of hiking options and so much more!

You are sure to be amazed by the lovely Bay and Colby Lake inlet views displayed in front of you from both inside an outside of this relaxing Cabin that presents visitors with a quiet "stay at home" haven or an ideal home base for days filled with adventures and exploring. You will be situated a few minutes away from the Village of Saranac Lake with dining, entertainment and Mount Pisgah, while also staying just a short drive away from the Olympic Village of Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain, several natural attractions and many more sporting and entertainment options. Visit our year round vacation destination and you will surely experience an unforgettable getaway that will draw you back again and again!

Bedroom 1: 2 Twins, Main Level, Ceiling Fan, Dresser

Bedroom 2: King Bed, 2nd Level, AC unit (portable), Dresser, Ceiling Fan, En-suite Bathroom

Bathroom 1: Walk-in Shower, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom 2: 2nd Level, Tub/Shower, Bedroom 2 En-suite Bathroom

Loft: Access to Balcony, Queen Size Sleeper Sofa, Ceiling Fan

Living Room: Gas Fireplace, TV with Roku, Full Size Sleeper Sofa

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

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. 1.6 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

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! 1.3 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.  1.5 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. 1.4 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. 2.3 Miles Away

Ken Garwood POW Park has playground equipment, a picnic area, basketball court and tennis court for hours of outdoor enjoyment! 1.0 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

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

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

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!