Family-friendly vacation rentals in North Elba

Artist Hideaway at Ryder Hollow

The rustic barn has open floor plans upstairs and down; odorless, waterless composting toilet; separate shower room; patio w/ fire-pit, and wood-fired stove. Upstairs, the communal sleeping space has queen and twin beds suitable for a family or CLOSE friends. 7 minutes from downtown. Well-equipped kitchen, yet no dishwasher. Private trail leads to a secluded, woodland lean-to and crosses onto state land. The trail continues informally and summits Little Seymour with great views. Permit #200059

Magical Treehouse

Sleep up in the trees in our cozy Magical Treehouse. This place is the perfect base camp for your next adventure, or a unique spot to curl up with a good book. The perfect place to be in the woods, but not isolated. Cook your meals in the nearby cookhouse (40’ away, unheated) on a camp stove or over an open campfire. A heated bathroom/shower is 20’ away. We provide you with linens, cookware, plus help you plan your trip. Property includes miles of hiking trails and beautiful places to explore!

Ascent House | Keene

A unique retreat meticulously crafted for resting and recharging after exploring in our beautiful Adirondack Wilderness. Flooded with natural light, every room offers calming frames of nature. Watch the sun peak through the forest and rise over the mountains through expansive windows. Ascend the levels of the house, each revealing more landscape. Experience a designer woodfired traditional Finnish sauna & totally recharge while embracing our harsh Adirondack weather. We hope you love it here.

Charming 2 Bedroom Modern 1880’s Farmhouse

A renovated 1880’s farmhouse with all the modern amenities yet keeping the charm. It is between Lake Placid (5 miles) and Saranac Lake (4.5 miles) in North Elba’s tiny hamlet of Ray Brook. It has a completely fenced in yard with lots of room to play and a large back deck to watch it all happen. *We allow 2 small or 1 medium well behaved, fully vaccinated, house trained dog.s. If your pet falls within these guidelines please book otherwise please contact for approval. Thank you, STR-200445

King's Kottage Entire Home- View

Located steps from route 86, King's Kottage offers a unique stay centrally located between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. The view across Wolf Pond of Haystack and McKenzie mountains can't be beat! King's Kottage is walking distance to multiple dining options in the heart of Ray Brook and a short drive to many Adirondack attractions and trails. It is the ideal place to experience the Adirondacks. Book with neighboring Water's Edge for additional space! Town of North Elba STR# 005038

Cozy Adirondack Farmhouse

Family built in 1880 and recently renovated, this apartment has one of the most scenic vistas of the Adirondack Mountains! Nestled on the Plains of Abraham it has views of The Great Range and Olympic Ski Jumps. A quick drive to most of the high peaks trail heads, and downtown Lake Placid. The private loft bedroom has a cozy queen size bed with a memory foam mattress and a lofty comforter. The living room has a pull-out couch. There is a full sized kitchen, bathroom and dining area

Ellie's Garden View Apartment

Central location within walking distance to all of downtown Lake Placid! Park your car and enjoy Main Street. Extra large studio apartment (600 sq ft) with a full walk out bottom level, which includes multiple large windows and a private entrance. Outdoor seating area with a beautiful lawn and flower garden. It is a 3 minute walk to the Ironman finish line, a 5 minute walk to public beach and right by the 1980 Miracle on Ice Olympic Arena. LP/North Elba permit # 2025-STR-0306.

Wildflower Cottage for a Special VaCa! STR#200283

One step into Wildflower Cabin and you know you've made the right choice. The decor is recently remodeled and the detailed custom woodwork offers an invitation for a unique vacation experience. Enjoy the ranch property for outdoor fun like cross country skiing by the moonlight, sledding and enjoying the view from the ski hut. Outdoor fire pits at your cabin as well as the ski hut. Within a mile of the Cascade Ski Center. Famous Cascade Inn and Jack Rabbit Trail right next door!

Cozy Cottage on Carolyn - STR 200236

Our roomy, two bedroom cottage is located on Carolyn Rd. in Lake Placid and a short drive to Saranac Lake. Easy access to everything from Main Street shopping and restaurants to our Olympic Venues. It is complete with a full kitchen, living room and is an ideal place to relax after a day in the Adirondacks. Places of interest (Distance in miles) Main St. - 2 Shopping Plaza - less than 1 Olympic Center - 2 Saranac Lake - 8 Whiteface Mt. - 11

SilverBear Cabin, 15 min from Whiteface &ski jumps

This cabin is in the heart of the high peaks, 15 minutes from Whiteface, and 15 minutes from Lake Placid. It is nestled on a hill right off the main road, overlooking the village of Keene! It is within walking distance from all of the shops in town. Although the driveway is plowed, it is steep, so in the winter you will need four wheel drive. The cabin is off Rt 73, but it is tucked away and very private! You don’t see any neighbors! A great year round rental :)

Peaceful Adirondack Cabin right on John's Brook

This cabin is set in a gorgeous, tree-rimmed meadow directly on John's Brook, just 1/2 mile from the village of Keene Valley. Miles of trails are outside your door for your summer or winter enjoyment. Fly fish in the brook just steps from the house or climb Marcy and the range from the front door! The cabin is cozy in the winter with wifi, a fully equipped kitchen and modern amenities. You will enjoy the entire property to yourself in a truly serene setting.

Cozy Mountain Retreat-STR Permit 200085

Private entrance on ground level of our home. It’s a four room apartment with its own entrance into a laundry/ski room which accommodates a washer/dryer and ski, coat and boot area. It’s located on a 3 acre wooded lot 3 miles from the village, 8 miles from Whiteface Mountain, 5 miles from Mt. Van Hoevenberg, and minutes from the Olympic venues. It's a truly great location for hikers, skiers, bikers, and those just looking to relax.