The McKenzie Mountain House offers visitors to the Olympic Village an opportunity to stay in a lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a bonus family game room that is located on a private wooded lot surrounded by State Forest land near the Whiteface Club & Resort of Lake Placid.  Stroll over to play a round of golf on the award winning golf course or enjoy a game of tennis and experience the fine dining at the Lodge (additional fees may apply)!  You will also be situated only a couple of minutes drive away from Lake Placid Main Street with a hub of year-round activity, thereby offering a peaceful haven and/or a great home base surrounded by the Club amenities and endless entertainment, dining and sporting options within the Village and the surrounding areas!

This welcoming and immaculate home has an open floor plan for the main living area and the primary bedroom has a private bath. The eat-in Chef's kitchen has all the tools and dishware you will need to prepare meals for dining at home along with a large counter, 8 stools and space for everyone to gather. The living room beckons visitors to sink into the comfy sectional sofa to watch a good movie on the Roku TV in front of a cozy woodstove and the lower-level family game room holds a sofa, TV, ping pong table and dart board for hours of fun and friendly competition. The living room opens onto the sun porch with table and chairs and the open deck holds a gas grill and another table with chairs to allow for grilling and dining in the fresh Adirondack air or for starting your days with a cup of coffee before venturing out for your daily explorations and activities. There is a garage that can be used to store sporting equipment and there is a basketball hoop on the side of the driveway. This rental has wi-fi throughout, so guests are able to plug in and stay socially connected or have the ease of a "work vacation" wherever you are most comfortable.

Take advantage of the Jackrabbit Hiking Trail only 0.5 miles away from the front door to enjoy a leisurely hike on well maintained pathways with trails that lead to the summits of McKenzie Mountain and Haystack Mountain (two of the Saranac 6ers) for the more adventurous. You will only be 2.2 miles away from Main Street with entertainment options and year-round activity. Take in a good movie at the historic theater building, browse the shops, dine in one of the many eateries, relax lakeside in one of the parks or visit the public beach on Mirror Lake with tennis courts and playground. There is a public boat launch on Lake Placid, several Olympic venues including the Arenas, skating oval, ski jump complex, bobsled run and all kinds of sporting opportunities in and around the Village. The world-famous Whiteface Mountain sits just 12.1 miles away for days spent skiing and snowboarding on trails that accommodate all skill levels.

Whether you are looking for a peaceful getaway, a work vacation or a great home base for an activity filled stay, you will find the McKenzie Mountain House is just what you are looking for

Please note that the McKenzie Mountain House is only offered as a minimum 30-day rental.

Bedroom 1: 2nd Level, King, closet, ceiling fan, ensuite bathroom, access to deck, dresser
Bedroom 2: 2nd Level, Twin bed, bunk bed with twin on top and queen on bottom, closet, dresser
Bedroom 3: 2nd Level, Twin bed with trundle, closet, desk with computer screens, dresser

Bathroom 1: 2nd Level, Primary bathroom, walk-in shower, double sinks
Bathroom 2: 2nd Level, Tub/Shower 
Bathroom 3: Lower Level, Walk-in shower

Family Room: Lower Level, sofa and chair, ceiling fan, TV, table tennis table, dart board.  
Kitchen: Electric stove and oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, wine fridge, ice maker, drip coffee maker, air fryer, crock pot, mixer, breakfast bar with 8 stools
Living Room: Wood burning fireplace, TV with Roku, ceiling fan, access to deck with table with 4 chairs and a grill.  Sundeck with small table and two chairs and large wrap around deck

What Awaits You:

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!

Lake Placid Main Street with 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
2.2 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!
2.2 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.
2.3 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
2.7 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.
5.2 Miles Away
Mount Van Hoevenberg presents opportunity 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.
11.9 Miles Away
Horse Show Grounds is an excellent opportunity to watch 2 separate horse jumping competitions that take place at the end June and beginning of July.
5.0 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.
7.4 Miles Away
Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington beckons visitors 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.
12.1 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!
10.6 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!
16.5 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!
28.8 Miles Away

Lake Placid 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.