he Point House is located on the southern point of Moose Island in beautiful Lake Placid, New York. This wonderful waterfront vacation rental has been in the same family for nearly 100 years and features a recently constructed log-sided home with three bedrooms, two baths, a large modern kitchen, dining room and a great room. This amazing property features 270 degree views of the lake and the surrounding mountains and faces south with all day sunshine exposure, making it one of the premier locations on Lake Placid!

The main house has all the modern conveniences you’d expect in a luxury residence, including new appliances, satellite TV for the big screen televisions, washer/dryer and comfortable electric baseboard heating in each room. The great room features a floor to ceiling window facing the lake, a massive stone fireplace. The master suite features a king bed, en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, walk-in two person shower and dual sinks. Step out onto the enormous deck overlooking the lake that also offers a covered area for enjoying the view throughout rainy or sun-filled days.

Note: There is not satellite TV. The big screen TVs utilize an array of streaming devices through high-speed Starlink internet. There are not electric baseboard heaters, however every room includes a portable electric heater.

The lovingly restored 1880’s ‘skating cabin’ that sits lakeside features a hand-quarried granite fireplace, another queen size ‘lofa-sofa’, a ‘camp kitchen’ and small attached bathroom with composting toilet and wash-basin.

This very desirable waterfront rental on the shoreline of Lake Placid includes a four slip boathouse (two inside and two outside slips) with a full upper sun deck, a weber gas grill, canoe, firepit, firewood is included and there is a full-time caretaker on call should you need anything during your stay. Access to the mainland is via a dedicated boat slip and parking space at the beautiful Whiteface Inn Resort, where it’s a short walk to the golf course, restaurants and tennis facilities.

The Point House will sleep 8 comfortably and since it is only accessible by boat, this home offers the perfect private island getaway for any family or group that enjoys boating, an abundance of privacy and wants to experience a true Adirondack wilderness get-away with all the comforts of home. Swim, boat, play a few rounds of golf, do some hiking or explore the Olympic Village and then spend your evenings relaxing around the firepit toasting smores!

Rental rate includes cleaning fee.

A motor boat is not included with the rental, but you can bring your own boat or rent one to use during your stay at The Point House.

NUMBER OF VEHICLES ALLOWED:
The Point House on Moose Island offers a Maximum of 2 parking spaces for guest use. The Town of North Elba, Village of Lake Placid has adopted new Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations that include rental parking limitations for the maximum number of motor vehicles allowed on the property. Parking is NOT permitted on any part of the lawn or on any part of a sidewalk and like other communities, the ordinance asks that you obey all regulations when parking in public.

Good Neighbor Policy
Please visit the Town of North Elba / Village of Lake Placid Good Neighbor Policy HERE for more information on local short-term rental laws regarding occupancy, parking, noise, fires, trash, and dogs.

Short-Term Rental Permit: 2025-STR-0106
 
What Awaits You:

(Distance markers below are from the starting point of the Lake Placid Harbor Marina)
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
0.7  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!
0.7  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.
Located directly on Lake Placid Lake
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
1.6  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.
4.4  Miles Away
Ski Jump Complex allows for visitors 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!
3.9  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.
10.9  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.
4.0  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.
6.4  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.
9.6  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!
8.0  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!
14.0  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!
29.7  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.