Camp Balsam on Lake Placid Enjoy a luxurious Adirondack waterfront vacation at Camp Balsam, regally perched along the shoreline of magnificent Lake Placid!  This home offers visitors the ultimate private get-away with unmatched elegance and style, complete with every comfort and amenity you can imagine including an indoor pool, elevator, nature boardwalk, boathouse with massive deck, radiant in-floor heat for chillier months and rarely offered air conditioning for the warmer summer months! Enter this sprawling property with plenty of parking space and a lovely stone patio welcoming you into a grande foyer. Multiple living rooms are complete with comfortable seating and the gourmet chefs eat-in kitchen has all the appliances and dishware you need to “dine at home”. If you prefer to dine more formally, there is a large table in the spacious dining room and there is both a den and a comfortable bar area that beckons those seeking a little down time. The 4 large bedrooms are all en-suite to offer maximum privacy and comfort all with their own deck access. This lovely home has plenty of space for everyone to gather or to spread out and find a quiet nook to relax. The pool room with 20 x 40-foot heated indoor pool, hot tub, changing rooms, lounge chairs and bar area or the fully equipped gym present the perfect workout opportunities and indoor amenities and the sauna is great for a relaxing steam bath. Step outside to an enormous deck off the main living area with multiple seating arrangements, propane firepit, gorgeous lake and mountain views with several porch covered areas from multiple upper floor balconies that offer outdoor comfort in any weather! Head down to the lake on a newly built nature boardwalk and boathouse with massive rooftop deck for enjoying the waterfront and beautiful lake views. Spend time basking in the sun, dining outdoors or indulging in some fun yard games on the sweeping lawn while gazing on the beauty of the lake and mesmerizing evening sunsets. You are sure to want to spend time enjoying all of the many comforts this great retreat offers, but you will also be situated just a few minutes drive away from the center of the Olympic Village with restaurants, public Skating Oval, Arenas, Ski Jumps, Horse Show grounds, restaurants, shopping galore and the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center is only about a 15–20-minute drive away. There are hiking trails and a dam accessed from the Peninsula Road that sit within a short walking distance away from the front door of Camp Balsam along with several more sporting opportunities in the areas surrounding you. Plan your next vacation in Lake Placid at Camp Balsam nestled in the heart of the Adirondacks among the High Peaks for the vacation of a lifetime! Bedroom 1: King, Main Level, sitting bench, ensuite bathroom, access to deck Bedroom 2: King, 2nd Floor, master bedroom, ensuite bathroom, woodstove is not to used Bedroom 3: Queen, Full, 2nd Floor, ensuite bathroom, desk, walk in closet, access to deck Bedroom 4: Queen, 2nd Floor, ensuite bathroom, access to deck Bedroom 5: King, Lower Level Bedroom 6: Full, Lower Level Bathroom 1: Ensuite bathroom Bedroom 1, tub/shower with bench seat, Main Floor Bathroom 2: Half Bathroom, Entry Way, Main Level Bathroom 3: Half Bathroom off Kitchen, Main Level Bathroom 4: Master Bathroom, 2nd Floor, double sink, walk-in shower, soaking tub Bathroom 5: Ensuite bathroom bedroom 3, 2nd Floor, tub/shower Bathroom 6: Ensuite bathroom bedroom 4, 2nd Floor, Walk-in shower Bathroom 7: Spa bathroom, Lower Level, steam shower, half bath, 3 changing rooms Number of Vehicles Allowed: Camp Balsam offers a Maximum of 4 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: STR-200475 Amenities: 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 1.3 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 water's edge or play a rowdy game of ice hockey! 1.3 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. 0.0 Miles Away - Direct Access 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 1.8 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. 5.4 Miles Away Ski Jump Complex 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! 4.4 Miles Away Mount Van Hoevenberg 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. 9.6 Miles Away Horse Show Grounds Excellent opportunity to watch 2 separate horse jumping competitions that take place at the end June and beginning of July. 5.3 Miles Away Experience Outdoors Guided Zip Line Tours Guides will lead you through zip line tours with varied height levels, Adventure Park activities, 3D Archery or Mountaintop Yoga. 6.6 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. 11.3 Miles Away High Falls Gorge in Wilmington 22 Acre nature park with bridges walkways and groomed trails that showcase 4 separate waterfalls and breathtaking views of Adirondack splendor! 9.7 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! 15.6 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! 29.0 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.