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Mirror Lake and Olympic Center are located near Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground, which provides a firepit, a garden and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground

  • This beautifully appointed, newly renovated, historic Lake Placid home is now available! This is the original home of the family who founded and operated the "North Pole, Santa's Village." In tribute to their family and all of the 'spirit' they have given so many, the home is now known as The Claus Family Lodge. This home has character like no other. Artisanship, and architecture only found in Lake Placid in the 40's has been modernized and is now available for all to enjoy. The living area exhibits expansive windows with views of White Face Mountain and the famous glacier Lake Placid. In addition, the house is only a five minute walk to Mirror Lake with all of its shops and internationally renowned restaurants. Claus Family Lodge is equipped with a Huge (20x40)Volley Ball /Badminton with a sand court, BBQ gas grill, large fire pit, hot tub, an additional lot with kids play ground, horse shoes and more. Inside there are new amenities a foosball table, pingpong table, 2 -80 inch flat smart Tv's, a modern and upgraded kitchen with beautiful slate floors, Carrara Granite countertops, 3 fireplaces, 7 bedrooms and best of all, the Lodge will comfortably accommodate 16.The Lodge has a double lot which has a children's play ground. The family room has gorgeous original barn wood walls, a wet bar, heated floors, a fireplace and furniture that is wonderfully cozy and inviting. The Hot tub is super easily accessible from the sliding glass doors. The kitchen has been upgraded with brand new appliances, 2 ice makers.. 2 refrigerators, double sink, beautiful granite, slate floor, pots, pans, toaster oven, fondue maker, blender, mixer, and Oneida silverware to complement the Mikasa Calder Red dish setting for 26. The dinning room has 2 -106 inch tables and close by is a 54 inch round to easily serve meals or play cards at the same time. Around the corner is the living room with a comfy curved couch, marble fireplace and beautiful large windows to view Whiteface and Lake Placid. The bedrooms begin shortly thereafter, each offering a pillow top king bed, with a 1000 thread count sheets to help you relax and get some well needed rest. The Master has a king pillow top with 2 single pullout sleeper couches, bedroom 2 and 3 both house king pillow tops, The upstairs hosts 2 bathrooms, 1 king, 1 queen and 3 sets of bunks. All beautifully appointed and comfortable for you to enjoy. The downstairs game room is full of leather sleepers, an 80 inch TV a pingpong table Foosball and dart board. There is another bedroom that offers additional sleeping and a downstairs full bath. The carpets are plush and the environment is inviting. We strive for quality in hopes that all of our guests have a terrific stay and a relaxing and enjoyable time. We want to provide you with a "no hassle" experience. It is your vacation, and we feel they are important! Please let us know your feedback so we may continue to improve for our guests. Remember to ask us about staying at some of our other Luxury ADK Vacation rentals that are part of our StayADk Portfolio of homes. Established guests receive discounts.
    Per property and casualty Insurance and local zoning and code recommendations , security cameras are above exit doors only. These are in plain sight and can be disabled by the guest request upon check in. There is absolutely no camera or monitoring of any kind inside this home. The property is also equipped with an outdoor noise monitoring device. This device simply monitors decibel levels. If things get to noisy outside it will notify us. Be the best neighbor possible! ****Also Very Important, Iroquois Lodge is a Private home and therefore is not equipped with handicapped or special needs accommodations. If you or your loved one has soecial needs or requires special accommodations do not book this Lodge. Please look to stay in a Hotel/Motel so that evetyone will have the accommodations they need.

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About the area

Located in Lake Placid, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Lake Placid Center for the Arts and Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Boots and Birdies and Adirondack Carousel. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa's Workshop and Dartbrook Rustic Goods. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our Lake Placid travel guide
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Lake Placid, NY

What's nearby

  • A calm lake reflecting a sunset with mountains in the background and a town with buildings along the shore.
    Mirror Lake
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A calm lake surrounded by green hills and a cloudy sky.
    Main Street
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A lake with a wooden pavilion and a building labeled "Paul White Memorial Shell."
    Lake Placid Center for the Arts
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A multi-story building with a stone facade, a sign reading "Olympic Center," and a red bike lane.
    Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • A large convention center with a prominent dome roof and multiple flags.
    Olympic Center
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Prison City Brewing
    20 min walk
  • Stewart's Shops
    17 min walk
  • Generations Tap & Grill
    15 min walk
  • Smoke Signals
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground located?

This family-friendly Lake Placid holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mirror Lake and Olympic Center. Main Street and Mid's Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Walk to Village View Lake Placid Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Volleyball, kids playground Reviews

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9.6

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9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 101 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We LOVE The Claus House!

This is our second time staying at the Claus house and we will be back! Awesome location and plenty of space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend!

This was a perfect location for our girls weekend away. A short walk to the Mirror lake urban trail and all the downtown shops and restaurants. Anne was very helpful. Would recommend this house to a large party staying in Lake Placid.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Placid

This was a nice house and true to the description. The property manager Ann was in frequent communication about our stay and stopped by several times to check in. Other than a few minor broken items, the house was in good shape. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas House

Very clean and certainly big enough for our 16 people. Beds were all comfortable and it had everything we needed as well as tons of towels. Very comfortable we had a fabulous time and our host Ann is a wonderfully women. We felt right at home. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Trip

Traveled with a nordic ski team to compete in a series of races at Mount Van Hoevenberg. This house was perfect for our group size, and everyone had plenty of space. The host was very nice, and was great at checking in on us to ensure everything went smoothly. Lake Placid is a beautiful place, and we will certainly be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Trip

We had a large group and had a great time. There was plenty of space inside the house and outside and is a great house for all groups. Everything listed on the house’s page was exactly how it was. It was great being within walking distance to town and only 10-15 minutes from Whiteface Mountain. Ann was a great host and was easy to get in touch with. I would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Claus House

My whole family (16 people age 3-70) stayed at the Claus House for 5 nights. It was very comfortable with 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The house and grounds were spacious. The little kids used the playground once, we used the fire pit once, kids played volleyball a few times, adults used the hot tub a few times, mostly it was a home base for other excursions in the Adirondacks. Overall, a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Claus Home

This place is amazing! So spacious and clean. It was everything and more to us. We had 13 people and we never felt crowded at all. We used every inch of this house and the amenities were fantastic. Close walk to the town 8-10 minutes and it was centrally located to the town. Ann is the realtor and she was it extremely knowledgeable about "things to do" while you stay and we definitely enjoyed the ice skating rink!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas 2024

We spent a week at Christmas in the Claus House. My three daughter and thier families, totaling 16, 9 adult and 7 children ages ranging from 7 to 14. Lake Placid was a winter wonderland. Plenty of snow for skiing at White Face Mt. The house was with walking distsnce to all resturaunts and shops on Main Street.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for large group

We travel to Lake Placid for an annual snow shoe trip. The house worked out great for our large group. There were enough bedrooms and beds in each room that accommodated our group well. The parking was really our only issue. There is only parking for 4 cars on premises. Anne gave us access to additional spots about a mile away. We cooked all of our meals in the house and the kitchen had everything we needed. The hot tub was a hit with many of the members of our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. We had six couples staying here, and it did not feel crowded. The beds were very comfortable. It was easy walking distance to main street. The house was clean and matched the description. Ann gave us a quick tour upon check in, and recommended a couple of places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host met us and showed us around the house and how to work the heaters in the rooms. The space was great for the amount of people we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family time

Active week with family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very clean and the h
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great house for a group

the house was large and very comfortable. The heated family room floor was great place to rest after skiing. Very short walk to Main St. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome time, great property

Very impressive and massive. We had 12 and there was plenty of room for everybody. This place is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is older, unique. Could have more updates. Location is on point.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

Location is everything. The house also accommodates large groups very well. It is older but everything works well. Super comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was interesting and comfortable. The pink bathroom was not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House, Walking Distance to Main St

Great house with tons of space and amenities. Outdoor area was perfect with nice grill, beach volleyball court, and fire pit. Only downside was the town rule which prevented us from enjoying that outside area after 9 pm, but being a short walk into town helped alleviate that concern.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

This house was perfect for our trip. The owner is communicative and friendly. The house was clean with plenty of space to sleep, hang out, cook, and relax for all 12 of us. The kitchen was stocked with enough cooking supplies for us to work with and plenty of dishes and utensils. As an added bonus, the mattresses are so soft. All around 10 out of 10 stars!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hockey tournament

We had 16 men stay. Very comfortable. Only thing I wish we had was garbage bags and shampoo
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

We had a wonderful experience here! We have never been to Lake Placid so had to rely on the descriptions and photos here. Everything was just as described. We had plenty of room and loved walking to town. We did not have to pack a lot due to how much was already at the house and the double washer and dryers. All ages 4 to 80 had a great time! Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very much as advertised. There was ample wonderful shared space for our group to spend time together. We especially enjoyed the hot tub. The gas fireplaces made the common rooms feel very cozy. The heating around the house did feel a little sporadic with its many zones and handful of thermostats. That said, that could easily have been an “us” issue, and not the fault of the house. The owner did go over the heating, therefore I may have missed a crucial detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025