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Ampersand Bay Resort

3.5 star property
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Comfort Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
31 Bayside Dr, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
  • Dewey Mountain Recreation Center
    15 min walk
  • Adirondack Carousel
    4 min drive
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station
    4 min drive
  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

  • 102 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Premium Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Premium Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, Mountain View, Lakeside

Panoramic Suite, Mountain View, Lakeside | Living area

Panoramic Suite, Mountain View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Beachside

Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Beachside

Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Beachside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Comfort Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

View all photos for Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Beachside

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Beachside

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Beachside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Saranac Lake

When you stay at Ampersand Bay Resort in Saranac Lake, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Dewey Mountain Recreation Center and Adirondack Carousel. .This beach lodge is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Mirror Lake and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Olympic Center.
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What's nearby

  • Dewey Mountain Recreation Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bartok Cabin - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Flower - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mirror Lake - 17 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nori s, Good Food Naturally - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donnelly's Ice Cream - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Asian Buffet Hibachi & Sushi - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Romano's Saranac Lanes - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ampersand Bay Resort

On a private sand beach, near Dewey Mountain Recreation Center
Ampersand Bay Resort offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 3.5-star lodge have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Saranac Lake lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

A private beach and a marina are featured at the lodge.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a private beach, or other amenities including a picnic area and barbecue grills. Additional amenities at this lodge include a banquet hall and bike parking.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Sunset Bistro, a beachfront bistro which features a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Sunset Bistro - This beachfront bistro specializes in local and international cuisine and serves brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Sunset Bistro

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bike parking
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Paddleboards on-site
  • Snowshoeing
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Ski passes
  • Virtual front desk

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Marina on site
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

More

  • Boat/paddles on site
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Jetted bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 71632176

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ampersand Bay Resort Lodge
Ampersand Bay Resort Saranac Lake
Ampersand Bay Resort Lodge Saranac Lake

Ampersand Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 50 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Xiaowei

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property felt and was so dirty. The towels had patches of abnormal yellow hues. The shower floor was covered with a mat and that was growing mold. Upon arriving at the property, the exterior was very run down and the entire cabin had a musty, rotting smell.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of the resort is stunning. The facilities were excellent : lots of boats, life jackets and sand toys. The staff worked hard to accommodate us and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samira

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place needs very deep clearing it was dirt and sand on the floor spiders everywhere, bugs on the bed and sheets the bathroom sink was clogged, under the beds were disaster seemed like it wasn’t vacuumed for very long time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area itself and the lake are very beautiful. We really enjoyed kayaking and canoeing. However, as other reviews have noted, there are definitely some customer service issues. The main page on the website incorrectly claims that all of the rooms are air conditioned. When we arrived, it was an 85° day, and there was only one working fan in the entire three bedroom cabin. I texted and called the office and the after hours line, but never heard back. My husband ended up going out and spending $80 on two fans. The next day I called again several times before I reached someone, and they to put in a window unit for air-conditioning quickly, but it took a lot of work to get ahold of someone. The lake is not really swimmable. My children were able to wade in up to their knees, but after that it was filled with thick black seaweed that came all the way to the surface. We ended up going offsite in order to swim. Many of the amenities on the website were not available. In addition to the air conditioning issue, there were no paddle boards, which were advertised. The website also advertises yoga on the beach, but when I asked the office about it, the woman said she had never heard of it. This is technically a private lake, but on our last day a group of about 60 middle schoolers arrived on a field trip. Because of the size of the beach and limited amenities, we were unable to use the beach at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the spacious cabin and the access to boats and the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views and great boat access. We'll definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lake Saranac
We enjoyed our stay at the Oak house. View of lake and very roomy. Perfect for long weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy townhouse. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful cabin!
We love staying at the Balsam cabin, such a clean and beautiful place! Thank you for another awesome trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhuoyu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

DENISE

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Adirondack retreat!
We stayed here for a family vacation and the place was great! I’m sure it’s different in the summer, and definitely a winter oasis. The only downsize was there wasn’t hot water in the shower downstairs it was warm but not scorching your skin hot like my husband likes! the basement where the two bedrooms were was cold but once you put on the space heaters they were cozy. The upstairs king room was “quite the room” and we called it all weekend. Such an Adirondack retreat. We’d love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with group
Perfect for our fishing trip for those who chose not to camp
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet spot to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie, wurtsboro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been coming for years, love it hear
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Junhua

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the lake view of the property is breathtaking, especially when you work up early in the morning. the location is convenient, 5 minutes to grocery and gas, 10 miles to lake Placid. it’s more quiet. there’s complementary kayaks, paddle board for the kids. Boats for rental is brand new and stuff very friendly. there’s live music on sat afternoon. taking a glass of wine by the lake front with camp fire, while kids playing right at the private, what else can you ask for a vacation? only one downside, the first night we arrived has no hot water. the property stopped by even it was late in the evening and they fixed it early the next morning. there’s steam room inside the main bathroom, so not too bad taking a cold shower. however, the dryer has no heat, so we can’t dry the kids wet clothes. this is the only complaint. otherwise, super good value staying here and much better than the crowded town. I highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ampersand Bay was amazing - it was a special pleasure to have such a well tended beach area, with a stocked fire pit for an evening fire and access to canoes, kayaks and paddle boards whenever we wanted to use the water. The quiet and beautiful view were amazing. The cabin was spotlessly clean and well equipped except - no kettle or coffee maker! That was the only thing that was lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023