We stayed at South Meadow for a week and would return. I read the reviews posted here and admittedly was a bit apprehensive, but ended up having a pleasant experience. In late July/early August, Lake Placid becomes home to rugby and lacrosse tourneys, and downtown LP becomes quite crazy. I'm so glad we were able to return to peace and quiet each night.

The first thing I look for is cleanliness; the owners keep the rooms and property meticulously clean. We stayed in a less expensive room, but it hardly disappointed. It was very spacious and overlooked the meadows. There are hairdryers, but you do need to bring your own toiletries (shampoo, soap). There are no TVs, so you can catch up on your reading (plus you don't have to worry about the person next door w/ the TV blaring in wee hours of the night). Wi-fi was spotty as was cell phone service, so if you must be connected every single moment, this might not be for you.

Breakfast was served on time every morning, and the owners and the family dine with the guests. In addition to hot oatmeal, granola cereal and fresh fruit, a special addition was prepared (e.g., scrambled eggs and bacon, waffles, muffins) and all was very good. Since we were there for a length of time, we got to know the owners. They are very nice people, and if you need anything all you need to do is ask and they will accommodate (or try to) your request. There is a large community refrigerator and microwave for guest use, as well as plates (ask for silverware and wine glasses) if you want to do take out.

It is true that they run the maple sugar farm; the products (especially the maple cream) are excellent!

If you x-country ski and/or mtn bike, you could not ask for a better location. The Mt Van Hovenberg trails are right behind the property.

Overall, we would gladly return.

I came off the nordic ski trails to check the place out and did not get a positive vibe. I was talking about renting the entire place and the tour of the place was half-hearted, at best. There was no interest in accommodating any special requests. Would be worth considering if you have skiers that want to ski for different lengths of time. Everyone can ski to and from VanHo trails which connect to the property.

A group of friends and I have been going here for six years, some longer. We have seen cheaper places and a lot of more expensive ones. No other place we found gives you the combination of views, convenience of trail access and homeliness at this price. The scenes surrounding you are fantastic. After a long day of activity the serenity, views and peacefulness is heavenly. We have our own happy hour before going out for dinner. A refrigerator is available in the gathering room to store your brought goodies. We bring coolers of beer, cheese, meats, nuts, fruit and wine and leave in foyer entrance. The gas fireplaces in some rooms are a nice romantic touch. The rooms are only 7-8 years new? Nancy and Tony are always willing to give you dinner advice and area highlights but are very unobtrusive. If you want something you just have to ask. We are avid outdoor people, hiking, kayaking, skiing, snow shoeing, photography and cross country skiing. The trail is right out the door. If you are a television nut or couch potato, this is not the place for you but I did see cable hookups in the rooms I've stayed in and if you want to bring your mind killer (PBS not included in this statement). Not sure and don't care if they work so I would ask if you intend to bring a TV? I don't understand the dinner comment of a review I saw because they only advertise breakfast included but I will recheck the site. The breakfast is delicious and feature homemade Maple syrup and other products. This is also a working maple sugar farm and refinery with products available, MMMM! If you want to see a beautiful lake scene, drive to the newly restored Lake Placid Lodge for cocktails and photography. The rooms are around 900 a night so dinner and drinks are as far as we go. If you want to see a great waterfall scene drive to the gorge on 86. You cannot beat this for the price and quality. Oh, my girlfriend and I split the cost of the room so it is even a better value. The outdoor only cats (2) are very friendly and furry. If you are independent and the outdoor type who truly appreciates nature try this Lodge!

This is our third year at the Inn. Each year we have additional friends join us. This year there was 9 of us.
All of our rooms were in a charming Adirondack style. Our room 'Fern' had a gas fireplace.

The Inn offers trail passes for the Van Hovenburg cross country ski trails. This is an added bonus.

The Innkeepers, Tony and Nancy are very accommodating. One of our friends is on a glutein free diet and that was no problem during meal time. We enjoyed 2 breakfasts and dinner on Saturday night.

Tony also had the sauna ready for us when we finished skiing on saturday. This was very rewarding after a long day ski.

The main room is a great gathering place. There are 3 sofas and a dining table. You also have the use of a refrigerator. The vaulted ceilings and large window views of the outside meadows just adds to the enjoyment. Even on the coldest days this area is toasty.

We have made this an annual weekend that we intend to repeat for many years to come.