The Icehouse in Lake Placid

The Icehouse, an artist and writer's home, is available for rent for
limited periods of time over the Winter months and in Spring/ Summer 2009.
The historic 19th century property derives its name from its original
purpose, as it was built to store blocks of ice during the warmer months of the year that had been brought down from the nearby
mountains.

It has been lovingly restored by the owner over the past few years
and - with great attention to detail - transformed into a spacious home with a welcoming and warm atmosphere.

Many original features have been conserved, and any contemporary
additions were carefully planned, using mostly reclaimed local wood and other ecologically sourced materials to create a comfortable
and unique living space.
The inside has been decorated by the owner and an interior designer
to combine old and new in harmonious ways, offering guests the experience of simple cabin-living in the Adirondack wilderness
in the most comfortable style.
Visitors will notice the great care that has gone into every little
detail:from the more obvious like the hand-cut red hardwood flooring in
parts of the building and the custom-made windows set into the original wood-panelled walls to the more subtle touches like a sheepskin-rug on the Adirondack rocking chair by the antique
fireplace, or the new and supremely cozy bedding on the comfortable
beds;
from the collected original artwork on the walls downstairs to the
imported Turkish rugs on the floors in the bedrooms, from the professional-grade cooker to the family-size stainless steel fridge
in the kitchen -
everything has its own aesthetic and functional purpose and
contributes to the simple, intimate and warm atmosphere of the building.

The Icehouse is surrounded by nearly a thousand acres of privately
owned land, and offers miles of hiking trails leading into the forests and up into the two mountains that belong to the house.

It has its own well and water reservoir, and in the summer its swimming pond with mountain view offers a
special treat to anyone willing to brave the cold water!

Near Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort (less than 6 miles), 10 minutes from Keen and 15 from Keene Valley, and only 15-20 minutes by car from Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, the property is close enough to all the local attractions and amenities while maintaining a "safe distance" to the demands of busy everyday-life.

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The Icehouse has two bedrooms on the 1st floor and comfortably sleeps
four to five people, but additional beds can be arranged to accomodate a total of six people.
Cotbeds for the youngest guests can also be provided upon request.
The mattresses, European-style bedding and towels are all new and of
very high quality.

The open plan kitchen features a beautiful antique French porcelain
sink, a large professional cooker, as well as a large fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, and a professional grade laundry machine and
dryer. It is generously equipped with high quality pots and pans and
all necessary cooking equipment that should satisfy even the more demanding cook!

In the cold months, a thermostat controlled furnace and gas-fire keep
the building very warm and
comfortable.

Wi-fi is available without extra charge, and an emergency phone line is also in place.

The house is serviced frequently and the road leading up to the property is ploughed regularly in the winter time.
Out of consideration for the environment there is no jaccuzzi and no
bathtub at the Icehouse.
Please bear in mind that smoking is strictly prohibited inside the
building!

The property is for rent on a weekly basis at a rate of $1500 -
$2500.
Minimum required stay is 2 nights ($120 - $380 per night); exceptions
can be made under certain circumstances.
Pets are allowed at the owner's discretion; but we will have to
charge an additional $50 cleaning fee.

FAMILY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE.