The Branch: a private retreat on 87 acres in the Adirondacks, where wilderness meets comfort. Soaring living room with fireplace, game room with arcade, sauna, hot tub, swing set & fire pit. Ideal for families, groups & anyone seeking a true escape. Stunning mountain views & stargazing. Minutes from hiking, mountain biking & skiing. At the doorstep of the Adirondack High Peaks. Close to Elizabethtown. A short drive to Lake Placid. A destination in its own right.
The Branch Adirondack Lodge, named for its scenic location along The Branch River, sits on a sweeping property with stunning mountain views of the Hurricane Mountain Wilderness. Nestled in beautiful Elizabethtown (E'town), "Hometown of the Adirondacks". Perfect for families and groups. Conveniently located: • 5 minutes to downtown Elizabethtown (restaurants, groceries, pharmacy, hospital (24/7 ER), gas station) • 10 minutes to Keene & Keene Valley • 15 minutes to Westport & Lake Champlain • 20 minutes to Mt Van Hoevenberg • 20 minutes to Whiteface Mountain (Wilmington) • 25 minutes to Lake Placid area (Olympic sites)
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Inside features: • Cozy fireplace • Bluetooth stereo w/record player (and record collection) • Well-equipped cook's kitchen • Office area with fast & reliable WIFI (50 Mbps via underground fiber) • 64" TV w/Roku and DVD collection • Game room w/air hockey & arcade (Pac-Man & 13 retro games) • Board games, puzzles and books • Washing machine and dryer • Toddler/baby/infant essentials Outside features: • Privacy & mountain views • Sauna (available all year) • Hot tub (available all year) • Outdoor shower (available May through Sept) • Fire pit (wood provided) • Spacious back deck w/gas fire pit • Gas BBQ (inaccessible when there is a lot of snow) • Outdoor games (corn hole, giant Jenga, croquet) • Swing set & hammock • x6 pairs of snow shoes (4 adult pairs & 2 child pairs) Recreation ideas
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•&nbsp;Hike the Adirondack High Peaks and numerous lower mountains • Ride hundreds of acres of BETA mountain biking trails • Visit the Olympic sites and go shopping in Lake Placid • Ski Whiteface Mountain (greatest vertical in the East) • Cross country ski Mt Van Hoevenberg and the Jackrabbit Ski Trail • Boat on world-class Lake Champlain • Climb numerous routes within 20 minutes • Golf at many of the nearby scenic courses
 
About the Adirondack Park.... At 6 million acres, the Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States. About half of the park is privately owned and The Branch sits on one of those private parcels. *Note: all of our listing photos are real, not artificially generated.
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Mountain Lodge on 87 Acres - Sauna, Hot Tub, Arcade

We had an absolutely incredible stay at this ski house in the Adirondacks! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The home was spotless, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable getaway. The location couldn’t have been better — tucked away in the stunning Adirondack Mountains, with easy access to the slopes and surrounded by peaceful winter scenery. After long days of skiing, coming back to relax in such a warm and cozy space was perfect. The fireplace comfortable beds, and spacious common areas made it ideal for our group to unwind together.The kitchen was fully equipped for cooking meals, and the hosts clearly put care into every detail, from clear instructions to helpful local recommendations. Communication was prompt and friendly throughout our stay.If you're planning a ski trip in the Adirondacks, this place is a gem. We would absolutely stay here again.

Everything exceeded our ﻿expectations

We had an amazing time there, amenities were great! So much activities available, cozy environment, comfortable beds. Overall amazing! Would book again

Amenities were great!

Thank you! We had a great weekend at the lodge! We had a wonderful peaceful fun family time in this very comfortable house.  Highly recommend!

Fun family time

It is hard to imagine a better place to stay for a snowy week in the Adirondacks. The place was even better than it looked in the photos. It had everything we needed and more. Looking forward to coming back!

Hard to imagine a better place to stay

Great place! This is a very cozy retreat with great amenities and beautiful surroundings. The host was very friendly and provided clear instructions making the stay very smooth. Highly recommend this listing!

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