Escape to Camp Balsam, a private luxury lakefront retreat on the pristine shores of Lake Placid. This sprawling Adirondack getaway features an indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, boathouse with sundeck, propane fire pit, central A/C and breathtaking mountain and waterfront views—perfect for families, couples, and groups seeking adventure or relaxation.
Inside, enjoy multiple living spaces, a gourmet chef’s kitchen, a formal dining room, and a cozy bar lounge. Four en-suite bedrooms with private deck access provide ultimate comfort. The 20x40-foot indoor pool room includes lounge seating, a bar area, and changing rooms, while the fully equipped gym and sauna offer wellness-focused amenities.
Step outside to expansive decks, a scenic boardwalk, and a sprawling rooftop boathouse sundeck—perfect for soaking in the views, dining al fresco, or embracing the ultimate lakefront lifestyle. Just minutes from downtown Lake Placid, renowned restaurants, world-class ski resorts, scenic hiking trails, and iconic Olympic venues, this year-round luxury retreat offers the very best of the Adirondacks.
Book your unforgettable Lake Placid vacation at Camp Balsam today!
Bedroom 1: King, Main Level, sitting bench, en-suite bathroom, access to deck
Bedroom 2: King, 2nd Floor, master bedroom, en-suite bathroom, woodstove is not to used
Bedroom 3: Queen, Full, 2nd Floor, en-suite bathroom, desk, walk in closet, access to deck
Bedroom 4: Queen, 2nd Floor, en-suite bathroom, access to deck
Bedroom 5: King, Lower Level
Bedroom 6: Full, Lower Level
Bathroom 1: En-suite bathroom Bedroom 1, tub/shower with bench seat, Main Floor
Bathroom 2: Half Bathroom, Entry Way, Main Level
Bathroom 3: Half Bathroom off Kitchen, Main Level
Bathroom 4: Primary Bathroom, 2nd Floor, double sink, walk-in shower, soaking tub
Bathroom 5: En-suite bathroom bedroom 3, 2nd Floor, tub/shower
Bathroom 6: En-suite bathroom bedroom 4, 2nd Floor, Walk-in shower
Bathroom 7: Spa bathroom, Lower Level, steam shower, half bath, 3 changing rooms
Number of Vehicles Allowed:
Camp Balsam offers a Maximum of 4 parking spaces for guest use. The Town of North Elba, Village of Lake Placid has adopted new Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations that include rental parking limitations for the maximum number of motor vehicles allowed on the property. Parking is NOT permitted on any part of the lawn or on any part of a sidewalk and like other communities the ordinance asks that you obey all regulations when parking in public.
Good Neighbor Policy
Please visit the Town of North Elba / Village of Lake Placid Good Neighbor Policy for more information on local short-term rental laws regarding occupancy, parking, noise, fires, trash, and dogs.
Short-Term Rental Permit: STR-200475
What Awaits You:
Visitors will enjoy unlimited, multi-use and free year round access to the Rail Trail, which consists of a 34 mile corridor between Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake with the choice of several access points. Hikers, bikers, snowmobilers and cross country skiers experience breathtaking and up close views of nature and many waterways, while also experiencing the charm and amenities of these interconnected communities along the way!
Lake Placid Main Street with shopping galore, varied dining options, breweries, theater, Mids park with year-round events, Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks, skating and public beach with playground, tennis courts and toboggan run
1.3 Miles Away
Mirror Lake is the center of the community with year-round activity. Public beach, kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding in the summer becomes a winter hub of activity when the lake ices over. Take a thrilling ride down the toboggan chute, skate around the 2-mile cleared track on water's edge or play a rowdy game of ice hockey!
1.3 Miles Away
Lake Placid Lake presents visitors with opportunity to launch from the public boat launch and cruise across pristine waters, enjoy water skiing/tubing fun or take a guided boat tour to learn the history of the waters and properties that surround the lake.
0.0 Miles Away - Direct Access
Olympic Arenas with museum, indoor rinks including the world-famous Herb Brooks Rink that hosted the Miracle on Ice Game in 1980 and the outdoor speed skating oval
1.8 Miles Away
John Brown Farm is a historic site with museum and memorial grounds featuring period reenactments, picnic area and access to trails for hiking cross country skiing or snowshoeing.
5.4 Miles Away
Ski Jump Complex Watch ski jumpers fly, flip and spiral through the air after vaulting off the ski jumps! Take a ride on the 8-passenger gondola, experience the thrill of zip lines next to the 100-meter ski jump or take a glass elevator to the sky deck to gaze on amazing panoramic views!
4.4 Miles Away
Mount Van Hoevenberg Experience the thrill of the longest Cliffside Coaster in North America, cruise down the Bobsled run on a guided ½ mile track of up to 50 mph, bike, run, hike or watch exciting events.
9.6 Miles Away
Horse Show Grounds Excellent opportunity to watch 2 separate horse jumping competitions that take place at the end June and beginning of July.
5.3 Miles Away
Experience Outdoors Guided Zip Line Tours Where guides will lead you through zip line tours with varied height levels, Adventure Park activities, 3D Archery or Mountaintop Yoga.
6.6 Miles Away
Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington beckons visitors to glide down over 3 peaks with 25 miles of trails available for varied experience levels for skiing and snowboarding in the winter along with summer gondola rides, disc golf, nature hiking and Oktoberfest festivals in the fall.
11.3 Miles Away
High Falls Gorge in Wilmington 22 Acre nature park with bridges walkways and groomed trails that showcase 4 separate waterfalls and breathtaking views of Adirondack splendor!
9.7 Miles Away
North Pole Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington is a theme park set up as a Santa’s Storybook Village geared towards children and the young at heart. Lots for families to see and do in this wondrous setting!
15.6 Miles Away
The Wild Center of Tupper Lake is a museum/adventure park sitting amid 115 acres with 54,000 square feet of indoor space that features stunning live animal and interactive exhibits along with multi-media shows in a spacious theater. The outside offers walking trails, naturalist guides throughout, guided canoe trips and special Adirondack themed workshops including the art of ice fishing and more!
29.0 Miles Away
Lake Placid and the surrounding areas feature several lakes, fishing, golfing, hunting, biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and so many more varied sporting or entertainment opportunities for visitors.
