Mini Trip Report: The Point (Saranac Lake, NY)

We’re just back from a brief stay at The Point. It was a wonderful, all inclusive getaway that gave us lots to compare to Twin Farms and Lake Placid Lodge.

 

We booked through DavidO and while the property is not Virtuoso, David tried to secure us a time of arrival upgrade. The room that we were hoping to upgrade into was still available two days before our arrival, but unfortunately not available when we arrived and nothing else was offered. So, don’t expect much in the way of upgrades for a first time stay. 

 

Entrance

Brief Impressions

What follows are some brief impressions.

 

Algonquin Room - A smaller room, yet big enough to support a sitting area, log fire, claw footed tub, and oversized rainforest shower. Warmly decorated.

 

Upper Saranac Lake - Beautiful, but probably not quite as upscale as Lake Placid. The great camps are older, think late 1800s.

 

Service - Bespoke. Whatever, wherever. And relaxed, like Twin Farms. It seemed like everyone on property was empowered to make arrangements for us.

 

Activities - Because of the lake, there was more to do than at Twin Farms. We hiked the blue trail to a private lunch at the rustic Camp David cabin, toured the lake in an elegant Hacker Craft, and took the adorable mahogany electric boats out for a morning loon safari. The Point at The Point also provided a spectacular location for a lunch picnic.

 

Dining - For dinner, it was communal or private, our choice. We were tired, so we chose a private early dinner on the main lodge terrace. The food and wine pairings were excellent throughout our stay. Wines included a Pol Roger Champagne, Barossa Shiraz, an Arista Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, a Chateau Beychevelle Cabernet Blend, and a Sancerre Cote de Reigny Domaine Sautereau.

 

Enjoy the pictures! And feel free to ask questions. We had a great stay, and will likely go back.

 

Main Lodge

 

Main Lodge Terrace

 

The Point at the Point

 

Algonquin Room

 

Algonquin Bathroom

 

Loon

 

Details

 

Butter

 

Details

 

Scallops

 

Hacker-Craft

 

Chicken

 

Foggy Morning

 

Small Electric Boat

 

 

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