Ampersand Bay | Heron # 4

Escape to the Adirondacks for your next getaway with a stay at Ampersand | Heron #4 townhome to experience tranquility within a private retreat in a quiet bay with mesmerizing views and access to over 30 miles of waterways! Visitors to this idyllic vacation rental will be surrounded by endless, sporting and entertainment options along with natural attractions in the surrounding areas.

This welcoming home offers guests a bright, open floor plan for the main living space with lots of natural light and gorgeous views. The kitchen with breakfast counter and 4 stools is fully equipped with all the tools you will need to prepare meals for dining at home and the adjacent dining table seats 5. The living room is complete with comfortable furniture, perfect for relaxing in front of a cozy fire in the gas fireplace and there are 3 bedrooms. The private primary suite with king bed, relaxing jacuzzi tub and access to a balcony with 2 chairs invites guests to step out for a bit of fresh air before beginning adventures for the day! The 2nd bedroom is also en-suite with a full bed and the 3rd bedroom holds a daybed with trundle (2 twins) and nice views of the Bay.  Wi-fi is available throughout this home, making it easy for you to plug in wherever you are most comfortable to stay connected socially during your stay at Heron 4.

Step outside to enjoy some down time in the Adirondack chairs on the front covered porch or further down on the lawn space in front of the building to gaze on the gorgeous Ampersand Bay views that will be displayed in front of you!

This great Resort presents guest with many amenities including the on-site Sunset Bistro for fine cuisine and cocktails with lovely views just steps away from your front door and an inviting sandy beachfront that invites guests to do a bit of sunbathing or swimming in the refreshing waters or bring along your canoe or kayak to cruise from the Bay across several miles of interconnected waterways while gazing on the beauty around you.. Nature lovers are able to enjoy a hike along a groomed nature trail on the property to observe the beauty of nature and wildlife in their natural habitats.

The center of the Village of Saranac Lake is just a few minutes away with several more restaurants, shops, seasonal fresh air markets, entertainment in the Teddy Bear Park, Mount Pisgah for skiing or snowtubing and no trip is complete without a visit to the fully restored Adirondack carousel! The surrounding areas hold endless sporting opportunities including golf, skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, ziplining and lots more!

This perfect getaway destination within a quiet setting is also only a short drive away from Whiteface Mountain with year-round access, the Olympic Village of Lake Placid with several venues and many additional entertainment options. Stay in for a quite retreat or venture out to explore what the surrounding area presents all year long!

Bedroom 1: King Size Bed, 2nd Level, Jacuzzi Tub, Ceiling Fan, Lake View, Closet, Dresser, Ensuite Bathroom, Access to Balcony with 2 Chairs

Bedroom 2: Full Size Bed, 2nd Level, Dresser, Closet, Ceiling Fan, Rocking Chair, Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom 3: Day Bed / Trundle (Two Twins), Main Level, Water View, Closet, Dresser

Bathroom 1: Main Level, Shower, Hair dryer, Jack and Jill Bathroom ( Between Bedroom 3 and Kitchen)

Bathroom 2: 2nd Level, Bedroom 2, Shower, Hair Dryer

Bathroom 3: 2nd Level, Bedroom 1, Shower, Hair Dryer

What Awaits You:

Register for the Saranac Lake 6er Hiking Challenge to earn a coveted 6er patch and ring the traditional 6er bell! Experience hikes with varied ranges of difficulty that start and end from the 6er Bell in Berkely Green Park to Mount Baker at 1.8 miles and move on to surrounding areas to climb McKenzie at 10 miles, Ampersand at 5.4 miles,  Scarface at 6.8 miles, Haystack at 6.6 miles and St. Regis at 6.6 miles. Some people stretch hikes out to months or years and the more adventurous aim to become a winter 6er or complete all hikes in 24 hours to become an Ultra 6er!

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!

Jackrabbit Ski Trail presents visitors with  34 miles of groomed cross country/hiking trails that begin in Keene and pass through Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Paul Smiths offering all day ski trips with plenty of entry/exit opportunities along the way.
0.6 Miles Away

Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center with breathtaking mountaintop views offers many outdoor activities including cross country or downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snow tubing, mountain bike trails or walking/hiking trails.

3.7 Miles Away

Lake Colby Beach is a public and sandy swimming beach with volleyball net for a little sporting fun and a picnic area to allow for visitors to pack a lunch and enjoy a full day of fun in the sun. This is also a huge draw for avid ice fishers in the winter!

2.0 Miles Away

Dewey Mountain Recreation Center has programs and events with trails ranging from easy to difficult for skiing/snowshoeing in the winter and hiking/mountain biking in the summer. There are ski coaches for beginners and evening ski jams with live music, night skiing and bonfires for the night owls!

0.9 Miles Away

Saranac Riverwalk follows the Saranac River as it winds through the Village downtown. This River is popular with kayakers, beckons fishermen to drop a line in the water and offers a scenic walking path.

1.5 Miles Away

Lake Placid Main Street has 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

10.1 Miles Away

Mirror Lake is the center of the Lake Placid 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 waters edge or play a rowdy game of ice hockey!

10.1 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.

10.6 Miles Away

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

10.4 Miles Away

Ski Jump Complex invites guests to 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!

11.5 Miles Away

Mount Van Hoevenberg allows for guests to 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.

18.5 Miles Away

Experience Outdoor Zip Lines Where guides will lead you through zip line tours with varied height levels, Adventure Park activities, 3D Archery or Mountaintop Yoga.

14.0 Miles Away

Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington beckons skiers 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.

19.7 Miles Away

High Falls Gorge in Wilmington is a 22 Acre nature park with bridges walkways and groomed trails that showcase 4 separate waterfalls and breathtaking views of Adirondack splendor!

18.1 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!

24.0 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!

19.8 Miles Away

Several Waterways lead out from downtown with launching available from Baldwin Park Cartop Launch, Lake Flower, Lake Colby Boat Launch,  Riverwalk Kayak Launch, Saranac River, Ampersand Bay Boat Launch, Lower Saranac Lake and Lake Flower Boat Launch for easy access to several miles of waterways and breathtaking views of the nature that will surround you! Endless sporting opportunities, adventures, culture and entertainment will surround you in the All America City of Saranac Lake!