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Prescott House ADK

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Saranac Lake with free parking

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi
Shared kitchen
Lobby sitting area
Lounge
At Prescott House ADK, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Economy Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Saranac Lake, Prescott House ADK is in the mountains. Whiteface Mountain and Dewey Mountain Recreation Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Adirondack Carousel and Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station. Boots and Birdies and Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and rock climbing nearby.
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129 Franklin Ave, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983

What's nearby

  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Waterhole - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bartok Cabin - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lake Flower - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Mount Pisgah Ski Area - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nori's, Good Food Naturally - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bitters & Bones - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Market - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Prescott House ADK

Guesthouse in the mountains
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Prescott House ADK. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • A billiards/pool table, books, and games
Room features
All guestrooms at Prescott House ADK offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Prescott House ADK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Prescott House ADK?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Prescott House ADK?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Prescott House ADK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Prescott House ADK located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Saranac Laboratory Museum, Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum, and Adirondack Artists Guild. The Waterhole and Adirondack Carousel are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Prescott House ADK Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building, great history. Not cookie cutter lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Property!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very welcoming. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Met some awesome people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved most everything about this place. From the historical building, to our room (The Baker Mountain Room), to the added touch of Starbucks & Dunkin Donuts K-cups & a Keurig in the front room 24/7. John, the caretaker, is amazing. He helped us out when our car got stuck and he is a great host. We visit a relative in Saranac twice a year and we definitely plan to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was very welcoming and clean. Pretty close to town & restaurants. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Prescott House is a charming old building. John, the host and manager was very accommodating and friendly. The rooms were very quiet. I would visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very unique vibe, felt like staying in someone's cozy home. Loved the self check-in/check-out process, Very quiet as well. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and hotel very clean . Very convenient location. Bathrooms very clean . Parking on premises Safe neighbor. Very accommodating! Overall good stay. Reasonably priced ! Thank you to the owner !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient for our purposes. The caretaker was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, historic ADK cure cottage. Large porches and privacy. Within walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mihail

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint? Yes. History? Yes. Enthusiastic tourists? Yes. Wi-fi? Yes More affordable than other choices? Yes Public restrooms, no tv cable box in every rooms, not enough outlets (none around the bed for a lamp in 317). Old carpets. Basement clean but unattractive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was perfect for weekend visiting son at college. Wish we had more time to stay & explore. John was a great host. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally what I expected. The property has a great story. Nothing fancy but I did not expect it to be and I did not want it to be. Super clean. Friendly staff. Low price. Felt very comfortable and secure. Will definitely go again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historic inn, very clean, friendly hostess. Beds uncomfortable however.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Prescott House was a delight. The house is unique, cozy, and welcoming! The onsite manager was friendly and available, and we had everything we needed. The large bathrooms are shared, but the doors can be locked for quick showers, and there are also a few private half-baths (and one private shower) scattered throughout the building. Our room was a little bit musty and had not been updated like some of the other rooms, but it was clean and very affordable and met all our needs. We appreciated the coffee station and porches, the window a/c unit for the hot nights, the opportunity to meet other guests, and the fascinating history of the house. I would be glad to return. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saikumar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe, Cozy, and Snow-Ready – Highly Recommended!

Had a wonderful stay! The host was great—friendly, responsive, and ensured everything was perfect. The place was clean, cozy, and well-maintained. It also handled heavy snow well, making it a safe and comfortable stay even in harsh weather. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Prescott is a gem! Incredibly nice friendly host!!! Cozy & comfortable & full of character. I highly recommend this wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was an amazing time. The only thing is the bed was very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John is very personable. It would be helpful to have internet and passwords in the rooms (added to the guests notes sheet?), and listed in the front “coffee” room. Otherwise, quiet and comfortable. It may be challenging, though, to reach someone if there is a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great alternative to a hotel. Sharing a bathroom was fine-never an issue. Clean and comfortable, affordable setting with interesting history. Not posh or luxury and would strongly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In its previous life it was a tuberculosis sanitorium. Rooms are named for the mountains in the ADK. There is a property manager, John, on site, but check in is dependent on receiving an email with information about your room #, etc. I found the confusion of guests when they first arrive is calmed by guests who have already gone thru the process and help them understand how it works. Outdoor shoes are to be left in the main porch, and only indoor shoes are to be worn inside. Do not lose your key or lock yourself out of your room; there may be no one on site to help you. No one enters your room to empty trash or make beds or change out towels during your visit. The parking lot is rough, so it's best to unload your car at the door and then park. I opted to pay at the facility, however there isn't a way to pay there. They should remove that option on Expedia, because I am still trying to find a way to pay for my stay after I have departed. They have yard games and a pinball machine in the basement. They are located very close to the Adirondack Rail Trail, so it was a great place for us to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bathroom quaint - reminder of college days

Arrived to the Prescott House between 3 and 4 pm; booking stated to show ID and alert staff to arrival. Discovered notes left; remove shoes at door!! Not to wear shoes inside....spoke with other 'renters' - they never received emails or information either. Rooms were open with keys in doors, just take the key out and lock the door. We did find and speak with a staff member on site, no information given except that I should have received an email fully disclosing everything. Never received the email; explained that to staff - he said it was probably sent after I checked my email. (Checked again after talking with him, still no email) received an additional bill on my credit card for $13. - Not quite sure what that was for! I thought parking was free, and we didn't drink any of the coffee in the front room. Cameras every where on site, in hallways, entry way, and watching our shoes - so I knew our foot wear was safe! Just an odd experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy stay. Large room, easily accessible, good instructions! The one item is the we couldn’t open the window (AC on it) so the room got stuffy. Otherwise, great place and would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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