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Ampersand Bay and Boat Club

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31 Bayside Drive, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Property Type: Ranch/Farmhouse/Cottage
  • Ranch – Private ranch home with guest rooms; specific activities (usually includes horseback riding) are offered as part of the stay. Farmhouse – Guest rooms at a private farm home; guests may be invited to join in farm related work or activities. Cottage – Small house/guest accommodation, often in a neighborhood, countryside or beach area with other similar houses on the same property.

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 8 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 8 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 8 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 8 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 8 reviews Cleanliness

Reviews of Ampersand Bay and Boat Club

( 1-9 of 9 )
Nov 30, 2008

I've been coming up to Ampersand Bay in Saranac Lake, for more then a decade. The comments some of these people posted were ridiculous. I leave the city to escape city people, fish, and enjoy the pristine views. Ira and Kathy have always been great hosts. My boat is always waiting for me clean and fueled. I have stayed in... more

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5 of 5 stars
Baltimore, Maryland
Oct 28, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

On our return trip this summer Kathy put us up in The Cedars cottage. there were four of us for a week of bass fishing. Our boats were waiting, fueled and clean. PFD's and cushions were in the boats. And every day John was sure to gas us up again so we could get an early start. The cottage was... more

Aug 19, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

if this is your vacation destination. DCTraveler had it just right. Suckered in by their Website. I rubbed my eyes and could not believe it was the same place described therein. This dump costs more than lodges and cabins of real quality. It's a scam, plain and simple, avoid, avoid, avoid. We stayed about ten minutes otherwise I'm sure we... more

Aug 5, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

These guys have a nice website. That's the best thing I can say about the place. DON'T BE FOOLED BY IT! My wife, 3-yr old son, and I checked into one of their "family- friendly" cabins on a Saturday night and found much to our surprise that our cabin had a parking lot view. The building itself looked as though... more

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4 of 5 stars
Boston
Aug 4, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

We stayed 3 nights in the Heron Creek Suites which are new townhouses built right on the water. They are very clean, well-equipped and great for families with children. They really did a nice job with the place, high-end fixtures, appliances, etc. The only downside was the log walls on the first floor do not offer ANY soundproofing. Upstairs, there... more

Jul 21, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

We stayed for 5 nights in one of the older cabins. Obviously no effort is being put into the upkeep of the older cabins while new townhouse-like buildings are being constructed. Peeling paint and wallpaper, moldy showers, bathroom door that doesn't close or fit frame for more than $133 per night??? Also beach is shallow and weedy. Beware of resorts... more

Sep 9, 2007
3/7 found this review helpful

The place itself is very nice. Overlooks the lake, fishing is great and cabins are very nice. Staff (owner & family) are crazy country people! They got drunk and rowdy and started to harrass all the guests to the point people were afraid for their lives. I would not reccomend this place to anyone and it's a shame because the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Austin
Jun 11, 2007
4/7 found this review helpful

My husband and I just returned from a 4 night stay at Ampersand Bay. We had a great time! We were upgraded from Views #1 to the Saranac suite. Lucky us! The suite was amazing! It had views of the lake from almost every room! It was HUGE and had a kitchen that included a Viking stove and a Sub... more

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5 of 5 stars
Atlanta GA
Jul 23, 2005
11/14 found this review helpful

We just returned from a week in the Adirondacks and a stay at Ampersand Bay Resort in Saranac Lake NY. The service there was terrific, with a warm and welcoming staff (Kathy, Ira, Emily & Wes). We rented 3 efficiency apartments for 3 generations - it was comfortable for everyone, kids, parents, even 89-year-old in-laws. It's throw-back to the old... more

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31 Bayside Drive, Saranac Lake, NY 12983