Name: Prescott House ADK
Address: 129 Franklin Avenue, New York, United States of America, Town of North Elba, US
Price range: $94–$123 per night
Rating: 8.45

What guests think

At Prescott House ADK, guests highlight a historic, character-filled building with very clean, cozy rooms, a friendly caretaker, and a quiet, walkable location near downtown, offering good value for budget-conscious travelers seeking a simple, welcoming base.

Shared bathrooms are generally easy to use, and guests appreciate access to a communal kitchen and coffee. The mostly self-service setup and email-based check-in work smoothly for many, though a few report confusion or limited on-site assistance. Some rooms can run warm or lack full AC, a few beds feel uncomfortable, and TV/cable availability varies. Best for independent travelers comfortable with shared facilities and a home-like, historic environment.

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Facilities

Guests frequently mention workable shared bathrooms, plus access to a communal kitchen and free coffee; porches are available and on-site parking is provided.

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10

Monica

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Stacie

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!!

8

Marion D

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, easy check in. Basic room but access to fully equipped kitchen. More suitable for younger people doing sporting activities than a senior couple touring. Quirky. No issues at all.

10

Brian

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had fridge, tv and very comfortable bed. Bathrooms were very clean.Caretaker on site if you need him.Free coffee was nice. Such a beautiful facility and qalking distance from town and major hike. Loved it, cant wait to return.

8

David

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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 !

8

Robert A

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a clean Hotel and comfortable. check in was very easy as there was no staff to interact with. I just checked my email for instructions which told me my room number and key location. the shared bathrooms/showers was interesting but doable and there was adequate number of house slippers to get to our room.

10

Teresa

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

John was a fabulous host! Our room was comfortable and clean, parking easy, and easy to find. Has everything one would need

10

Raymond

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay, clean and inviting…The shared bathrooms were very clean and convenient- no issues. Certainly recommend - especially for the price!

8

Joseph

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and clean. Fully stocked communal kitchen. Great value!

10

DEBORAH

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across reviews, with many calling rooms and bathrooms very clean or spotless. A few note age-related wear like musty odors or older carpets.

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10

Monica

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Ashok

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing property with sparkling clean rooms

10

Adam

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and cozy room, walkable to downtown, we love this place and stay here whenever we are in Sarnac!

10

Levi

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic estate, service, and very comfortable. Everything was spotless, John is incredibly kind, and the entire hotel is filled with history and classically built furniture.

8

David

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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 !

10

Catherine

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely LOVED our stay. Beautiful building with history, comfortable room, and clean. Will stay again!

10

Lynne

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A charming place to stay! Very clean and comfortable. A quiet neighborhood, but close to things to do in Saranac Lake. Very friendly and helpful staff. John went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again!

10

Raymond

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay, clean and inviting…The shared bathrooms were very clean and convenient- no issues. Certainly recommend - especially for the price!

4

Mihail

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Heather

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Owner was very welcoming. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Met some awesome people.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, cozy, and quiet with historic character, though often simple. Some guests experienced warm or stuffy conditions or limited AC, and a few found beds uncomfortable; TV/cable can be inconsistent.

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Levi

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic estate, service, and very comfortable. Everything was spotless, John is incredibly kind, and the entire hotel is filled with history and classically built furniture.

8

James

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The setting was beautiful. Room was comfortable but a bit hot. We did figure out how to improve ventilation though.

8

Valerie

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice historic inn, very clean, friendly hostess. Beds uncomfortable however.

8

Bradley

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We spent one night in Saranac Lake, where hotels run from posh resorts, to a little scary looking. This place is fine - nice room and great rec room downstairs. Our caretaker was friendly and helpful. The only downside was we visited during a heat wave and there was no AC in our room, only a fan. I recommend this place for a short stay.

10

Catherine

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely LOVED our stay. Beautiful building with history, comfortable room, and clean. Will stay again!

10

Kevin

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

super clean and welcoming - very cosy, with warm and bright setting. I felt very comfortable in my room and slept well.

10

Chris

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was an amazing time. The only thing is the bed was very uncomfortable

8

Ruth

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

4

Mihail

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Adam

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely amazing value for the price! We booked this pretty last minute for a concert in town we were going to and we loved it! Super comfortable and cozy, walking distance to down town, clean, quiet. We loved it so much we booked another stay for the end of October! This will definitely be our go to place to stay anytime we are in the Sarnac Lake area!

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Service

Service is described as friendly and accommodating, especially from the caretaker John, and many find self-service check-in easy. However, a few report confusion with email instructions, limited housekeeping during stays, or difficulty reaching staff.

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PING

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Self service is okay.

10

Levi

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic estate, service, and very comfortable. Everything was spotless, John is incredibly kind, and the entire hotel is filled with history and classically built furniture.

4

Martin

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The manager ( John ). Was very rude when questioned about getting clean towels and overall lack of housekeeping. Furnished with Vintage furniture in poor repair, the desk litterely collapsed while sitting at it. TV didn’t work, Manager claimed that was bc our room doesn’t have cable, despite there being a cable attached . Undoubtedly one of the worst places we have ever stayed

8

PING

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Self service is oaky

8

Linda

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Teresa

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

John was a fabulous host! Our room was comfortable and clean, parking easy, and easy to find. Has everything one would need

8

Bonnie

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

Lynne

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A charming place to stay! Very clean and comfortable. A quiet neighborhood, but close to things to do in Saranac Lake. Very friendly and helpful staff. John went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again!

8

TAMMY

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very easy checkin.

10

Heather

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Always clean, friendly staff, very accommodating

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Location

The property sits in a quiet area within walking distance of downtown Saranac Lake, restaurants, and shopping. It is also convenient to trails like the Adirondack Rail Trail and is easy to find.

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Brian

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had fridge, tv and very comfortable bed. Bathrooms were very clean.Caretaker on site if you need him.Free coffee was nice. Such a beautiful facility and qalking distance from town and major hike. Loved it, cant wait to return.

10

Adam

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and cozy room, walkable to downtown, we love this place and stay here whenever we are in Sarnac!

10

Christine

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My 12 year old son and I stayed here as part of a trip to Lake Placid. So quiet and peaceful, while being so convenient to restaurants and shopping in Saranac Lake. Very clean, and the caretaker could not have been nicer. Would absolutely stay here again!

8

Matt

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, historic ADK cure cottage. Large porches and privacy. Within walking distance of downtown.

10

Ann Marie

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very welcoming and clean. Pretty close to town & restaurants. Definitely would stay again.

10

Teresa

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

John was a fabulous host! Our room was comfortable and clean, parking easy, and easy to find. Has everything one would need

10

Erika

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place, clean and quiet.

8

Bonnie

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

Lynne

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A charming place to stay! Very clean and comfortable. A quiet neighborhood, but close to things to do in Saranac Lake. Very friendly and helpful staff. John went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again!

10

Adam

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely amazing value for the price! We booked this pretty last minute for a concert in town we were going to and we loved it! Super comfortable and cozy, walking distance to down town, clean, quiet. We loved it so much we booked another stay for the end of October! This will definitely be our go to place to stay anytime we are in the Sarnac Lake area!

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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10

Monica

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Marion D

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, easy check in. Basic room but access to fully equipped kitchen. More suitable for younger people doing sporting activities than a senior couple touring. Quirky. No issues at all.

10

Brian

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had fridge, tv and very comfortable bed. Bathrooms were very clean.Caretaker on site if you need him.Free coffee was nice. Such a beautiful facility and qalking distance from town and major hike. Loved it, cant wait to return.

8

Joseph

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and clean. Fully stocked communal kitchen. Great value!

10

DEBORAH

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $111	2	3
4 $96	5	6 $96	7 $94	8 $96	9	10
11	12 $96	13 $96	14 $99	15 $94	16 $116	17 $116
18 $94	19 $94	20 $94	21 $94	22 $96	23 $118	24 $119
25 $99	26 $99	27 $96	28 $94	29 $102	30 $116	31 $116

Prescott House ADK

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Economy Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

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