Trail’s End Inn

We have stayed at the Trail’s End Inn twice now and just for the record, we will be returning.
Our first stay, we couldn’t get two nights in the same room so we switched rooms.
Our first was the Hurricane which I absolutely love (so much I hate putting it in this review for fear it will be booked next time we rent it!) It has it’s own bathroom, kitchen/​dining area, TV and separate bedroom. The windows open to the woods and it’s so quiet and private. You also have your own entrance. The night we stayed was in early May and we were able to just crack open the windows and allow a breeze in the bedroom. Perfect!
The second room was downstairs in the Esther room. It had a smaller bathroom with a large tub, a fireplace and an entrance shared with a couple other rooms. We could hear when people would climb up and down the stairs outside the room and didn’t feel it had as much natural light as the Hurricane. The bathroom is also tiny with a small pedestal sink.
Breakfast was average– eggs and potatoes and bacon. Lots of options of juice, coffee, etc.
Our last stay we only stayed one night in the Hurricane room. I would have given it 5 stars but it was chilly and we had an electric fireplace in our room which we wanted to use. Unfortunately, we couldn’t figure it out so we called the innkeeper. She was pretty apathetic about it not working and said she’d talk to someone else but never got back to us. A bit of a bummer since one of the things we loved about the room was the small fireplace.
A couple things to note:
–If you’re going hiking, they had a mud room that’s fully stocked with a bunch of hiking gear to borrow. Use it!
–They have coffee in the room but there’s more options in a little kitchen off the main entryway. Lots of yummy flavors.
–The homemade cookies are fantastic, make sure you get one before they’re gone!
–Breakfast is done in a family style so you may have to sit with other guests you don’t know.
–If you don’t have a reservation and end up in the area, they take walk ins. The prices for the rooms are discounted from when you book ahead, but they do book up so be careful!
–There isn’t a check-​in really other than you signing your name next to your room. If you need keys you can request them from the innkeeper.
This is a very «hands off» B&B. Except for at breakfast I wouldn’t be surprised if you don’t see the innkeepers during your whole stay. We liked this because of the privacy.

Stayed at this lovely B&B for four nights between Christmas and New Year’s eve. We were wonderfully, pleasantly surprised by the inn! The staff is extremely accommodating, and will go out of their way to ensure you have a great experience.
We stayed in one of the premium rooms, which includes a fireplace and whirlpool (and also has wi-​fi, which is why we didn’t rent out a cabin). I can’t express how awesome it was to come home from a day of skiing, light a fire, and relax in the whirlpool with a glass of wine. If you wander to the common rooms in the evening, you’ll find plates of cookies (and maybe leftover scones from breakfast)!
Speaking of breakfast — definitely one of the highlights of the stay. Great coffee, lots of fresh fruit and juice, scones and muffins, and then your «main course» (which ranged from cheese tarts to pancakes to belgian waffles. often with a side of homemade sausage or bacon, and everything delicious).
Definitely hope to come back next year!

I just returned home after staying 2 nights at the Inn. I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable all the furniture, including the mattress was. The house had character and it was full of holiday décor which added to the cozy atmosphere. When we got there around 8:30pm no one was around and we were unsure what to do. Then we saw a sign telling us to ring a doorbell connected to their quarters (we didn’t realize we could’ve checked ourselves in at the front desk) and a lovely woman promptly arrived and showed us around. We stayed in a room with a (very clean) shared bath.
The breakfasts were delicious and hearty. The coffee was good. One thing: the bacon wasn’t real bacon, it was paper-​bacon. I mean, I could almost see through it because it was so thin. Weird. There are fresh cookies brought out everyday at 4pm!
Overall, it was a very nice BnB and I would definitely stay there again.

A warm atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and clean, charming accommodations make this a splendid place to stay. Our family has been coming here for many years, and even as we’ve seen a few changes and improvements, it has always maintained its inviting appeal.
It is perfect for both romantic excursions and family vacations, with perfect amenities for hikers and winter sports people, too. During the 3 milder seasons, definitely book a room with a classic Adirondack sleeping porch. Must be experienced!

This is a great bed and breakfast. It is at the end of a long driveway and the area is pretty and very quiet. There are picnic tables and patios for you to enjoy the outdoors, but we went when it was cold so didn’t get to take advantage of them. The breakfast served was all homemade and good. I liked that check-​in was self-​service so you didn’t have to bother anyone and the innkeepers are around if you need them, but out of sight if you prefer to have your privacy. We stayed in the Gothic Room and it had a Keurig machine with coffees, teas and hot chocolate available along with a fireplace and hot tub. The room was very spacious and had a bed, little table with 2 chairs and a futon. The windows opened up and had screens on them so you could enjoy the fresh air. Our shower made a very shrill noise while using it, but it was a minor inconvenience. The inn is about 30 minutes away from Lake Placid and is located near many hiking trails. We went to one that was within walking distance (less than a few minutes to drive there). The room was a little pricey, but because of how much we enjoyed ourselves we didn’t mind. You most likely won’t have any cell service, but they offer free wi-​fi. Overall this was a great place and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to stay somewhere they can just ‘get away from it all’ without being bothered by anyone or anything.

We recently returned from our first anniversary trip and loved the Trail’s End Inn! We stayed in the Skylight room which was one of the three new rooms added to the end of the inn. The new rooms all have fireplaces and jetted tubs. We used the fireplace and tub multiple times and it really made our stay relaxing.
Breakfast in the morning was excellent. We had french toast, egg quiche, and an egg tart during our stay, and all meals included coffee, juice, fresh fruit and a homemade baked goods. The maple nut scones were fantastic.
The staff is around if you need them, but as noted they give you your privacy. You can use the fireplace, TV, and game room in the main house as needed, and there is always coffee, soda, water and snacks around at all times of the day.
There are plenty of hiking trails nearby Keene Valley, with an excellent diner and small grocery store in town. Lake Placid and Whiteface are an easy drive about half an hour north, with the other Olympic attractions on the way including cross country skiing, bobsled and ski jumping.
We’ll be back to the Trail’s End Inn for sure.

Our stay for a long weekend during the peak season wasn’t particularly exceptional but totally acceptable. The room, bed, and the premise was clean and neat.
Privacy:
It wasn’t one of those inns that you get to talk to or know the innkeepers. Check-​in was self-​served. There was no one to tell us what to do or show us around (perhaps we arrived late?). The innkeepers were not seen most of the time. I didn’t expect that, but I wasn’t bothered by it. I generally hate the socializing in B+B’s so this was interesting. The whole experience was «private.» I liked it that way.
Breakfast:
Breakfast is served between 7.30 to 9am. I was like, «OMG, I was so not going to get up that early!» But they sneaked us in when we asked them. Well, thank you! It could all be arranged if you ask. You get to choose between different juices and sides. Food was basic and standard.
Quirks:
The walls and doors are particularly thin. So you’d hear a lot of noise in the morning. If you want to sleep late, beware. Also, note that you can only lock the doors from the inside with a small latch. After we told the staff that the heat was not on, and they brought us a space-​heater when we came back to our room.
And we loved Sherry, she was completely friendly and sweet!