Hillcrest – The Locals House

Once used as a short-term rental, this unique and beautiful property, built in 1924, has been converted and reserved to provide temporary housing to support local workforce members and international students employed by some of our favorite local resorts and dining establishments, hence “The Locals” name. This home has seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, two fireplaces, including a fully equipped kitchen, two stoves, as well as two refrigerators.

Previously known locally as “The Skater’s House,” this architectural beauty was home to German dignitaries during the 1980 Winter Olympics.  In fact, the Olympic Committee of Germany owned the property at one point in Hillcrest’s 100 year history.  The house received its name from repeated hosting  of renowned Olympic skaters and many other skaters in training for competition.

Located one block above main street, Hillcrest is just a short,  five minute walk from downtown Lake Placid, affording easy access to restaurants, shops, movies, and Olympic venues. The famous 2.7 mile walk around Mirror Lake, can be easily accessed from the house as well.

Location:

53 Hillcrest Avenue, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Weekly & Monthly Discounts Available

On-Site Amenities:

  • 100% Pet Free
  • 100% Smoke Free
  • Antique Furnishings
  • Badminton
  • Blender
  • Blu Ray Player
  • Book Collection, General
  • Breakfast Room
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Maker
  • Crock-pot
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • Fire Pit
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fondue Pot
  • Foosball Table
  • Game Room
  • Games and/or Puzzles
  • Garage
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Grill (gas)
  • Hairdryer​
  • HS Internet - Wireless
  • ​Home Office
  • Hot Tub
  • Ironing Board/Iron
  • Kitchenware
  • Dishes, pots, utensils, etc.
  • Large Group Rental (10+)
  • Linens Included (no extra fee)
  • Luxury Bathroom
  • Microwave​
  • Outdoor Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table, Outdoor
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Porch (no screen)
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator/Freezer (full size)
  • Refrigerator/Freezer (mini)
  • Scenic View from Inside House
  • Scenic View from Outside House
  • Stereo
  • Stove/Oven
  • Playground (Swing Set, Sand Pit)
  • Television, Luxury
  • Toaster
  • Tourist Information Folder
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Washer
  • Water Fall / Pond
  • Winter Availability

Activities / Other:

  • Airplane Tour
  • Antique Shopping
  • ATM (Cash) Machine
  • ATV Trails
  • Bank
  • Bar/Tavern/Brew Pub
  • Basketball Court
  • Bike Path
  • Bike Rentals
  • Boat Rentals
  • Boat Tour
  • Boating
  • Canoe/Kayak Rentals
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Caves
  • Church
  • Concerts
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Club
  • Gas Station
  • Golf Course
  • Grocery Store - Large
  • Grocery Store - Small
  • Hiking Trail(s)
  • Historic Site
  • Horse Trails
  • Horseback Riding Center
  • Hospital
  • Hunting
  • Ice Fishing
  • Ice Skating (indoor)
  • Ice Skating (outdoor)
  • Lake
  • Library
  • Live Entertainment
  • Live Theatre or Dance
  • Marina
  • Miniature Golf
  • Mountain Bike Center
  • Movie Rental Store
  • Movie Theatre
  • Museum
  • Nature Center or Attraction
  • Office / Shipping Service Store
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Playground
  • Private Beach
  • Private Boat Launch
  • Public Beach
  • Public Boat Launch
  • Restaurant
  • River
  • Sailing
  • Scenic Ski Lift or Gondola Ride
  • Shopping Mall
  • Skiing, Alpine (Downhill)
  • Skiing, Nordic (Cross Country)
  • Sledding
  • Snow Shoeing
  • Snowmobile Rentals
  • Snowmobiling
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool (Indoor)
  • Synagogue
  • Tennis
  • Train Ride
  • Tubing (Snow)
  • Tubing (River)
  • Urgent Care Center
  • Walking Path