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Digital Guidebook

Everything you'll need to enjoy your stay!

​ACCESS
Front door: 6102
Garage door: 1707 

​CONTACTS
24/7 HOST CONTACT: (518) 523-3333 
IMPORTANT / EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Non-Emergency/Dispatch:  (518) 523-3211
Lake Placid Fire (Emergency): (518) 523-2535
Lake Placid Ambulance: (518) 523-9511
Lake Placid Police: (518) 523-3306
New York State Police: (518) 873-2750
Public Works: (After Hours) (518) 523-3211
Poison Control Center: (800) 222-1222

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WIFI
You and your party are welcome to use our WiFi porter, (located in the remote tray on our coffee table) to access our guest wifi network - simply tap with your phone and you are logged in!

Network: SandBrookGuest
Password: Sandbrook 6102

TV ACCESS
Our TVs are equipped with Roku Guest Mode. By entering your checkout date and time, Roku will automatically delete all streaming accounts you may have entered and used during your stay.
To operate TVs (specific instructions can be found in the remote tray on each coffee table):

 

  • Power on TV

  • Enter checkout date and time when prompted

  • Download and set up your streaming accounts, if desired

  • Any streaming accounts entered will be deleted upon checkout provided you entered your checkout date and time in Roku Guest Mode

 

INITIAL CLIMATE CONTROL

  • Upon arrival, all baseboards should be set to 55 degrees; please adjust as needed

  • Open windows for fresh air, if weather permits

  • If it is warm, you may want to turn on the AC unit, located on the wall next to the sliding glass door. Please close all windows and doors while the AC is on.

  • Occasionally, during very humid summer days, our basement can feel a bit damp.  If it feels damp at any time during your stay, simply go to our dehumidifier unit (below the "Miracle" photo), and press the ON button (marked) - DO NOT PRESS ANY OTHER BUTTONS. The unit is programmed to run for a certain number of hours, and will then shut off. Feel free to turn on as often as necessary.

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​HOUSE RULES/POLICIES


NO SMOKING OR VAPING ANYWHERE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OUR UNIT. NO CANDLES EVER - EVEN BIRTHDAY CANDLES!

 

PARKING: Our house can accommodate up to 2 vehicles outside and 1 compact vehicle in the garage - NO EXCEPTIONS! You may only park two vehicles outside the unit; the association is very strict about this, and violators will be towed at their expense. If you have more than 2 vehicles you need to park outside, any excess vehicles must be parked at the lower golf club parking lot.  

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NOISE:  Our home is located in a quiet residential community, and noise travels easily up here, so even a few people gathered outside talking can be disturbing to our neighbors after 10 p.m.  Please be sensitive to others when outside at night.​ Excess noise will be reported and fined.


GARBAGE AND RECYCLABLES: ALL TRASH HAS TO BE IN A PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG OR IT WILL NOT BE PICKED UP.  Garbage should be separated by regular trash vs. co-mingled recyclables - plastic and glass containers, bottles and jars, aluminum and tin cans, cardboard and newspaper, and placed in separate plastic trash bags. There are plenty of garbage bags under the sinks. Garbage pick up is Monday and Friday; please move the garbage cans to the inside front of the garage door on those mornings.

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CHECK IN:

  • Upon check in, be sure to use our Wifi Porter on the coffee table to access our Guest Wifi; simply hold your phone over the porter and you will be connected.

  • Flip our WiFi porter over, and use the QR code to access our Digital Guidebook, filled with house info, activity and dining suggestions!

  • Adjust thermostats in each room as necessary

  • Do NOT adjust refrigerator or freezer temperature

  • ​Unpack and relax! Check our Digital Guidebook for area info and suggestions!

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CHECKOUT:  departure time is no later than 10 A.M.  Your keycode access will be shut off at 10 am, so please plan your departure. 

  • The house should be left as you found it and "BROOM CLEAN". Please return all furniture and equipment, both indoors and outdoors, to original positions/locations. Our cleaning service should only be left with light cleanings of the floors, counters and bathrooms. They will take care of the laundry and make the beds. 

  • Leave all used beds partially stripped, put used towels on the bathroom floors.

  • Clean out all cabinets of food and plastic/paper shopping bags. Remove everything from the refrigerators and place in trash bags. Everything you brought to the house should be discarded or taken home with you.

  • Place trash bags in garbage cans in the garage; before leaving, bring cans to the inside front of the garage; maintenance staff has the garage code, and picks it up for us.

  • All dishes and cookware should be cleaned and put in their proper place or in the dishwasher being cleaned.

  • Close and lock all windows

  • Lock front door, sliding glass door, and all windows

  • Set ALL heat thermostats to 55

  • Turn off AC, if used

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DAILY LIVING 

INDOOR CLIMATE

BASEBOARD HEAT: Our entire home is heated via electric baseboards; there are thermostats in every room to adjust temperature.  They are set to 55 degrees upon arrival; adjust as needed. Please do not place ANYTHING on or near the baseboards when on.The units heat up quickly, and anything touching them can become a fire hazard.
FIREPLACE: Our fireplace is propane fueled; if it is winter, you will see the pilot light is on.  To operate, make sure the switch on the wall to the LEFT of the fireplace above the mantel is switched to ON.  Point the fireplace remote (hanging on the right side of the fireplace) at the SWITCH, not the pilot light, and click ON. PLEASE MAKE SURE THE FLUE AND DOORS ARE OPEN BEFORE USE.  Please close doors and flue once done. 
​COOLING: Our unit is equipped with a mini-split ductless AC unit that provides comfort for the occasional warm day. Remote control for the unit can be found mounted on the wall next to the sliding doors.  PLEASE DO NOT SET LOWER THAN 70 DEGREES; DOING SO WILL DAMAGE UNIT. We also provide tall fans for each bedroom that you are free to use; they are available in each closet. 
HUMIDITY: Occasionally, during very humid summer days, our basement can feel a bit damp.  If it feels damp at any time during your stay, simply go to our dehumidifier unit (in basement next to washer/dryer), and press the ON button (marked) - DO NOT PRESS ANY OTHER BUTTONS. The unit is programmed to run for a certain number of hours, and will then shut off. Feel free to turn on as often as necessary.
SLEEPING: All bedrooms have wood blinds PLUS blackout curtains that can be drawn closed for a great night's sleep!

ESSENTIALS

COFFEE: In our kitchen, you'll find THREE different coffee makers to suit your needs, all stored above the refrigerator: Keurig for individual cups, a Mr. Coffee for brewing coffee for a crowd, and a French Press for those who prefer it.
LAUNDRY: For safety, the laundry water supply is controlled via lever. Please flip the water lever down when doing a load of wash (you'll see the sign in the laundry area) and flip up after the wash cycle is done. Please empty lint screen each time after using dryer; lint can be placed in the bin provided. 
DINING: Please use placemats when eating at the table; they can be found on the sideboard. Extra folding dining chairs can be found next to the sideboard.
HAIR DRYERS: Each bathroom has a hair dryer in the vanity.  Several extras are stored in the main floor bath closet.
​IRON/IRONING BOARD: Can be found in the main floor bedroom closet.​
CLEANING SUPPLIES: Can be found under the kitchen sink. Vacuums, wet/dry mop, swiffers, brooms, are stored in entry hall closet.​

FORGOT SOMETHING? WE MAY HAVE EXTRAS!

EXTRA BEDDING: Can be found in each bedroom closet.
EXTRA TOWELS/BEACH TOWELS: Can be found in the main floor bathroom closet.
EXTRA TOILETRIES: Help yourself any toiletries, etc. from the main floor bathroom closet.

SAFETY

FIRST AID KIT: Kit available in main floor bathroom closet​​.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER: On kitchen counter; please do not move.
APPLIANCE/EQUIPMENT MANUALS: Can be found in the entry hall closet.

​HOUSE AMENITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT

​OUTSIDE

PROPANE GRILL: Our outdoor grill is connected to our main propane tank, so you'll never run out of fuel. Simply turn the knob and push the ignite button - you do not need matches. ​
GRILLING TOOLS: Can be found in the drawer above the trash bins in the kitchen - open the trash bin cabinet door and you'll see the sign

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TIKI BAR: Feel free to remove the cover and let the party begin!​
DECK SOUND SYSTEM: To turn on the system, flip the switch to the up position. Connect via Bluetooth - network name is - not kidding - Bluetooth.  Please be mindful of volume for the sake of our neighbors.

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FIRE TABLE: Our fire table is connected to our propane tank; it CANNOT BE MOVED. Turn the knob and hit the switch to start. Leave the clear glass cover on while operating. The fire table is for ambience only - no cooking, etc!
​OUTDOOR CUSHIONS: We'd appreciate it if you would place our outdoor cushions in the garage if rain is in the forecast.

BASEMENT

SPORTS EQUIPMENT: Guests are welcome to use the bikes, tennis racquets, hiking equipment and blow up SUP that can be found in our garage.  Please return them after use.
BOARD GAMES/CARDS: in cabinet below TV
FOOSBALL: front and center in the basement
WINE REFRIGERATORS: behind the bar in the basement
ICE MAKER: behind the bar in the basement
2nd DISHWASHER: our basement bar is equipped with its own dishwasher; no need to lug glassware upstairs.

FOOD/DINING

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On Property

Moose Lodge Boathouse: located at the Club's Marina; only restaurant directly on Lake Placid.  Open Memorial Day - Labor Day for lunch, dinner and cocktails in a spectacular setting - be sure and stroll the gardens on your way to the venue!

Cafe on the Green: located steps out our back door, next to the putting green. Lunch and cocktails. Check website for off season hours and menus​

Lake Placid Lodge- $$$$$$  a short walk from the house adjacent to the 9th fairway; must call for reservations, as it is only open to Lodge guests and Whiteface Club guests. 518 523 2700.

 
Food Stores

Both Price Chopper and Hannaford are a little over a mile from the house. Green Goddess Natural Market is another option.​

 
Local Restaurants​ (a small sampling of our favorites)
 
Beers/Bars/Live Music/Nightclubs

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Whiteface Club and Resort Amenities

  • Golf at the Whiteface Club– our club course is rated 5th in NY state. Ask us about golf vouchers available for purchase - discounted greens fees plus cart. Usually, prime time walk on is $120.

  • ​Tennis at the Whiteface Club - the club has 5 Har Tru courts and a pro shop with lessons available.

  • ​Beach/Marina at the Whiteface Club Marina - beach with no lifeguard; beach passes provided. Marina rents all kinds of watercraft (fees apply)  You are welcome to use our blow up SUP, stored in the garage (please return when done).

  • ​Hiking from the Whiteface Club - trailhead to the Jackrabbit Trail is directly across from our development on the main access road; the trail leads to Mt McKenzie and Haystack.  You can also head down to the Peninsula dam and trail right from here.

  • Biking you are welcome to use any of the bikes we store in the garage to bike around the property.

  • Cross Country Skiing at the Whiteface Club - in winter, the resort grooms cross country trails on the golf course - you can access right from our back deck! You can rent any equipment you need from the Club's Nordic Center, about 50 yds from our home.

  • Ice Skating at the Whiteface Club - the resort creates a SMALL ice rink on the putting green in winter, complete with fire pit and s'mores, perfect for the littles!

THINGS TO DO​
There is no shortage of activities for people of all ages in Lake Placid, no matter the time of year!  Plan your stay by visiting https://lakeplacidlegacysites.com - be sure to check both the Things to Do and Events pages to plan your stay. The Legacy Passport is a great way to get discounted admission to a variety of activities.
 

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Golf

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Water Sports

  • You can rent all sorts of equipment at Mirror Lake Boat rental (518) 524-7890. If you want to rent a power boat for use on Lake Placid, you can try: Captain Marney's Boat Rental - :(518) 523-9746, Placid Boat Rentals (518) 523-3219

  • If you have time, river rafting/tubing down the Ausable Chasm is a great family adventure - about a 1 hr drive

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Winter Sports

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Hiking

Tons of hikes for every level, from family friendly to the 46 peaks. Some of our favorite family-friendly area hikes include:

 
Walking/Running

Loop around Mirror Lake is a flat 2.7 miles

 

Cycling

  • Check https://www.placidplanet.com/articles/local-rides-pg220.htm for info

  • Wonderful road rides throughout the area, as Lake Placid is a premier host of Ironman.

  • Great mountain biking on the Loggers Trails, across from Lake Placid golf club.

  • The Adirondack Rail trail is a newly opened and scenic 34 mile mostly flat journey from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake (you can turn around any time) past beautiful open meadows, ponds, brooks and woodlands - a great family activity!

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Fishing

Our area offers outstanding freshwater fishing.  Here are a few guide services:

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Fitness/Wellness

 

Other fun family-friendly activities

  • Whiteface Summit - drive up Veterans Memorial Highway (there is a toll), and then take the stairway (or elevator) the last .7 miles - 360 degree spectacular views

  • Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic Complex - try your hand at bobsled, biathalon, and tons of other fun adventures

  • Wilmington Flume - a short path off the road leads to a spectacular falls with cliff jumping, a rope swing, and a swimming hole

  • Olympic Ski Jump Complex - super fun zip line, skyride gondola, and watch aspiring aerialists practice on Wacky Wednesdays in the summer

  • Boating the Saranac Chain - grab some sandwiches from the Dack Shack, rent a boat from the Lake Flower Marina, and spend the day touring the Saranac Chain by boat, complete with two self-operated locks! 

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PET INFO/POLICIES: Policies: We allow up to 2 WELL BEHAVED DOGS for an additional pet fee of $200 per dog; dog(s) must be disclosed on the rental agreement. NO OTHER ANIMALS PERMITTED. 

Renters are 100% responsible for their dog's(dogs) behavior. Dogs are not permitted ANYWHERE outside our unit without a leash. OUR NEIGHBORS WILL REPORT ANY ROAMING IMMEDIATELY, resulting in a fine payable by the dog's owner. YOU MUST CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG - POOP BAGS PROVIDED.

Dog(s) are not permitted on ANY furniture, nor are they permitted anywhere on the 2nd floor under any circumstances.  All dogs must be kept on a leash while on the Whiteface Club and Resort property, and cannot be left outside unattended. No excessive barking - if you have a constant barker, please leave him/her home, for the sake of our neighbors. Renters will be fined should your dog(s) cause any type of disturbance. You MUST clean up after your dog - poop bags are provided; in addition to our garbage cans, there are several bins around the property for poop bag disposal.  FYI, dogs are not permitted at the club Marina or Beach at any time. 

Info: Lake Placid is an extremely dog friendly town - you'll find most stores on Main St. set out water bowls, and the town has plenty of dog waste stations positioned around Mirror Lake and Main St. Dogs enjoy a swim at what we affectionately call "doggie beach" next to the tennis courts at Mirror Lake. They are also welcome on many hikes if leashed.  Many food and drink establishments have outdoor seating that allows dogs.

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