REVIEWS*
Date of Stay: October 2020
Posted On: 10/20/20 by Ryan C.
“Simply spectacular...beautiful home with amazing views. House was clean and well equipped. It fit our multigenerational family group perfect for a long weekend. Boathouse was a great bonus - enjoyed the rooftop porch and the game room below. We will be back!”
Owner's Response
“Thank you Ryan. It's always a pleasure to share our family's home with another family who is creating fond memories too. We look forward to your return visit!”
Date of Stay: August 2020
Posted On: 8/2/20 by James S.
“We feel very lucky to have had a last minute opportunity to stay at Camp Kidura due to a cancellation. Allison is a great host and we had no trouble communicating and solving the logistical issues of booking a week before the trip. Camp Kidura is a beautiful Post and Beam home with lovely flow and plenty of modern amenities. The kitchen was clean and had every convenience you could ask for including a funky Kuhn Rikon can opener (we had to google the how to use video) that allowed us to dine in during these difficult times. All of the furniture is pretty new, clean and comfortable including the beds. The house itself was spotless. Camp Kidura is part of a larger great camp area with a common central lawn and beach area with a fire pit that we didn't take advantage of since we were happy playing shuffleboard in the boat house and hanging inside at night. There is a nice boat launch which makes it really convenient to get your boat in and out of the lake. A good hint from the caretaker is to drop your boat in first before heading to the camp otherwise it is tough turn around next to the house. As others have pointed out there is a need for fans during hot weeks which we just experienced. Luckily my son came a day later and brought some fans up which made a big difference. Also this is a sunrise facing house with no shades so be prepared for beautiful but early rising with direct sunshine. If you need some darkness, bring a set of eye masks. We had a great vacation and I highly recommend Camp Kidura.”
Date of Stay: June 2020
Posted On: 7/20/20 by Anne B.
“My family of 5 had a magical week at Camp Kidura! We've been renting homes on Upper Saranac for the past 20 years and all 5 of us agreed..this one was our favorite. Because the home was built right up on the lakefront, rather than nestled in the woods, the views from the bedrooms and living areas are spectacular. The house is impeccably clean, the modern kitchen is fully stocked and the beds are very comfortable. We especially enjoyed the newly built boat dock where some of us could relax on top, while others fished and swam off the dock below. The game room was a hit with our teenage boys. The end of the week, was particularly hot for ADK weather and the house did heat up quickly. My one suggestion would be to stock a few more fans around the house. Allison was a great host and we look forward to coming back soon! ”
Owner's Response
“Thank you. It is especially nice to hear that after 20 years on Upper Saranac that our family's lake house is one of your family's favorites now. We look forward to having you again! And, we are investing in fans.”
Date of Stay: May 2019
Posted On: 3/26/20 by Chris D.
“I have rented Kidura with a group of friends for approximately seven or eight years now. We rent it in the Spring, so there is very little activity on the lake or with other camps close by. There is another camp in very close proximity to Kidura. In the Spring it has not been an issue. Parking can be an issue above three vehicles. The facility itself is wonderful. Beautiful Adironadack construction. Great open floor space for a large group to be together. Wonderful porch looking over the lake. A fantastic boat house with large deck on top overlooking the lake. Upper Saranac Lake itself is a beautifull lake to swim, boat and fish in. ”
Owner's Response
“Thank you for your review. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed your visit is over the years! We now own the next door neighbor’s house so we can manage parking and occupancy for our guests.”
Date of Stay: July 2019
Posted On: 7/19/19 by Jennifer S.
“My family and I packed the house and had the best week together! We had grandparents to grandkids all under one beautiful roof. The home is gorgeous, new, clean with lots of space to spread out and lots of shared spaces for meals and games. The house is right on the water, with gorgeous sunrise views and a distant view of Chapel Island. There are no immediate neighbors to the left facing the water, but close neighbors to the right who we didn't even see all week. As one reviewer noted, we felt like we had the place to ourselves. We spent most of our time on the over-sized tiled deck above the boathouse watching the kids fish, swim and kayak off the docks on either side of the boathouse. There's also a covered porch off the extended family/TV room with a large table and 4 chairs, and an upstairs deck off of one of the bedrooms. Property comes with 1 kayak and 2 canoes,and loads of life jackets. The water is very clean. We brought pool noodles and were glad we did as the water gets deep and rocky quickly. Inside there were tons of board games and even a game room in the boathouse with shuffleboard and foosball. There were plenty of TV's yet we found ourselves never using any until a rainy night at the end of the week. I recommend bringing a fan or two in the summer as the house gets full sun most of the day and there is no A/C. The kitchen had everything we needed. Bathrooms were new and clean with plenty of towels. Beds were comfortable, although a little creaky for those that toss and turn. Tupper Lake is 10 minutes and the IGA there is amazing for groceries--great produce and craft beer selection. Just sayin'. Saranac is 20 minutes the other direction. A definite noteworthy item in the house for those with teenagers was a good old fashioned working rotary phone!!!! None of our teens could figure out how to use it! There was a modern phone, of course as well, for local calls. We had a great time at Camp Kidura--it had everything we needed for a great and memorable vacation!”
Owner's Response
“Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit! We will add pool noodles and more fans too.”
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