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The Healing Wood Sanctuary at Indian Carry ~Upper Saranac Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is The Healing Wood Sanctuary at Indian Carry ~Upper Saranac Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Q: Where is The Healing Wood Sanctuary at Indian Carry ~Upper Saranac Lake located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Tupper Lake is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Upper Saranac Lake and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Wild Center and Ampersand Mountain are also within 9 mi (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Aug 28, 2025

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Very pleasant. Everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

Sep 8, 2025

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Joanne has created a truly magical and restful home in the ADKs. Location is great for access to many hikes, lakes and rivers. Her home is immaculate and stocked with all you need to enjoy your stay. Dog friendly, with wonderful places to walk right from the property or short drives to trails. Whether you are looking for a landing place at the end of exploring the many beautiful areas of ADKs or seeking a place to rest and re-energize, Healing Woods hits the spot. Thanks for a wonderful stay! K&A

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Aug 5, 2025

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We had an amazing stay at Joanne's place! It is such a beautiful, peaceful location, and the historic home has been kept in meticulous condition. We especially enjoyed the gardens, the frog pond, shooting stars, listening to the loons from the screen porch, and swimming and canoeing in the crystal clear Upper Saranac Lake (which was an easy 5min walk from the home). Joanne was very attentive, and had great recommendations for hikes, blueberry picking and local restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic B.

Jun 10, 2023

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Brilliant stay in a beautiful location.

Beautiful home in perfect location for an ADK stay. Lots of local activities close to Lake City for restaurants and shops. Great host, great vacation.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Oct 17, 2024

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Nostalgic stay

Wonderful environment to rest and relax with many opportunities to explore near by. Joanne’s home is lovingly adorned with personal touches, nostalgic warmth and every amenity for a guest’s convenience.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Jun 3, 2021

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Another great stay!

We had another wonderful stay to reenergize in the Adirondacks. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Jan 2, 2017

Adorable comfy home

Spent 3 wonderful days at Joanne's home over the winter holidays. Very comfortable and beautiful spot. Easy to find and was very complete with all the necessary amenities. Enjoyed the fireplace and warm cozy kitchen and sitting areas. Great spot for a family getaway, exactly what we were looking for. Would definitely come back again.

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Jul 24, 2024

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Week away

Joanne’s house is cozy, charming, and comfortable. In a word, enchanting. We swam every day and barbecued every night. It’s a wonderful place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy nature in the most comfortable, accessible way.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk B.

Oct 1, 2024

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Whimsical Place

We liked our stay at Joanna's house, Great location, quiet, fun old house full of interesting stuff. Close to the lake. well equipped kitchen. Wifi is somewhat slow. It was fine for us, but don't come here is you want to work remotely,

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Aug 5, 2020

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Summer Vacation

The property is just as it shows on the website, Joanne does a beautiful job making the house feel like home with all the special touches. We had a wonderful week in the Mountains, hiking, kayaking, blueberrying and resting. Great get away I would recommend this to anyone looking for a nice relaxing time away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Jan 6, 2021

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Heaven on Earth!

If it was possible to have stayed forever, we would have! Joanne is such a magnificent host, and the property so just so warm and inviting. The surroundings are perfectly idyllic for those looking to have a peaceful getaway, but it's also close enough to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid if you're a mover and shaker. Hands down we would stay here again, and probably will making a summer time reservation soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenda C.

Jan 2, 2023

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Winter Get Away

This property was AMAZING! It met every expectation and then some. Joanne was such a kindhearted hostess. She puts a lot of effort into making her property relaxing, and welcoming for all. Thank you, Joanne.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

Jul 24, 2024

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ADKS 2024

This is a lovely home, beautifully equipped. The large screened porch was especially appreciated along with a spacious, bright laundry area. A ten minute walk through the woods leads to a beautiful view of Upper Saranac with sandy bottom swimming access perfect for our needs.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

Jul 27, 2024

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ADK paradise

Joanne thought of everything to make our stay relaxing and fun. Her watercraft and equipment made exploring the lake easy; her kitchen was the best equipped kitchen we've ever been in; beds and linens lovely; garden and lawn a sheer delight, screened porch a perfect haven. We loved our week and could have easily stayed much longer! Thank you, Joanne. a gt

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karalyn I.

Jul 9, 2023

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Magical Adirondack vacation

Our family had such a wonderful stay for the July 4th week. This home is close to so many Adirondack activities, from hiking trails, lakes to swim and boat, and kid friendly fun. There was something for everyone in our family, aged 5- adult. Our host put so much thought and attention to detail into our stay. We were welcomed and felt at home and so cozy. This home truly is healing and is a peaceful sanctuary! We can’t wait to come back and stay again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen C.

Jan 5, 2020

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Wonderful Stay

I can't imagine a nicer place to ring in the New Year than at the wonderfully appointed home that Joanne has curated and created. Thank you so much for making it available to us. Every detail was considered and nothing spared. I highly recommend it.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 27, 2023

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Winter Wonderland Fairy Tale

Arriving at Joanne's cottage is like walking up to Hansel & Gretel's home in the woods. It was immaculate, quaint, completely adorable. There is nothing, and I mean NOTHING you will need in this extraordinary house! From the amazing toiletries to the library to the history of the home, it is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME experience! If you ever get the chance to walk away from reality, do it HERE!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Jul 30, 2025

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Joanne's home and the surrounding property are all the things we'd hoped for in a vacation spot in the Adirondacks: warm, inviting, serene, beautiful, convenient, clean, and comfortable. I'm picky about things like mattresses and pillows and had zero complaints. As others have mentioned, this is not a blank, neutral space. The objects, art, live plants, personal mementos, and family photos that Joanne has collected over the years are everywhere, making you feel as though you're visiting a friend's home rather than a generic/anonymous living space. We only did the most basic of cooking since going out to eat is part of what we enjoy on our vacations, but we noted that the kitchen was very well-stocked with all the cookware and tools you could need. We ended up only getting on the lake twice; once to canoe and once to swim. Hitting the lake to swim during the "golden hour" on a warm day was glorious. We could've stayed there for hours, but dinner beckoned. We loved how easy it was to get to the towns of Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, and Lake Placid. Joanne was easy to communicate with and provides a very helpful and comprehensive welcome guide prior to your arrival. We would not hesitate to stay here again. Some recs for future travelers: Mt. Arab and the Red Dot Trail were beautiful hikes that are shorter and easier (kid-friendly). Food: Raquette River Brewing Co., Rosco's New York Pizzeria, Heritage Indian Grill.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DWIGHT B.

Nov 5, 2017

The perfect place!

What a lovely, relaxing place.... the attention to detail that Joanne has put into her slice of heaven is INCREDIBLE!! This is the place to get away and relax. From the beautiful cottage and decor, to her extensive library, every room is filled with treasures and enjoyment. Her outside patio, side porch, the fire pit, and swing all add to the beautiful relaxing setting, and this all is just a short walk to the lake. How nice of Joanne to open up her home and share her beautiful place with us. We will be returning to The Healing Wood Sanctuary! Thank you Joanne!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jolane R.

Sep 8, 2014

The Perfect Summer Escape

We truly enjoyed our stay at The Healing Wood Sanctuary. The house is situated on a private road nestled by huge pine trees. The location was perfect!!! We enjoyed walking to the lake in evening to watch the sunset over lake, sitting around the campfire listening to what we believe were either wolves or coyotes, and at dinner we were entertained by the huge groundhog that lives under the storage shed. If you are looking for the perfect "cabin in the woods" look no further!!! The house was clean and kitchen was well stocked. There are many great hiking trails close by that offer spectacular views. Our favorite was Ampersand. It is a challenging trail but at the end you are rewarded with a birds eye view of the lakes. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Joanne for sharing your lovely home with us.

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

Aug 19, 2019

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Amazing beyond words

Everything about this property is truly wonderful. The setting is incredible-- deep in forever wild woods with access to incredible hikes, private lake access, a blueberry meadow across the driveway. The grounds of the property are beautiful and perfect for enjoying with your family-- big grassy yard, frog pond, swings, a grill, and incredible flowers and herbs planted close to the house so that in the afternoon with the windows open it smells like sunshine mixed with flowers, mint, rosemary, and lavender. Hummingbirds and butterflies agree. Inside the house is impeccable and charming. So many wonderful personal touches. The owner has thought of everything. Plus, communicating with her was easy and friendly. This place is an absolute treasure I feel fortunate to experience for a week.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Oct 9, 2013

A hidden gem in the woods

This place exceeded our every expectation. It is just a quarter-mile off the major highway to Saranac Lake/Tupper Lake, but is tucked away in the woods and absolutely quiet. The cottage is decorated in a quirky but stylish way that absolutely works--took me two days to figure out that one of the cabinets in the kitchen is an inverted bedside stand! The kitchen is modern and fully equipped. The BRs are private and comfortable. The living room and den are cozy and warm. And this place is CLEAN-- my wife wants to hire the housekeeper! We hit "peak foliage" weekend; too bad we didn't even have time to lounge on one of the several porches that have gorgeous forest views. We spent most of our short stay at a photo workshop in Tupper, but plan to return in the winter to ski and (hopefully) have more time to just relax at this truly wonderful cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

Jul 17, 2018

A very special home!!

We had a lovely visit, despite unusually extreme high temperatures! I must say that although there was no A/C in the house, by keeping the windows closed and curtains drawn during the day, the house was able to stay comfortably cool most of the time. That's some good insulation! And this house really has everything! It has so much character. You can spend time just looking at all the interesting items, furniture pieces & etc! The library has games for all ages, books for all ages and all kinds of neat stuff. We did go out on the canoe a couple of times and it was really easy to roll it down to the beach on the wheeled carrier. Canoeing on the lake was just lovely! The beds were very comfortable as well. Joanne is very communicative and attentive and if you need anything or have any issues, she is quick to get solutions. The scenery and the woods are beautiful, lots of hiking trails nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Aug 29, 2016

Exceptional!

There's not much to say that hasn't already been said about this property. It's beautiful. It's impeccably clean. Everything that you could possibly need is provided. Communication with the owner is easy and quick. The home is private and quiet. If you've found this property and it's available for your dates, then don't hesitate or look any longer.....just go ahead and book. We cooked in the beautiful, well appointed kitchen. Dined and relaxed on the screened porch. Sat by the firepit at night. The king sized bed was a great feature and not one that you usually find in a rental property. We used the canoe and they kayaks. Swam at the beach. Hiked the Tupper Lake Triad and 2 of the Saranac Six, as well as Panther. It was a perfect vacation. This is really a gorgeous home that reminded me of a story-book cottage. I would highly recommend a stay here (in case you couldn't tell already)!

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

Aug 20, 2020

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Perfection in the Adirondacks

What a magical place. My family and I loved everything about our stay here. From the immaculate and charming home to our interactions with Joanne, this is our favorite vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in. Every room of the historic home is just darling. We spent mornings reading in the cozy library, late afternoons making muffins in the gorgeous kitchen (after picking fresh blueberries from the meadow across from the property), early evenings on the comfortable back deck lounging, and evenings eating dinner on the fantastic screened porch followed by endless games of Chinese Checkers before bed. During the day, we swam, kayaked, canoed and fished in Upper Saranac Lake (access is a short walk down the road). Just beautiful. The whole experience was so peaceful...and just what we needed after months of living in this new normal. We completely disconnected, even our kids who are 12 and 8, and felt completely refreshed by the end of the week. Joanne was an absolute delight. We loved hearing her stories of the property, learning about her family and getting to know her on a personal level. Thank you Joanne for allowing us to stay in your amazing home. A truly special place. We can’t wait to return someday.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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