The Point

It’s taken me six months to write this review, not because I forgot, but because I wanted to see whether the magic of our January visit would fade with time. It hasn’t. Over a fifteen-year time span, my husband and I had visited The Point four times, always as a couple, sharing communal dinners with fascinating guest who quickly became part of the experience. On one of our earliest visits, a staff member told us, “Anything you want or need, we’ll do our best to make it happen.” My husband, Art, decided to test that promise. “What if I want fried chicken at two o’clock in the morning?” Without missing a beat, the reply came: “Well then, sir, you’ll have fried chicken at two o’clock in the morning.” This exchange has become family lore because it perfectly captures the spirit of The Point. The answer is never simply yes. It’s yes with warmth, humor and genuine pleasure. Art and I had long wondered whether the magic we loved could be shared with our family. This January, for his 80th birthday, we finally found out. The Point became our family’s playground for a long winter weekend. The staff designed and enthusiastically officiated our own “Point Family Olympics.” We cross country skied on the frozen lake, rode fat tire bikes through the snow, lingered over candlelit dinners, gathered around crackling fires and watched three generations settle into the same rhythm we’d fallen in love with years earlier. As we departed, I realized we hadn’t simply celebrated a birthday. We’d created a memory our family will tell and retell for years. Some destinations give you a vacation. A very few become part of your family’s history. For us, The Point will always be one of those places.

What a unique setting! Kyle and his team run an incredible detailed oriented operation. We meet some super nice guests also. Can wait to go back.

The Point is simply incomparable. If you want to disconnect and rediscover nature in luxury, look no further. The staff strike the perfect balance—attentive without being intrusive—and the setting is a dream. Days are filled with options: tour the lake in a vintage Hacker-Craft, cast for bass and pike, canoe, waterski, or glide around in a charming electric wooden boat. Prefer quiet? Claim a hammock or a tucked-away nook with a book. Lunch on a private island? Absolutely. Evenings begin with cocktails in the Pub—champagne, wine, or anything you like—followed by elegant dinners in the Great Hall, where world-class cuisine meets rustic Rockefeller history. The Point is a true Adirondack addiction—one stay and you’re hooked.

This review is difficult to write because our trip to The Point was magnificent. There is not a single negative thing to write except that we had to leave. The staff was so welcoming and the rooms are comfortable. Every detail, every bite of food, every activity is amazing. It is world class and worth every penny.

What more can be done beyond Perfection??!! We have been guests of 'The Point' for some 15 years, and every year it just gets better and better. We have seen The Point evolve over the years as many fabulous improvements have been put in place by the owners, Laurie and Pierre Lapeyre! They are the force that is behind the magnificent staff, who are the True Heart and Soul of this incredible property! This year saw a significant change in the appointment of the new Relais & Châteaux Chef, D'Anthony 'Storm' Foster. Storm has brought a new level of extraordinary culinary excellence that has been nothing short of amazing! Add to this the ALWAYS fabulous staff, the splendid environment of the property, and the many added accoutrement that every guest enjoys, and you have a vacation that simply can't be exceeded!