Our trip was just a leisurely weekend away, stayed Saturday night. The reception person was courteous and to the point, but not much small talk, which is fine with me. There was an older man walking around, who I assume was the owner and he was very quick with a hello when he saw you. We had asked for one of the balcony rooms ($165). The room was good size, clean and cool (very humid day when we arrived). The balcony was small. It was as wide as the room, but was about 4 ft deep with 2 plastic chairs. The bathroom was clean and in good shape, but basic. There were the usual soaps, lotions and shampoo. We had no "problems", only irritations - no toilet paper in the holder (had to get it out of the vanity), no tissues, towels were thin and very rough, the plastic chairs on the balcony were covered with pollen (should have been wiped down), the air conditioner really belted out the cold air which became too much after a while but when turned down it took a long time to cycle on and off, there doesn't appear to be any "sandy beach" as advertised on the website (all we saw was crushed stone).It could be noisy for rooms around the pool with a lot of kids around. A decent place to stay, but we didn't feel at the summer season rate, more like the off season rate. Although, it is the Cooperstown area and right on the lake.

Stayed two nights in the two-bedroom cottage with lake views. Cottage is old and reminded me of summers with Grandma in the Adirondacks. However, it was very, very clean. Bathroom was spotless with plenty of towels. The first place I check in this age of bedbugs is the bedroom. The mattresses were brand new. Sheets and comforters were spotless and fresh smelling. I understand why they do it, but wish they’d lose the plastic sheet under the fitted sheet. It made noise and made me feel clammy. The kitchen was old but had every tool you’d need to cook a meal. Great cable tv. The sun porch overlooking the lake was an ideal spot to enjoy your morning coffee.

Breakfast was fine – bagels, danish, cereal, and coffee. My kids loved the pool. It smelled too much like bleach than chlorine for my liking. In fact, it took a few days for the smell to leave their skin and hair despite showering after the pool and each day after.

Staff could not have been nicer or more helpful. It is obvious that they work hard to maintain this lovely spot. Don't expect the Marriott, but a quaint, rustic, country spot where there is plenty of room for the kids to explore, both inside and out.

What I loved most was the ten-minute drive into Cooperstown. The two-lane road along the lake is beautiful and made me feel like I was really in the country. Even the cloudy and rainy weekend weather didn't put a damper on our good time and the view was still beautiful.

Would definitely return here in the future. Enjoy your stay.

We stayed at the Lake 'n Pines Motel this weekend and could not have been happier with our accomodations. The small hotel is immaculately clean and although the furnishings are simple--we were very comfortable. The motel is a short drive to downtown Cooperstown and simple to find. I would highly recommend this motel to anyone who is looking for a great value and super clean accomodations.

I have stayed there twice now and would recommend it to anyone who is going to the HOF or Howe caverns.. Located 6 minutes from Cooperstown and about 18 minutes from Howe Caverns, Not to mention a Quick 20 minute Ride to Oneonta.
Good Size Rooms, Moderately Quiet if you get polite neighbors but could get noisy i suppose as you can hear movement in next door rooms. Mattress' are a bit old and need replacing but are comfortable enough for a good night sleep. A Lake View that cant be beat. A Continental Breakfast that includes, Bagels, Cereal,Coffee and OJ. Nice Service. Game Room with about 7 Video Games, 2 Pools- 1 indoors and a Hot Tub and the Boats for the Lake all make it a perfect place to stay and give you things to do other then the Popular Area Attractions! If you go during the Off Season, prices are amazing. The area does not have ANY big chain hotels. The Lake N Pines is perfect for Upstate NY and is Perfect for a Trip to Cooperstown!