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Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage, Lake Placid
Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage — photo · Diana Robinson · Google
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Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage.

Historic Sites·Saranac Lake, NY·44.33°N 74.12°W

Where the author of Jekyll and Hyde wintered in 1887

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Telephone(518) 891-1462
Found inSaranac Lake, NY
Charted at44.33°N 74.12°Won the Atlas
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Historic Sites · Lake PlacidEntry revised Aug 28, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage.

This historic cottage in Saranac Lake, New York, served as the residence of Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson from October 1887 to April 1888. During his stay, Stevenson, renowned for classics like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Treasure Island, found inspiration in the Adirondacks, famously describing it as "a mighty good place." Carefully preserved, the museum houses a large collection of Stevenson’s personal belongings and related materials. It has been open to the public since 1915, making it the world's first site dedicated to the celebrated writer. The Stevenson Society of America owns and operates the museum. The museum is typically open from July 1 to October 13, observing specific hours in the morning and afternoon and closing on Mondays. It can also be visited year-round by appointment. Located at 44 Stevenson Lane in Saranac Lake, the cottage offers a glimpse into Stevenson's life and work.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Lake Placid Region
The Address

44 Stevenson Ln
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

44.3308°N · 74.1240°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City313 mi · 5h 45m
Albany147 mi · 2h 45m
Boston257 mi · 4h 45m
Montreal107 mi · 2h
Syracuse168 mi · 3h 0m
Buffalo322 mi · 5h 45m

Approximate by-car estimates from the metros most visitors come from.

§ No. IV · The Plates

Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage, observed.

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Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · Katrina Dearden · Google
Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · Courtesy Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage / www.rlscottagemuseum.org
Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Jay Davis · Google
Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Courtesy Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage / www.rlscottagemuseum.org
Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage — plate VPlate VPhotograph · Katrina Dearden · Google
Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Courtesy Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage / www.rlscottagemuseum.org
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