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The Balsam Inn

2.0 star property

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Basic Room 8 | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated
Bar (on property)
Living area
Hallway
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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140 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, 12032
  • Place, West Branch of the Sacandaga River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Canada Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Mountain Ski Center
    ‪32 min drive‬

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Basic Double or Twin Room 1 | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Basic Double or Twin Room 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Room 2 | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Basic Room 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room 3 | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Basic Room 3

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room 4 | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Basic Room 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room 5 | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Basic Room 5

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room 6 | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Basic Room 6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room 7 | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Basic Room 7

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room 8 | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Basic Room 8

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Room 9 | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Basic Room 9

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Balsam Inn

Lodge with free parking, 3-minute walk to West Branch of the Sacandaga River
A microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and a picnic area are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area. Private bathrooms are not en suite and housekeeping is available on request.
The Balsam Inn offers 9 accommodations with blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a hydromassage showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Balsam Inn, you're just a quick walk from West Branch of the Sacandaga River. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include a communal living room, TV in a common area and a shared microwave
  • On-site recreation includes cross-country skiing, bicycles to rent and archery
  • Just a 3-minute walk from West Branch of the Sacandaga River and 8 minutes by car from Kane Mountain Fire Tower
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Balsam Inn offers its guests a picnic area, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Balsam Inn was completed in February 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Caroga Lake lodge.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hunting
  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - February 2022
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 15 at checkout

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 1000 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100 and a deposit of USD 1000 per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 5 lb per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 1000 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 1000 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus a one-off USD100 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Firewood fee: USD 15 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival. Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 15 at checkout.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

The Balsam Inn Lodge
The Balsam Inn Caroga Lake
The Balsam Inn Lodge Caroga Lake