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The Balsam Inn

2.0 star property

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Basic Room 8
Living area
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Hallway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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140 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, 12032
  • Canada Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Wheelerville Bike Trails Access
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Kane Mountain Fire Tower
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room 2

Basic Room 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room 1

Basic Double or Twin Room 1

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

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Basic Room 7

Basic Room 7

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room 4

Basic Room 4

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

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Basic Room 9

Basic Room 9

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room 5

Basic Room 5

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room 8

Basic Room 8

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Room 3

Basic Room 3

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

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Basic Room 6

Basic Room 6

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

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About the area

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Located in Caroga Lake, The Balsam Inn is in a state park, a 1-minute drive from West Branch of the Sacandaga River and 8 minutes from Kane Mountain Fire Tower. .This lodge is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Canada Lake and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Wheelerville Bike Trails Access.
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What's nearby

  • Canada Lake - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Point Breeze - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Wheelerville Bike Trails Access - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Pleasant Lake - 11 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Kane Mountain Fire Tower - 21 min drive - 14.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Lake Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pinnacle Restaurant and Motel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Balsams Inn & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lake Front Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • The Forever Wild Tavern

About this property

The Balsam Inn

Lodge with free parking, a quick walk to West Branch of the Sacandaga River
The Balsam Inn offers 9 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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 check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 15 at check-out

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of 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
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 5 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 1000 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 1000 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Firewood fee: USD 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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