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Basic Room 4

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Room 2

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Room 6

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Room 3

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Room 9

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Double or Twin Room 1

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at The Balsam Inn, you're just a quick walk from Adirondack Park. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.

  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • 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 kayaking, archery and bicycles to rent
  • 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)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area

Property Features

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Balsam Inn also features a picnic area, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Balsam Inn was completed in February 2022. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Caroga Lake lodge.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1895
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Private bathrooms are not in room
  • Luxury bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Blackout curtains
  • Climate control (heating)
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snowmobiling on site
  • Snowshoeing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Boat and paddles on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Archery on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hunting on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Cross-country skiing on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Water tubing nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. 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 must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 15 at checkout.

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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 40 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property only accepts cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • No front desk
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Host will greet you
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Cash-only property
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Cash deposit required
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

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 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • 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.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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