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Basic Room 4
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Basic Room 7
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Basic Double or Twin Room 1
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Basic Room 9
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Basic Room 5
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Basic Room 8
2 Twin Beds
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Basic Room 3
1 King Bed
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Basic Room 6
1 Queen Bed
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Basic Room 2
1 Double Bed
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Get an overview of this hotel
Lodge with free breakfast, walk to West Branch of the Sacandaga River

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed

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.

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.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Television in common areas
  • Free breakfast
  • Picnic area
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1895
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Free self parking
  • Daily
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Firepit
  • Art gallery on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Uncovered parking
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls
  • Dog exercise area

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in February 2022.

  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Mobile key entry

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Nearby Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Up to 40 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No lifts

Cash Deposit Required

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

No front desk

Debit cards not accepted

Host will greet you

Cash-only property

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

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

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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