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The Balsam Inn

The Balsam Inn

Caroga Lake New York
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Write your love story in the elegant chapters of The Balsam Inn, a haven for couples seeking intimate moments, 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 20 minutes drive to Canada Lake and 25 minutes drive to Wheelerville Bike Trails Access.

Set the mood with premium bedding.

Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Uncovered parking
  • Fishing nearby
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Water sports equipment
  • Swimming nearby
  • Shared microwave
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Television in common areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Cross-country skiing on site
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Picnic area
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Boat tours on site
  • Boat and paddles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Art gallery on site
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Firepit
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hunting on site
  • Archery on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking on site
  • Snowmobiling on site
  • Snowshoeing on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Year Built - 1895
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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. The host will greet guests on arrival. 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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

Other details

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

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
West Branch of the Sacandaga River - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Point Breeze - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Canada Lake - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Kane Mountain Fire Tower - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Wheelerville Bike Trails Access - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Pleasant Lake - 17.3 km / 10.7 mi
Piseco Lake - 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Royal Mountain - 22.2 km / 13.8 mi
Oxbow Lake - 28.2 km / 17.5 mi
Nathan Littauer Hospital - 32.5 km / 20.2 mi
Nathan Littauer Primary Care Center - 34.7 km / 21.5 mi
Fort Johnstown - 34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Johnson Hall State Historic Site - 34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Johnstown Historical Society - 35.2 km / 21.8 mi
Spring Creek Trailhead - 36.3 km / 22.5 mi

  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cash deposit required
  • No front desk
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 5
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Resort 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.


Other charges

  • 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.

Location

140 NY-10, Caroga Lake, New York 12032, United States