The Balsam Inn
Lodg, 2-star140 NY-10, Caroga Lake, New York, 12032, Caroga Lake, NY, United StatesShow on map
Exceptional
One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.633Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.7 out of 10, at 140 NY-10, Caroga Lake, New York, 12032.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Recreational Opportunities and Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of bicycles for rent and complimentary wireless internet access. Relax in the communal living room or take advantage of the free self-parking provided. Start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast during your stay.
Individually Decorated Guestrooms: Feel at home in one of the 9 uniquely decorated guestrooms, each featuring down comforters and premium bedding. Unwind in the bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, and enjoy the convenience of blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is available on request to ensure a comfortable stay.
Convenient Location: The Balsam Inn is ideally situated in Caroga Lake, offering easy access to nearby attractions such as West Branch of the Sacandaga River and Kane Mountain Fire Tower. Book your stay now to experience the beauty of the state park surroundings.
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What this place offers
- Television in common areas
- Free breakfast
- Mountain biking nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Cross-country skiing on site
- Snowmobiling on site
- Snowshoeing on site
- Free self parking
Rooms
9.6
Exceptional
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by 33 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.9
- Service10.0
- Location9.7
- Rooms9.7
- Amenities9.2
- Value8.7
- Food & drink9.7
Guests mention
CleanlinessServiceLocationRoom QualityFood and Beverage
AlisonAmazing location to see the Fall foliage and do many outdoors activities! Cozy, clean and comfy room, with streaming TV for downtime. I even had the adjustable memory foam bed in my cabin like little room. Jennifer was a…
RachaelImmaculately clean property with very comfortable bed. Owner was helpful and easy to communicate with!
WilliamA smiley day!
We found our stay to be warm and friendly, it was like staying with your family.
LawrenceThe Balsam Inn is a gem perfectly situated in the Adirondack Park. Super clean and quiet, with a great bar and good food!
JenniferMy son and I stayed here because we were driving from Pittsburgh to University of Vermont to move him in to college. This place was right in the route. Jenny greeted us and showed us around. My son wanted to fish in the…
DouglasIt was definitely different. You have to share a bathroom with other inn guests. We were the only ones who were at the Inn for our 1 night. So it wasn't an issue but guess I got to read the fine print better. And…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
140 NY-10, Caroga Lake, New York, 12032, Caroga Lake, NY, United States
Guests rate the location 9.7 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
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Pets allowed on request; charges may apply
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.
Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available
Pets. Pets cannot be left unattended
Guest type. Essential workers only - NO
Accessibility. No elevators
Pets. Pets allowed
Pets. Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40
Payment. Cash deposit required
General. Professional property host/manager
Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-in is available
General. Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
Pets. Only dogs are allowed
Pets. Service animals are allowed
Pets. Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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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. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Balsam Inn
What time is check-in and check-out at The Balsam Inn?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Balsam Inn allow pets?
Yes — the property states that pets are allowed. Size, number and fee are set by the property rather than by us, so say you're bringing a pet when you book and we'll confirm the terms before anything is charged.
Is there parking at The Balsam Inn?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Is breakfast included at The Balsam Inn?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does The Balsam Inn have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does The Balsam Inn have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book The Balsam Inn?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Balsam Inn?
140 NY-10, Caroga Lake, New York, 12032, Caroga Lake, NY.
Other places we book in Caroga Lake
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.