10/10 Exceptional
A smiley day!
We found our stay to be warm and friendly, it was like staying with your family.
William
William, 3-night trip
The Balsam Inn
Mountain lodge within easy reach of West Branch of the Sacandaga River
Nestled near the West Branch of the Sacandaga River, The Balsam Inn offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast and an art gallery. With free WiFi, guests can unwind by the firepit or explore nearby attractions like Kane Mountain Fire Tower and Canada Lake.
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- Pet friendly
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Communal living room
- Microwave in a common area
- Refrigerator in a common area
- Picnic area
- TV in a common area
- Boat tours
- Hiking/biking trails
- Kayaking
- Rowing/canoeing
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowshoeing
Feel at home (4)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Premium bedding
- Free self parking
CA $154
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
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- 1 Twin Bed
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- 1 King Bed
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- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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140 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY, 12032
About this property
The Balsam Inn
Enjoy your visit to Caroga Lake with a stay at The Balsam Inn. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and rowing/canoeing.
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The Balsam Inn Reviews
Exceptional
10
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
10
Staff & service
9.6
Eco-friendliness
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Free breakfast options included milk, juice, coffee, muffins, breakfast bars, fruit, and cereal. (3 reviews)
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AmbienceRoomBedLocation10/10 Exceptional
Home away from home!
Great discovery.. extremely friendly and hospitable. Felt like home away from home! Hope to come back during snowmobile season!
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Authentic, warm, and friendly.
What a great stay. My travel was disrupted, and Jenny was kind, understanding, and communicative. The Inn is cute and authentic. The location is stunning. I only regret being able to stay just one night (cancelled flight), it was a warm and I felt welcomed.
Reed
Reed, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The owner provided outstanding hospitality, liked the atmosphere of the inn, location was great, rooms were clean and very comfortable
Ron
Ron, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jenny is very friendly person
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The hospitality of the staff especially Ginny the owner of this fine establishment was very helpful and were great to chat with regarding the region of the Adirondacks. Let me not forget to mention the rooms are cozy, impeccable and lovely decorated by Ginny who is true artist. I do plan on visiting this area of the Adirondacks again and the Balsams will be base camp when exploring this beautiful area.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very friendly and accommodating proprietor
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very friendly owner.
Joan
Joan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Property owner was very hospitable. Clean property. Nice friendly staff. Good food.
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Balssan inn is TOPS
All aspects of my stay was excellent. accomodations were excellent and the host Jenny was superb.She was alocal who has built her busirss reputationon hard work and her guests enjoying a good tay. She is a PRO!!!!!
jjohn
jjohn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Hidden Gem
Incredible place to stay. It is an older building, that is what makes it so unique. Each and every room is a little different. We were welcomed and made to feel truly at home. Great food and ambiance. I will definitely recommend to our friends and family if the are traveling
Glen
Glen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Hidden Gem
Incredible place to stay. It is an older building, that is what makes it so unique. Each and every room is a little different. We were welcomed and made to feel truly at home. Great food and ambiance. I will definitely recommend to our friends and family if the are traveling
Glen
Glen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Will definitely start again. Everyone was very friendly, welcome and accommodating. Parking is easy, the rooms and bathrooms are clean and cozy, we had excellent drinks and pie downstairs in the bar/restaurant, and free breakfast (milk juice, coffee, muffins, breakfast bars, fruit and cereal) in the morning.
Danielle
Danielle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Rustic meets adorable! So warm and comfortable. The beds (we had twins) were to die for. Great.having the bar below. Nice selection of beverages, great continental breakfast. Jenny and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Shared bath not a problem. Wonderful place!
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Country charm of the Balsam Inn is invigorating. The grounds around the inn are delectable. Jenn is a top notch host and all around wonderful person. Prepare to relax, enjoy nature at its fullest, and be transported to absolute paradise. Squishy beds too.
Cortney
Cortney, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved the property! So unique and beautiful. Be prepared for one bathroom- but it is clean and nicely done- lots of character and charm
karen
karen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
It 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 there was no A/C. You could open the window, but there was no screen to let the cool air in. So we just opened the window & gambled that we wouldn't let in the bugs along with the cooler air. It wasn't that hot of a day, but I can only imagine that place on a typical warm summer day/evening. On the positive, the host was nice, the wifi worked and, outside of the A/C, the room was nice. Given the stellar reviews and the price we paid (it was over $150 for a Monday night), I guess I was expecting something a bit nicer.
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
nice bargain
I didn't know what to expect, and upon arrival it looked just like an old bar. But inside it had the warm feel of an old-country tavern and inn—which it was. The proprietor is personable, attentive, and concerned about your needs. For being a tavern, it is surprisingly quiet. The bed was very comfortable, and they serve hearty food. A very relaxed, informal feel with good wifi (which is important as your cell signal may not reach this remote spot). If you're looking for a bargain, this is with the (gorgeous) drive up NY Hwy 10.
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Balsam Inn is a gem perfectly situated in the Adirondack Park. Super clean and quiet, with a great bar and good food!
Lawrence
Lawrence, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Warm and excellent stay
The hosts were both pleasant and welcoming. We were met with an explanation and a quick tour of the Inn. Jenny provided recommendations for a local restaurant nearby, and it was great.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We had a great stay at the Balsam Inn! Everyone put their hearts into giving folks a great experience. My husband says the dinner was the finest he ever had, and I appreciated all the little things that made our travel easier (ice for coolers, a shared frig, absolutely lovely and plentiful bedding). We would definitely stay there again!
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The owner is simply amazing such a sweetheart her energy and charisma are the greatest treat to stay in the hotel she did everything possible to keep me comfortable and she was available for anything that I could need I was there to be part of a race in the area she made sure to help me with anything that I needed .. the place is neat and clean and well taken care of. The restaurant in the first floor is very cute and the food is really good too I ended up having a salad she made herself and it was delicious
Guillermo
Guillermo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
My 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 nearby lakes, so we did fished, and then went to a nearby pub for dinner. Jenny had called the pub for us to make sure they were open. Each room of the Inn is unique and feels so luxurious. All the linens, pillows, towels are just top notch. My son wants to stop here every trip to college.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
We felt like we were home away from home. Can’t wait to stay again.
lisa
lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The spirit of hospitality is alive in this place.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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