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The Balsam Inn

9.6/10 from 67 reviews

Amenities

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking

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Where you'll be

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Check in

Sep 16th 2026

Check out

Sep 17th 2026

Travelers

2 adults

Basic Double or Twin Room 1
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Sleeps 1
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Basic Room 2
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Sleeps 2
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Basic Room 3
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Sleeps 2
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Basic Room 4
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Sleeps 2
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Basic Room 5
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Sleeps 2
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Basic Room 6
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Sleeps 2
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Basic Room 7
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Sleeps 2
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Basic Room 8
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Sleeps 2
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Basic Room 9
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Sleeps 2
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About this property

The Balsam Inn

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 Canada Lake. This lodge is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Kane Mountain Fire Tower and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Wheelerville Bike Trails Access.

Languages

English

Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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.

Other instructions

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

Property payment types

Cash, Debit cards not accepted, Cash-only property

Important information

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.

Optional extras

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.

You need to know

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.

Other information

General

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

Pets

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