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The Balsam Inn

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9.6/10 from 41 reviews
Amenities
  • Free WiFi

  • Free self parking

  • Free RV, bus, truck parking

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Where you'll be
Choose your room

Check in

Jul 15th 2025

Check out

Jul 16th 2025

Travelers

1 guest
  • Basic Double or Twin Room 1
    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Sleeps 1

    • 1 Twin Bed

    Not available

  • Basic Room 2
    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Sleeps 2

    • 1 Double Bed

    Not available

  • Basic Room 3
    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Sleeps 2

    • 1 King Bed

    Not available

  • Basic Room 4
    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Sleeps 2

    • 1 Double Bed

    Not available

  • Basic Room 5
    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Sleeps 2

    • 1 Queen Bed

    Not available

  • Basic Room 6
    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Sleeps 2

    • 1 Queen Bed

    Not available

  • Basic Room 7
    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Sleeps 2

    • 1 King Bed

    Not available

  • Basic Room 8
    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Sleeps 2

    • 2 Twin Beds

    Not available

  • Basic Room 9
    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Sleeps 2

    • 1 Queen Bed

    Not available

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 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.

Languages

English

Policies
Check-in

Check-in between 3:00 PM - 10:00 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. 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.

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
  • 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