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Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp

Holiday home in Old Forge with kitchen and fireplace

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Fireplace - Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp (Old Forge)
Fireplace - Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp (Old Forge)
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Camp Balsam, a charming retreat built in 1905, offers Adirondack charm with modern comforts. Relax on the screened-in front porch next to Dakiers bar and restaurant or explore the nearby hiking trails and take advantage of kayaking opportunities. The big dock on 4th lake is perfect for your boat or swimming.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp

Camp Balsam built in 1905 lots of Adirondack charm just remodeled big dock on 4th lake for your boat or swimming screened in ft porch next to Dakiers bar and restaurant hiking trails kayaking mountain climbing shops and restaurants very close

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Camp Balsam Old Adirondack Camp
Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp Old Forge
Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp Private vacation home
Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp Private vacation home Old Forge

About the area

Map
Old Forge, NY

What's nearby

  • Fourth Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 7 min drive - 10.9 km
  • View - 8 min drive - 11.6 km
  • McCauley Mountain Ski Center - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Big Moose Lake - 14 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Cafe’ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Slickers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Line Coffee - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp located?

Situated in Old Forge, this holiday home is steps from Fourth Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bald Mountain. Rocky Mountain Trailhead and Calypso's Cove are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This wase an amazing stay! The location was perfect being right on the water, within a 10-minute drive to some great hiking spots, and Daiker’s restaurant a minute walk away! My wife and I had a great time being here and the kayaks were a nice touch as well. Dan was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is a certain kind of peace here the kind that drifts in with the morning mist and first light through the porch screens and stays with you long after you’ve packed the car.Thank you for sharing this incredible spot. The sunrise over the lake was worth waking up for every single day. The way everything is set up stocked, arranged, cared for made it feel easy to settle in and hard to leave.We spent our time soaking in the stillness, sitting a little longer than usual, and letting the hours unfold slowly (the way they are supposed to at a place like this).Wishing you calm water, good coffee, and mornings as beautiful as the ones we’ve had here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Camp Balsam! Clean! Everything is clean! Couches are clean and comfy, beds are comfy, kitchens and bathrooms newly redone. Owner is attentive and generous in offering supplies. Cabinets were stocked and saved us a few store trips. It has two bedrooms, so perfect for the smaller families. We jumped in off the dock and had the use of two kayaks; perfect for a short early morning or evening kayak ride! We made a fire every night and stargazed off the dock. Central to both old forge and inlet and close to many great hikes. Really enjoyed sis&bub, Moss Lake mt bald. It was great family timeAnd owner Dan was a great host. My fav spot was the screened in porch where I could read and listen to the loons at night. Beautiful
The living room looking out at lake
The living room looking toward fire place
Looking out to the lake
At sis lake
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Time at Camp Balsam!

We had the most wonderful stay at Camp Balsam. The cottage is in immaculate condition and was the perfect size for our family of 4. The cottage was extremely clean and included everything we needed from kitchen supplies to outdoor gear. Daniel was a great host - extremely responsive and thoughtful. We look forward to future stays at Camp Balsam!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

The cabin was great! The remodeling was nicely done but Dan kept some old features of the house. Dan was a very good host. He was there to let us know that if we needed anything that we just had to call him. he offered some places to go as well. We had just gotten married and Dan gave us a card and some champagne that were there when we checked in. Wonderful place to stay! Would definately go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we could have wanted from a lake front cottage.

Dan went over and above to try and think of everything guests could want. Fully stocked kitchen utensils, games, books, VCR movies and player, flash lights, and on and on. He did a fabulous job installing a gorgeous new kitchen and bathroom. You still had that old cottage feel that came with couple small things like sticking windows and bedroom doors. Very nice furniture. We spent a lot of time on the on the screened porch. What a view of the lake! Great swimming off the dock. We brought our own boat but he even offered us to use his canoe and kayak's. We will go back some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place. Kitchen had all the necessities. It’s clean. The screen porch was a highlight. There’s an amazing view of the lake. Even if you don’t bring a boat, the dock is a fine place to swim from or just sit and relax. The owner is super helpful and he knows everything about the area. He helped us launch our boat which was certainly above and beyond. Great guy. This place gets 6/5 stars in my book. Bring some food and a book and just sitting by the lake seems like enough vacation activity. It was also a treat to watch and listen to the loons. They chat quite a bit in the middle of the night. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation

Daniel provided everything you could ever need for a rental. The camp is beautiful and has so many nice upgrades, but kept some of the original stuff from the old camp that made it so special. The views are amazing and it was very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic getaway

This was the perfect getaway vacation. Dan has lovingly restored a classic Adirondack "camp" on beautiful Fourth Lake. The cabin had everything we needed, and if we mentioned anything else, Dan, who was just up the road, brought it immediately. We loved swimming in the lake, canoeing and kayaking on the boats Dan made available to us, the delightful and informative lake tour on Dan's boat, and just relaxing on the porch or the dock. For when we wanted a taste of civilization, it was great to have Daiker's restaurant and bar, with a balcony overlooking the lake, just steps away. Dan also told us anything we would want to know about all hiking, shopping, and other options in the area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

As advertised! Great, quiet location right on the lake. Wonderful stay, wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mollie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of heaven

My family had an amazing experience, both with the breathtaking view and with the overall rental process. The host, Dan, was incredible and thought of literally everything a person could ever need whole staying on his property. We can't wait to book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021