Name: The Woods Inn
Address: 148 Route 28 Inlet, Inlet, New York, United States of America, Inlet, New York, US
Price range: $110–$353 per night
Rating: 7.9

What guests think

Set on Fourth Lake, The Woods Inn draws guests with its historic Adirondack charm, scenic waterfront views, and walkable Inlet location, while reviews highlight friendly staff alongside aging facilities that need upkeep and some inconsistent amenities.

Rooms are rustic and vary in comfort; some enjoy lake views and comfortable beds, while others report thin walls and noise, temperature swings, and a lack of A/C or TVs, plus many stairs because there is no elevator. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with several noting very clean rooms and others citing dusty areas, cobwebs, or missed details. Food and drinks are often praised when available, but hours and staffing can be limited, and breakfast availability is inconsistent. Expect a scenic, characterful stay with trade-offs in modern comfort and consistency.

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Facilities

Lakefront amenities like the dock and outdoor seating are a highlight, and there is an on-site bar/restaurant, but hours and staffing can be limited, there is no elevator, and some areas feel tired and need maintenance.

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Randy

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old property but very unique. No elevator and we were on basically 3rd floor. Restaurant food was excellent and the lake views outstanding

8

Deborah

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice victorian inn with a restaurant. Food is excellent! Walls are thin, unfortunately and we heard the room above us half the night talking. Other than that, the property has a wonderful view, large dock, and Adirondack chairs to enjoy.

10

Linda

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an old inn with no elevator but beautifully situated on Fourth Lake with a beach, dock, lawn, restaurant, kayak rentals, a fun family-friendly pub with karaoke and pool for the teens. I've been coming for years and love it--walk to town beach, the ice cream shop, coffee and cafes. It is a bit dated but very clean and tastefully deocorated in ADK style. Very good for the money.

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Steven

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in Inlet, NY on Fifth Lake. Dining room with limited days and hours offered excellent food. On some days there are no food options at the Inn. No breakfast ever, no coffee or tea station, but quick walk into town provides limited breakfast options. Quick walk into town provides Food Market and some dining options along with best soft serve ever at Northern Lights. The Inn is rustic and it sure shows that it has not had much done to it in about twenty years. It is a bit tired. Be aware that no air conditioning might be a problem for some. Plenty of parking, but EV chargers were out of service. Be prepared to haul luggage up many stairs, so travel light.

8

Mary

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great old hotel that was just transitioned to a new owner the day before we stayed for two nights. This created a had a few issues, our initial room was missing a screen on the main window - the staff made it right for us by moving us to another room - an upgrade from where we had booked. The dining areas weren't open yet however there were quite a few options for dining within a 5 minute walk. The location is perfect and they have a great dock that you can sit on to enjoy the views.

10

Lindsay

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was very comfortable. The bar was great and food also really good. So convenient. The staff was so great, down to earth. The best part though was just sitting outside on the water especially for sunset....incredible. So relaxing. It was also great that the paddle board rentals were right next door as well.

10

James

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Classic Adirondack lakeside Inn with good food, beautiful views and great location

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Patricia

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel has a nice outside area to look at the lake. That’s about it however. The hotel is BADLY in need of renovation. Rooms have broken furniture, dirty and THIN walls (you can hear thru them), doors have trouble locking, no elevator (you need to walk about 33 steps to the 2nd floor). It needs to be closed for a total renovation. Beds have thin pads on top of old mattresses and curtains are ripped. Kind of a mess, sorry to say.

8

Charles

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old inn that has an ideal location on the waterfront. The place was clean and tidy but definitely is a bit tired . The outside could use a good power washing and better maintenance. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Room was pleasant but bed uncomfortable.

10

Jack

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only issue is that the dining room was badly under staffed we never got the cocktails we ordered and we finally went to Screaming Eagle for cocktails and a pizza

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean, but there are recurring reports of dusty or dirty areas and occasional housekeeping misses.

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Marlene

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is a bit dated as it’s a very old building but kept up very nice. Everything was clean and the staff was as very friendly. Beautiful Mountain View at the waterfront. I would stay again.

10

Nick

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, only thing was the floors were a little sandy prior to us being in there but with everything else it was easy to look past. Beds were nice, clean and comfy. Didn't get to try the breakfast but it smelled very appetizing! Very quiet place even though there was a family next door I never even heard a sneeze through the walls. Water pressure is a little low but still warm and washable! Stove and oven were cleaned and plates were clean! 10/10 stay and would recommend!

10

David

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very clean and spacious. We had a fantastic time. The staff could not be better, All in all we had a great experience, and definitely will be back. Thank you Woods Inn..

8

John and Lisa

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was really a fun and historical place to stay, loved the staff, did find a strange sock under the bed, was otherwise great! Close to the village of Inlet.

8

Charles

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old inn that has an ideal location on the waterfront. The place was clean and tidy but definitely is a bit tired . The outside could use a good power washing and better maintenance. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Room was pleasant but bed uncomfortable.

10

mallory

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay very much. Our suite was clean and spacious.

6

Deborah

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location within Inlet is fantastic - walking distance to everything (i.e., coffee house and bakery). Also, its situation on the lake is lovely for evening drinks or just seating on the shore. The cleanliness of the rooms wasn't ideal - floor was dirty, a couple of dead cockroaches, and the 2nd day we had no hot water. Service wise, the people were lovely. A few issues with the keys (which were new), but ultimately worked out and again with a smile. Dinner on the first night was tough as only one server and a full house, so we opted out as were told 30+ minutes for dinner service. So not that the staff there weren't nice - they were! Just not enough for the occupancy. Hence a mixed review - positives and negatives. Price would lean it towards the negative.

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Jodie

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in need of general maintenance. It needs a new coat of paint inside and out. The dust and spiderwebs have accumulated between the plumbing and the ceiling. The spindles on the stairs dangle from the railing . This old house has settled so much, that there was a 2in slope from ons side of the room to the other.

4

Wendy

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We have stayed at the Inn many times. It has gone down hill. The porches are filthy, unstable and falling apart. The room was dirty and just overall unkept. It is a beautiful old building but definitely needs some TLC. I hope the owners are able to get some much needed work done to the structure and some improved housekeeping. We also missed the fine dining. Menu was just not the same.

8

Valeriano

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very clean

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Rooms

Rustic rooms range from spacious with views to dated and noisy; repeated comments mention thin walls, temperature issues, and the lack of A/C or TVs, plus many stairs to reach upper floors.

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Robert

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful old place, well-kept, but in need of some upgrades. You can’t beat the location and lake view. Our room required climbing four flights of stairs from street level and there’s no elevator. This should be made known to guests before they commit. Dinner was excellent and service top notch. Best meal we have had in the area in years. Wifi worked very well which was a lifesaver because phone and cell service was impossible. Reportedly there is a new tower being built to address that.

8

Deborah

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice victorian inn with a restaurant. Food is excellent! Walls are thin, unfortunately and we heard the room above us half the night talking. Other than that, the property has a wonderful view, large dock, and Adirondack chairs to enjoy.

8

Linda

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I love the location, the lake, beach, kayaking, playground, walkable good coffee shops and restaurants (Screaming Eagle pizza rocks!), nearby family hiking, sunsets, family friendly tavern, pleasant wraparound verandah. I dislike the paper-thin room walls in the main building--you can hear next door neighbors talk, snore, etc. Wish they at least offered coffee in the morning.

10

David

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very clean and spacious. We had a fantastic time. The staff could not be better, All in all we had a great experience, and definitely will be back. Thank you Woods Inn..

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robert

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Two out of three windows in this corner room did not have screens during the blackfly season. No fan of any sort or air conditioning. No hairdryer. No phone, no clock, Space heaters, the mattress was a saggy, overaged with a foam topping added, so it became soft and soggy. Bathroom door doesn't close properly obviously ignored for years. I can understand rustic, but this room cost $235. Knock off $100 and it will be on target. In fairness, all of your staff people were very helpful and polite.

4

Dennis

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the shower door would not close, and the jacuzzi did not work!! highlight of booking the room. over all a cute place with minor issues..

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Paul

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was freezing. Had the plug in heater going all night but you could feel the cold from outside. Never warmed up and we didn’t sleep only 3 hours.

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Natalie

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel location can’t be beat (right on the water), but as the other reviews suggest, it is in desperate need of refurbishing— especially the bathrooms, plumbing, and beds. I appreciated that I could choose my exact room when booking, so I could be in the top floor. It was very nice but a bit loud in summer because of all the motorboats and outdoors dining.

8

John

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very hot in our room.

8

Charles

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old inn that has an ideal location on the waterfront. The place was clean and tidy but definitely is a bit tired . The outside could use a good power washing and better maintenance. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Room was pleasant but bed uncomfortable.

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Service

Staff and owners are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though understaffing and an inconsistent front desk presence can lead to slow or limited service.

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Harrison

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel all around is amazing! The owners are extremely friendly! I had a wonderful time!!! Thank you.

6

Byron

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is tired, the staff was great.

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AJEET

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location overlooking the 4th lake. Staff were very polite and helpful, shout out to Thomas upstairs and Rebecca at the restaurant. It’s an old building that needs some love but everything else made up for it.

10

David

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very clean and spacious. We had a fantastic time. The staff could not be better, All in all we had a great experience, and definitely will be back. Thank you Woods Inn..

8

charnelle

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a beautiful inn and the view- WOW! We wanted to love every aspect of this place but the guest service was lacking in fact, non-existent. In our two night stay we never saw a person at the front desk. No one checked in on us or welcomed us to the inn. We did arrive very late and they were very accommodating with that though. We did meet a woman who we think may have managed or owned the in. But she did not introduce herself nor ask who we were or anything about us staying there. It was not a cheap stay and I would have liked some attention at the very least followup after our late check in. The town must be very safe as all the doors to front and back of the inn seemed to be unlocked at all times. We would give it a five star for the property and the inn. But a one star for service and hospitality.

10

Carol

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff (owners?) were super-friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed!

10

David

Jan 13, 2023

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Stayed 19,369 nights

Excellent staff, smooth checkin

10

Lindsay

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was very comfortable. The bar was great and food also really good. So convenient. The staff was so great, down to earth. The best part though was just sitting outside on the water especially for sunset....incredible. So relaxing. It was also great that the paddle board rentals were right next door as well.

6

Deborah

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location within Inlet is fantastic - walking distance to everything (i.e., coffee house and bakery). Also, its situation on the lake is lovely for evening drinks or just seating on the shore. The cleanliness of the rooms wasn't ideal - floor was dirty, a couple of dead cockroaches, and the 2nd day we had no hot water. Service wise, the people were lovely. A few issues with the keys (which were new), but ultimately worked out and again with a smile. Dinner on the first night was tough as only one server and a full house, so we opted out as were told 30+ minutes for dinner service. So not that the staff there weren't nice - they were! Just not enough for the occupancy. Hence a mixed review - positives and negatives. Price would lean it towards the negative.

10

Jack

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only issue is that the dining room was badly under staffed we never got the cocktails we ordered and we finally went to Screaming Eagle for cocktails and a pizza

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Location

Beautiful waterfront setting on Fourth Lake with easy walking access to Inlet’s shops and activities; a convenient base for Adirondack outings and snowmobiling.

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Roy

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location !

10

David

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a great stay between Christmas and New Years. The staff was professional and helpful. We had a nice view of the lake from the room and the bed was comfortable and the room was big enough for two adults. The Woods Inn is a great location for visiting the Adirondacks.

10

David A.

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Met all of our expectations. We are repeat customers and will be back again. Many options for dining,recreation and exploration. Great location to base out of to enjoy this side of the ADK.

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AJEET

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location overlooking the 4th lake. Staff were very polite and helpful, shout out to Thomas upstairs and Rebecca at the restaurant. It’s an old building that needs some love but everything else made up for it.

10

Lenore

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is right on the lake. Room are priced well for location. Not a big fan of all the stairs.

8

John and Lisa

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was really a fun and historical place to stay, loved the staff, did find a strange sock under the bed, was otherwise great! Close to the village of Inlet.

10

Lindsay

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was very comfortable. The bar was great and food also really good. So convenient. The staff was so great, down to earth. The best part though was just sitting outside on the water especially for sunset....incredible. So relaxing. It was also great that the paddle board rentals were right next door as well.

8

Charles

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old inn that has an ideal location on the waterfront. The place was clean and tidy but definitely is a bit tired . The outside could use a good power washing and better maintenance. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Room was pleasant but bed uncomfortable.

10

Michael

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Fabulous old ADK start and dining. Steps to Inlet with lots of food and shopping. Staff great. Rooms ADK right on water.

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Kathleen

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Woods Inn is located on a beautiful piece of property on 4th Lake in tiny Inlet, NY. There is so much to do around there--kayak, canoe, walk, etc.

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Dining

On-site dining and bar receive praise for good food and drinks, but service can be slow or unavailable at times, and breakfast/coffee availability is inconsistent.

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Janet

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were camping and left due to a storm coming. We had made reservations earlier for both the hotel and dining. The hotel we were told is recently under new management. As the hotel is very old it could use some updating and we hope the new owners invest in this property. There was no tv in the room which was a great chance to slow down and read. The food was very good and the staff and service delightful. We would love to come back in the future to see this gem restored!

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Randy

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old property but very unique. No elevator and we were on basically 3rd floor. Restaurant food was excellent and the lake views outstanding

8

Deborah

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice victorian inn with a restaurant. Food is excellent! Walls are thin, unfortunately and we heard the room above us half the night talking. Other than that, the property has a wonderful view, large dock, and Adirondack chairs to enjoy.

8

Linda

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I love the location, the lake, beach, kayaking, playground, walkable good coffee shops and restaurants (Screaming Eagle pizza rocks!), nearby family hiking, sunsets, family friendly tavern, pleasant wraparound verandah. I dislike the paper-thin room walls in the main building--you can hear next door neighbors talk, snore, etc. Wish they at least offered coffee in the morning.

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Kathy

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bar tender/waitress was excellent!! Enjoyable to talk to!!

6

Steven

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in Inlet, NY on Fifth Lake. Dining room with limited days and hours offered excellent food. On some days there are no food options at the Inn. No breakfast ever, no coffee or tea station, but quick walk into town provides limited breakfast options. Quick walk into town provides Food Market and some dining options along with best soft serve ever at Northern Lights. The Inn is rustic and it sure shows that it has not had much done to it in about twenty years. It is a bit tired. Be aware that no air conditioning might be a problem for some. Plenty of parking, but EV chargers were out of service. Be prepared to haul luggage up many stairs, so travel light.

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Fred

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was very nice a nd lent itself to a very relaxing get away for us. It is not overtly fancy and the amenities are sparse but clean and functional. Management was pleasant and very attentive. The one thing I disliked ws that the door to the room and the bathroom would not stay closed unless locked. There was also quite a large gap under doors so privacy was not as complete as it could be. Nonetheless, if you are looking to get awaqy from it all, this is a great location. Gorgeous lake front, food was surprisingly incredible! Wait staff was so very nice and pleasant.

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Mary

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great old hotel that was just transitioned to a new owner the day before we stayed for two nights. This created a had a few issues, our initial room was missing a screen on the main window - the staff made it right for us by moving us to another room - an upgrade from where we had booked. The dining areas weren't open yet however there were quite a few options for dining within a 5 minute walk. The location is perfect and they have a great dock that you can sit on to enjoy the views.

10

Lindsay

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was very comfortable. The bar was great and food also really good. So convenient. The staff was so great, down to earth. The best part though was just sitting outside on the water especially for sunset....incredible. So relaxing. It was also great that the paddle board rentals were right next door as well.

10

Jack

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only issue is that the dining room was badly under staffed we never got the cocktails we ordered and we finally went to Screaming Eagle for cocktails and a pizza

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Month	Average price
January	$135
February	$173
March	$110
April	$297
May	$147
June	$229
July	$192
August	$196
September	$161
October	$146
November	$121
December	$122

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $155	2 $281	3 $281
4 $154	5 $153	6 $155	7 $155	8 $154	9 $314	10 $353
11 $156	12 $153	13 $155	14 $153	15 $153	16 $315	17
18 $158	19 $153	20 $153	21 $153	22 $153	23	24
25 $156	26 $153	27 $153	28 $153	29 $153	30	31

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $110	21 $114	22 $131	23 $127	24 $129	25 $229	26 $221
27 $112	28 $112	29 $130	30 $132

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