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3.5 out of 5
The Fern Lodge
46 Fiddlehead Bay Rd., Chestertown, NY

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nancy, Cheshire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Paradise just simply heavenly. And so well appointed. Feel so at home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanaa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a piece of art. The service, the view the staff are amazing and so kind and nice. They have variety of breakfast ideas and they have a special style in how they serve the food. Everything is clean the rooms the lobby. Beautiful place for relaxing and enjoy the nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at 7pm and left at 6am. I had no interaction from the Lodge. Although quiet and peaceful. I felt somewhat insecure, unablento have dinner. The next morning I grabbed a coffee around 6am. I saw no personnel thru my short 12 hours of stay and had no way or nowhere to dine or breakfast due to my arrival and departure time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Sharon on Aug 16, 2023
Dear Jose, We ask for your arrival time with your confirmation. Because I needed to do an evening grocery shop; I left you with a welcome note, your key and the breakfast options. When I checked to see if you had arrived, you didn't leave me the breakfast sheet. We do serve from 8-10, but I would have loved to prepare a breakfast to-go bag if you needed an early departure. I do live on premise and available to contact 24/7. We are so very sorry to have not had the pleasure of meeting you in person! Glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Vienna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from sharon on Aug 16, 2023
Thanks for being our guests and taking the time to leave a review!

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Sharon on Aug 16, 2023
Thanks for staying with us and taking the time to post a review!

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic Birthday weekend
Celebrated my birthday weekend in this Beautiful lodge! What made it extra special is Wendy who goes the extra mile to make sure everyone is happy and taken care of! Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya, Manalapan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is not enough words to describe how amazing this place is. Wendy was very helpful and friendly. She upgraded our room so we stayed at Birch. Every little detail in that room was done very tastefully. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give 50 stars i would. I had read the previous raving reviews and confirm...noone was exaggerating. This is a family run lodge with all the personal touches that only families can give. The pictures on the website don't do it justice because its the FEEL of the place and people working there that make this lodging experience so special. What u don't see on the site are small yet significant touches and I will name a few. The rooms are airy and calming. There are 5 rooms (i believe) with individual names. Me and my husband stayed in the cedar room. U can see that someone put their heart and sole into its decor, with high vaulted ceilings, small wood carved trinkets, a large screened in porch with fire pit, a fridge stocked with plastic water bottles, a huge steam shower and jacuzzi, bad sheets that were so comfortable that I actually went online and purchased a set for myself. I don't remember sleeping so soundly. The lodge sits on a pristine lake with kayaks and paddle boards provided. Everywhere u turn, there's another sitting area that faces the lake. Breakfast...amazing, prepared for according to your preferences. And downstairs, a game room with a bar for ordering drinks and even a large movie theatre with lazyboys. They even provide a microwave and popcorn bags...I could go on and on but simply said, I am so glad that I found this place. Hats off to the owners, innkeeper, cook and staff that gave us such a memorable summer holiday. Thank u fern lodge
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Sharon on Aug 14, 2022
Thank you, Sharon, for taking the time to write a review - and such a lovely one too! It was very nice to meet you both!

10/10 Excellent

Edith, Clifton Park

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend The Fern Lodge. The is amazing. My husband describes it as a peaceful place. And it’s extremely clean. Sharon is great! She gave us a tour. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from sharon on Aug 18, 2020
Thanks so much for being our guests !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adirondack luxury
Amazing property and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from sharon on Aug 18, 2020
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to review!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from sharon on Nov 26, 2019
Thanks for taking the time to post!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and beautiful guest rooms. The balcony overlooking the lake was fantastic. The king size bed was extremely comfortable. Friendly and accommodating service with a delicious breakfast. We cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Sharon on Nov 15, 2019
Thanks for taking the time to write a review. Hope to see you again- maybe when we can enjoy the lake!

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful, we will be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from sharon on Nov 12, 2019
look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A special place
This place feels like a home, only 5 rooms in a private lake. Our room was huge and even had a fireplace. It is nestled in a beautiful forest, so plenty of places for hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from sharon on Oct 22, 2019
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review- it was lovely to meet you!

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cedar room
May e replace the hair dryer in the cedar room. It’s pretty beat. Though the room was amazing like all the rest it was a bit annoying to hear everyone downstairs due to the French door in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from sharon on Oct 7, 2019
Hair dryer is replaced- thank you for bringing it to my attention!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rejuvenation at Friend's Lake B and B.
A private, relaxing, and beautiful environment with warm and welcoming proprietors. Terrific breakfast with other lovely visitors. We will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Long Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secluded
Perfect getaway for quiet days at the lake. The lodge is beautiful and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner's hospitality was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hospitality was warm and breakfast in the morning was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
quiet retreat
a modern Adirondack lodge. relax next to the lake. live the life. in house theater, pool table, bar, and outdoor jacuzzi in the evenings, or curl up with a book in next to the fire. enjoy paddling on the lake or a nearby hike or other adventure during the day. it's off the beaten path, but close to lake George and other area destinations.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Plaistow, NH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can't Wait to Go Back
We were blown away by the setting! Back in the woods, with access to a lovely lake...the Fern Lodge offers multiple opportunities for rest, relaxation and recreation, and I am only sorry that we didn't stay there longer. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Beautiful inn, room and location. Completely enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience!
We were there for Memorial Day weekend. What an absolute gem this place is! Absolutely gorgeous property and such friendly, welcoming staff. The pine room was amazing. The breakfast was delicious. The boat rides on Friends Lake - very serene and beautiful. The steam shower and Jacuzzi in the room were so great. There are many beautiful hikes in the area and plenty of things to do. However, you can also just relax on the property. There are fireplaces, hot tub under the stars, game room, movie theater, popcorn, coffee, great wine, etc. Spoil yourselves a little and rekindle the love between you. Thanks Susan for being an extremely helpful and knowledgeable host while Sharon and Greg were away. We look forward to coming back!

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect birthday
For my birthday, I wanted some time with family. This was a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Using the inkeepers recommendation, we took an exhilarating hike to the summit of nearby Crane Mountain, we kayaked and paddle boarded on Loon Lake, we relaxed in the hot tub and enjoyed the many fireplaces in the lodge. Our room was clean and bathrooms were perfect. (The shower and bathtubs were exquisite!) We woke up to the sound of loons on the lake, which we could see from our room (Pine). Breakfast was delicious! Next time we will stay longer to explore the area and take advantage of the movie theater/game room downstairs.

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Disliked: Staff & service
Owner extremely unfriendly
We booked through Expedia and called as directed to let the Fern Lodge know that our family would be arriving about 9:30pm. The owner greeted us immediately annoyed by our late arrival and annoyed at the very site of our children. Our daughter, 17, joined us just for a ride, as she was visiting and staying with a friend nearby. Our son, 10, was uncomfortable with the situation and how we were spoken to. The setting is beautiful, however; the owner could not have made us feel more unwelcome. We are a quiet family, and were traveling the Adirondacks to both pick up our other son from camp and to spend time together as I heal from a major recent surgery. We were all sad by how our family was treated; and we were all unable to relax and enjoy the beauty of lake. If we were able to find accommodations closer to where we needed to be, we would have left.
Response from Sharon, Owner/Innkeeper on Oct 11, 2019
I am very sorry you felt unwelcome and would never intentionally treat anyone rudely. It is clear on our website and booking engines through expedia that we have no arrangements for anything other than 2 people per room with the exception of our guest room "Forest" which accommodates up to 4 persons. It is upsetting to us when more than 2 people arrive and we can't provide anything that will allow more than 2 people to sleep comfortably. Had you indicated that you were 3 people (instead of the 2 people you indicated) we could have at the very least reached out to you to tell you that we could not accommodate the 3 of you comfortably.

10/10 Excellent

sybille, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great great little germ of an hotel
We had a great time. Great room, Great host, fabulous location

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding!
Beautiful place, amazing owners. Peaceful and quiet. The perfect gateway to relax.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lodge sitting atop of Lake
A very beautiful room with open porch looking down on the lake and plenty of activities provided in house and on the lake. Extremely clean and organized well kept maintained and operated.

10/10 Excellent

Breigle, Medina, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Can't wait to go back.
My husband and I just left The Fern Lodge a few hours ago and miss it already. It was such a welcoming and relaxing place. Sharon made us feel right at home, from the delicious breakfast to the fire and glass of wine in the evening. The pictures you see on their website are exactly what you get when you get there. The setting is gorgeous, the hosts are gracious, the rooms are beautiful and Shadow (the dog) is a great guide. Thank you so much Sharon and Greg for making our anniversary so relaxing!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very special place for a getaway on secluded lake
The Fern Lodge is a very secluded and exclusive lodge for a getaway to the Adirondack area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Adirondack Hideaway
The Fern Lodge is elegant but not stuffy. Set in a secluded beautiful lakeside setting. Sharon and Greg are gracious hosts. We can't wait to get back there again.

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Oyster Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place! Ammenities are amazing!
This was a great getaway place for my husband and I. The inn keepers are so nice and hospitable. The ammenities and things to do are endless.