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The Fern Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach B&B near Friends Lake

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Premium Suite, Hot Tub, Lake View (Birch)
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Luxury Suite, Hot Tub, Lake View (Forest)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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46 Fiddlehead Bay Rd., Chestertown, NY, 12817
  • Place, Friends Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Loon Lake Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Gore Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Suite, Hot Tub, Lake View (Birch)

Premium Suite, Hot Tub, Lake View (Birch)

Premium Suite, Hot Tub, Lake View (Birch)

  • Lake view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Cedar)

Superior Suite, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Cedar)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, Hot Tub, Lake View (Forest)

Luxury Suite, Hot Tub, Lake View (Forest)

  • Lake view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Double Room, Hot Tub, Lake View (Oak)

Luxury Double Room, Hot Tub, Lake View (Oak)

  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Hot Tub, Lake View (Pine)

Standard Double Room, Hot Tub, Lake View (Pine)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Chestertown

On lake.At this Chestertown B&B, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Friends Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Loon Lake Beach. Natural Stone Bridge and Caves is within 12 miles (20 km) and Tannery Pond Community Center is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Friends Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Loon Lake Beach - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 22 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Lake George - 28 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Six Flags Great Escape - 30 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Friends Lake Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪O.P. Fredricks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kelly's Good Eats - ‬18 min drive

About this property

The Fern Lodge

3.5-star beach B&B near Friends Lake
The Fern Lodge offers its guests 8 hot tubs, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at The Fern Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Chestertown bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
The Fern Lodge offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with private hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, rainfall showerheads, and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Chestertown bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 8 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Snowshoeing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fern Lodge to the airport?

The Fern Lodge is 30.9 mi (46-min drive) away from the Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fern Lodge?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fern Lodge on Apr 5, 2026 start from CA $577, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Fern Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Fern Lodge.

How close is The Fern Lodge to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 4.1 mi (8-min drive) from Loon Lake Beach and 18.9 mi (30-min drive) from Veterans Memorial Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Fern Lodge offer free breakfast?

The Fern Lodge offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Fern Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Fern Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Fern Lodge?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Fern Lodge have a pool?

The Fern Lodge does not have a pool.

Does The Fern Lodge have a spa?

This bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is The Fern Lodge to downtown Chestertown?

The Fern Lodge is 3.1 mi away from Chestertown.

The Fern Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about the Fern Lodge. Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful host. Will be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya, Manalapan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Denver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was beautiful. The fireplace was electric but high quality. Loved sipping my coffee on the balcony, watching the sunrise, wrapped in a blanket at the end of October. Kayaks, s’mores, and jetted tub were also great. Fun having a choice of outdoor fireplaces & pits for a cozy evening cuddle. Breakfast was yummy and served where you wanted it (including in room). Only sad thing was the hot tub was not working when we visited.
View from Oak room.
Snuggling, s’mores and outdoor fire.
Sunrise sipping coffee on our balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, friendly, beautiful lodge, spacious facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a great experience the first night so we moved our plans and stayed a second, next time we will definitely stay even longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I took my wife for a surprise baby moon it was so nice, we decided to stay a second night and it was well worth it. The whole staff was amazing and everything exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Hidden gem in the Adirondacks.

The Fern Lodge was a delightful experience from start to finish. The host was so friendly and accommodating, and she made our anniversary special in many ways. The property had more accommodations than we had time to enjoy - made us wish we had booked more time at The Fern Lodge. I guess we’ll just have to return!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy, Cheshire

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Vienna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Edith, Clifton Park

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Adirondack luxury

Amazing property and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

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