The Fern Lodge

What an incredible place. The location on the lake is unparalleled. Nothing between the grounds and the water, no roads, nothing. The grounds itself are beautiful too. We booked the Forest room, which is huge, with a fireplace, a bath with a view and is very private, The lodge has various communal spaces which will be great when the weather is bad, but fortunately we could be outside all the time, loving the deck on the boathouse. Maybe the best feature of the Fern Lodge is Wendy who did everything to make our stay perfect . She has the talent of not being around when you want your privacy and appearing when you need her. A couple got married quietly and privately when we were there and told us their special day was even more enchanting than they had expected. Best Inn-experience ever!

I made a reservation for two nights at the Fern Lodge in July 2024. Sadly I became extremely ill two days before our reservation. I’m not sure who I talked to, but the person was rude and not even the least bit understanding. The cancellation policy was two weeks; obviously I didn’t cancel at that time because I wasn’t sick and had every intention of going and was really looking forward to it. So, not only was there ZERO compassion from the manager, but THEY wouldn’t even let me ‘give’’ the reservation to my family or friends in the area. And my family who has a cabin on Friend’s lake, has been an acquaintance of the owners for years. The reservation was cancelled and they refused to allow any other options. It was like flushing $1000+ down the loo. I cannot recommend this place, and we’ve made sure that our local friends know how horribly I was treated, all while I was soooo sick. The least they could have done is allowed someone else to stay in our place, but the woman I talked to refused. She cancelled the reservation and that was that. My family have been telling everyone how poorly I was treated, and locals were shocked that the owners did this. Greed is greed, but why on earth wouldn’t they have let someone else stay in our place? I mean, it was paid for in full, so why would they care? Avoid, avoid, avoid. The experience of being treated so poorly was demoralizing. Stay at Friend's Inn. The management at Fern Lake sucks and we will tell everyone we can.

Booked Fern Lodge for a mid-week getaway with my husband and were not disappointed. What a true gem in a lakeside wonderland. Wendy is a treasure, she is a fantastic cook & a wealth of knowledge. She gave us great recommendations for dining and hiking. Breakfasts were scrumptious and creative. This lovely lodge was gorgeous and yet very welcoming. The hot tub was so relaxing under the stars. We also enjoyed the sauna. This is the perfect place to rejuvenate and connect to nature. We even spotted a flock of turkeys meandering through the woods. We highly recommend it and the Adirondack area for the perfect getaway.

Many thanks to Wendy and Sasha for their hospitality, taking care of a family of 11 for a long weekend. The lodge is in a quiet location on Friendly Lake. All the regular hotel room amenities with added bonus of hot tub, sauna, games room and use of canoes and kayaks for use on the lake.

We've stayed here twice, driving 400 miles to get here each time, and its worth every minute in the car. The lodge is so comfortable, the rooms are amazing, the breakfast is beyond yummy, the setting is beautiful. Wendy took wonderful care of us both times. She is the consummate innkeeper! Attentive to our every need, she really wants us to enjoy our stay. They do everything right!

Very beautiful location, offering many secluded areas to sit, relax and de-stress with your partner. Wendy is an amazing hostess, going out of her way to help you enjoy your time at the lodge. There are 2 Tesla level 2 charging stations and the lodge has adapters for other vehicles.