The Fern Lodge

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.

They really do think of everything. The details are great and it’s the little things that push The Fern Lodge over the top. The property is very well maintained and super clean. There are so many places to relax with great access and views of the pristine lake. I highly recommend it.

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.

There are a ton of places to stay in the Greater Lake George area. We love it here (third year) because it feels like we are visiting friends and family. The innkeeper — Wendy— is amazing and she makes an awesome breakfast! She also cooks up and delivers some great appetizers and beer/wine for happy hour! The rooms are delightful. All are different and enjoyable! LOVE this place!

We visited Fern at the end of September for 6 nights. I have cancer and prior to the trip Wendy was as nice as could be - flexible and accommodating in every way. I wish I could say it stayed that way. A free boat ride on the lake is a feature of all stays. It started with her offer to take us on a private boat ride the next day, rather than have to go the day of arrival w others. We accepted her offer. I texted her 15 minutes prior to confirm & find out where to meet, and she had forgotten about it. Rather than apologize, which we would’ve understood and forgiven, she made up an excuse about the water being choppy and windy (it wasn’t) & texted “Tomorrow looks fabulous. Why don’t we do it then?” We had prior plans, it was our vacation! Her response “we will make it work, no worries.” She never followed up. I mentioned it to her the day before we left early PM. She said 5pm would work but it would be cold & windy, dress warm. We declined. She had forgotten again. No apology. Her assistant Sasha had a sour attitude the entire time we were there. Never a smile. You have to ask for toilet paper. They keep it locked up. What?! She actually questioned why we needed another roll! Like others, we had breakfast brought to our room. She would actually knock on our door to see if we were done because she wanted the tray back. We finally told her we’d bring it back when we were done. The room itself (pine room) had multiple problems. The fireplace was broken. A real letdown. Wendy tried to fix it and wasn’t successful. She claimed she didn’t know beforehand. Sorry but as the manager it’s her responsibility to test these things before every guest comes. We had 3 windows and one didn’t open at all. Again there was no accountability. Because of this, ventilation was lousy. We had turned on the A/C because of this and the firepit that was on most nights and caused very smoky air in our room. ASTHMATICS beware. Sasha reprimanded us because of this. “Why in the world did you put the air on when it’s comfortable outside?” Then the air leaked all over the dresser. There was no chair in the room - just a worn out couch. The heavy, stiff bedspread on the bed was old and unlikely to have been washed between guests. It would be too big a production for a small outfit to undertake. Which makes it very unsanitary. See attached photos of this and the carpet on the hard wood floor which has no padding making it extremely uncomfortable to sit on so if you’re eating breakfast inside your room it’s difficult. Photo of breakfast too In contrast to the bountiful breakfast shown on the website, we received very small amounts of food - ROTTEN berries, a piece of ham literally 1” big, 1/2 cup of scrambled eggs. The area itself has next to no place to eat unless you drive at least 20 minutes for pizza and the like, want to eat unhealthy bar food, or pay a fortune for a healthy meal at Friends Lake Inn. And a good supermarket? Good luck!! Lastly as we were more than ready to leave,

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.

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.