Great experience, we were a little disappointed that we were not informed in advance that the…read moredining room be closed. The staff was very friendly and attentive, I hope the new management does as well. Hopefully we will see you the future.

The dinning room is awful .. food below average Staff…read moreissues .. it is all about management.. food was either over cooked or undercooked , nothing good !

We had a Great Night stay at the Nelson's Cottages. The cottage was so cute and homey....not to…read moremention very clean. We wish we'd had more time to spend there. We Love Inlet and Fourth Lake is our Favorite Thanks again to the Nelson's for making our stay very nice. The Whitenight's

First time staying at Nelson's Cottages and so glad we made the choice. We stayed in a motel unit…read morefor two nights. All linens provided (sheets, pillows, towels) which made it convenient for our short stay. If there was anything else needed, Julie, the owner, had it covered. She was wonderful to work with. Anything you may need Nelson's had it covered from crockpots to gas/ charcoal grills. Kids took advantage of the basketball area and ping-pong table. Kayaks were available for use as well as paddle boards or canoe. Location was perfect as a walk into town took less than 10 minutes and saved on trying to find a place to park. Many hiking trails/mountains in the area and short drive to towns just outside the area. oh, and the best place to view the sunsets were right there on the dock!! We hope to stay again next year!

I saw there's a bad review on Yelp of this place- that's ridiculous! Forget that one-- this place…read moreis 5 stars. My wife and I travel all over, often, and we loved the Marina Motel. Back in the 1980s I used to come to this motel with my parents. I loved it because they had some games in the basement breakfast room. I was so glad to see they still had the vintage bowling game there in 2024! Jamie Lynn, who runs the motel, was KIND and helpful. She CARES about her guests and her place. It's such a clean place, from the outside to the inside. Gabby and Robert make it look GREAT. Meanwhile, breakfast is good, the location is perfect for walking to town and back... If you're looking for a place to stay in the Adirondacks, don't hesitate to book this place!

Rates are a little bit cheaper but there are only 2 hotels in that area. Everything is walking…read moredistance. If you want a bigger area, view of the beach and water then the woods in would be a better choice. This is a no frills motel just off the road. Clean rooms, quiet air conditioner and friendly service.

Great place. Low key and relaxing, but with access to the lake and use of canoes, kayaks, etc…read more Grills, table games, and ping pong available as well as free wi-fi. The proprietor, Jean, is SUPER friendly. He lent us a deck of cards, gave us helpful directions on which hikes to take and how to get there, and was noticeably friendly with other guests as well. Not a "fancy" place, but very cozy and comfortable, and great for people who want a low key getaway with options for relaxing near the cottages or hiking nearby. Check it out.

It is clean. That's the first thing everyone says about it and the first thing you notice when you…read morearrive. Yes the rooms are small, But they are smartly appointed and freshly painted. There are also some cabins for rent - I can't comment on them as I was staying in a regular room. The private beach on Seventh Lake is cute, lots of seating, a deck extending over the water, and a water slide. The proprietor goes out of her way to make guests feel welcome, with nice touches such as free hot coffee and toast in the office each morning (along with the small coffee maker that is in each room). The motel is just down the road (a mile or 2 at most) from downtown Inlet, a quaint Adirondack village with shopping and restaurants that is not at all overdone (I consider Old Forge to be overdone). Also just down the road the other direction from Inlet a couple hundred yards is a seaplane place where you can take beautiful short flights. Lots to do in the summer. Many well-marked hiking trails, fishing, swimming, etc all nearby. Great fun at a great price!

A basic, clean, cozy, comfortable Adirondack motel. Cottages also available and cabins available…read moreacross the road for week-long stays. The owner, Cherie is as nice as can be and works works works all day long and into the night, ensuring everything gets done that needs to get done. The motel is her livelihood, and she ensures that all guests are comfortable. The nightly bonfire at lakeside is a nice touch, and a good opportunity to relax and meet new friends. There are also canoes and kayaks available-free to guests, a water slide and swimming area. My wife and I stayed here a couple of times can couldn't be happier. Many guests return year after year. No, this is not the Waldorf Astoria. But it you are looking for a clean, comfortable stay, the Deer Meadows motel will fill your needs.

My family has been spending summers at The Waldhiem for most of two decades. There is no cell phone…read moreservice, no television, no radio. It is an amazing and relaxing vacation, and one of the most beautiful places in the world. The family that runs the campis amazing, not only in their care for their patrons, but for their love of the institution.

My parents, grandparents and I began going to the Waldheim in the summer of 1957. My father was a…read morestressed-out executive at GE and the Waldheim was exactly what he was looking for: no telephones, no tv, no noise, very few motor boats. It was heaven for him. My mother loved the food in the dining room, especially the pies. My grandfather loved the three hearty meals per day and the walk through the woods to go to the dining hall. My grandmother loved to sit in an Adirondack chair and look at the lake. Every morning at sunrise, Duane --- a jack of all trades -- would come in and make a fire in our fireplace. I slept on a rollaway bed in the living room, and I was always awake when Duane came in. The morning fire warmed up the water heater that stood behind the fireplace and it took the chill off the room. My grandfather woke up early, and he'd come out of his bedroom and every morning he'd call Duane by the name Larry. My grandfather and I would get dressed and hit the trail early to reach the dining room precisely when it opened. We'd walk up to the porch and a waitress would ring a large bell to let the resort know they were open. We could smell wood burning in the fireplace, bacon frying, coffee brewing, bread baking and pancakes on the griddle. By the time we were finished with breakfast, my parents would arrive with my grandmother and we'd all enjoy the rising sunlight dappling off the lake. When I looked through contemporary photos of the Waldheim today, I swear nothing has changed. Green water glasses in the dining room, canoes from the boat house on the dock, hikes to nearby lakes for picnics, fishing and swimming off docks in front of the cottages, reading lamps in the windows....it's all still there, unchanged and charming. When we stayed in Longview, we chased a huge white catfish around North Bay but we didn't catch it for years. When we did, we took a Kodak black and white photo of it that I still have. We spent hours canoeing around, floating through massive populations of exotic water lilies with massive blooms that were forbidden by law to pick. As we canoed, we would look down and see fish swimming lazily below us. I remember dragon flies darting around us, dipping to the surface and leaving circles like rain drops. At night, we would play cards and read. No tv. Everyone drank, and in those days my father would take an ice pick and break off large chunks of ice from a bin on the front porch. He'd carry the chunks to the bathroom sink and chop it up into cube-sized pieces. The ice had been cut from the lake in the winter and stored between layers of sawdust in the ice house down the road. All of our senses came alive at the Waldheim and, 47 years later, the smells and sunlight and canoeing across a silent bay all come back to me as some of my best memories of childhood.

Quaint little spot, but we were shocked that it was $11 for one double IPA, it felt outrageous.read more

Great food, great service, Great atmosphere. Could not ask for more. I would always recommend the…read morehotel.

This place is awesome! Right on Big Moose Lake, it feels like the Adirondacks. The food selection…read moreranges from hearty American to more modern, light fare. My sister-in-law had the Ahi Tuna Salad which was fresh tasting and good. My niece had Chicken Nuggets, typical kid food which she enjoyed. A few of us had the Prime Rib Special. It didn't disappoint. The meat was cooked as requested and served with tasty potato wedges and green beans. Service is efficient and friendly. Overall a relaxing, enjoyable experience.

Don't be fooled by the construction outside and semi divey interior, this is the joint to visit up…read morehere in the mountains. The wings are a must, nice and crispy. Also, the bartender runs the show all by herself and makes a mean old fashioned. Do yourself a favor and belly up with some libations and bar food done proper. I'll be stopping by every time this city dude is up here.

This places is awesome. Nice rooms, never ran out of hot water while taking a shower. Just can't…read moresay enough about this place.

Stayed at this motel 2 nights last week. My wife and I started our visit to Old Forge by checking…read moreout 2 other motels. After deciding against those other motels we popped into this one hoping for a room. My wife went into the office to see if they had a room available and luckily they did. When we checked out the room the first thing I noticed was a clean smell. Over the years when we have gone to these small motels one of the first thing's I notice is a musty smell but not here. The room smelled clean and was clean. When we signed in the owner asked us if we had any plans and we told him no. The owner gave us a number of ideas as to what we could do in the area and pointed us in there directions. The owner also pointed out that he offered coffee and tea in the office. We settled into our room and decided to walk into the business / tourist area which is about 1 km away. A very easy walk with lots to see on the way. As we were walking to the tourist area the motel the owner came over to us and let us know that he had 2 bicycles that the guests could use. They were new cruisers, a men's and a woman's. Our first and second night's the bed was comfortable the air conditioner wasn't too loud and keept the room cool. The shower was a stand up, no tub which I prefer in a motel or hotel. The shower had lots of room. The owner also offered a movie at night on an outdoor screen for the kids.