Basin Harbor

Lovely old New England resort with plenty of options - every member of the family can find something to do. There is sailing, power boating, kayaking, sandy beach, tennis, pool, etc. Dining options range from beachside snack bar to fine dining. Staff is energetic and friendly.

This lovely resort is a national treasure. A trip to the past but with modern updates. We were lucky to stay in the Woodland Cottage directly on the lake. Mini kitchen, a bedroom with a king bed and the sleeper sofa in the separate living room had plenty of room for the 4 of us. Small balcony w/2 chairs made for great lake viewing with the Adirondak mtns backdrop. There's lots to do for the kids. They loved the "iceberg" in the swinnimng area with its waterslides and high jumps as well as the trampoline. Scenic swimming bay with its many lounge chairs, bar and food truck/tables overlooking the boat harbor was lovely for us non active types. Our dinner at the casual Red Mill was great. Lovely antique boathouse decor plus the kids could play on the playground until the food was ready. Someday I'll have to return to try out the fancier restaurant in the main lodge or the once a week dinner on the pier. If you're there on July 3rd they put on a great fireworks show. Very friendly, helpful staff.

Perfect family spot. Tons for kids to do. Classic New England lake setting. Great staff. Nice accommodations (not sure if all are renovated so be sure to ask). There are good but somewhat limited food options but there is enough to stay on property for 3-4 days.

In short: Basin Harbor is the perfect wedding destination, with an exceptional events team who delivered the wedding weekend of our dreams. We celebrated our wedding at Basin Harbor over Memorial Day Weekend, and calling it perfect feels like an understatement. With our wedding falling on a holiday weekend, we asked our guests to stay on-site for three nights. Our goal was to ensure everyone felt like they were not just attending a wedding, but enjoying a true vacation experience. Anne, Lauren, and the entire events team immediately embraced our vision and helped us bring it to life. The weekend kicked off with a movie night by the pool, followed by a round-robin pickleball tournament and a scenic sightseeing tour on Lake Champlain the next day. From there, we transitioned into a sunset cruise on The EScape, a flawless rehearsal dinner on The North Dock, and an incredible welcome party at the Burgee Bar. On our wedding day, both wedding parties were treated like royalty in our respective cottages, with lunch provided and every request seamlessly accommodated. The ceremony on the Lodge Lawn, overlooking the breathtaking Basin, was followed by dinner and dancing in Ardelia's. To end the night, we gathered around a campfire at the Red Mill for s'mores under the stars. A weekend with so many moving parts could have felt overwhelming, but we always felt supported and cared for by Anne, Lauren, and the entire team. No request was too big—even a last-minute change of ceremony location and a spontaneous addition of Aperol Spritzes during cocktail hour were handled with ease. Beyond that, an unexpected family emergency arose the week before the wedding, and Anne and her team worked seamlessly with our wedding planner, allowing us to focus on what mattered most. Their compassion and professionalism during such a delicate time meant the world to us. The planning process, spanning over a year, was equally seamless. Anne and her team maintained flawless communication, proactively checking in to keep us on track while expertly coordinating with external vendors, including our band and florist. From the moment we discovered Basin Harbor online, we had a gut feeling it was special. That feeling was solidified the moment we set foot on the property and experienced its natural beauty, endless activities, and warm, dedicated staff. We are forever grateful to the entire Basin Harbor family—the Beaches, Anne, Lauren, the waitstaff, bartenders, chefs, boat crew, housekeepers, and everyone else behind the scenes—for creating such a magical experience. We cannot wait to return to Basin Harbor, our favorite place, to continue making lifelong memories.

Over the years, Basin Harbor has been a wonderful getaway. This year, on the plus side, a resort fee now includes use of canoes and kayaks, one of our regular activities. Other changes are not well handled. We took a daily resort credit in lieu of a bed-and-breakfast rate, but staff didn't know how to apply it. We went through multiple printouts of our bill in order to use the credit and correct a huge "self-tip" by our server at breakfast, . We'll be back to Basin Harbor, but we'll review every item on our bill.

Our stay had a great start well when the woman at check in was 5th generation! Amazing history to the resort. Everyone was extremely pleasant and helful - dining room, check in, room service, kayaks. We plan to come again!