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The Wilderness Inn

3.0 star property
Chalet in Wilmington with free parking

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Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a garden at The Wilderness Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included

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Highlights

Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Highlights

Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5481 NY-86, Wilmington, NY, 12997

What's nearby

  • Wilmington Town Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • UVM High Peaks Health Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • High Falls Gorge - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Santa's Workshop - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Whiteface Mountain - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪High Falls Gorge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪NewVida Preserve - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fratelli Pizza Restaurant & Bar II - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Fan House - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Wilderness Inn

Chalet in Wilmington with free parking
This smoke-free chalet features express check-in, express check-out, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Wilderness Inn offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Wilmington chalet provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Ski storage
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 50 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Ski storage
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 7 units
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Wilderness Inn Chalet
The Wilderness Inn Wilmington
The Wilderness Inn Chalet Wilmington

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wilderness Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Wilderness Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wilderness Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Wilderness Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wilderness Inn located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Ausable River and Wilmington Town Beach. River Stone Wellness and UVM High Peaks Health Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Wilderness Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 163 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan camilo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very clean property, they were always attentive to any problem, it is a very quiet area, I will book again at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Adorable little cabins that are exactly what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love the Wilderness Inn!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

martyne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy Adirondack style
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shu Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Is a lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Mountain cabin stay

First booking without a face to face check in. Went well would stay again. Clean, nice area comfortable cabin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute little chalet. Everything felt well maintained and clean upon arrival. The property was quiet and felt private. Loved that there was a fire pit right outside of our chalet. Communication with the owners and check in/out was super easy. Would love to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beautiful

Beautiful and peaceful. Had an amazing time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very convenient location Really enjoyed the stay Only negative was the hot water not to great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Rheza

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

a cosy place to stay

it was a pleasing experience staying in wilderness inn. the cabin is so cosy and everything we need the basic one is there. communication is excellent. would love to come back and will definitely recommend it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Laquita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful area. Property manager/owner was quick in responding to concern when called.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurelea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really loved staying here, even booked a second night! The cozy cabin with the real wood stove was great. Although the cabin is older, it had a perfect vibe to it. Shower pressure and temps were good and bed was comfy. Would happily come back again. Great communication from the hosts was also a great bonus!

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were looking for some privacy for a few days away in the mountains. We found this property and it was everything we were looking for. A small cabin sitting back off the road in a natural setting. Clean, private with a fireplace. We look forward to a return visit soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I stayed in the Hemlock cabin. It was a quick visit but the cabin was exactly what I needed - relaxing. It set in the back of the property in a secluded area. The setting of being in a wooded area with snow on the ground was perfect. Wilderness Inn is in a excellent location. Close to Whiteface Mountain and many of the high peaks hiking trails.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Woodsy

We had the best cabin maybe, Hemlock. I can't comment on all of them, but our friends' was smaller and darker inside. Hemlock was great. It has a good kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alonson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall beautiful property and cozy cabins! Yann (one of the owners) was absolutely delightful to deal with. He was very communicative and friendly! From my understanding he and Robert recently took over this property. They have very obvious pride in ownership and in what they do. The grounds were well taken care of and even tastefully decorated for the fall season. Everything worked well, cabin had a real wood burning stove that was available for use, and the bed was actually comfortable. Very nicely located in proximity to Whiteface MountIn. Would stay here again if I was in the area to ski or returning for business as I was in this trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great 2 night stay!

Had a really nice 2 night stay. Clean Room. Shower, Hot water. Refrigerator and Microwave (although we didn't need to use them). Bed was comfortable and super quiet all around. Few minor improvements could include changing the lock. I had to fiddle around with it to lock it every time. The bathroom could use few Hooks behind the door to hand clothes. Just minor stuff. Excellent stay otherwise. Will book here again for our next Whiteface Mountain area trip! Another thing I'd suggest for the owner to post a warning about Pine Sap falling on your car if you park under the trees. My car smelled so good in the morning after the rain but it has been a nightmare to clean them off the windshield as well as the body of the car. I wish I had known about it as I had a disposable cover I could have used.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We found the cabin to be clean and the beds comfortable. The communication from the owners was excellent and the keys were right where they said that they would be. There was a nice looking fireplace, but we could not take advantage of it as we did not bring anything to start a fire. But it is a nice amenity to have. A couple of improvements that we would suggest: Better outdoor lighting. What is there is adequate but could be improved. Maybe provide signage to let folks know where to park? We were there in dark, rainy conditions and had difficulty figuring out what they meant by "parking is across the way by the trees". Which trees? And 2 reading lamps by the beds would be nice. That said we would have no problem staying there again or recommending this property to anyone traveling in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was clean but very dated. It was orderly and adequate. The property generally seemed to be in a state of disrepair but no real problems. The image shows an active well lit property, it was not, the main building seemed to be abandoned. We did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins were very run down and the place didn’t look like anything had been done with it in over a year. The pics on line did not look like this place. I would expect a whole lot better for 250.00. The place looked abandoned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The stay was excellent and perfect. The owner is very good and communicates very well. The place was very clean and in excellent condition. Checkin and checkout was easy. Loved the ambiance of the place. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Pearl

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we came it was over 80 degrees in the room at 10pm. We didn't dream to check if it had air conditioning. I called the manager and he said there was usually a fan but that none were available. The room stifling. We left 10 minutes later. We have booked through Expedia many times and have never had this experience before. This was not acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alvaro

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower walls and tub stained black and sink was completely clogged I had to cleaned my self.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure how the Wilderness Inn cabins receive such high ratings, other than the price was very reasonable. I have stayed at other locations in the Wilmington area during my spring and fall fishing trips over the past twenty years, but this was the first time I stayed at a Wilderness Inn cabin (Norway). I decided to book a quick, last minute, one night trip and found the Wilderness Inn to have the best price through Expedia. After the initial booking contact I found additional communications to be somewhat lacking, but it did not prevent me from getting into my cabin upon arrival. I found the access driveway into the cabin to be a rough, unimproved dirt road and was glad it wasn’t raining, as that drive could have become a muddy mess. As for the cabin itself, I found it to be cozy and reasonably clean, with comfortable beds and a roomy bathroom with tub/shower with plenty of towels and hot water provided by an on-demand tankless water heater. The in-cabin wood burning fireplace would be awesome in cooler weather. Be advised that there is virtually no closet space, which was not a problem for a one night stay for one person, but could be an issue for longer stays with more people. In room amenities included a TV, microwave and coffee maker, but be advised the microwave is very small. During my stay in mid-May I found no restaurants in the area open. Evidently everything is closed until the Memorial Day weekend. In summary, would I stay there again? Yes!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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