Battenkill Glamping Resort — Hotel in Town of Jackson

Based on the reviews and promotion of a StarDome decided to stay for a pre Birthday weekend.

Service was fine: they will send you constant reminders and a list of "local" trails and things to do. I say local loosely but will get to that in location. The owner was very nice, you can tell they take a lot of pride in upkeep with most things. Towels, robes, lotions in the bathhouse, bikes, kayaks all to use are amazing things to offer. Very helpful even if you need something when they aren't there they will support, great people. The only major gripe was being told upon arrival they will be closing the only place to get food on the campsite early for vacation, since the website clearly states you do not have to worry about meals we were unprepared for this. It wasn't a huge ordeal just wish it would of been a heads up since they knew in advance to bring food or prepare to eat out. The food offered is one stand, with a good variety of things. Prices are a little high like 21$ for hummus but the food looks good (I had a breakfast sandwhich which was amazing). They do have a pizza oven, and the pizzas sounded amazing. I wouldn't recommend the mix drinks since they are made out of a mix drink machine they aren't very good, bring canned cocktails instead or just order the draft.

The dome: Just stay in the cabin...I feel that is how this place is 4 to 5 stars the Dome was disappointing. It was not positioned correctly, it faced the trees not the field. Though they are correcting the others we stayed at the only one with a real door which the door handled popped off multiple times. The others had clear doors with just zippers, no curtains. They did say they are fixing this and other than the one by the restrooms you are not close enough to see in but still a heads up. The way the Dome was placed and how the pads were set up inside you could not see stars from it. It should of been turned toward the field and some panels that covered clear windows should of been removed so you could see the stars/outside. When asked the only response was the night was going to be cloudy anyway so to not worry...the 2nd night we just looked from outside which was beautiful but had I known I would of just booked the cabin. This may of been just of been mine though. It is also very small so two people would just fit. They seem to have been struggling with construction of them, so benefit of the doubt next year there will be improvements. The booklet inside the dome was not updated and did not have the full menu to the resturant as well so make sure to check the email they send for all the information. The good things are they provide a coffee machine, disposable silverware, heat, AC, common small tools like power bank and wifi so it is comfortable and clean (make sure to bring your own pillows though). The cooler they provided did end up having a broken drain plug and leaked everywhere inside the dome so we just used our own. There is no Microwave to be used in the dome or no common area with one that we saw, firewood is an extra charge after the first batch along with ice (no big deal just a heads up since NY law you cannot bring your own firewood).

Price: Affordable, perfect for what you get. If it was any more expensive I wouldn't think it was worth it.

Location: Eh. You are outside of cambridge a small town with a grocery shop and liquor store (best stop of the trip, black dogs owner was the best person I met the whole time there). But the trails they recommend most were an hour out. Saratoga was also an hour out...like most towns/cities. So if you want to just do a relax glamping hang out with family bike river trip it is fine but going anywhere else is a little trek. Worth going to the trails just be prepared to drive to them, the closest one to the camp site I would not of recommended it wasn't well cared for but the MA trails were fabulous. If you have time to travel into Saratoga go! The fall colors were also beautiful.

Overall: It was fine, would I drive 6hr again to go probably not. Great owners, just over sold for...

Our stay at The Battenkill Glamping Resort was nothing short of magical—we’re already planning out our next visit! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome and a thoughtful tour of the beautifully designed grounds and amenities. This isn’t your average campsite; it’s more like a luxurious 5-star hotel tucked into nature.

We stayed in one of the Deluxe Tent Cabins, and it truly exceeded our expectations: air conditioning, a stunning bathroom with a rain shower, and a super cozy bed made us feel pampered from the start. One of my favorite moments? Wrapping myself in a plush robe and sipping coffee on the porch each morning, listening to the quiet sounds of nature—pure bliss.

We tucked away a few snacks in our fridge, grilled up a light lunch, and ended our evenings with appetizers and chilled cocktails while sitting in the adirondack chairs with an amazing view of the Battenkill. Pro tip: you won’t need to overpack food. The outdoor bistro on-site serves up delicious bites—we enjoyed a perfectly cooked NY strip with corn on the cob, flavorful sausage with peppers and onions, and one of the best woodfired pizzas we’ve had in ages!

For activities, we struck a perfect balance between relaxation and adventure. We played a round of golf at Battenkill Country Club and took a leisurely 40-minute tubing float down the Battenkill River (tubes provided). There were also adorable vintage-style bikes available, which made for a fun ride around the area. And before heading home, we stopped at the resort’s produce stand to bring a little slice of Battenkill charm with us.

If you’re reading this wondering whether to book—just do it. This peaceful oasis is everything we hoped for and more.

PS: As a mom who adores her kids, I have to admit—it was pure bliss to enjoy a serene, kid-free escape (just...

Needed some time away and happened to stumble upon Battenkill Glamping Resort while searching - a little out of our neck of woods and just had the most perfect weekend! ||The owner was very accommodating and kind - just a pleasure to talk to and also a great chef! We had dinner one night and breakfast one morning and then was given the best recommendation to try something close by (Browns Brewing). Everything was very clean and easy to get to - I loved the food truck and common areas, but also the privacy of our cabin.||We stayed in the Bee Cabin right on the water - I was able to switch to it the day before because I really wanted to be closer to the river (and so happy it was still available). It was so cozy and everything listed on the site was available - the pictures represnted it well. Was able to sit coffee and read a book on the chilling fall morning by the water and used the free firewood to make a fire one night under a beautiful night sky.||It was the perfect mix of cozy and refreshing. 10/10, 5 stars! I definitely need to come back. We had an outing one day (so many good little towns and cities nearby) but we're perfectly content to take in the nature on...