I had an amazing weekend here sharing the chalet with a group of friends to celebrate opur mutual…read morefriends wedding! We arrived on Saturday around 2pm. We had a bit of time to relax and explore the property before the first ceremony and buffet dinner that night. The second day we had a gourmet breakfast brunch and then most of the day free to wander around more, enjoy the hot tub, and get ready for the second ceremony on the dock. Weather was perfect both days - high 70s, sunny, intermittently overcast, and really everything you could want for a summer wedding. Our actual chalet was amazing - beautifully decorated, spacious for the 4-5 of us, and had great views of and direct access to the lake. Our air conditioning unit did leak a bit but other than that, no maintenance or mechanical issues. Our unit had 1.5 baths - the extra half bath really made a difference in us being able to get ready at a leisurely pace which made the experience that much more pleasant. As far as the rest of the property, the communal pool and hot tub is actually in a relatively small enclosed space, but still brightly decorated/furnished and a fun spot to hang out. The lobby, bar, and lounge area are great for relaxing or you can sit out in one of the many adirondack seats overlooking the water. And the formal dining area where we had the buffet breakfasts and plated dinners was so elegant, stylish, and luxurious. Lots of white, clean feel, etc, and best of all, an actual piano! All in all, we had a great time and to share the chalet for two nights among 5 people, the cost was much more reasonable and easier top swallow. Highly recommend checking this spot out if you are ever up this way! @azfitfoodfun

Review from James (age 6) "It is great and fun. Everybody should go there. I made a snow man that…read morewas giant, almost bigger than myself. I bet you will do something fun too. Also, the hot tubs are very nice but make sure you don't go in too fast."

On a scale of 1-10, you truly are a 25!…read more I've just returned from my 7th year in a row, week-long stay at Arowhon Pines, where perfection is the watchword, where attention to detail is evident at all levels, from the continuous renovations that blend into the environment so well you'd think they'd always been that way, to the lovingly prepared food always with a new twist every year, to the friendly and helpful housekeeping staff, to the hardworking kitchen and dining room staff; to the groundskeepers and maintenance men, whose invisible presence is felt in all the beauty, cleanliness and perfection around the property. Nothing is too much trouble for the approachable yet unobtrusive staff. I ate well, slept well, played well and worked well. Heaven couldn't possibly be more beautiful or more perfect. Coming back is always like coming home to an amazing family. It's my annual pilgrimage for rest, rejuvenation and restoration, while the Arowhon muse helps me write up a storm on my books and blog. Thank you to Theresa, Adam, David, Edward, Erik and everyone for your effective, tireless, welcoming hospitality. I didn't think you could improve on perfection, but you've done it again! On a scale of 1-10, you truly are a 25!

(Late to review) I…read morewent here with 4 of my friends for a friend's birthday at dinner time. My friend graciously paid for everyone (yay!!) and it was $75pp for an all you eat meal. It was delicious and scrumptious. The appetizers and desserts are the highlight for sure - there's sushi, chicken wings, sandwiches, a variety of dips and veggies, soup etc etc. For the entree, you can eat two entrees, so I got the steak and fish. The steak was great but the fish could use more seasoning. The desserts were so great - full selection from mousse to date squares. After the meal, you can sit outside in the balcony and it's truly beautiful. Algonquin Park at its finest. It was definitely one of the best meals I've had this year. We sat for too long and they shut off the lights at around 9:30pm for the main lodge and that was our cue to leave. :)

Went to this place last summer and it was a terrible experience. The management was very rude to…read moreus. We paid the lady to dump are tanks on are trailer which was double the price of most parks. When we went out to dump the tanks we were greeted by a man who asked us what the HELL we were doing? I asked him who he was,he said he was the owner. I explain to the man what I was doing. "emptying my tanks" he said that he does not offer that service. I explained to him that I've already paid for the service to the lady at the front desk. He mumbled that I was full of sh*t. Then he explained to me that he is the owner and the lady was his wife. He went into the front office and never came back out. I've heard from many other people not to engage this gentleman. I would not recommend this place.

From the owner: We are a family campground located on a large freshwater lake, Pickerel Lake, for travel trailers,…read moreRV's and tent camping. We also have 3 lakefront cottages available for vacation rentals.

This lovely lodge has it all - delicious food (all included), cozy accommodations (wood-burning…read morefireplaces), and a tranquil environment with as much or as little as you want to do. Highly recommended!

If you don't own a cottage of your own and still want to experience Lake Joseph, this could be the…read morespot for you! I'll be honest, it certainly shows it's age in the interior of the rooms - but I believe they are renovating and refreshing some of them. This resort has two restaurants, a spa, pool/hot tub, and is directly on the lake. Rooms are mini cottages with 1-2 bedrooms. They include a very small kitchenette with a mini fridge - great for snacky items but not for cooking full meals, in my opinion. The dock to relax on is great, but could be bigger as it can get busy and cramped - if you don't head down early you could miss out on a chair. There are TONS of water sports and activities offered here too. Anything from a calming sunset pontoon boat ride to a water trampoline. The golf course is stunning and exudes all the details of Muskoka like rock and forest you don't find anywhere close to the city. If you're looking for a taste of cottage country for a long weekend, I would recommend checking this spot out!

Do not eat here. We have a cottage on the lake and always want to support local businesses…read morehowever - waited almost an hour for our food. Fish was over cooked, veggies were clearly frozen and barely warm. This is consistently a problem here and the bill still almost $200 bucks. If you're going to charge Toronto prices, you better deliver on service and food quality. Super disappointing. 0 out of 10

Paid for a 3 night non-refundable stay (Friday-Sunday night). Due to some confusion, I didn't…read morerealize that I already had this booked, so I ended up booking Friday and Saturday night at a different hotel. Called Sunday morning, was told that since I did not show up, the reservation was cancelled (understandable). Asked if I could stay Sunday night in the same room category without having to pay for a new reservation (mind you that I had already paid once to stay Sunday night). Front desk manager informed my travel agent that the only way I could stay is to pay for another night. I run my own short-term rental business, so I understand that I shouldn't get a refund, even if someone else booked those same nights in my place. What I don't understand is if the room was still available (I wasn't asking for an upgrade or refund), and I already paid for the reservation, why I would have to pay even more to finish my stay. I would never dream of not giving my guests (who have done similar things) the option to stay when the room is still available. I legally have no recourse except to leave them a negative review for poor customer service.

If you want amazing sunsets on Lake Nipissing, then you need to come here for dinner. We didn't…read morestay the night, but the atmosphere and food were second to none

Ok, we haven't stayed but 8 of us pulled in by boat for dinner and it was nothing short of…read morespectacular. This spot is worth the drive by boat or car. It is like something out of a movie set that time has slightly left behind. Rustic cabins and a main lodge line a bucolic beach with water so warm and shallow that you have to wander out for ages before it gets deep. The menu was expected... wings, fingers, fish and chips and not exactly cheap, but the food was hot and delicious, the service was great (I barely finished a beer when the next arrived - just the way I like it!), and we left full, happy and wet from the post-dinner swim.

Our 2nd time - I LOVE how clean the rooms are! Ruthlessly clean. It's marvellous…read more The staff are all great, zero issues. All very professional and pleasant. I asked for replacement pillows (non allergenic), and they brought them within 20 minutes, absolutely no problem. The food is really good and well presented. The steak with the peppercorns is great, perfectly done. The burger is consistently delicious. It was a birthday stay, and the hotel put balloons all over the bed - a nice touch. The little touches are appreciated (but I feel for the poor person who had to blow them up ). We'll be back.

We trekked up to JW Rosseau for a two night stay to celebrate a birthday, and I was shocked by how…read moremuch this hotel had gone downhill from our past stays. There were some positives that we still enjoyed (their heated indoor/outdoor pool is hard to beat), but for the price tag, this stay was really disappointing. Our room was really showing signs of age, especially the bathrooms, as there were cracks in the ceiling, chips in the vanity and our bathroom fan did not work. When we notified the staff about the issue with the fan, they sent someone to take a look, but weren't able to fix it. No further steps were taken to remediate the non-working fan. The facilities were also lacking as one of the showers in the women's change room by the pool remained closed for both days we were there. Considering that there are only 2 showers, having only 1 operational shower was not ideal. On to the food. We dined in at the Chophouse one of the evenings and the food was barely average. Our server's wine recommendation fell flat as it was way sweeter than the "dry white" he said the bottle was. The rosemary olive foccacia was served with butter instead of olive oil. The half dozen oysters were good, but my fish was salty and over-cooked, the medium-rare striploin was ho hum (pretty tough for the cut advertised), and the half lobster thermidor was dry and disappointing. All this for $500+ was ridiculously over-priced. The room service breakfast we ordered didn't fare much better with over-cooked pancakes and a rather sad looking standard 2 eggs and sausage breakfast. The smoked salmon platter was probably the best out of all we ordered. Again, at $120ish, this breakfast felt just as outrageous as our dinner. We did enjoy the pool and the hot tub a lot which is what earned JW Rosseau the 2 stars for this stay. I hope Marriott invests some money to update this otherwise beautiful hotel to really bring it back to its earlier days glory when it first opened.

It's beyond amazing. I've stayed in the cabin and the domes and I love both. I love them both,…read morefully equipped heated air conditioned, full fridge with freezer, the kitchens have everything. The whole place is gorgeous and love paddle boarding canoeing swimming fishing, swimming to the landing on the lake. It's so relaxing, I love everything about this amazing place.

From the owner: Otter Pointe is a glamping resort with a separate washroom building with heated floors, showers…read morewith hot running water, and state-of-the-art plumbing. We have campgrounds on site for tent camping. There is space to host events, including weddings, at our gorgeous point overlooking panoramic views over the lake.