I was lucky to find a room here during the Calabogie Blues and Ribfest; although we could only get…read moreit for 1 night. It's also not as close to the Peaks as I thought it would be - it's not far - about 5 km away. I was also a little bit reluctant to book it, because of the price - $250 for 1 night. In the end, I needn't have worried - it was well worth it! We were 4 people, after all. The suite has a full kitchen including a dishwasher and coffee maker, dining room, and living room, 2 TVs, a shared BBQ, a view of the water, and it sleeps 6, although it has 2 separate bedrooms. The master bedroom has a huge ensuite with a soaker jet-tub and separate shower, but what surprised me was the free washer and dryer set tucked away behind the master clothes closet. People 5 and 6 would have had to sleep on the fold out couch. The other beds were comfortable, but I can't speak for the couch ;-) Well laid out with lots of space, and the free wifi does not hurt. I wouldn't hesitate to go back again.

I am still here as I write this review (mid October), but will be leaving tomorrow, a full day…read morebefore our check-out time. The Pros: Beautiful area & lake, and well kept grounds, friendly staff, spacious suites, *very* comfy bed, good hiking in the area, good (if not secure) free WiFi, fireplace (electric), spartan, but functional exercise room (with 2 treadmills, an eliptical, a rowing machine, and 2 bikes, and small set of hand weights), clothes washer and dryer (very old, but functional) The Cons: * Our suite was outfitted with *old* 1980's kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures that are long overdue to be replaced and worked poorly. The toilet seats were rough and peeling, the kitchen supplies, utensils, cutlery, etc was clearly bought as cheaply as possible. * nothing here is energy efficient * The patio furniture is cheap and flimsy & the table literally came apart when I tried to move it. * The unit was not very clean when we arrived (dust bunnies & cobwebs in the corners), and there are no cleaning supplies in the unit. We asked for a vacuum & one was supplied * The water pressure was inconsistent and the faucets were sticky and old, leading to several blasts of water incidents. * thin walls... we could hear our neighbour's conversations. * small, threadbare towels * crappy pillows on the bed (glad we brought our own) I loved the area, but not the resort.

I know that everyone likes to use Expedia or Redtag for booking trips these days, and i certainly…read moreuse them for booking hotels, airfare, and trips........however never underestimate a great travel agent. Shelly will get it fixed when things go wrong....and really that's when you want an agent, when something goes wrong. She even leaves her cell number on her voicemail to get her when they are closed (don't know very many business's that would do that) enjoy your trip. 26 of 30

This is a review of the hiking trails at the resort…read more I moved to Ottawa from the west coast, and really miss the mountains. It is hard to find good hiking trails in Ontario, and the trails at Calabogie resort seem to be some of the best. The resort provides a great map of the trails system (http://www.calabogie.com/images/pdf/manitou-trails-map_web.pdf), and the numerous trails provide something for everyone. The maps do not include any information on distance, so it can be a little hard to plan your route. We started the Manitou Mountain trail off of Barrett-Chute road. The trail is easy-moderate, and tranquil, but a bit mundane. The Manitou Mountan viewpoint is beautiful though, and is worth the trek up to the top (excellent picnic spot). We continued from the Manitou Mountain viewpoint, up to the Skywalk viewpoint via the "accent" trail. This was the steepest section of the hike, but it was short, and very manageable. We headed back to the car via the Indian Pass and Wendigo Way trails. My GPS clocked us in at about 13 km, but I'm not sure how accurately it tracked us. At just an hour from Ottawa, Calabogie makes for a great escape from the city. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a place to hike or snowshoe.

It's such a pretty drive up to the Calabogie Peaks Resort along a twisty, windy, curvy road! I love…read morecoming here in the summer for their 2 music festivals in June and August, but the Resort is best known for winter downhill skiing. You can rent skis here and they offer two lifts going up the "hills" (which are rather steep IMHO!), and a chalet with a canteen on the main floor. Upstairs has a fireplace and a bar where you can warm up, cool down, or just chill out. The upstairs leads out to a balcony offering a panoramic view of the grounds (including the stage for summer concernts). Then there is a staircase that leads down to the grounds. It's a really nice facility. Theres a fall festival coming up this year, when they will offer lifts up the hill to admire the fall colours up close. The staff has all been great, friendly and efficient. August 2017: I am editing my review to add that there's a restaurant called Canthooks in the resort. No idea why I didn't mention it in my previous review; maybe I hadn't gone there before. But I can say that it's pretty good. They offer a decent brunch on the weekends, for about $15.00 all you can eat, which I believe also offers free refills on coffee. I look forward to going back this weekend.

Last minute deal after the Mountain Man Music Festival at Calabogie Peaks in June 2015 - lucky us!…read moreWe have an early shift (7:00 am) back at the festival. G'night! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ More details: we stayed at the motel side of this "resort", which to me doesn't really describe the place: it's not quite that fancy! The motel is on the north side of Calabogie Road, while on the south side of the road Jocko's also offers cottages, which are right on the beach. I'm sure those are a bit more expensive. We were impressed with the room in the motel, because the room itself was bigger than anticipated and it also included a kitchenette with enough room to also offer a table big enough for 4 people to eat at. Beware though, if you stay here: wash all your dishes and dry them and put them away before you leave - otherwise they charge extra for cleaning up after you! I was just so glad to have a place to sleep after the shift and the show at the Peaks, and not having to drive an hour home, get too little sleep and drive back for the 7:00 shift! The Calabogie area is quite pretty, and I would recommend a visit. We go every year.

This location was a good option with a reasonable price. It was right on the lake, clean, friendly…read moreand well situated. They had paddle boards, kayaks and a canoe for use. Some of the equipment was not in great condition (kayak paddles with sharp broken edge). There were a few cabins on the lake side and the motel across the road, well back from a road that was not too busy and easy to cross. I would have given this a higher rating if the check out was 11 not 10 and "satelitte" tv was more than basic cable channels and had the ability to connect a DVD or your laptop. Also, while they did let people use the beach after the early checkout they did not offer any option for changing even though there was a washroom onsite. It seems like a small thing but not being able to use the facilities before a long drive is a bit much especially since they did not make a point of being present during the days while we were there to do periodic washroom cleaning and they had no finished cleaning all the rooms so that washroom could be last. That said, it was a good deal and I would go back. Calabogie is a great area with lots of options for day trips etc. It's a friendly very small town. The Redneck Bistro in town is good and The Neat cafe in Burnstown was very good.

Okay place, about a hundred dollars a night for a room with a double bed. Comes with a private…read morebathroom, mini fridge, microwave, kettle, two seater couch, two chairs, a coffee table, coat racks, TV and controllable heater & A/C. The washroom and mirrors are clean! It's in a quiet area, with only 2 places to eat nearby (pizza place and a shooters restaurant). About 5 rooms in the inn, ground level, it's nice that the room is private. The only thing is that I got bitten by a bed bug (is that acceptable since the inn is in the middle of nowhere?)

This past weekend I travelled to Ottawa from Toronto with my husband for a Triathlon. We decided…read moreto take an additional off from work and booked a long weekend at a cottage on the water in White Lake, Ottawa (Thursday to Sunday). I contacted Snowbird (they rent cottages as well) and she assured me a tranquil and relaxing cottage on the water. We arrived around midnight on Thursday and were awoken by renovations early on Friday. Shortly after, the owners met us at the cottage (which is in fact the guest house to their main residence, where the renovations are taking place) and apologized for the noise - unfortunately, their tiling had fallen down from their newly renovated rooms and they were in a stretch for an upcoming wedding - that is taking place in 2 weeks. To further the inconvenience, an hour later, the bed (in the one room guest house) cracked through, causing me to fall through the frame entirely. We attempted to call the owners in order to have our issue fixed from early afternoon until well in the evening. When we were not able to reach them by phone, we travelled down to their main office (Snowbird Haven) and their residence (where they indicated previously we could find them). Unfortunately, we were not able to find them and we were forced to spend the night on the floor. The next day, far from relaxed, we decided to leave after the Triathlon instead of returning. I contacted the owners and requested to be reimbursed for the last night we did not spend there. She did not respond to my emails and when I finally called her, she stated she has no interest to reimburse me as it was "my choice to leave" and I would hear from her lawyer. A few hours later she called me to tell me her lawyer advised her to reimburse me. When I accepted the transfer, I received a slew of emails including personal attacks: "I see you accepted the money e transfer. You are a very impatient person as I can see you wrote a review on cottage country. That is something that I would expect from a person from Toronto, so I am not surprised. That was how quickly you wrote and that is the same as you trying to reach us. You expect it right away, and think you are the only person we are dealing with. You have a serious problem..oh yes you are a controller by trade....that is it. are a very self centered person and you are certainly not the definition of a "Mother"

Stayed at the big cottage and had a wonderful time. Such a…read morebeautiful park. The owners Joanne and Ken were very welcoming and made our weekend special. We'll definitely be back.

Really enjoyed our stay this past weekend at Moonstone Manor!…read more This B&B is located in a large, newly renovated home. There are three guest suites each meant for two adults, so at any given time there are at max 6 adult guests. Combined with being out in the country, this means that it is nice and QUIET! A rare and refreshing quality. There are many things to praise but I cannot continue without mentioning that Susie and Mark, the owners, are the best asset of this business. They are both incredibly welcoming, hospitable, and attentive, while also being conscious of giving you space as a guest to do your thing. Upon checking in, Susie sat down with us to discuss breakfast. She is careful to note any allergies or aversions, and to review the menu in advance! We were able to schedule our breakfast for any time between 7-9am. Breakfast itself was generous and more importantly, delicious! We had yogurt with fruit and homemade granola, quiche, potatoes, a stuffed tomato, juice, and all the coffee we could drink. The last thing I want to focus on is that this house is remarkably CLEAN. Susie and Mark have two friendly, quiet dogs and two cats, but unless you are looking right at them you'd never know it. I am actually allergic to dogs and cats, and had zero reaction during my two night stay. In her past Susie worked in a healthcare field and it shows...this is one of the cleanest houses I've ever been in. But it did not feel sterile and cold, quite the opposite. I happened to be visiting for a wedding in Kanata but I will happily stay at Moonstone Manor anytime I need to be in the Ottawa area. It's a quick 20 minute drive downtown to the ByWard Market/Parliament/National Gallery/etc. I can't see myself ever getting a hotel in the city knowing that this is an option. All that to say, if you are thinking of staying here, do it!

i found this bed and breakfast on Expedia, the owner Susie and Mark are really an amazing couple…read morethe our great hosts. There home is warm and really well appointed, They have 2 adorable dogs and there's 2 cats which they you don't really see. The rooms are well equipped with everything you need i had the room at the back and overlooked the rear garden and they have a hot tub which you are allowed to use. Breakfast is really good Susie will ask on day of check in what you like for breakfast and at what time and breakfast is ready at that time. Its close to Ottawa and the Canadian Tire Centre.

We stayed in a cabin. Very friendly staff. Crystal was super helpful. Cabin and grounds very clean…read more Cabin could use a screen door. Back window opener was broken. While a small desk fan was provided, an overhead ceiling fan would really help. The experience was wonderful. Would stay again .

Very well kept, clean campground. We only stayed one night while traveling through Ontario…read more Campground host was very helpful and welcoming. Bathhouse was very clean and had thoughtful extra touches, such as extra hooks to hand things while showering and hand soap dispensers.