Best brunch in the area! Very good value and lovely atmosphere. All the food was very flavourful -…read morethe best bread pudding and waffles (with homemade whip cream, meringue, and berry sauce) around! Came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the lovely host even indulged us with a couple glasses of complimentary Prosecco. Excellent service. Lovely view. Wonderful live piano player who played an excellent repertoire of tunes.

Wandered back after a few years with friends to try the Saturday roast beef…read more Been back a few time now as our friends enjoy it. Only once our server was not too good. Very happy with the server we had the first and last time he was very good. Food was tasty and lots of it. My buddy and I have big appetites but our wives are tiny so there was more than enough to go around. Really hated having to put on our masks every time the server came to our table. No other restaurants we have visited in the last few months has required this and we go to a lot. Good social distancing and place is very clean. Got to visit just the weekend before lockdown

I stayed at Away Cabins with my family earlier this month for 3 nights and all 5 of us loved our…read moretime there! The Boat House Cabin that we stayed in was right on the water, complete with its own dock and the views were gorgeous any time of the day, especially at sunset. The cabin itself was spacious, spotlessly cleaned, and beautifully designed with modern amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen and stunning washroom features. So many thoughtful details went into the design of the cabin from the pretty tiling, artwork in the bedrooms, types of plates, etc. The basket of goodies (Away Cabins water bottle and various snacks) was also a nice touch. We also enjoyed the many shared amenities on site such as the hot tub with stunning views of the lake, the communal fire pit, a variety of fun games in the shed, and water equipment like kayaks and pedal boats. The kind and welcoming hosts Debbie and Jason check in on guests during their stay and they honestly thought of everything for such a relaxing getaway! Pictures don't do this place justice - all of my photos from here are unfiltered by the way for those wondering. We had such a magical stay with Away Cabins and absolutely recommend this place to everyone!

Sometimes you want to stay in the type of "cottage" that is actually a monster luxury home thar…read morelooks like it is staged for a photo shoot in a decorating magazine. But sometimes you want a more relaxed experience. Fee's Landing is that place. The cottages are definitely rustic (honestly I think using the word resort in the name is a bit of a stretch) but comfortable. The website descriptions are pretty accurate so i won't waste space on that. There 5 cottages, shared paddle boats, kayaks and canoes. There are frequently lots of families and the kids enjoy running between the beach and play ground. As I said the cottages are rustic but obvious recent improvements such as recently built fire pits for each cottage. Bring a fishing rod...honestly I have no idea what type of fish...but the kids had hours of fun every day fishing off the dock the beach area is good but other than that the lake is pretty weedya

This is the nicest setting and well run medium sized resort I have stayed at in many years. It is…read morelocated on Pigeon Lake in the Kawarthas and has excellent views and direct access to the water. The property is very well maintained and taken care of with no sign of disrepair or complacency, very nicely laid out as well. The cottages are appointed with everything to make your stay as comfortable as can be. Amenities such as fully appointed kitchen, indoor fireplace, bbq, comfortable beds and furniture, sat tv, and of course wifi (that worked perfect). All you need to bring is your clothes and food and you're good to go. The cabins have a nice size deck that faces the water with a fire pit just steps away. There is also a small onsite store and you can rent watercraft to get out on the lake as well. The owner seemed genuinely concerned at making our stay enjoyable yet was not intrusive in the slightest way, very considerate. I would not hesitate to recommend Fees Landing to my friends and family without a fear of disappointing anyone and will go back in the near future.

Been going there for years, Very great experience and very comfortable and accommodating. Highly…read moreRecommended, whatever i needed i got.

A real hidden gem, Rice lake is only about one hour east from the Toronto area. We fell in love…read morewith the scenery as soon as we saw it. Pinecrest cottages was originally a summer retreat and has been around for about 150 years ! at some point about 20 cottages were built. Currant owners Diego & Lynn have owned the property for about 6 years and have done extensive renovations to the buildings and water front area.We brought along our own boat and there was ample space at the dock, pinecrest also has plenty of rental boats of all sizes and free canoes and kayaks .The cottages were clean and comfortable with great vistas and sun sets. The fishing is great either by boat or just off the dock.The cost turned out to be less than we thought ! We enjoyed the night time fires and found the other guests to be friendly, some traveled quite a distance from areas in the U.S and one we spoke to have been visiting for over 25 years ! we had a great week and have pre booked for next year. Martin & Melody

Okay - I've been coming here every year with my Uni buddies for a week of boating, campfires,…read moreswimming at the sandbar and perhaps the odd brewski. I can tell you that the hosts are terrific and the other park patrons are friendly and helpful. We are regulars in Cottage 1 and have enjoyed the lakeside views and the stars at night - especially the Perseids meteor showers when the sky's are clear. In fact I'm wondering why I should share this gem and increase our competition for choice rental weeks. Oh well (grin).

This place is great. Its a quiet place with no drunken teenagers, we had a great wknd away. Its…read moredefinitely a place for adults. The cottage was a little outdated but clean, and thats all that mattered for us. We just needed out of the city for a couple days. The kitchen came stocked with everything we needed so that was awesome, and the owners are really sweet. The only thing that prevented me from giving this place 5 stars is that theres a "no walking around with alcohol rule," which is sh*tty if you want to have a beer by the water. My girlfriend and I were disappointed this was a thing; watching the sunset by the beach with a cold one would have made my night, and for $300 for two nights I think were entitled to that. Other than that, cozy and great get away for the wknd. Just hide your drinks or youll feel policed while keeping the peace on your vacation. They should really make this a *u may be asked not to walk around with alcohol* rule. We get why its in place, but unless youre a drunken jerk, it shouldnt be a thing.

We visited the area for the first time in 16 years since selling our nearby cottage…read more Hush Lodge & Cottages (previously known as Beaver Lake Lodge) has been in operation since 2014. The owners - Corinne and Gord Evely - are very friendly and informative. We rented Cabin #1, a 2 bedroom cottage with all the amenities - 1st BR w/ a queen bed & 2nd BR with a single over twin bunkbed. Running water (altho' not potable), full bath, complete kitchen w/ fridge, oven, microwave, coffee maker and dining area. Living room with satellite TV. Fully screened in porch. Porch landing and a large gas BBQ. A fire pit next to a picnic table and seating in Adirondack chairs (plastic, but oh-so comfy!) A small lake is attached to the property. There are various boats available to use for free (!!!) and a swimming raft out in the middle of the lake. A wee bit pricey for this old boy's taste ($195 per night w/ a min 2 night stay, weekly available), but my son footed the cost and I bought the food, so... A most enjoyable stay & visit at the Hush Lodge! I am a bit biased, having frequented the area for decades and absolutely loving it. If you have the chance, I'd highly recommend a visit to the Barry's Bay / Combermere area and a stay at the Hush Lodge & Cottages. You won't regret it!! -- Greybeard Robb

My husband and I stayed here under the recommendation of a coworker who has stayed here before. We…read morespent 3 days and 2 nights during the 2018 Easter long weekend. We slept in one of the lower-floors Master's suites. Overall, we had a lovely time in spite of the April Canadian weather. We spent some time in the hot tub outside, which sits on the balcony facing the lake. We also sat in the jacuzzi, watched some Netflix, lit the fireplace, and used their Algonquin parking pass to do some hiking in the area. The best part was dinner; everything was delicious. The best courses are the entree and dessert. Make sure you go in with an empty stomach and bring your own wine! There is a corkage fee of $20 but it's so much better than purchasing one of theirs. On the flip side, I wished they had just omitted the separate but mandatory parking and firewood fees. I wouldn't have noticed a difference if they jacked up the room price and just hide the parking and firewood fees. When you see those extra items on your bill you feel like they're really penny pinching you, which kind of ruins the overall experience. The in-room coffee fee is also quite ridiculous; $2 per k-cup - are you kidding me? Nonetheless, I would recommend this place to my friends and family and may consider coming back again. I would strongly encourage the owners to get rid of the stupid fees; they really ruin the experience for you when everything else seems so flawless.

Outdated and run down…read more The food was delicious, we love the breakfast room service, but the cabin we stayed in needs some fixing. I wouldn't step on the front porch for fear I'd go thru. We had a terrible smell in the coffee bar area the first night, I'm sure it was a dead something, they took care of it right away! Charging extra for the in room coffee is very cheap! Come on!! The foot stool in our room has seen better days, it was FILTHY! There's old and there's need to be replaced, the patio chair covers are disgustingly dirty and old. I'm sure they're at-least 30 years old. Small details like updating visions and tub stoppers (brown and disintegrated) can go a long way. We had a private parking spot next to our cabin and STILL got charged parking fees. That's a bit ridiculous, for the price everyone pays there is plenty that should be included. Ice to get the park pass for free, we used it daily. I'm not sure I'd recommend to anyone, unless they got it as a gift.

Was looking forward to visiting the Lake on the Mountain Restaurant with my mom and 5 month old…read moredaughter, but left a bit disappointed with the overall experience. Let's start with the positives. The view and atmosphere were lovely - the lake on the mountain is really beautiful and we and a great view from our table on the patio. It took a while to be greeted and seated for our reservation, the hostess wasn't super attentive. Our server was polite but not overly enthusiastic about anything on the menu or anything really. When I asked her what she would recommend on the menu, she didn't sound overly excited about any of the options (should have been our first red flag). We had ordered San Pellegrino to drink and the server asked if we would like anything else to drink. We asked her what the other non alcoholic options were and she said they had lemonade, but it was made from a powder (another red flag). I'm glad she was honest about it but I was surprised that they wouldn't have made fresh lemonade or at least had another option. Our appetizers took a super long time to arrive. My mom decided to start with their housemade pate and I ordered the mussels, which were prepared in a garlic cream sauce that day (menu says they change their preparation for that particular dish daily). My mom said she enjoyed her pate however the mussels arrived lukewarm and the accompanying bread was burnt. Not an ideal way to enjoy this type of dish. I asked the server if she would kindly bring bread that was less charred and she said that she could bring more but it would look the exact same due to the way the chefs prepared it. Very odd. She offered to bring untoasted bread instead, so I said yes. The mussels themselves were ok but they weren't cleaned properly and a few of them still had their beards (?) on and one was super sandy. Doesn't instill a lot of confidence in the quality of the food when there isn't care taken in the preparation. There were also a few which were slightly closed so I didn't risk eating those ones. We were still working on our appetizers when our mains arrived (tourtiere for my mom, a burger and fries for me), the timing was too close. As other reviewers noted, this food also did not arrive hot either, but rather lukewarm. Because it was windy and we were still working on our appetizers, our entrees were borderline cold by the time we started eating them. My mom said her tortiere was just ok and so was my burger. The burger itself didn't have a lot of flavour and the fries seemed like they were likely from frozen ones. Sadly, this place could be really awesome if the peeps running the kitchen put a bit more effort into preparation, ensuring the food is hot and using fresh local ingredients. I also read from other reviewers that the menu hasn't changed in years so perhaps an overhaul is due. In it's current state, I would not rush to return and would not recommend visiting unless perhaps coming for just a drink and maybe an appetizer.

Food and view were wonderful! I had the orricchietti and the bruschetta, and loved both. Loved…read moresitting on the patio next to the water. A great find!