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."

I have business in Northbay rental properties I live in California originally from Toronto I have…read moreto tell you I will never stay anywhere else but here spacious clean organized great job love my stay and I have to tell you I am a very fussy customer everything was perfect and the breeze comes off like at night you can taste the clean air

I had stayed here about ten years ago and been very impressed with the service, cleanliness and…read moreoverall feel. I understand there is new ownership and I'm not certain if they are in the process of renovating or upgrading but my experience was less than ideal. Pros: great views; large room; clean, comfortable mattress in main bedroom; nice linens Cons: I was in a second floor room (it is a motel style where you access your room directly from outside) and I had to carry my luggage up two flights of stairs with no offer of help from staff; the room had clearly been recently renovated but there were many items unfinished or poorly done (unfilled holes in floors where wiring had been run, obvious patching on walls, wrinkled wallpaper, broken blinds, wall mounted TV was both crooked and off centre); the door to the room was very difficult to open and close (sticking); I specifically ordered a room with a Murphy bed to accommodate another person - the bed had a very cheap / soft mattress and did not sit properly on the floor (it was slanted toward the footboard); although the room was a suite (separate sleeping and living areas) there was only a TV in the living area; the air conditioning unit was very loud and not terribly efficient; several burnt out / non operational lights (including in the shower) Overall there is great potential but the poor attention to detail impacts the experience significantly. The views from the room were amazing but the overall experience was not what I remember from my previous stay. With some cosmetic upgrades and greater attention to detail it could be a great resort. At this point in time I would not recommend for the price.

We spent Labour Day weekend at Tom Rae Lodge; it was our first time and we didn't know what to…read moreexpect. When we arrived, we were greeted by Pam and she was very nice. Gave us our keys and explained everything to us. When we got to our cottage (#4), we were very pleased to see how clean the cottage was. Much better than we expected; beds have brand new mattresses and the enclosed porch is awesome. We will definitely go back!

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. :)

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.

when you come here. you know why they take your money in full before you see your room…read more dirty. lots of saftey and health issues. fire places useable. broke screens. bass of fire box burned out. hot tubs dirty unmaintained food was less than exceptable grounds are very un kept. they said they are going organic. not correct. just not doing maintenance Wish I could put pictures on this review!? Save your money. Go somewhere else Please !!

The Sundown Ridge has been my home away from home in my travels this past year. This beautiful…read morechalet-style inn is family owned and operated, and perfect if you need a cozy place to stay for a few nights. The staff here are fantastic -- so sweet, and so friendly. They're available pretty much anytime, and are always happy to help (even if you're calling for the third time in a row because you can't figure out how to get the satelite TV working). Since I'm usually there about once a month, they know me on a first name basis. And even though it's a small inn, they always manage to find a room for me, even if I call them last minute. Although the decor isn't ultra modern, the rooms are always clean and tidy. They have free wi-fi and satelite TV. Each room has either a walk out "deck" or balcony; it doesn't matter if you're on the lower or upper level, because either way you'll have a gorgeous view of the water. One of my favourite touches is the heated floors in the bathroom...yeah that's right, HEATED FLOORS! Waking up on a chilly North Bay morning in February isn't quite so bad when you know you're not going to freeze your feet on the tiles :) Breakfast is no-frills, but also included in the price. The coffee is a little weak, but it's brewed every morning, and you can take your pick of fresh fruit and granola bars. To top it all off, the price for a regular room (two double beds) is only $79 / night! You really can't beat that.

I went to Deerhurst for a company conference recently, it was my second time visiting, but I'll…read morecount it as my first time since I was able to experience much more of what it had to offer this time around. Driving up there with the fall colours - spectacular. It's really in a beautiful spot, so it had that going for it. It didn't have....much else? I mean granted - I was NOT going there for golf, and it's more of a golf resort. There is not a lot to do once you're there and it's off-season. We did the escape rooms (2 out of the 4) and they were FANTASTIC! Well put together, good props and the rooms were fun. They weren't too hard to figure out but a fun challenge. Aside from these rooms and some ax throwing...that's it for 'fun'. The restaurants were fine - breakfast brunch was a good mix, dinner was tasty...I had steak on one of the nights and it was delicious and made with care. Nothing stood out about the food, it tasted good and there was a decent variety to choose from. The rooms were very run of the mill, kinda outdated and what you might expect at an older resort in northern Ontario. Nothing to rave about. Was this the place I'd choose for a company retreat? Probably not - but only because you're stuck in 1 spot eating at the same places every day...but if you're only here for a day or 2, it would be ok.

We recently stayed her for our sisters wedding up in Kearney. We stayed in a 3 bedroom 3 bath. We…read morehad to call to have the fireplace serviced, it wouldn't turn off. They finally had to take it off the remote and we had to manually turn on/off for it to work. Then had to call because the AC wouldn't turn off the first night. My husband who is bald froze all night long. When the 'engineer' came out he couldn't figure it out and called to have another 'engineer' come out, who was a very condescending little man. I explained to him 3 times what the first man had said was the problem and kept trying to tell me I just needed to turn it off. Only to find out AFTER we left for the day, the condenser was bad. Also the sinks in the bathrooms were on a very slow drain. Also walking into the room the wood in the outside appears to be rotting away. Next up the spa... as I said we were there for our sisters wedding so they wanted a treatment. My SILs got a massage from the same woman, who was really looking for a talk therapist than a customer wanting a soothing massage. Both mentioned how much she talked, which you should never do as a therapist and both complained how much they hurt afterwards. I had a lovely woman, Yvonne, who gave me a great pedicure. The very young woman at the front seemed so disinterested in her job and helping people. I had to repeatedly go ask questions. The last question was I can't get in the pool area where my SIL was. Her reply was, I gave her the pass and she said she would wait for you. Not, here I will take you back and let you in or use your room key that will let you in. Really piss poor customer service. Dinner in the restaurant was so lackluster. 2 had linguine and clams/mussels. Between the two of them, less than 10 shellfish. My husband ordered the Mac n cheese and it was literally macaroni with some shredded cheese on the top and put under the broiler. I had overcooked flatbread. We tried to sign up for the escape room and couldn't get anyone to answer the phone. It would ring and ring then someone would pick it up and hang up. We finally walked down to the office several hours later and was told, "we just sold out". Well maybe if you had answered the phone in the first place we might have been able to do it. It is highly unlikely anyone would ask me to recommend a place up here Huntsville since I am from Southern California but I will NEVER EVER recommend this place. Shame on you Deerhurst, spend some of the money you are charging and fix this place up. You should be ashamed