absolutely amazing restaurant…read more Hidden gem in Muskoka. Food, service and atmosphere was top shelf!!!!! Very well priced and the restaurant was incredibly clean!!!! Very professional staff!!!! We will be back again!!!

This is our 2nd time at the Muskoka Beach house cottages and if I could give it 10 stars I would!…read more Both times we stayed in cottage 2 and it was in was stunning! It was exactly as pictured with lots of added touches! In the kitchen we had a large table, big enough to do a 1000 piece puzzle or play a board game (Yes, they have both available) and still have room to eat. The fridge has a built in water jug that automatically refills and the freezer makes 2 kinds of ice (it's the little things that matter!). The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need to make and eat your meals (including both glass and plastic for the kids!). Each room has it own heating and cooling system so everyone can set their own temperature. The furniture is cozy and comfortable to snuggle up and watch tv. The beds and bedding are AMAZING! I had my best night sleep while I was there! It was like sleeping on a cloud! The staff is friendly and outgoing and available if you need them! We didn't get a chance to try the restaurant yet but the menu looks incredible so we will definitely be back!

Had a wonderful staycation at this Muskoka resort. The hot tub, cold plunge and barrel sauna was a…read moregreat way to relax and the complimentary breakfast was delicious. The resort is dog friendly which is a bonus. You're able to use the facilities before check in as well. There's a lot more water activities to do in the summer if you go during that time, even during the winter there was a pool table, lawn games and kids activities in the great hall for everyone. Reasonably priced as well! Would love to come back any day.

My wife surprised me with an overnight stay on Valentine's Day and WOW! Neither of us had been…read morebefore so weren't 100% sure what to expect, but we're going to remember this forever. The staff, decor, amenities, service, food, room, and general ambiance were unparalleled. Windermere House has to be the most gorgeous lakeside resort in Southern Ontario and one of the best in the world. Like walking through your best dream. Thanks to the whole team. Absolutely worth it. We'll be back as soon as possible.

Facilites are excellent and accommodation in the main building first class following renovation…read more The only downside is the lack of fine dining since the main restaurant was burnt down a few years ago. The lakeside Boathouse Restaurant is OK but mainly casual and for me uninspiring fare. Service is efficient and staff attentive. Somewhat expensive but reflective of the resort and its generally well-heeled clientele. The Chalet/Condominium style accommodation, not that we experienced it, has catering facilities. This would be advantageous for many as nearby Gravenhurst offers limited and unexciting dining and Bracebridge much the same. During our stay it was mainly large families and the beach areas were lively and crowded, although guests had the option of three pools in the complex.. The attached golf course is renowned and highly regarded in the golfing community and not for high handicappers. Again, another expensive aspect of this resort. However, If you are not budget conscious and enjoy spectacular views and lake activities it should easily provide a satisfactory break or vacation for every age group.

This is one of our favorite places to come. Every year for the last 5 years we've come to visit…read moreTaboo. The hotel itself is modern and beautiful. The beds are absolutely incredible leading to the best sleeps ever! We've stayed in both resort view and lakeview rooms and love them all the same. The staff go out of their way to make your stay great from recommendations for dinner to going above and beyond! They heard we had recently got engaged so when we arrived there was a lovely note from the staff saying congratulations. One year we came up for thanksgiving which was a couple of days after my husband's birthday and when we got to our room there was a lovely happy birthday card and a bottle of wine which we enjoyed while watching the sunset. The golf course was lovely. It was perfect for both our levels, challenging but fun. They space out tee times so you really feel like you are the only ones on the course. We always have a great time at Taboo and we'll keep coming back! :D

Only stayed for 1 night but definitely already making plans to go back (a family member booked on…read morethe spot for a room during Thanksgiving). The property manager is as nice and accommodating as can be, especially when it's a group of 9 people coming in late and being loud as can be. The rooms are immaculately clean and has a hot tub! Fun times. Five of us shared one of the large rooms (1 bedroom with a double bed) then the main room had 2 double beds) and it spacious enough. Room also had a nice patio in the back that lead to the fire pits/bbq are along with the river. You can also rent canoes and kayaks for a nominal fee. Highly recommended!

The Rosseau is a beautiful resort, set on top of hill overlooking Lake Rosseau. There has been a…read moregreat deal of attention put toward ensuring that guests have a true Muskoka experience - including a small fire pit (with a live smoldering fire) right near the entrance. The rooms are top notch as are the balconies. No expense was spared on the resort or rooms. The reason why I did not give them 5 stars is because of service and a few small things that need to be rectified. 1. The staff is young and very eager to please, but the lack of experience definitely shows. As a result, we wasted a few hours waiting for a charter boat on a Saturday due to the marina's scheduling mix ups and lack of communication. This was very frustrating, and even though it was not our fault, we needed to escalate the issue before it was eventually resolved to my satisfaction - which was even more upsetting. 2. There are 4 restaurants on site, however the room service menu only has 3 options for a dinner main entree (steak, fish, chicken)? Why the wedding menu? In the end, I had to physically visit the restaurants, ask for a copy of their menu, return to my room with the menus and order what I wanted. Why not just add these items to the In room dining menu? Anyway, the food was always promptly delivered and set up with a white table cloth and fresh cut local flowers! (a lot of attention to detail). I guess that's why there is an included 18% gratuity for room service. Again, not huge issues - but those are the two reasons why I did not give 5 stars. That being said - I will definitely return and have highly recommended this resort to my family and friends!

Great view (get the lake view if you can), great food (large portions) & great hospitality!!read more

Our vacation was perfect from the minute we arrived. Our cottage was beautiful, the service was…read morePERFECT, and it really felt like we lived there. It was a great time for our family to reconnect and enjoy a true cottage experience (but much more luxurious). The kids loved getting up early and swimming until sunset. They didn't even turn on the T.V. or their devices. It was an amazing experience. Thank you Jayne! Jess

The end of our trip was much better. Jayne's sent employees to clean up the goose droppings and…read morecompensated us for the inconvenience.

This review is really 3.5 stars. We stayed here with family and I picked it because of the…read moreoutstanding reviews on trip advisor. This review is all over the board because some things were really outstanding and others lacking. Pros. The resort has a trampoline in the water, slides, paddle boards, paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, all included in the price of the resort and all of the water toys were laid out daily so 5 stars for that. Additionally the kids club was wonderful and they did so many fun activities with the kids like an animal show and tye dye t shirts. I really love the family friendly bonding as it should be feel. Cons The cabins while they are right on the lake are really bare bones so for someone like me who isn't familiar with cabin life it was a surprise. No tvs or wifi in the cabins which could be a plus for family bonding. The main dining room has breakfast and dinners included and the dining room is simply beautiful with a view of the lake. However the meals and service were below average. The fish was either too dry or steak too raw. The breakfast was inedible to me but the price of the resort is very reasonable so I guess I can't complain?? Also service isn't great. They forgot my meal and I had to find someone to bring it and forget about refills. All in all, the experience was perfect for family bonding and with a few tweaks this place could easily be 5 stars.

We had a wonderful week with our family and extended family. Kids were still in school in Canada so…read morefoot traffic hadn't picked up to capacity yet but it's booked solid for the rest of the summer. Staff was very friendly and offered a children's program which my kids really enjoyed. The food was good and we left every meal stuffed. It was 13 hour drive for us to get here but if it were closer we'd definitely come back.

After nearly 5 years we returned for our anniversary to find that not only has not much changed, in…read morefact, the services at the Marriott have been in decline. Everywhere that I go I have to clean my own chair and seats. This was a sign. First, everything is overpriced. If paying $700 per night wasn't enough, nearly every item on the resort is expensive in a way that does not map to its proportions. $18 for 3 oysters doesn't align with MP, $30 per child to jump on an inflatable raft on the lake, $150/hr jet ski rentals are just the tipping point. Look, I understand that the resort is for people who are privileged and certainly we are one of those people, but that doesn't mean I want to be raked over the coals for every little thing on the Resort. There was a time when everything was included, call me old fashioned, but what's included here? The service and attention to detail is greatly lacking and some staff informed us that it was their first day on the job. It was like pulling teeth to get information out of the front desk. Those failures of the staff are a direct result of poor leadership, and I think the lack of leadership is showing throughout the business as a whole. The spa was underwhelming as well, the two massage chairs (that are not cleaned between uses) and the Amazon 'reflexology' foot massage machine (which only does the right foot), accompanied by an oxygen concentrator that requires you to put on nasal cannula to inhale through some colored liquids for "relaxation" did not give me 5 Star vibes. I did however like the 18+ pool provided by the spa (despite the weeds growing up through the hardscaping), but do I think the whole thing is worth $100 day pass....I do not. The Avalanche Cold shower is to a cold plunge as a tomahawk is to a vegan hamburger, one is playing at being like the other but fails in all the ways that matter. We ate at the Chophouse, which was not bad, I recommend the short rib as it's been braised well. I had the lobster Thermidor as I am picky about steaks and how they are cooked. The lobster was underwhelming and was more of a canner than a mature east coast lobster. The spinach they served with it was overly bitter and should be dropped for the menu, it's not a 5 star vegetable. Use the lobster claws and shells to create a stock and use that to do a nice risotto with the Thermidor. I'm being overly picky but here is my last gripe. If you bring cutlery to a table, don't bring it in hand, use a plate with a napkin on it or a tray. Use oyster forks and small spoons where necessary. Do more. If you're charging $250 for a 50 ounce tomahawk. The service had to match those prices. If not, you cheapen the whole experience Marriott. 3 stars for the lake view.

Recently stayed here for a few days. Beautiful views and nice resort…read more Pros: - Food was quite good - Staff were welcoming and pretty friendly for the majority. - Outdoor whirlpool was really good / strong pressure and hot temps - Rooms are spacious and cleaning staff are helpful. Example: Will lay out your toiletries neatly on a towel in the bathroom lol - They have Kayak/ Canoe/ Paddle - I enjoyed kayaking around a little island in a group. They go fast though, so be prepared to go at it like an exercise session. It's not leisurely lol Cons: - Staying in the 2nd building is a bit of a trek if you need to go to the main building a lot. Unless l you rather be closer to the water and the Deck. They have golf carts to take you up to main building too but I think it's a bit of a wait sometimes? - Drinks were not great. Sodas are flat, cocktails are not that good and wines are $30 for a half glass. Beers are okay. - Never got a welcome cocktail but when I was leaving I just asked if I could have one and was asked a lot of questions for some reason so I just gave up. lol Overall, I would recommend as scenery is quite nice but there are a few spots they could improve on considering they are charging quite a lot per night during high season.