I appreciated the weathered feel of the inn. It is like stepping back to the 1940's or 50's. It…read morecertainly has its charms, but it is not a dining destination, and even guests may well do better going elsewhere to eat. Bluntly: this resort is understaffed, under-maintained, and the staff who are there absorb resentment from guests that should be directed toward management. Our breakfast took 45 minutes to arrive, but there was only a single waiter. During our dinner, a family gave up and vented at another perfectly competent staff member. There were only two servers for a full dining room. The quality of the food was poor, and the prices sky-high. One suspects there are substitutions. Our fish terrine was three slices of salmon that looked like rollmops, on lettuce. Our filets of pickerel and trout were good, but served with what tasted like parboiled rice, three desiccated spears of a asparagus (inedible; I tried), one carrot split in half and a few green beans. This was $40. A glass of reconstituted orange juice was $4. The chef's resume on the inn's website is stellar, so I cannot help but suspect budgets are factor. Perhaps this is for some a pleasant throwback to Muskoka past. I found it a cynical money grab.

Been goinng here for yeArs and it seems it's always getting better love the employees love the…read moregrounds and especially love the food the rooms are really pretty specially if you stay on the water side the fireplaces are so cozy and the fishing is legendary if you ever get a chance to visit sherwood you will not be disappointed it's so relaxing and peaceful winter and summEr hospitality is compared to 5 class service

My family and I and our two dogs were so pleasantly surprised and very happy with our experience!!!…read moreComfy and clean cabins!! Anything you need they provide! Absolutely zero complaints!! Thank you Sunnylea for a great weekend!!

BEWARE!! BEWARE!! We…read morestayed here last year for a reasonable rate and the management was terrific but that is gone now. I'm paying $357.82 a night and I can't get a hold of management at all. Their phone number goes to a third party offsite answering service that has no information about this resort. If you need anything fixed, addressed, or even simple questions about the amenities, the answering service says you'll get a call and I have yet to receive one after 48 hrs of waiting. Here's an example... The pool shut down and we were being told that it would open in an hour. For over a day this was the answer that kept coming. I spoke with the maintenance person more specifically because management was not answering. It was clear that it would have never been an hour. They still needed to test the water and have the inspector drop by which would have never happened in an hour and it ended up being an additional day before it opened. The maintenance person was kind enough to work on it diligently but the repeated lies about the expected opening is just an indicator of how the management feels about their guests. It's day 3 since my message and no call has come. Imagine if I had a more pressing problem. We love that this is a community of cabins and I was going to book another stay for next year but I simply can't anymore. I can't risk it. There was some upgrading to the property and units since last year but now I'm seeing a management that doesn't care. I fully suspect further decline and I'm seeing the start of it. There was a wonderful young lady who worked here and she was spectacular. I've been told she is no longer here. No doubt another indicator of how management treats people. $357 a night and they won't answer the phone. That's how much they care about you. I recommend moving on to a different resort due to severely inflated fees in tandem with reduced management. Your valuable family vacay can easily be ruined here. The picture says it all. An empty office and an empty phone number scribbled on a board. 9 visits to the office.....empty.

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

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!

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

Beautiful rental cottage on quiet Farlain lake near Penetanguishene/Midland, ON…read more Great family vacation spot, with private beach and all amenities.

We stayed at AAA cottages on Georgian bay for the August long weekend 4th -7th. Upon entering the…read morecottage it did not look like pictures provided on the Facebook page. I was not expecting anything like the ritz but it was not the cleanest place I have stayed. The food cupboard had crumbs in it the fridge was not clean and we were told the kitchen would have some items like pots and frying pan and there was one pot. Thank god we brought our own. We proceeded into the bedrooms where all the bedding had stains on it. My room in particular had the window left open before we arrived and it had rained so my left side of the bed was soaked. I had to remove all bedding and allow the mattress to dry before using my own bedding (again thank god we brought it the owner had said we didn't need it). We then went to use the BBQ which was absolutely disgusting and has probably not been cleaned since it was brought to the cottage. We cleaned out the BBQ and cleaned the racks. The owners cottage was next door which we had no issue with. However her kid kept coming over to visit (also fine) but he started to walk into the cottage uninvited and personally I felt a little invaded in the space which we were renting for the weekend. It was an adult weekend with no kids and all of a sudden we were responsible for someone's else child for periods of time. There was no garbage bin to store you bags in before dumping we were told to keep them in the cottage with us. she had other guests using a bathroom that was attached to our cottage and should have been for our use. We had a cock roach siting in one bedroom and my phone had fallen behind the stove and when we pulled it out there were multiple dead ones and it was FILTHY. You could not get on the dock unless you walked through water to get on it. The advertised "pool" was nothing like the pictures it was full of Algae, actually gross looking like a green swamp. And unbelievably Samantha the owner tells us it's fine to still swim in - as if anyone of us is getting into that. Upon leaving we left the bedding off the bed because it clearly needed to be cleaned, we scrubbed the fridge and all cupboards, counters, floors, picked up and removed all garbage from the property. I was told I would receive my deposit back within a few days of leaving and I cannot even get the cottage owner to answer a call from me or text. When I posted on her Facebook about receiving some some communication back she blocked me. DO NOT RENT HERE - NIGHTMARE

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.