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    4.0 (1 review)

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    The Lake Estate on Winnisquam - Manhattan. Very good!

    The Lake Estate on Winnisquam

    3.4(17 reviews)
    17.0 mi

    We were recently here for four nights and overall, a great stay! There's lots to like about this…read moreplace. I'll start with the highlights. First, everything is beautiful (and new). Whoever designed this, I'd like to come redo my apartment. From the entrance, to the rooms, to the spa area everything was gorgeous and you can tell a lot of care and detail went into designing it. Second, the staff members are all amazing. Valet especially but also in the restaurant, at the front desk as well as the spa...a super great team. We had a balcony room and that was gorgeous...I loved all the arts and craft design themes in the woodwork, the view was gorgeous and the room was comfortable overall. The fireplace was beautiful but in July, not much need for it. Would definitely be cozy in the winter. The pool area is very nice and it's a great idea to have two hot tubs. We loved going down at night to enjoy a soak. There's also a firepit by the hot tubs. The beach area is nice and there is equipment you can use (paddleboards, kayaks). Meals were good as well. We enjoyed just about everything we had. The only meal that was just okay was steak frites one night. The steak was very bland, the portion was tiny and it was more expensive than what I pay in Manhattan but I would say the desserts more than made up for it. We had a strawberry rhubarb mousse and a Dubai chocolate cheesecake and both were phenomenal. This is a newish place, I think just under a year old so there may be some opportunity for continued enhancement. They seemed a bit understaffed, especially in the restaurant and that led to some longer wait times and the wait staff having to wear multiple hats to serve, take orders, bus and refill water. I liked the shower but it would be great to have an option other than just the rainfall showerhead. A handheld shower head or an angled showerhead coming out of the wall would be helpful. Definitely there is a need for an outdoor shower or at least a spigot by the pool so people can rinse off the sand from the beach. Everyone who came from the beach just rinsed off feet, toys, etc. in the pool which made it look a bit dirty. A sparkling clean pool is much more inviting and the signs when you come into the pool area even say you need to be rinsed off to use the pool but there's nothing available to help with that. One of the workers said that had been a request from many guests. I'd be interested to understand how this place wants to be positioned. On the website, it seems to be pitched as a serene, relaxing location and it seems targeted towards adults, which was just what I was looking for...a calm, relaxing getaway. But when we were there, it seemed more like it was targeted as a family resort. That's fine but there was absolutely no relaxing by the pool during the day as it was taken over by kids who were having fun and being loud...but that's expected by kids at a pool. All the kids were very well-behaved and their parents were attentive. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about kids, but it would be good to be clear what the vibe is. For example, I wouldn't go to Great Wolf Lodge and expect it to be peaceful. It's just important to know what you're getting so expectations are aligned appropriately. My goal was a peaceful, relaxing stay and though I enjoyed being here, it was neither peaceful nor relaxing (except for the 90 minutes I was at the spa). This review got longer than I anticipated. I'll wrap it up by saying this is a gorgeous place to stay, I'm just not sure who the target audience is.

    Quick review- lovely hotel, beautiful grounds. The rooms are nicely appointed and comfortable. The…read moreweekends are pretty crowded and loud. Weekdays were nice and quiet. The bathroom shower is dangerous and an accident waiting to happen. Slippery floor, no grab bars, and just a low-pressure shower head. The restaurant is pretty bad. As a Southerner, I am used to well-seasoned food, but good heavens, this was as bland as possible. Can't eat clean here either. Everything, even vegetables, is covered with cheese or a dairy sauce. The restaurant doesn't open until 7:30 am. Too late! The lake setting is serene, and the valet and front desk staff are helpful and kind. I really enjoyed working with them. This hotel has lots of potential, but they definitely have to do something about the bathroom shower, food, have better restaurant hours, and open the restaurant earlier.

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    The Lake Estate on Winnisquam - The Library

    The Library

    The Lake Estate on Winnisquam - Fitness Center

    Fitness Center

    The Lake Estate on Winnisquam - The Spa at The Lake Estate

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    Quisisana Resort - Lake Kezar

    Quisisana Resort

    5.0(4 reviews)
    46.6 mi

    7/5 stars. Went for the first time with my mom, who's been three times before, this summer. I knew…read moreit was going to be a relaxing experience focused around food and entertainment, but I was still pleasantly surprised by the sense of community the owners cultivate by hosting happy hours, buffet dinners where you sit with other families, and nightly entertainment. I enjoyed time on Lake Kezar (a lake tour on a pontoon, riding a water bike, and swimming), had some excellent meals including a lobster dinner, worked the NYT crossword every morning, and saw a week of enjoyable concerts and shows. The place is filled with huge, multi-generational families, which gives it such a cool vibe. I was among a handful of first-timers, and I think all of us lefting wanting to go back. I so totally understand why my mom has been hyping this experience up since she first went 15 or 20 years ago.

    Another fantastic week at Quisi…read more This place is so unique and special. A lake straight off of a picturesque post card. A staff that is cheerful, helpful, kind and talented. Evening performances that you can't believe you are watching in the Maine woods; your waiter is also a fantastic musical theater actor, a beach staffer might be a concert level pianist. several Quisis staff have gone one to Broadway, Lincoln Center, etc. And ownership/management is very aware of the unique community they have created. they love the place and it shows. They do everything they can to make sure your family has a great vacation, all while keeping the traditions that make Quisisana so magical.

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    Quisisana Resort - Recently renovated deck. My favorite place to hang!

    Recently renovated deck. My favorite place to hang!

    Quisisana Resort - A walk to the cottages

    A walk to the cottages

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    Owl's Nest Resort - Complimentary iced water in front of the bar

    Owl's Nest Resort

    3.8(21 reviews)
    10.3 mi

    We booked a Resort Pass for today, 8/7/26. You can arrive when the pools at 8 am. We arrived…read morearound 10:30-11am. I read reviews and from those learned check in is at guest services. This is not spelled out by Resort Pass. The pass gives you access to the resort's pools, very small man- made lake, fitness facilities, racquet club, locker rooms with free lockers, bathrooms, and changing rooms. I searched but did not find any shower facilities in the changing rooms/ locker room area. The outdoor pool is large and clean. There are ample tables with umbrellas. None of the lounge chairs have umbrellas near them. Umbrellas for loungers would be ideal! There are ample, clean, soft towels available. There is a bar in the bottom of the Boathouse event facility. They have mixed drinks, various non- alcoholic lemonades, beer, wine, and hard cider. You can order food for delivery to the pool area from Butch's deli via touch screen right at the bar. Eventually the pool area became quite busy and loud. We ordered food from Butch's. It was very generously portioned, quickly delivered, and delicious. Sandwiches were $15/ea and came without sides but were very large per each of our party's members. Staff were very friendly and kind. As the pool became busier, and louder it was less relaxing. We didn't try the fitness center nor the fee for use water amenities on mini lake Harold. We did not golf nor utilize any racquet sports. Both are also fee for use. We did not try the hot tub as it was very warm out already. Other than wishing for shower facilities and umbrellas for the lounge chairs this was a very lively experience with three generations of our family.

    The best course in the White Mountains (my humble opinion)…read moreMultiple tee boxes and greens roll about 11 on the stimp meter. Scenic views, nice staff with plenty of amenities.

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    Owl's Nest Resort - Poolside area where you can order via touchscreen from Butch's deli for poolside delivery.

    Poolside area where you can order via touchscreen from Butch's deli for poolside delivery.

    Owl's Nest Resort - Side entrance to reception area

    Side entrance to reception area

    Owl's Nest Resort - Outside reception building

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    Outside reception building

    Tarry A While Resort

    Tarry A While Resort

    5.0(6 reviews)
    49.7 mi

    The Tarry A While Resort is a place reserved for individuals who yearn for days gone by. The…read moreHighland Lake is the centerpiece of this majestic property. The rooms are neat and very clean. The bed is comfortable and the shower is better than expected. Great water pressure and lots of hot water. There are no TV's, but who needs one here. The resort has a great game room housing both a pool table and ping pong table. It's the perfect place to bring your family. Donna, the innkeeper, understands how to manage this expansive property. It has a wonderful cooked to order breakfast and Friday night Lobster Dinner. Dan, the owner is very hands on working the property from dawn to dusk. We can't wait to come back!

    Elegant but simple, lavish but tasteful, cheap but expensive. Haha! All seriousness, I can't…read moreremember a vacation where I had a better time at an affordable rate where the simple pleasures were taken care of. Summer days have never felt more relaxing than when you're by the water in one of their many lounge chairs. If your'e with family, like I was, there's paddle boarding, a game center, picnic areas, and beautiful scenes. Dan and Roseana, and really the whole staff, were so welcoming, warm, and accommodating to our every need. No request went unanswered. If you go you must stay for the weekend, or at least until Friday if you're staying during the week. Their lobster bake by the water is so enjoyable; it's a true Maine experience. In fact, it's more than that. It's a Tarry A While experience. You can't get that kind of community with delicious food anywhere else in Maine. I will definitely be going back and will always ask friends and family to come with me!

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    Tarry A While Resort
    Tarry A While Resort
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