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2049 Little Hawk Lake Road | Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0, Canada
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Ranked #1,110 of 1,443 hotels in Ontario
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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“Hmmmm....nope”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2011

We stayed for the weekend for the ice fishing. We stayed in cabin 8 and there were 6 of us(3 couples). For beds there was one queen bedroom upstairs, a futon and a pull out couch. Downstairs there was 2 bedrooms. One had a double bed and a single in it and the other a single(neither were full singles). Most uncomfortable bed i have ever slept in and usually I wouldn't notice as I am pretty easy to please. They supply blankets but no linen. No towels are provided either. The downstairs was actually the basement and so there are no windows in the bedrooms. Upstairs was the bathroom (hairdryer) and a big bathtub and sink in one room and the toilet and shower in another...strange, but doable. The kitchen is pretty small but quaint...equiped but not overly. Coffee maker, microwave, fry pans and pots....not alot of 'extras' such as spatula, can opener and such. Think basic. The livingroom was a good size and has as i mentioned 2 couches and a table and chairs that seat 6. The view of the lake was spetacular and located within stones throw from the hottub(enclosed) and main lodge. We did not eat there so can't comment on that. Craig was very accomodating to us and has a wealth of information about the fishing. My only complaint.....which actually destroyed our weekend...was the sewer smell that started Saturday morning and actually woke me up in the middle of the night on Saturday nite. We actually left early on Sunday as the smell was sooo bad we had to keep going outside to get a breath of fresh air. I went up to the lodge 3 times to talk to them about the problem, but I never did find anyone around. We had originally planned to stay the Sunday nite as well but at $160/night for the 2 of us that would be left, you actually couldn't of given us the room for free to stay there. There are alot of places to stay around the lake and it is a beautiful area..so i would definitely go back but would probably look for other accomodation. Oh yes, the rules everyone talks about. I didn't find them "overly ridiculous"(we did get a good laugh)...just sad that simple basic things are no longer common sense and someone has to make rules about them.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Silver Creek, New York
1 review
“Treated like family”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2011

Our stay with melody and craig was incredible! They went above and beyond to cater to our every need. The cabins were clean and had every thing we ever needed. The food they prepared was the best! Can't say enough about the hospitality and how nice the owners were to us. Will definitely stay there again and recommend this place to others.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Brighton, Canada
1 review
“A hidden gem in the middle of Ontario”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011

For large group of snowmobiler's we were treated to a week of super accommodations, awesome hospitality, and food that was out of this world. To top it all off, a new friendship was formed with Craig & Melanie. I can,t say enough, thanks again for a unforgettable time, we will be back.......Duffy.

  • Stayed February 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Don't let bad reviews scare you off”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2010
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If I had read the reviews prior to book our time at little Hawk Resort - I never would have taken the chance. The reviews were so extreme when I saw them I was nervous about what to expect.

So let me give it to you in a nutshell. We stayed in number 5 cottage and it has that cottage feel. It's not fancy but it was very clean, furniture was very comfortable to sit on and looked fairly new, it is well stocked with everything you are going to need on your vacation. There is a tv (tiny and no stations), but there is a VCR. No WIFI but I thought that was a blessing, unfortunately my son was still able to text.

The rules seemed a little overwhelming at first but the boys didn't seem to have any problems with them. There are paddleboats, canoes for the kids to use and a great swimming area with a slide and a water trampoline.

We rented a boat while we were there and although it was a little dated - it worked well and it served our purposes. It is definately a quiet resort for families - so if you are wanting a party place - this is not the place for you.

The owner Craig is a great host and bends over backwards to make your stay wonderful. I mentioned the rules seem strict but the owner was very layed back.
He loaned us waterskis and a kneeboard for the guys to go out on at no cost.

Now the view, the view, the view was absolutely beautiful. The water is so clear and the fishing is good. Even with three 15-16 year olds, my partner and I found it a peaceful time away.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“What a rip off this place was! I had been...”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2010

What a rip off this place was! I had been there years ago and loved it but the new owners are terrible! They were taking any chance to charge us money and our accomodations were not as promised---the toilets didn't work, there were bugs all over the bathroom and the televisions didn't even work. This place was far from hospitable. It had unreasonable rules that made you feel like you were a 5 year old. The owners were not friendly and I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy. The area is beautiful so it would be best to find other accomodations.

  • Stayed August 2010
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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2049 Little Hawk Lake Road | Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR8,738 - 10,082

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