Port Cunnington Lodge & Resort

WOW - fantastic family vacation. There were 8 adults and 4 kids, we had two cottages. The accommodations are immaculate, updated, well kept. Furnishings are comfortable. Cottages are very roomy. We were on the 'meal plan' which included breakfast and dinner daily. The food was amazing - exceeded expectations. Staff were so friendly, after a few days they knew what drinks we would order and our dietary restrictions without having to tell them each meal. For kids - so much to do...pickleball, shuffleboard, volleyball, huge inflatable lake structure, diving tower, beach, ping pong, SUP, pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, horseshoes, and more. We went to the bracelet making workshop and the Bird Man visit - both fantastic. There is a scheduled activity daily you can attend if you desire. Tons of docks and chairs - never had to look for a private spot for our group. There are three fire pits all in their own area that you can book nightly. Lake is beautiful and clean, low boat traffic. We will be back - amazing vacation and perfect for groups where people may want to do different things.

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting two years in a row and am quite impressed with the upgrades this year. The lodge has been here so incredibly long but has many comfortable modern amenities while keeping a natural and rustic feel that “going to the cottage” has. Instantly noticeable were the HBC linens, blankets and towels which are not just comfy, but iconically Canadian, which the whole family loved. It was so handy having plenty of canoes, kayaks, and Stand-up-paddlebords so the whole family could get out on the water together. A water trampoline and slides were new this year and brought out the little kid in me which was really fun! This year they added a couple of pedal boats which were nice. They now have many yard games on top of their volleyball and tennis courts, shuffle board and putting green. The wood fire pits were great option, but we went with one of the gas options with Muskoka chairs around it - no smoke to contend with. We mostly used the kitchen in our cottage for the first trip last year, but this year ended up in the dining room almost every night for dinner and mornings for breakfast. Some of us in the family are vegetarian and they always had nice veg and meat options. The staff is all incredibly kind and accommodating and had great suggestions for hikes and excursions we could do within and outside of the property. Our group was 3 couples with one infant and we had such a nice time that we’ve slotted a vacation next summer already.

My family has been coming to Port Cunnington for over 25 years. It remains a gem in the world of resorts - quiet and rustic which is the way Muskoka was meant to be enjoyed. A real effort has been made to upgrade the food served in the dining room (we were Modified American Plan guests). The meal offerings are broad (we were there for two weeks overall), interesting and well done. The lamb was especially notable for dinner as were the home-made, fresh-baked muffins for breakfast. But it was ALL very good. I take SHARP issue with the review by Kathleen462 "Mrs". All the staff we encountered were friendly and engaging. Our balcony chairs were fine and yes, there was a coffee table. She obviously stayed there during Covid (either 2020 or, 2021) and was lucky to find a place to stay at because; ALL resorts were struggling with the (largely) moronic Covid protocols and STAFF SHORTAGES brought on by governments paying people NOT to work. Imagine, having to "carry your own bags upstairs" (just like a cottage) and having a lovely pine-lined unit to stay in (just like a cottage) with a fireplace (just like a cottage). Maybe she should instead head over to the "Disneyworld" of the nearby Deerhurst Resort where you can get central air and all the "charm" of a Soviet prison camp for the same money. Of course, she could BUY a cottage (for say $2 million) and find that it costs a LOT more than $600/night to NOT have someone to carry her bags and have to clean HER OWN coffee maker. And had she done this during Covid, she wouldn't have been able to find ANYONE to help with her dock ladder, and would still have to take her own garbage to the dump. PCL is easily one of the most beautiful lodges in the Muskokas, period. If you want rural peace and quiet, with a beautiful beach and swimming, PCL should be at the top of your list.