"This place was a solid 4 stars, though the beautiful grounds, beach, and scenery deserve 5 stars. This is a heritage property and though there is a dated feeling to the furnishings, we found it gave a charming atmosphere and a nice throwback as a rustic northern resort. The cottages and rooms are simple and not modern, but the cost of staying here is pretty reasonable for such a spectacular location on the breathtaking Lake Joe. Other places nearby would have been $500 more for our 3 night stay. The restaurant food was pricey, but we find that's everywhere in Muskoka these days. Our meals were creative and tasty, and still significantly cheaper with better service than a "fine dining" restaurant meal we had in Port Carling. There was live music on the patio and we enjoyed our meal with great entertainment on a warm night as the sun set over the lake. We were invited to stay to enjoy the musician's second set, then had a stroll around the property, enjoying the view from Muskoka chairs at dusk. Sat at the fire pit after dark and the smell of the firewood in the smoker by the kitchen was amazing. Free coffee in the lobby each morning and we'd brought our own local pastries for breakfast so we didn't try their morning buffet. We kept simple charcuterie lunches in our mini fridge to have before relaxing on the sandy beach and floating in the warm water of the bay on pool noodles all afternoon. Good towel service, and lots of pickleball and kayak/ paddleboarding going on."
"Great place for a 10 day stay. Well equipped kitchen, large dining table and entertainment area with conveniences like dishwasher and laundry were wonderful. Played lots of games and darts on the porch set up for a rainy day and badminton in the yard. Saw deer and mink. Caught lots of fish off the dock from small bass to channel cats. Nice clean lake with warm water for swimming. Saw the falls and dam and there is a community sand beach on the lake with a beach volleyball court we used 3 minutes away. We are planning for next year."
Newly renovated family cottage on Georgian Bay steps from Honey Harbour
8/10 Good
"This place is lovely overall. A couple of things to note, chairs on dock are not usable, the wood is rotten, only one usable chair on the dock. The furniture on the patio is not comfortable, no lounge chairs or anything comfortable to sit on. The sunroom doesn’t have any furniture, disappointed in that respect for what we paid. The cottage is clean overall, baths are good, beds are good. Property is quiet and private, hosts were great, maintenance guy was super nice. Would definitely return, but they need to add furniture outside and in the sun room."
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Alexander Island during your travels in Georgian Bay. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Steers Island during your travels in Georgian Bay. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bands Island during your travels in Georgian Bay. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ottley Island during your travels in Georgian Bay. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
You can take time to visit O'Donnell Point Provincial Park during your travels to Georgian Bay. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Georgina Island during your travels in The Archipelago. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Gillespie Island is located in Georgian Bay. Travelers like the surrounding area for its lakeside setting. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
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How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gillespie Island?
Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gillespie Island.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gillespie Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Gillespie Island.
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What can I see and do near Gillespie Island?
Alexander Island, Steers Island, and Bands Island are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Moose Deer Point Marina or O'Donnell Point Provincial Park while you're in the area. A visit to Ottley Island is worth the trip when you're visiting.