Portage Inn
1563 North Portage Rd, Huntsville, Ontario P1H 2J6 Canada
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#6 of 14 B&Bs in Huntsville
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Entire Inn for Groups up to 30/Family reunions, Business Retreats, Weddings Etc. It is like renting a cottage on steroids. Rent the entire historic 6400 sq ft Portage Inn with beach and dock, which sleeps up to 30 in 10 bedrooms with 10 bathrooms. It sits on a beautiful 5 acre waterfront property on Peninsula Lake in Huntsville Muskoka Ontario. Almost every room has a large full bathroom of its own en-suite. In addition there is a 1000 sq ft Great Room with a bar and a pool table, and an adjacent 400 sq ft Lounge with satellite TV. There are also two kitchens and a laundry room. Outside there is a 1500 sq ft terrace looking down over the lake, and more than enough parking. There is a fire-pit and the waterfront (4 minute walk down the hill) has a sandy beach and a dock and there are games areas perfect for volleyball, Frisbee, soccer or baseball as well as basketball.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Beach
Boating
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's television networks
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Meeting rooms
Parking
Wifi
Canoeing
Game room
Hiking
Billiards
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Board games / puzzles
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun deck
Sun terrace
First aid kit
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Room features
Private beach
Desk
Dining area
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Seating area
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Sofa
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
iPod docking station
Whirlpool bathtub
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
Room types
Landmark view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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English
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1563 North Portage Rd, Huntsville, Ontario P1H 2J6 Canada
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Toronto Pearson Intl Airport
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We rented the Inn for several days for our intimate wedding gathering. As soon as we saw it, we fell in love. All of our guests could not stop talking about how absolutely gorgeous the property and the inn itself are. Everyone kept mentioning how they would like to come back! It is rustic, extremely spacious, and words cannot do the grounds justice. There was more than enough space for everyone to have privacy and their own bathrooms. Nancy was extremely communicative and friendly as well. We will definitely be going back in the future!!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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I can not praise this Inn highly enough. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome. We were given lots of handy advice and tips on everything to get the most out of our visit including local areas to visit and eat. The owners were very friendly and took plenty of time to aquaint us with the area and local history. Special mention goes to Martha who not only cooked our excellent breakfasts (including catering for my wifes dietary needs) went out of her way to make our stay very special. The Inn had lots of local historical character, is spotlessly clean with appointed rooms. Fantastic position near Algonquin Park and great views over the lake with free use of canoes an added bonus. The Inn lived up to and exceeded all our expectations. Thank you for our stay.
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Date of stay: June 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The owners, Nancy & Sid, their gracious and genuine hospitality, the drop-dead gorgeous Muskoka setting and the warm appeal of the inviting vintage decor all played a large part in making our wedding at the Portage Inn the best night of our lives. Our 120 guests, many of whom are seasoned travelers and many of whom are seasoned locals, were absolutely gobsmacked from the moment they pulled in the parking lot -- across the board.
The whole place looked amazing and the huge new stone patio with a view over the lake stole the show, but what truly made the party so special was Nancy & Sid's world-class, top of the line hosting -- the atmosphere of "Welcome to our home, we are honored to have your as our guest and truly happy to share with you this beautiful little corner of the world". There is genuine thoughtfulness and care in everything they do, and it shows everywhere you look. You can feel it.
From the very first stage of planning, Nancy lent her wisdom and support, making great suggestions to overcome obstacles and being amazingly accommodating in meeting our requests. Her advice is nearly always flawless and her proactive, can-do approach to solving problems is a fantastic comfort when stressing out over issues like unexpected foul weather or special-needs guests.
In addition to the classically beautiful location and the warmth and convenience of the facility is the house caterer, The Gourmet Cottage. Again, our guests -- many of whom are hardcore foodies and have attended dozens of weddings and catered affairs -- were completely blown away. The chicken and salmon were moist, cooked exactly right for all 120 portions, and the brownies were hands-down the best I've ever had, ever. The food was simply superb, and the service was no less. Everyone working for them wore a smile the entire day, even the guy flipping burgers in pouring rain for the afternoon BBQ part of the event. We tried to convince him to come in under a tent until the rain subsided, but he was genuinely happy to stay out there & make our food (which needless to say, was divine!).
The bottom line is that if you're looking somewhere to hold an event in the Huntsville area, I can pretty much guarantee you will add profoundly to the outlook for its success by choosing to have it at the Portage Inn. There really isn't another place like it...you'll see!
Outstanding, awesome, fabulous, gorgeous...I can go on and on. The Portage Inn and its hosts are the BEST.
The whole place looked amazing and the huge new stone patio with a view over the lake stole the show, but what truly made the party so special was Nancy & Sid's world-class, top of the line hosting -- the atmosphere of "Welcome to our home, we are honored to have your as our guest and truly happy to share with you this beautiful little corner of the world". There is genuine thoughtfulness and care in everything they do, and it shows everywhere you look. You can feel it.
From the very first stage of planning, Nancy lent her wisdom and support, making great suggestions to overcome obstacles and being amazingly accommodating in meeting our requests. Her advice is nearly always flawless and her proactive, can-do approach to solving problems is a fantastic comfort when stressing out over issues like unexpected foul weather or special-needs guests.
In addition to the classically beautiful location and the warmth and convenience of the facility is the house caterer, The Gourmet Cottage. Again, our guests -- many of whom are hardcore foodies and have attended dozens of weddings and catered affairs -- were completely blown away. The chicken and salmon were moist, cooked exactly right for all 120 portions, and the brownies were hands-down the best I've ever had, ever. The food was simply superb, and the service was no less. Everyone working for them wore a smile the entire day, even the guy flipping burgers in pouring rain for the afternoon BBQ part of the event. We tried to convince him to come in under a tent until the rain subsided, but he was genuinely happy to stay out there & make our food (which needless to say, was divine!).
The bottom line is that if you're looking somewhere to hold an event in the Huntsville area, I can pretty much guarantee you will add profoundly to the outlook for its success by choosing to have it at the Portage Inn. There really isn't another place like it...you'll see!
Outstanding, awesome, fabulous, gorgeous...I can go on and on. The Portage Inn and its hosts are the BEST.
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Date of stay: August 2012Trip type: Travelled with family
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If you are looking for the perfect place for a restful time a way / a retreat / family reunion / wedding, check out The Portage Inn. This is a beautifully restored 100 + year old inn, with bed and breakfast rooms each with their own bathroom. They also have a two level chalet that can be rented as a whole or upper and lower levels separately.
I stayed with a group of friends in the upper portion of the Chalet. It was the perfect getaway for a few days. I definitely want to stay there for a longer period of time.
The gracious owners/operators Nancy and Sydney Kirkpatrick made the visit even more enjoyable. Thank you!
I stayed with a group of friends in the upper portion of the Chalet. It was the perfect getaway for a few days. I definitely want to stay there for a longer period of time.
The gracious owners/operators Nancy and Sydney Kirkpatrick made the visit even more enjoyable. Thank you!
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Date of stay: September 2011Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This is a lovely old inn on a winding Muskoka road on Peninsula (Pen) Lake outside of Huntsville. The owners are authors and they are very interesting people with an absorbing book collection, although I really only had time to chat with proprietor Nancy. This family-run operation is nicely situated with lake views, beach right there, lovely rooms, bar/breakfast room all kept in charming period style (the inn dates from the 1800s). The breakfast was lovely and varied with fresh orange juice, eggs, fruit, yogurt, basically everything one could ask for. Price was very reasonable. Their website mentions they donate their inn for use for community/charitable purposes so that says something about the owners--something good. I highly recommend this place for a holiday or business stop-over (I was there on conference, held off-site). Would love to return in the summer or later when the colours turn.
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Date of stay: September 2011Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â The lakeview room (black and white tuile decor) was lovely.
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From the moment we checked in (and we did arrive a little early) the owners were extremely helpful. We were able to launch our boat close by and had 2 lakes to choose from, Lake of Bays or Penn Lake. We chose Penn Lake this time and were able to catch both small mouth bass and pike. We stayed at the B&B and the room was comfortable and had a beautiful view of the lake. Our breakfasts were delicious. The Inn is full of old age charm and the hospitality provided by Nancy, Sid and their children is second to none. Although the weather was not ideal it is a beautiful place to curl up beside the fireplace and read a good book (the inn has an extraordinary library) or play a friendly game of pool. Huntsville is only a 5 minute drive for those who want to do some shopping . Thanks Nancy and Sid we will be back! Your place is spectacular!
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Date of stay: August 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stay at B&B's regularly and this is one of the best. Our hosts were not only friendly but very interesting to say the least. Great conversationalist with an excellent knowledge of the area and it's activities. The building is full of history and charm. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
If you like water activity, hiking or just kicking back with a good book, which their library is stocked with, this is an excellent place to check into. Local restaurants are an easy drive, and have a variety to suit the palate. There is an large outdoor patio with BBQ's, at the inn, if you want to BYOF. We will be returning soon.
If you like water activity, hiking or just kicking back with a good book, which their library is stocked with, this is an excellent place to check into. Local restaurants are an easy drive, and have a variety to suit the palate. There is an large outdoor patio with BBQ's, at the inn, if you want to BYOF. We will be returning soon.
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Date of stay: June 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This B & B is on a long, winding road (North Portage Road) but the destination made up for the drive. The building dates from 1889 and we had a lovely room with a lake view. I went for a walk around the grounds and came to the front and was surprised by 3 deer grazing on fallen apples just across the road. What a lovely surprise! They calmly moved on. And - the best experience was the lady who was looking after the place for her cousins. My husband had spilled spaghetti sauce all down his light coloured pants. This lovely lady immediately offered to wash and dry his pants and then had to do it twice because the stains did not come out the first time. She used stain removed and re-washed and dried the pants. How many places have you been to get this kind of service!
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Date of stay: September 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I held high expectations for my visit based on the reviews and the photos of the gorgeous gardens, but learned that the chalet is a very different property from the Inn. It runs independently as an 'efficiency unit' and required us to clean up at the end of our visit. We noted that the previous guests had not cleaned very thoroughly. The maintenance needs of the chalet are significant and have not all been met. All in all, my expectations were not met as this property is quite distinct to the very beautiful Inn.
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Travelled with friends
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A lovely rustic old Inn with all the modern convieniences. Rooms are large with comfortable firm beds. We had a small fridge, plates, wine glasses, cutlery, a kettle for tea and a coffee maker. The owners are top notch. Very friendly and accommodating and they serve a fantastic home cooked breakfast that keeps you full until dinner. We will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: November 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â We have stayed twice. Room 7 was large with a large bathroom and a wonderful lake view. This time...
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"Not recommended for anyone needing assistance. Room facing the lake lovely with large bathroom and spa tub."Read full review
"The rooms at the front of the house overlook the water and are really nice. However, all of the rooms have great, large bathrooms."Read full review
"We have stayed twice. Room 7 was large with a large bathroom and a wonderful lake view. This time room 2 (Wild Rose) doesn't have a view of the lake but has a king bed, as opposed to Queen. It's hard to pick a favourite. Both are excellent."Read full review
ALSO KNOWN AS
portage inn & cottages hotel huntsville, portage inn and cottages
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Portage Inn & Cottages
LOCATION
CanadaOntarioMuskoka DistrictHuntsville
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portage Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Portage Inn?
Nearby attractions include Bush Poker Axe Throwing Muskoka (5.5 km), Dwight Trading Post (5.2 km), and Oxtongue Craft Cabin & Gallery (7.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Portage Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and meeting rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Portage Inn?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Portage Inn?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Portage Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Henrietta's Pine Bakery ,Dwight, Muskoka on the Rocks, and Erika's.
Are any cleaning services offered at Portage Inn?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Portage Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.