Pine Vista Resort
932 Gilchrist Bay Rd Douro-Dummer, Lakefield, Selwyn Township, Ontario K0L 2H0 Canada
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Pine Vista Resort is an award winning 4 season 4 star rated Housekeeping Resort on Stoney Lake in the Kawarthas. Centrally located under 2 hours from Toronto and 3 hours from Ottawa on the Trent Severn Waterway system. Upscale, fully equipped accommodation and Recreation programs and facilities for all ages. Rated 5 star with Fun For Kids. Enjoy, fishing, water activities, nature hiking and biking. In Winter take part in ice skating, tobogganing and Winter activities. PGA Golf Course within 5 minutes as well as many dining out options.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free wifi in the business centre
Hot bath
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Beach
Badminton
Children's playground
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Boating
Canoeing
Game room
Skiing
Tennis court
Fishing
Table tennis
Kids club
Meeting rooms
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Shops
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Air conditioning
Private beach
Seating area
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
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932 Gilchrist Bay Rd Douro-Dummer, Lakefield, Selwyn Township, Ontario K0L 2H0 Canada
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I love pine vista resort so much and the staff are very nice people! I love going fishing on the dock in the day! I love the events that are on the beach! I love the view from the cottages! My entire family love pine Vista Resort
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Our first visit to Pine Vista and everyone loved it ! The M.O. B. ( Matilda , Oliver & Beatrice) had so much fun participating in all the activities , the crafts, swimming in the lake & pool , canoeing, fishing , racing to the candy cart and most importantly, making new friends. Recommended by friends Pine Vista was still an unknown to us so we didn’t really know what to expect. It exceeded our expectations! Such a beautiful location , well maintained, clean & above all friendly! Needless to say we have re-booked for next year . Thank you everyone at Pine Vista for giving my family such a wonderful week! We can’t wait to return. N.B. Having been notified well ahead of time we brought our own beach towels & were well aware that due to Covid the laundry facilities were closed. NO PROBLEM! …
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Pine Vista, Owner at Pine Vista Resort
Responded Sep. 23, 2021
Hi Hollyhocks81 Thanks very much for posting this review. We are super happy that you had a great time and loved your 1st stay with us. We are looking forward to your next visit and thanks again for your understanding and comments regarding our Covid protocols we had in place. All the best to you and your family! Your new friends @ PV
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We just returned from our first time at Pine Vista and we had a fabulous time! 4 adults and 3 children ages 5, 8 and 8. There were lots of activities, swimming (pool and the lake), fishing, crafts, canoe trip, triva, tie dye, basketball, tennis, badminton and the list goes on. The kids camp was run by friendly, fun and energetic staff that offered some really wonderful creative crafts and activities for all ages. There was an end of week celebration for the kids that included awards and personalized medallions. The cabins were very clean and the perfect amount of space. The kitchen was very well equipped. If we needed any clean sheets or towels at any point in the week the staff promptly provided them. All staff were expectionally friendly, helpful and ensure guests enjoy their stay. The grounds are beautifully kept. We can't wait to return next summer, so many special memories! Our kids were all sad to leave after having so much fun and making some great new friends! Thank you to all the staff at Pine Vista for such a fantastic week!…
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Pine Vista, Owner at Pine Vista Resort
Responded Sep. 23, 2021
Hi Jennyh Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a great review. We are thrilled you had such a great time and we can't wait until we see everyone next Summer. Take Care Your friends at PV
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Resort was nice. But no laundry facilities onsite. That’s why rating it 1 For a weeklong trip it would have been convenient to have a coin Landry on-site The swim wear and beach towels needed a wash by day 4 so had to drive 25 mins away to laundromat and wait for 3 hours till laundry got done.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Bring lots of clothes and food. Nothing on-site
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Response from , Owner at Pine Vista Resort
Responded Jul. 30, 2021
We are sorry that you found it inconvenient that our laundry facility was closed during your stay. As part of our COVID-19 protocol we have all indoor spaces closed in order to keep guests and staff safe. In order to reduce the need for guests to do laundry, we provide beach towels, bath towels, linens and blankets. We would have been happy to lend beach towels to you during your stay. It is always our goal to keep guests informed so that they are well prepared for their stay and for this reason we send out pre-arrival emails to all guests with all of the information about our amenities, our facilities, our COVID protocol and our recreation offerings. We care very much about our guests and want everyone to know in advance what we offer and what they need to bring to enjoy their vacation with us. Our friendly staff are also available daily and are happy to help our guests with anything they need. Other than the laundry facility closure, we hope that you had a wonderful holiday and were able to enjoy all that Pine Vista has to offer.
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Our children had treated us for a weekend getaway in February 2020. We loved it so much and had mentioned that we would love to return with our grown children. Our children surprised us for a Christmas gift and came along for a weekend getaway this February. We had a wonderful time including our 3 year old granddaughter. We were able to skate, snowshoe, tobagon and cross country ski. We enjoyed having an outside firepit right at our cottage with endless supply of firewood. Fireplace inside was also very comfortable. Due to Covid we were not able to use the outdoor jacuzzi.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Room Tip: We stayed in the White Oaks chalet. Family with 6 adults and a toddler. Plenty of room. Very nice...
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Response from Pine Vista, Owner at Pine Vista Resort
Responded Sep. 23, 2021
Hi Francingeg776 Thanks again for staying with us over the Winter. It sure is lot's of fun. We hope to see you again soon. Take Care.
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My wife and I headed for a 3n stay at Pine Vista. We have stayed here once before and we loved it and this time was no different. Great accommodations, great location, peaceful, beautiful and cleanliness above none. Amazing and helpful staff! Thanks for a great get away!
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank you Kevin, Julie and the wonderful team at Pine Vista for an unprecedented week in an unprecedented year! Our family was counting down the days to our annual summer week at The Maples cottage and you didn’t disappoint. New safety protocols were explained and maintained making us feel secure without losing the amenities and activities that make your resort stays so memorable year after year! Cleanliness, service and genuine connection with your guests are always 5 star! The recreational team did an excellent job changing Kids Klub this year to ensure our girls had fun safely- the awesome Candy Cart was DEFINITELY a hit! Proud to be an ambassador for this slice of heaven on Stoney Lake and thank you for the care and thought you put into following the required protocols so we could have just as awesome a time as we do each year- impressed and grateful for this family time together!…
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from , Owner at Pine Vista Resort
Responded Jul. 30, 2020
We enjoy seeing your family year after year and sincerely appreciate your beautiful review Clare! We are thrilled that you love Pine Vista and that you recognize our efforts to keep our guests safe and wonderfuly entertained! It is a pleasure having your family stay with us, and we look forward to seeing you again!
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We are 'long time' guests of this amazing resort (19 years & counting) & so we just knew that with Covid this year & all the restrictions that come with it, Pine Vista would still find a way to 'make it fun' for all & still keep everyone safe. Their new Candy Kart was a huge success with our Grandchildren this year & for Pine Vista to "jazz up one of their golf carts with a Caribbean theme...including a fake palm tree & music from Mowana" is just so them! Our entire family absolutely luv coming to this resort, as Pine Vista's friendly & caring attitude, along with their strong desire to ensure everyone has fun...we just know, we will always have a great time! Thank you Pine Vista & to all those that work there...for everything you do & for being the "best resort" ever! Our summers & now fall vacations, just wouldn't be the same without ya!…
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from , Owner at Pine Vista Resort
Responded Jul. 30, 2020
Thank you so much June for this wonderful review! We are thrilled that you have made Pine Vista your vacation destination through the years and we look forward to seeing you for many years to come! And, we were super excited about offering the Candy Kart and so happy that your Grandchildren enjoyed it!
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This will be our fourth year at Pine Vista and I have to say we love it! We've stayed at both Treetops and Homestead and, though not on the water, definitely prefer the spacious Homestead property. When I mentioned we're going back to my 11-year-old he said "best place ever!" The kids have made lifelong friends here and the Kids Club staff are amazing. I know it will be a little different this year, but I'm sure they'll do their best to make it a great experience regardless. If you're coming for great Wi-fi--stay home. This isn't a trip about computer time nor should it be. If you must connect, you're best to use the room off the main office. I read the last review which frankly makes me a little sad. First off, they tell everyone (or at least they told me) that pot smoking is not permitted on the property (I am not a person of colour). Secondly, my bi-racial family has always felt completely welcome here. Is there a ton of cultural diversity? No, but I think this has more to do with the reality of typical waspy "cottage culture" (it wasn't a tradition in my immigrant family that's for sure). The week we go always has 4-5 families who don't fit this "typical" mould and I'm pretty sure--though I don't begin to speak for other people--their return every year suggests that they feel included. Pine Vista isn't fancy, or pretentious. It's a lovely "homey" place with incredible people and an awesome lake. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed (but not party) atmosphere in beautiful surroundings.…
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Room Tip: We like Homestead as it's huge and private but note it is NOT directly on the water.
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Response from , Owner at Pine Vista Resort
Responded Jul. 20, 2020
Thank you for this wonderful review! We are thrilled you and your family love Pine Vista! We are also thrilled that you recognize how much we care about all of our guests and how we try to make everyone staying at Pine Vista feel 'at home'.
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Been going to Vista for 10 years now. My most recent visit has raised some concerns. Went and no facilities available - no discount provided. Was told to check in later than usual, assumed I would get to stay a little longer to compensate - I was wrong. Im not sure if it is recent events that are making me super sensitive to things, but noticed over my many years, no people of colour, nor in pictures either. And, I noticed I was the only person told directly, no marijuana smoking on property - I know this because I asked the people staying behind me if they had any issues. Being charged an extra amount because I forgot to take my garage to main trashcan - which is completely true, in my rush to leave, I must have left outside the cottage. Vista was recommended to me and I have gone out of my way to promote this place. I will no longer do so.…
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Date of stay: June 2020
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Response from , Owner at Pine Vista Resort
Responded Jun. 9, 2020
Thank you for giving us a 5 star rating for our rooms and cleanliness. We take great pride in keeping Pine Vista beautiful. For this reason, we are very transparent with all of our guests about our policies and provide written information in a pre-arrival email as well as a registration package. Within this written information is our non-smoking policy, our policy prohibiting marijuana and our policy regarding garbage removal. Every guest who books with us receives this information, and our staff re-iterate it at check-in. Our check-in and check-out times have remained the same for several years and I'm sorry you felt they were different. Our rates reflect our accommodations and property on spectacular Stoney Lake. We are thrilled to offer many activities and resources complimentary and are sorry you felt there were no facilities available. The only closures are mandated by the Ontario Government's Covid-19 guidelines and are not reflective of a lack of service on our part. We charged you an additional cleaning fee of $50 which was necessary for removal of marijuana odor in our cottage and garbage removal. These fees are clearly defined in our package that you received. We are devastated that you posted damaging comments about people of colour which have no place with anything associated with Pine Vista Resort. Our small family business has prided itself on welcoming guests of all race, culture, gender and abilities with our exceptional service since 1945. Every guest at Pine Vista is treated with respect and dignity. We are distraught that you have taken this stance as a result of us charging you fees for marijuana and garbage removal.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Vista Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Pine Vista Resort?
Nearby attractions include Burleigh Waterfall (7.9 km), Bayside Boutique & Gallery (6.7 km), and The Boathouse Pub (4.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Pine Vista Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a fitness centre, free parking, and a hot tub.
Which room amenities are available at Pine Vista Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher.
What food & drink options are available at Pine Vista Resort?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Pine Vista Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Honey's Diner, Wolf & Spice Restaurant, and Stoney Lake Market Grill.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Pine Vista Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre and a heated pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Pine Vista Resort?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Pine Vista Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lake view available here.
Is Pine Vista Resort accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.