It's a tough job working for CLRM. Our staff have to visit cottages, test out all the amenities, try out the hot tubs, and sit around the campfire. In summer we ask them to swim and take the boats out. All in the name of research. Then they write a post about their stay, take photos and a video if they can, and are at the end of a phone if you want to ask them questions.

We’ve Stayed Here

Birches by the Beach – CLRM Staff Review

There is something special about cottage country in the fall. The crisp mornings with mist-covered lakes, the satisfying rustling and crunch of dried fallen leaves and possibly the best part…not needing to worry about bug spray because the mosquitos have... Read more

Lakeside Cove – CLRM Staff Review

With Summer coming to an end and the Fall colours in full bloom, my girlfriend and I were keen to explore the great outdoors, local shops and relax around the water. We were fortunate enough to enjoy Lakeside Cove for... Read more

Arykat Otter Lake – CLRM Staff Review

In May 2022, I visited one of our Eastern Ontario properties – Arykat Otter Lake. Arykat Otter Lake had intrigued me since CLRM acquired the listing in 2017. I loved the unique rounded shape of the property, the region in... Read more

Blue Haven – CLRM Staff Review

My family and I visited Blue Haven in late March 2022 – a very seasonably unpredictable time of year to be sure. We left home shortly before 4pm and began our 2-hour drive to Gooderham. While weather reports were calling... Read more

Galini Lakehouse – CLRM Staff Review

Galini Lakehouse is a beautiful, modern cottage that’s perfectly set up for a family like mine – in our case, 8 adults (no grandchildren have yet come along!).  It’s not often you find a cottage with 4 “adult” beds, and... Read more

Talbot – Birchview – CLRM Staff Review

Having suddenly found out my husband had the long weekend off (a rare occurrence), we decided to try to book a cottage for Labour Day.  Talbot – Birchview was a new addition to our site, it looked very appealing and... Read more

Serenity Cove – CLRM Staff Review

As we drove through Bon Echo, turning off Highway 41, just before arriving in the Ski Village of Calabogie, the backdrop was absolutely magical, with freshly fallen snow and crisp blue skies.  After a busy summer, I was planning an... Read more

Wagon Wheel – CLRM Staff Review

In August 2021, I visited one of our Eastern Ontario area properties – Wagon Wheel! Joined for the week by my husband, mom, brother, and 3-year-old son, Wagon Wheel offered the perfect traditional cottage setting for our summer vacation! While... Read more

Paradise in the Woods – CLRM Staff Review

The name of the cottage really does say it all! The owners have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and entertaining. We were so impressed with everything it ‘s hard to decide what we liked best. The large... Read more

We’ve Stayed Here – Osprey Cottage

On the outskirts of Havelock, past the Jamboree grounds, down a long, windy road, sits picturesque Osprey Cottage. At only an hour and a half from the Durham Region, Osprey is an easy drive that’s doable by families with young... Read more