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Errington's Wilderness Island Resort
Average price*: £201 (CAD395) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 based on 16 reviews 16 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 hotels in Wabatongushi Lake
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  • Rooms: 16
Property Type: Resort
  • Hotel featuring an assortment of amenities, sports facilities and leisure activities.
Description: Comfortable lakeside cabins and suites, fine dining and courteous service on a secluded island easily accessible via the Algoma Central Railway or... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
44 Great Northern Rd
Wabatongushi Lake, Ontario P6B-6H4
Canada

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Reviews of Errington's Wilderness Island Resort

( 11-15 of 16 )
“Great for FAMILY time! Relaxing and Fun”

Errington's Wilderness Island Resort

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4 of 5 stars
Novi, Michigan
26 Nov 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

Our family of 2 adults and 2 girls (ages 15 & 8) had a super time during our 7day stay. We took a float plane from Hawk Junction to get to the island and took the train out. Both were hassle-free. The food was excellent. Good food (nothing "bistro") that all of us enjoyed. We opted for the family-plan that had three meals a day. We are big eaters, but it was really too much food per day. Next time, we'd opt for fewer meals per day. For activities, we just hung out, doing pretty much nothing. Read books, played card games, girls swam in the frigid water, walked the islands. Observed nature. Good bird watching. Fished everyday, didn't catch much, but oh well. Saw the bears a couple of times. It was remarkable to be so close, yet still at a safe distance. Didn't see any moose. Our girls got along very well with Al and Doris' kids. Nice folks, all of them. Good staff too. Helpful. Nice cabin. Rustic, nothing fancy, but warm, dry, and a good hot shower. Not musty at all. Nice wood stove with plenty of chopped wood. One electric outlet; gas lights.

Our only disappointment was the "roughing it in velvet" slogan. We felt it was more like "roughing it in wool." (Warm and toasty, but a bit scratchy some times.) Our king size bed was really a twin bed separated, then put side by side. My husband got the mattress and I got the box spring. We also had septic system problems that led to raw sewage leaking up from the ground surrounding our cabin. It took a couple of days for the staff to repair it; we would have preferred immediately.

Overall, we would absolutely recommend Erringtons. It is a bit pricey (comparable to Disney) but we feel that the one on one time with our daughters, free from all distractions, was well worth the price. Seeing the northern lights for the first time, together, while roasting marshmallows at the lake was priceless.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — It was VERY remote
    • Disliked — The septic tank problem and the uncomfortable bed.
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Bring hiking boots. Walking to and from your cabin has uneven terrain.
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FourDogFamily's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2006
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 26 November 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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Management Response
Wabatong, Owner
(Management representative)
2 Sep 2007
As of August this year (2007) we have replaced all of the mattresses in our cabins. Everyone is saying the new mattresses are very comfortable. The one mattress referred to above was not really a box spring, but a few of our mattresses may have begun feeling like it.
We appreciate the feedback from our customers on how we can keep improving their vacation experience at our secluded resort. Besides monitoring TripAdvisor and similar websites, we also have customer surveys and encourage our customers to talk to Doris, myself, or any of our staff about problems they are having or changes that would improve their vacation.
Thank you and Happy Vacationing
Al and Doris Errington
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
“A Fantastic Retreat”

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5 of 5 stars
Toronto, Ontario
30 Aug 2006
5/6 found this review helpful

My daughter and I have stayed at the Errington's for one fabulous week every summer for the past 7 years. It has become our special place just to relax and to get in touch with nature and with ourselves.

We are nature lovers and enjoy taking the canoe out for long trips on the lake with its various bays and passages just to look at the wildlife. We always enjoy watching the loons and the moose (our favourites). Each summer we see eagles, beavers and bears as well. The birds are also spectacular, especially in the spring and early summer. On some of our trips we have seen the northern lights. The night sky is really fantastic as there are no city lights anywhere nearby to obscure the view.

When we stay at the Errington's, we rent a cabin and enjoy doing our own cooking (mostly we barbecue). The cabin is very comfortable and has a stove and oven, a fridge, a wood-burning fireplace, cozy bedrooms and a nice size dining area. The main lodge serves very good food if you decide to buy a meal plan.

What makes this place very special for us are the Errington's themselves and their staff. Everyone is so friendly and warm and willing to help make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Al and Doris are very lovely, genuine people who are always willing to take the time to provide us with the latest news about where we should paddle to see wildlife or to share other interesting information.

In short, this is a wonderful place if you want to get far away from the city and feel close to nature but still have a very comfortable place to stay with warm and friendly people as your hosts! My daughter and I will continue to make yearly treks to the Errington's as long as we are able to!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location - lots of wildlife to see; cabins were very comfortable and well equipped
    • Disliked — nothing
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — If unfamiliar with using a motor boat, ask for instructions before setting out!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
rsm5's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2006
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 28 July 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Stay As Long As You Can!”

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5 of 5 stars
Fort Wayne, IN
28 Aug 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Just great! The family, the location, the food, the boats, the cabins....you name it.

I only made one mistake. I only booked two nights.

Once you get up there, you won't want to leave. Book as long as you can and cut other locations out of your trip.

Also, for those who don't want to cook, the food is simply wonderful. No one goes away hungry.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Great people and location.
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Eat dinner at the lodge!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
llibdecker's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2006
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 28 August 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Heaven”

Errington's Wilderness Island Resort

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5 of 5 stars
Three Rivers, MI
23 Aug 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

I have been going to Errington;s for the past 6 years. The last 3 yrs I have made 2 trips--first with my sons and grandsons and the second with my wife and friends. Erringtons and the staff make you feel like you are the only people that matter. The fishing is great and gets better every year. Wildlife viewing is excellent. This year we saw: mama bear with twin cubs, cow moose with twins, beaver, otter, bald eagles, and of cours, loons with young ones.
I recommend Erringtons without reservation. I wish I were there right now. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Taylor Snow (taymary@thesnowfamily.net)

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The way we were treated
    • Disliked — nothing
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — go there
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
papaw60's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2006
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 65+
Member since: 23 August 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Accueil et environnement formidables !”

Errington's Wilderness Island Resort

4 Sep 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Le cadre et la situtation
    • Disliked — L'eau du lac est froide à partir du 15 aoùt
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
LesVadrouilles's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Famille avec adolescents
Visit was for: Moments agréables en famille
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 04 September 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, pet owners, Families with Small Children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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44 Great Northern Rd, Wabatongushi Lake, Ontario P6B-6H4, Canada