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Marina Rentals

Slips
Daily Slip Rental (available for booking through BOOK YOUR STAY)$53 /Night plus taxes
Oversize Slip$1,499
Slip$1,288.24
Rent Includes: Unlimited Boat Launch Use. Marina Slips require $500 deposit due November 15th of current year to hold spot for following season. Full Season rent due April 1st of rental year. If payment is not received by April 1st the deposit is forfeited. 15% discount applied to total if marina slip rent is fully paid by November 15th of rental year.
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Pontoon Boat
Half Day7 am - 12:30 pm$300
Half Day1 pm - 6 pm$375
Full Day9 am - 6 pm$495
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Boat Launch
Per Weekend$22
Per Week$29
Per SeasonSeason runs from May 15 - September 30$150
* Access Card (requires a credit card # ensuring boat launch access card is returned, otherwise $100 loss charge will be charged to your credit card). Use of boat launch.
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Ice Shack Rentals Hot Tub (4-6 Person)and Snowmachine Rentals
Ice Shack RentalFull Weeekend$199 / Full Weekend
Ice Shack RentalDaily Weekend$149 / Daily Weekend
Ice Shack Rentals Weekdays$109 / Weekday
SNOWMACHINE RENTAL #1Credit Card and Deposit Required. Deposit Refunded at Return Minus Fuel Used.
SNOWMACHINE RENTAL Yamaha #1$225/DAY
SNOWMACHINE RENTALYamaha #2$225/DAY
SNOWMACHINE RENTAL Polaris #1 and #2 $275/DAY
HOT TUB RENTALS 2 Day Rental$300
HOT TUB RENTALS 7 Day Rental$450
HOT TUB RENTALS add a day$75
The Ice Shacks come warmed up with a load of firewood. We can't rent gear but we have a small supply of rods and gear available in our offsale shop. A valid fishing license is required. Hot Tub Rentals are delivered to your cabin rental. 48 Hours Notice Required.
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SnowShoe Rentals
SnowShoe RentalFull Day. Small Deposit Required$15 / Full Day
SnowShoe RentalHalf Day. Small Deposit Required$10 / Half Day
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Wood Deliveries
Half Gator LoadAvailable for delivery to your site . Call 306-929-2211$35.00
Full Gator LoadCall office at 306-929-2211 to have it delivered straight to your cabin or seasonal lot$52.50
Bag of Ice$4.00
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Recreational Vehicle Rentals

 Multiple Sleds and 4 Person side by side available for rent. Valid Drivers License and Credit Card Must Be Presented at time of rental. 

The Ultimate Adrenaline Stay and Play at Candle Lake Golf Resort

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    Nestled majestically between the popular Candle Lake and towering pines, Candle Lake Golf Resort is a vision of natural splendor. This lakeside Saskatchewan golf resort blends the quiet charm of the north with the facilities you would expect from a world-class resort.

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    Office: 306-929-2211
    Proshop: 306-929-2666
    Restaurant: 306-929-2222

    Box 118
    Candle Lake, SK
    S0J 3E0

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    Nicole Kent
    Nicole Kent
    02:37 17 Aug 22
    Had a great stay with friends and family at the Candle Lake Golf Resort. Cabins were comfortable and clean, and the... views are beautiful. Having a small playground right next to the site was an added bonus.My husband said the course was wonderful to play, too!read more
    bojanakrienke
    bojanakrienke
    03:29 31 Jul 22
    I'll begin by saying that I really want to give it a good review, so much so that we have tried three times in the past... 12 months. The food is good. The view of the marina is beautiful in all seasons. That's kind of where it ends. The service takes an hour on a slow night and up to 2 hours for a busy evening. Much of the time they don't have a 1/4 to 1/3 of what's on their menu and sometimes the servers dont seem to know until way after you've put your order in. Sometimes the service is okay and other times the poor servers have no idea what is happening or how to provide basic table service (such as setting the plate down in front of the person, opening a bottle of wine,etc). Overall it tries to do well but doesn't take the time to train staff, order a sufficient amount of food for their kitchen and definitely service for getting a meal is very delayed. I hope the owners stop offering all the flashy new things and spend a little time figuring out the basics. Sorry.read more
    Ripco Fencing
    Ripco Fencing
    00:29 27 Jul 22
    My friends and I stayed in the poplar cabin over the weekend and we were pleasantly surprised of how clean and spacious... it is. It is everything you need and more in a cabin get away! The restaurant was very good. Everyone we spoke to was polite and helpful. I will come back again in the summers to come and I would love to go in the winter as well.read more
    Jennifer Lepage
    Jennifer Lepage
    18:52 24 Jul 22
    We rented a cabin for our family of 4 along with our cat and dog for holidays and to celebrate our friend's 20th... wedding anniversary. Cabin was clean and stocked. Cabin could use a newer portable air conditioner as the hose was slightly connected with tape that didn't stay on well causing more hot air to be blown in the cabin than cold air. The last couple of days the temperature was cooler, so we didn't use the air conditioner. My boys enjoyed golfing while I enjoyed relaxing!!read more
    Cole Custead
    Cole Custead
    19:04 21 Jul 22
    Course was in great shape! Food was decent - even managed to have a celebrity sighting.Will be back :)
    Projekt Hybrid
    Projekt Hybrid
    09:05 21 Jul 22
    Easy to lose the ball if you suck. The course is great but your lanes are pretty far apart
    Bree Cochran
    Bree Cochran
    15:01 18 Jul 22
    We had our wedding at the resorton July 16th and could not be happier. Our guests came from all over Canada were so... impressed with the resort. Cabins were well equipped and comfortable. New hotel rooms are beautiful. The owners, Natalie and Brian were so kind and amazing to deal with. Constantly checked in with us upon arrival and continued to do so during our stay. It was super hot during the ceremony, they went above and beyond by bringing out a case of water for the guests and letting me and the girls hang out in the off sale in the AC while waiting to go down the isle. The food was amazing and the service during our dinner was prompt. The golf course was pristine and was a stunning backdrop for photos. I would absolutely recommend the resort to anyone looking to get married. We loved our special day. Thank you so much!read more
    Gilles Blais
    Gilles Blais
    02:05 16 Jul 22
    Went for a wedding in the conference hall. Catered meal on site was phenomenal. Will definitely be going back
    Adam Klassen
    Adam Klassen
    21:22 22 Jun 22
    Very nice cabins for rent, as well as fantastic food at the clubhouse. Clean accommodations and kind people working... here.read more
    Crystal Roberts
    Crystal Roberts
    16:17 22 Jun 22
    Great view of the lake from the cabin we rented (Tamarack). Perfect size for our family of 8 and could have held a... couple more. All the kitchen amenities that we needed were included. Check-in was simple and the staff SUPER friendly and helpful. Golf course was amazing. Loved the deer that wandered throughout the cabin area and the golf course. Would DEFINITELY visit again.read more
    Jessica Price
    Jessica Price
    03:18 15 Jun 22
    Great place to go with your family! We had so much fun staying at Candle Lake. The amenities were great, the food and... staff were awesome at the restaurant and we were lucky enough to be there for wing night. Rooms were clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing week at the resort!read more
    haley blackmore
    haley blackmore
    02:58 15 Jun 22
    Love being a part of the CLGR team! It just keeps growing and improving! Come and stay/golf/eat with us!
    Jen Seidel
    Jen Seidel
    02:28 06 Jun 22
    Ate supper at the candle lake golf resort and would be hard to convince to go back. The food was ok at best, the staff... barely smiled, took 10 minutes to get menus and another 10 for water and coffee. 1/6 of our orders was wrong twice in a row, the table wasn’t fully wiped down, the coffee had a strange green tinge to it, coffee grounds in one of the water cups, had to ask for cutlery twice AFTER our food was served, no salt/pepper/basic condiments. As we were leaving, the one brown haired waitress was seen scratching her behind, pretty deeply..on her way to the kitchen… to then serve someone their food. The main guy who seemed to be running the dining room floor was wonderful despite everything. He did his best, took the one meal off the bill, and was friendly/apologetic the entire time. I understand that everyone is busy and understaffed but as someone who also works in a fast paced customer service environment it was pretty disappointing.read more
    Tracy Ziegler
    Tracy Ziegler
    22:00 18 Feb 22
    Just stayed in one of the recently built hotel rooms overlooking the lake. This was our first winter vacation here... (have been here many times in the summer) and it did not disappoint! We booked one of their winter promotions that included ice fishing and snowshoeing. We also rented a hot tub which made our vacation that much more enjoyable. The staff there are absolutely amazing, accommodated to anything we could ever need. A very special thanks to Lucas, Helen, Brian, Hailey, Taylor and last but not least Mr. “Swayze” (aka Blair). We will definitely be back….Tracy & pink bunny hug guy. :-)read more
    Ann McNeil
    Ann McNeil
    22:32 08 Feb 22
    My husband and I spent a few days with our Son and Daughter in Law in May/21 Stayed in a Cabin Very nice accommodations... . They have a super golf package!!! Course is beautiful!My husband and I stayed Feb 4/5 /22 We went ice fishing and attended the Vintage Snowmobile Races had a wonderful timeBrian and Helen were so kind and helped us out with anything we needed ..The room was very nice and the restaurant is lovely and the food delicious.Staff are very friendly!! They have amazing packages year round ..Golf /Snowmobiling /Ice Fishing and more .Looking forward to our next visit!!! Thanks Again The McNeil’sread more
    Melissa Bodnar
    Melissa Bodnar
    15:25 23 Jan 22
    We took our whole family of 10 including children and rented the largest cabin the Tamarak for the July long weekend In... summer. The accommodations were perfect, everyone had plenty of space! We also rented a slip in their marina which was a life saver toting kids back and forth. We also sprung for the hot tub which we used as a cool water pool for the kids which was perfect for those hot summer afternoons. We have nothing but excellent things to say about the staff and the accommodations we will be back every year!read more
    afp
    afp
    03:50 19 Jan 22
    Comfortable cabins that are large dog friendly. Cabins are well stocked with everything you need, and are clean and... well-maintained. Very handy if you have a boat to park in the marina. If not, you’ll have to drive several minutes to get to a beach. Price is a bit high for what you get but there are not a lot of comparable options.read more
    Mike Dunphy
    Mike Dunphy
    01:58 31 Dec 21
    My family rented an Ice Shack. Service was fantastic, the Ice fishing shack was very clean , warm . Perfectly placed as... we caught 4 fish. Such a great day for the whole family. Such a great price. Thank you all you made our day.read more
    Sarah Jo Secman
    Sarah Jo Secman
    16:29 31 Oct 21
    The hotel was amazing! Very well equipped with all you need, very clean and the view if the water is awesome.... Everything is close by, and all staff are friendly and helpful. We definitely recommend staying here!!read more
    Lex Kress REALTOR (Lex Kress REALTOR)
    Lex Kress REALTOR (Lex Kress REALTOR)
    20:11 24 Oct 21
    We visited Candle Lake & stayed at the Aspen cabins! Awesome accommodations with so many great amenities nearby.Our... only recommendation is to offer outdoor garbage solutions for large bags so they don’t have to be kept inside the cabins.We’ll be back!read more
    Jennifer Uy
    Jennifer Uy
    22:20 15 Sep 21
    We booked one of the newly built 3 bedroom Poplar cabins. Cabin was excellent, well equipped and spacious. The fire pit... tucked into the corner grass area surrounded by trees was a bonus - very private. We also found it very convenient that they have an off-sale in the main building. The golf course itself was beautiful and well kept. I'd recommend this resort and would definitely come back!read more
    Nat Nikole
    Nat Nikole
    17:40 14 Sep 21
    We stayed at the Willow cabin and got a hottub which was great! The cabin was cute and just enough space for 2 people!... A few minor things needs to be addressed such as peeling vinyl and dead bugs in the windows. The restaurant was awesome and they even gave us free limes! Definitely coming back.read more
    Kaley Kozun
    Kaley Kozun
    18:10 15 Aug 21
    Loved our time at the Candle Lake Golf Resort! We enjoyed all aspects of this resort, we rented a hot tub and golfed... everyday for our week stay. The restaurant was also excellent for a quick breakfast and a post golf snack! Thanks for the great hospitality and experience-we will definitely be back soon!read more
    L H
    L H
    01:45 02 Aug 21
    Great place to golf. The new owners are making huge improvements. Soon they are making a private beach. Great place to... rent a cabin for a getaway. The restaurant serves delicious food. All in all it’s a beautiful place!read more
    Roberta Boyle
    Roberta Boyle
    21:35 01 Aug 21
    I would rate the golf resort as high as I possibly could! For us this time was a bit different because we rented an... Aspen cabin (we usually stay at a yearly site) and it exceeded our expectations! The cabin was big and spacious with great gathering areas for our group! The only thing I would advise is if you are staying at the cabin bring maybe a few kitchen extras, they provide you with the minimum but we found we needed more then 1 frying pan or 1 set of tongs and the knives were okay, they definitely had the basic for the kitchen.I also want to say the improvements they have made,like the volleyball area (which we made sandcastles in), the coffee shop and the extra rentals available was super amazing. They have so much more planned its exciting to see it all change!read more
    holly peters
    holly peters
    15:54 16 Jul 21
    Asked for a beef dip without onion or mushroom but it's prepackaged so they wouldn't remove it, instead I got a wrap... and fries, but the fries tasted incredibly like fish. server never came back to check on us or give us refills and forgot my sister's dip, yet was willing to go to the table behind us constantly and refill their drinks and check on food. They didn't discount the meal, and the server did all she could to avoid us.read more
    Rob Nelson
    Rob Nelson
    02:14 16 Jul 21
    Candle Lake is a beautiful area. We have now gone two years in a row for their Stay and Play package and have had an... amazing time. The cabins (Spruce and Tamarack) are clean, well equipped and perfect for groups or families. We came up with a group of 12 and had three cabins - perfect!The staff are also super accommodating and just great to deal with in general. The course is also really nice and fun to play. Beer carts came around regularly and you can tell the maintenance staff are actively improving the course year to year. Great place!read more
    glenda clezy
    glenda clezy
    19:23 13 Jul 21
    Had the most amazing evening with the best service from Jocelyn. If you want great food and the best service ever, come... to the clubhouse and enjoy the great service. Two days in a row. This lady is amazing.read more
    Jeff B
    Jeff B
    21:05 11 Jul 21
    Cabin advertised as having air conditioning. Propane was empty and filled last day when we did not need it. Also our... group was camping. Told 3:00 but was moved to 4:30 for check in but never actually got the spot till 6:00. manager not very professional. Also camper smelled like human waste. Was told there was wifi but very poor (really didn’t need wifi but was advertised as such) if you get a spot at a place charging these prices and it’s listed as having services and ends up not having said service I will say this is poor management. I’m sure this place has had good times for others but come on. If you run a business own up to it and run it right. Won’t stay here again. I will add, you impress the group we were in you would of had much more business. But you anger them you won’t get this crowd ever again and others. They talk a lot about how bad it was. Word travels both ways.read more
    Richard Schewaga
    Richard Schewaga
    13:52 11 Jul 21
    The new ownership group at the Resort is fantastic. Many exciting additions and changes made, with several more to... come. Special shout out to Darcy, Dave, and all the guys who take such great care of us seasonal (and daily) renters in the RV Park. Twelve years up there and looking forward to many many more !!read more
    Angel Godart
    Angel Godart
    01:43 07 Jul 21
    Very disappointed with the cleanliness of the townhouse. For the times we live in plus the price you pay these places... should be clean. We found a dried contact on the kitchen floor, the bathroom shower had hair in it, the other bathroom floor I wiped down with a hand towel- to which when finished the hand towel was brown, plus the bbq had not seen a cleaning in months. There were numerous other issues - I am sure you get the point. It was a huge disappointment. When you stay at a ‘resort’ and pay resort like prices I expect better. Our family was just at a different Northern resort location last month and their cabins were superb compared to Candle Lake Resort plus less than half the price!read more
    Jeff Tucker
    Jeff Tucker
    00:21 01 Jun 21
    Just spent the weekend at the Candle Lake Golf Resort and had an amazing time. The condos were clean and provided... everything that we needed. Everyone treated us so great, the food at the clubhouse was awesome. What a beautiful spot, cannot wait to go back. Very nice golf course too!!read more
    Errin Carruthers
    Errin Carruthers
    00:18 01 Jun 21
    Was a great weekend with clean and modern condos. We had 10 people in 3 condos and had plenty of room. Loved that there... were 3 bathrooms in each condo. The staff at the resort and golf course were amazing. All very helpful and friendly. Can't wait to get back up there.read more
    Darwin Brown
    Darwin Brown
    03:54 31 May 21
    Stayed in one of the rental cabins, had a great time. Excellent accommodations, very comfortable, clean, well appointed... cabin. Had everything we needed. Thanks to Lucky Luke and all the staff for an exceptional stay. The restaurant was also outstanding food service and awesome view.We will definitely be back.read more
    Shirley C Smith
    Shirley C Smith
    18:04 27 Apr 21
    My husband and I had lunch in the restaurant. Our meals were excellent, the young lady who served us was efficient and... pleasant, COVID protocols are observed. We had a terrific experience and will definitely return. My husband said the BLT was one of the best BLTs he had ever had. I loved my fish and chips, and the peanut butter fudge brownie was excellent!!read more
    Devin Ogilvie (BFJ OUTDOORS)
    Devin Ogilvie (BFJ OUTDOORS)
    01:56 14 Mar 21
    Thanks for great meal and a Drink. Glad to see changes happening. And looking forward to Couples night Friday evenings... again this year. Don't change that please. Haharead more
    Jeff Leibel
    Jeff Leibel
    12:47 27 Feb 21
    An absolute gem! Clean and spacious accommodations, with all the modern amenities for a wonderful getaway. The staff... treated us like like royalty making sure we were comfortable. I would recommend staying here to anyone. Great experience overall!read more
    Abe Doerksen
    Abe Doerksen
    15:38 23 Feb 21
    Awesome food! Fantastic service! Beautiful View.
    Pat Donovan
    Pat Donovan
    04:27 24 Jan 21
    Good meal. Good service. Food was not great but good.
    Helen Kozun
    Helen Kozun
    16:55 20 Jan 21
    Returned for another meal at the Candle Lake Golf Course tonight and once again was very happy with our service. Nathan... was our server and provided us with excellent service. Although he was very busy and had several other tables he was on top of it all and provided us with great service. We highly recommend Candle Lake Golf Resort.read more
    grant carrier
    grant carrier
    02:27 20 Jan 21
    Prime rib Tuesday is the best!! Service is exceptional... friendly fast and efficient!! If you enjoy prime rib you... need to try this one!! It’s amazing!! Thanks Zoe!!read more
    Rhonda Hueser
    Rhonda Hueser
    00:36 18 Jan 21
    Awesome fireworks and awesome food! Great place to eat!
    Tanya H
    Tanya H
    19:54 08 Jan 21
    The new owners have been doing an amazing job here! Definitely check it out!
    Magdalene Adisi
    Magdalene Adisi
    20:24 04 Jan 21
    Perfect winter get away for family and friends. Snow shoe rentals, cross-country skiing, sledding, and skating just to... get started. All the amenities we needed for a relaxing weekend, and the staff is incredible. Can't wait to do it again!read more
    Laura Voluta
    Laura Voluta
    19:46 02 Jan 21
    Another wonderful time spent at Elk Ridge
    Bill Bennett
    Bill Bennett
    20:55 26 Sep 20
    The course is in great shape. The trees unfortunately continue to jump out in front of a number of my shots...
    Sean Walters
    Sean Walters
    22:06 28 Aug 20
    Great little course. I recommend stopping in for a little game when you are in the candle lake area. The tree line is... quite unforgivable but there are no sand traps to worry about.read more
    Michael Walker
    Michael Walker
    02:08 22 Aug 20
    Well know for wing night,Great very over the lake and golf course.
    Kathryn Holmes
    Kathryn Holmes
    00:03 14 Aug 20
    Golf course was in great shape and food in the restaurant was great and service was prompt.
    Anna K
    Anna K
    03:14 10 Aug 20
    We booked the Stay & Play Weekend package. We had a great time, and enjoyed everything the package included. Don who... worked in the Pro Shop was so generous and accommodating to our group. We stayed in the cabins which were located a quick walk from the golf course, which was perfect for what we were looking for. Overall, 10/10 we would recommend!read more
    Mark Sorell
    Mark Sorell
    02:52 08 Aug 20
    I dont complain about food but I have to this time. We haven't been feeling good the last couple hours since supper at... the Waterside restaurant. The fries were great as was the service but the fish was terrible. It was overcooked and mostly old hard crusty batter. I regret not asking for a discount.read more
    Lindsey H
    Lindsey H
    16:59 24 Jul 20
    Course is quite soggy this year but still very nice.
    Kara Kazmiruk
    Kara Kazmiruk
    21:36 19 Jun 20
    Booked a largw cabin 9 months in advance for a stagette, owners decided to rent out the cabin privately a month and a... half before the dates booked and didn't tell us until 20 mins before check in. Tried to book us into smaller, separate townhouses. Ended up getting a cabin in Emma and going there for the weekendread more
    Brennae Kazmiruk
    Brennae Kazmiruk
    21:34 19 Jun 20
    Booked a cabin 9 months in advanced. Go to check in to find out the owners privately rented out the cabin we booked.
    Bryan Pawlachuk
    Bryan Pawlachuk
    23:46 17 May 20
    Food lately has been quite good. If they have the lobster bisque, try it, unbelievable. I'd give them 3.5 stars as it... still is a little high priced.read more
    Ashley Loehndorf
    Ashley Loehndorf
    23:46 13 Mar 20
    Change the meue already, HELOW.
    Dave Price
    Dave Price
    02:47 24 Dec 19
    Gluten free meals excellent food Friendly staff 🚶‍♂️🇨🇦
    Robert Cropper
    Robert Cropper
    17:35 20 Sep 19
    Great course, great staff! Amazing clubhouse!
    Kathryn Hughes
    Kathryn Hughes
    17:29 09 Sep 19
    Wing Night is a big deal at Candle Lake Golf Resort during the summer months. Be prepared to wait for a table, your... order to be taken, and for the food to be delivered. If you are not a patient person, then this would not be a fun experience for you. Having great company helps to pass the time. The service from the food and beverage servers was excellent.read more
    Daniel Morin
    Daniel Morin
    06:03 07 Sep 19
    Good food. Riders games. Golf. Beer. Lake. Trees etc.
    ourboomerlife
    ourboomerlife
    02:06 29 Aug 19
    Wing night is great value but be prepared to wait in line. This deal is popular.
    Sheldon Becker
    Sheldon Becker
    02:23 25 Aug 19
    Back nine greens were a little rough but the course was great otherwise.
    Dave Wollbaum
    Dave Wollbaum
    16:10 12 Aug 19
    Evening "scramble" events are fun and always has a great meal after golfing.
    Justin Olson
    Justin Olson
    01:20 29 Jul 19
    Food was good.. service was a bit slow, on accounta there was a function at the same time.. great view of the marina,... and the 18th hole.read more
    Don DeMarsh
    Don DeMarsh
    02:38 28 Jul 19
    Course in great shape. Wish my putting was.
    Mitsuo _
    Mitsuo _
    20:03 12 Jul 19
    Awesome food and golf course, been going there for several years, and its consistently impressive service
    Ĺarry Àcorn
    Ĺarry Àcorn
    01:45 11 Jul 19
    Good steak. Great service.
    Charles Yeo
    Charles Yeo
    20:06 06 Jul 19
    Mother Nature has blessed this place, but camping isn't up to my expectations. The location of our site is fine, but... the sewer drain is nearly 1 foot above ground level and at the far back of the site! I always carry sewer hose extensions, but, still, our black and grey tanks would not drain. The site needs to be at LEAST 8 inches higher. Garbage bins are so scarce, it took us 3 days to locate the only one at the far end of the compound. Come on, Management, fix this site for the next person. Also, try to provide better trash collection.*********Wow! Two days after my initial review, Maintenance came and fixed the sewer drain. THANK YOU very much.read more
    Gordon Mielke
    Gordon Mielke
    16:20 08 Jun 19
    This a great facility, with the diversity of accommodations, golfing and the lake, make it a very worthwhile... destination.read more
    Matthew Burtney
    Matthew Burtney
    19:40 18 May 19
    Food seems to be better in peak season than in winter. Service is usually good. Nice golf course.
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