Kashaga Lodge

Where do i start with this unmanaged decaying fire hazard of a place . When we arrived on time Ken the owner was attemping to clean the cottage we finally told him to leave & we would finish it off ourselves when we noticed he was wipeing everything with one rag toilet , kitchen table didnt matter. After 3 hrs of pure filth cleaning we tried to relax ,but the cottage itself is ready for demo . Beds are horrible , shower wouldnt drain , no back on the 40 year old oven fire hazardthat didnt really work , fridge dripped water all over your food , doors didnt close so no locking doors & welcomed all the bugs in . It was a horrible stay so safe to say we left early & never to return .

This review is for ice fishing only.nnWe called Ken about a week before our trip to inquire about ice fishing. He was very friendly and answered all of my questions confirmed that all equipment is provided and that there was no set time limit. He then booked us in for one of the ice fishing huts.nnWhen we arrived, we were greeted by Ken and then introduced to Nick who is the ice fishing operator. Nick was also very friendly. He helped load our things into the trailer attached to his ATV and drove us to the hut just down the road. He showed us how to use the equipment and let us know to reach out to him/Ken if we have any issues.nnThe hut was very cozy and warm thanks to the propane heating lamp. It had three fishing holes, folded chairs, and a padded bench. There were also two additonal holes outside that we were free to use.nnAbout two hours in, Nick texted us to check in and see how we were doing which was a nice gesture we really appreciated. Six hours in and three perch later, we were ready to call it a day. Instead of calling Nick to pick us up, we left the fishing gear in the hut as suggested by Nick and walked the three minute walk back to the parking lot.nnWe had a pleasant conversation with Ken before we departed. Overall, we had a wonderful time and will definitely return!

What a dive. If I could give it a zero I would. Bathroom smells strongly of urine, everything is dirty, toilet doesnt flush and the shower is duct taped together from the inside. There are stains on every carpet and mattress, mattresses are at least 30 years old, the ceiling fan wobbles dangerously, and the fridge leaks andbthebceispers drawers are cracked and broken. The kitchen does not have enough dishes and there isn't even a full set of cutlery for the 16 that can stay here. Basic things are missing, like waste cans, hand towels, light bulbs and there are random bits of screws and brackets and hardware in dresser drawers. The beach entry is small and rocky with a silty bottom and lots of weeds - not family friendly for small kids. The dock is missing boards with nails poking out. No WiFi as indicated, but that is the least of our complaints. Certainly not worth the $1000 we paid for 3 nights. When we let the owner know about the puddle on the floor after rain on the last day he said that he didn't care because if anyone comes to Haliburton to sit in a cottage they are there for the wrong reasons...right...so in a thunderstorm we should be on the lake?!

We've been going here for years and the service has gone downhill in a big way. Kitchen and washrooms were dirty, and the place was messy when we arrived. Bbq didn't work, and we were told to cook our steak in a pan instead. The guide left us out on the lake for several hours after he said he'd be there, leaving us cold and hungry. He told us it wasn't his fault because his phone was turned off. The capper was Ken showing up as we packed our stuff, drunk and swearing, claiming we'd stolen money from him. It was a fantastic spot once, but I'm afraid it's not a place I'd recommend anymore.

It's not luxury, so if you're a rough and tough...ice fishing person. This is your place. Furniture is from 1980, holes in the walls, leaky pipes! You need to bring your own firewood and bait.