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25 Ratings · 15 reviews
Aleksei S.doesn't recommend
October 24, 2024
Forest Retreat - Dome in the Forest
Good potential but poor execution
The property is located in a secluded area and has all basic amenities. The area is very peaceful and there are a few things to check out such as Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre.
Unfortunately, when we got to the location, we discovered that the property is poorly maintained and the dome was quite dirty both outside and inside. It seems like the owners don't do much cleaning. The shower is supposed to automatically turn on the heating when water is running. That didn't happen, we could hear the clicks of it trying to ignite the flames but we weren't able to reliably make it produce warm water.
The only external lights available on the property are solar-powered. The property is in a heavily wooded area on a north-facing slope, so even though we were there during sunny days, none of the lights were getting enough charge to last even a few hours into the night. When we contacted the host to request additional lights the response was "that's all we got". On our second day we collected all of the small lights around the trails and put them in a sunny area to charge, only to discover that none of them are actually functional.
The property certainly has potential, but until all of the issues mentioned above are addressed, we would not recommend it to our friends.
Diane M.recommends
October 19, 2024
Forest Retreat - Dome in the Forest
Loved camping here, didn’t want to leave! Fell in love with the view of nature and whimsy of the dome. Jordan was an amazing host!
Melissa K.recommends
January 3, 2024
Forest Retreat - Dome in the Forest
Highly recommend - weekend getaway
Highly recommend. Jordan was fast to respond and accommodated last minute changes. The yurt was clean, comfortable, warm and set amongst beautiful trees and nature. 10/10!!!
Shannon B.doesn't recommend
March 10, 2023
Cozy Cabin in the Forest
Do not book!
The cabin is on a pleasant plot of land, but that is the only nice thing I am able to say about this. The sleeping nook is not pictured for a reason: it is terribly small and wouldn't fit 3 people unless they were toddlers. The wood stove is not properly ventilated, and results in smoke in the lofted sleeping area. We had to bail on our second night of the trip because of the smoke causing respiratory and migraine problems. The ladder to the loft should have an advertised weight limit, as it is very flimsy and shaky. The bed and dishes were covered in stains and gunk. We did not receive the wood "extra" we asked for, and a refund was not granted. I advise you not to waste your money or valuable time. Certainly a booking I regret making. The site could be improved by purchasing a new bunkie cabin with proper ventilation with safe sleeping arrangements and cleaning regularly.
Frank S.recommends
February 27, 2023
Forest Retreat - Dome in the Forest
Thank you Jordan for this weekend getaway. The place was great in the middle of nature. Having the dome warmed up and the wood prepared was great attention to details. The dome was clean. Sauna was excellent after a long day out in the wild.
Hope to be back another time.
Frank&Sorina
Judy C.recommends
February 17, 2023
Forest Retreat - Dome in the Forest
Dome camping
The dome was great to stay in, loved every minute of it. It had a hard time driving up a hill but Jordan was the in minutes to help us out. The walk to the dome was all ice, very hard to walk down. Maybe putting some sand boxes out along the trail down so we can put sand down if it get bad. All and all, it was beautiful. He had everything you need already there. We did bring more wood and I'm glad because we needed it. Thank you very much Jordan, it made my birthday a great couple days.
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