The Lodge at Panther River

We booked 6 cabins for a group Thanksgiving Weekend. The property is beautiful and the cabins were nice but a bit on the small size. The first night it was windy and cool, the group spent most of the time in the cook house area cause there was a fire ban. It was nice, but wish there were so kind of way to close it in to block the wind. Morning breakfast that was included with the rooms was amazing, with yogurt and fresh baked goods. The only small issue we had was the garbage, we understand with wild animals around it needs to be secured. But the need to take the garbage with you needs to be announced at the time of booked. We had a Thanksgiving dinner for 17 people and after a 3 hr drive, I will have to take the truck in for a detailing to remove the odours. The Star of the property is JESSICA!!! I do a lot of travelling, and have had outstanding service. But Jessica is a special lady that made this trip one to remember. To the owners of Panther River Lodge, you have someone that is giving her all to making your place the best please reward her for her outstanding job!

My wife and I enjoyed an overnight trip on horseback to Dormer Lake last week. Everything about this adventure was great! Our guide, Andre, met us at the Lodge, introduced us to the horses they had selected and we were off in a minimum of time. Andre is an experienced guide and he paid attention to any anxieties about crossing the river (4 times each way), steep uphills and other obstacles along the way. He is an excellent conversationalist and has a lot of very entertaining stories from his guiding experience. The camp at Dormer Lake was comfortable enough (although not a lot of soft spots to rest one's behind after the ride). Andre helped us get settled in, then took us to the lake and we got right after the fishing for the plentiful brook trout. There is a small aluminum fishing boat so you can try all areas of the lake. The fishing was absolutely fantastic - we tried all kinds of lures and the fish loved every one of them. Did I mention we were the only people there? We caught and released more fish than I could have ever imagined. After fishing, Andre set us up with deck chairs and a chilled bottle of chardonnay, followed by excellent (huge) steaks from the grill. He gave us an after dinner demonstration of his fly fishing skills as the sun set over the lake. The next morning featured fishing before breakfast, then expertly prepared breakfast of bacon, eggs and coffee and more fishing, before heading back around noon. Can't say enough good things about all aspects of this trip. I highly recommend.

It's a beautiful establishment for anyone looking for a nice quiet place to relax for the weekend. It's right next to the Panther River and a short drive to Yaha Tinda Ranch which has another lovely camp ground and lots of hiking trails. I highly recommend and Panther River Lodge is one of my favorites. The grounds of Panther River Lodge have the capabilities to accommodate trailers. The food that is provided is made from the heart and with care. The staff are very welcoming, friendly, and accommodating.

Location is perfect with beautiful views. Very relaxing, friendly staff and amenities to keep everyone happy! My husband and I have been to this spot many times and will keep going because we have fallen in love with it! (The fall colors, wow!) Thanks for another wonderful stay

Beautiful location. Staff at the Lodge were fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. There are cabins and big tents for rent. Lots of RV sites. Fire wood is 10.00 for however much you can get in a wheelbarrel. We were there 2 nights and it was so peaceful listening to the river in the evening