Winter can make you crazy; with freezing temperatures and blowing snow, cabin fever can set in pretty quickly, and you want to find a place to escape. Our family was going as crazed as bats in the belfry, and I was looking for a location to head to for some winter fun instead of winter dread. Punderson Manor Lodge was a place Matt and I have always wanted to go, so we decided to head there for our Ohio family winter getaway. So, if your looking for a place for winter fun in Northeast Ohio, this destination is for you! FULL DISCLOSURE: Punderson Manor Lodge hosted us
Punderson Manor Lodge and Restaurant
The Lodge:
This beautiful manor in Geauga Co, Ohio, is stunning. When we drove up, the whole family in the GMC Yukon began exclaiming how amazing and breathtaking the setting and lodge were. Our family tumbled out of the vehicle and hurriedly clamored up the steps to enter the lovely wooden door that opens into the foyer.
In the movies, you see people making a grand entrance into a scene; that is the emotion we felt as we came through the beautiful wooden door. Music was softly playing, a fire crackled on the hearth, guests were gathered to play games at the tables, and the staff was about making sure everything was just right. We had booked a cabin for our family, and for a moment, I thought, I’d have loved to stay in the lodge. (That thought was fleeting, kids in a standard room OR a 2 bedroom cabin?)
Punderson Manor Restaurant
As soon as we arrived, Abbie had a diabetic, low blood sugar, so we grabbed some lunch in the restaurant. The dining room was so welcoming and warm, the ceiling was intricate and so detailed (make sure you look up if you eat there!), and windows span the side of the manor, so you have stunning views of Lake Punderson. The waitstaff was very attentive and helpful, and this was a huge help since Abbie was not feeling 100%. The food there was delicious, and we knew we would be back to eat there again before our stay was over.
Pro-tip: Have dessert and coffee watching the sun set over the lake
Before coming, we connected with the GM there, and he gave us the “$10.00 tour”. I enjoyed seeing everything Punderson Manor offers for guests. We were delighted by an indoor pool, beautiful views of Punderson Lake, fire pits on the terrace, and quaint rooms, each decorated differently. It charmed us, and Matt and I will come here without kids someday to stay in the Manor. We want to enjoy the little nooks and quiet things we did not get done on this trip.
Punderson State Park Cabins
The Cabins:
Punderson Manor Lodge offers 2 bedroom cabins with a full kitchen, full bathroom, living room, and screened-in porch. Each cabin comes with a picnic table, fire pit, and outdoor charcoal grill that can be used, weather permitting. We were in cabin 13, where we had a stunning view of Punderson Lake, the Iroquis trail, and the stately trees surrounding it.
Our cozy cabin was perfect for our family, with plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. The kid’s bedroom had 2 bunk beds where they each could go off and rest in, which cuts down on the fighting. Our room had a queen-size bed and TV, where we could unwind after tucking in the kids. The kitchen space was perfect for us because we planned to keep this trip on budget by cooking in the cabin. This space was exactly what we were looking for.
The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed for our family getaway! (We did most of our shopping at a local butcher shop Heritage Meats ) Our living space was ample, and the whole family sprawled out for a movie one evening after we had done the FREE snow tubing at Punderson State Park sledding hill a mere 1/2 mile away.
Pet Friendly
Many cabins are pet friendly, and knowing you can bring Fido along on the family get away relieves some stress. When it comes to traveling with pets, they take the worry out of the equation. There is an additional fee of $15.00 per pet, per night (maximum of two pets per cabin); you can have your best friend tag along while enjoying winter fun in NE Ohio!
Seasonal Specials
Seasonal Specials:
Discounts! They help one choose a lodging location because of budget matters. Punderson Manor offers great discounts in winter, check out the specials! If you have a student that is excelling in school they offer stays for A’s with up to $50.00 in savings and are offering 50% off of stays on Sunday and Monday nights, good until it is taken down off the website. These savings make this location extremely affordable!
Punderson Manor Lodge was the perfect location for our family winter getaway! We were able to get the winter crazy out of our system, enjoy the beauty of Punderson State Park and everything it had to offer. It is the perfect base camp to site see around Geauga Co.
If you make it to Punderson Manor Lodge we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Happy Adventures,
The Gleason Family
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