Is anyone interested in a trip report about Sandy Bottoms Resort?
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Is anyone interested in a trip report about Sandy Bottoms Resort?
Absolutely, would love to hear about the place. Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by victoriaalbert
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Originally Posted by rennie69
First the owners clearly like their privacy, and more importantly, your privacy. There are no signs at the entrance, no neighbours on the lake and no drama in the resort. It's couples only and obviously no one under 18. The week we were there the group was half twenty somethings and half 30-50 somethings. We were in the middle.
Sandy Bottoms used to be Hedo North, same people, same philosophy, different name. The owners live on site, though in a secluded location, and check in periodically and party with the guests sporadically. The overall vibe is a mix of Hedo party and Ontario cottage. You truly feel like you are all there as friends rather than guests. This is partly done by forcing everyone to mingle. There is only one place to really make food (though there are bbq's and grills scattered around) which inevitably results in mingling and cooperation. By the end of our first day we had met everyone (about 40 or so people) and settled into the rhythm.
Details. It's naked everywhere. Some people were clothed, one or two women wore bottoms but the majority were down to hats and sunglasses pretty quick. Most covered up in the common areas but the beach and hot tub were the happening spots.
You have a choice of accommodations. Tenting is a bargain at about $70 a person/week. They also have cabins and 9 motel rooms. The motel rooms have private baths, the cabins and tents share a mens and ladies shower rooms. Cabins have queen size beds, light and power, window fans and a small fridge. The motel rooms are nice too though the most expensive. We went with a cabin and were happy, espcially during the inevitable thunderstorm. Plus the three head showers proved to be a popular gathering spot...
Food is what you make of it. I brought a briefcase of cooking utensils and spices but it wasn't necessary. Bring all your own sauces and meals but if you forget ketchup or something there's lots of that. Plus there is a town with multiple stores selling everything only 15 minutes away. I guarantee you will at least be making one run to the beer store or LCBO. Butterscotch liquer body shots were very popular.
In addition to the private beach, there is a small lake with a trampoline and swimming/diving platform. You can swim out to them or take one of the many canoes, paddleboards or kayaks around. There is an 8 person hot tub on the first deck overlooking the lake though it may have at times been over capacity. Above the first deck is the main lodge. The hill is quite steep though. This is not a wheelchair friendly place. The owners were in the process of building the new deck when we were there so hopefully that will be finished shortly. The main lodge is quite spectacular and well designed. There is a large granite island that will seat 12 people easily plus lots of big comfy furniture. There is always someone willing to DJ and at least when we were there, always sexy and exotic women to dance with.
We all fell into a rhythm of breakfast before noon, afternoons on the beach or touring local attractions, supper starting around six and finishing about twilight. Everyone helped cook, most helped with dishes. Everyone drank copious amounts of wine. After supper the dancing and debauchery, costume changes, whipped cream and body shot decadence began. And then ended around 3 or 4 or in the morning. No one complained even though some nights the music did get a little loud. Those on the quieter end of the spectrum could enjoy two different campfire spots, several private gazebos, or a large hall with a stage, table tennis and a small fitness equipment area. We tended to stay in the lodge and party which was by far the most popular spot. It's a good thing the attire was so casual though as the room would get hot. We were assured that AC and or better ventilation was coming but we had to keep the doors closed to keep out the typical Ontario flying bugs with teeth big enough to take chunks out of you. Screen door would go a long way.
Overall we had a great time and will be looking forward to a return visit.
Travel time to the resort is probably 3 hours from the east side of Toronto, 3 hours from Ottawa, 4.5 hours from Montreal.
Thank you very much for the great descriptive. We have been curious about the place and now will probably make plans to go sometime.
Cheers
Thanks victoriaalbert for the trip report, we are from Toronto and definitely want to explore this resort some time. Just wondering was there any PDA when you were there or does it allow at all? for example, at the beach or hot tub. Also, just wondering you are basically cook your own meals there,right?
PDA all over the place. The two (plus) of us did it on the patio, beach, cabin and in the lodge.Quote:
Originally Posted by shield1234
And yes you cook your own meals though it does become a socializing event.
You're welcome. Nice tatoo BTWQuote:
Originally Posted by rennie69
Great report. Sounds like a place we would like to visit!
That was a wonderful report , however has anyone been recently? Id love yo hear about the updates to the place , the average age range, how many times you were able to get up to some really fun times ... Wink , wink .
Finally a trip report, thanks very much...we do camp in the summer...may have to change our destination next year....
I believe the largest turnout at Sandy Bottoms maybe this coming week of August 21-27. They have the following advertised to occur: foam party, live DJ , wet t contest, lube wrestling, nude volleyball, body painting, etc... Sounds like a great time for Ontario, Canada. We will do a post after we spend a weekend next month as to our experience. It will be our first time at Sandy Bottoms and we are looking forward to it. The communication with the resort has been very positive and customer oriented so far. Hoping to find it to be a very enjoyable Canadian spot to visit ;)
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Originally Posted by Baz&Sus
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Hello! Did you go to Sandy Bottoms? We are thinking of going this summer but would like an updated review :) We just got back from Hedo a few weeks ago and would love to find somewhere close to home. What is the age range like? Is it inclusive of all body types? Thank you!!!
We just got back from Sandy Bottoms. Age range from twenty's to senior. Definitely inclusive of all body types and shapes. Good for what ever your comfort zone is in the lifestyle. We'll definitely be going back. :)
Great trip report! Nice to hear same type of hedo atmosphere! Definitely have to check it out!!