Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry Farm and Winery - 13 min drive
Dr. Rose's Beach - 15 min drive
Scenic High Falls - 16 min drive
Silver Falls - 18 min drive
Magpie High Falls - 19 min drive
Getting around
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 173 min drive
Restaurants
Aj's - 15 min drive
Lai's Restaurant - 15 min drive
Majestic Chicken Rotisserie & Grill - 15 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Makiebares Waterfront Accommodations
When visiting Wawa, Makiebares Waterfront Accommodations is a great choice to consider. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and cabins have conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.
At a glance
Property size
8 cabins
Arriving/Leaving
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (1 total)
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrooms
Shower
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Dining room
Sitting area
Entertainment
TV with satellite service
Outdoor areas
Patio
Terrace
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Ceiling fan
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet friendly
1 total pets
Pets allowed in specific rooms
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
8 rooms
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Policies
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Are pets allowed at Makiebares Waterfront Accommodations?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total.
Is parking offered on site at Makiebares Waterfront Accommodations?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What is there to do at Makiebares Waterfront Accommodations and nearby?
Makiebares Waterfront Accommodations has a picnic area and a garden.
Does Makiebares Waterfront Accommodations have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and a refrigerator.
Does Makiebares Waterfront Accommodations have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this cabin features a patio.
Makiebares Waterfront Accommodations Reviews
Reviews
5.4
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
6.2/10
Staff & service
4.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10 Poor
Sep 5, 2016
CLOSED- OUT OF BUSINESS
Do NOT book this place!!! My husband and I booked a night at this place and when we arrived there was no one there. A for sale sign out front and a piece of paper taped to the door saying they were closed. They didn't even bother calling us to let us know to start looking for a different place to stay.
laura
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 31, 2016
Odd odor
Booked 3 nts, was told on arrival we could only stay 2 nts as he was leaving/going out of business. Had to find other accommodations at more cost. Hot water heater was leaking, making the carpet wet and stinky. TV did not work. It was a rustic adventure. View from room great.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 25, 2016
Disgusting place. Don't waste your time or money!
This supposed "waterfront" hotel is not at all as advertised. The owner offered to leave us the key in the door upon arrival. No wonder! The room is located in a trailer park by some body of water. Nowhere anything like the view in the pictures. that would not be that serious, but once inside the hotel room we could see right away that the floors and general areas of the room were unclean and unkempt. We were worried about the condition of the bed, with good reason. Once we lifted the covers, old sheets were loosely fixed over a mattress. When we uncovered these sheets, what we saw was beyond belief. A brown stained lumpy old mattress with duct tape holding it together. We immediately left the room without unpacking our bags and told the attendant that the accomodations were not acceptable and that we would be leaving to find accomodations elsewhere. The attendant told us that was fine and to have a nice day. Then when we checked our credit card the following week we realized that the Makiebares hotel ownership charged us the $100 for the room. When we requested a reimbursement through Expedia the ownership refused to honour it. This hotel is a shambles run by dishonest people.
Ray
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 13, 2016
Can't drink the water without boiling.
The cabin was ok. Everything dated but worked. Would probably be good for fishermen. Couldn't use the water for cooking, brushing teeth, cleaning food without boiling.
l
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2016
It was a good stay, I was there working in Wawa for a week. It was great, it was like being at camp. It had a nice view of the lake. It was a very good price.
Joey
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 11, 2016
Arrived at location 6:00 pm, Manager not on site; resident on the premises informed us that the trailer was occupied and that we, my husband & I were not the only people who were registered for that accommodation.
We tried to find other accommodations in area, inquired at Information Centre only to be told there were no vacancies in the whole area in and around Wawa.
We could not find a location until we reached Sault Ste. Marie...almost 3 hrs away. We had travelled almost 16 hrs. that day.....totally exhausted!!!
Certainly would not book at that accommodation again!
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 8, 2016
Are you a Hunter?
Absolutely worst bed I've ever stayed in. Felt like plywood. Room was from the 60s or 70s and it gave that vibe. Yuck. Place doesn't even have a proper address that GPS recognizes and they acknowledged that.
Constantine
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 7, 2016
Do not stay at this place
Staff were rude, not helpful at all. Do yourself a favour and don't waste your time booking in this horrid place.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 6, 2016
great surroundings
The little cabins are cute, small but comfortable. The setting is lovely, the view of the lake is beautiful, it,s quiet, nice place to stop, it is 14km west of Wawa.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 4, 2016
Shame about the critter.
The beds were uncomfortable and there was a critter in the wall that kept us awake most of the night. The person that checked us in was very kind considering we came just after 1100 pm. The lake view in the early morning with the mist was gorgeous.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 31, 2016
Verified traveler
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 25, 2016
Clean comfirtable overlooking the lake
Only 10 minute walk to beach. Clean comfortable and beautiful room. Recommed 2nd floor.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 22, 2016
Relaxing by the Lake.
It was quiet, relaxing, secluded and quiet with a view of the lake.
William
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 21, 2016
The stay was a camp out.
The trailer was clean, but that was all. There were no amenities at all. There was a sign that said boil the water before drinking or washing your teeth.
Jim
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 18, 2016
Not recommended
Needed a place that allowed dogs. Water is non-potable and insane bugs. Quite "rustic"
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 16, 2016
We booked this place because according to Hotels.com there were no other vacancies in Wawa. We were greeted by the owner, who was barefoot and wearing pajama bottoms and an old t-shirt. Signs on the door advised us to boil water for drinking, but I would not use the kitchen at all (they did provide bottled water). The bath towels were old, mismatched and worn out. The tile floors were sticky. But the worst was the plastic cover underneath the bed sheets. Ugh. I'd advise Hotels.com to delete this property from its catalog.
On the (very small) plus side, they have wifi.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 10, 2016
Nancy A.
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 7, 2016
FIND A LOCAL MOTEL FROM THE LOCAL YELLOW PAGES!!!
We could not use the water to drink or to clean our teeth without boiling it. We opted not to use the microscopic shower due to the unsafe water. The beds felt like they tilted, they were marginal to sleep on. The "lounge" where they had the tv had chairs with hard plywood bottoms, the lone "easy chair" was questionable. The whole set up was like a farce. We would never have stayed there if there had been other internet options. Unfortunately, most of the hotels in the town nearby don't have internet to advertise them. CHOOSE A LOCAL MOTEL AFTER YOU GET THE LOCAL YELLOW PAGES!!!!
Caroline
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 3, 2016
Filthy bed linen with hair all over!
The bed linen was used, it had small hairs all over it, absolutely disgusting! Barely got any sleep.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 7, 2016
Cute lake!
We got in too late to really evaluate much. Easy check in, quaint cabins. Nice little lake good enough for swimming in Early June.
Dustin
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 5, 2016
Terible
This place is dirty, alot of mosquitos, poor service. Doesnt worth any money. I will never come back again .
Linh
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 11, 2015
Peter
A good view from the lake. The room is fairly old.
Peter
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2015
Beautiful View
Cute cabins on Catfish Lake.
- I just had to bring my food and everything I needed from plates, cutlery, pots and pans were provided in the cabin kitchen.
- Great fishing right off shore or out on the lake in a boat.
- There is a nice fire pit right near the lake where you can enjoy your evenings with the kids roasting some goodies.
- There was a furnace in the cabin to keep us warm at night.
- Beautiful pink sky sunsets.
- The property is well maintained and the cabins were spotless.
- The king sized bed was super comfortable.
- Owners are hospitable and nice.
- Lots of wildlife in the area.
- The town of Wawa is 14km south of the cabins and it is a quaint little town with some restaurants, a grocery store, a visitor center and the infamous Young's General Store where you can find the best pickles in the world! Young's is an amazing gift shop and is a must see when staying at Makiebares!
Tasha
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2015
A Real Gem
I stopped at Makiebares on my way from Regina. I had been camping and wanted to stay in a room with a bed for a change. If you like camping you will love this place. If you are a hotel snob you will hate it. Beautiful view of the lake, great walk along the beach, late night on the porch - quiet and close to nature
Michael
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 1, 2015
Unethical business practice
This stay never happened because our room was given away. After driving several hours on a Friday, evening after work to get there, we discovered that our room was given away. We booked 3 weeks in advance online. Not a position you want to be in on a Friday evening after dark on your birthday?????