In the mood for a getaway? I love taking short road trips and staying somewhere new for the weekend.
Overnight accommodations and meals received.
That’s why I was excited to stay at The Lodge At Geneva-On-The-Lake. We had a wonderful time and having never been to the area we are excited to say we can’t wait to come back again soon!
We stayed the night at The Lodge At Geneva-On-The-Lake. It was a wonderful getaway that was just under an hour’s drive from downtown but made us forget we were anywhere near Cleveland.
The Lodge is a beautiful hotel that was recently named to the Top 10 U.S. Wine Country Inn List. It’s located near more than 20 wineries and even offers a reasonably priced year-round wine shuttle.
We were greeted warmly at check-in and were torn between enjoying the beautiful lobby for a few minutes or heading up to our room to unpack.
After taking in the view in the lobby we did head up to our 3rd floor room and were delighted with the cross between resort and rustic lodge decor.
We also couldn’t have been more pleased with the view from our balcony.
I was excited to see that an outdoor wedding was taking place during our first afternoon. We were able to watch the ceremony from our balcony and could even hear it clearly too. It was so romantic!
We contemplated going for a swim in either the indoor or outdoor pools. They were both beautiful and it was a perfect day for a swim with the blue skies, sun, and 80 degree weather.
I was also pleased to see a cute children’s sprayground and jungle gym.
The fitness area is great for anyone who wants to get in a quick workout.
That afternoon we decided to go for a walk along the 2 mile path that wound out from the property. It was a lovely day and perfect for a walk along the lake and even through the woods.
When we returned it wasn’t quite dinnertime yet so we headed into town. Neither of us had ever been to Geneva-On-The-Lake so we were excited to see what laid ahead just a short drive up the road.
We found a fun and busy strip with a fantastic summer/island feel to it.
At the same time it felt like we had flashed back to the 1950’s.
Everyone was cheery and was excited to be outside on such a gorgeous day. It was tough to choose between ice cream, Hawaiian Shaved Ice, or Grumpy’s Old Fashioned Lemonade.
As for the food we couldn’t believe the choices. There were gyros, burritos, pizza slices, pasta places, cupcake shops, soft pretzels, elephant ears, corn on the cob, and even outdoor diners.
And we found a bit of amusement too in the multiple arcades, a waterpark area that wasn’t open yet, and a beach side Ferris wheel.
There were shops selling funny t-shirts, used books, knick-knacks, and souveniers that were surrounded by bars and wineries.
We had fun walking up and down the strip and even came back that evening to enjoy the nightlife a bit as well. It’s such an easy drive from The Lodge and there are multiple free parking lots available, it made it simple to return later that day.
For dinner we were excited to eat outdoors on The Lodge’s property at Horizon’s Restaurant & Lounge.
Dinner was delicious! We ordered the Cheese Plate appetizer.
Had house salads with warm rolls & butter.
I ordered the short rib which came with carrots and pureed celery root. It was a delicious combination that I can’t wait to have again!
Dave ordered the strip steak that came with mashed potatoes, broccoli, and mushrooms. He raved about his meal and said the steak was amazing.
For dessert I had the Warm Apple Crumble.
Dave had the Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie.
They were both the perfect ending to a wonderful meal.
That night we were able to watch the sunset from our balcony. It was gorgeous!
The next morning we packed up and got ready to go, but before leaving we grabbed breakfast again at Horizons.
I had the Belgian Waffle with Strawberries, bacon, and a fruit cup. It was delicious.
Dave had the Breakfast Buffet. It was available to enjoy outdoors or in and was full of lots of delicious choices including made to order omelets and eggs, french toast, bagels, breads, muffins, cereal, fruit and more. It was quite a selection for only $12.95 and one we would definitely get again.
This time we ate inside and enjoyed the atmosphere. The large windows and airy space made us feel like we were eating outside.
We had a wonderful time at The Lodge At Geneva-On-The-Lake and in fact we enjoyed it so much we’ve been recommending it to all of our family and friends.
It’s location on the lake itself is gorgeous, it’s very short distance to the strip makes it easy to head over for a bite to eat or a drink, and it’s amenities are enough to keep you busy in the times between. It’s a restful, relaxed, and romantic location that we recommend to anyone looking for a weekend getaway.
I would love to visit there, too.
gorgeous! that waffle looks super yummy…
Wow, this looks and sounds like such a relaxing place. Love all of the pictures you shared. Looks like you all had fun!
love the country feel – looks awesome
This is a nice place! The little bug car was cute and the food looked good!
Sooo beautiful, lucky you! I rarely get to travel :)
This is amazing!! My husband and I will be married for 8 yrs Aug. 17 & we never went on a honeymoon. Between us we have 4 kids 18-4. Since we had our 6 yr old daughter we haven’t had a date night. I would love to find a place like this for a getaway..Glad you two had a great time!!
This place looks beautiful and it looks like it’d be fun for the whole family! Great review!
That looks so beautiful!! I have never been anywhere outside of CA. lovely
Such a lovely place!
OMGosh… that outdoor wedding looks GORGEOUS!
It looks like it’s worth going for the food alone.
Wow, what a great place to review.
Looks wonderful, would love to visit in the future!
This looks like a great Ohio travel spot. Great for a couples get away or time with the family.
Nice rreview. Looks like a lovely place that’s close to home.
Looks amazing!
This looks like a great place to stay or you just take excellent pictures of right things. I think this could either be a couples getaway or something for the entire family. If I win your giveaway it will probably just be a couples retreat. The food looks delectable, especially the Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie, that is a combination I am unable to turn down. Great post!
It looks beautiful there! We spent a weekend in Conneaut not far from here and it was beautiful there too!
Wonderful review! ..and accurate. I got to stay for 2 nights at the Lodge for a scrapbook retreat this past Jan. and found it very beautiful and comfortable. Sure would like to stay there during the summer though.
I love the Lodge! I spent my 3oth birthday there for a girls’ weekend. The staff was wonderful, the accomodations were great, and access to all of the wineries, night life, and cute shops was priceless. I recommend it to friends all the time. Great staycation!
Wonderful review. This lodge and the area is beautiful! This is on my
Travel Bucket List, now! Thank you for sharing the information and pictures.
What a beautiful place for a getaway! And that sunset is GORGEOUS!!!
EVERYTHING looks amazing – so great that they had a sprayground! I LOVE those! I wish we had one closer to my house!
This place looks beautiful and fun!
I was just there last week for a work meeting and it’s so pretty! We’re thinking of doing a family overnight there this summer. I hear you can bike to “the strip” from the Lodge.
what a nice and relaxing place to visit Eddies looks like they have awesome FOOD
looks awesome! what a nice weekend getaway for you guys
That looks like a beautiful place to stay, and so fun. I love the sign advertising “Color TV”! And oh boy, does that food look good. Take me with you next time!
Great review! One of my favorite things about writing a blog is putting a travel review together and yours is perfect! Made me want to check in tomorrow….and made me hungry, too!
Thanks for a fantastic review, I have been so wanting to go here for years, we live in Brunswick, but I have always wanted to stay a few nights and take in the festivities. I love all the photo’s. Thank you!
Wow, the food there was crazy delicious looking, and you had the most beautiful weather for your getaway!
Oh, that looks just lovely. So peaceful and serene. So glad you guys had a nice weekend.
That looks like a wonderful place to visit!! I especially love the vintage stuff. :)
Wow! The lodge looks like a wonderful, yet peaceful place! All the food looks scrumptious and how cool that you got to see a wedding! I’ll have to keep this place in mind for hubby and I:)