Overlook Lean-to

The Overlook Lean-To is AMAZING. The site is extremely clean, organized and well stocked. The fire pit is beautiful (surrounded by incredible rocks). The lean-to itself is a work of art and has great energy. The land is lovely and well-cared for. It's very private, but also accessible. My husband and I stayed for three nights and had friends join us for two. We had so much fun at the camp and in the area. But most importantly, Sheila and Bob are the best hosts. They are interesting, kind and cheerful people who put so much love into this piece of property over 35 years. And they make the BEST maple syrup. We hope to be back soon! The fall colors will be amazing up there, I'm sure.

We absolutely loved out stay at Overlook Lean-To. The property is beautiful and very private. The lean-to itself is very comfortable and fully equipped for cooking and campfires. Bob and Sheila were very welcoming and engaging. They called us beforehand to make sure we had directions, and gave great recommendations for hikes in the area. We will be back for sure.
Come stay here!! You won't regret it!!

Wonderful secluded escape with friendly, and attentive hosts.

If you're tired of state campgrounds with neighbors on your elbows running their generators, then this place is next to perfect.

We stayed for 8 nights so we really had a chance to settle in and enjoy. My wife and I slept in the lean-to and my girls set a tent off to the side.

It's not remote, but it is very private. The traffic you hear is kind of a moderate droning sound in the distance.

If you're staying for a night or two, Sheil's got you covered with dishes, pots & pans, water, coffee pot, a lantern, or whatever. Because we were there for so long (and because I'm a little "extra"), I'm glad I brought some of our own gear—I wish I had brought our enamel camping dishes.

Bob is a true artisan and his talent shows in the construction of the lean-to. The thing is amazing! Be warned, however—I'm 5'8" and managed to bump my head at least 3 times on one of the overhangs. I cannot explain why I didn't learn after the first time. ;)

Also to Bob's credit is the 1.4 miles of MTB single track that runs through the property. It has 3 nicely done berms and just over 100' of elevation...and I had it all to myself! ..a lot of fun.

Sheila is the perfect concierge with seemingly endless suggestions—and what's cool is that she's earned the right to talk about all of them. She's done the paddles, the climbs, and experienced whichever restaurant. She's good!

Sheila and Bob were fantastic hosts. They were very respectful of our space but perceptive enough to always be available when we needed guidance on the day's events or where to buy ice.

Their property is really cool and I’m certain that whichever one of their venues you chose to sleep in you’d have a great time.

We could not have asked for a more private, more peaceful or more perfect getaway. The lean to had a super comfortable bed as well as furniture and hammocks, Despite the rain we were warm and dry even when cooking due to the generous overhangs on the lean to. Take a chance with this different accommodation. You will not regret it.

Bob and Sheila are the best hosts. Bob stayed up until 10pm when we got in after unexpected delays. After realising we were inexperienced campers they checked on us periodically. The site was a beautiful masterpiece that was perfect to celebrating our 8th anniversary. The Lean-to was adequately equipped and perfectly positioned for viewing the sunrise and sunsets.
A recommendation we will make to all friends and family

The perfect camping set up. Sheila and Bob are the best hosts. The property is maintained perfectly, and they take great care and thought in your personal stay. They are obviously people who also enjoy camping, and the entire property set up shows that. They are also both really nice down to earth people, who make you feel at home and safe while you’re there. It has an ideal cooking set up on the side you walk up to (conveniently next to the screened in truly well made wooden picnic table) with a nice good working gas stove on a counter with extra space and cooler down below. The leanto is amazingly cozy and is built to keep you dry and warm from the elements. On the other remaining side of the leanto is a spot for firewood, and it also has enough cover to stay dry no matter the weather; there are two hammocks to hang out right next to that in the nearby trees. There is a flat space near the picnic table that a tent could be put on for some who prefer. And next time if I bring my son or more guests I will do that and there would be plenty of room. The leanto is fine to sleep in and the net keeps the bugs out,so I used that and it was great I slept like a baby. Great atmosphere, spectacular hosts, beautifully maintained property and a great view. The whole place is just beautiful and I can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend.

Sheila and Bob's Lean-To was amazing. I stayed there for 3 nights with my two teenage daughters. The location was killer - very quiet and private, and close to beautiful lakes and trails. The lean-to couldn't have been nicer. It was clean (the outhouse was the cleanest I've ever used), comfortable, and really well stocked with a stove, dishes, utensils, pots, pans, fresh water, firewood, etc. We never needed anything that wasn't there. Bob was incredibly nice and helpful at check-in, and then we never saw our hosts again (in a good way - we were looking for privacy and got it). Sheila was very communicative pre-check in via email as well. Really, I can't say enough good things about the Lean-To. We had a great time, and will definitely be back.

This is a perfect combination of rustic camping & cabin camping. The wife and I differ on this and it was a perfect compromise. Perfect for I'd say age 6 & up. You should be prepared to store your food properly overnight, if you don't know what that means just google it in advance and do it right. The mess area is extremely useful. It nestles under the overhang of one side of the lean-to and has enough space to store essentials and more importantly to prep meals. The opposite overhang shelters your firewood perfectly. The rear overhang was just enough real estate to house all four of our bikes easily and kept them dry through a couple of wet days. Speaking of wet days, it doesn't really matter if it rains because you can just tuck under the lean-to and still enjoy the campfire or have plenty of room for cards or board games while being covered. An enormous amount of thought was put into the layout of the trails and the way points. I was apprehensive to bring my daughter's mountain bike as she is only 9. Many of the trails are advanced but once we got to one of the graded flat-ish roads she was fine (I on the other hand think I'm younger than I am). Definitely a reasonable drive from fishing holes (both shore-fishing and powerboat fishing) and swimming holes. I mentioned in passing to the host that I brought a magnetic compass and was going to teach my daughters how to orient themselves. The next day he brought me a boy scout manual bookmarked to the navigation chapter and a map with handwritten Cardinal directions pointing us in the direction of cool swimming and fishing holes which was extremely useful. On one of our hikes I literally walked in the wrong direction by accident for like 30 seconds and stumbled upon a pristine landscape that rivals any magazine cover. Phenomenal!