Punderson Manor Resort & Conference Center

Stopped in for a few days for a mini getaway with my wife. Till last night it was average. The pool is clean and well kept but the pool towels really need replacing. The manor itself is fairly beautiful. Though we asked for our room to be made up, we only received a bag of towels. The first night we had a great evening out at the fire pit. $30 I believe, so we paid to do it again last night. Apparently the person forgot to log it in their paperwork so they rented it to somebody else. Not a happening camper! Might try again tonight, we'll see. Their restaurant is horribly understaffed but could be great. Though they have a bar, we've yet to see a bartender.

I had lunch with relatives from Philadelphia on 4/07 They came for the Eclipse. Food was great. But our server Margaret was the BEST!!!!! Funny friendly and attentive! Makes me want to go back to see her! Can't say enough nice things about our lunch. Also the view was beautiful!

Love the Lodge. Stayed here with my daughter the first time during Covid. Has become like a second home during business trips and leisure. Beautiful scenery. A hop, skip, and a jump from Cleveland. The park holds a special place in our hearts along with many fond memories. Room service is also delicious, but there are so many unique places to try in this area. I'm a bodybuilder, so I enjoy fresh and unique when I can, but if carbs and Italian are your thing-- Manja Manja down the road is worth the effort.

Great weekend getaway destination.
We hosted a department meeting here recently and I was really surprised at how accommodating they are. Specifically, they were able to make an oil-free vegan option for us, which is exceedingly rare and exceptional service. I like the remote location. The rooms were well kept and tidy. I would recommend that they have a "late night" food option (Pizza etc) for guests, just because it would be a hassle to drive into town for food. Otherwise, we all had a pleasant experience.

OK, I'm a little late doing this review as we stayed here in October 2017, but better late than never as a friend was asking about it recently after seeing my pics. This place is gorgeous!! Stayed here unexpectedly as we were passing through and they were the only ones in the area that were reasonable and allowed pets in the cabins. The main lodge is stunning and listed as a historic hotel. The setting by the lake was beautiful in early October, with mist rising off the water in the mornings. The cabins were spacious and comfortable. The one we stayed in had 2 bedrooms, one with a Queen bed and the other with 2 sets of bunkbeds, bathroom, an eat-in kitchen and living area with flat screen, plus a screened in porch and outdoor area with picnic table and fire ring or grill (can't remember which). We ate breakfast at the Manor and it was delicious with great views. Would definitely love to stay longer here. Beautiful spot!

This place is beautiful. Ok so they started doing live music and dinner on Friday night! I had never been to Punderson so I decided this was a great way to finally check it out. We pulled down a long road; where we passed a golf course, jungle gyms, the beach, a sports chalet and kept driving when we came up to the manor I was very surprised it was beautiful.
So we went inside and tried to get seated, due to the music on the patio the man seating people said that all of the tables outside were reserved due to the music on the patio. But I was not going to let that ruin my day and we were hungry. We sat down inside; the only part that bummed me out was that barely any of the tables outside got occupied the entire time we ate.
The prices were actually really good, and the food was just average.
But the view!! So we got a cocktail and went outside where we decided to walk down to the lake! Y'all, this is where it gets amazing! There was a walkway almost around half of the lake on the water!
This place is so worth checking out it's so unique

Hard to beat this place is far as a view brunch goes. They had a buffet for $9ish per person, including children. It included coffee or tea, I believe, with pop and juice costing three dollars more.
I was pleasantly surprised at the food quality and flavors that were there. There were pancakes, biscuits, gravy, sausage bacon and assorted pastries.
The manor looks out over Punderson reservoir and that is the major draw for us when we go there anyway. Take a walk on the boardwalk after you eat!

I can't express how amazing our mini getaway was in the cabins! Kate and Christine were absolutely wonderful and so so extremely awesome! The cabin was perfect and comfortable and cozy! Very clean, spacious rooms and shower water pressure was PERFECT!! Having a full kitchen is always nice when you're away from home. Plus the grills and fire pits were AWESOME for our yummy steaks. It was my first time staying here and we absolutely will be back, plenty more times! Can't wait to stay and see when the Manor opens back up after all the CoVid. The views and nature around just simply made it so relaxing. We will be seeing the Manor & Cabins soon!

KATE & CHRISTINE THANK YOU!!

Punderson Manor left me not wanting to book another room anytime soon
Pros: beautiful scenery as it is located in the state park
2 nice pools - both indoor and outdoor
Cons: Rooms are not spacious and are kind of worn looking
Steps everywhere to get to rooms and inside. Tough to lug your luggage around, but staff will help if you ask.
Common area is almost non existent. If you want to get out of your room you need to go the bar/restaurant or outside.
Restaurant was not good at all and our service was terrible. Had to keep fending off the flies while we ate. In fact, we complained at the front desk and receive a refund.

I'm an event coordinator for a sales department for a big company in Cleveland. For our quarterly meeting we decided to do something off the beaten path and head to Punderson for a two night stay....little did my fellow coworkers know that it is haunted.

From the beginning of the planning approximately a month or two before the event through the time of checkout we experienced only excellence in customer service and attention to detail, much of the kudos goes to the group sales representative, Amy Otto.

First the accomodations- We stayed in the gorgeous and historic manor house. My coworkers stayed in the new wing and as the coordinator of the event they put me in an Estate King room in the older haunted part of the house as a free courtesy. I did not see my coworkers rooms, however I can tell you that my room was very comfortable, spacious and full of that creaky old character only found in historic houses that have been preserved over time.
Our conference room was the parlour which was also located in the older wing. It was comfortable, the perfect size for us (a group of 10), and the views of the lake were breathtaking. If you are coming with a smaller group, I highly suggest the parlour (However it is located on the second floor, so it's not ideal if any of your group has mobility issues since there is no elevator)

Second the food- Every single meal that we had catered was fresh, on time, delicious and exactly what we ordered. Perhaps my only small complaint is that due to the staff size the bar (which is usually only serviced by one individual) often closes at an early hour and if you are the only one looking for a drink you might have to hunt down a bartender. Nevertheless, this didn't bother our boozy group and drinks flowed throughout the course of the meeting.

Third the ambiance and service- Our group was very intrigued by the ghost stories, of which there is no short supply. My coworkers would ask the Punderson staff about their own personal stories and the staff welcomed the questions and willingly shared their tales. Prior to dinner our second day Amanda, one of the wait staff actually took us upstairs into the attic and secret tower room (located above the parlour), they also took us into the Windsor Suite, which is supposedly the most haunted place in the manor, this earned MAJOR points with me and everyone in our group. It was certainly the hightlight of the trip. While we unfortunately didn't have any ghost stories to add to the many legends upon our checkout we did thoroughly enjoy watching over our shoulder and sleeping with the lights on.

As a coordinator who has planned many offsite events I cannot recommend Punderson enough. The venue has that certain je ne sais quoi about it that one would not expect to find in America, let alone tucked away in the farmlands of Ohio. The service absolutely matched quality of the accommodations and the warmth of the staff warmed the manor like the morning sun warms the beautiful dining room in the early hours of the morning. My only regret was that I couldn't thoroughly enjoy the highly recommended trails and outdoor activities, although that leaves something for our next visit.