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Go back in time to 1978, we called at a fishing shop in Quincy and the owner pointed us to Bucks Lake. The owner was actually closing at the time but allowed us to use a boat to fish free of charge and we spent three days there which we will never forget.
A long time friend from California just sent some details of fishing along the North Fork which prompted me to pull up Bucks Lake and I was delighted to see it is still doing trade and folks are enjoying being there. We live in the UK and this was our first visit to California.
I visited last year and always meant to write this review, but now I have hiker friends in the area who can use the info so here it goes.
I paid an exorbitant amount of money for the last room available.
I get to the room, drop my backpack, and proceed directly to the shower. The water poured out red. I went back to the office where they told me they had just had the pipe fixed and to just let the water run.
Why they didn't do that before guests arrived is anyone's guess.
Upon returning I noticed the room hadn't been cleaned. It also had no TV or air conditioning. Walked back to the office and was given another room immediately. Interesting. The new room had a TV that wasn't attached to anything, still no AC, but it was clean. Oh, and blankets aren't included in the room rental price. The water ran red for half an hour but I finally got my shower.
Come to find out there was only a few rooms occupied mostly by a large family.
Constantly lied to, terrible amenities, terrible service, overpriced.
We were so disappointed. We planned our meals around this Lodge and were mislead. We looked at the website and called in advance, they were not open when they told us they would be and we had to scramble to make it work. Our philosophy is, if you can't manage a business then close it. Thank god for the staff at Buck's Lakeshore resort down the road. We give it -1 score. Their website is misleading. Word of mouth in that area goes a long way.
They serve awesome food and drinks! Everyone here is very friendly and it is a great atmosphere! There is some outdoor seating and it's so nice to breath in that fresh mountain air and enjoy the nature around you! If your looking for a strong drink, their specialty is a "Tree Smacker". So far everything I have eaten up there has been excellent, my favorites have been the fish tacos or prime rib dinner.
My daughters and I went to Bucks Lake Lodge not knowing what to expect. We just wanted to spend some quality time together. What we didn’t realize is we would be making new family members. We had the best time, it was exactly what I wanted for a trip with my girls. I wanted us to get away from the hustle and bustle of southern Cal and this was the perfect place. The restaurant serves amazing food and I highly recommended the fish tacos great job on those Lou !! I want to give a shout out and a huge thanks to our new family members. Lou, Rebecca, Marsha, Vanessa and Monique. Thank you all for making our vacation perfect!! To all of you thinking of a stress free vacation go to Bucks Lake Lodge !!
Just got back from Bucks Lake Lodge, and what a FANTASTIC time we had. Owners, Louie and Rebecca, do a wonderful job creating a fun and friendly atmosphere and all the members on their staff were great.||The food is excellent. The prime rib dinner is the best I have ever had and for a great burger try the King Louie, you wont be sorry. From the sauces to the salsas everything is made from scratch. Unlike most Chefs, Louie is more than happy to share his special recipes with the friends of Bucks Lake Lodge. ||The cabins are circa 1929. If you think about the years of service they have provided, from the early miners, forestry and dam builders to the thousands of vacationers, hunters, and snowmobilers, it easy to overlook the 84 years of repairs. They have everything you need to be comfortable; stove, fridge, shower, bedding etc. ||Whether you want to experience the abundance of outdoor activities or have a drink at their beautiful bar, this is the place to be. Have a chat with Louie, he always has a fun story and tells it in the most animated way. Remember one thing, Louie doesnt lie, he just tells really great stories. ;-) We will be back!
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I usually scope out hotels and such on review sites pretty thoroughly, and thought I was pretty savvy, but missed this one bad. You can stop now and just look for another place.
My wife and I rented a large cabin for the weekend, but found it grossly uninhabitable. We're fine with tents, the outdoors and rustic, but discovered we're not okay with extreme neglect, filth and grime. We were icked-out everywhere we looked, the greasy furniture, holes in every floor surface. Toilet wobbled.
Total loss: $200.
I feel very sorry for families who drive way up there and have nowhere else to go, and are forced to stay and sleep in such conditions.
We simply drove home, 2 1/2 hrs.
Mentioned our predicament to our sever at the marina restaurant, and a manager who tried to help said they get that quite a bit. The marina rents cabins too, but were full up for the night.
Local tip: upstairs of Buck's Lodge is "okay," but ground floor and all cabins are for various reasons gross, unsafe, and falling apart.
Did not stay overnight but stopped in for dinner. Pets are welcome on the patio, fresh from scratch food. Had the fish tacos and prime rib. Full of fresh flavor and seasoned just right. Will stop by again and suggest you give them a try :)
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