Our Story
Meet Eleanore and Randy
Aaron’s on the Lake Bed & Breakfast is a dream come true for your hosts Eleanore and Randy McMahon.
It all started when they were backpacking as a young couple through Europe in 1989. Each time they’d stay at a new bed and breakfast, they’d imagine what it would be like to be the owners. They dreamed of buying property in Gimmelwald, Switzerland, but at the ages of 27 and 29 ultimately decided they would have a more secure life in Canada.
Twenty-eight years and three kids later, Eleanore and Randy’s dream of owning a bed and breakfast has come true!
They were amazing. The space was great. My kids and I had a great time there. We went skating on... read moreThey were amazing. The space was great. My kids and I had a great time there. We went skating on the lake, dipped in the hot tub, roasted marshmallows on a campfire. So much fun read lessCasandra3/05/2023Would recommend it 100%! Eleanore and Randy are the loveliest hosts, and the room is even better than on the picture!Pat2/26/2023amazing stay as always. I love the Matlock area from our family cottage in the summer so it’s... read moreamazing stay as always. I love the Matlock area from our family cottage in the summer so it’s nice to see it in the winter too. The place was just as described. read lessNadine2/19/2023
Stayed in the Gardenview room January 2023 and loved every minute of it! The room is very cute, cozy and... read moreStayed in the Gardenview room January 2023 and loved every minute of it! The room is very cute, cozy and clean. It’s the smallest of the buildings on the property and is surrounded by lots of bushes and has a huge veranda. We learned that our room/building was the maids quarters back in the day (the property is over 100 years old!). The main building/cottage is where you have breakfast and the owners live, and the smaller building by the water has always been a two room guest house with the other two available rooms for rent (Pierview and Lakeview).
I was sadly unable to meet the famous hosts Eleanore and Randy as they were away on vacation. However even while vacationing far away in another country they made every effort to stay in contact with me via email and ensured our stay was excellent. The people covering for Eleanore and Randy while away were wonderfully kind and accommodating as well.
Their dog Jake was an absolute delight and such a good boy! We got one of the romance packages and wow was the charcuterie board we arrived to Friday night delicious. You can make specific requests for it if you want, and allergies/intolerances are always taken into consideration which was very nice. The home-cooked breakfasts in the main cottage were a delicious, and the room we ate in was gorgeous with lots to look at.
We learned about the fascinating history of the property and discovered that it’s a Manitoba Historical Site. Apparently there are plans to include pamphlets for visitors with information on its history, and I would love to read about it online on the website in the future. It’s truly a unique place with an equally unique history.
20/10, I would definitely come back here again!! read lessAsh J2/14/2023Me and my wife Andrea were the first couple to start the wedding packages. Could not write in words how... read moreMe and my wife Andrea were the first couple to start the wedding packages. Could not write in words how incredible our experience was. If you are thinking of having a stress-free beautiful wedding please consider going here. Best decision we have ever made 🙂 read lessJordon Kuby1/23/2023An outstanding first experience on Lake Winnipeg for us! Randy and Eleanore were so helpful by answering all of our... read moreAn outstanding first experience on Lake Winnipeg for us! Randy and Eleanore were so helpful by answering all of our questions while we were planning our trip. We spent majority of the time ice fishing, but when we were off the ice the restraunt recommendations provided were excellent. We also enjoyed looking at the star from the hot tub at night and the cozy room. Overall our trip was absolutely amazing and we hoping to back in the near future! read lessMadelynne1/22/2023- I loved the beautiful place and how friendly the hosts were. Totally recommendedJessica1/15/2023
Weekend getaway We had spectacular one of a kind weekend getaway at this amazing place. If you are looking for unique accommodation... read moreWe had spectacular one of a kind weekend getaway at this amazing place. If you are looking for unique accommodation for special occasion or just to get away and spend couple days to recharge, relax and reconnect with nature this is the right place for you. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and can't wait to go back. Mike and Sabina read lessSabina1/09/2023
Such a cute getaway! We booked the Gardenview suite for a birthday weekend and it was exactly what we were looking for! A cute... read moreWe booked the Gardenview suite for a birthday weekend and it was exactly what we were looking for! A cute little room, with a cozy fireplace and decor, as well as our own little patio. The hot breakfast was delicious as well and the Randy and Eleanore were the perfect hosts. I would love to come back again, I would highly recommend! read lessRaquel D1/09/2023 - These B&B hosts are amazing! The location was great, and the room we stayed in was clean and cozy. We... read moreThese B&B hosts are amazing! The location was great, and the room we stayed in was clean and cozy. We had use of the hot tub which was nice on a cold night. We will for sure remember the dynamite food that was served over the weekend, just phenomenal. We will be recommending anyone and everyone to come, and we will likely book here again. read lessRenelle Labossiere12/25/2022These B&B hosts are amazing! The location was great, and the room we stayed in was clean and cozy. We... read moreThese B&B hosts are amazing! The location was great, and the room we stayed in was clean and cozy. We had use of the hot tub which was nice on a cold night. We will for sure remember the dynamite food that was served over the weekend, just phenomenal. We will be recommending anyone and everyone to come, and we will likely book here again. read lessRenelle Labossiere12/19/2022Unique Charming & Serene It was a true quality cabin experience with unique historic touches! The Pierview Cabin is quaint, quiet and has so... read moreIt was a true quality cabin experience with unique historic touches! The Pierview Cabin is quaint, quiet and has so much charm. It is absolutely immaculately clean. Has a terrific hot shower and many thoughtful, useful and welcoming touches! It has wonderful restored wooden walls and floor, wonderfully warm and cozy blankets, a warm cozy (propane) fireplace to read by. Being right on the lake, you will enjoy the colourful sunsets and view. I am a fan of the happy colourful lights around the gazebo. Randy and Eleanore are simply gifted hosts and so friendly and quietly see to all communication and cozy comforts. They are so welcoming. I’ve never stayed at a Bed and Breakfast and I’ve already rebooked with them again. You will absolutely love it as well! 💙💗 read lessJen H12/04/2022
- They were amazing. The space was great. My kids and I had a great time there. We went skating on... read moreThey were amazing. The space was great. My kids and I had a great time there. We went skating on the lake, dipped in the hot tub, roasted marshmallows on a campfire. So much fun read lessCasandra3/05/2023
- Would recommend it 100%! Eleanore and Randy are the loveliest hosts, and the room is even better than on the picture!Pat2/26/2023
- amazing stay as always. I love the Matlock area from our family cottage in the summer so it’s... read moreamazing stay as always. I love the Matlock area from our family cottage in the summer so it’s nice to see it in the winter too. The place was just as described. read lessNadine2/19/2023
- Stayed in the Gardenview room January 2023 and loved every minute of it! The room is very cute, cozy and... read moreStayed in the Gardenview room January 2023 and loved every minute of it! The room is very cute, cozy and clean. It’s the smallest of the buildings on the property and is surrounded by lots of bushes and has a huge veranda. We learned that our room/building was the maids quarters back in the day (the property is over 100 years old!). The main building/cottage is where you have breakfast and the owners live, and the smaller building by the water has always been a two room guest house with the other two available rooms for rent (Pierview and Lakeview).
I was sadly unable to meet the famous hosts Eleanore and Randy as they were away on vacation. However even while vacationing far away in another country they made every effort to stay in contact with me via email and ensured our stay was excellent. The people covering for Eleanore and Randy while away were wonderfully kind and accommodating as well.
Their dog Jake was an absolute delight and such a good boy! We got one of the romance packages and wow was the charcuterie board we arrived to Friday night delicious. You can make specific requests for it if you want, and allergies/intolerances are always taken into consideration which was very nice. The home-cooked breakfasts in the main cottage were a delicious, and the room we ate in was gorgeous with lots to look at.
We learned about the fascinating history of the property and discovered that it’s a Manitoba Historical Site. Apparently there are plans to include pamphlets for visitors with information on its history, and I would love to read about it online on the website in the future. It’s truly a unique place with an equally unique history.
20/10, I would definitely come back here again!! read lessAsh J2/14/2023 - Me and my wife Andrea were the first couple to start the wedding packages. Could not write in words how... read moreMe and my wife Andrea were the first couple to start the wedding packages. Could not write in words how incredible our experience was. If you are thinking of having a stress-free beautiful wedding please consider going here. Best decision we have ever made 🙂 read lessJordon Kuby1/23/2023
- An outstanding first experience on Lake Winnipeg for us! Randy and Eleanore were so helpful by answering all of our... read moreAn outstanding first experience on Lake Winnipeg for us! Randy and Eleanore were so helpful by answering all of our questions while we were planning our trip. We spent majority of the time ice fishing, but when we were off the ice the restraunt recommendations provided were excellent. We also enjoyed looking at the star from the hot tub at night and the cozy room. Overall our trip was absolutely amazing and we hoping to back in the near future! read lessMadelynne1/22/2023
- I loved the beautiful place and how friendly the hosts were. Totally recommendedJessica1/15/2023
- Weekend getaway We had spectacular one of a kind weekend getaway at this amazing place. If you are looking for unique accommodation... read moreWe had spectacular one of a kind weekend getaway at this amazing place. If you are looking for unique accommodation for special occasion or just to get away and spend couple days to recharge, relax and reconnect with nature this is the right place for you. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and can't wait to go back. Mike and Sabina read lessSabina1/09/2023
