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!
Late Summer Retreat Our first stay at Aaron's on the Lake with four girlfriends and there's not a hesitation about going back. ... read moreOur first stay at Aaron's on the Lake with four girlfriends and there's not a hesitation about going back. It was the best! Being right on the water was special, along with excellent care and culinary delights from our host and hostess. The kitchenette was well-stocked - no need to pack a corkscrew! Randy and Eleanore are extremely accommodating and pay special attention to every detail. After hours of driving, the charcucterie tray was the perfect touch.
We loved visiting in the gazebo and hot-tubbing in the evenings and touring the area during the day The history of the location also held special interest for us with its links to a well-known Winnipeg family, the Sheas and to award-winning heavy horses.
This location is the ideal spot for re-charging and we are booked again for late summer in 2022. Can't wait! An absolute gem in friendly Manitoba! More read less593sharony11/27/2021
My husband and I had a wonderful weekend getaway (stayed in the lakeview room). The view of the lake was... read moreMy husband and I had a wonderful weekend getaway (stayed in the lakeview room). The view of the lake was great and it was very interesting observing the ice starting to form along the shoreline. We loved relaxing in the hot tub! This would be a great place to view the northern lights from (if you were lucky enough to see them), but the stars at night were also beautiful to see. Highly recommend opting for the breakfast! read less
Kim11/21/2021Lovely stay in a cozy cabin by the lake. We spent our days skiing up at Camp Morton's cross... read moreLovely stay in a cozy cabin by the lake. We spent our days skiing up at Camp Morton's cross country ski trails and our evenings relaxing in the hot tub. Great breakfast and attentive hosts. read less
Geoff11/21/2021A Memorable Experience I am one of a group of four retired friends who, prior to Covid, travelled often together. I had... read moreI am one of a group of four retired friends who, prior to Covid, travelled often together. I had been aware of Aaron’s for many months and after going through photos and reviews we felt it would be the ideal place to ease back into a way of life we enjoy. We booked a 3 night stay in the Pierview and Lakeview rooms. We felt welcome the moment we arrived by Eleanore and Jake, her furry canine companion. Randy was away when we arrived but was equally welcoming when we did meet. Our friendly and thorough tour of the property was a great indication that we had made the right choice. The two rooms were very warm and inviting with a gas “wood” stove in each and a lovely selection of teas, coffee and even welcoming home made goodies. Old time decor items were scattered throughout and brought back many shared memories of growing up. The well stocked kitchenette between the two rooms worked well for us. By leaving our doors open to it we had a large private cottage to ourselves with a bar-b-q just outside the door. A cupboard was even well stocked with games. Breakfasts were beautifully presented in a lovely area with large windows to enjoy the outdoors with our meal. So……..as anyone who has lived in Manitoba knows, weather this time of year can be unpredictable. The winds picked up our first morning but we... I am one of a group of four retired friends who, prior to Covid, travelled often together. I had been aware of Aaron’s for many months and after going through photos and reviews we felt it would be the ideal place to ease back into a way of life we enjoy. We booked a 3 night stay in the Pierview and Lakeview rooms.
We felt welcome the moment we arrived by Eleanore and Jake, her furry canine companion. Randy was away when we arrived but was equally welcoming when we did meet. Our friendly and thorough tour of the property was a great indication that we had made the right choice. The two rooms were very warm and inviting with a gas “wood” stove in each and a lovely selection of teas, coffee and even welcoming home made goodies. Old time decor items were scattered throughout and brought back many shared memories of growing up. The well stocked kitchenette between the two rooms worked well for us. By leaving our doors open to it we had a large private cottage to ourselves with a bar-b-q just outside the door. A cupboard was even well stocked with games.
Breakfasts were beautifully presented in a lovely area with large windows to enjoy the outdoors with our meal.
So……..as anyone who has lived in Manitoba knows, weather this time of year can be unpredictable. The winds picked up our first morning but we were still able to enjoy a walk along the shore and a sit in the outdoor gazebo that had been “wind proofed” for winter. We did pass on using the hot tub that had looked so inviting before the weather change. Things deteriorated quickly, rain turned to snow and the power went out for 24 hours. This was something far beyond the control of Eleanore and Randy and I only mention it as a background to point out how they dealt with it, never having experienced an outage like it before themselves.
The decorative hurricane lamps were quickly fuelled up to become our source of light, heat was never an issue, the bar-b-q worked for what we needed and Randy made many, many and one more many trips to bring us water because pumps were not working. We were reassured early on that we would be looked after as long as we needed. The last morning, still with no power, we had a hearty breakfast that included hot coffee and huge bowls of hearty oatmeal. We saw cooperation and community spirit between friends and neighbours that made these things possible.
Although not what we had hoped for weather wise, the setting and bed and breakfast experience was wonderful and I for one look forward to a return visit. More read lessheatherm84911/15/2021This is an excellent place for relaxing and exploring. Will go there again.
Nikolaus11/12/2021Our Anniversary get away What a delightful B & B that is so close to home. Beautiful is an understatement with the lake right... read moreWhat a delightful B & B that is so close to home. Beautiful is an understatement with the lake right outside your window, cozy rooms, privacy and amazing breakfasts. Hosts are super friendly and accommodated my diet. We definitely recommend Aaron’s on the Lake B & B. read less
tinamX3644DZ11/11/2021Weekend get away Cute BnB near Gimli MB,
Lovely place to stay when you want to support small businesses and enjoy some amazing... read moreCute BnB near Gimli MB,
Lovely place to stay when you want to support small businesses and enjoy some amazing breakfasts! The hospitality of the couple is memorable along with the stunning views!
Highly recommend! read lesskaral95411/07/2021Anniversary Getaway My husband and I stayed at Aaron’s on the Lake for our first wedding anniversary. We loved the privacy and... read moreMy husband and I stayed at Aaron’s on the Lake for our first wedding anniversary. We loved the privacy and the set-up of the Gardenview Room, especially the screened-in porch! The hosts were incredibly friendly yet professional. The food was so tasty and they happily accommodated my food restrictions. We brought our bikes and it was the perfect location for several bike rides and the hot-tub by the water was a treat. We definitely plan to go again! read less
dayna123202110/22/2021Celebrated our 50th anniversary Great little spot along shores of Lake Winnipeg to celebrate a special occasion. We enjoyed our time at this interesting,... read moreGreat little spot along shores of Lake Winnipeg to celebrate a special occasion. We enjoyed our time at this interesting, very clean B&B. The hosts take great care with little details to make your stay personal and provided beautiful breakfasts and conversation about the history of the location. Highly recommend the location and also enjoyed some of the local sites and restaurants. Another Manitoba gem!! read less
Esther K10/10/2021Wished we stayed longer Managed to get a short notice booking and was blown away by our experience. Randy and Eleanore welcomed us to... read moreManaged to get a short notice booking and was blown away by our experience. Randy and Eleanore welcomed us to their beautiful bed and breakfast. Beautiful property with ample space for us to relax in peace and quiet. Extremely clean and the decor was amazing. Highly recommend the charcuterie board upon the arrival. Breakfast was delicious and exactly what we needed. Truly wish we had booked a few more days to soak in everything. We will be returning in the near future. read less
ManitobaCamper10/09/2021Beautiful Stress free Intimate Wedding Beautiful location for an intimate wedding. Eleanore and Randy made our weekend relaxing and stress free. The food was amazing... read moreBeautiful location for an intimate wedding. Eleanore and Randy made our weekend relaxing and stress free. The food was amazing and the service was outstanding. I would highly recommend Aaron’s on the Lake B & B for an intimate wedding or a get away. read less
Escape2265643026910/06/2021A little bit of Paradise What a wonderful place to spend with friends! We received a warm welcome from Randy and Eleanore who were available... read moreWhat a wonderful place to spend with friends! We received a warm welcome from Randy and Eleanore who were available throughout our stay to answer any questions. The accommodations are beautiful, very clean and extremely charming. We relaxed in the hot tub, played Board games in the gazebo and in the Gardenview porch. The grounds were filled with flowers and vegetables and it was a joy to watch the sunrise, sunset and the birds (pelicans, gulls, even an eagle) on the water. The location is close to visit Winnipeg Beach, Camp Morton and Gimli. I definitely will return. read less
lynnlC9944WR9/30/2021
Late Summer Retreat Our first stay at Aaron's on the Lake with four girlfriends and there's not a hesitation about going back. ... read moreOur first stay at Aaron's on the Lake with four girlfriends and there's not a hesitation about going back. It was the best! Being right on the water was special, along with excellent care and culinary delights from our host and hostess. The kitchenette was well-stocked - no need to pack a corkscrew! Randy and Eleanore are extremely accommodating and pay special attention to every detail. After hours of driving, the charcucterie tray was the perfect touch.
We loved visiting in the gazebo and hot-tubbing in the evenings and touring the area during the day The history of the location also held special interest for us with its links to a well-known Winnipeg family, the Sheas and to award-winning heavy horses.
This location is the ideal spot for re-charging and we are booked again for late summer in 2022. Can't wait! An absolute gem in friendly Manitoba! More read less593sharony11/27/2021My husband and I had a wonderful weekend getaway (stayed in the lakeview room). The view of the lake was... read moreMy husband and I had a wonderful weekend getaway (stayed in the lakeview room). The view of the lake was great and it was very interesting observing the ice starting to form along the shoreline. We loved relaxing in the hot tub! This would be a great place to view the northern lights from (if you were lucky enough to see them), but the stars at night were also beautiful to see. Highly recommend opting for the breakfast! read less
Kim11/21/2021Lovely stay in a cozy cabin by the lake. We spent our days skiing up at Camp Morton's cross... read moreLovely stay in a cozy cabin by the lake. We spent our days skiing up at Camp Morton's cross country ski trails and our evenings relaxing in the hot tub. Great breakfast and attentive hosts. read less
Geoff11/21/2021A Memorable Experience I am one of a group of four retired friends who, prior to Covid, travelled often together. I had... read moreI am one of a group of four retired friends who, prior to Covid, travelled often together. I had been aware of Aaron’s for many months and after going through photos and reviews we felt it would be the ideal place to ease back into a way of life we enjoy. We booked a 3 night stay in the Pierview and Lakeview rooms. We felt welcome the moment we arrived by Eleanore and Jake, her furry canine companion. Randy was away when we arrived but was equally welcoming when we did meet. Our friendly and thorough tour of the property was a great indication that we had made the right choice. The two rooms were very warm and inviting with a gas “wood” stove in each and a lovely selection of teas, coffee and even welcoming home made goodies. Old time decor items were scattered throughout and brought back many shared memories of growing up. The well stocked kitchenette between the two rooms worked well for us. By leaving our doors open to it we had a large private cottage to ourselves with a bar-b-q just outside the door. A cupboard was even well stocked with games. Breakfasts were beautifully presented in a lovely area with large windows to enjoy the outdoors with our meal. So……..as anyone who has lived in Manitoba knows, weather this time of year can be unpredictable. The winds picked up our first morning but we... I am one of a group of four retired friends who, prior to Covid, travelled often together. I had been aware of Aaron’s for many months and after going through photos and reviews we felt it would be the ideal place to ease back into a way of life we enjoy. We booked a 3 night stay in the Pierview and Lakeview rooms.
We felt welcome the moment we arrived by Eleanore and Jake, her furry canine companion. Randy was away when we arrived but was equally welcoming when we did meet. Our friendly and thorough tour of the property was a great indication that we had made the right choice. The two rooms were very warm and inviting with a gas “wood” stove in each and a lovely selection of teas, coffee and even welcoming home made goodies. Old time decor items were scattered throughout and brought back many shared memories of growing up. The well stocked kitchenette between the two rooms worked well for us. By leaving our doors open to it we had a large private cottage to ourselves with a bar-b-q just outside the door. A cupboard was even well stocked with games.
Breakfasts were beautifully presented in a lovely area with large windows to enjoy the outdoors with our meal.
So……..as anyone who has lived in Manitoba knows, weather this time of year can be unpredictable. The winds picked up our first morning but we were still able to enjoy a walk along the shore and a sit in the outdoor gazebo that had been “wind proofed” for winter. We did pass on using the hot tub that had looked so inviting before the weather change. Things deteriorated quickly, rain turned to snow and the power went out for 24 hours. This was something far beyond the control of Eleanore and Randy and I only mention it as a background to point out how they dealt with it, never having experienced an outage like it before themselves.
The decorative hurricane lamps were quickly fuelled up to become our source of light, heat was never an issue, the bar-b-q worked for what we needed and Randy made many, many and one more many trips to bring us water because pumps were not working. We were reassured early on that we would be looked after as long as we needed. The last morning, still with no power, we had a hearty breakfast that included hot coffee and huge bowls of hearty oatmeal. We saw cooperation and community spirit between friends and neighbours that made these things possible.
Although not what we had hoped for weather wise, the setting and bed and breakfast experience was wonderful and I for one look forward to a return visit. More read lessheatherm84911/15/2021This is an excellent place for relaxing and exploring. Will go there again.
Nikolaus11/12/2021Our Anniversary get away What a delightful B & B that is so close to home. Beautiful is an understatement with the lake right... read moreWhat a delightful B & B that is so close to home. Beautiful is an understatement with the lake right outside your window, cozy rooms, privacy and amazing breakfasts. Hosts are super friendly and accommodated my diet. We definitely recommend Aaron’s on the Lake B & B. read less
tinamX3644DZ11/11/2021Weekend get away Cute BnB near Gimli MB,
Lovely place to stay when you want to support small businesses and enjoy some amazing... read moreCute BnB near Gimli MB,
Lovely place to stay when you want to support small businesses and enjoy some amazing breakfasts! The hospitality of the couple is memorable along with the stunning views!
Highly recommend! read lesskaral95411/07/2021Anniversary Getaway My husband and I stayed at Aaron’s on the Lake for our first wedding anniversary. We loved the privacy and... read moreMy husband and I stayed at Aaron’s on the Lake for our first wedding anniversary. We loved the privacy and the set-up of the Gardenview Room, especially the screened-in porch! The hosts were incredibly friendly yet professional. The food was so tasty and they happily accommodated my food restrictions. We brought our bikes and it was the perfect location for several bike rides and the hot-tub by the water was a treat. We definitely plan to go again! read less
dayna123202110/22/2021
