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Reviews of Gîte au Pied du Courant de Gilbert Desjardins This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

426 du Portage, J9L 2A2 Mont-Laurier, Canada

#4 of 10 hotels in Mont-Laurier

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Review Score

Based on 32 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: October 9, 2024

    9.0
    Riverside house with extraordinary art in lovely airy rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gorgeous setting by the river; and Gilbert’s travel library is extensive.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tea/coffee access would be nice for the morning but not critical

    Beautiful home with a great location next to the river with a great balcony, and near the town center.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    8.0
    Expect a lovely nice room & pretty surrounds. Must pay cash or e-transfer only!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Though the sign says cyclists are welcome, the storage was poorly considered. You must pass through a narrow path with bushes in the way to get under a rickety porch with garden equipment strewn about.

    There was no breakfast as we thought was advertised and no coffee or any refreshment whatsoever. The room and property were excellent but we were disappointed with there being absolutely no other benefit.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2024

    8.0
    It had a surprisingly peaceful and remote feeling for our overnight stay. I would recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice gardens and interesting house along a river. It was clean and comfortable with plenty of outdoor areas for guests.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2024

    9.0
    Cool place, lots of character
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Small thing- consider putting a kettle in every room with some instant coffee and tea. That way, we can enjoy the caffeine out in the garden in the morning :)

    Cute place with lots of personality / character. The owner is very nice and quite chatty. Room is clean and spacious. Nice outdoor space close enough to the river that you can hear the sounds. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    10
    Feels like home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice location and Gilbert is very friendly and hospitable,

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    10
    Charming, restful, nature-filled, quiet, delicious breakfasts ... heavenly spot in Mont Laurier!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The photos don't do this place justice ... in other words, WAY better than depicted in the photos!

    Charming, restful, nature-filled, quiet, delicious breakfasts ... WONDERFUL!! --- We stayed for 2 nights at Gilbert's gîte -- what a heavenly spot in Mont Laurier!! We recommend without hesitation, and will be back next time for the town's annual summertime festival. Cozy room, comfortable bed & pillows, private outdoor terrace overlooking the fabulous natural gardens on the shores of the river (Note: the sound of the waterfall is constant, day & night, which we LOVED!). Gilbert is a soft-spoken, welcoming, respectful, well-travelled & interesting host -- he and his lovely daughter prepare wonderfully delicious breakfasts ... what a treat it was to stay with them! We highly recommend la Gîte au Pied du Courant!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The decoration was amazing!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay, outstanding grounds and delicious breakfast 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No ice available to guests

    Lovely, well maintained grounds. Nice location in a quaint town 😊

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    9.0
    Worth visiting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location beside the river. Nice and peaceful stay with a great breakfast. We are English from Alberta and the host was great at trying to communicate in English, which we thought was very good. Much appreciated

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We adored the environment, beautifully decorated, very zen, quiet, I particularly enjoy calm environments. Mr.Desjardins, our host and owner of the place was great to talk to. And he makes great breakfasts, the healthy type,which I very much appreciated. We personally recommend it. Without a doubt we intend to return!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    8.0
    Very pleasant. Would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pretty garden, located by the river. Owner is an artist and traveller so interior of B&B has wonderful art and collectibles.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The aggressive host who spoke to me in French and criticized me for not speaking French immediately put me off. I could smell alcohol on his breath and he demanded cash payment or electronic funds transfer immediately upon demanding I change my shoes into a pair of crocs. I am from the states so this change in culture approach had me uncomfortable right from the startm He then tried to sell me African clothing to fund his next trip when giving me a tour of the house. At 2 AM I was then woken by the sounds of what could be described at metal being cut on a table saw in the backyard.

    It was a nice town, the property was in a nice location. The room was clean and the bathroom was large.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outside was unkept and dirty. Decks were dirty and "garden" was overrun and wild. Owner was rude.

    The sounds of the falls was nice. Nice big room.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    1.0
    Terrible stay - the worst of our entire month long trip exploring the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The host. We came to check in early (to just change our clothes to go for a bike ride) but he said he didn't speak English. When we came back to check in he spoke perfect English. The home looks like it is partly under construction - nothing seemed to be quite finished so it felt dirty. Upon check in we agreed to have breakfast there at 8:30am. When we got all ready to go in the morning there was nobody around so we left to go get coffee. When we got back at 8:20 he said he wouldn't give us breakfast because we had left. We said that we just went to get coffee and he was very rude and mean. Very disturbing! Definitely do not stay here!

    The bed was comfortable. The deck hearing the river was nice - cannot see it but can hear it. Liked having a deck.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    7.0
    Slept excellent, disappointed about canceling breakfast and not offering a discount because of that.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fact that at the last moment the host notified us that he would not provide breakfast anymore, and did not offer a refund for that part of the deal.

    Location next to the river and close to l’petit train du nord.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were there twice on 2 separate days, 5 days apart. At the last stay , midweek, we had to pay $5 extra. I do not agree with that.

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2024

    10
    Gilbert is an excellent host. The place is lovely. We loved our balcony and the river below.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

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