Looking For A Resort For Business Assoc. From Chicago

[MN Greenheads]

Guys I am in charge of finding a nice resort for some very urbane guys from Chicago. They are very polite and nice even though they are from Chi town. Roughing it isn't for them. I am having a hard time recomending a place to stay, as for me luxury is a cot in a tent and roughing it is bivouacing in the rain. They want a nice place to stay, food at the lodge or close at hand, they also want a guide and Northwoods Feel and are bringing a 12 year old. It is for a brothers birthday. They have $$ but not tons of it. Any ideas? Time of year? Good fishing? Right Resort?

Thanks.

[Scott K]

Try Woodies Resort. I am going to be there this weekend. Check it out, I think it is exactly what you are looking for.

[Jim Almquist]

Woodies would be a good choice because you are on Rainy lake and looking at Canada when ever you look to the north. Another good choice would be Highbanks on lake Winnibigoshish. As far as time of year I would look at early to mid June for the most consistent bite with good temps. No matter what place you choose the 12 year old is going to have the most fun and will remember it for the rest of his life.

[JohnMickish]

The Casino on Vermillion. Food, booze and entertainment right there, great marina and a few guides to choose from as well.

[fishwater]

Nelson's resort on crane lake is also nice.

[Cliff Wagenbach]

The Casino on Vermillion. Food, booze and entertainment right there, great marina and a few guides to choose from as well.

I'll second Fortune Bay Resort and Casino! Food right there,entertainment for both adults and kids, and a great marina.

Also plenty of guides available!

Early June or from mid-July into late fall!

Walleyes, bass, pike, muskie and panfish.

Cliff

[DTro]

From the sounds of it, they want some luxury mixed in with a Northwoods feel?

In that case I would suggest a couple places on Lake Vermilion.

Ludlows and Vermilion Dam Lodge and maybe even throw in Muskego Point.

For me, its kind of tough to get the "Northwoods Feel" without being in the North half of the state, so really anywhere in the Arrowhead region would be my choice.

[JohnMickish]

VDL is a great place and one of the most beautiful in the state, but I don't know if this crowd would be able to handle the lack of cell coverage in that area?? Great place though with a great harbor and hosts.

[MN Greenheads]

Thanks guys I appreciate the help. I had a tough one on this because I thought I could figure something out but it was always a little to rustic and rough for them. I'll forward all the info and let them decide. Thanks again.

[MN Greenheads]

Oh yea, any ideas if they wanted a luxury trip in Canada?

I talked to them about Canada but they said what they looked at was real spendy $3,000 per/person for 4 days- spendy. They have $$$ but still thought that was too steep a price.Thanks again.

[rcatcherman]

My Vote goes to Woody's also!

[harvey lee]

Yes, Woody's could take care of you and there is a very nice supper club and cafe very near the resort.

Very nice rooms and very clean. One could also have a beverage at F R Woodys Pub after a days fishing.

International Falls is very close and hass all the needed items one may need if they forget something.

Woody goes all out for his clients.

http://www.fairlyreliable.com/

[gregg52]

not sure how far north you wanna go

you might want to check out the whitfish just north of brainerd

lots of nice resorts with the up north feel lots of guides in the area and a number of places to eat on the lakes and off

i think its an area the big city boys would appreciate the best of both worlds

[bucketmouth64]

You can also wait for the mpls. sports show in March and get some ideas and talk to resort owners and see pictures. There are so many possibilities that can offer that up north feel do you have an area in mind? What has been mentioned is good. As far as Canada you might want to try Temple Bay Lodge. I think they hava a bus that picks up in Chicago. Many other Canada places will be at the sport show too. Don't forget if you go Canada you need a passport.

[Rick]

I have to add one more to the above excellant recommendations...this is a rustic luxury spot for sure on a lake which is not as big as the others mentioned. Melgeorge's Resort on Elephant Lake. Very nice.

[DTro]

I have to add one more to the above excellant recommendations...this is a rustic luxury spot for sure on a lake which is not as big as the others mentioned. Melgeorge's Resort on Elephant Lake. Very nice.

I tell ya what. Melgeorges has one of the nicest cabins I've stayed in, plus you don't get the Vermilion traffic. I forgot about that one Rick. A++

You also have the Bear sanctuary pretty close. That's something you'll never see in Chicago.

[HIGHBANKS]

We'd love to host your fishing adventure on Lake Winnie!! We are located in the Chippewa National Forest. Lake Winnie is known for tremendous walleye fishing and we offer comfy cabins, lodge, restaurant, cocktail bar, arcade, all the comforts of the home!! Check us out at www.highbanks.com for more details and pictures. Give us a call at 800-365-2560 with any questions or to make further arrangements!!

[WOODYWOODS]

Hi Greenhead-

We have a great guided package. 3 night lodging - 2 day guided

for $550 a person. Rainy Lake is an awesome multi species lake with world class fishing. The lake is 220,000 acres and we are located on the Minnesota side. Give me a call at 866-410-5001 and I would be happy to discuss the details. Thanks for the vote of confidence from the other posters. We truly have a fun little resort.

Sincerely

Woody

[MN Greenheads]

Thanks, guys I will forward them the info. I wish they could stay at all the resorts that responded. Thanks also for a good HSOforum I can get a quick answer on.