Cabin Rental

[tmvikings]

Looking to book a summer cabin trip for three families, I’m trying to think about everyone here so big towns close by would be a huge plus like Brainerd or Alexandria. Can you please recommend some great value resorts on decent fishing lakes?

[Mike89]

Head of the Lakes resort on Lake Osakis has nice cabins and good people running the place.

[Jarrid Houston]

Lake Nebagemon near Duluth/Superior, or Fish Lake are both awesome spots. I could even help with some awesome fishing opportunities if you wanna send me a PM.. Wink wink

[highlife4me]

Are you looking for seperate cabins or a cabin big enough for all three families? Arcadia Lodge north of Grand Rapids is a good family resort. Nice beach and lots of activities for the kids and the small mouth fishing is great. They have cabins that will fit up to 30 people. Rates are pretty reasonable if you rent one of the reunion cabins and split the cost. Smaller ones are a little spendy but they are very nice.

[bucketmouth64]

Mantrap lodge in Park Rapids. They have the nicest, cleanest, cabins I've stayed at. We've stayed there couple times and had our wedding there. They have all cabin sizes that can accommodate large groups or if you prefer separate cabins they can do it too. Great activities for family and kids, swimming pool, hay ride, beach, etc. They are a bit high on the price, but it's well worth the stay. Mantrap lake is big, and lots of other lakes nearby.

[Rockin Randy]

Maryview Beach Resort on Lake Mary, 4 miles from Alexandria. Perfect sand beach, and great fishing. Only 6 cabins, so call early.

Rockin Randy

[deerminator]

The Whitefish Lake chain is a favorite for us. Been heading up there since I was a young boy in Iowa more than 30 years ago. Black Pine Beach Resort is a great option. Mom and pop feel with very nice amentities. Great beach and swimming area and they will even guide you fishing. They just built a 6 bedroom cabin that is pretty sweet.

[Gordie]

Gull lake has a lot to offer just have to start shopping resorts.

[deerminator]

Gull is very nice too. Uncle and his family stayed up there, many, many years at the same place. I like that whole Gull, Pelican, Whitefish area because you are near Brainerd and there are so many small towns to take short day trips to that you never run out of options. Of course, I prefer to spend most days fishing or on the beach with a beverage if possible! Whitefish has its own HSOforum. Just add org. And you'll get the rundown on lodging options.

Something else to consider if things are filling up (many places fill the prime weeks a year in advance) or you can't find what you like, many people rent their cabins or mansions out via sites like VRBO. These can be a good deal if its many families staying in a place but not so much if just one or two. I personally prefer the resort type atmosphere. Typically all of the families or people return the same week year after year so our kids play with their kids and look forward to that aspect too. Good luck.

[fish_eat_sleep]

The Explore Minnesota HSOforum has a cool feature where you can break down resorts by amenities and region with links to the individual pages. I usually stay at inexpensive strictly fishing resorts so i have no clue what advice to give about including the whole family.

[thebman]

Maryview Beach Resort on Lake Mary, 4 miles from Alexandria. Perfect sand beach, and great fishing. Only 6 cabins, so call early.

Rockin Randy

X2 on this resort. Spent 12 years here while the kids were growing up, would still be going back if we didn't have our own lake place now. Great owners and location. I do miss the 4th of July celebrations we had there.

[echotrail]

Check the Lake Carlos Villas web site. This is a time share resort in Alexandria. People rent their summer weeks and what people charge is generally competitive with other resorts. I'm not 100% certain, but because your renting time from a private owner you may not have to pay a state lodging tax on the rental.

[SBRP]

Just found out my mother-in-law booked a family gathering at Arrowood on Lake Darling the first week of June. How's the fishing? Will be bringing own boat, mostly fish Pool 13 of the Mississippi...any advice??

[delcecchi]

Just found out my mother-in-law booked a family gathering at Arrowood on Lake Darling the first week of June. How's the fishing? Will be bringing own boat, mostly fish Pool 13 of the Mississippi...any advice??

I don't know anything about that lake, but lakefinder from DNR will give a start as to contours, species, etc.

Also watch out for Minnesota AIS laws, some are sort of weird.

[bucketmouth64]

There's some good bass fishing even around the docks of the marina. Arrowwood is a fun place to stay with lots of activities on the grounds and nearby.