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Mille Lacs Rentals


Wallyeyes

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I am looking to rent a house for two in mid-January on Mille Lacs. This trip is for our tenth wedding anniversary.(My wife had thought that an ice fishing trip to the big water would be a good way to spend some quality time together. It was actually her suggestion! Can you believe how lucky I am?)

Anyway, I am looking at renting houses from FM-Millelacs's, Appeldoorn's, Brandt's or Twin Pines.

Foremost of my concerns is her comfort. I don't want a run down house with poor amenities. Secondly, the quality of fishing must be good to great. And finally, I would rather not spend a fortune. We will be there(somewhere) mid-week and I've seen all the rates for the above listed resorts and they are all reasonable.

Now my question is, has anyone been to these places and is any one better than the others. I am looking for positive reports and I know you have to take the good with the bad, but please don't bash on anyone too hard.

I really want to hear about the positive aspects of these different places or if you have another suggestion to add, feel free.

This will be our first trip like this and I would like to be able to go again in the future, so I need to make this trip a great expirience for both of us.

Thanks in advance for all the input. It is much appreciated.

Shoot, this was supposed to go into the other thread with the same title. Sorry.

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"Foremost of my concerns is her comfort"

Then, check out Hunter Winfields! You'll be glad you did. Margie has the resort setup perfect for summer and winter that any woman would enjoy.

Here's how Hunter Windfield's is set up for summer

Hunter Winfield's Review

And the wheel houses they had then were nice. I believe some newer, decked out wheel houses are coming in for this ice season, too.

1-800-414-4298

Hunter Winfields

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Wallyeyes,

We are finishing up a REALLY NICE house and will soon be posting pictures of it. It is an 8 holer complete with TV/DVD Player, Underwater Camera, Fireplace...yes fireplace!, Range with oven, indoor bathroom, all powered by an "onboard" generator. Interior is all knotty pine. Midweek prices are very reasonable as you buy two nights and get a 3rd night free. grin.gif

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Another vote for hunter winfields. Houses have everything you could want in a fishhouse and they have a stove so you can cook a pizza in the middle of the night while you are catching fish. They will also be at the ice show if you want to check out the houses.

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This is Margie posting as my late partner liked to refer to himself as...a Harry Angler...

In the spirit of keeping our houses top of the line and woman friendly smile.gif - We just picked up two new DreamShaks this year - our new 8x16 wheel house has 4 bunks, flat screen / DVD player, stove/oven and a king dome satellite dish - our regular satelites were tested last year and were iffy with the wind...this we believe will hold up!! When booking this house ask for the DreamShak 8x16.

As our second year on the ice, we are looking forward to it. We keep praying for cold weather to set the ice in on the Bay...

Come by and see us at the Ice Show in St. Paul this November 30 - December 2nd - we'll have one of our new houses on display...weekends are booking up fast already but we are offering mid-week specials for those of you that can break away - book two weekdays and get the 3rd free or book 1 night and get the second 1/2 off (Sunday - Thurs - excluding holidays).

I cannot compete with Appledorn's ice house fireplace though - they are top notch! Go Paulie!

Also note that we are also starting construction this week on an new lake front cabin - all log with a loft - it will be ready this winter with packages for day houses on the ice...call us for more info.

Watch for Dave's post this winter Wallygator2148 or call him directly for the latest info - 320.676.1100.

Hope to see you soon!

Margie

www.hunterwinfields.com

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Margie,

Thank you for the kind words!!

I just referred a guy to you that was looking to do some fishing while he watched the football games. Told him the Dreamshack with the Dome Dish would be the way to go smile.gif

Here's a sneak peek at the new one that is close...but not quite finished.

Fishhouse1.jpgFishhouse2.jpgFishhouse3.jpgFishhouse4.jpgFishhouse5.jpg

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I already have this Cadillac of a house booked!

All fancy things aside, if you're looking for a house on Mille Lacs you simply cannot go wrong by going thru Paul and Appeldoorn's. 'nuf said!

Chris

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Just a reminder to see us at the St. Paul Ice Show - we also have great cabins with day houses for those that want to be on land at night...new Amish built cabin up on the hill overlooking the lake - with a loft overlooking the main room - call us for details!

We also have portables for rent with guiding available - we'll set up your house for the day...and move you all day long if need be!

Visit us at:

www.hunterwinfields.com

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I haven't even rented from Appledorns yet and I would have to say I'm extremely impressed with the help Paul Waldowski has given me. Questions were answered quickly and Paul offered me a few different options, since one member of my family can't make her mind up. I might just end up with my own small wheelhouse, but I will be going out of Appledorn's access at a minimum. Thanks Paul.

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