We rented a pontoon for the day. From check-out to check-in, the process was smooth! It's a little…read moreconfusing making boat reservations online because most of what they rent is overnight accommodations, but a follow-up call from the business settled my worries and it all went smoothly. A beautiful way to see the park, and a very well maintained and friendly staffed resort.

Y'all aren't even gonna believe this one!! Sit back and grab a beverage, this is gonna take a…read moreminute. Here goes: We decided to rent a pontoon boat from the campground we are staying at for the day. We've done this many times in many places over many years. As usual they have you sign away saying you're fully responsible for the boat. But this time, nobody knew how to use the boat. "They just put it in the water two days ago"...we have a brief discussion about not feeling overly comfortable since we have to sign for it saying we've been trained but literally can't be...I finally say, We'll figure it out while we're out there. The guy who was giving the orientation made some notes on our contract that he did not know how to operate the gps/depth/fish finder etc. and said I feel for you guys, wish I could be more helpful...In my head I'm thinking. Who in their right mind rents out a 2023 Bennington without training their staff first Finally, we set off on our way, things are beautiful, we're having a good time etc; in spite of not being able to use the equipment properly.....about 1.5 hours in I get a phone call from the owner who is clearly unhappy with me from hello. He says "I just need to clear up a couple things. Btw, this call is being recorded. I had complaints from my staff that you were both ABUSIVE to them." EXCUSE me? I said?? He said yes, that "we said we could just do whatever we wanted since the staffer couldn't tell us how to use the boat." I'm like I think you must have the wrong person, I have no idea what you're talking about! He barked, You signed a legal agreement that you are responsible for anything that happens, I assured him I know what we signed which is why we were concerned about nobody knowing how to use this boat! if there was something like that said, it was a joke! He snaps back with, that's not very funny. I'm like no sir, this is not very funny at all. I can't believe we are having this conversation! At this point I am about to come unglued on this man. I said, listen buddy if you want, you can refund our money and we'll bring your boat backin right now. So we did. I Told the woman that greeted us that there had to be some massive misunderstanding. Then the staffer guy shows up. And we're like, how on earth were we "abusive" to you?? He said well, you know when you put your hands in the air and said "I guess we have free reign". Seriously man?? We both laughed after that. I asked how is that abusive!? You admiringly knew nothing! I apologized to the 60 year old man and said it would never be our intention to offend you. Mind you I'm am madder than a wet hen by now. I looked at female owner and said, if you're not comfortable with us using your boat, I'm not comfortable staying at your campground anymore and we are leaving and I would like a refund for our remaining days because I can assure you I am much more offended than that grown man right there. She refuses!!!! We left anyway because my principles are worth a lot more than a couple hundred bucks and there was no way I could stay there after being treated so horribly!! Absolutely unbelievable! Mind blown.

We had a lovely time at Ash Trail. Great location for us as we were hiking at Voyageurs National…read morePark. Deb & Steve are fantastic hosts, made us feel welcome and comfortable. Our cabin was nice, comfortable, and clean and the grounds are lovely. We had dinner at the lodge, simple and good food. We were there for trivia night, it was lots of fun. Everyone was friendly and kind. Amazing WiFi connection super fast fiber. Yay!! for their technology

Absolutely delicious food! Taste buds and stomach very happy for everyone at our table. We rented a…read morepontoon boat for the day and the customer service was amazing! Staff were very friendly and personable and we felt we were taken very good care of. It made for an excellent day for our group.

UPDATE - November 10, 2020:…read more We have stayed at VPL many times (5 years, total). Last time, we also brought along my brother and his wife. They stayed at Spruce Tree cabin; we were in Cattails. We've also stayed in Loggers. We've inspected many other cabins. All are nice. 1. Secluded: IMHO, VPL is one of "the most" secluded lodges in the Northwoods (and Southern Canada); it is *easily accessible* via drive-in. I've stayed at many; "visited" a few others; seen "many more" from the water. VPL truly does encompass the whole peninsula. To get anything more secluded, you have to shell out BIG bucks for a fly-in excursion (which I have done, many times). This is *the place*. 2. Hosts / Managers: Casey and Anna - "Top-tier". I've stayed in many lodges in both the USA and Canada - there are "top-tier" hosts, and then there are "the rest". Definitely, "top-tier". 3. Amenities: They are accurately listed on the web-site - check them out. Great boat-ramp; playground; boat-house / fish-cleaning / live-bait / fuel; excellent docks for each cabin (or community docks for the "view" cabins); etc, etc... 4. Kitchen: it's small, but perfect for a week-long stay. Even though there are plenty of restaurants within easy driving distance, we ONLY eat-in during our stay. We use the kitchen and the grill (provided by VPL at each cabin) - it's fish-camp! Awesome. 5. Cabins - Part 1: Traditional, but very comfortable. Rustic - but, cozy. Some are very close to the water - with individual docks; some are "view cabins" - located high-up (you can't walk straight down to the water - need to use the community dock). We prefer the "water-side" cabins - everything is close at hand. Also, brother's family has stayed at one of the "view" cabins: truly stunning views - facing across the bay (to uninhabited Echo Island). And these "view" cabins have AWESOME fire-pits & benches for tremendous evenings. All the cabins DO have everything you need for a week-long stay. 6. Cabins - Part 2: There is a selection of both Single-room and Multi-room cabins. All have *new* mattresses: Single, Double, and King - depending on the specific cabin. No locks on the doors? It's fish-camp! Don't bring your heirloom jewelry; if you do, lock it in your car-trunk. 7. Firewood: Obviously. 8. No TV: Hooray! There are video players in each cabin - and videos at the office. Seriously? Who goes to fish-camp in the Northwoods to watch videos? Not... 9. Lake Kabetogama: If you've never been here, this lake is an AWESOME place to spend a week. Even if you don't stay at VPL, this is one place which should be on everyone's bucket-list.

My family (30+ people plus dogs) stay here every year. Casey and Anna make us feel welcomed when…read morewe come and go out of their way (like bringing out their sons toys for our kids). The cabins are small, but private. From most of the cabins you can see no other cabins or one other cabin. There is a small beach and a playground where our kids play. It's not a luxury resort, nor is it advertised as such, but my family has a great time when we are there.

Clean rooms, priced well compared to other local lodging spots. Continental breakfast, wifi. The…read moreowners were pleasant. There are train tracks that run through the town. Luckily, the trains didn't come rolling through in the early hours of the morning.

Great motel in Orr ok. Owners take price in the motel and you can tell they keep it updated and…read moreinvest in it. Good clean carpets, fresh paint, newer bathroom fixtures, etc. rooms are good sized and have microwave and refrigerator. Owners gave me some good local tips

We stayed 4 nights in this wonderful, small, quiet campground in our RV. We had full hookups that…read moreworked great. The laundry room was one of the cleanest I've ever seen. We rented a boat from the owners one day and went to Kettle Falls in Voyageur National Park. Can't say enough nice things about this place. It's family owned and the owners are fantastic. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking to explore Voyageurs National Park or just looking for a relaxing getaway.

Wonderful family friendly resort! Excellent fishing on Lake Kabetogama. We caught walleyes,…read moreperch, crappie and northern pike. Hosts Jeff and Sheri Krueger were very kind and friendly. Attentive dock staff Nate and Joe clean and freeze fish on site. Protected harbor with dock slips; pontoon and fishing boats available for rent. Cabins were clean and newly remodeled. Beds were so comfortable. Sunsets by the campfire were amazing. My daughters loved the kayaks, paddle boat and inflatable trampoline, they swam every day! Relaxing pontoon ride to Voyageur's National Park, Kettle Falls and Ellsworth Rock Gardens. We took a short drive to International Falls to do some shopping, then crossed the border into Canada for more shopping and lunch. So many special memories, we can't say enough about this resort and look forward to coming back every year!

Visited this location for work. Was able to obtain a booking for our stay that was rendered…read morecompleted. Shortly after we were notified that our reservation was cancelled do to unavailability. Shortly after we received the very same listing we had booked, listed at a significantly higher rate than that of what was booked. The experience was just uncomfortable and very inconvenient.

They say you can't go home again, well they are wrong. Fifty years ago was the last time I came to…read moreSunset Resort, and 50 years latter it is better than ever. John and Kristi were gracious hosts and were always there to help us. This resort is on the shores of the Ash River which empties into Sullivan Bay and into Voyageurs National Park. Best fishing in the WORLD! We stayed in their campgrounds, the only "full service" campground on Ash River Trail which includes Full 50 amp electric, water and sewer. We rented one of their pontoon boats and had a wonderful boat trip. Thanks John and Kristi for a wonderful time!

A delightful place, ideal to visit Voyageurs National Park. We spent four nights there in Cabin 4…read moreand rented a boat and motor to see the park. The location is fantastic, just at the very edge of the Park, it is actually closer to the boundary than the place that rents houseboats. Two minutes down the river and you are inside the Park, on Sullivan Bay, a branch of lake Kabetogama. The bay is connected by a narrows to the East end of this lake, and you can go West to Kabetogama, East to Namakan, Northeast to Kettle falls... Or, on a bad day for boating, you can walk five minutes to where the Park's walking trails begin. All cabins have a view of the river. Ours had two bedrooms, a large living-dining-kitchen combination and a screened porch, where we actually ate breakfast and dinner. It has heat, which we did not need (early August) . No AC, but one would never need it up there. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the promised equipment and utensils were there. The boats were reliable and in good condition. The atmosphere is out of another time: you make your reservation by talking to John on the phone. You give your first name and that's it: no deposit. You get there and tell him you have arrived. No keys needed. When you leave you can pay by personal check, no need to show ID! Everybody is there because of the park, and it is very quiet at all times. Mostly families, two or three generations. John is a reliable weather predictor and will also tell you where the fish are biting. The cabins are obviously been worked on all the time, in this severe climate. In our cabin the knotty pine panels were just new (door hanging not quite adjusted yet). There was a CRT TV (really) which we did not use: too much to see outside. If you want luxury, this place is not for you. If you want down-home old fashioned comfort, go there and you will love it.

This fishing resort is a gem! The owners, Denise and Niles, are the kindest people and so easy to…read morechat with. The dock boy, Cullen, is such a sweet young man. He was always eager to help tie and untie our boat, clean our fish, even dove off the dock to retrieve lost sunglasses! We will definitely be back here!!!