We just have to thank Randy and Shannon for a wonderful outing on Leech Lake. The weather was rainy…read moreand chilly most of the day but the atmosphere in the boat was warm and inviting. The laughs, area history, and fishing stories made the day memorable. At the end of the day, we were invited for dinner on the patio for more stories and conversation. The patio itself was a rich source of history and stories of the people visiting this charming resort. And while we didn't catch any trophies that day, we did catch enough fish to appreciate the bounty of this beautiful lake. We'll be back.

This is our fourth year to visit Capt. Randy and Admiral Shannon. We bring our camper and stay at…read morethe Corp of Engineers campground. We feel like they are family. Not only is the fishing trip great, they host clients on their patio for happy hour and a fish fry. Randy is a great source of history about the area and fishes based on knowledge he has learned over the years. I can highly recommend!

If you're looking for a place to Vacation with your family with lots of disappointments then look…read moreno further. Rude staff that took no responsibility for the many things that went wrong during our week stay. My family and I rented 3 cabins 10 months in advance with Lakeside views. However, one of the cabins rented was tore down last fall. So instead of a 2 bedroom on the lake they gave us a one bedroom furthest from the Lake. So we were no longer all together. No apology, and no discount on the cabin. The owner(Tammy), just said, "it's not my fault." She tried to blame it on the fact that they are waiting for "State" to come out and approve the new cabin being built in its place. The new cabin wasn't even finished and we all had to listen to saws and construction the entire week. Basically it was just a huge lie. Day 2, our plumbing in Oak and Balsam was backing up into the sinks. We informed staff of the situation and it took several hours before someone came to take a look at it. Turns out the plumbing has been an issue for several weeks and they had to get an excavator in to fix a busted pipe. We went without sewer and water for 1.5 days. Once again we were given no apology. When asked if we would get a discount Tammy's response was, "No, it's not my fault this happened." The cabins were filthy. Floors were not even cleaned. Mouse poop in the bathtub, cobwebs everywhere, doors don't shut, windows do not stay open and soooooo many dead bugs everywhere. Cabin Little Moose was infested with ants. For a whole week's stay we were given one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, and 2 trash bags. Everyday I had to go down to the office to get more toilet paper and trash bags. Not to mention there is no one in the office to help you ever. You have to search to grounds to find them. We were told to place our trash outside the cabin and staff will pick it up during the day. So as you would assume I woke up several mornings with trash everywhere from the animals and rodents getting into it. A barrel would probably be appropriate to prevent this from happening. On our last day Tammy came over to our cabin and told us our boat was in the wrong spot and made us move it for someone else. The boat was in the same spot all week and it was in a spot they assigned to us the first day. When we checked out Tammy accused our group of going into another cabin when our plumbing was out to shower. To which we never did and find that to be so bazaar. Very unprofessional, poor customer service, rude, and clearly don't care about their guests. PLEASE, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DONT STAY HERE.

Cabin was beautiful and CLEAN! Owners/managers/employees were all very kind, helpful, and…read morecheerful. After our rental boat broke down they were very accommodating and tried their best to make our stay a relaxing fishing vacation. Chris Whitney (218-820-4819) is a great fishing guide who operates out of the resort. We caught our limits of walleyes with Chris.

Our group has been coming here for the past 3 years (this one being number 3). We love it! Compared…read moreto our old resort, it is much calmer, further away from the freeway, no one is super obnoxious and out late. I love how there is a campfire pit for every big cabin. I wish the beach was a bit nicer, and we haven't had the best experience with the speed of the wait staff at the restaurant but they are extremely nice, so it's hard to downgrade because of that. This is our new vacation spot every first full week of July and we love it!!!

Good effort? We visited Trappers Restaurant during the week of the July 4th holiday. The place is…read morebeautiful! The restaurant was packed although not a huge place. It was very loud and made it tough to hold conversation. The food was ok. Fairly priced considering the location. The night we were there they were waaaay understaffed so service left a lot to be desired. Our bill was wrong along with a number of others around us. The place has great potential and we may have just gone in on a bad night. I know how hard it is to get staff to show up around any holiday. If in the area again I may give it another try. What a weird bathroom. Men and women share it at the same time. How bizarre.

Megan are server was super nice. We miss ordered and she went out of her way to way to bring Taco…read moresets for our fish and chips. Food was prepared well and tasty. Liked the French fries, unique cut. Nice view of the bay.

Sigh. If Chase on the Lake was a stone's throw away from my unruly Silicon Valley home, I'd be here…read moreand I'd be learning how to jet ski just for that. This hotel is part of a historic landmark in Walker, Minnesota. When you are visiting and folks ask you where you are staying and you mention, "Chase on The Lake" , their response is always positive - like "wow, that's a really great place!". I never got any, "Wow, wait until you're awake in your room at 3 AM." or anything of that sort. Situated on along Leech Lake and in the middle of downtown Walker, it's very easy to come down and take a walk around the area. I stayed in a room right above the restaurant on the first floor, with a lake view (every hour is a different "wow" as the sun makes its way around the lake). It's rather convenient staying in that room because one can always check out the restaurant deck by looking out of the window (in case it may be crowded). You can walk down the stairs from there to the restaurant / deck. Just be aware of their hours as the door at the end of the stairwell will be locked when the restaurant is closed. There is always another way to the deck and that is through walking out and by the side of the Copper Spa building (road leads to the dock too), which is still a part of the hotel. Parking in front of the hotel is ample but there were weekdays where it seemed like there were a lot of cars - must be because it was in the summer and people just love the lake. Going back to the spa - they aren't open daily. There is a pamphlet by the front desk for the spa. I made the mistake of assuming they're open daily on the week and missed out on a potentially soothing deep-tissue massage (or pedicure!). There is a little pool where kiddie birthday parties are often held. Speaking of front desk, they're always very cordial EXCEPT for this young man during this one evening who looked like he couldn't care any less about guests coming in or out - I figured he may be new or just tired of life (at 18 LOL). My room was clean, well-equipped with the basics like a hair dryer, microwave, a fridge and bathroom toiletries . The housekeeping does not come in on a daily basis. They're on-demand. You take your bag of trash and leave it outside your door and the housekeeper will pick it up in the morning. The shower water is warm enough and just right. Despite being a very old hotel, my room did not have any of that old and musty "odor" , not even the hallways nor the stairwell. The TV, however, was pretty complicated, standard and nothing like the Marriott, etc. where the TV was smart, HD and easy to navigate. It wasn't a very big deal though, but it's always a plus if the TV was HD and smart nowadays. I must say, this review is a nice suggestion for a bedtime read at the Chase on the Lake, because at this point, I'm so sure you'd have snored off. I hope the pictures entice you though!

This is the best place to stop when running or walking around the lake if you have a dog. Sit and…read morecontemplate, leaf through a book, give your dog, a snack, and a drink, and ponder the beauty of life.

What a lovely stay. Jill was very welcoming with her smile, recommendations of things to do,…read moreplaces to eat and snicker doodle cookies. The home has been renovated beautifully, the bed was comfy, it was quiet. Jill's breakfast we yummy and very creative. We would wholeheartedly recommend a stay at Lake Bemidji Bed and Breakfast.

Very disappointed in Gary, the owner who does not return attempts to contact him after staying at…read morethe B&B. We had a very nice stay and enjoyed the B&B. However, after returning home, he has not communicated with me after several attempts. I am baffled at this as we planned on returning, but now would not.

Easy check in, greeted with a smile! The rooms were comfortable and quiet, homey touches. The bfast…read morewas delicious and our host and hostess were so kind. The view is stunning as well.